Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

Trust The Nav

Nov 27, 2023

Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton share valuable tech tips and tricks, including swiping to delete digits in iPhone calculators and using the '⌘E' shortcut for faster MacOS messaging. They also discuss merging videos on iPhones with iMovie and DaVinci Resolve, Siri's selective announcements, and reclaiming Mac disk space. Plus, learn about remote access solutions like Tailscale and Screens Connect. Don't miss this episode full of useful insights for tech enthusiasts and casual users alike!

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Dave Hamilton

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Quick takeaways

Swiping to delete digits in iPhone calculators and using the ⌘E shortcut in MacOS messaging can greatly improve efficiency.

Setting the ideal re-route threshold in Waze and using offline maps can enhance navigational prowess.

Tools like iMovie and DaVinci Resolve can be used to seamlessly merge videos on iPhones, while Tailscale and Screens Connect enable remote access to Windows machines.

Deep dives

Wi-Fi Mapping with Ubiquity's Wi-Fi Man and Polycam

Ubiquity's Wi-Fi Man and Polycam are two options for mapping your home layout. Wi-Fi Man helps identify Wi-Fi dead zones, while Polycam creates 3D models with texture overlay for room scans.

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02:27

The Language Is So Powerful

01:53

Do You Do Advertisements in Your Podcasts?

03:01

Introduction

2min

Using Devices: Terms, Maneuvers, and Tools

17min

Managing Email Accounts and Introducing Adam, Plus, Cooking with Green Chef

3min

Video Editing Options: iMovie and DaVinci Resolve

8min

Recent Events and Changes in OpenAI Leadership

2min

Troubleshooting Text Message Notifications on iPhone

17min

Remote Access: VNC, Tail Scale, and Screens Connect

7min

Gratitude to Listeners and Contributions

22min

Using iPhones as Cameras for Streaming and Excitement for Future Episodes

3min

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Step into the world of Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton, where tech tips and tricks are just a swipe away. Discover the simple yet game-changing tip of swiping to delete digits in iPhone calculators, and elevate your MacOS messaging efficiency with the ‘⌘E’ shortcut – proving that hoping for the best is never the plan in tech! Enhance your Waze experience by setting the ideal re-route threshold and ensure your navigational prowess never falters with offline maps. This segment is a goldmine for those looking to streamline their digital life, so don’t get caught without these hacks!

In the next phase, the podcast delves into practical solutions for everyday tech challenges. Learn to merge hundreds of videos on your iPhone seamlessly with tools like iMovie and DaVinci Resolve. Unravel the mystery behind Siri’s selective announcements, and explore how to reclaim your Mac’s elusive disk space. For remote access enthusiasts, discover the potential of Tailscale and Screens Connect for connecting to Windows machines from afar.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for tech enthusiasts and casual users alike, ensuring you’re always one step ahead in the digital world. Remember, in the realm of technology, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1011 for Monday, November 27th, 2023
- The MGG Discord Server is Live!
- The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Ben-QT-Swipe Left (or Right!) to Delete Typed Digits in iPhone…and Calculator
  - Muscly Memorable
- 00:04:07 QT-MacOS Edit Last Message -> ‘⌘E’ is Edit Last Message -v- right clicking and hoping! (Hope is NOT a plan) + more! (Look at edit menu)
- 00:09:17 Porthos Jon-QT-Set Waze’s Re-Route Threshold
  - Trust The Nav
- 00:12:32 Download Offline Maps to Your iPhone
- 00:14:17 Jeepster-QT-Downgrade from Sonoma to Ventura with Time Machine’s Help
Sponsors
- 00:19:55 SPONSOR: Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to https://greenchef.com/mgg250 and use code mgg250 to get $250 off these fantastic meal kits.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:22:04 Phil-How do I stitch together 400 videos on my iPhone?
  - Stitching together in iMovie
  - DaVinci Resolve (available for free)
- 00:32:16 John-Why Won’t Siri Announce Calls & Texts on my iphone 15?
  - Beware Unmuted Pinned iMessage Chats
- 00:40:06 I Block Myself Sometimes!
- 00:42:10 Steve-Why is Free Disk Space a Mystery on my Mac?
- 00:49:21 Larry-How do I connect to my (remote) Windows Machine?
  - Tailscale
  - Screens Connect
- 00:55:19 Stephen-Do Complications Increase Apple Watch Battery Usage?
Show Business
- 00:57:04 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
  - Fountain.fm
Cool Stuff Found
- 01:01:56 Ian-CSF-1008-Use WiFiman or Polycam for 3D Room Mapping
- 01:02:50 Eliot-CSF-1008–RoomScan Pro LiDAR for room mapping ($9.99 for LiDAR subscription)
- 01:03:46 DoItForMe-1008-CSF-magicplan for mapping your house to use with Netspot (Robert)
- 01:04:22 Case-CSF-Scan to CAD for home mapping
- 01:10:00 Lew (in France)-CSF-NavToPhoto to Get Back to That Great Restaurant
- 01:13:02 Patrick-Use an iPad as an External HDMI Monitor with iOS 17
- 01:17:05 Ed-CSF-Use iPhone as a no-additional-cost StreamDeck
01:18:57 Mac Geek Gab 1011 Outtro
- Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
- Follow us on Mastodon
- Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
- Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
- MGG Merch is Available!
- Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
- Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
- This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
- MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
- feedback@macgeekgab.com
- 224-888-GEEK
- The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
- Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
- BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

Trust The Nav

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Wi-Fi Mapping with Ubiquity's Wi-Fi Man and Polycam

Room Mapping with RoomScan Pro Lidar

Magic Plan for House Mapping

Scan to CAD with Canvas.io

Using External Webcams and Capture Cards on iPads

Using Nav to Photo App for Easy Location Recall

Are You Still? What Are You?

The Language Is So Powerful

Do You Do Advertisements in Your Podcasts?

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Episode highlights

Are You Still? What Are You?

The Language Is So Powerful

Do You Do Advertisements in Your Podcasts?