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All The Gear, But No Idea(r)

2021/1/11

Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

Shownotes Transcript

Your questions drive the bus this week, as John and Dave provide answers about AirDrop, Spotlight, Screen Protectors, 10G Ethernet, Time Machine, and more. That's not all, though, your two favorite geeks have Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips to share, too. Join in the fun: press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are in progress…

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 852 for Monday, January 11, 2021

Quick Tips

00:02:29 Mike-QT-Use Spotlight to Start Calculator

00:04:21 QT-Hide Message Alerts (Long Press, Choose Hide Alerts)

00:09:31 Mike-QT-Twist Down Favorites in Control Center’s HomeKit

HOOBS)

HomeBridge

00:11:33 QT-Hey, Siri: Door Dash

Ferdia’s Rum Cocktail Masterclass with a Pro) (and yes, Ferdia Murray) is a pro!)

Fitness+ Dance with LaShawn, Throwback Hits)

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Questions

00:22:26 David-Removing Duplicate System Apps on Big Sur?

00:26:21 Michael-Email signatures not syncing to new iPad

Cirrus)

00:29:56 Herbert-What about M-Disc) for Archives?

00:34:24 JP-AirDrop to a Sleeping Mac?

00:39:56 iPhone 12 Overnight Charging Woes

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Wi-Fi and Internet

00:50:38 Tim-Which Way Should I Aim My Antennas?

NetSpot)

00:56:43 David-Diagnosing Intermittent Internet Speed Drop Outs

DOCSIS Status Page)

Cool Stuff Found

01:08:10 Bruce-CSF-849-BatCHmod) for Changing Extended Attributes

01:08:52 CSF-Nooie Cam Doorbell)

01:12:34 Jeremy-CSF-Nomad Base Station Pro)

01:13:41 CSF-Sensibo Pure Wi-Fi-Controlled Air Purifier)

01:16:40 CSF-Flic 2, Flic Hub LR and HomeKit Support)

01:18:33 Robert-CSF-Use Wallpaper Shortcuts to Spruce up your iPhone’s Home Screen)