Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Quick Tips for your Mac and iPhone about Siri, QR codes, Voice Isolation, and Multi-Port USB-C Chargers are just the beginning today. After that, your three favorite geeks provide answers to your questions about configuring your network, properly ejecting disks, waking up your Mac remotely, and much more. Plus, John, Pete, and Dave share some Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning (at least!) five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 967 for Monday, February 6, 2023 Mike-QT-Right Click on Ventura System Settings Dock Icon for Deep Links The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:50 Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit 16C = 61F 28C = 82F 0C = 32F 100C = 212F -40C = -40F Raycast 00:07:36 PorthosJon-QT-Ask Siri, What’s My Update? 00:08:35 QT-Sidecar and Continuity Camera Camo no work on some hotel networks unless USB 00:12:15 Don-QT-965-Long-press QR Codes on your iPhone to Link to them What is Apple Live Text and how does it work on your photos? 00:15:07 Todd-QT Make a Lock Screen Image QR Code of your Biz-Card iQR App  – Mac App Store $14.99 QR Factory $29.99 (Tunabelly Software) QR Code Generator (for Wi-Fi) Eero > Settings > Guest Network > Share QR Code 00:22:24 Adam-QT-macOS Ventura adds Voice Isolation Mic Mode to Control Center 00:27:57 LLMMD-QT-Add Custom Effects in the ~/Library/Sounds folder 00:29:19 PorthosJon-QT/PSA-Be Aware Of Multi-port PD Chargers Resetting When a New Device is Plugged in 00:30:54 Jamie-QT-Use Synology to Securely Share Files with Friends/Family Sponsors 00:33:37 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. 00:35:08 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:36:38 Peter-My Mac Won’t Always See My Printer 00:46:17 Jeremy-How do I properly eject my Photos drive? lsof | grep [DriveName] 00:51:43 Sylvain-Safari Time Travel for Previous or Next Page 00:53:03 Andrew-Create Shortcuts for Push-Button “Radio Stations” via Apple Music Mac Geek Gab app 00:56:02 Ken-Waking Up Mac with CCC Scheduled Task pmset -g sched System Information > Hardware > Power TailScale Starts On Login 01:07:19 PODCAST: The Home Assistant Podcast. If you’re looking to get started with home automation, or are looking to get inspired by some neat things people are doing with their smart home, then look no further, the Home Assistant Podcast has got you covered. Cool Stuff Found 01:08:37 PorthosJon-CSF-965-200W USB Charger with Power Utilization Readout 01:10:23 Mark M-CSF-Uptime Kuma, a free, open source engine to track when your devices/servers go offline UptimeRobot 01:14:39 DanWieder-CSF-Bluesnooze Disables Bluetooth While Your Mac is Sleeping (and may help with sleep/wake issues from MGG 955) 01:16:22 Mac Geek Gab 967 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Learn keyboard shortcuts for logging into your Mac, tricks for controlling Open/Save dialogs, using Conversation Mode to Translate voice conversations, how to set multiple timers, and more. And it’s not just Quick Tips that your three favorite geeks feature this week, there’s a TON of Cool Stuff Found. John, Dave, and Pete take you through travel monitors, clipboard managers, app installers, charging stations, and more. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things or your money back! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 966 for Monday, January 30, 2023 QT-Ventura Battery Menu > Charge to Full Now System Settings > Control Center > Battery > Show in Menu Bar The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:06:41 AppleCare Repair Battery Surprise FruitJuice has been discontinued 00:09:19 Joe-QT-Quick Multi-User System Login 00:10:06 Ben-QT-Use Cmd-Plus to Expand/Contract Save Dialog Default Folder 00:11:45 QT-Use Conversation Mode in Apple and Google Translate apps (also, Safari’s “Translate to English” mode) 00:15:51 Keith-QT-Screen Recording with Voice Overs 00:19:04 Scott-QT-Use Crown to Dismiss Apple Watch Timer 00:19:56 QT-The x-man-page://[cmd] URL can link directly to the Terminal for man pages Man the man page 00:21:36 Harvey-QT-Multiple Siri (Apple Watch and Otherwise) Timers 00:25:32 Bill-QT-Pairing AirPods Pro with Older Apple Devices Sponsors 00:27:20 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. 00:29:00 PODCAST: MacBreak Weekly: Go behind the curtain with TWiT.tv’s Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay as they dive into everything Apple-related. Cool Stuff Found 00:29:40 CSF-ViewSonic VP16-OLED portable 15.6” OLED Screen Business Brain episode about Traveling Productively 00:33:41 Steve (and Christopher)-CSF-ClipTools-Gary Rosenzweig’s Clipboard Manager 00:37:03 CSF-YeeLight Motion Sensing Closet Light 00:39:48 Zack-CSF-MightyText for Syncing SMS (and more) Between Android and Your Mac 00:41:02 CSF-WhatsApp for macOS now in Beta 00:44:48 CSF-Use the Mobile Passport Control App when Returning to The USA 00:48:54 CSF-AWOL LTV-2500 Short Throw Projector 00:52:57 CSF from CES-Otterbox 3-in-1 Charging Station with MagSafe 00:57:58 CSF from CES Electronic Caregiver 01:01:03 Jeremy-CSF-Pebblebee FindMy Tracker 01:02:11 Ben-CSF Y2Mate YouTube Downloader 01:04:28 John-CSF-Amazing AI Lets you Easily run Stable Diffusion on M1/M2 Macs 01:06:34 Aron-CSF-Waves Clarity Vx uses AI to Clean-up Vocal Recordings iZotope RX 01:11:06 Mike-CSF-MacApps.link to select apps and have them automatically installed 01:13:04 Mac Geek Gab 966 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

Apple’s new M2-family chips see updated Mac mini and MacBook Pro models, and Dave, John, and Pete talk through the impacts of that…for them and for you. Quick Tips rule the week, with the Finder sidebar getting special attention. Keyboard shortcuts are the runner-up, too, with lots of love there, as well. Lastly but not leastly: your questions. How do you print envelopes? How do you generate passwords? Your three favorite geeks have answers! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 965 for Monday, January 23, 2023 Lucas-QT-If You need to Scan a QR code from your phone, put it up on your Apple Watch! (screenshots in Photos or Mail) The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:06:17 Apple’s M2 Evolution into Mac mini and MacBook Pro Apple’s M2 Pro and M2 in new Mac mini Create an Aggregate Device to combine multiple audio devices – not sure the time stamp Apple’s new M2 Pro and M2 Max in MacBook Pro Apple’s M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips Sponsors 00:27:19 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. 00:29:16 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG Quick Tips 00:30:35 Tigg-QT-Rearrange Groups in Finder Sidebar 00:33:04 RichardA-QT-Keeping Finder Tags Simple…and Useful 00:34:50 PorthosJon-QT-Disable Finder Icon Previews to Speed Things Up 00:35:47 Lee-QT-Live Captions (Beta) in iOS and macOS Use Live Captions on Mac 00:39:44 Mark M-QT-Shift-and-Scroll-Wheel to Go Horizontal 00:41:27 PorthosJon-QT-Mass Quit Apps with Cmd-Tab and then Q (with Keyboard Maestro you can “Undo” an oops by Cmd-Q a second time before releasing! P2 ) 00:44:53 Ben-QT-961-Learn iPad Keyboard Shortcuts by Holding Command Key 00:45:59 AQ-QT-Touch and Hold CarPlay’s App Grid Button to Activate Siri 00:47:44 TNPapa-QT-Use Cmd-Opt-W to Close all Finder Windows -> Works on MOST programs! 00:49:09 CheatSheet for macOS 00:50:11 Scott-QT-Use Carbon Copy Cloner to Schedule your Mac’s Weekly Restart 00:52:26 Pete’s advice: restart first! 00:53:18 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! 00:55:00 Larry-How do you make envelopes? 01:06:06 Joe-Where is macOS’s built-in Password Assistant? 01:10:33 TNPapa-CSF-962-Use PSWD: Password Generator to create tough passwords when Apple can’t. xkpasswd 01:13:34 Mac Geek Gab 965 Outtro Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Answers to your questions about USB (including USB 4!), apps not launching in Ventura, the longevity of M1 Macs, formatting external drives, and filtering Mail are all here, courtesy of your three favorite geeks. John, Pete, and Dave also take you through a slew of Quick Tips about Notes, Contacts, VPNs, and playing Atmos Apple Music in your living room. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things or your money back! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 964 for Monday, January 16, 2023 Martin-QT-Tap an Apple Note’s Time to Toggle Between Edited and Created Time The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:02:56 Wayne-QT-Drag from Contacts to Numbers to Create a Columned Sheet of Contacts 00:05:01 Terry-QT-Favorite Apple Watch Timers in Order to Delete Them 00:07:20 Scott-QT-Apple Support Says: Send Apple Feedback about Ventura’s Wonkiness macOS 13 Ventura ‘Background Items Added’ notification still troubles some, workaround inside 00:10:44 Steven-QT-Disable ExpressVPN’s Network Protection to Re-enable CarPlay and AirPlay 00:12:12 QT-Use Apple TV to Play Apple Music on Sonos Arc Sponsors 00:15:21 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:17:13 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:18:53 USB 4 Clarifications 00:24:17 Richard-Extending USB on iMac 2017 Anker USB 3.0 7-port Hub OWC Thunderbolt Dock OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock 00:35:41 946–Reset security settings for all apps with `sudo tccutil reset All` and deleting the TCC.db file in Recovery Mode Terminal 00:41:01 Ventura is FUBAR? 00:42:53 Randy-How Much Longevity does the M1 Have with Apple? 00:51:40 Extending AppleCare 00:57:43 Podcast: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives. 00:58:20 Jeff-Should I use APFS on External SSDs? Time Machine Editor 01:06:03 Joe-Best Way to Always Filter Mail Messages? Schedule your Mac to turn on or off in Terminal 01:15:20 FileVault or not? 01:17:25 Mac Geek Gab 964 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Matter, MagSafe, Turntables, and TVs are just a few of the technologies your three favorite geeks encountered at CES 2023. Listen as John, Dave, and Pete talk through these and more as they share all the Cool Stuff they Found in Las Vegas. That’s not all, though! The episode starts with some Quick Tips that you’re definitely not going to want to miss. Press play and enjoy learning no less than five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 963 for Monday, January 9, 2023 QT-Enable 3-Finger-Drag for macOS Trackpad The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:04:10 JF-QT-Use Command-Numbers to Select Pinned Messages on macOS 00:05:47 Kenny-QT-Apple Watch multiple timers and Dock Favorites 00:09:57 DLH-QT-Alphabetize Checklists in Notes by Dragging on the Checkbox 00:14:09 CES from beginner’s eyes Sponsors 00:17:46 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG 00:19:22 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. 00:21:15 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Cool Stuff Found from CES 2023 00:23:40 CSF-Snap 3 Pro MagSafe Phone Holder 00:27:43 CSF-OWC’s Thunderbolt Go Dock $399 – Shipping in March 2023 00:30:35 CSF-Eve SmartPlugs with Matter CSF-Homey Pro Smart Home Matter Hub 00:34:37 CSF-Scosche GoBat MagSafe 5K Power Bank QT-Use a Shortcuts Automation to Keep Low Power Mode Active 00:40:46 CSF-Samsung ViewFinity S9 27” 5K Thunderbolt Display 00:42:10 CSF-Wireless TVs at CES (LG, Displace) 00:47:54 CSF-AromaJoin 00:51:38 CSF-SoundFun Mirai Speaker for audio clarity 00:54:51 CSF-Victrola Stream Onyx – $599 01:01:26 CSF-FluentPet lets your pet talk back to you! 01:04:34 CSF-Qi 2 includes collaboration with Apple to bring MagSafe to all 01:05:52 CSF-USB-4 vs. Thunderbolt 4 01:11:04 CSF-Catalyst AirPods Pro Gen 2 Case 01:12:28 MGG 963 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

This week your three favorite geeks talk about tunnels! Listen to learn about SSH tunnels, Cloudflare Tunnels, and maybe another kind of tunnel. That’s not all, though! You’ve got Cool Stuff Found, your questions answered about iCloud Keychain, Messages, CarPlay, and Screen Sharing. Plus, John, Pete, and Dave answer the important (titular) question: whose month was worse, Southwest Airlines or LastPass? Press play to learn this…and at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 962 for Monday, January 2, 2023 <https://mgg.fm/962> Scott-QT-Use Siri to Launch Watch Apps The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:02:45 Paul-QT-961-YouTube Supports Picture-in-Picture on iPhone/iPad for everyone 00:04:30 Elbert-QT-961-Scroll Crown in Apple Watch Grid View To Zoom 00:06:01 Brian-QT-961-Siri Remote Undo 00:8:58 coreaudiod vs. Ventura Cool Stuff Found 00:11:13 Ben-CSF-Choosy (another URL-based app/browser picker) OpenIn Velja 00:13:20 Paul-CSF-Use Cloudflare Tunnels to Expose Specific Services from your Home Network 00:19:24 CSF-EZQuest USB-C Multimedia 7-in-1 Hub SHOWANDTELL Sponsors 00:22:04 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. 00:23:39 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. More Headless Mac Advice 00:25:38 Rob-960-Use a Headless Monitor Adapter on Your Mac mini (no recs, JUST his intro) 00:26:43 Craig (and Bill)-CSF-NewerTech Headless Mac HDMI Dummy Plug Solution 00:28:57 Robert-960-More Headless Mini Thoughts Luna Dongle LastPass vs. Southwest Airlines – Whose Month Was Worse? 00:30:12 David-Starting Over with iCloud Keychain Import LastPass into iCloud Keychain LastPass Disaster GRC’s Haystack, but also use password Padding Notice of Recent Security Incident (LastPass) LastPass Admits Hackers Stole Customers’ Vaults (Gruber) LastPass Breach (Schneier) If You’ve Ever Used LastPass, You Should Change All Your Passwords Now Bitwarden Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:53:25 Gray-Problem with Messages Delivery 00:56:10 Jeremy-Universal Control for Remote Access 00:58:38 CarPlay’s Apple Maps: If I’m previously in “Alerts Only” and I choose full directions, I still get only Alerts! 01:01:43 Bob-Use Screen Sharing to Login to Multiple Messages Accounts on Same Mac Create a tunnel: ssh -L 12345:localhost:5900 localhost Finder – Go (menu) – Connect to server – vnc://localhost:12345 01:05:06 Barry-GC-Safari Toolbar Icon Names 01:06:55 Tony-Temporary/Travel Data Plans in USA? eSIMdb 01:13:10 Hushed Transmit Forklift CyberDuck MacUpdater CleanMyMac X 01:14:42 MGG 962 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Quick Tips about Apple Pay, Spotlight, Advanced Data Protection, iCloud Storage, Picture-in-Picture, Apple Watch, and Stage Manager are just the start of today’s episode! Then your three favorite geeks go on to help solve your macOS Ventura woes (as much as that’s possible!), discuss the best way to configure DNS, help you choose a mesh router in today’s world, and so much more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with John, Pete, and Dave! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 961 for Monday, December 26, 2022 Mike-QT-Apple Watch Apple Pay Goes the Distance (through clothing) The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:28 QT-Use Your Apple Watch Face for Apple Pay 00:06:23 Tim-QT-Spotlight additions:  Travel and File Path 00:08:30 AlexS-QT-Use Command-Tab-then-1 to see app windows (“Show Me The Windows” Mode…or “Application Windows”) 00:09:53 Jim-QT-Quitting Apps with Command-W on iPad and Magic Keyboard 00:14:09 Check Calendar > Preferences > General > Default Calendar App 00:15:58 Barry-QT-Advanced Data Protection and Prior macOS Versions 00:19:54 Lawyer Jeff-QT-You can now buy additional iCloud Storage 00:21:48 Karl-QT-960-You Can Disable Scrubbing on AppleTV Remote Control White Lotus Wednesday Sponsors 00:27:28 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. 00:29:05 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to Go.Factor75.com/MGG60 to get 60% off your first box. More Quick Tips 00:31:15 Jeff-QT-960-“Hey Siri: Turn Bluetooth On” 00:33:43 AndrewWoodward-QT-Use iCloud Link to Send Large Videos 00:35:20 David-QT-Slide Left for Timestamp in Messages 00:37:29 Abhi-QT-Double-Swipe Up to Prevent Picture-in-Picture on iPhone 00:39:49 QT-What to Do When Your Apple Watch Gets Stuck 00:44:56 Ken-QT-Stage Manager requires “Displays Have Separate Spaces” 00:45:55 Kirit-QT-Shift-Click a Window to Add (not Replace) in Stage Manager 00:47:21 AndrewWoodward in Discord-QT-949-Hey, Siri: Turn on Apple TV Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:48:25 Allen-Resetting Full Disk Access and Other System Settings 00:52:48 Mark-DNS Stalling and DNS Selection and Setup Strategy 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 = Cloudflare DNS 8.8.8.8 = Google DNS 208.67.222.222 = OpenDNS Fing Desktop 01:00:14 ned63-Eero vs. TP-Link Deco? 01:06:26 Eliot-Cautionary Tale losing admin account on your computer Set a firmware password on your Mac Cool Stuff Found 01:15:08 CSF-DaVinci Resolve for iPad is out! 01:17:02 MGG 961 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Finding geeks ways to make your computing life more efficient is fun, and your three favorite geeks share tips for resizing images, managing calendars, using the Finder’s toolbar, controlling your Apple TV and much, much more. Listen as John, Pete, and Dave answer your questions and share your tips, ensuring that you learn at least five new things this week! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 960 for Monday, December 19, 2022 Graham-QT-Set Flashlight Brightness in iPhone Control Center The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found 00:02:40 Ben-CSF-Meeter Highlights Meeting Links to Join You Faster 00:04:35 Synology Drive for iOS adds ability to edit Docs and Sheets! 00:08:20 Ed-CSF-Imageprep to Use sips for Image Processing Homebrew brew install tldr Cakebrew 00:13:00 What’s Docker and how does it relate to Homebrew? 00:17:21 Resizing Images PP# -> Automator App Created -> Get Selected Finder Items -> Scale Images (set size) -> Copy to a folder (easier to find) – Put the App in your Finder ToolBar at the top! GraphicConverter ImageOptim 00:22:10 The Mac Geek Gab Calendar Feed is now MUCH more Robust Sponsors 00:26:29 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg 00:28:34 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. More Cool Stuff Found 00:30:01 Ben-CSF Visible Verizon MVNO (use Ben’s code for $20 off) Mint Mobile 00:40:38 Jim-CSF-Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV 00:42:20 QT-Fix Brightness of Netflix 00:47:23 CSF-SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB-A/USB-C Thumb Drive Blackmagic Disk Speed Test (for Mac) Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:51:05 Bruce-Ventura Removes Ability to Set Wi-Fi Priority How Apple Devices Choose Wi-Fi Using Terminal to Reorder Wi-Fi Networks 00:57:19 Eliot-Do I need a cable modem with a 2.5G Ethernet Port? 01:02:24 Setting up a headless Mac mini as a Media Server Channels DVR Tailscale SwitchResX Automounter 01:13:00 Rick–Resolving Duplicate Contacts on iPhone Get Rid of Duplicate Contacts on iPhone Best apps to delete duplicate iPhone contacts in 2022 01:19:51 MGG 960 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Terminal tips to do make tricky things easy, an Apple Pencil alternative, Robots to clean your home and your pool, and a hidden pinball game are just the first few things you’ll hear from John, Pete, and Dave in this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode. Plus, with answers to important questions like, “How do I unmute my husband?” you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things! Press play and join your three favorite geeks for all this and more! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 959 for Monday, December 12, 2022 Tom-Assign Nicknames to Use When Calling with Siri The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:05:27 Pairing a Bluetooth Keyboard to a Non-Logged-In Mac Replacing the ML2032 Battery Logitech Solar Keyboard Cool Stuff Found 00:13:40 Scott-CSF-Google App’s Hidden Pinball Game 00:15:24 Mark-CSF Magnetic Wireless Charging Benks Pen 00:18:06 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-Awesome macOS Terminal Commands 00:19:24 CSF-Roborock Q5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum 00:25:33 CSF-Aiper Seagull SE Pool Robot Sponsors 00:27:55 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:29:29 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:31:01 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG More Cool Stuff Found 00:32:35 AlexS-CSF-Howard Oakley’s Spotlight Article 00:35:19 Andrew The 8764th-CSF-USB-C to Lightning Adapter Cables (for cases) Rubber Retainers for your cables and adapters 00:37:29 Allison-CSF-Eufy Security SmartTrack Link (aka AirTag clone…kinda) 00:38:58 CSF-eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro 00:42:02 Ben-CSF-SlingStudio for Multi-Cam Live Streaming 00:44:21 CSF-EZQuest “Ultimate Plus” Dual HDMI USB-C 12-Port Hub with 100W PD Or direct from EZQ.com Bartesian Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:48:03 Ericka-How Do I Unmute My Husband? 01:02:12 Ben-952–Reducing System Data Usage on iOS 01:08:55 Gary-How do I re-enable Bluetooth after I disable it with my Bluetooth Mouse? sudo killall -HUP bluetoothd 01:12:03 ”We Need That Five Sense Experience” (at CES Media Preview) seems to be replacing “We Need That In-Person Experience” 01:21:31 MGG 959 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 958 for Monday, December 5, 2022 Paul-QT-Restart Your Apple TV Remote by Pressing TV+Volume-Down for 5 Seconds 00:02:48 Requiem for a Keyboard Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found 00:07:15 Ben-CSF-954–Script to Delete all Google Photos 00:09:36 Matt-CSF-Endurance to Stress Test your Mac’s CPU 00:10:47 Scott-957–Keyboard Maestro is a Good Alternative for Quitting Apps in macOS Quitter from Marco MacSparky’s Keyboard Maestro Field Guide 00:14:35 The Terminal “yes” command 00:16:33 Abhimanyu-CSF-Placiibo for writing NFC Tags NFC (John’s app for writing NFC tags) 00:21:47 Eliot-CSF Tons of Menubar Apps via macmenubar.com Vitals Radar AppPolice AppTamer Bartender for Mac Setapp 00:26:10 Shannon-CSF-Bearly.ai “It’s What You Learn After You Know It All That Counts” 00:35:29 Julian-CSF-CopyPaste for Mac adds TriggerClip, a snippets manager 00:37:01 Mark-CSF-SpaceRex for Synology Content 00:39:30 DLH-CSF-QNAP TVS-h474 as Plex Server QNAP TS-453D-4G 00:46:20 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. 00:48:15 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:49:43 Bruce-Multiple iCloud/Messages Accounts Best messaging apps for Mac 2022 WhatsApp Signal Telegram WeChat iMessage Web Client AirMessage 00:57:59 Ed-How to Use TVEverywhere with Plex? Cord-Cutting Hangout on Saturday, 12/10 at 1pm EST! 01:02:46 UCSF-Where Did All My Email Go? Careful with that Filter option in macOS Mail Quick Tips 01:06:05 Ben-QT-See the password of Current AND Known WiFi networks in iOS 16 settings 01:07:57 Mark-QT-Double-Click on Apple Watch Stem to Swap Between Last-Used Apps AllTrails 01:10:03 Programming Your Apple Watch Ultra’s Action Button as Flashlight 01:10:47 Tony-QT-Shortcuts as Watch Complications Make Almost Anything Possible 01:11:44 957–watchOS 8’s new Low Power Mode Clarification 01:13:24 Doug-QT-Use Your Military Discount at The Apple Store 01:15:09 MGG 958 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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