Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

The Student Becomes The Master

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Dec 18, 2023

Discover quick tips and tricks for Mac and iOS users, including managing reminders with a pull-down gesture and using Reminders App URLs. Explore new features in iOS 17.2 like Journaling and Qi2, and learn about keyboard shortcuts and widgets for password apps. Get tips on auto-arranging Mac windows and sending non-interrupting messages. Find out about useful apps like Moom, Stay, Line, and SlyDial for productivity and communication. Learn how to use Shortcuts Workflow and cool shortcuts for puzzles and food delivery. Hear about storing manuals, improving photos, troubleshooting memory issues, and dealing with couponing browser extensions and 'Do Not Disturb' mode on iPhones.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Passions and Technology

02:24 • 6min

Moving the Spotlight Search Window

08:30 • 22min

Logging into YouTube with the Authenticator Method, Ad for Green Chef, and Automating Window Arrangements

30:36 • 5min

Improving Podcasting Rig with Automation Tools

35:36 • 20min

Sponsor gratitude and app recommendations

56:04 • 6min

Organizing Product Manuals and Introduction to Forible

01:02:30 • 3min

Photo Enhancer and Troubleshooting Memory Issues

01:05:12 • 8min

Couponing Browser Extensions and Implications

01:12:59 • 8min

Exploring the 'Do Not Disturb' Mode on iPhones

01:21:09 • 2min

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This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and savvy tricks for Mac and iOS users. Discover how to efficiently manage iPhone and iPad reminder notifications with a simple pull-down gesture, and explore the versatile uses of Reminders App URLs beyond mere web links.

Resetting Spotlight to the center of your Mac screen has never been easier, and for those Message enthusiasts, macOS 14.2 introduces the convenience of sending stickers directly from the right-click menu. iOS 17.2 steps up the game with new features including Journaling and Qi2, along with a handy Translate to Action button. Don’t miss out on the keyboard magic with the Shift and Option keys, and embrace the utility of widgets for one-time password apps. The episode also delves into the nitty-gritty of using PassKeys and bypassing Google’s default authentication methods.

In the questions and tips segment, listeners bring up real-world scenarios, like auto-arranging Mac windows for different monitors and sending non-interrupting messages. Discover how apps like Moom, Stay, Line app, and SlyDial can enhance your productivity and communication. For the puzzle enthusiasts, learn how to use Shortcuts Workflow for adding crossword puzzles, and there’s even a cool shortcut for telling the family when food is on its way.

The episode wraps up with some cool stuff found, including Fix for storing all your manuals and repair videos, Fourble for creating podcasts from any MP3 collection, and insights on PayPal Honey for Safari.

Remember, in the world of technology, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” off guard!

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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1014 for Monday, December 18th, 2023
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Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Yufasa-QT-Pull down on iPhone and iPad reminder notifications to manage that Item
- 00:06:03 Alex-QT-Reminders App URLs can be More than just web links
- 00:08:51 James-QT-Reset Spotlight to the Middle of Your Mac’s Screen
  - Bartender 5
  - Setapp Family Plan
- 00:15:34 macOS Sonoma’s Bespoke Web Apps
  - BZG Apps Unite & Coherence
- 00:18:07 QT-macOS 14.2 Lets You Send Stickers from Messages’ Right-Click menu
- 00:18:58 DLH-iOS 17.2 brings Journaling, Qi2, Translate to Action button
- 00:21:19 Xavier-QT-Try the Shift Key and the Option Key
- 00:23:23 Crampy-QT-Use Widgets for One-Time-Password apps
- 00:26:48 Using PassKeys
- 00:28:51 Bypassing Google’s Default Authentication
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:33:07 SurfDaddy-Is there a way to auto-arrange my Mac’s Windows for different monitors?
  - Moom
  - Stay
- 00:38:02 2ShortPlanks-How do I send a non-interrupting message?
  - Line app
  - SlyDial
  - Camo
- 00:44:42 Dom-Use Shortcuts Workflow to add crossword puzzles
- 00:50:50 PorthosJon-Create a Shortcut to Tell The Family that Food is On The Way!
00:56:17 Thanks to our CES 2024 Sponsors
00:58:30 Show Business
- MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
Cool Stuff Found
- 01:00:52 Ed-CSF-Fix to store all your manuals and repair videos
  - iFixIt
- 01:03:43 Uncle Jamie-CSF-Fourble to make podcasts from any collection of MP3s
- 01:05:10 HitPaw – AI Photo Enhancer – Clear blurry photos / colorize / scratch fixer etc
- 01:08:49 NCSF-PayPal Honey for Safari is Great if you want to really hate Safari
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