Sometimes it doesn’t sound geeky but it is, other times it sounds geeky but it isn’t. With supercapacitors, VPNs, and PRAM on the list which path do you think your two favorite geeks are going to take you down today? You’ll just have to listen and learn!
iCloud
Apple's Intel Engineer Hires, iCloud Safari History - TMO Daily Observations 2018-05-31
Andrew Orr and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their ideas on what Apple is doing with the engineers it’s hiring away from Intel, plus they look at how much of our Safari browser history Apple retains.
iCloud Messages FAQ: Here's What You Need to Know
Reddit user u/Dave-CPA put together a list of questions people may have about iCloud messages.
Apple Offer 1 Month Free for iCloud Storage Upgrade
Apple is offering a free month for iCloud users upgrading from the free 5 GB storage tier to any of the paid options. The offer is a move to get more iCloud users to upgrade to a paid storage plan.
How to Restore Notes from a Time Machine Backup
Lost some notes out of the Mac’s default Notes app? Never fear—as long as you have a backup! In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll go over how to recover your database from Time Machine, but there are a lot of caveats. A lot. Pay attention to the warnings before you get started!
Proprietary Mac Processors, HomeKit's Big Fail - TMO Daily Observations 2018-04-03
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on the possibility of Apple designing its own Mac processors, plus Jeff explains how HomeKit failed for him.
Apple Increases Free iCloud Storage to 200GB for Schools
Apple’s free iCloud storage for education is getting a boost from 5GB up to 200GB. The extra storage makes sense considering students need a way to store their assignments and other files, and was announced at the “Let’s take a field trip” media event on Tuesday.
Apple Uses Google Servers for iCloud Storage, and that's no Big Deal - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-27
Bryan Chaffin, along with Adam Christianson from the Maccast, join Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple using Google’s servers to store our iCloud data, plus the media’s reaction to the years-old news.
It's Easy to Blame Bluetooth and APFS – Mac Geek Gab 698
Having issues with your Apple Watch, your iMac hinge, or your external drive? We summarily blame Bluetooth. And APFS. And we have a solution for that hinge that has nothing to do with radio frequencies. So there. Just press play and enjoy. We promise you’ll learn at least five new things.
iOS: How to Create an iCloud Website For Your Photos
Creating a special shared album will let you create an iCloud website that anyone who has the URL can view.
Apple Helps Authorities Bring Russian Spam Lord to Justice
An affidavit unsealed today revealed that Apple helped bring him in. What gave him away? His iCloud account
Apple to Add a Privacy Icon to iOS to Stop iCloud Phishing
If you see the password prompt but don’t see the icon, it should give you a warning that it’s not legitimate.
Apple's Chinese iCloud Occupation, HomeKit Miss, Apple Parenting, Oak Island - Pop.0 ep.28
In this TMO video podcast, Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit look at Apple’s Chinese iCloud occupation and what it says about Apple. They also think Apple is just plain missing the smarthome boat, judging by what we’re seeing at CES. John goes off on a tangent rant about parenting and Apple, and for the pop portion of the show, they talk about recent developments in The Curse of Oak Island. (WARNING NSFW: PROFANITY & RANTS)
Here's How to Create an Apple ID For Your New Apple Device
You’ll use this ID on any Apple device you have, whether it’s an iPhone or a MacBook.
Don't Commit a Photo Crime – Mac Geek Gab 686
Sometimes iCloud gets out of sync. Your geeks and fellow listeners have some tips and solutions. Then it’s time to talk about troubleshooting tools that exist on either iOS or macOS but not both. What are your options? Your geeks talk through that, too. Of course, ’tis the season, so Cool Stuff Found abounds. We share and you share! We all learn (at least) four new things! It’s Mac Geek Gab, after all. Enjoy MGG 686!
iOS 11's Instructions for Stopping Family Sharing Plan: Transfer Your Kid to Another Family
Ouch. That seems a bit drastic, and is it even legal?
The Truth is in The Cloud – Mac Geek Gab 676
iOS 11’s Spotlight Search, Files App, Photo Search, and app management start the show. Then it’s on to discussing the best ways to troubleshoot all iCloud syncing issues. Have dual monitors or are just particular about your window locations? We’ve got that covered, too… and a lot more! And hey, there’s a DAC in that dongle! Press play and enjoy.
Apple Makes it Clear Services are a Key Part of its Business Model
Apple may be an iPhone company, but now it’s openly acknowledging how important services are to its business.
iOS: Mass Delete All Reminders in a List
It’s not nearly as hard as it sounds, and a little spring cleaning never hurt anybody.
U.S. Customs Agents Can Search Your iPhone, But Not iCloud
U.S Customs agents have the ability to search your electronic devices, but not iCloud as long as the files remain completely in the cloud.
iCloud Backup Outage Prevents Backup and Restore of User Data
Apple says the outage only affects a small percentage of users, but those concerned with their iPhone and iPad data should temporarily switch to local backups just to be safe.
Seeing an iOS Verification Failed Error? You’re Not Alone
If the issue hasn’t already been fixed, it seems that the only thing to do for now is just…wait.
Curios Aren’t Just for Breakfast Anymore – Mac Geek Gab 662
Alternative AirPlay Receivers, iMac Upgrades, Troubleshooting in Console, and AirPods controls are just the first four things your two favorite geeks discuss today. Then it’s on to solving the issue of stale Contacts on your iPhone, MailDrop woes, and the Preppers approach to backups. All this and more in this week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast. You’re guaranteed to learn at least four new things.
Apple Giveth, Amazon Taketh Away: Say Goodbye to Unlimited Amazon Drive Storage
Amazon’s change of heart on unlimited data closely mirrors that of Microsoft, which also ditched unlimited storage for OneDrive just one year after initially offering it as a perk for Office 365 subscribers.