Beware The Lightning Bunnies
Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Shownotes Transcript
Celebrate IBM PC Day with a tech-packed Mac Geek Gab episode? Sure…why not? Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton start with some fun tangents about how the IBM PC relates to Steve Jobs, Apple, Bill Gates, and the art of leadership. Packed with Quick Tips, you’ll learn how to streamline your digital life, like using Do Not Disturb for event durations, and swiping right in Messages for instant replies. Whether you’re curious about mice vs. trackpads, or how to prevent butt dials with upside-down iPhones, this episode covers it all.
From cleaning out Lightning port bunnies to setting up secure networks for your IoT devices, this episode tackles the mysteries of tech with practical advice. Get the scoop on iOS 18’s flashlight tweaks and upcoming RCS support, then dive into listener questions about bandwidth needs, smart home devices, and managing your Photos library. Don’t get caught without the latest tips—whether you’re protecting your personal data or optimizing your smart home, Mac Geek Gab has you covered!
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1050) for Monday, August 12th), 2024
August 12th: IBM PC Day)
00:02:01 About IBM PC Day)… and then some tangents about Steve Jobs, IBM, Bill Gates, and leadership in general
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Marty-QT-Choose Do Not Disturb for event durations so you don’t forget!
00:08:15 Grumpy-QT-Swipe right in Messages for Instant Reply
And swipe left for time stamps!
00:10:00 Does anyone still use a mouse instead of a trackpad?
Or how about a trackball?
00:15:26 Tony-QT-Rename your iCloud Downloads folder to limit confusion
Addressing (if not Answering) the Mysteries Of The Universe
00:19:47 Joe-QT-1003-Upside down iPhones don’t butt dial
00:22:36 Cleaning out the Lightning (and USB-C) Bunnies
00:26:02 Use Chrome to Enter MGG August Giveaway for Camo)
00:31:14 DLH-iOS 18 flashlight can set brightness AND beam width!
00:36:38 DLH-QT-RCS Support Coming to iOS 18 is carrier dependent)
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Show Business
00:41:46 MGG Premium) Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
**Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! **
00:44:20 Andy-How much bandwidth is enough?
00:56:14 Chris-Smart Home Devices Aren’t Acting Smart after Router Change
01:03:15 Clif-Be aware of your employer’s data privacy policies before you put personal data on your work devices
01:04:03 Clif-Should I setup a secure network for my IOT devices?
01:13:22 Felix-How do I move my Photos library back to my Mac from an external drive?
01:22:16 Paul-CSF-iCloudPD) to Download iCloud Photos to Your Synology
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