Battery Battles, Font Fun, and Ad Blockers...Oh My!
Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
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Are you tired of struggling with password management and battery life on your Mac? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered!
Discover how to streamline your password management experience by using the escape key to dismiss Apple’s autofill dialog and access your preferred password manager. Learn about the debate between Apple’s built-in password management and third-party options like 1Password. The hosts also dive into battery management techniques, discussing the pros and cons of apps like Al Dente versus Apple’s native battery health features.
But that’s not all! Get Quick Tips on using the terminal command “last reboot” to view your Mac’s shutdown history, and learn how to remove unwanted fonts using Font Book. In Cool Stuff Found, explore new AirTag accessories for pet tracking and check out the Insta360 Link webcam for improved video quality. Don’t get caught without these valuable insights – tune in to Mac Geek Gab for all this and more!
Ready to supercharge your Mac knowledge? Listen now and discover at least five new things in this episode of Mac Geek Gab!
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1074) for Monday, January 27th), 2025
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 JMM-QT-Long Press Files App Icon to Pull Up Scan Menu Option
00:04:14 Kirschen-QT-Type last reboot and it’ll show you all recent shutdowns and reboots
00:05:40 Adam-QT-If you’re using Apple Passwords and 1Password, ‘escape’ is your friend
00:10:02 Keep a photo of your license and passport on your phone
00:12:43 StephenA-QT-Fool Websites that ‘block’ Pasting data such as Passwords
00:16:36 Gary-QT-Wow Apple Watch Camera App
00:18:55 JEhndal-QT-Use a cable for software updates on iOS/iPadOS devices if space is a problem
Use encrypted backups to backup your iPhone’s health data
00:22:11 Scott-QT-Create a Silence Unknown Callers shortcut
00:23:27 Ferrers (and everyone in the chat)-QT-Shift-and-scroll to change your mouse to sideways
00:26:30 Mental Triggers for The Virtual Rolodex
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:33:17 Andrew-What’s the best way to manage my MacBook’s battery?
00:44:21 Valentine-Best Thunderbolt Dock Rec?
OWC ClingOn) USB-C Securing Device
00:52:49 Phil-Which Ad Blocker to replace Vinegar?
01:01:23 David-How do I remove fonts from my Mac?
01:06:37 Font Tips: Use the My Fonts tab to see which ones you installed, and create your own Font Collections
Cool Stuff Found
01:08:40 CSF-Sonos now supports Lossless Apple Music Quality)
01:11:54 MySpoonIsTooBig-CSF Elevation Lab AirTag Dog Collar Mount)
01:14:14 Shannon-CSF-Insta360 Link Webcam)
01:17:17 MGG 1074) Outtro
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