Headless Macs, Resizing Images, Cable Modems, and More

Finding geeks ways to make your computing life more efficient is fun, and your three favorite geeks share tips for resizing images, managing calendars, using the Finder’s toolbar, controlling your Apple TV and much, much more. Listen as John, Pete, and Dave answer your questions and share your tips, ensuring that you learn at least five new things this week! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 960 for Monday, December 19, 2022 Graham-QT-Set Flashlight Brightness in iPhone Control Center The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found 00:02:40 Ben-CSF-Meeter Highlights Meeting Links to Join You Faster 00:04:35 Synology Drive for iOS adds ability to edit Docs and Sheets! 00:08:20 Ed-CSF-Imageprep to Use sips for Image Processing Homebrew brew install tldr Cakebrew 00:13:00 What’s Docker and how does it relate to Homebrew? 00:17:21 Resizing Images PP# -> Automator App Created -> Get Selected Finder Items -> Scale Images (set size) -> Copy to a folder (easier to find) – Put the App in your Finder ToolBar at the top! GraphicConverter ImageOptim 00:22:10 The Mac Geek Gab Calendar Feed is now MUCH more Robust Sponsors 00:26:29 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg 00:28:34 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. More Cool Stuff Found 00:30:01 Ben-CSF Visible Verizon MVNO (use Ben’s code for $20 off) Mint Mobile 00:40:38 Jim-CSF-Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV 00:42:20 QT-Fix Brightness of Netflix 00:47:23 CSF-SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB-A/USB-C Thumb Drive Blackmagic Disk Speed Test (for Mac) Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:51:05 Bruce-Ventura Removes Ability to Set Wi-Fi Priority How Apple Devices Choose Wi-Fi Using Terminal to Reorder Wi-Fi Networks 00:57:19 Eliot-Do I need a cable modem with a 2.5G Ethernet Port? 01:02:24 Setting up a headless Mac mini as a Media Server Channels DVR Tailscale SwitchResX Automounter 01:13:00 Rick–Resolving Duplicate Contacts on iPhone Get Rid of Duplicate Contacts on iPhone Best apps to delete duplicate iPhone contacts in 2022 01:19:51 MGG 960 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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