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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
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Are you tired of fumbling with your iPhone to undo actions? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip that will revolutionize your mobile experience!
This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with time-saving hacks and tech insights. Learn how to undo on your iPhone without shaking, customize your Finder tabs, and supercharge your Apple Notes with ProNotes. The hosts dive into the world of AI-generated music and explore the potential of ChatGPT’s Canvas feature for collaborative work.
Don’t get caught off guard by scam texts or emails! Dave, Adam, and Pete share valuable advice on staying safe online and discusses the latest developments in social media apps. Plus, get the scoop on innovative gadgets like motion-sensing garage lights and puzzle games that will challenge your problem-solving skills.
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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1076) for Monday, February 10th), 2025
February 10th: National Clean Out Your Computer Day)
Police Code 10-76) – En route to location
MGG Monthly Giveaway) – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Ventmore-QT-Use three-finger swipe (or tap) to undo on iPhone) (and iPad)
00:02:17 Steve-QT-Say “Cancel” to shut Siri up!
00:04:37 Steve Hammond-QT-Use Option to set default app to open a file
00:06:12 Rod L-QT-Tailscale says to install the standalone version on macOS)
00:08:50 PorthosJon-QT-Use pbcopy to send stuff directly from Terminal to Clipboard
cat /etc/hosts | pbcopy
00:10:44 Alex-QT-Deselect Category view in iOS Mail
00:15:13 Ed-QT-1075)-Select the tab with the same Shift+Command+\ again!
00:16:19 Porthos Jon-QT-1075)-More Finder Window Management Tips
Don’t Get Caught
00:20:41 Niceville Steve-DGC-Beware Texts that appear to be Apple wanting to change your password
00:25:09 Lucas-DGC-Don’t Accidentally Invite People to an Event!
Show Business
00:26:35 MGG Premium) Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
00:29:58 MGG Reviews) 1/22/2025
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:33:43 Uncle Jamie-Which 2.5Gb Switches should I get?
GoodTop 16-port Web Managed 2.5G Switch)
00:39:30 TP-Link’s China Connection)
00:43:10 Larry-How do I control what audio plays when my phone connects to my car?
Cool Stuff Found
00:48:44 Adam-CSF-Suno AI Song Generator)
Fletcher Makes – “Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie” voting machine (2024))
00:51:55 ChatGPT Canvas)
00:57:42 Paul Conaway-CSF-HiDock) to control exactly where the Dock appears
00:58:51 RandyWalker-CSF-Tapestry From iconfactory) pulls all your socials into one timeline
01:03:32 Mark M-CSF-ProNotes), adding formatting, AI, Templates, and Markdown to Apple Notes
01:05:38 CSF-Apple Invites now available for iCloud+ users)
01:07:39 CSF-Motion Sensing LED Garage Light)
01:10:51 Steve-CSF-StopTheMadness) to keep those Safari Form Fills from driving you mad
01:11:50 Adam-CSF- Box Two by Neil Patrick Harris)
Box One by Neil Patrick Harris)
Myst)
The Room), The Room Two), and The Room: Old Sins)
Monument Valley) and Monument Valley 2)
01:17:22 MGG 1076) Outtro
MGG Monthly Giveaway) – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software!
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Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts))
The Debut Film Podcast) – Adam’s new podcast!
Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs)) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians)) Podcasts
This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors)