Did you know Apple Support says you can read the NFC data in an AirTag just by holding it to the top of your iPhone? Learn more in Mac Geek Gab 885, and check out this week from Dave Mark too!
John F. Braun
John F. Braun is a software and computer engineer with over 20 years of development experience, and has AS, BS and MS degrees in various computing disciplines, so his friends and colleagues are somewhat surprised that he?s a Mac enthusiast. Having worked in an environment comprised largely of PCs, and watching others wrestle with the horror that is Windows, he's glad to come home to a MacBook Pro and Mac mini at the end of the day.
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Not That Kind of Dog Track — Mac Geek Gab 886
Tips about Siri, RAM, AirTags, and Keyboards are just the first few things you’ll get here in this week’s episode. Then Dave and John continue the journey by answering your questions about Mail, Wi-Fi, VPNs, Synology, and more. Press play to enjoy learning at least five new things with your two favorite geeks!
Best Backup Strategies for Your Data 2021
Considering A New Backup Strategy? Find out where to start here in this video tip from Mac Geek Gab 885
HOOBS: Simplify Your Homebridge
A Deep Dive Into HOOBS & HomeBridge! Learn More About HOOBS in this video tip from Mac Geek Gab 884.
Our Networking Tool Kit Must Haves
Networking Tools! Check Out What Works Best For John and Dave. Find the full product list in Mac Geek Gab 884.
Plex TV: Managing Your Media and Watching For Free
Plex helps you watch free TV & Movies all while helping you manage your media library. Learn more about Plex in this excerpt from Mac Geek Gab 884.
Top 12 Charging Devices For Your Apple Products
John F. Braun takes a deep dive into 12 great charging choices in this excerpt from Mac Geek Gab 884.
Fubo TV 2021 Review in 5 Minutes
Find out what Dave Hamilton thinks about Fubo.tv with this excerpt from Mac Geek Gab 884.
Docker: Little Tiny Machines To Run Inside Your Computer
Use Docker To Help Run Your Computer Efficiently. Learn More About Docker In Mac Geek Gab 884
Travel Tips, Wi-Fi Troubleshooting, and Dave Got Caught! — Mac Geek Gab 885
It’s always interesting when multiple listeners have the same problem, and today you can listen as John and Dave dig into issues with Mac minis and restarting. We think your two favorite geeks have the answer! And that’s what happens here, you ask questions, we provide answers… and Quick Tips… and Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
YouTube TV Rundown
Here’s a deep dive into YouTube TV from Mac Geek Gab 884. Learn More About YouTube TV Here.
Erase All Your Content and Settings In Monterey
Here’s an awesome Mac Geek Gab 883 Quick Tip from Dr. Mac about erasing All Your Content And Settings in macOS Monterey.
Recovering From A Failed macOS Install
Here’s how to recover from a failed macOS Install, a segment from Mac Geek Gab 883.
How To Get Your Mouse To Follow Your Dock
Here’s A Quick Tip On How To Get Your Dock To Follow Your Mouse. Check It out Below and Find Mac Geek Gab 883.
The Later Case Review – It's SO THIN
We got the chance to review the LaterCase in Mac Geek Gab 883! It’s SO THIN.
Switch Between iPad Apps By Swiping Your Home Bar
Switch Between iPad Apps By Swiping On Your iPad Home Bar. Find Out More In Mac Geek Gab 883.
Using Alfred To Reach Specific Preference Panes On Your Mac
Here’s A Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 883 on using Alfred to reach specific Preference Panes on your Mac.
Deep Dives into Chargers, Cord-Cutting, Hard Drive Maintenance, and More — Mac Geek Gab 884
Your geeks take you on a few mini Deep Dives (snorkels?) today, covering topics like Cord Cutting, Chargers, HomeKit (and HOOBS), Docker, Hard Drive Maintenance, and more. Dive in with John and Dave to learn at least five new things. And Don’t Get Caught!
Prepping To Sell Your Mac
Want to sell your Mac, but don’t know where to start? Mac Geek Gab has got you covered, Find Out More From Apple Here.
Triggering Captive Portal
Here’s How To Trigger Captive Portal On Your Apple Device Using NeverSSL or Captive Apple. Find this and more in Mac Geek Gab 882.
Creating Launch Agents
Here’s A Mini-Segment from Mac Geek Gab 882 On How To Create Your Own Launch Agents. Want to know more? Check Out Thought Bot.
Create A PDF of A WebPage On Safari
Ever wanted to create a PDF of a webpage, but didn’t know how? Here’s a Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 882 on how to create a PDF from a Safari Webpage!
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Review
Mac Geek Gab reviewed Apple’s Newest Accessory, The MagSafe Battery Pack. Learn More and Get Your Battery Pack Here
Reset Your SMC By Restarting Your Mac
Did you know when you restart a Mac with Apple Silicon, you do more than just restart your device? You also reset your M1 Mac’s SMC! Check out this and more from Mac Geek Gab 882.