Catalina Nonplussed By HFS – Mac Geek Gab 806
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Do you want a dock with more USB-C ports? If so, why? John and Dave have some ideas for you. How should you best manage your USB-C-powered devices? Or what if you need a backup internet connection with your cell phone? These questions, plus more questions, plus some Cool Stuff Found, plus your Quick Tips round out the episode. We know… it's a lot! That's what it takes to learn five new things each week together, isn't it?Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 806 for Monday, March 16, 2020

• 00:01:33 Andrew-Need Multi-Port USB-C Hub… or do I?

• OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID) – $349

• Sabrent USB JBOD) – $180

• Orico 5-bay Enclosure) – $190

• Orico 5-Bay enclosure) – $247

• 00:08:17 Drake-GC-Sync Keyboard Shortcuts

• 00:13:20 Chris-GC-Catalina changes HFS and Smart Card/CAC Read Abilities

• 00:20:42 QT-Keep Your Mac Awake while working

• Amphetamine)

• 00:22:07 QT-Change Mail Quoting Colors Because Teal-on-White is bad to read

• Mail > Preferences > Fonts & Colors > Color quoted text

• 00:23:39 **SPONSOR: **LegalZoom) – Join the over four million happy customers in LegalZoom’s family this year.

• 00:25:39 **SPONSOR: **Linode) – You can build it on Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Start with a $20 credit at linode.com/mgg).

• 00:27:14 Allison-804-Use JavaScript inside of Automator)

• 00:30:27 Marc from Bjango-805-iStat Menus Staged Updates and True Tone sensor

• Reinstall may be necessary on new machine that used Migration Assistant to see all sensors

• 00:32:37 Darius-805-Use an O2 SIM) throughout Europe for travel service

• 00:34:08 Scott-802-Factors to Consider When Troubleshooting Networks

• 00:38:43 Michael-Noisy Electrical Socket fixed his network

• Circuit Tester) (make sure your wall socket is wired properly)

• 00:41:04 Walter and OWC-Envoy Pro EX incompatible with Mac mini Wi-Fi

• 00:44:05 CSF-G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD 1TB) – $379.99 – 2061MBps writes, 2300MBps Reads

• 00:46:17 Follow-up on Thunderbolt vs. USB Bus Power Management with laptops

• 2-Meter CalDigit Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable)

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• 01:00:31 SPONSOR: BBEdit from Bare Bones Software) is now back in the Mac App Store or Online at BareBones.com)

• 01:03:01 CSF-Jarv PPS Wireless Exec PD 10,000mah Power Bank with 10W wireless charging and Type C 18W PD)

• Micro USB to charge, USB-A port to charge other stuff, USB-C port for both charging other things and to charge unit itself, and Qi wireless charging, for $30 from B&H)

• 01:07:36 Seth-QT-Three Quick Tips)!

• Scrolling in Finder (just scroll… or go to System Preferences > General > Show scroll bars > Always)

• Previewing with Quick Look (highlight and hit the space bar!)

• Right Click without an extra button (use the control key)

• 01:11:40 Scott-Using 4G for Site-wide Internet

• Synology USB Cell Devices)

• 01:17:26 Anand-Which Mesh today?

• eero)

• Synology Mesh)

• Plume adds Motion)

• 01:22:15 eero adds HomeKit Support)

• 01:26:22 MGG 805 Outtro

• WWDC 2020 will be Online in June)

• Bidet Attachment)

• The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app)

• Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List)

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• BackBeat Media Podcast Network)