It’s summer and it’s hot! That means it’s time to learn some tips about hot corners (on your Mac), hot flashes (on your iPhone), and more. Listen as John and Dave take you through answers to all of your questions, plus adding in some of your Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Press play to listen and learn five new things along with your two favorite geeks!
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'The Morning Show' Season Two Premieres September 17 on Apple TV+
The Morning Show is set to return to Apple TV+ on September 17, 2021, with old stars returning and new characters entering the story.
HaaS: Hay as a Service – Mac Geek Gab 876
Listen as John and Dave share your Quick Tips about Safari Picture-in-Picture, the caveats of Finder’s Drag and Drop, Apple Remotes, and more. Lots of suggestions and ideas about note-taking and idea capturing on-the-go in the episode, many of them from y’all! Then your two favorite geeks even have time to answer a few questions, including a clever workaround for blocking SMS spam. Plus… HaaS folks! It’s gonna be big! Or at least amusing. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Sci-fi Drama 'Invasion' Hits Apple TV+ October 22, 2021
Apple TV+ sci-fi series series ‘Invasion’ from Simon Kinberg and David Weill will premiere globally on October 22, 2021.
Swiping Left (or Right!), Suspicious Packages, and Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 874
Your two favorite geeks answer your questions about Target Disk Mode, using your Apple TV Remote to turn off your TV, removing words from predictive text, and more. On top of that, they share a few Mail-based quick tips and an entire pile (yep, the whole thing!) of Cool Stuff Found. Press play and learn (at least) five new things with John and Dave!
WWDC 2021 Preview - iOS 15, macOS 12, and Next-Gen Apple Silicon
WWDC 2021 is nearly upon us, and Charlotte Henry makes her predictions of what we will and won’t hear about in the keynote.
What Having Apple TV on the Nvidia Shield Tells us About Apple's Services Business
Earlier this week, Nvidia announced that SHIELD users can purchase or rent movies and shows and access Apple TV+ through the Apple TV app on the device. At iMore, Oliver Haslam neatly outlines how this underlines a significant shift that has been going on in Apple’s services business.
Apple’s services business isn’t what it once was. It’s no longer a way to keep people tethered to Apple and is instead just another way for Apple to make money. If people insist on using Android phones, they might as well give Apple $10 each month to listen to its music. People really don’t want to buy an Apple TV 4K? No problem, Apple will take their $4.99 per month and let them watch on their crappy smart TV instead. The idea of an Apple TV app running on the Nvidia Shield – of all things! – would have been insane just a few short years ago. Call me an old romantic, but who knows – maybe it gives us all hope that one day, on an indefinite timescale, we’ll see iMessage break free of Apple’s chains as well.
Setapp 1-Year Subscription (New Users): $69
We have a great deal today! It’s for Setapp, MacPaw’s app subscription service that gives you access to more than 210 solid Mac apps. I’m a Setapp subscriber, and I love it. The video below gives you a good overview of the service. The deal is for a 1-year subscription for $69, 42% off the regular price. It’s for new users only, and if you aren’t already a Setapp subscriber, you should check it out.
Play Golf Year Round with This Immersive Golf Simulator Package: $190
We have a deal on PhiGolf WGT Edition, a mobile and home smart golf simulator that comes with a Swing Stick. PhiGolf WGT Edition is an entertaining golf simulator where you control the gameplay with your real golf swing. It works with an iPhone or Android device, and comes with a Swing Stick and a Swings sensor. It’s $249, but coupon code GOLF10 brings it down to $190 at checkout.
Martellaro Monday with the Dream Team – TMO Daily Observations 2021-05-17
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss accessibility needs on macOS, and (as usual) what we’re watching.
Rumbling with Gatekeeper — Mac Geek Gab 870
Apple’s protective engines usually do well at protecting our devices, but what happens when they go haywire? It’s time to Rumble, that’s what, and John and Dave are here to help! Listen as they answer your questions, share Cool Stuff Found, push out the Quick Tips and make it easy to learn at least five new things this week!
Apple Awards Corning Further US$45 Million From Advanced Manufacturing Fund
Apple has awarded US$45 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Corning, the firm that supplies precision glass for various devices.
iOS 14.5 Adds Beats Headphones Into the ‘Find My’ App
Apple expanded its Find My app in iOS 14.5 to include support for third-party accessories, but also added first-party products like Beats.
Eve Energy Smart Plug With Thread Available to Purchase
Eve Systems announced the fourth generation of its HomeKit smart plug product called Eve Energy, and it supports the Thread protocol.
Failing, Succeeding, and Retiring SSDs — Mac Geek Gab 868
Solid State Drives (SSD) are a wonderful thing upon which we all rely, but sometimes they get a little wonky. Listen as John and Dave discuss and answer your questions about SSDs, Clipboard Managers, Java and Spam. Add in a little Cool Stuff Found segment and you’re sure to learn at least five new things. Press play and enjoy!
Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro Portable Dual Monitor: $177
We have a deal on the Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro, a portable display that connects to your laptop as a second display wherever you go. It works with Mac, Windows, Chrome, or Linux laptop via a USB cable, and you attach it physically to the upper lid of your laptop so that it’s always with you. It slides out when you want to use it, and there’s a mirroring mode that allows you to turn it around soo you can share your screen with someone sitting across from you. It’s offers 1080p resolution, and coupon code SAVEDUEXPRO at checkout brings the price on this device down to $177.
Apple Releases 2021 Environmental Progress Report
Apple has published the latest version of its annual environmental progress report. There is an easy-to-navigate webpage and a longer PDF.
Apple Officially Announces 'Spring Loaded' Event For April 20
Apple has officially announced that it will hold an event on April 20, 2021 called, ‘Spring Loaded’, which will start at 10 am PDT.
Geek Challenges and Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 865
Sometimes there are those problems that just don’t have easy solutions…and that’s when things get fun! Geek Challenges mean you get to join in the fun of helping find the answers. Listen as John and Dave share some of their more troubling troublehooting experiences plus, of course, some Cool Stuff Found to round it all out. Press play and learn five new things!
M1 Mac Troubleshooting, Quick Tips, and More — Mac Geek Gab 864
M1 Macs have only been available for a few months, but y’all are buying them up like crazy. Of course, troubleshooting them is a bit different than familiar Intel models, and Dave and John talk through some of that while answering your questions. Quick Tips help to make this episode accessible for all, in addition to some non-platform-specific questions about troubleshooting in general. Listen in as your two favorite geeks help share the knowledge, and perhaps you’ll learn five new things, too!
Regulator Finds no Fair Lending Violations by Apple Card, Goldman Sachs
An investigation into the Apple Card and its underwriter, Goldman Sachs, has found no fair lending violations or evidence of discrimination.
Developer Accuses Apple of Abusing ‘Monopoly Power’ With App Store Regulation
A developer who alleged that the App Store was hosting multi-million dollar scams has claimed that Apple “exploited its monopoly power.”
Apple Releases New Web Game to Accompany TV+ Series 'Servant'
Apple has released an interactive experience called Survive the Attic that enhances the world of Apple TV+ show ‘Servant’.
New Nest with Radar, Getting Ready for Repairs – TMO Daily Observations 2021-03-16
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest iteration of Google Nest Hub, and how to get your gear ready for an Apple repair.