Siri Tricks, AirPort Secrets, and Fun VaporWare
Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Shownotes Transcript
Siri can do SO many things for you now, including restarting, battery level, and controlling the flashlight in fun ways. Plus, want an easier way to launch the camera? Listen as John and Dave share all of your favorite tips and then answer your questions. Plus, your two favorite geeks have come across some fun vaporware that you’re not going to want to miss. Press play, and don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 949) for Monday, October 3, 2022
QT-Reset iPhone with Up-Down-HOLD) (Volume Up, Volume Down, SIDE)
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Quick Tips
00:03:25 Petter-QT-Use Preview to Split and/or Merge PDFs
00:05:33 Henry-QTs-Lock Screen: Easier Camera, Flashlight Off, and Control Center Access
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More Quick Tips
00:10:58 KansasDave-QT-Lumos and Nox to control Flashlight)
00:12:05 QT-Hey, Siri: Reboot my iPhone)
00:14:41 Tim-Prioritize App Downloads) When Setting Up Your New iPhone
00:16:12 TMO’s Daily Observations) Podcast is BACK!
00:17:07 Scott-QT-Ask Siri For Your Battery Level
00:18:34 Bill-QT-948)-Use FaceTime Audio for Calls when out of home cell range
00:20:04 Derek-QT-944)-Better Workplace Computer Security…with Snacks
00:21:53 John-QT-Hidden Airport Settings Via Terminal)
sudo /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport prefs joinMode=Strongest
Little known wireless command line utility)
00:25:49 John-QT-iOS 16 Adds Share Icon to Print Dialog
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:28:37 BrianMonroe-airport utility Terminal Docs)
00:30:00 Terry-Choosing a Reply-To Number or Address in iMessage
00:33:04 CSF-Unlisted Mobile): Private Numbers for Texting & Calling (and PhoneInfo) for private Caller ID lookups!)
00:35:32 George-iPod Touch Replacement?
00:41:58 Luigi-Use a Shortcut to Maintain Your Mac’s Battery and Keep The Electrons Flowing
00:44:36 Bruce-Printing a Selection from Mail or Safari
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Follow-ups
00:49:17 Sacha-CSF-948)-Use Sticker Drop) to convert isolated images into Stickers
00:51:03 Jeff-QT-948)-Use Expanded Emoji Window to See Unicode Names
00:52:10 Chris-948)-Use Emojipedia) to find Emoji names (and BIll, too!)
00:52:50 Jeff-948)-Check the Unicode List for Official (and Siri) Emoji Names)
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Cool Stuff Found
01:01:26 Sylvain-CSM-Search-It) for Finding Subject-Specific Content on Websites
01:05:04 Jan-CSF-TimeScroller Timezone Helper) to find world times
01:07:05 Bob-How is the sound of the new Sonos Sub Mini)? ($429, ships Thursday, 10/6)
01:13:31 Lucas-My Favorite Vaporware submission: Magic Pencil), a handheld spectrometer that tells you everything
01:18:44 MGG 949) Outtro
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