Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself
Nov 14, 2022
01:19:22
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Tips for your iPhone and Apple Watch start today’s episode, including some often-overlooked nuances of Focus Modes to make your life even better. Then John, Dave, and Pete answer your questions about MacBooks losing battery during sleep, Apple TV installations, Stage Manager and more. Some Cool Stuff Found rounds out the episode to ensure you—and your three favorite geeks—each learn at least five new things. Press play…and don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 955 for Monday, November 14, 2022
- Quick Tips
- 00:02:44 Scott-QT-Disable “Follow Up Suggestions” in iOS 16’s Mail
- 00:05:13 VaShaun-QT-Delete All Voicemails and Clear Space (2nd half)
- 00:06:47 Warren-CSF-OnyX for macOS Ventura is OUT
- 00:07:17 Jaco-QTR-Hold Space Bar on iPhone to Move Cursor Like a Trackpad
- 00:11:38 Rico-QT/PSA-The limits of Siri’s voice detection
- 00:15:24 Harvey-QT-Control your Series-6-and-later Apple Watch on your iPhone!
- 00:18:08 Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself
- 00:19:32 Mark-QT-953-Use Apple Watch Strobe While Exercising On Busy Roads
- 00:23:00 Peter-QT-953-Block Photos Access By Locking Your Phone
- 00:24:31 PP New in iOS 16 Focus mode allows you not only to “Allow Notifications” but now “Silence Notifications from”
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- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:31:23 Harvey-How to Edit Text Replacements on macOS Ventura?
- 00:34:29 Kirit-Why I Love Stage Manager
- 00:38:07 Lee-Apple Watch Use Cases
- 00:46:32 John-My Computer is Waking Up and Burning Battery
pmset -g log | grep "Wake Requests"
- 00:55:02 PCUnix-Assign a Room when Setting Up Apple TV 4K
- 00:58:02 Chris-GC-Basic Video Editor?
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- Cool Stuff Found
- 01:05:58 John-CSF-Velja, a Browser Power Tool
- 01:09:24 David-CSF-Anker 321: 20W Power Strip with USB and 3 Outlets
- 01:13:16 Albert-CSF-USB-C Cable that Displays Power Throughput
- MGG 955 Outtro
- Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
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