Running Apple devices is quite a bit of fun most of the time. Occasionally, though, you have problems… and that's where Dave and John come in to help. Today's topics include syncing Wi-Fi passwords, managing Mail's calendar events, and dealing with a cracked iPhone screen. Press play and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete!
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 706 for Monday, April 23, 2018
00:02:13 Bob-QT-Cmd-Shift-Period Toggles Hidden File Display in File Dialog Boxes
00:04:19 Ken-QT-Expanding Mail’s Preferences and Cron-Triggering Keyboard Maestro)
00:07:44 Ken-CSF-Herald) (Mail.app notifications done right)
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00:17:15 Robin-CSF-ImageOptim) (Makes images load faster)
00:19:50 Leon-CSF-Home Inventory)
00:21:34 QT-Save your user manuals to your stuff when you buy it!
00:24:54 James-CSF-BenQ ScreenBar) LED Task Lamp
00:27:12 Kelly-CSF-SyncBird Free) (free iTunes alternative that can transfer your music, photos, videos and more between your iPhone, iPad, iPod & Mac)
00:28:34 CSF-SwitchResX) (Get Back Control Of Your Screens!)
and the miniDP to DP cable)
00:34:53 iPhone X Screen Cracked
Qmadix Invisible First Defense+) Liquid Screen Protector
00:40:23 Kevin-Why aren’t Wi-Fi Passwords Backed up to iCloud?
00:46:05 Erik-GC-Force iCloud Keychain to Reset
Get help with iCloud Keychain) (includes some reset instructions)
00:51:07 Bob-Mail auto-adding Calendar events
00:53:15 Turn off Facebook Contacts Syncing in System Preferences > Internet Accounts
00:55:50 Do you like Enchiladas, Empanadas, or Tamales?
00:56:33 The SmugMug FlickR buyout)
00:57:41 This week’s MGG Premium Subscribers):
Laura S., Scott C., Andrew G., Debbie F., Lyndon N., Michael H., Stephen A., John D., Santiago M., Ken from Kailua, Gary B., Clive S., EvTheNerd, Dave G., Jeff F.
00:58:53 Stephen-Which Mesh to Buy?
Eero)
Orbi)
01:09:21 Arvind-Mesh for Geeks?
01:15:52 Dave-Video Battery usage between Browsers
01:19:11 Bruce-YouTube Doesn’t Like Your Video Formats
01:24:51 MGG 706 Outtro
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