Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Join Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam for quick tips on travel access to streaming services, Duck Duck Go Bangs, disabling Spotlight, ChatGPT, and avoiding junk data. Learn about Mac Photos, connecting ChatGPT to Siri, screen recording solutions, and SSD write speeds. Cool discoveries include using a 5K iMac as a monitor and iCloud Drive options. Stay ahead in tech with useful tips and insights!

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1043 with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they unleash a treasure trove of Quick Tips and answers to your burning questions. Discover how long-pressing a key on macOS unveils accents and special characters, adding Shazam to your Control Center for instant music ID, and leveraging your iPhone for scanning documents. The trio also dives into the Setapp vs. Bundle models, explores using a 5K iMac as an external display, and offers insights on using software and hardware for enhanced screen extension. Tackle your backup concerns head-on with practical tips, such as using PowerPhotos for local photo backups and understanding Time Machine’s role in iCloud Photos Library backup. They discuss the safety of using Backblaze for iCloud Drive and how to recover data from a formatted SSD with tools like Disk Drill and Stellar for Mac. Get amped with Cool Stuff Found, featuring apps like CloudMounter and Cyberduck, and gadgets like the Tayasui Sketches app for Wacom users and high-end robovacs. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared—stay savvy with Mac Geek Gab! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1043 for Monday, June 24th, 2024 June 24: Midsummer The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Dave-QT-On macOS, long-press a letter on your keyboard to see accents and special versions with numbers beneath! PopChar 00:05:40 Uncle Jamie-QT-Add Shazam to Control Center Gracenote Database of Songs 00:09:18 Adam-QT-Scanning on your iPhone instead of Taking a Photo forScore Documents by Readdle 00:16:35 CSF-CloudMounter Cyberduck Transmit Forkflight 00:22:40 The Setapp vs. Bundle Models Sponsors 00:26:00 SPONSOR: Fastmail. Make email better for you with Fastmail. Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at Fastmail.com/MGG. 00:27:37 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:29:28 Dan-Can I use my 5K iMac as an External Display? Luna Display 00:35:40 Prof Josh-QT-Use Jump Desktop as an External Monitor OWC Headless Dongle macOS Screen Extension Backup Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:46:27 Jeff-What’s the Simplest Way to Backup Local Photos? PowerPhotos 00:53:02 Sandro-Does Time Machine back up my iCloud Photos Library? 00:54:49 John-Is it safe to use Backblaze to backup my iCloud Drive? Don’t Put Your Dropbox Folder in your Desktop or Documents folder 00:58:31 Andrew-How to recover data from a formatted SSD? Disk Drill Stellar for Mac Data Rescue Show Business 01:04:25 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Cool Stuff Found 01:07:42 Flying Pete’s Plane to Macstock! Use MACGEEKGAB to get $30 off your registration for Macstock 01:09:43 Pete-CSF-Tayasui Sketches (for Mac or iPad or iOS) Great when used with Wacom Wacom One 13 Touch Pen Display 01:12:27 Dave-CSF-Robovacs that Dave uses: Anker’s Eufy S1 Pro ($1,499…but it’ll come down) and Roborock QRevo ($769…or $899) 01:20:07 Adam-CSF-Have a Small Wins Bell 01:22:42 MGG 1043 Outtro MacStock Coupon Code: MACGEEKGAB saves you $30! 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! MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Celebrate Mac Geek Gab’s 19th anniversary with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into quick tips, listener questions, and cool stuff found. The episode kicks off with a shoutout to World Tessellation Day and, of course, a a look forward to Mac Geek Gab beginning its twentieth year! The Quick Tips segment is packed with gems like using the Google app to recognize a song you hum, dragging icons from Control Center to the Menubar, and a discussion about the new owners of Bartender. Learn about the importance of unplugging your office for some tech therapy, backing up cloud-stored files with CCC Backup, and setting up Apple Pay for developers on macOS 15. Keep the pace up by slowing down Mission Control with a terminal command and using your Apple Watch to identify circuits. Dive deeper into listener questions with tips on configuring Safari’s “Open Links with Profile” list using Velja and Open In, and managing Time Machine on an existing external disk. Discover solutions for email archiving with Mail Steward, Google Workspace, and Mail Archiver X, and stop Maps from offering unwanted directions. In the Cool Stuff Found segment, check out the iOS 18 Beta App Compatibility Chart, Howard Oakley’s Mints, and the Pass2U Wallet for custom Apple Wallet passes. Remember, with Mac Geek Gab’s 19 years of wisdom, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech insights and tricks! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1042 for Monday, June 17th, 2024 00:03:29 Hey, 19! June 17th: World Tesselation Day Mac Geek Gab’s 19th Birthday! First MGG First MacCast (and Adam’s first post announcing the new podcast) Quick Tips 00:00:01 Uncle Jamie-QT-Google App Can Recognize a Song you Hum 00:05:14 Mark M-QT-You can Drag Icons from Control Center to the Menubar 00:07:06 James-PSA-Bartender under new, mostly-silent, owners 00:13:18 Jedd-QT-I unplug everything in my office every six months…for therapy! 00:17:14 Grumpy-QT-CCC Backup has an option to back-up cloud-stored files like those on iCloud Drive 00:18:15 Chris-QT-Regarding the hassle of setting up ApplePay for developers …and related: macOS Sequoia will allow iCloud Sign-ins when Virtualized 00:22:18 Jim-QT-Use your Apple Watch to Identify Circuits 00:24:51 PorthosJon-QT-Slow down Mission Control/Spaces’ switching speed with Terminal Command defaults write com.apple.dock workspaces-edge-delay -float 2.0; killall Dock 00:30:22 JMM-PSA-iCloud Drive doesn’t back-up overwritten files Sponsors 00:33:14 SPONSOR: Ecamm Live is the all-in-one live streaming and video production studio for Mac Get one month free of Ecamm Live using promo code ‘macgeekgab’ at checkout. 00:34:50 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:36:25 Don-How do I configure Safari’s “Open Links with Profile” list? Velja Open In 00:43:56 Rick-Can I Use Time Machine on an Existing External Disk? 00:48:50 Deborah-What about Adam’s Email Archive? Mail Steward Google Workspace Mail Archiver X 00:59:21 Prof Josh-How do I stop Maps from offering me directions on where it thinks I want to go? Tideline Public House Cool Stuff Found 01:06:35 Adrian-CSF-iOS 18 Beta App Compatibility Chart 01:12:07 KiwiGraham-CSF-Mints from Howard Oakley 01:15:20 RandyWalker-CSF-Pass2U Wallet for putting your own passes/cards in Apple Wallet 01:20:19 MGG 1042 Outtro MacStock Coupon Code: MACGEEKGAB saves you $30! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode as Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton unpack the highlights from Apple’s WWDC Keynote. You’ll get the scoop on macOS Sequoia with its new iPhone mirroring feature and the much-anticipated password app coming to macOS. iOS 18 brings RCS support, satellite messaging, and the innovative “Send Later” feature in Messages. Plus, there’s the AI-based search and FaceTime’s remote control feature. You’ll also hear about watchOS 11’s new Vitals app and the exciting Double Tap API for developers. Don’t miss out on iPadOS 18’s long-awaited calculator and visionOS 2’s new gestures and travel mode. The discussion also touches on Apple’s push into AI with Apple Intelligence and their Private Cloud Compute Model, plus Xcode 16’s Swift Assist, making development smoother than ever. Stay ahead of the tech curve and remember, Always Be Performing and Don’t Get Caught unprepared in the fast-paced world of Apple updates. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1041 for Monday, June 10th, 2024 June 10th: National Black Cow Day 00:03:30 Dolby Atmos Sonos Beam 2 NVIDIA SHIELD Pro 00:06:15 macOS Sequoia Safari is the new Internet Explorer macOS iPhone Mirroring Password app coming to macOS 00:19:10 iOS 18 TV Time Messages in iOS 18 RCS Support Messages Via Satellite Send Later in Messages FaceTime Remote Control in a Device Offline Trail/Hiking AllTrails AI-based Search 00:37:43 Is Adam’s CPU slowing him down 00:38:58 watchOS 11 watchOS 11 Vitals App Double Tap API for developers 00:44:53 iPadOS 18 iPadOS 18’s new Calculator 00:50:08 tvOS Sponsors 00:51:39 SPONSOR: ExpressVPN – Stop missing out on great TV and get thousands of new shows with ExpressVPN, and get three extra months free at ExpressVPN.com/MGG 00:53:27 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:55:07 visionOS 2 New gestures Mouse Support Travel Mode (for Trains or Passenger Mode) 00:59:53 AI = Apple Intelligence Apple Private Cloud Compute Model 01:11:10 Xcode 16 Swift Assist 01:22:54 MGG 1041 Outtro Use code MACGEEKGAB to save $30 at MacStock 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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, dive into the latest Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that will keep your Mac life smooth and efficient. Time Machine gets a tweak with hourly, daily, and weekly options, while Zoom for Apple TV lets you disable Center Stage and manually control zoom and center. Learn about T-Mobile for international calls, using Google Voice, and the handy Digital Color Meter Mac app. Plus, find out how iCloud keeps backups of your contacts and fix that pesky Apple Pay double-click issue. The catchphrase “Don’t Get Caught” is your reminder to stay ahead of the curve with these essential tips. Listeners’ questions bring even more insights. Ralph wants to know why file copies slow down, and John seeks tips for narrowing search results on the Mac. We discuss moving OneDrive or iCloud Drive to an external drive, explore smart plug replacements for Wemo, and setting light or speaker volumes to specific percentages. Discover the budget-friendly Onn TV Box for streaming and AirReceiver for Android or Chromecast. Don’t miss out on reviews of microphones and grill thermometers, too! As always, Mac Geek Gab is your go-to source for the best Mac tips and tricks – don’t get caught without us! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1040 for Monday, June 3rd, 2024 June 3rd: Repeat Day (RePete day?) The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Time Machine now has options for Hourly, Daily, and Weekly 00:03:19 TimeMachineEditor 00:05:48 QT-Zoom for Apple TV lets you disable Center Stage *and* then control zoom and center manually Reincubate Camo 00:09:23 Lew-QT-CSF- T-Mobile for International Calls – AnonymSMS for Texts Google Voice Yoink 00:12:20 Todd-QT-Digital Color Meter Mac App SIP (also part of Setapp) 00:16:15 QT-Use the eyedropper in Pages (an other apps) to set the color of your image/font 00:17:23 Mark-QT-iCloud Keeps Backups of your Contacts 00:19:55 Jeff-QT-Fixing Apple Pay Double Click -v- Touch issue. Apple’s Apple Pay Test Site 00:23:18 HuskerDiver-QT-Apple TV Aerial Screensaver Will Show You Location Descriptions You can also swipe on the remote to change Aerial locations NVIDIA SHIELD Sponsors 00:28:48 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:30:18 Ralph-Why do my file copies slow down to a crawl after a while? 00:41:25 John-QT and ?-Searches in Messages and Mail FindAnyFile Narrow Search Results on the Mac 00:51:08 Pete-Move OneDrive or iCloud Drive to an external drive in spite of macOS Limitations? Will iCloud Drive Cross SymLinks? (answer: probably not) TwelveSouth iMac Stands 01:01:57 Kim-Replacement for Wemo Switch? iDevices Switches and Smart Plugs LifX Bulbs Meross HomeKit Wyze 01:07:11 Set Lights (or speaker volume) to percentages Cool Stuff Found 01:07:58 Joe-CSF-1024-The Onn TV Box is a $20 4K Android TV Streaming Box 01:08:57 Andrew Woodward-CSF-AirReceiver for Android or Chromecast lets you AirPlay to non-Apple devices ($2.99) 01:10:00 Bart-CSF-Reminders MenuBar 01:11:06 JT-CSF-512 Audio Tempest for only $35 Earthworks ETHOS Dynamics vs. Condensers 01:18:31 CSF-MeatIt Plus Grill Thermometer 01:24:50 MGG 1040 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

Discover quick tips and tricks for Apple devices like rotating images in Preview, switching iPhone apps with the Home Bar. Learn about troubleshooting Mac connectivity, efficient command line management, and strategies for managing roaming charges and two-factor authentication. Get insights on optimizing network performance, screen sharing on iOS devices, and contributors to Mackecab Premium.

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, dive into what Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton are watching for National Streaming Day. From the intriguing documentary “STEVE! A Steve Martin Documentary” to intense dramas like “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” the hosts cover a wide array of must-watch shows. They also recommend “Welcome to Wrexham,” “Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out,” and “Acapulco” for a diverse viewing experience. Each host shares their personal favorites, providing listeners with a well-rounded list of binge-worthy content. Maximize your tech efficiency with the latest Quick Tips, including how to swipe up in Apple Watch Workouts for real-time details and copying to the clipboard without formatting on iPhone. Learn essential Apple Watch battery-saving tricks and how to prepare your old Mac for resale. The hosts also answer pressing listener questions, like solving Apple Watch battery woes and re-indexing Spotlight. Enhance your online safety with a primer about how Tailscale works, and get the scoop on cool new finds like DNSHistory and BandMatch. Tune in and remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without these essential tech tips and show recommendations! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1038 for Monday, May 20th, 2024 00:02:38 May 20: National Streaming Day –– What are we each watching? Watch STEVE! A Steve Martin Documentary Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight Tracker Welcome to Wrexham Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out Whiplash Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Yellowstone & 1883 & 1923 Roadkill Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (and Sports Night) Acapulco Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Swipe Up in Apple Watch Workouts to see Real-Time Details 00:20:30 Alex-QT-Copy To Clipboard WITHOUT Formatting on iPhone 00:22:30 Enable “Start Workout Reminders” on Apple Watch 00:23:12 Jim-QT-Disable Wake on Wrist Raise to Save Battery 00:26:29 Jonathan-Solving Apple Watch Battery Woes Apple Watch iPhone App > General > Reset > Reset Sync Data 00:29:29 QT-What to do when selling an Old Mac How to Download and Install macOS Sponsors 00:31:17 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. 00:33:02 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:34:50 William-Spotlight keeps failing and needing to be re-indexed…why? 00:40:11 Greg-How to Quickly Get to 1st eMail in iPadOS 00:41:10 Perry-Why is Mail Misidentifying Me? MailMaven 00:49:54 Richard-What is Tailscale and Does It Protect Me while On Public Wi-Fi? 01:01:33 Rich-How to Watch TV from Overseas? Channels Channels FuboTV Project for NBC and others 01:03:32 Chris-My iPhone Autoplays with Bluetooth and CarPlay Show Business 00:58:26 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 01:11:27 Uncle Jamie-CSF-DNSHistory to find the old IP of an expired site How and why to edit your /etc/hosts file 01:14:06 LawyerJeff-CSF-BandMatch for musicians to meet other musicians 01:15:51 Joe-CSF-Zotify to backup your Spotify music 01:19:17 CSF-SiriusXM Top 1000 Country and Classic Rock Channels 01:21:38 MGG 1038 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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.

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’re in for a treat with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton as they delve deep into the nuances of everyday tech. Starting off, learn a clever Quick Tip from Uncle Jamie on how to use Preview for not just viewing but also adding, reordering, and merging PDFs—a true multitasker’s dream tool. But that’s not all, discover how disabling WPA3 could rejuvenate your stubborn IoT devices, ensuring they connect without a hitch. Struggling with your VPN? They’ve got you covered with solutions to avoid duplicate AirDrop destinations and unblock your mail sending woes. As the discussion heats up, Pete and Dave tackle some quirky tech challenges that might have you nodding in agreement or scratching your head. Did you know your 2.4GHz network penetrates brick walls more effectively than higher frequencies? And when it comes to sending sensitive documents securely, they suggest top tools like Tresorit Send and Dropbox Send to keep your private info under wraps. So, as you navigate these tech waters, remember: “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared. Tune into Mac Geek Gab for these insights and more, ensuring you stay one step ahead in the digital realm. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1036 for Monday, May 6th, 2024 May 6: National Beverage Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Blocktek-QT-Use Caps Lock as a Shutdown Notification Indicator 00:03:41 Nescafe Milk Foamer Throat Coat Tea 00:05:50 Uncle Jamie-QT-Add, reorder, merge PDFs and more with Preview PDFExpert (available with a student discount with a .edu) 00:08:40 QT-Disable WPA3 on Your Network. Your IOT Devices Will Thank You Skylight Frame 00:18:55 Missing Adam Today 00:19:44 Phil-QT-VPNs can add duplicate AirDrop destinations 00:21:37 StephrabNYC18-Turn off your VPN when using Ticketmaster 00:24:59 PP- Sending Mail Getting Blocked… Receive OK – It was “TailScale” VPN Tailscale WhatIsMyIp.com Wireguard VPN 00:32:15 Can I Use Two VPNs Simultaneously? Sponsors 00:35:56 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:37:34 SPONSOR: Backblaze. Get a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/mgg. Go there, play with it, and start protecting yourself from potential bad times. Start Today! 00:39:03 SPONSOR: BetterHelp. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GEEKGAB and get on your way to being your best self. 00:40:22 Pete Outsmarted Himself! 00:42:26 What the Heck Happened With Our Reset Apple ID Passwords? Making SWAGs Again Send Us Your SWAGs Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:54:49 JT Ray-Why Do I have Both Local and iCloud Desktop Folders? 00:57:00 Why Do I have Two Mail Accounts Listed? 01:02:23 JP-Duplicate File Finder? Gemini from MacPaw 01:07:40 James-Why do I need to connect IOT at 2.4GHz? 2.4GHz Goes Through Brick Walls Better Than Your Head 01:14:06 Matt-What’s the Best Way to Send Sensitive Documents to Tax Preparers? Tresorit Send Dropbox Send Box.com Adobe File Send 01:18:13 MGG 1036 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 The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1035, dive into a treasure trove of quick tips and cool finds with your favorite tech trio, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. Discover how to leverage Siri to unearth unread messages or take hands-free notes—even with paint on your hands! Learn how to utilize smart plugs for automating troublesome tech at home, like that stubborn old Sonos or garage door opener. Did you know that bright LED bulbs could be interfering with your Wi-Fi? Keep this in mind to avoid tech hiccups. And remember, don’t get caught with your tech down on Email Debt Forgiveness Day! In the Cool Stuff Found segment, explore the potential of iOS’s ChatGPT app’s voice interaction, and consider Pandoc for effortless format conversions. Curious about running your 2019 iMac from an external USB SSD? There’s a tip for that too. Syncing issues between Mac and iPhone? Get the fix here. And don’t miss the scoop on eero’s latest networking solutions. Make your digital life smoother and stay ahead—after all, “Don’t Get Caught” means being prepared with the right knowledge from Mac Geek Gab. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1035 for Monday, April 29th, 2024 April 29: Viral Video Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Use Siri to find Unread Messages When “Unread Messages” won’t show you anything but Messages is still badged 00:03:14 Paul-QT-Hey, Siri Take a Note… / Pause (with paint on hands and airbuds in!) feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:06:00 Joe-QT-1034-Get Bookmarks Right From Safari’s Search Bar…and Have Siri Remind You At a Place 00:11:04 QT-Use a Smart Plug and automation to restart pesky devices (older Sonos, MyQ Garage Door Opener, More) 00:13:53 CSF-Meross HomeKit Compatible Garage Door Opener 00:15:56 Allison-CSF-Tailwind iQ3 garage door remote Meross Smart Plug 00:23:26 Uncle Jamie-CSF-ratGDO for controlling your garage door openers 00:25:08 Tim-PSA-1033-Bright LED Garage Light Bulbs Can Create Wi-Fi Interference 00:27:10 QT-Email Debt Forgiveness Day coming on April 30th ReplyAll Podcast Sponsors 00:28:50 SPONSOR: Ecamm Live is the all-in-one live streaming and video production studio for Mac Get one month free of Ecamm Live using promo code ‘macgeekgab’ at checkout. 00:30:35 Don’t Get Caught With Your Tech Down Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:32:40 UpsideDownFoodPyramid-How can I sync Apple Photos with Google Photos? 00:34:12 OurStanley-Can I run my 2019 iMac from External USB SSD? 00:39:29 DanWieder-Messages Not Syncing Between Mac and iPhone 00:48:07 MIke-Should we increase the number of things we learn each episode? 00:53:27 Log the name of people in your photos Show Business 00:57:09 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 01:00:18 PPete-CSF-iOS ChatGPT App’s Voice Interaction 01:03:35 Chicago Tom-CSF-1027–Pandoc to convert between different text formats 01:05:15 eero Max 7 Review and eero Pro 6E, too 01:12:43 Bombshell, the Hedy Lamarr Story 01:14:35 Paul-CSF-iCalBuddy to Access Calendar from Terminal icalbuddy -iep datetime,title eventsToday+14 01:16:12 Eliot-CSF-1034–TouchRetouch for cleaning up photos on iPhone (also Elbert, Allison, and more) HitPaw 01:19:11 MGG 1035 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! MGG  Live Calendar MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews 224-888-GEEK The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network