Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

This week, your three favorite geeks delve into some of the coolest tech finds for Apple users, share insightful tips, and answer listener questions. Let’s explore the highlights of Mac Geek Gab 977, aired on Monday, April 17th, 2023. Cool Stuff Found The podcast starts with an interesting collection of cool stuff found by the hosts and listeners. Gary shares a wonderful resource called “Make Something Wonderful” on Apple Books. Next, Ben introduces Jitouch, a handy tool that enhances multi-touch gestures for mouse and trackpad users. Pilot Pete follows with his recommendation of TimeKettle WT2-Edge Translator Earbuds, an innovative device for real-time translation. Saurabh brings attention to Smart Scroll, a convenient tool to speed up scrolling on your Mac, while John recommends DoYourClone, an application that allows you to create bootable external clones of your Mac. Dave’s Experience Downgrading from macOS Ventura to Monterey In this segment, Dave shares his experience downgrading from macOS Ventura to Monterey. He explains that while he noticed improvements in Logic’s performance and CoreAudio device responsiveness, he advises listeners not to follow his example, as downgrading can be risky and may cause issues. More Cool Stuff Found The podcast continues with more cool finds, such as Dave’s discovery of TwelveSouth AirFly SE, a Bluetooth accessory for airplane entertainment systems. John Payne contributes by mentioning the New File Menu app, a helpful right-click application for Mac users. Barry brings nostalgia with MuffinTerm, a software to connect to old-school BBSes. Dave then talks about MacUpdater 3, an app that includes auto-updates, deeper versions, and more features for maintaining your Mac. Lastly, in honor of Earth Day, Dave recommends Anker’s bio-based cables. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete address various listener questions and share valuable tips. They discuss the possible reasons behind DukeSilver’s MacBook discharging during sleep and suggest using Sleep Aid to resolve the issue. Joe shares advice about tracking places to visit with Google Maps, and the hosts provide guidance on using the feature effectively. Larry’s question on WiFi/Eero connection issues is tackled, while J-Bryner seeks an explanation for numbers being added to remote volume names. Lastly, Dave shares his experience with Siri’s devolving functionality, particularly in audibly providing elevation data. Conclusion Mac Geek Gab 977 delivers an insightful and engaging discussion on cool gadgets, software, and tips for Apple users. Dave, John, and Pilot Pete continue to answer listener questions and provide valuable advice to help users get the most out of their devices. Subscribe now so you won’t miss out on future episodes for more exciting discoveries and tips! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 977 for Monday, April 17th, 2023 Barry-CSF-Modem Dialup Audio and Explanation Flashback The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:03:04 MGG AI-focused Hangout on Sunday, April 23rd! Cool Stuff Found 00:05:33 Gary-CSF-Make Something Wonderful on Apple Books 00:12:13 Ben-CSF-Jitouch-Multi-touch gestures for mouse and trackpad 00:13:14 CSF TimeKettle WT2-Edge Translator Earbuds 00:18:45 Saurabh-CSF-Smart Scroll to Speed Up Scrolling 00:19:30 John-CSF-DoYourClone to Create Bootable External Clone Sponsors 00:22:08  SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab. 00:24:01 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:25:48 PODCAST: MacBreak Weekly: Go behind the curtain with TWiT.tv’s Leo Laporte, Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay as they dive into everything Apple-related. Dave Downgraded from Ventura to Monterey 00:26:28 Dave Downgraded!- But DO NOT do this!!! Logic Runs fine at 128 sample buffer size in Monterey (Ventura needed 256) No delays in Monterey when adding a new device/app to CoreAudio Do as I say, Not as I do MOAR CSF 00:38:48 CSF-TwelveSouth AirFly SE for Bluetoothing The Plane 00:40:00 John Payne-CSF New File Menu app Right-Click App 00:44:29 Barry-CSF-MuffinTerm to Connect to Old-School BBSes 00:48:00 CSF-MacUpdater 3 includes auto-updates, deeper versions, more 00:50:08 CSF-Anker’s Bio-based cables for Earth Day Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:51:03 DukeSilver-Why Is My MacBook Discharging During Sleep? Sleep Aid 00:55:08 Joe-Track Places to Visit with Google Maps Fing 00:58:14 Larry-WiFi/Eero Connection Issue 01:04:40 J-Bryner-Why Do Remote Volume Names Have Numbers Added to their Names 01:09:00 Siri Used to Tell Me My Elevation…Why Not Anymore? Hey Siri, Use Your Words 01:12:50 Phil-Upgrading From an Intel MacBook Pro GeekBench Scores for Mac 01:23:16 Mac Geek Gab 977 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 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

Welcome to Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023! Today, your three favorite geeks – Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and John F. Braun – are here to guide you through a fascinating episode filled with Quick Tips, app recommendations, and troubleshooting advice. Remember, our motto is: Don’t Get Caught! Let’s dive into the agenda and see what’s in store for this episode! Quick Tips 00:00:00 – Kicking off with Ral605’s question on taking a screenshot of a full webpage on iPhone, we’ve got a range of Quick Tips to enhance your Mac experience. We’ll discuss restoring Apple Watch functionality in Safe Mode, managing Apple TV apps, monitoring Migration Assistant progress, and using a hub with your iPad. Love for MacBook Pro Touch Bar & USB-C Thunderbolt Ports 00:14:14 – We share our appreciation for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar and the extra two USB-C Thunderbolt Ports on the larger MacBook Pro. Learn about the Better Touch Tool and GoldenChaos-BTT to get the most out of your Touch Bar. Apple Music, Sleep Tracking, and iPhone Shortcuts 00:21:38 – Joe has a question about making Apple Music Classical work with Carplay, then we discuss sleep tracking with Apple Watch and a Quick Tip from Jason on selecting multiple items on your iPhone. Troubleshooting & Tips 00:34:24 – We tackle various questions and issues from our listeners, including dealing with failing drives, using Tailscale and VPNs, Bluetooth connection issues, Apple Watch Lock Screens, and eSIM vs. Physical SIM. We also touch on macOS 13.3’s external drive issue with home directories and the benefits of learning about Focus Modes. Virtualizing Monterey on Apple Silicon Macs 01:14:56 – Doug asks about virtualizing Monterey on an Apple Silicon Mac, and we delve into the possibilities and potential issues. Outtro and More 01:18:06 – We wrap up Mac Geek Gab 976 with a special thanks to CacheFly for providing bandwidth, and remind you to check out Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast “So There I Was,” Dave’s Business Brain (for entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for working musicians) podcasts. Don’t forget to explore MGG Merch, the Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page, and the Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar! Stay connected with us through feedback@macgeekgab.com, 224-888-GEEK, the Mac Geek Gab iPhone app, and our list of Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes. And remember, as always, Don’t Get Caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023 Ral605-QT-Take a screenshot of a full webpage on iPhone The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:04:27 MGG at MacStock 00:06:00 Edward-QT-Boot into Safe Mode to Restore Wake with Apple Watch Functionality 00:08:53 Scott-QT-Double Click Home Button to see all running Apps on Apple TV 00:11:12 Ben-QT-Float Over to See Detailed Migration Assistant Progress 00:11:56 Steven-QT-Use a Hub with your iPad to add HDD, Mouse, Keyboard, and More 00:14:14 Love for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar 00:15:00 Love for the extra two USB-C Thunderbolt Ports on the Larger MacBook Pro Better Touch Tool GoldenChaos-BTT 00:21:38 Joe-Making Apple Music Classical work with Carplay 00:24:18 Tracking sleep with Apple Watch Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop Clone 00:29:20 Jason-QT iPhone Select Multiple Items Sponsors 00:30:09 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG 00:31:25 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today. 00:33:12 PODCAST: Techmeme Ride Home is like TLDR as a service. Listen to the one show that everyone in Silicon Valley listens to. Find Techmeme Ride Home wherever you find your podcasts. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:34:24 Wilko-What to do with a failing drive? 00:38:14 Jason-Using Tailscale, Private Internet Access, and Synology VPN It’s So Easy, Even Pilot Pete Can Use It! 00:50:09 Todd-Bluetooth Doesn’t Immediately Connect on Boot sudo pkill bluetoothd The Solution Is…Patience We Don’t Have Time For Patience If You Can’t Connect Your Keyboard, Mouse or Trackpad to Your Mac USB3 interferes with 2.4GHz 00:54:50 Mike-Create Shortcuts for Specific Apple Watch Lock Screens Got 7 Minutes 01:00:29 Jerry-Quality of eSIM vs. Physical SIM 01:04:00 Mint Mobile Bumps Up Data Plans 01:04:51 Axel-Mouse click goes to top of page – Sent him T-Shooting ideas 01:11:06 Grumpy-macOS 13.3 Breaks Home Folders on External Drives 01:13:38 It’s worth learning about Focus Modes 01:14:56 Doug-974–Virtualizing Monterey on an Apple Silicon Mac Parallels will virtualize macOS 01:18:06 Mac Geek Gab 976 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 Merch is Available! 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In the latest episode of Mac Geek Gab, our three favorite geeks, Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete, delivered an exciting and informative podcast that touched on a variety of topics. From quick tips to detailed discussions, episode 975 is packed with valuable information for Mac enthusiasts. The podcast started with quick tips (QT) covering various aspects of the Apple ecosystem. Tony shared a helpful trick for currency conversion in Safari, while Aron revealed some handy Finder navigation shortcuts. PCUnix chimed in with a tip about how Apple Reminders can be both shared and assigned, and Keith showed listeners how to cancel family alarms using Siri. The tips continued with Tim discussing how to copy the Finder path to a file, and Paul provided guidance on locking in FaceTime via Favorites. Nick explained how to drag Memojis onto Messages as reactions, and Ari shared a method for using aggregate devices to share audio to multiple AirPods from one Mac. Allen’s QT demonstrated a keyboard shortcut to toggle Zoom, and Dave shared an Apple Pay Cash trick that’s sure to come in handy for users of the payment system. The conversation then moved to the fascinating world of AI, with Scott highlighting the potential of ChatGPT for answering RegEx queries, demonstrating the versatility of the AI model. In the “Cool Stuff Found” (CSF) segment, Bruce introduced Power Manager, an app that helps tweak Ventura’s power settings. Chuck showcased the Moment Pro Tripod Mount for MagSafe for iPhone, while another listener recommended the AirThings View Plus Indoor Air Quality Monitor for monitoring and improving the air quality in your home or office. Greg shared two apps, Nite Time and Work Time (and HD), that can help you manage your daily schedule more effectively. AndrewWoodward excitedly announced that Sonos now supports Atmos with Apple Music, enhancing the listening experience for music lovers. Lastly, Wilko shared a helpful Synology repair video, perfect for those looking to maintain their Synology devices. As the podcast came to a close, our trio of geeks wrapped up Mac Geek Gab 975 with their signature enthusiasm and camaraderie. This episode was filled with valuable tips, tricks, and interesting finds that cater to the interests of Mac users and technology enthusiasts alike. To listen and explore these topics further, check out Mac Geek Gab episode 975 at https://mgg.fm/975. Don’t miss out on the wealth of knowledge and fun that Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete have to offer! Oh, and Don’t Get Caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 975 for Monday, April 3rd, 2023 Tony-QT Currency Conversion in Safari Quick Tips 00:03:38 Aron-QT-Finder Navigation Shortcuts Default Folder 00:05:32 PCUnix-QT-Apple Reminders Can be Shared *and* Assigned 00:07:49 Keith-QT Cancel Family Alarms with Siri 00:11:48 Tim-QT-973-Copy Finder Path to file and Message Badge.pdf MGG Discord Live Chat 00:15:02 Paul-QT-974-Lock in Facetime via Favorites 00:17:15 Nick-QT-Drag Memojis on to Messages as Reactions 00:20:02 Ari-QT-Use Aggregate Devices to Share to Multiple AirPods from one Mac SoundSource 00:24:20 Allen-QT Keyboard Shortcut to Toggle Zoom 00:26:42 Dave-QT-Apple Pay Cash Trick Neeva.com Sponsors 00:28:45  SPONSOR: CleanMyMac X is an all-in-one utility that helps you delete megatons of junk, check for malware, and make your Mac faster & more organized. Get CleanMyMac X today with 5% off at Macpaw.app/macgeekgab. 00:30:08 PODCAST: Techmeme Ride Home is like TLDR as a service. Listen to the one show that everyone in Silicon Valley listens to. Find Techmeme Ride Home wherever you find your podcasts. Skynet Is Here. Long Live Skynet 00:31:16 Uses for AI 00:32:26 Scott-ChatGPT for RegEx Queries GitHub Copilot Bing AI Whisper AI Notion AI MacGPT Cool Stuff Found 01:04:16 Bruce-CSF-Power Manager to Tweak Ventura’s Power Settings 01:05:18 Chuck-CSF-Moment Pro Tripod Mount for MagSafe for iPhone 01:06:19 CSF-AirThings View Plus Indoor Air Quality Monitor 01:08:46 Greg-CSF-Nite Time and Work Time (and HD) 01:11:03 AndrewWoodward-CSF-Sonos Gets Atmos with Apple Music 01:12:31 Wilko-CSF-Synology Repair Video 01:15:11 Mac Geek Gab 975 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Unlock the secrets of Finder with sorting, dragging, and tagging mastery! Experience lightning-fast message reactions, and let John and Dave guide you in conquering Safari spam notifications. Join the thrilling adventure with your two all-time favorite geeks, diving into your questions and unveiling tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more to supercharge your tech life! Hit play now and prepare to be blown away as you learn at least five mind-blowing new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 974 for Monday, March 27th, 2023 <https://mgg.fm/974> Todd-QT-Finder Quick(er) Find The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:05:52 Christopher-QT-Drag Finder Tabs from One Window to Another 00:07:29 QT-Use the iPhone Keyboard as a Trackpad by Pressing and holding Spacebar 00:08:45 Joe-QT-Apply Multiple Tags in macOS Finder 00:10:51 Stephen-QT-Double Tap a Message on iPhone to bring up Reactions 00:12:07 Stephen-QT-Use a Double-i to Create a lowercase i Sponsors 00:12:47 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab. 00:14:32 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:15:55 Jeremy-Removing Safari Spam Notifications 00:18:47 Xavier-IMAP Doesn’t Work on School Wi-Fi PIA VPN 00:25:20 Joe-SMS and Calling Internationally eSIMdb 00:31:00 Lee-Concerns about Losing a Security Key YubiKey 00:36:37 More Wood-Knocking 00:39:14 Scott-How to roll back from Ventura to Monterey? Sponsors 00:42:48 SPONSOR: Shady Rays. What’s better than getting one pair of Shady Rays and not worrying if you break or lose them? Getting two! Go to ShadyRays.com/mgg and use code mgg and for a limited time, when you buy one pair of Shady Rays, you’ll get a second pair FREE. 00:45:00 PODCAST: Software Defined Talk, the weekly podcast that recaps all the news in cloud computing, DevOps, and Enterprise Software. Cool Stuff Found 00:45:51 AlexS-CSF-MacWhisper uses Whisper’s AI to do transcriptions 00:46:58 CSF-Hush for Cleaning Up Audio the Easy Way 00:47:59 Roger-968-CSFR-Hoopla For Watching on Your Apple TV Libby Tubi 00:51:56 CSF-Camo v2 adds support for webcams, built-in cams, and more Logitech Brio 00:55:36 Kamileon-CSF-Use HomePod as Intercom I Didn’t Use The H Word! Siri’s Listening More Than I Realized 00:59:14 CSF-Rolling Square InCharge Cable 01:02:03 AlexS-CSF-Warp is AI in a Terminal ChatGPT 01:05:50 Jeff-CSF-Creator’s Best Friend for YouTube Chapters 01:07:58 Mac Geek Gab 974 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

The Finder can be a drag…the good kind! And swiping right in Safari might not have the effect you think. Press play and listen to John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton share these Quick Tips and SO many more. Plus, your three favorite geeks answer your questions and share your Cool Stuff Found, too. You’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 973 for Monday, March 20th, 2023 RichardA-QT-Drag onto Finder’s Back Arrow or Path Bar to drop files The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:04:18 MarkM-Click The Safari Tab Audio Button to Mute 00:05:46 PCUnix-QT-Clear iPhone Safari History by Time (and on the Mac! History > Clear History…) 00:07:29 Ed-QT Safari Swipe on Address Bar, Photo Lift Lift a Subject from Photo Background on iPhone 00:10:30 Robert-QT-Accessing Alternate Keyboard Entries on iPadOS If your iPad keyboard is small or split in half 00:12:50 QT-iMessages Badge shows a number but no new messages? “Hey Siri, read my unread messages!” Poof HitEmUp 00:19:25 QT-Control macOS Ventura’s Access to USB and Thunderbolt Accessories 00:21:37 JamCycler-QT-971–Keep Folders On Top in Finder Sponsors 00:22:21 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:23:55 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:25:25 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG SXSW & Charging Interruptions 00:26:48 Using the Quick Tips! 00:27:26 Two Apple TV+ Movies at SXSW: Still and Tetris 00:36:26 I Know What Happened To My Power/Mic In MGG972 00:44:05 Flashlight with 18650 Battery and Charger VICTAGEN Intelligent Charger 18650 Battery Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:47:46 Dennis-Mounted Disk Not Visible in Finder 00:52:12 Craig-T-Mobile Acquires Mint Mobile…What’s that mean? Verizon 5G Home Internet for $25 Cool Stuff Found 01:02:24 CSF-Have I Been Pwned? 01:02:59 CSF-Synology DS423+ Has a CPU with a GPU for Transcoding! 01:05:48 Andrew-CSF-Ping in your Menu Bar 01:07:29 Grumpy-CSM-Homebridge Net Nanny to run your 3 pings 01:08:41 CSF-DownDetector to see if websites or services are down 01:10:21 Ben-CSFR-972–TripMode for Managing Data 01:11:50 John-CSF-971–pobox.com for Bouncing Spam 01:15:36 Mac Geek Gab 973 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

Is your Mac running out of memory? It might tell you it is, but is it really, or is something else going on? Listen as John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton talk through this and all your other questions, providing context, answers, and those tangential Quick Tips that you know and love. Cool Stuff Found from both you and your three favorite geeks helps round out this episode. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 972 for Monday, March 13th, 2023 PCUnix-QT-Double Tap Time to Set Minute-by-Minute reminders The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:52 Next Hangout: Sunday, March 26th, 4pm EST Quick Tips 00:03:53 Adam-QT-New iPhone App Placement 00:09:22 Ranelle-QT-971-Filter mail for “unsubscribe” 00:12:52 Eduardo-QT-971–Default Folder adds Option + Up and Down Arrow in Finder 00:17:22 PCUnix-QT-WatchOS 9 Watches Don’t Actually Power Off 00:19:54 FindMy Saved Dave’s iPad Sponsors 00:27:03 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG60 to get 60% off your first box. 00:28:50 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG 00:30:12 SPONSOR: Wildgrain, the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. Get $30 off your first box plus free Croissants (in every box!) when you visit Wildgrain.com/mgg. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:31:51 Bill-Managing and Forwarding macOS Mail Email Attachments 00:35:29 Steven-How to publicly share a Calendar? BusyCal 00:41:34 Brian-Throttling Data on iPhone 00:45:49 Using Multiple Calendars for Family Members 00:47:41 Steven-Getting Rid of Annoying Login Dialog Automounter 00:50:31 Allison-970-Managing pesky auto-capitalization 00:52:29 Simon-Running Out of Application Memory/Memory Leak on M1 Mac mini Enable Adobe Native M1 Mode Cool Stuff Found 01:00:25 PorthosJon-CSF-Shottr Screenshot App 01:01:48 Dave has some USB issues…or are they power issues? Stay tuned! 01:04:41 Jason-1Password 8 for iPhone adds Native Verification Code Support 01:07:08 Jared-CSF-H2O Audio Sonar IPX8 Bluetooth Underwater Headphones 01:09:55 CSF-PopSocket Aura Case 01:11:21 Greg-CSF-Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt 01:15:05 Mac Geek Gab 972 Outtro Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

What do you use for spam filtering? How do you efficiently file Mail? What’s your favorite trick for the macOS Finder? Listen as your three geeks share their and your thoughts on this while answering your questions and helping to solve your problems. Press play and learn five new things along with Dave, John, and Pilot Pete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 971 for Monday, March 6th, 2023 Todd-QT-Open Folder in new Finder Window (Option-Right Click) The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:05:22 Mike-QT-Sort by Kind to Display Folders first in Finder 00:06:32 JFB-Somewhat New? Homepod can report room temp and humidity C-Wire Adapter 00:14:02 Bruno-QT-Your Gmail Address Has Dots In It 00:19:56 MarkM-QT-968–Use Any Apple Remote with Apple TV 00:23:36 Ken-QT-Increasing the Ventura Login Font Size Sponsors 00:24:49 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today. 00:24:16 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:27:33 Chuck-Low Memory Warning, Or Is It? Prolong Lifetime of MacBook’s SSD By Disabling Swap     Article about it for MacOS 00:37:07 RLee-968-Using Siri for scheduling Home 00:41:19 Jared-How do I file Mail with Single Keystrokes? SmallCubed’s MailSuite 00:47:08 Chris-Filtering Spam? MailRoute Fastmail Space Lens with CleanMyMac to Delete Files Sponsors 00:56:56 SPONSOR: Honey, the FREE shopping tool that scours the internet for promo codes and applies the best one it finds to your cart. 00:58:43 PODCAST: Software Defined Talk, the weekly podcast that recaps all the news in cloud computing, DevOps, and Enterprise Software. Cool Stuff Found 00:59:35 Lee-Reviving a HomePod/mini 01:02:53 Allison-CSF-KYY 4K USB-C Display 01:04:23 Allen-CSF-970-Google PhotoScan to Scan Photos 01:06:03 Fix Expired Tailscale Key 01:11:41 Neal-CSF-Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub (Data, No Charging or Video) 01:13:57 Streamdeck 01:16:26 CSF-aloSIM in Mexico and elsewhere for data-only Floating drink holders 01:18:17 Mac Geek Gab 971 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

Press play to learn how to use your Apple Pencil to take screenshots and create tags on your iPad, make your iPhone display ALL the entries from Google Calendar, and much more! Join Dave, John, and Pilot Pete as they answer your questions and solve your problems, ensuring you learn at least five new things this week and every week. Oh, and hey…Don’t get caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 970 for Monday, February 27, 2023 Bob-QT-Swipe up from Lower Left on iPad to Take Screenshot The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:29 Todd-QT-Navigating macOS Calendar 00:10:40 QT-Use Google.com/Calendar/iPhoneSelect to make Google calendars appear for the iPhone Calendar app 00:13:00 Robbie-QT-Set Up Shortcut to Send Text When Battery is Low 00:15:29 Nic-QT-Hashtag-and-tap in Apple Notes to Handwrite Your Tags Find Any File 00:19:03 Craig-QT-967-Configure AirPods to “When Last Connected” for more Consistency 00:20:01 MarkM-QT-Your Apple Watch Puck will Charge your AirPods Pro (2nd gen) 00:25:10 QT-Search in Settings on iPhone and Mac to Find What You Need 00:26:30 QT-How to Access Roku Secret Menus Sponsors 00:29:04 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG 00:30:33 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/MGG to get started. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:32:38 Chuck-MacBook Air Freezing Regularly How to read macOS Crash Reports 00:43:29 Joe-968-Is it safe to use NextDNS for Ad Blocking? 00:50:04 How to Use Mac Geek Gab Chapters 00:51:35 Chris-Safari Tab Groups Mirror Instantly 00:54:55 Tony-Digitizing Photos – Epson V39 Scanner $109 (+photos don’t get lost in shipping!) Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-Speed Photo and Document Scanning System, Black MacSparky’s Paperless Field Guide 01:02:38 Adam-969-Replacing iCloud Drive with Synology Drive 01:09:18 Andrew the 8764th-CSF-968-Use Kanopy or Hoopla to Stream Digitally from your local Library 01:10:41 Mac Geek Gab 970 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

What is your current backup routine? Do you even need one anymore? John, Dave, and Pete talk through answers to all your questions, including this one! Other questions answered include how to dry wet AirPods, sharing only certain Contact info, using Security Keys with Apple Devices, fixing macOS Ventura’s pesky permissions warnings, and more. Plus, your three favorite geeks share some Cool Stuff Found including a new password manager, a solar keyboard, and AirPlay 2 receiver, and a great Quick Look extension. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things. Don’t Get Caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 969 for Monday, February 20, 2023 QT-Alexa, Turn that Light Off in 30 Minutes (Siri says no-can-do) The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:39 Barry Porter-Happy 45th Anniversary to BBSing DiversiDial Phone Phreaking 00:07:41 Mark-File Sharing Broken for Some in macOS Ventura 13.2 (Solved in 13.2.1) Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:08:10 James-How to Stop a Website From Loading in Safari? System Setting > Screen Time > Content and Privacy > Content Restrictions > Access to Web Content > Limit Adult Websites > Customize… Modify /etc/hosts on macOS Ventura NextDNS OpenDNS ListenNotes 00:14:02 Roy-What Drive Should I Get for Time Machine? Pour One Out For Drobo 00:28:22 Dan-Tip on drying wet AirPods Sponsors 00:32:52 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG60 to get 60% off your first box. 00:34:43 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:36:15 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG More Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:37:30 Donna-Sharing Select Contact Info with IOS (not macOS?) 00:40:46 Lawyer Jeff-968-Using Third Party Hardware Keys with Apple Devices 00:43:11 Gary-968-Restart Your Mac after Setting Up a Security Key YubiKey 00:46:53 John Activated a Passkey 00:51:45 968-Dave’s Auto-Capitalization only remained disabled for 9 hours. 00:52:35 968-Use OnyX to rebuild LaunchServices, and check your credit card for International Exchange Fees 00:54:38 964-MGG Advice: delete your macOS Ventura TCC.db Use the “DELETE TCC DATABASE” section of this article. Cool Stuff Found 00:57:52 Doug (and Allison)-CSF-968–Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver How I Fell In Love with AirPlay 2 with HomePod, Apple TV and Belkin 01:00:01 Rotherham-CSF-968–Strongbox for Password Management 01:03:20 CSF-Targus Ecosmart Energy Harvesting Keyboard 01:06:30 Todd-CSF-Kaleidoscope-Find and Eliminate Duplicate text, images, files, and more 01:08:27 AlexS-CSF-Peek, a Quick Look extension for macOS which adds searching, highlighting, and more 01:09:25 Don-CSF-Wifi Porter for Easy Wireless Login 01:13:08 Mike-QT-968–QR Your Wi-Fi with a Built-In Shortcut (and Jamie, and Steve) 01:16:09 Mac Geek Gab 969 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

iOS 16 Includes a new “Block Sender” shortcut along with a bunch of stuff added to the Lock Screen, and you can use Siri to control your Apple TV. That’s just a sampling of the Quick Tips your two favorite geeks share to start the show. Listen as John and Dave then dig into your questions about managing your iCloud Keychain passwords, using your Apple TV with HomePods as your speakers, extracting Blu-Ray content, and streaming audio from your phone to your stereo! It’s a veritable cornucopia of tips, tricks, and answers to your questions. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 968 for Monday, February 13, 2023 Sylvain-QT-Long Press in iOS 16 Mail Now has Block Sender Option The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:26 Tony-QT-Bypass Auto-Capitalizing Form Fields 00:05:15 Fix 1Password on Safari for iOS 00:06:58 PorthosJon-QT-HomeKit Automations Can be Converted to Shortcuts Join The MGG Discord Server 00:08:51 Tony-QTR-Lock Screen Camera (and more) Access (recently also from Henry on MGG 949) Access Additional Features from iPhone Lock Screen 00:11:37 Dominic-QT-Force sending as SMS instead of iMessage Change your number from iMessage to SMS 00:14:48 AndrewWoodward in Discord-QT-949-Hey, Siri: Turn on Apple TV (and pause/play, and “Hey Sonos” to do the same thing) Sponsors 00:15:48 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/MGG to get started. 00:17:29 SPONSOR: Wildgrain, the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. Get $30 off your first box plus free Croissants (in every box!) when you visit Wildgrain.com/mgg. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:18:56 QT-Additional Apple TV “Hey, Siri” Tips: “Go back 2 minutes” or “What did they say” (for 10-15 seconds back) 00:20:12 John’s Apple TV Remote Upgrade Identify Your Apple TV Model Even with Apple TV 4K (1st generation) (A1842) whose remote I messed up, it works just fine with the newer Apple TV Siri Remote (2nd Generation) 00:24:03 David-CSF-Function101 Apple Remote now has Bluetooth 00:27:15 Patrick-Moving to TV’s HDMI ARC Port Helped Increase Dialog Clarity 00:31:44 Gary-Playing or Extracting Blu-Ray Content MakeMKV Handbrake Magnavox 4K Blu-Ray Player 00:37:56 Renting from your local library Libby 00:38:51 Tony-Wirelessly Stream Audio to Older Stereo and Speakers? Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver Audioengine B-Fi AirPlay (and more) Music Receiver Sponsors 00:42:30 SPONSOR: Honey, the FREE shopping tool that scours the internet for promo codes and applies the best one it finds to your cart. 00:43:40 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. More Questions Answered 00:45:26 Larry-Best Way to Manage iCloud Keychain Passwords? iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension – ONLY WORKS ON WINDOWS 00:52:46 Gary-Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Security Keys with Your Apple ID YubiKey Update to iOS 16.3 CacheFly uses Passkeys 00:56:25 Dan-967-Install tailscaled to have it run as a service before login (also Scott) 01:01:24 Ed-Launching Wrong App for PDF View OnyX for macOS 01:04:04 Gary-Apple Pay in Europe and Elsewhere? 01:08:19 Ari-Removing Typo in Predictive Text Reset Predictive Text Dictionary 01:11:28 Bill-Add More Merch! 01:12:49 Mac Geek Gab 968 Outtro <https://mgg.fm/968> Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Dave’s Business Brain podcast Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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