If It Ain't Broke, Fix It 'Til It Is!
Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
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In this high-flying episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton unleash a treasure trove of quick Mac tips and tricks. They kick things off by zooming through system settings, with Pilot Pete navigating users on a shortcut to access them with the Option key. Not stopping there, the duo dive into accessibility customization, chat about the iPhone’s app icon wiggle-speed, and unleash the power of Siri on Macs – who knew typing to Siri could be so handy? But wait, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared, as they segue into the savvy world of phone insurance, exploring self-insurance and credit card backup plans.
The action doesn’t stop as they turn the Wi-Fi up to 11, discussing network upgrades, optimizing power levels, and channel selection. A hiccup with Time Machine backups on Synology NAS is thwarted with potential fixes. Phone in hand, they then globe-trot into mobile carriers and eSIMs, perfect for those Alaskan escapades. On the final descent, they spotlight the podcast-perfect Mackie DLZ Creator mixer, and before the landing gear comes down, they share gratitude for the community, plug Pilot Pete’s aviation-centric podcast “So There I Was”, and give a shoutout to Mac Stock. Strap in, because this episode takes you on a roller-coaster ride of Mac wisdom.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 990) for Monday, July 10th, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 PilotPete-QT-Option+[Keyboard Controls] Brings up System Settings for Brightness, Mission Control/Appearance, or Sound
00:02:52 Tony-QT-Take a Screenshot to Easily Zoom Everything on iPad or iPhone
00:05:22 Todd-QT-Get Your iPhone Apps to Wiggle Mode Faster!
00:06:56 Chicago Tom-QT-989-Use Siri on the Mac to Take a Quick Note…Silently, and without Stealing Focus
00:13:19 Matt-July 11-12 is Indie App Sales Day)…Over 60 apps with discounts!
00:14:38 OldGuy-PSA-T-Mobile Autopayment Discount Only for Debit Cards now
00:20:34 Allison-PSA-Tailscale Breaks Keyboard in Sonoma
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**Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! **
00:26:56 Gary – Why Can’t I Take a Screenshot of my Prime Video?
00:29:37 JTRay-How can I get more than 2TB of iCloud Storage?
00:32:34 Melissa-When Is It Time to Upgrade My Wi-Fi?
00:40:21 Jamie-Advice for Setting Up My Own Wi-Fi Mesh?
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Cell Phone Signal Strength: 3001#12345# Cool Cell Phone Codes)
00:49:47 Rich-Repairing a Broken Time Machine Network Connection
00:56:12 Steve-“To Photos” or “Not to Photos”
01:00:59 Mark-What to do about Travel when Dropping from one of the big mobile carriers?
Cool Stuff Found
01:09:34 CSF-Mackie DLZ Creator)
01:17:23 Mac Geek Gab 990) Outtro
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