Beware The Lightning Bunnies

Celebrate IBM PC Day with a tech-packed Mac Geek Gab episode? Sure…why not? Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton start with some fun tangents about how the IBM PC relates to Steve Jobs, Apple, Bill Gates, and the art of leadership. Packed with Quick Tips, you’ll learn how to streamline your digital life, like using Do Not Disturb for event durations, and swiping right in Messages for instant replies. Whether you’re curious about mice vs. trackpads, or how to prevent butt dials with upside-down iPhones, this episode covers it all.

From cleaning out Lightning port bunnies to setting up secure networks for your IoT devices, this episode tackles the mysteries of tech with practical advice. Get the scoop on iOS 18’s flashlight tweaks and upcoming RCS support, then dive into listener questions about bandwidth needs, smart home devices, and managing your Photos library. Don’t get caught without the latest tips—whether you’re protecting your personal data or optimizing your smart home, Mac Geek Gab has you covered!

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1050 for Monday, August 12th, 2024
  • August 12th: IBM PC Day
  • 00:02:01 About IBM PC Day… and then some tangents about Steve Jobs, IBM, Bill Gates, and leadership in general
• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Marty-QT-Choose Do Not Disturb for event durations so you don’t forget!
  • 00:08:15 Grumpy-QT-Swipe right in Messages for Instant Reply
    • And swipe left for time stamps!
  • 00:10:00 Does anyone still use a mouse instead of a trackpad?
    • Or how about a trackball?
  • 00:15:26 Tony-QT-Rename your iCloud Downloads folder to limit confusion
    • Addressing (if not Answering) the Mysteries Of The Universe
  • 00:19:47 Joe-QT-1003-Upside down iPhones don’t butt dial
  • 00:22:36 Cleaning out the Lightning (and USB-C) Bunnies
  • 00:26:02 Use Chrome to Enter MGG August Giveaway for Camo
  • 00:31:14 DLH-iOS 18 flashlight can set brightness AND beam width!
  • 00:36:38 DLH-QT-RCS Support Coming to iOS 18 is carrier dependent
• Sponsors
  • 00:40:13 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.
• Show Business
  • 00:41:46 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 
  • 00:44:20 Andy-How much bandwidth is enough?
  • 00:56:14 Chris-Smart Home Devices Aren’t Acting Smart after Router Change
    • TP-Link Deco AX3000
  • 01:03:15 Clif-Be aware of your employer’s data privacy policies before you put personal data on your work devices
  • 01:04:03 Clif-Should I setup a secure network for my IOT devices?
  • 01:13:22 Felix-How do I move my Photos library back to my Mac from an external drive?
    • PowerPhotos
  • 01:22:16 Paul-CSF-iCloudPD to Download iCloud Photos to Your Synology
• 01:24:33 MGG 1050 Outtro
  • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
  • Dav