Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Beware The Robocalypse

May 13, 2024

This podcast covers tips like using Option-Space in Finder for Quick Look, navigating tabs in Safari efficiently, optimizing Airtags as triggers, creating personalized wallpapers with AI, and discussing new Apple product updates. They also address correcting time settings, data migration tips, managing screen time with apps like 1Focus, and exploring tools for secure document sharing. The hosts delve into robot vacuum technology, debate using robot yard maintenance machines, and touch on the risks and benefits of automation.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Efficient Tab Navigation and Proximity Reminders

02:55 • 9min

Exploring ChatGPT Customization and Read Receipts

12:03 • 15min

Discussion on Time Machine Drives and Workflow Management Solutions

27:07 • 4min

Exploring New Apple Devices and Productivity Tools

31:05 • 17min

Efficient Methods for Data Migration and Troubleshooting Mac Issues

47:45 • 18min

Managing Screen Time and Distractions with Productivity Apps

01:05:46 • 2min

Renaming Mac on Startup & Narwhal Vacuum Review

01:07:34 • 10min

Smart Robot Vacuum Technology Evolution and Efficiency in Cleaning

01:18:04 • 1min

Debating the Practicality and Risks of Robot Yard Maintenance Machines

01:19:28 • 3min

Robotic Snow Blower and Secure Document Sharing Recommendation

01:22:33 • 4min

Beware The Robocalypse — Mac Geek Gab 1037 episode image

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1037, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton have packed the episode with indispensable tips and updates, starting with one from listener Ben about using Option-Space in Finder for a full-screen Quick Look. Then it’s on to swiftly moving between tabs in Safari with Control-Tab, and optimizing your use of Airtags as innovative beacons and triggers.

Don’t miss out on harnessing AI to create personalized wallpapers, and make sure your read receipts in Messages are working as intended. The latest Apple event brings exciting updates too, featuring new iPad Pros, iPad Airs, and major upgrades to Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, and your two geeks discuss their reactions to all of it!

In the question and answer segment, Dave & Adam tackle problems like correcting your Mac’s time settings with a simple terminal command and deciding whether to migrate your system or start fresh with a ‘nuke-and-pave’ approach.

Learn how to approach DKIM records to ensure your emails aren’t bouncing back and explore tools like 1Focus for enhanced screen time management and New.Space for securely transmitting sensitive documents.

Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1037 for Monday, May 13th, 2024
Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Ben-QT-Option-Space in Finder for Full-Screen Quick Look
- 00:03:28 Troy-QT-In Safari, Control-Tab moves you from Tab to Tab
- 00:07:31 Mike-QT-Set the distance on proximity reminders
- 00:10:30 Using an Airtag as a beacon and trigger
- 00:12:02 David in Missouri-QT-Use AI to generate custom wallpaper
- 00:15:37 DLH-1034-Read Receipts for Messages follow-up
- 00:20:02 Andrew-QT-1034-Remove Extraneous Text from Contacts’ Notes Field
- 00:23:28 Dan-QT-Encryption can slow down the mounting of Time Machine drives
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00:30:51 Apple Event – New iPad Pros, New iPad Airs, New Logic Pro, New Final Cut Pro
00:37:28 Check in on Apple Vision Pro
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:46:31 Gil-Should I Migrate or Nuke-and-Pave?
- 00:53:29 Jeremiah-My Mac’s Time is Wrong…How do I fix it?
  - sudo sntp -sS time.apple.com
  - Lingon
- 00:57:48 Jedd-DKIM Records on my Custom Domain are Bouncing Mail
  - DKIM Is A Four-Letter Word
  - What are DMARC, DKIM, and SPF?
  - DKIM Record Generator
  - Test DKIM/DMARC/SPF with:
    - LearnDMARC.com (thanks, GadgetComa!)
    - Mail-Tester (thanks, Rod L!)
    - MX Toolbox (thanks, Brian!)
Cool Stuff Found
- 01:05:42 Dom Bettinelli-CSF-1Focus for tighter Screen Time controls
- 01:07:57 James-CSF-Use scutil to rename your Mac and remove the extra numbers
  - correct command (thanks, Allison!): sudo scutil --set LocalHostName
- 01:11:21 Does sudo execute as root? (answer: yes!)
- 01:13:11 CSF-Narwal Freo X Plus ($399) and Freo X Ultra ($1399…with $300 off at Amazon)
  - Beware The Robocalypse
  - Yarbo
- 01:23:29 Anthony-CSF-1036–New.Space Allows for Securely Sending Sensitive Documents
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