Special guest Adam Christianson joins Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete on this episode. They discuss quick tips like opening QR codes on iOS without a secondary device and mastering keyboard shortcuts for Finder. They also cover topics like Amazon ending IFTTT integration and creating videos from sequential Live Photos. In the gear front, they mention MagSafe PopSockets and the Sonos Move 2. Tune in for more tech insights!
Ensure USB-C drives are properly ejected before Mac Mini goes to sleep to avoid damage.
Check energy saver settings and cables/connections to troubleshoot USB-C drive disconnecting issues.
Sonoma has improved Core Audio performance compared to Ventura, eliminating audio hiccups.
When transitioning to a new iPhone and Apple Watch, it's recommended to upgrade the phone first and unpair the old watch before pairing the new devices.
Alternatively, it's also fine to set up the new phone and then pair the new watch to it.
Deep dives
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Ben is experiencing issues with his USB-C drives not properly ejecting or unmounting when his Mac Mini M1 Pro Sonoma goes to sleep.
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As a result, he receives a message stating that the drive was not ejected properly and could cause damage.
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He is looking for a way to configure the OS to dismount and remount the drives when going to sleep and waking up.
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One suggestion is to check the energy saver settings in System Preferences and disable the "Put hard disks to sleep when possible" option.
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This ensures that the drives do not go to sleep and avoids any disconnecting issues.
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Additionally, it is recommended to check the cables and connections for any strain or looseness that may affect the drive's stability.
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Lastly, considering software solutions like Keyboard Maestro could enable specific triggers and scripts to unmount the drives before the Mac goes to sleep.
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Ultimately, troubleshooting the issue by adjusting the energy saver settings and cable connections should help resolve the problem.
Improved performance of Core Audio in Sonoma
The speaker discusses the improvement in performance of Core Audio in Sonoma compared to Ventura. The speaker mentions that Core Audio was inefficient in Ventura and would frequently have audio hiccups, but in Sonoma, there are no issues. The speaker wonders why Apple did not acknowledge the improvement and also speculates whether the change might be due to something else in the operating system.
Transitioning to new Apple devices
During a Q&A segment, a listener asks for advice on transitioning from an iPhone 11 Pro and Series 5 Apple Watch to the iPhone 15 Pro and Series 9 Apple Watch. The speaker suggests purchasing both devices upfront but recommends upgrading the phone first and unpairing the old watch. Once the new phone is up and running, the speaker advises pairing the old watch. When ready to switch to the new watch, unpair the old one and pair the new one. Alternatively, the speaker mentions that it should also be fine to buy the new phone, get it set up, and then pair the new watch to it.
You’ve got the latest tips and tricks from this week’s Mac Geek Gab 1006 with special guest Adam Christianson joining Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete.
Dive into the efficiency realm with quick methods like opening QR codes on iOS without a secondary device and mastering keyboard shortcuts for Finder, dashes, and more. Get clued in on handy hints: Amazon’s departure from IFTTT integration, creating videos from sequential Live Photos, and making the most out of CarPlay cables.
On the gear front, don’t miss out on the MagSafe PopSockets with Wallet and Dave’s take on the Sonos Move 2. And always remember, “Don’t Get Caught” being less of a Mac geek. Dive into the know-now, and keep your tech game strong!
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