Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

5,862 Days of Pre-Flight

Nov 6, 2023

This podcast episode covers a range of interesting topics including aviation apps, jazzing up iPhone lock screen widgets, macOS 14.1 tapback feature, migrating data to a new Mac, using Apple Photos' keyword manager, app and frameworks for creating floor plans, GE Sync smart bulb, and sponsor thanks.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Flying Technology & Flight Simulator Games

02:17 • 17min

Updates to Messages App in iPhone iOS 17 and Ad Read for Fastmail

19:16 • 4min

Migrating Data to a New Mac: Clean Slate vs. Transfer

23:20 • 21min

Using Apple Photos' Keyword Manager

44:12 • 23min

App and Frameworks for Creating and Visualizing Floor Plans and Interior Designs

01:07:13 • 2min

GE Sync: A Smart Bulb with Dynamic Effects

01:09:26 • 5min

Encouragement to Sign Up, Mention of Other Shows, and Sponsor Thanks

01:14:03 • 2min

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This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive headlong into aviation apps, tossing Quick Tips like confetti along the way. Get the lowdown on everything from X-Plane’s virtual skies to Sentry ADS-B’s real-time flight data, and manage your electronic cockpit with apps like ForeFlight and FliteDeck Pro.

Discover how to jazz up your iPhone lock screen widgets, effortlessly identify shuffled Lockscreen photos, and streamline your contacts with a personalized “My Card”. macOS 14.1 is in the spotlight with its new tapback feature that keeps your conversations engaging.

In the quest for Mac wisdom, the duo tackles the big questions: to migrate or nuke-and-pave when moving to a new Mac, and which Mac to get when upgrading from Intel. Safari’s potential memory leak in macOS 14.1 sparks debate, while tips on tagging photos in macOS and turning emails into reminders keep your digital life on point.

Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” in tech snafus—instead, arm yourself with knowledge on migration safety with Synology Drive and other syncing solutions. Plus, the episode is peppered with Cool Stuff Found, from the utility magic of Plain Clip and Texts consolidating messaging apps to the cutting-edge RoomPlan API for spatial planning, ensuring you’re always one step ahead of the tech curve.

Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with your two favorite geeks!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1008 for Monday, November 6th, 2023
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00:02:52 5,862 Days of Pre-Flight!
Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 QT-Change the Color of Lock Screen Widgets By Tapping on (and Stylizing) the Clock
- 00:11:47 QT Hold globe at bottom of iOS keyboard and select left/center/right Keyboard icon to type w/one thumb
- 00:13:50 Henry-QT-Identify Lockscreen Shuffled Photos
- 00:16:46 Kent-QT-Setting up Your “My Card” in Contacts
- 00:18:58 QT-macOS 14.1 brings tapbacks front-and-center
Sponsor
- 00:20:28 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/MGG for 10% off your first year
- 00:22:26 PODCAST: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:23:20 Bill-To Migrate Or Nuke, That Is The Question
- 00:32:46 Glen-Upgrading from Intel to…Which Mac?
  - MacUpdater
- 00:39:28 Is Safari in macOS 14.1 having a Memory Leak?
- 00:41:16 Neal-Is Migration Assistant Safe with Synology Drive and other third-party syncing engines?
- 00:44:31 LockTutor-How can I quickly tag photos?
  - macOS Photos Keyword Manager
- 00:48:45 DJ Mac-How can I create a Reminder from any email client?
Show Business
- 00:53:58 Thanks to our MGG Premium Supporters
Cool Stuff Found
- 00:56:54 Andrew-CSF-Plain Clip for removing formatting from your clipboard’s text
- 00:58:54 Jedd-CSF-Texts brings all of your messaging apps together as one
- 01:00:06 RTops Dual Magnetic Travel Charger – Watch / Phone / Airpods
- 01:03:59 PorthosJon-CSF-NetSpot 3‘s Recommendations are Fantastic
- 01:09:38 CSF from Pepcom–GE Lightning Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs – $19.99
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