Have you ever wanted to use Siri to control something that's <em>not</em> HomeKit-compatible? You're not alone. Also, you're in luck! John and Dave have an answer for you. On top of that, quick tips, Cool Stuff Found, and your questions answered. Press play and let's go!Note: Shownotes are complete!

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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 740 for Monday, December 17, 2018
00:01:39 System space being taken up
- About Time Machine local snapshots
- Reclaiming drive space by thinning Apple File System snapshot backups
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00:08:54 Rick-QT-Put something back from the Trash
- Ctrl-Click then choose Put Back, File | Put Back or Cmd-Delete
00:10:59 Jason-QT-Disable Mojave Screenshot Thumbnails
00:14:24 Keith-QT-See original Photos on iOS
00:15:48 Dave-QT-Use Keyboard Shortcut Services to Encode Audio and More
00:18:19 MGGF-Macintosh Software Repository
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00:22:59 Joe-Alexa vs. HomePod
00:31:14 Patrick-Use Siri to Control non-HomeKit Devices with Google Assistant
- Use IFTTT to control non-HomeKit devices
- Philips Hue Bulbs
- Netatmo
- Wink
- Ecobee
00:39:39 Eric-What Safari Extensions do you use?
- Web of Trust Extension
- 1Password Extension
- Last Pass Safari Extension
- Honey extension
- Ghostery
- DOM
- Amazon Assistant knows all about you
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00:52:00 MGGF-Which Hub/Dock to Get?
00:59:51 Conrad-Upgrade to ISP Wi-Fi Router?
01:08:18 Tom-New Cable Modem Advice
- MB7420 Modem
- MB8600 Modem
- Netgear CM600
01:14:04 Greg-739-CSF-Simple Screen Shade
01:15:03 Maccast-CSF-Sharecuts
01:16:01 Michael-738-Wi-Fi Trouble Follow-up
01:18:41 CSF-Nest Protect Smoke and CO Alarm
01:24:01 MGG 740 Outtro
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Non-HomeKit Siri Control, Restoring from Trash, Quick Tips, and Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 740