Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
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Get answers to your Apple tech questions every week! Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more — all delivered in a fun, friendly way that helps geeks and everyday users alike. Don’t Get Caught without your tech working right!

  1. Doing The AirPods Dance

    14 JUL • MGG PREMIUM EARLY ACCESS

    Doing The AirPods Dance

    Fix AirPods fit, Apple TV Wi-Fi, iCloud aliases, USB-C cable tips, and more in Mac Geek Gab 1098—Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1098 for Monday, July 14th, 2025 ============================================= July 14th: National Tape Measure Day Police Code 10-98 - Assignment Completed…or…JailBreak! (why can’t both be true?) MGG Monthly Giveaway - Victrola Turntable Quick Tips ============================================= 00:00:01 Jim-QT-Add a modifier key to hot corners to keep from accidentally triggering them 00:02:12 Chicago Tom-QT-Renaming Flags in Apple Mail 00:04:54 rnDoug-QT-Flip your AirPods upside down to resolve fit issues 00:08:36 MySpoonIsTooBig & ChicagoTom-QT-Possible fixes for flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi connections 00:10:32 Chicago Tom-QT-Apple Maps lets you do custom routes in iOS 18, too...kinda Sponsors ============================================= 00:13:33 SPONSOR: K12 can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now - and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now 00:15:04 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg. 00:16:21 SPONSOR: Constant Contact makes marketing easier and more effective for small businesses like yours. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! ============================================= 00:17:54 Michael-Should I consolidate Dropbox into iCloud to save $$? Mint Mobile (it’ll cut your “big three” cell phone bill in half) 00:25:28 Eddie-I need a good, standalone router with some nerdy flexibility Synology WRX560 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (doesn’t have Wi-Fi, so you’d need to add that) 00:30:28 Ian-Why can't I receive to my new iCloud aliases? Check out NosillaCast 00:34:02 Michael-New iPhone and watch craziness Sponsors ============================================= 00:41:29 SPONSOR: Function Health gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MGG. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. 00:42:53 SPONSOR: OpenPhone is the #1 business phone system that streamlines and scales your customer communications. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG Don’t Get Caught ============================================= 00:44:22 Paul-DGC-Some inexpensive USB-C cables aren't equal on both sides Mac Geek Gab 996 (“What’s the Difference Between USB4 vs. Thunderbolt (3/4) Cables?” starts at 47:50) 00:51:06 Bob-DGC-You can't migrate accounts that ever had Apple Music profiles 00:54:25 RusselG-DGC-Check your nits before you buy a display DisplayBuddy Cool Stuff Found ============================================= 01:00:30 Joel-CSF-1096-Use Raspberry Pi for Time Machine backups 01:02:51 Cory-CSF-Copilot Money Using Apple Card (and Apple Savings) as one’s primary card 01:07:52 JanLandy-CSF-Clop to auto optimize images, video, PDFs (also in Setapp) Permute Downie yt-dlp from the Terminal Show Business ============================================= 01:12:15 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment 01:16:44 MGG 1098 Outtro ============================================= MGG Monthly Giveaway - Victrola Turntable

    1h 19m
  2. Bring Your Own Dog — Mac Geek Gab 1097

    6 DAYS AGO

    Bring Your Own Dog — Mac Geek Gab 1097

    You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music, and securing your Time Machine volumes inside encrypted APFS containers, this episode […]

    1h 19m
  3. He's Mr. Hundred and One!

    30 JUN

    He's Mr. Hundred and One!

    You’re about to level up your tech game with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that’ll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. From keeping tabs on low AirPods battery via the Today view widget to renaming your Spaces for better Mac workflow, it’s all here. Discover magnetic […]

    1h 17m
  4. Is it appleOS 26? Or aquaOS 26?

    23 JUN

    Is it appleOS 26? Or aquaOS 26?

    Ready to upgrade or migrate your Mac? You’ll learn the smartest way to do it from Adam’s shiny new M4 MacBook Pro to migration tips that help you avoid the dreaded cruft. Whether you’re going Mac-to-Mac over Thunderbolt or restoring from Time Machine, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget those […]

    1h 20m
  5. My Zulu Converter is Offline

    16 JUN

    My Zulu Converter is Offline

    You’re gonna love this jam-packed episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dive in with a barrage of Quick Tips, like turning your wonky circle sketches into perfect shapes, compressing image sizes with Mail and Squash, and even tricking Safari into showing you paywalled content. Your fellow geeks also bring sharp insights—from […]

    1h 24m
  6. Hello Again, Round-Rect!

    10 JUN

    Hello Again, Round-Rect!

    In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into everything Apple announced for macOS 26 “Tahoe” and beyond. Get the scoop on which Macs make the cut, how Spotlight finally grows up into a proper launcher—with clipboard history—and why Shortcuts just became […]

    1h 23m
  7. MGG...Jeopardy Style

    2 JUN

    MGG...Jeopardy Style

    This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’ll learn how to outsmart your tech before it tries to outsmart you. Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton deliver a barrage of Quick Tips, including reviving dead notifications by force-quitting Notification Center, rethinking your Dock layout for remote desktops, and leveraging iOS’s […]

    1h 20m
  8. Is That Foreboding or Foreshadowing?

    26 MAY

    Is That Foreboding or Foreshadowing?

    Ever wished you could merge your Apple accounts or automate your lawn care? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to finally merge your Apple accounts, combining your purchases and iCloud data seamlessly. Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the long-awaited solution for those juggling multiple Apple […]

    1h 20m
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Get answers to your Apple tech questions every week! Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more — all delivered in a fun, friendly way that helps geeks and everyday users alike. Don’t Get Caught without your tech working right!

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