Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson

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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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Mic-graines and Infotainment!
JUN 8, 2026
Mic-graines and Infotainment!
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Dave and Pilot Pete break down the battery chaos introduced by iOS 26.5, which brought overheating, accelerated drain, and even blocked wired charging on iPhone 17 and Air models. The fix that&#8217;s working for most people: disable iCloud Keychain first, run Reset All Settings, then carefully re-enable iCloud sync — otherwise you&#8217;ll nuke your Wi-Fi passwords across every device. iOS 26.5.1 is out and should help, but until you&#8217;ve updated, your electrons deserve better. You&#8217;ll also learn why Apple ID passkeys are locked to Apple&#8217;s own keychain with no known path to third-party managers like 1Password or Keeper, and why editing a contact on a modern Mac can somehow peg every CPU core — in 2026, no less.</p> <p>From there, Dave and Pete tackle the full listener mailbag: how to rescue missing contact names from Messages, the right way to boot a MacBook with a broken display into clamshell mode so it actually uses the external monitor, and a deep dive on 5K vs. 4K displays where Dave argues your eyes may not care as much as the pixel-per-inch math suggests. You&#8217;ll get smart ideas for repurposing a 2015 iPad Pro that can&#8217;t run modern apps — including Dave&#8217;s Claude Code-built weather dashboard running off a headless iMac as a web interface. A crashing 2021 MacBook Pro turns out to have been felled by a single bad SD card, and the lesson is golden: feed your crash reports to an LLM and let it do the digging. And Don&#8217;t Get Caught with outdated OpenAI macOS apps — update ChatGPT, Codex, Atlas, and Codex CLI before June 12th to stay ahead of a code-signing rotation triggered by a compromised open-source library.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1145">Mac Geek Gab 1145</a> for Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/june-8">June 8th</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">June 8th: <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-best-friends-day-june-8">National Best Friends Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway">MGG Monthly Giveaway</a> &#8211; Win a license to SaneBox</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Quick Tips <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:01 Dan-QT-Multi-select on iPhone with a quick drag</li> <li aria-level="1">00:04:31 Tim-QT-Have iOS 26.5 Battery Drain? 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JUN 1, 2026
Translate Anything, Tame Your Desktop, and Dodge the Plex Price Hike
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Translate Anything, Tame Your Desktop, and Dodge the Plex Price Hike – Mac Geek Gab 1144 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/translate-tame-desktop-plex-price-mgg1144.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>This week you&#8217;ll learn to lean on Apple Intelligence to translate almost any text on the fly, lock down and hide sensitive apps on iOS, and finally tame your Desktop by remembering it&#8217;s just part of the Finder: flip on Stacks and/or let Hazel do the sorting for you. You&#8217;ll dig into why a 4K monitor looks different on your Mac than it does on Windows or Linux, hear how a BenQ display stacks up against a beloved LG, and grab Mirror Mode and BetterDisplay tricks for when you power down an external screen. Cracked your MacBook screen? Hook up an external display to rescue your data, or give that machine new life as a headless server. You&#8217;ll also get Siri reminding you the moment you arrive somewhere, and discover why your robot vacuum deserves an annual reset.</p> <p>Then it&#8217;s your questions: whether you actually need a Plex Pass, and how to not get caught off guard when the lifetime price leaps to $749.99 on July 1st! Plus how to wrangle your @mac.com, @me.com, and @icloud.com addresses and confirm a cable is truly PD-qualified before you trust it.</p> <p>Cool Stuff Found rounds things out with a color-screen USB cable tester, single-purpose apps that nail one job, agentic coding adventures, a Logitech Combo Touch case for your iPad Pro, and Mole&#8217;s brand-new macOS app. And when your Mac finally screams that it&#8217;s out of space? You&#8217;ll know exactly what to do. Don&#8217;t Get Caught missing it.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1144">Mac Geek Gab 1144</a> for Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/june-1">June 1st</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">June 1st: <a href="https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/june/flipacoinday.htm">Flip a Coin Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway">MGG Monthly Giveaway</a> &#8211; Win a license to SaneBox</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Quick Tips <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:01 Clif-QT-Use Apple Intelligence to translate (almost) any text</li> <li aria-level="1">00:03:33 Pilot Pete-QT-iOS Secure Apps &amp; Hide Apps iOS <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MacGeekGab/shorts">Mac Geek Gab YouTube Channel Shorts</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:05:41 Ben-QT-Reminder that the Desktop is part of the Finder</li> <li aria-level="1">00:06:33 Using Stacks on the Desktop <ul> <li aria-level="1">Finder, move to Desktop, then View &gt; Use Stacks</li> <li aria-level="1">Use <a href="https://www.noodlesoft.com/forums/index.php">Hazel</a> to keep your Desktop, Downloads, and more organized</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:12:39 Albert-QT-<a href="https://news.collver.biz/another-piece-on-why-your-mac-looks-wrong-on-a-4k-monitor-even-a-great-one/">Why a 4K Monitor is Different on Mac vs. Windows/Linux</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:16:01 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0FNNH6Y4G/macgeekgab-20">BenQ MA270UP 27” 4K Display</a> looks (to Dave) as good as his former LG Display</li> <li aria-level="1">00:20:04 Drewski-QT-Mirror Mode helps when powering off a connected external monitor <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://betterdisplay.pro/">BetterDisplay</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DQFF7FBS/macgeekgab-20">LG 27UP850K-W 27-inch Ultrafine 4K UHD</a> that Adam uses</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:23:55 What to do when your MacBook screen is broken? <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://github.com/hjdhjd/prismcast">PrismCast</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:27:11 Pilot Pete-QT-Ask Siri to Remind you to do something when you arrive at a location</li> <li aria-level="1">00:29:31 Dave-WWDC week vs. a Red Barchetta <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://frogpants.com/pages/nerdtacular">Nerdtacular</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:32:34 Dave-QT-Reset all your robot vacuum once a year</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Sponsors <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:35:02 SPONSOR:<a href="https://cargurus.com/"> CarGurus</a>. Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus. Check it out at<a href="https://cargurus.com/"> https://cargurus.com/</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:36:44 SPONSOR:<a href="https://nordlayer.com/browser"> NordLayer Browser</a>. The business browser built for how modern work actually happens — giving IT the visibility and control to secure SaaS, stop phishing, and prevent data leaks right at the source.</li> <li aria-level="1">00:38:06 MGG’s Longest Continually-Running Sponsor: <a href="https://www.barebones.com/support/bbedit/notes-16.0.html">Bare Bones released BBEdit 16!</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">MGG Reviews <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:39:11 Jeff Murphy-<a href="https://macgeekgab.com/review">MGG Review</a>-Favorite podcast for when I’m mowing the lawn</li> <li aria-level="1">00:39:45 NYCSteph18-<a href="https://macgeekgab.com/review">MGG Review</a>-True! At least five new things learned every week</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:40:56 Brian-Do I need a<a href="https://www.plex.tv/plans/"> Plex Pass</a>?</li> <li aria-level="1">00:42:34 <a href="https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/">Lifetime Plex Pass jumping to $749.99 on July 1st</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:46:19 Kirit-How best to manage @mac.com @me.com and @icloud.com addresses?</li> <li aria-level="1">00:53:32 Brian-How can I tell if my cable is PD Qualified? <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ul.com/software/product-sourcing-and-certifications-database">Search UL Database</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://usb.org/products">Search USB.org certified database</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Describe what you have and ask your favorite LLM to do the legwork</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Cool Stuff Found <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:57:57 Tom-CSF-1143-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DYJL5Z67/macgeekgab-20">Treedix USB Cable Tester with Color Screen</a> &#8211; $49</li> <li aria-level="1">01:00:27 Dave-CSF-<a href="https://macpaw.com/news/one-use-case-apps">MacPaw one-use-case apps</a></li> <li aria-level="1">01:05:33 Agentic Coding with <a href="https://claude.ai/giggab">Claude Code</a> and more</li> <li aria-level="1">01:08:15 Pilot Pete-CSF-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0D3NKVVM6/macgeekgab-20">Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case for iPad Pro</a> 13-inch (M4, M5)</li> <li aria-level="1">01:11:49 Dave-CSF-<a href="https://mole.fit/">Mole</a> now has a macOS GUI App</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:13:34 I ran out of space on my Mac!</li> <li aria-level="1">01:14:43 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1144">MGG 1144</a> Outtro <ul> <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> &#8211; 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> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/reviews">MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="tel:224-888-GEEK">224-888-GEEK</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/sponsors">Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.backbeatmedia.com/">BackBeat Media Podcast Network</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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76 MIN
How Do We Say G?
MAY 25, 2026
How Do We Say G?
<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&amp;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" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/say-g-mgg1143.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>Geek Pride Day kicks off an episode packed with the kind of tips you&#8217;ll actually use. You&#8217;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&#8217;ll also get the real story on Comcast&#8217;s email migration (spoiler: it&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;t, so the crew breaks down power-only cables, data blockers, and the chillingly clever O.MG Cable from Hak5: Don&#8217;t Get Caught handing a stranger the keys to your iPhone over a free USB port. You&#8217;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> <ul> <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 <ul> <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> &#8211; 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> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Quick Tips <ul> <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 <ul> <li aria-level="1">Drag-and-Drop often works, too, even while switching apps</li> </ul> </li> <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&amp;js_challenge=1&amp;token=bbbe4bf1c9a2b5160829c4be34da586190aeaabd41558887dfacfe3d97d26856&amp;jsc_orig_r=&amp;utm_source=embedv2&amp;utm_medium=comment_embed&amp;utm_content=action_bar">The Comcast Email switch isn&#8217;t mandatory</a> <ul> <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> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:16:15 J-QT-Use the Screenshot app for more screenshot flexibility <ul> <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> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Sponsors <ul> <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> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:23:37 Rick-How do I stop fraudulent notifications on my Mac? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Check your browser’s notifications</li> <li aria-level="1">Check your browser extension</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:30:54 Joe-Are No-Name-Brand Fast Chargers Safe? <ul> <li aria-level="1">An incomplete list of brands we trust <ul> <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> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:40:15 <a href="https://www.tested.com/">Adam Savage’s Tested Channel</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Cable-Blocker-Charge-6-6ft/dp/B0FJBP1RGL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=W4DRQXI6EUXW&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cx3HGAsXhDFzZZxChGUpuPw8r_TCHQNSJ6IUJSdVh__cAxzWo8Fshy19yXPIEQ6VclsevCIwH7T7InteB-nTizTDbtETQbAH33uT7CwJ-eFWHIHsnUsU8YQEQHwSbFkjhGe7n9eDl_tsd1vi5cTrmDWFEdFZIH-NxfeXpAm123TYklqkyNwlyFHmsELuLNd1l4x4E6bO0bd9fZBJex__Xybcutr8xzn4nvGihq8X3QE.VQEAO1VDZ8EdXeHCqmu_Uaar5SYlecWZJzwNXh89rmE&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=power+only+usb+c+cable&amp;qid=1779286938&amp;sprefix=power+only+usb+c+cabl%2Caps%2C203&amp;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 &#8211; 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> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:49:50 Kenneth-Sharing organized photos with all my family, including non-Mac-users <ul> <li aria-level="1">Flickr Pro</li> <li aria-level="1">Or your cloud-based USB stick options: <ul> <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&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop">Google Drive (for Photo Sharing) </a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:57:32 Brent-What docks do you recommend for my laptop with external monitors?</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Cool Stuff Found <ul> <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> <ul> <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> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:14:04 ATC-<a href="https://darknetdiaries.com/">Darknet Diaries Podcast</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/161/">EP 161: MG</a> &#8211; With the developer of the O.MG Cable from Hak5</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:15:30 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1143">MGG 1143</a> Outtro <ul> <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> &#8211; 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> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/reviews">MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="tel:224-888-GEEK">224-888-GEEK</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/sponsors">Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.backbeatmedia.com/">BackBeat Media Podcast Network</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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77 MIN
Must-Know AirPods, Screen Sharing & Smart Home Wins for Apple Users
MAY 18, 2026
Must-Know AirPods, Screen Sharing & Smart Home Wins for Apple Users
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Must-Know AirPods, Screen Sharing &amp; Smart Home Wins for Apple Users – Mac Geek Gab 1142 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/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/airpods-smart-home-wins-mgg1142.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>You&#8217;ll sharpen your daily tech game this week: add names directly to Mail recipient fields, kill those sneaky iOS nickname pop-ups before they embarrass you, and stay alert to Low Power Mode. Long-press your steering wheel button to summon Siri faster, welcome ChatGPT and Perplexity to CarPlay, untangle Apple&#8217;s App Entitlements, and stream HLS video right inside the updated MGG iOS app. Don&#8217;t Get Caught treating your LLM like a glorified search bar—re-task it as a brainstorming partner, let agents check each other&#8217;s work, troubleshoot stubborn email issues, and have it build its own skills using Claude Code and CoWork.</p> <p>Your questions and tips drive the back half: disconnect AirPods from your Mac in one tap with ToothFairy or Control Center, dial in rock-solid remote screen sharing using Jump Desktop, Zoom, and Tailscale, stop your iPhone ringer from accidentally flipping, and plan your escape from Comcast email by grabbing a real domain through Cloudflare, Namecheap, or GoDaddy. Then it&#8217;s Cool Stuff Found season—Bartender 6 reclaims your menu bar, the Syntech case protects your Apple Vision Pro, and the Mila Air3 and Honeywell HEPA purifiers clean up your air. Plus a heap of love for Eufy lawnmowers, vacuums, and doorbells, all wired together with Homebridge and Home Assistant.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1142">Mac Geek Gab 1142</a> for Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/may-18">May 18th</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">May 18th: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/send-an-electronic-greeting-card-day/">Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway">MGG Monthly Giveaway</a> &#8211; 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> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Quick Tips <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:01 Ben-QT-Add a name to the Mail recipient field</li> <li aria-level="1">00:03:43 Beware of Nicknames showing on iOS <ul> <li aria-level="1">You can disable this!</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:08:08 The lessons we learn about our tech when traveling</li> <li aria-level="1">00:08:49 QT-Be aware of Low Power Mode. Also<a href="http://www.stclairsoft.com/AppTamer/"> App Tamer</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:56 Larry-QT-Long Press Steering Wheel Voice Command to activate Siri</li> <li aria-level="1">00:16:14 ChatGPT and Perplexity are allowed to use CarPlay now</li> <li aria-level="1">00:18:00 Apple’s App Entitlements</li> <li aria-level="1">00:19:26 Mac Geek Gab iOS App adds HLS video</li> <li aria-level="1">00:22:35 David-QT-Use an LLM to troubleshoot your email</li> <li aria-level="1">00:24:33 Re-assign your LLM, re-task it. Treat your LLM like a brainstorming assistant. <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://claude.ai/giggab">Claude CoWork</a> (and Claude Code)</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:29:45 Let your agents check one another</li> <li aria-level="1">00:33:16 Have your LLM create skills for you</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Reviews <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:36:26 Jamcycler-<a href="https://macgeekgab.com/review">MGG Review</a>-My Favorite Podcast</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Sponsors <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:38:02 SPONSOR:<a href="https://keepersecurity.com/MGG"> Keeper</a>. Right now, Keeper is offering our listeners 60% off personal and family plans at<a href="https://keepersecurity.com/MGG"> https://Keepersecurity.com/MGG</a>. This offer is only for podcast listeners!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:39:41 SPONSOR:<a href="https://shopify.com/MGG"> Shopify</a>. In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at<a href="http://shopify.com/MGG"> https://Shopify.com/MGG</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:41:28 SPONSOR:<a href="https://gusto.com/MGG"> Gusto</a>. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at<a href="https://gusto.com/MGG"> https://gusto.com/MGG</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:43:07 Gino CO-How can I easily disconnect my AirPods from my Mac? <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://c-command.com/toothfairy/help/global-hotkey-to-connec">ToothFairy</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Or Control Center</li> <li aria-level="1">Or Sound Menu</li> <li aria-level="1">Opt-plus-Mute/Volume keys will bring you to System Settings Sound Pane</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:49:09 Paul-<a href="https://discord.com/channels/382626385052827660/1117829216633892874">Best Method for Screen Sharing?</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://jumpdesktop.com/">Jump Desktop</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://tailscale.com/">Tailscale</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:55:04 Barb-How can I stop from accidentally toggling my iPhone ringer on and off?</li> <li aria-level="1">00:57:13 Roger-What to do about<a href="https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/yahoo-email-migration-overview"> Comcast email going away</a>? <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/products/registrar/">Cloudflare Registrar</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.namecheap.com/">Namecheap</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.godaddy.com/">GoDaddy</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Cool Stuff Found <ul> <li aria-level="1">01:02:21 DLH-CSF-<a href="https://www.macbartender.com/pro/">Bartender 6 / Pro / Mega</a></li> <li aria-level="1">01:04:53 ATC/PP-CSF-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0D6Y26SLP/macgeekgab-20">Syntech Apple Vision Pro Case</a></li> <li aria-level="1">01:09:25 CSF-<a href="https://milacares.com/">Mila Air3 Purifier</a></li> <li aria-level="1">01:11:37 n-Greg-CSF-<a href="https://www.honeywellpluggedin.com/air_purifiers/honeywell-hepa-air-purifier-for-extra-large-rooms-white/">Honeywell Allergen Plus HEPA</a> Large Room Air Purifier</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:12:41 Some love for <a href="https://www.eufy.com/">Eufy</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Eufy Lawnmower</li> <li aria-level="1">Eufy Vacuums</li> <li aria-level="1">Eufy Doorbells</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://homebridge.io/">Homebridge</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.home-assistant.io/">Home Assistant</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:24:36 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1142">MGG 1142</a> Outtro <ul> <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> &#8211; 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> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/reviews">MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="tel:224-888-GEEK">224-888-GEEK</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/sponsors">Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.backbeatmedia.com/">BackBeat Media Podcast Network</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>
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86 MIN
The eSIM Showdown, Sync Mysteries, and Must-Know Mac Tricks
MAY 11, 2026
The eSIM Showdown, Sync Mysteries, and Must-Know Mac Tricks
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The eSIM Showdown, Sync Mysteries, and Must-Know Mac Tricks – Mac Geek Gab 1141" 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/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=230%2C230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/esim-trash-tricks-mgg1141.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>Buckle up, geeks! This week&#8217;s Quick Tips have you refreshing the App Store like a pro, turning Finder&#8217;s Quick Actions into a PDF-combining powerhouse, swiping that iOS cut/copy/paste bar like a power user, and finally taming horizontal scrolling on your non-Apple mouse.</p> <p>Then it&#8217;s tales from the road: Adam wrestles eSIMs into submission with a Starlink cameo, Linda accidentally invents her own ISP, Mint Mobile&#8217;s tablet plan steps into the spotlight, and Dave shares what he learned from TP-Link about the FCC saga you&#8217;ll want in your ears before your next router purchase.</p> <p>Your questions get the full treatment, too. VaShaun learns how to keep his SSID intact when switching providers (including travel router magic!), Jim battles a stubborn Trash with rm, lsof, and fuser so you Don&#8217;t Get Caught staring at undeletable files, and GW finally gets a straight answer on why sync is so hard.</p> <p>Cool Stuff Found rounds it out with WhiteScreen.Online turning your devices into panel lights, Zenringer landing at half price, the Basic Bookmark Checker tidying your digital life, the Flipper Zero cloning whatever&#8217;s clonable, and the OBDEleven gen 3 unlocking your car&#8217;s hidden settings. Hit play and geek out.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1141">Mac Geek Gab 1141</a> for Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/may-11">May 11th</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">May 11th: <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-technology-day-january-6">National Technology Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway">MGG Monthly Giveaway</a> &#8211; 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> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Quick Tips <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:01 Michael-QTR-Refresh Appstore Update</li> <li aria-level="1">00:03:00 Bill-QT-Making a PDF with &#8220;Quick Actions&#8221; Menu in Finder <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/preview/prvw43696/mac">Apple Support Combine PDFs</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:05:30 Lucas from Chicago-QT-Swipe the bar/menu of cut/copy/paste options on iOS</li> <li aria-level="1">00:07:16 ACTUALLY combining PDFs on the Mac in the Finder <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchl21ac2368/mac">Combine files into a PDF on Mac (in Finder)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:09:12 David-QT-Horizontal Scrolling with a Non-Apple Mouse!</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Stories from Travels <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:11:43 Adam and The eSIM <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://starlink.com/residential?srsltid=AfmBOor5eKe9rutd5ZGa0nmFhMO2_7idc3utqarGCyeUfL58G9ub08Cc">Starlink Internet</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://esimdb.com/">eSIMDB</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/usmobile">US Mobile</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:21:51 LindaNET (because Linda had a DSL line and resold her high speed internet)</li> <li aria-level="1">00:22:32 <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/help/what-is-mint-mobiles-tablet-plan/">Mint Mobile Tablet Plan</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:26:04 Dave vs. <a href="https://www.tp-link.com/us/press/news/22297/">TP-Link and The FCC</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Sponsors <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:28:00 SPONSOR: <a href="https://cargurus.com/">CarGurus</a>. 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Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at <a href="https://clnmy.com/MACGEEK">clnmy.com/MACGEEK</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:31:30 VaShaun-Can I Keep my SSID when I get a new provider? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Use your home’s same SSID/password on your travel router so everything connects all the time</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:39:01 Jim-How do I empty a stubborn Trash on my Mac? <ul> <li aria-level="1">rm vs. rmdir vs. rm -rf</li> <li aria-level="1">sudo lsof +D /path/to/folder</li> <li aria-level="1">sudo fuser -v /path/to/folder</li> <li aria-level="1">Command-Shift-Period in Finder shows hidden files</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:50:27 GW-Why is Sync &#8220;Hard?&#8221;</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Cool Stuff Found <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:58:11 Stephen-CSF-<a href="https://www.whitescreen.online/">WhiteScreen.Online</a> turns your device into a panel light</li> <li aria-level="1">01:01:12 Michael-CSM-<a href="https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&amp;id=6759412185&amp;code=MGG499">Zenringer</a> (link gets you half price for MGG listeners)</li> <li aria-level="1">01:02:16 Donald-CSM-1128-<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basic-bookmark-checker/id6758870064?mt=12">Basic Bookmark Checker</a> to clean things up!</li> <li aria-level="1">01:03:13 Rob in STL-CSF-<a href="https://flipper.net/">Flipper Zero</a> for cloning (your?) badges and more</li> <li aria-level="1">01:06:34 Richard-CSF-1111-<a href="https://obdeleven.com/products?srsltid=AfmBOor9_x-2VBSiPDbCnca7Phu72nJlzLgoeJMdo_6j-iX6aGEkjcan">ODBEleven gen 3</a> for tweaking your car&#8217;s settings</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:09:11 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1141">MGG 1141</a> Outtro <ul> <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> &#8211; 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> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/reviews">MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="tel:224-888-GEEK">224-888-GEEK</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/sponsors">Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.backbeatmedia.com/">BackBeat Media Podcast Network</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>
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