USB Power Delivery isn't as clear a concept as it could be, and your two favorite geeks help sort this out. That's not all, of course, because John and Dave are here to answer ALL of your questions. This week that includes issues with Spotlight, Backups, displays for your Mac mini, managing your external DAC, and more. Press play … and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete!

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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 812 for Monday, April 27, 2020
00:03:09 CSF-cTiVo
00:03:56 Steve-CSF-ConnectMeNow to Automount Network Drives
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00:08:03 Ralph-809-CSF-HoudahGeo and HashPhotos for Editing EXIF
- ScreenCasts Online
- GraphicConverter
00:10:47 CSF-BlackHole Virtual Audio Device to replace SoundFlower
00:15:44 CSF-Plugable 2.5Gbps USB Ethernet Adapter
00:19:04 Scott-CSF-AT&T UNIX Origins Video
00:21:02 CSF-Plex Dash iOS App to see your server status and Plexamp for playing music on iPhone
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00:28:38 Allison-QT-Option-Command-Click Dock Folders to Open them
00:29:55 QT-Stop Apple TV Remote from Buzzing Your iPhone
00:31:46 Patrick-QT- Bartender’s Autohide Option
- Setapp
00:33:52 Todd-811-Maybe Spotlight is Causing Reboot Delays
00:35:36 Kevin-775-The Praises of Arq Backup
00:37:52 Bill-Search for Alternate Display Names in Finder
00:39:56 Swapping Macs between Thunderbolt Versions
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00:50:10 Bill-Should USB-C Power Be Direct or Through a Hub?
00:53:52 Craig-Charge your MacBook Pro on the Right Side
00:57:02 John-High Fan Speed with MBP 16″ and External Display
01:08:10 Eight Might (Not) Be Enough.. For Firebox
01:10:22 JB-Best Display for 2018 Mac mini
- Monoprice 27” CrystalPro 4K UHD
- Monoprice 27” Vivid Monitor
01:17:34 Brent-Why does my DAC run USB2?
- Audioengine D1
01:22:15 Rich-Network Audio Bridge?
- Yamaha MusicCast
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It&#8217;s Good to Do The Math – Mac Geek Gab 812 01:32:54 Share

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It’s Good to Do The Math – Mac Geek Gab 812