<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="How Do We Say G? — Mac Geek Gab 1143 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=230%2C230&ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=160%2C160&ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>Geek Pride Day kicks off an episode packed with the kind of tips you’ll actually use. You’ll learn why Shift+Tab is your fastest escape from a runaway numbered list, how holding the lower-left CarPlay button summons Siri, and why copy/paste (and drag-and-drop) between apps still beats exporting and re-importing every time. You’ll also get the real story on Comcast’s email migration (spoiler: it’s not mandatory), discover why the Screenshot app blows past Command-Shift-5 (and -4), and figure out how to shut down the fake browser notifications hijacking your Mac. Then it’s into the meaty stuff: whether those no-name fast chargers are quietly cooking your devices, and the brands the guys actually trust to plug in without worry.</p>
<p>Public charging stations look innocent until they aren’t, so the crew breaks down power-only cables, data blockers, and the chillingly clever O.MG Cable from Hak5: Don’t Get Caught handing a stranger the keys to your iPhone over a free USB port. You’ll get strategies for sharing organized photo libraries with the non-Mac humans in your life, dock recommendations for driving external monitors from your laptop, and a stacked Cool Stuff Found run featuring Gifski for gorgeous animated GIFs, WhatCable.uk for decoding that mystery USB-C cable in your drawer, Talk For Me v3 piping text-to-speech into FaceTime calls, and free GigSky eSIM data for Visa Signature cardholders heading abroad. Press play, take notes, and keep your gear (and your data) yours.</p>
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<li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1143">Mac Geek Gab 1143</a> for Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/may-25">May 25th</a>, 2026
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<li aria-level="1">May 25th: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek_Pride_Day">Geek Pride Day</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway">MGG Monthly Giveaway</a> – Enter to win a Function101 Apple TV Button Remote</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/merch">The MGG Merch Store is Live!</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Quick Tips
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<li aria-level="1">00:00:01 Ben-QT-Use Shift+Tab to back out of a numbered list</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:03:31 Todd-QT-Hold Lower-Left CarPlay button to invoke Siri</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:04:39 QT-Remember you can copy/paste images between apps
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<li aria-level="1">Drag-and-Drop often works, too, even while switching apps</li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:07:02 Eric-QT-1142-<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast_Xfinity/comments/1qgk7ud/comment/o0cyvf4/?solution=99e1fa2246095ba299e1fa2246095ba2&js_challenge=1&token=bbbe4bf1c9a2b5160829c4be34da586190aeaabd41558887dfacfe3d97d26856&jsc_orig_r=&utm_source=embedv2&utm_medium=comment_embed&utm_content=action_bar">The Comcast Email switch isn’t mandatory</a>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/yahoo-email-migration-overview">Upgrade your comcast.net email experience to Yahoo Mail</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:16:15 J-QT-Use the Screenshot app for more screenshot flexibility
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<li aria-level="1">Store your screenshots on a shared drive (<a href="https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive">iCloud Drive</a>, <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/">Dropbox</a>, <a href="https://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/feature/drive">Synology Drive</a>, etc)</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html">OnyX</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Sponsors
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<li aria-level="1">00:20:05 SPONSOR:<a href="https://evenrealities.com/"> Even Realities G2</a>. Use promo code MGG at<a href="http://evenrealities.com/"> evenrealities.com</a> to get 10% off Even Ring 1 and/or Even Clip when you add them to your Even G2 order.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:22:06 SPONSOR:<a href="https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/"> BBEdit</a>, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
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<li aria-level="1">00:23:37 Rick-How do I stop fraudulent notifications on my Mac?
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<li aria-level="1">Check your browser’s notifications</li>
<li aria-level="1">Check your browser extension</li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:30:54 Joe-Are No-Name-Brand Fast Chargers Safe?
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<li aria-level="1">An incomplete list of brands we trust
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.anker.com/collections/chargers">Anker Chargers</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.baseus.com/collections/chargers?srsltid=AfmBOorUDYW2KtmACBavrg1SDzI_nfg_J0x3yf_Pa1KuBjhAjjpXkD5R">Baseus Chargers</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://us.ugreen.com/collections/charger">Ugreen Chargers</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://satechi.com/">Satechi Chargers</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:40:15 <a href="https://www.tested.com/">Adam Savage’s Tested Channel</a>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Cable-Blocker-Charge-6-6ft/dp/B0FJBP1RGL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=W4DRQXI6EUXW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cx3HGAsXhDFzZZxChGUpuPw8r_TCHQNSJ6IUJSdVh__cAxzWo8Fshy19yXPIEQ6VclsevCIwH7T7InteB-nTizTDbtETQbAH33uT7CwJ-eFWHIHsnUsU8YQEQHwSbFkjhGe7n9eDl_tsd1vi5cTrmDWFEdFZIH-NxfeXpAm123TYklqkyNwlyFHmsELuLNd1l4x4E6bO0bd9fZBJex__Xybcutr8xzn4nvGihq8X3QE.VQEAO1VDZ8EdXeHCqmu_Uaar5SYlecWZJzwNXh89rmE&dib_tag=se&keywords=power+only+usb+c+cable&qid=1779286938&sprefix=power+only+usb+c+cabl%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-3">Power Only Cables for “Public Charging Stations”</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://shop.hak5.org/products/omg-cable">Hak5 – O.MG Cable</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00FA9GXKM/macgeekgab-20">Data Blocker Pass Through Connectors</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:49:50 Kenneth-Sharing organized photos with all my family, including non-Mac-users
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<li aria-level="1">Flickr Pro</li>
<li aria-level="1">Or your cloud-based USB stick options:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/resources/best-way-to-share-photos">Dropbox (for Photo Sharing)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6131416?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop">Google Drive (for Photo Sharing) </a></li>
</ul>
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<li aria-level="1">00:57:32 Brent-What docks do you recommend for my laptop with external monitors?</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Cool Stuff Found
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<li aria-level="1">01:03:47 Ben-CSF-<a href="https://gif.ski/">Gifski</a>, a free, full-featured Movie-to-Animated GIF converter</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:08:12 <a href="https://www.whatcable.uk/">Gary-CSF-WhatCable.uk</a> to learn what your USB-C Cables can do</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:09:32 Darrin-CSM-<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-for-me/id6447722734">Talk For Me v3.0</a> allows Text To Speech to be routed into FaceTime and voice calls</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:12:01 J-CSF-<a href="https://www.gigsky.com/visa-home">Free GigSky eSIM plans with Visa Signature Cards</a>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.usmobile.com/apple-watch-cellular-plan?srsltid=AfmBOoqp8d0Ajg1KfLN7sIdZ9faLPIRhOP5cEGmNBhxkUxaXkdyVaicU">US Mobile’s Unlimited plan comes with an included Apple Watch plan, too!</a></li>
</ul>
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<li aria-level="1">01:14:04 ATC-<a href="https://darknetdiaries.com/">Darknet Diaries Podcast</a>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/161/">EP 161: MG</a> – With the developer of the O.MG Cable from Hak5</li>
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<li aria-level="1">01:15:30 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1143">MGG 1143</a> Outtro
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway">MGG Monthly Giveaway</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Bandwidth Provided by <a href="https://cachefly.com/">CacheFly</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: <a href="http://sothereiwas.us/">So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://debutfilmpodcast.com/">The Debut Film Podcast</a> – Adam’s new podcast!</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dave’s <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs)</a> and <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab (for Working Musicians)</a> Podcasts</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://macgeekgab.com/merch">MGG Merch is Available!</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/app">Mac Geek Gab iOS</a> app</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4n7jezVHKzJJW7MykDu7Q">Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/calendar">Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/premium">This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.backbeatmedia.com/">BackBeat Media Podcast Network</a></li>
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