The Finder can be your friend or foe, depends upon how well you tame and tweak it. These are the kinds of things John and Dave help you do each week on Mac Geek Gab. In addition to that, we’ve got segments on taming iCloud’s two-factor authentication, suggestions for improving on the Stickies model, and ways of recovering disk space. All this and more! Just press play and learn at least five new things!
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iTunes DRM Possibly Broken and tvOS Could Have a Vulnerability
A pirate copy of Aquaman circulating among torrent sites could suggest that iTunes DRM has been broken, and tvOS could be to blame.
Nike+ Run Club Adds Custom Challenges
Popular fitness app Nike+ Run Club has added the ability to create Custom Challenges alongside those already set in the app.
The 2019 Apple Supplier Responsibility Report
The 2019 Apple Supplier Responsibility Report has been released. The report is broken down into three categories.
6 Education Apps for Teachers
Roundups of educational apps usually involve apps for students. But this is a list of five educational apps for teachers.
Sharing Contacts, Bulk SMS, Calendar Tweaks, and Quick Tips - Mac Geek Gab Podcast 751
Want to learn the big secret to keeping your computer happy? How about how to share contacts? What about some quick tips about using calendar? This is what Mac Geek Gab is all about, and Dave and John help guide you through all of this, including getting your questions answered!
Apple's Steady Path Towards Family Robots
Apple is a company we trust. Personal robots can be scary. Who better to earn our trust in robots than Apple?
Robots, Apple Robots, Autonomous Vehicle Robots, and Foldable Phones with John Martellaro - ACM 503
This episode is all about robots! Apple robots, military robots, delivery repots, preacher robots, manufacturing robots, and self driving car robots! Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest host John Martellaro to deep into what’s happening with robots today and what they expect for robots in the future. Put your SciFi futurist cap on for this one. They also talk about foldable phones, or as they like to think of it, the netbook of 2019.
Firms Sue Apple Over LTE Patents
Apple is being sued by a number of companies that alleg it infringed more than 7 of their patents relating to LTE technology.
Batteries In The Cloud – Mac Geek Gab 750
Aren’t using all your iCloud Storage? No worries, we’ve got an idea for that. We also have Cool Stuff Found and answers to your other questions. Plus, we iterate on a Quick Tip from last episode making it quicker and tipper! Listen with John and Dave and learn at least five new things!
Intel Says ARM Macs Could Arrive by 2020
Instead of relying on Intel for manufacturing, Apple could better plan out its Mac roadmap for future product development.
Apple and Goldman Sachs to Launch Credit Card with Money Management Features
Apple and Goldman Sachs are set to join forces to launch a new credit card with features to help users manage their money better.
That Anti-LGBT Emoji is Just a Glitch
A person tweeted an emoji of a rainbow flag overlaid with a prohibited symbol and people thought it was an anti-LGBT emoji. But it’s a glitch.
Lee Clow: Legendary Creative Behind Iconic Apple Ads Retires
Lee Clow, the man behind 3 decades worth of iconic Apple adverts, including “1984”, has announced his retirement.
Lawsuit Claims Apple Forced People to Buy Chargers
A new class action lawsuit against Apple claims the company’s iOS updates in 2016 forced people to buy chargers.
PUMA Announced Apple Watch Connected, Self-Lacing, Running Shoes
PUMA unveiled its first PUMA Fi self-lacing shoes that can be controlled via a smartphone or Apple Watch app.
This Gadget Brings Night Shift Into Your Bedroom
Online mattress company Casper released a new gadget called the Glow. It’s a bedside lamp that brings Night Light into your bedroom.
Group FaceTime Offline After Major Security Flaw Revealed
A major Group Facetime security bug allowed users to hear and see a recipient before they had accepted a call.
Battery Usage, CarPlay, Notifications, and Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 746
Wanna learn at least five new things about your Mac and iOS devices? This week’s Mac Geek Gab episode is sure to hit the mark. With topics ranging from Quick Look to Car Play to Robot Vacuums to APFS, there’s always something new to learn! Press play, download, and enjoy.
In 2018 Apple Spent $6.6 Million Lobbying the Government
US$6.6 million isn’t even the highest Apple has spent. That goes to 2017 when the company spent US$7.1 in lobbying money.
Mystery "System" Disk Usage, APFS, Cookies, and More – Mac Geek Gab 745
Mysteries are meant to be solved, and when it comes to the mystery that is your “System” disk usage as displayed by macOS, well, that mystery’s not even supposed to exist in the first place. Dave and John dig in to solve this plus a bunch of other questions sent in by you, dear listeners. Press play, listen, learn, and enjoy!
USB-C, Quick Tips, Cool Stuff, and a CES 2019 Wrap Up – Mac Geek Gab 744
Back from CES 2019, Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun have a few thoughts to share. Then it’s on to answering your questions, this time with a focus on things that used to work… and stopped. Press play, listen, and learn!
Uber to Introduce Clean Air Charge in London on Wednesday
Uber’s new 15p per mile Clean Air Charge in London will come into force on January 16, the the ride-hailing firm said.
Tim Cook Is a Failure at Operations
Operations are supposed to be what Tim Cook does best. Under Steve Jobs he was the Chief Operating Officer at Apple. And while he may have done a great job there, he is a failure at it as CEO.