Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information (and Some Useful Ones, Too!)
In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you’re diving deep into the world of Mac tips and tricks with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. From the best screen capture tools to mastering macOS reinstallation, you’ll get insights on how to streamline your Mac experience. Learn how to keep screenshots organized, manage HDR on your iPhone, and discover handy utilities like Shottr and OnyX that can make your workflow smoother. Plus, if you’re worried about getting caught without a backup, Adam shares a close call that underscores the importance of always being prepared.
Don’t get caught missing out on how to adjust photo timestamps on your Mac or record videos with your AirPods. Your three favorite geeks answers listener questions, providing practical solutions like using MetaImage for metadata edits and Filmic Pro for capturing top-quality audio with your iPhone. Whether you’re automating drive mounting or keeping your Synology Docker containers up-to-date, these tips ensure you’re always a step ahead in the tech game.
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1051 for Monday, August 19th, 2024
- August 19th: National Aviation Day
- Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Makay-QT-Remember that CONTROL sends Screenshots to the Clipboard
- 00:02:20 More Screen Capture Options
- Shottr
- CleanShot X
- OnyX for configuring screenshots’ saving location
- Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information
- 00:11:42 Raymond-QT-Reinstalling macOS the Apple Way
- How to download and install macOS
- 00:18:10 Grumpy-You can still buy an unlocked phone with Apple financing
- Follow-Ups
- 00:22:13 Scott-CSFR-1049–BLE Unlock solves the selective unlock problem
- 00:25:24 Ben-1049-Lock Your Mac with the right key combinations
- 00:27:01 Managing HDR on iPhone
- 00:30:41 Raph-1047-Adam encoded DVD collection
- MakeMKV (MakeMKV on BluRay)
- Mac DVD Ripper Pro
- 00:35:17 Peter-1049-Mount drives with automation and smart home!
- 00:39:14 Michael-CSF-1049-Jettison from St. Clair ejects disks automatically
- Sponsors
- 00:40:55 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. It’s security for the way we work today.
- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:42:52 Joe-How do I adjust the timestamp of Photos on my Mac?
- MetaImage – Edit Image Metadata from SetApp
- 00:47:08 Nicole-How do I record videos with audio from my AirPods on my iPhone?
- Filmic Pro
- 00:52:04 Adam Almost Got Caught…Backups Saved The Day!
- 00:42:52 Joe-How do I adjust the timestamp of Photos on my Mac?
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedAugust 19, 2024 at 9:15 AM UTC
- Length1h 19m
- Episode1.1K
- RatingClean