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

Downloads In The Cloud

Sep 16, 2024

Join John, a download management expert, Jeff, a tech-savvy organizer, and Kirit, a digital download strategist, as they dive into the chaos of download folders. They share clever tips to streamline downloads using iCloud and Hazel. The trio also discusses essential practices for disconnecting drives and the reliability of Find My Mac. Plus, explore the balance between convenience and security in password management. Tune in for insights that can simplify your digital life!

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Quick takeaways

The Pages app's Presenter Mode enhances visibility for presentations, making it a practical tool for professionals in various settings.

Listeners discuss personal considerations in upgrading to the iPhone 16, highlighting the importance of informed technology investments.

The podcast emphasizes balancing convenience with security in managing passwords and features like 'Find My Mac' and FileVault.

Deep dives

Enhanced Presenter Mode for Sermons

The presenter mode in the Pages app is highlighted as a valuable tool for individuals giving presentations or sermons, as shared by listener Val. This mode significantly enhances visibility, especially on an iPad, due to its larger text options, making it easier to read from a distance. For those who need to read from text documents for extended periods, such as in front of an audience, utilizing this feature provides a more comfortable experience. Val’s tip serves as a reminder of the practical applications of technology in everyday professional scenarios.

Intro

3min

Smartphone Upgrades and Tips

22min

Exploring Shortcuts and Snapshot Management in macOS

4min

Navigating Changes in iOS 18

5min

Exploring iOS Updates and Giveaway Announcements

3min

Community Events and Download Management

22min

Community Support and Technical Insights

3min

Navigating Apple's Security Landscape

11min

Navigating Password Security and Family Access

5min

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The tips start flowing fast, like using Pages’ Presenter Mode for presentations, multi-finger select on iPhone, and disabling 1Password’s auto-login on specific items. Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton also explore the importance of keeping eero Plus security settings active after updates and highlight iOS 18’s new “Pinned Collections” feature for favorite photos.

For the more tech-savvy, the discussion digs into the mystery of download folder chaos with tips from John, Jeff, and Kirit, suggesting ways to unify your Downloads folder with iCloud or Hazel. Security takes center stage later on, tackling disconnecting drives, Find My Mac’s reliability, and password management tips that balance safety and convenience.

All this and SO much more. Press play, enjoy, and don’t get caught!

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1055 for Monday, September 16th, 2024
- September 16th: National Tattoo Story Day
00:02:31 Which iPhones did we order?
- Adam: iPhone 16 Pro – Black, 256GB, AirPods Pro gen2
- Dave: iPhone 16 Times 2 – Pink and Ultramarine, both 256GB
- Pete: iPhone 16 Pro?
Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Val-QT-Use Pages’ Presenter Mode for…Presentations!
- 00:13:02 Bill-QT-Use multi-finger select on iPhone and iPad keyboard
- 00:15:20 Steph G-QT-Disable 1Password Auto-Login on a Per Item Basis
- 00:23:29 Derek-QT-1054-Customized Shortcut for Action Button
- 00:26:10 Mike (from Carbon Copy Cloner!)-1048-Not all snapshots are created equal
- 00:30:31 Scott-QT-eero Plus subscribers need to re-enable Security and Ad Blocking after software updates
- 00:32:20 iOS 18 Photos Favorites is in “Pinned Collections”
00:35:13 MGG August Giveaway Winners
- Peter Horan
- Tim Kobler
- Chris Westergaard
- Ben Rosenthal
- Kirk Moss
- MGG September Giveaway: 1Focus!, the App & Website Blocker that helps keep you focused on your Mac.
Unifying The Downloads Folder
- 00:40:25 John-QT-1053-Linking iCloud and macOS Downloads folders via Alias
- 00:41:57 Jeff-1051-Unifying the Downloads Folder the easy way
  - Downloads in the Cloud
- 00:43:47 Kirit-QT-Use Hazel to Tame Your Download Folder(s)
  - ChronoSync
  - Resilio Sync
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:49:05 Jeremy-Help Diagnosing Disconnecting Drives
  - Isolation Testing
Show Business
- 00:59:01 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
MOAR Questions Answered & Tips Shared
- 01:02:05 Joe-Is Find My Mac safe enough?
  - The Security vs. Convenience Continuum
  - Musing on login security…and its holes
01:15:29 MGG 1055 Outtro
- Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
- 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 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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Downloads In The Cloud

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