Geeks, Gear, and Grievances

Are you tired of struggling with your Mac’s settings and apps? Discover how to streamline your tech life with Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode! This week, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Learn how to take screenshots of your Applications folder for easy reference, and explore the power of markdown for creating timeless, portable documents. Don’t get caught without knowing how to use your iPhone’s action button effectively or how to prevent holiday music from skewing your listening recommendations. The episode also covers the benefits of using an external DAC for improved sound quality on your Mac, and the importance of a good base layer for staying warm in cold climates. Plus, get expert advice on transferring settings and apps to a new Mac, and learn why sometimes it’s better to just listen rather than troubleshoot. Don’t get caught missing out on these valuable insights – tune in now! Ready to level up your Mac knowledge and solve those tech headaches? Click to listen to Mac Geek Gab and become a true geek guru! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1069 for Monday, December 23rd, 2024 December 23rd: National Christmas Movie Marathon Day (and Festivus) Police Code 10-69 – Clear to Copy Transmission? MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 00:03:00 MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Markdown MacSparky Field Guide for Markdown Zamzar 00:09:16 MGG CES 2025 Sponsors CCC Backup from Bombich The Omni Group Private Internet Access Roborock eero 00:12:00 Next MGG Hangout on January 19th, 4pm EST The Randos We Know Quick Tips 00:00:01 Andrew-QT-Print a list of your Mac’s apps for future installation needs 00:13:42 Tony-QT-Turn Off Apple Music Listening History For the Holidays! 00:18:31 Andrew-QT-Enable Column View in iPad Files App 00:19:35 Andy-QT-When in doubt, try Safe Mode Don’t Get Caught 00:23:53 Dave-I deleted files…and recovered some with Disk Drill (also Available on SetApp) ChronoSync CCC Backup Arq Minio on Synology Marius Sponsors 00:31:30 SPONSOR: OWC’s new Thunderbolt 5 hub is available and is compatible with Macs, PCs, and iPads Pro 00:32:56 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. 1password.com/mgg Cool Stuff Found 00:34:17 Sharon-CSF-iPhone Action Button Halide Shortcut Set Lockscreen for Focus Modes Halide Camera Button Integration Speck Presidio2 Grip MagSafe Case 00:43:50 Jeff-CSF-1058–Shortery to trigger Shortcuts on the Mac 00:46:07 Andrew-CSF-Cheatsheet app to keep stickies on Apple Watch 00:48:39 CSF-TenOne Design WiFi Porter 00:53:09 Don’t Get Caught Connecting to rogue Wi-Fi 00:56:01 CSF-iQR App to create QR Codes 00:57:07 DLH-CSF-Audioengine D1 or really any other quality external DAC 01:01:08 CSF-Smartwool Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:03:03 Allister-iOS 18.2 Update Wallpaper Issues 01:06:05 Mike-Alternative Migration Paths for a new Mac? Mackup Starship Titanic 01:12:49 MGG 1069 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews [email protected] 224-888-GEEK The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network