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iOS 14 Quick Tips and More — Mac Geek Gab 834
We’ve got first-run Quick Tips for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14 for you right here. You know those things that surprise and delight your friends when they see you do them? That’s what Quick Tips are! Come and learn at least five new things as John and Dave talk through Quick Tips plus answer your questions about everything Mac, Apple, iPhone, and more. Press play and enjoy hanging out with your two favorite geeks!
ICE, ICE, Maybe? — Mac Geek Gab 824
Is your mail forwarder secure? Are you sure? How about your Internet? These are just two of your dozen-or-so questions that John and Dave tackle this week. It’s not just questions, of course. There are Quick Tips, regular tips, Cool Stuff Found, and even some router fun. Press play and enjoy listening to your favorite geeks while learning at least five new things!
Five Catalina Volumes and Foolproof Migration — Mac Geek Gab 819
Have you ever noticed your Mac tells you Catalina uses up 5 volumes? How about encrypting specific files and folders? And what about that cable modem password…should you change it? These are just a few of the questions answered.
This episode is chock full of everything you love: Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and yes, answers to your questions! Send yours in to [email protected], and now press play to listen and learn at least five new things.
Unreliable Entities, Sustainability Reports – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-18
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s inclusion on China’s “naughty” list and corporate responsibility.
Creative Things to Try for Free
Dr. Mac says some of the bright spots in this dark time are formerly paid services and apps now available at no cost for a limited time in response to the crisis and shares a handful of his faves.
The Great Internet Blocking Conspiracy – Mac Geek Gab 807
Options for Apple TV Volume, Silencing CarPlay upon connect, LTE internet options, and managing the shared family calendar only scratch the surface of this episode’s content: the mailbag overflows with your tips and questions, and John and Dave do their level best to share, answer, entertain and inform! Press play to learn about all this and more; and learn five new things in the process!
Taming System Preferences, Podcasts, Email, and More – Mac Geek Gab 803
Sometimes things just get out of hand with your devices and need to be wrangled back into line. Today’s targets: System Preferences, the Podcasts app, IMAP email, and much more. Plus, some early replies on our search for the best way to tame our episode watch lists are already in, too! Listen as John and Dave talk through all of this, add some Cool Stuff Found, and more.
Don't Fear The Reminders – Mac Geek Gab 782
Reminders change things for third-party apps, too, it seems, especially those that rely on CalDAV. Plus, a Quick Tip or two about typing more efficiently never hurt anyone. This, folks, is what Mac Geek Gab is all about. Listen as John and Dave answer your questions and share your tips to ensure everyone learns at least five new things!
UK Only Behind the Mac Music Page Live
Apple launched ‘Behind the Music’, a UK-only page on its website outlining how its products help users compose, record, and mix music.
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!
iPhone Saved Shipwrecked Group's Lives
An iPhone helped save the lives of a group whose boat capsized in high seas. The device kept working, meaning the friends could call for help.
No Roger, NoSQL, No Rent – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 736
Before you gobble up all your turkey, gobble up some new tips and info and tricks and, yes, even some fun toys! ‘Tis (almost) the season, and you don’t want to miss out. Press play and enjoy!
Artifact Uprising Offers 10 Free Photo Prints
Photo company Artifact Uprising is offering customers a chance to print ten photos for free. It only lasts a week.
iOS 12 Review: It's Like an iPhone Upgrade
iOS 12 is out for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and while it has several new features it’s big draw is under the hood. Apple spent a lot of time improving performance and stability, so is it time for you to upgrade? Read on to find out.
How Did Steve Jobs Fake the First iPhone?
Curiosity.com writes about Steve Jobs and the first iPhone. There was a little more to that keynote than meets the eye.
Can Cryptography Prevent Surveillance Dystopia?
Writing for Inverse, Matthew Phelan says that a cryptographic ledger could hold the key to prevent surveillance dystopia.
Here Are All of the iOS Apps on macOS Mojave [Update]
Craig Federighi schooled Mark Gurman, the originator of the rumor that iOS and macOS will merge.
The “Man Looking Over Your Shoulder” Attack – Mac Geek Gab 711
Ever send mail to the wrong address accidentally? Ever want to ask your Mac its serial number? Notifications ever get in your way? All those questions are answered in the just the first segment of the show. Listen for more about syncing your Photos without iCloud Photo Library, managing your calendars, and much more! Press play and learn at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!
Elon Musk at SXSW: He’s Not Steve Jobs - in Some Ways, He’s Better
Dave Hamilton had always viewed Elon Musk through the same lens as I viewed Steve Jobs, but after seeing him speak at SxSW, he realized he was wrong.
NAMM - IK Multimedia Announces a Leslie Rotary Speaker Model for AmpliTube
NAMM – The plugin includes six different Leslie rotary speaker models and five Leslie amp models.
Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, High Sierra, and KRACK – Mac Geek Gab 679
Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, High Sierra, and KRACK are the topics today, but that means you’re in for a real treat. The goal is for everyone to learn at least four (4!) new things, but today you’re guaranteed to learn a whole lot more. Download, press play, and enjoy!
You Have Me to Blame for the iTunes 12.7 Fiasco...
Last year Dr. Mac lobbied to get Apple to streamline iTunes, and now that they did he isn’t happy. Check out why he says Apple’s changes didn’t turn out the way he hoped.
Survey: Nearly 25 Percent of Windows Users Plan to Switch to Mac
With nearly a quarter of Windows users intending to switch in the next 6 to 24 months, less than 2 percent of Mac users plan to jump to Windows during the same period.