Malicious Mischief...and Cool Stuff Found
Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
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Get ready for an episode packed with tech treasures and troubleshooting tips! Join hosts Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete as they dive into the latest “Cool Stuff Found”—from the handy Itsycal calendar app for your Mac menu bar to the innovative Zen Browser, a new Firefox-based browser. Discover Spot Hero for finding parking spots, the Jackery solar generator for your power needs, and Flight Board for up-to-the-minute flight information. Plus, learn how the “Stop the Madness” browser extension can re-enable those pesky disabled features on websites!
In this episode, the hosts tackle common tech challenges with their “Don’t Get Caught” segment. Learn how to check Little Snitch rules for blocked traffic and unhide hidden desktop files using Terminal commands. Struggling with Apple Watch battery issues? They’ve got you covered with tips on resetting sync data and identifying misbehaving apps. And for iPhone users, explore the new iOS feature that optimizes battery health by limiting charging to 80-85%.
But that’s not all—tune in for general tech tips on battery storage, experimenting with technology, and solving self-inflicted tech problems. Plus, hear about exciting giveaways and other podcast projects. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned geek, this episode is your go-to guide for staying informed and entertained!
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1059) for Monday, October 14th), 2024
October 14th: National Online Bank Day)
00:06:30 Police Code 10-59 = Convoy Escort / Security Check) (or Malicious Mischief!)
00:07:12 MGG Monthly Giveaway) – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024
00:02:07 Of Hurricanes (and Northern Lights)
…but don’t turn all the lights off in the cockpit
00:07:48 September MGG Giveaway) Winners:
Gary Apter
Rob van Koningsbruggen
Jeff Murphy
Roger Harmon
Alexander Podosenov
Cool Stuff Found
00:00:01 Ben-CSF-Amnesia) eliminates macOS 15’s Monthly Reminders (and Allison!)
00:08:22 Andrew-CSF-ItsyCal) puts a calendar in your menubar
00:10:04 Judy-CSF-NeoFinder) to catalog my drives, PDFelement) to OCR
00:11:25 Sccrhallways-CSF-Zen Browser) is Arc-like, but based upon Firefox
00:13:47 Spot Hero)-CSF-Great way to find economical parking close to your city destination
00:15:59 Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit (6kWh))
00:23:51 Flight Board)-CSF-(iOS) See all gates (Arr & Dep) for flights to / from any airport. Track Flights & More (free & Pay options)
00:27:59 Christian-More about SSD Lifespan)
00:31:53 CSF-Halloween Movie – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)
Sponsor
00:34:22 SPONSOR: BBEdit), the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.
MOAR Cool Stuff Found
00:36:46 Ed-CSF-XKPasswd.net) to create long but memorable passwords
Allison-CSF-XKPasswd.net Beta site)…new and improved!
00:39:13 Bob-CSF-PlugBug with FindMy) makes sure you don’t leave your power behind
00:42:40 n-Todd-CSF-Onvis Smart Button), 5-Keys Smart Switch
00:46:01 Jason-CSF-StopTheMadness) to tame websites in Safari
00:48:31 Serge-CSF-MU Notifier) new from MacUpdate.com
Show Business
- 00:50:01 MGG Reviews 2024-Oct-10 and You, too, can review MGG)!
00:52:20 MGG Premium) Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
Don’t Get Caught
00:55:30 Tim-DGC-Be aware of apps that might block traffic
01:01:04 Todd-DGC-Setting the Terminal to Hide Your Desktop)
sudo chflags -R nohidden ~/Desktop
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
01:03:42 Gary-I reset my Apple Watch and now the battery life is very low
Apple Watch Battery Replacement)
01:14:13 iOS 18’s Max Charge Settings)
01:19:55 MGG 1059) Outtro
MGG Monthly Giveaway) – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024
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