Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance Mac Geek Gab

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



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00:30:22 JMM-PSA-iCloud Drive doesn’t back-up overwritten files





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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

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00:55:07 visionOS 2



New gestures

Mouse Support

Travel Mode (for Trains or Passenger Mode)

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

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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?



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In this week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast, dive into a trove of quick tips and tech tricks to streamline your Apple experience. Jim kicks things off by showing you how to drag images or hyperlinks into a new browser tab for efficiency. Mark M. follows up with a tip on rotating images in Preview using the Option key, while Daoud demonstrates how to quickly switch iPhone apps with the Home Bar. Dave, Adam, and Pete discuss the intuitiveness of macOS and iOS, and share a light-hearted story about babies prank-calling Steve Wozniak.

PCUnix reminds you to check the tip of your Apple Pencil if it stops working, and Grumpy shares how to properly enable Wi-Fi when connected via Ethernet to keep your Mac running smoothly with Continuity features. Bob’s tip on normalizing tab switching with BetterTouchTool and James’s advice on dragging items between Spaces round out this section with practical gestures and app recommendations like Yoink and Pastebot.

The episode continues with your questions answered. Felix learns how to stop Spotlight from indexing too frequently with tools like OnyX and CleanMyMac X. Doug tackles interference issues during presentations using Keynote, while David gets advice on teaching his iPhone new spellings. For reliable screen sharing amongst two Mac users, your three favorite geeks recommend tools like Splashtop and Zoom. Finally, Mark Fowler discusses the best ways to receive texts and calls while traveling abroad, highlighting services like SkypeIn and Google Voice. Remember, Don’t Get Caught without these handy tips and tricks to enhance your Apple ecosystem.



00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1039 for Monday, May 27th, 2024



May 27: Memorial Day (also National Sunscreen Day)

The MGG Discord Server is Live!

The MGG Merch Store is Live!





Quick Tips



00:00:01 Jim-QT-Drag an Image or Hyperlink to a New Browser Tab



State Lines & Porpoises





00:04:09 Mark M-QT-Option Click Preview’s Rotation Button to Rotate to the Right



Three Lefts DO Make a Right

You Can Bluetooth a Keyboard to Your iPhone





00:08:16 Daoud-QT-Quickly Switch iPhone Apps with Home Bar

00:12:03 The intuitiveness of macOS and iOS

00:14:34 Babies were prank calling Woz

00:17:03 PCUnix-QT-If Your Apple Pencil Isn’t Working…Check The Tip



 New Tips – Cheaper on Amazon





00:19:17 Grumpy-QT-When Ethernet-connected, enable Wi-Fi but don’t connect to any network

00:22:43 Bob-QT-Normalize tab switching with BetterTouchTool (or something like it)



Gesture Triggers from Keyboard Maestro





00:28:08 James-QT-Drag items between Spaces



Paste Clipboard Manager

Yoink

Pastebot





00:35:21 QT-Add Tracks to Spotify Playlist By Simply Pasting In Links



Gig Gab Podcast









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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









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This week on Mac Geek Gab 1037, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton have packed the episode with indispensable tips and updates, starting with one from listener Ben about using Option-Space in Finder for a full-screen Quick Look. Then it’s on to swiftly moving between tabs in Safari with Control-Tab, and optimizing your use of Airtags as innovative beacons and triggers.

Don’t miss out on harnessing AI to create personalized wallpapers, and make sure your read receipts in Messages are working as intended. The latest Apple event brings exciting updates too, featuring new iPad Pros, iPad Airs, and major upgrades to Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, and your two geeks discuss their reactions to all of it!

In the question and answer segment, Dave & Adam tackle problems like correcting your Mac’s time settings with a simple terminal command and deciding whether to migrate your system or start fresh with a ‘nuke-and-pave’ approach.

Learn how to approach DKIM records to ensure your emails aren’t bouncing back and explore tools like 1Focus for enhanced screen time management and New.Space for securely transmitting sensitive documents.

Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!



00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1037 for Monday, May 13th, 2024



May 13: Top Gun Day

The MGG Discord Server is Live!

The MGG Merch Store is Live!





Quick Tips



00:00:01 Ben-QT-Option-Space in Finder for Full-Screen Quick Look

00:03:28 Troy-QT-In Safari, Control-Tab moves you from Tab to Tab

00:07:31 Mike-QT-Set the distance on proximity reminders

00:10:30 Using an Airtag as a beacon and trigger

00:12:02 David in Missouri-QT-Use AI to generate custom wallpaper

00:15:37 DLH-1034-Read Receipts for Messages follow-up

00:20:02 Andrew-QT-1034-Remove Extraneous Text from Contacts’ Notes Field

00:23:28 Dan-QT-Encryption can slow down the mounting of Time Machine drives





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00:30:51 Apple Event – New iPad Pros, New iPad Airs, New Logic Pro, New Final Cut Pro

00:37:28 Check in on Apple Vision Pro

Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!



00:46:31 Gil-Should I Migrate or Nuke-and-Pave?

00:53:29 Jeremiah-My Mac’s Time is Wrong…How do I fix it?



sudo sntp -sS time.apple.com

Lingon





00:57:48 Jedd-DKIM Records on my Custom Domain are Bouncing Mail



DKIM Is A Four-Letter Word