Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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.

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1013, you’re in for a treat with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton sharing their tech wisdom. Starting with Quick Tips, learn the nifty trick of using Command-Drag to force a file to open with a specific app, and understand why copying as pathname doesn’t escape spaces. Gary brings a quirky query about AirTag battery cleaning (spoiler: no licking involved!), and Bob suggests naming your AirTags with the battery date for hassle-free management. Plus, discover how to truly delete messages on macOS and effectively manage the space consumed by them. And if you’re into Apple gear, there’s talk about AirPods naming conventions and a handy tip about triple-clicking to select a paragraph. The episode then dives into your burning questions. Jerry wonders how to open Zoom links directly in Zoom instead of Safari – the solution lies in Velja for macOS. Chuck puzzles over “Uninstalled Apps” using data on his phone, while Mickey gets curious about Adam’s background in tech podcasting. Joe seeks ways to free up his Mac’s disk space, and Sean needs help merging two Photos libraries. In the Cool Stuff Found segment, discover Zoom for Apple TV, ways to watch movies together using SharePlay or Plex, and new updates like ChronoSync 11 and Kopia for savvy backups. There’s also a mention of the Roborock Q8 Max, a robot vacuum that might just make your life easier. And remember, in the world of technology and especially in this podcast, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared or uninformed! Press play and ensure your safety by learning at least five new things together with your three favorite geeks! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1013 for Monday, December 11th, 2023 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Todd-QT-Command-Drag onto an App to Force it to Open the File 00:03:14 Brad-QT-Copy As Pathname doesn’t escape the spaces 00:06:20 Gary-QT-Alcohol -v- File AirTag Batteries & Spigen Airtag Wallet How many licks does it take to clean an AirTag battery? 00:09:23 Bob-QT-Add Battery Date to Your AirTag Names for Easy Management They Have No Lickable Batteries 00:10:58 Todd-QT-Truly Delete Messages on macOS 00:12:32 Managing Space Consumed by Messages 00:16:56 AirPods Naming Conventions MMM worms 00:20:08 Ben-QT-Triple Click to Select a Paragraph Sponsors 00:20:38 SPONSOR: Incogni. Get Exclusive Incogni deal here ↣ https://incogni.com/macgeekgab. It’s risk- free with Incogni’s 30-day money back guarantee! 00:22:27 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:23:38 Jerry-How do I open Zoom links directly in Zoom instead of Safari? Velja for macOS Also OpenIn which is in SetApp 00:31:29 Chuck Why Do “Uninstalled Apps” use data on my phone? 00:35:00 Mickey-Who is Adam? Your Mac Life with Shawn King Inside Mac Radio with Scott Sheppard PinSide.com – search for “Phylaxis” Adam’s Flip Flop Restoration Project 00:45:33 Joe-What’s consuming my Mac’s disk space? Disk Inventory X Space Lens in Clean My Mac X Daisy Disk Hazel Similar – but not storage specific – Gemini – also in SetApp iOSification of macOS (Ted Landau!) 00:55:34 Sean-How do I Merge Two Photos Libraries? PowerPhotos Cool Stuff Found 01:05:17 Rod L-CSF-Zoom for Apple TV exists and works with Continuity Camera 01:07:01 Use SharePlay or Plex to watch Movies/Shows together 01:09:49 ErickP-CSF-ChronoSync 11 adds macOS 14 and Cloud Service support…Think iCloud Drive “Pro” 01:15:38 Wilbur-CSF-Kopia, a free, open source S3 Backup Client (with a Mac GUI version) iDrive e2 01:16:43 Robert-CSF-Jump Desktop for Remote Screen Sharing (iOS app $14.95) Also – ScreenSharingMenulet 01:19:52 CSF-Roborock Q8 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop 01:23:52 Mac Geek Gab 1013 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) 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

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and user questions, ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game. Starting with a nifty trick from James, learn to quickly access photos in iPhone messages with a press and hold on the ‘+’ icon. Kent reveals a game-changer: sharing AirTags with other users, and JT Ray adds convenience with an Apple Logo Shortcut for text messaging. Amidst these quick tips, Wes highlights a PSA on inadvertently silenced notifications, and Danny teaches swiping to delete unused iPhone apps from the update list. The trio then shifts gears to answer pressing listener questions. OldGuy seeks advice on upgrading from Intel to Apple Silicon, leading to discussions about MacUpdater and topgrade. LockTutor queries about upgrading to macOS Sonoma, while Andrew laments poor mic sound quality on Powerbeats during phone calls. Dallas’s issue with audio fading in every song play sparks a conversation about DACs…in dongles (ahem). The episode wraps up with a ‘Cool Stuff Found’ segment, featuring innovative tech like the AirFly by TwelveSouth, Draftable for PDF comparison, and smart lighting solutions like Lumary and Twinkly lights. Remember, in the ever-evolving world of technology, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1012 for Monday, December 4th, 2023 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 James-QT-Press and Hold + in iPhone Messages to Access Photos with one tap 00:03:04 Kent-QT-You can now share AirTags with other users Air-Tag/Find My – Credit Card Form Factor by eufy MagSafe PopSocket Wallet 00:09:27 JTRay-QT-Add an Apple Logo Shortcut to use for Text Messages and more TextExpander 00:14:19 Wes-PSA-Notifications Inadvertently Silenced 00:19:47 DannyRe-QT-Swipe to Delete Unused iPhone Apps in Update List Sponsors 00:21:21 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/MGG for 10% off your first year Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:23:15 OldGuy-Advice for Upgrading from Intel to Apple Silicon? MacUpdater topgrade 00:30:04 LockTutor-Is it OK to Upgrade to macOS Sonoma? MailMaven 00:37:52 Andrew-Powerbeats Mic Sound Quality Bad on Phone Calls POTS = Plain Old Telephone System 00:46:32 Dallas-Why Does My Audio Fade In Every Time I Start a Song Playing Through My Dongle? There’s a DAC in My Dongle Show Business 00:49:22 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 00:51:42 CSF=AirFly by TwelveSouth 00:55:35 Rod L-CSF-Draftable to Compare PDF Documents and Changes 00:57:14 CSF-SceneStudy app 01:00:34 Rich W-CSF-Sharpen AI for sharpening fuzzy photos 01:02:23 CSF-Mophie 3-in-1 Extendable Charging Stand with MagSafe (or from Zagg, where you can get 20% off your first order) 01:04:55 Custom Laser Engraved Coasters – RBBD – or bit.ly/RobinsEtsy 01:08:59 CSF-Smart Light Strips from GE and Eve 01:11:47 CSF-Twinkly lights 01:14:36 CSF-Lumary Smart Landscape Lights 01:15:56 CSF-Olight Seeker 4 Pro super-bright rechargeable LED flashlight (4600 lumens, 260-meter beam distance!) 5min-12days 01:20:30 Mac Geek Gab 1012 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) 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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