What Have I Put Between Me and the Internet‪?‬ Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, discover how to effortlessly scan documents using your iPhone’s camera, a lifesaver tip straight from KiwiGraham-QT. Having trouble with hotel Wi-Fi? Larry’s woes might sound familiar; Adam Christionson, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton will help you learn how to tackle uncooperative hotel networks with tools like GLi.Net’s MT3000 Travel Router and a few savvy browser tricks. Remember, when you’re on the go, never let your tech guard down—“Don’t Get Caught” without a solid connection!

Meanwhile, boost your Mac’s functionality with tips on optimizing Wi-Fi performance and remapping FN key settings using Keyboard Maestro, BetterTouchTool, or Keysmith. Pilot Pete also drops a nugget on reviving an unresponsive Siri—because when technology doesn’t behave, you need to know how to whip it back into shape. Plus, Adam touches on the ever-important topic of device security. Wondering if you need antivirus for your iOS devices? Stay tuned for straightforward advice and why sometimes, simpler is safer when it comes to protecting your digital life.

Press play and enjoy, folks!



00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1033 for Monday, April 15th, 2024



April 15: National Anime Day





Opening QT:



00:00:01 KiwiGraham-QT Use iPhone Camera to Scan a Document to Files



GeniusScan





00:03:33 Modified AMJ to transport horses on an airplane



Always Extra Horsepower









Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 



00:08:43 Larry-My Mac didn’t want to join the hotel Wi-Fi



http://neverssl.com/

http://captive.apple.com/

GLi.Net MT3000 Travel Router

Type thisisunsafe or badidea into Chrome to bypass security warnings

When PIA is a PITA

What Have I Put Between Me and the Internet?





00:22:56 Jim-Recently Slower WiFi performance



Wi-Fi Explorer





00:30:43 Dean-How can I remap FN key settings?



Keyboard Maestro

BetterTouchTool

Keysmith





00:34:55 PorthosJon-Does SMS Still Get Through with Airplane Mode and Wi-Fi Calling?



Minternational Plans Are Permanently Half Price









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MOAR Questions (and hopefully MOAR Answers!)



00:45:23 PilotPete-QT How to Fix Siri When Siri is UnResponsive

00:48:22 Steve-Any advice for repairing a Family Sharing disaster?



tcook@apple.com





00:56:05 David-Do I need AntiVirus/AntiMalware apps on my iPhone or ...