All The Gear, But No Idea(r) — Mac Geek Gab 852
Your questions drive the bus this week, as John and Dave provide answers about AirDrop, Spotlight, Screen Protectors, 10G Ethernet, Time Machine, and more. That’s not all, though, your two favorite geeks have Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips to share, too. Join in the fun: press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
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Show Notes
Note: Shownotes are in progress...Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 852 for Monday, January 11, 2021
- Quick Tips
- 00:02:29 Mike-QT-Use Spotlight to Start Calculator
- 00:04:21 QT-Hide Message Alerts (Long Press, Choose Hide Alerts)
- 00:09:31 Mike-QT-Twist Down Favorites in Control Center's HomeKit
- HOOBS
- HomeBridge
- 00:11:33 QT-Hey, Siri: Door Dash
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- Questions
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- Wi-Fi and Internet
- 00:50:38 Tim-Which Way Should I Aim My Antennas?
- 00:56:43 David-Diagnosing Intermittent Internet Speed Drop Outs
- Cool Stuff Found
- 01:08:10 Bruce-CSF-849-BatCHmod for Changing Extended Attributes
- 01:08:52 CSF-Nooie Cam Doorbell
- 01:12:34 Jeremy-CSF-Nomad Base Station Pro
- 01:13:41 CSF-Sensibo Pure Wi-Fi-Controlled Air Purifier
- 01:16:40 CSF-Flic 2, Flic Hub LR and HomeKit Support
- 01:18:33 Robert-CSF-Use Wallpaper Shortcuts to Spruce up your iPhone's Home Screen
- 01:19:45 JBL Tour One headphones and Tour Pro+ earbuds
- 01:22:56 CSF-Maktar Qubii Pro
- 01:25:01 CSF-Mac Geek Gab app on M1!
- 01:26:51 MGG 852 Outtro
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