Hey Siri, Use Your Words

This week, your three favorite geeks delve into some of the coolest tech finds for Apple users, share insightful tips, and answer listener questions. Let’s explore the highlights of Mac Geek Gab 977, aired on Monday, April 17th, 2023. Cool Stuff Found The podcast starts with an interesting collection of cool stuff found by the hosts and listeners. Gary shares a wonderful resource called “Make Something Wonderful” on Apple Books. Next, Ben introduces Jitouch, a handy tool that enhances multi-touch gestures for mouse and trackpad users. Pilot Pete follows with his recommendation of TimeKettle WT2-Edge Translator Earbuds, an innovative device for real-time translation. Saurabh brings attention to Smart Scroll, a convenient tool to speed up scrolling on your Mac, while John recommends DoYourClone, an application that allows you to create bootable external clones of your Mac. Dave’s Experience Downgrading from macOS Ventura to Monterey In this segment, Dave shares his experience downgrading from macOS Ventura to Monterey. He explains that while he noticed improvements in Logic’s performance and CoreAudio device responsiveness, he advises listeners not to follow his example, as downgrading can be risky and may cause issues. More Cool Stuff Found The podcast continues with more cool finds, such as Dave’s discovery of TwelveSouth AirFly SE, a Bluetooth accessory for airplane entertainment systems. John Payne contributes by mentioning the New File Menu app, a helpful right-click application for Mac users. Barry brings nostalgia with MuffinTerm, a software to connect to old-school BBSes. Dave then talks about MacUpdater 3, an app that includes auto-updates, deeper versions, and more features for maintaining your Mac. Lastly, in honor of Earth Day, Dave recommends Anker’s bio-based cables. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete address various listener questions and share valuable tips. They discuss the possible reasons behind DukeSilver’s MacBook discharging during sleep and suggest using Sleep Aid to resolve the issue. Joe shares advice about tracking places to visit with Google Maps, and the hosts provide guidance on using the feature effectively. Larry’s question on WiFi/Eero connection issues is tackled, while J-Bryner seeks an explanation for numbers being added to remote volume names. Lastly, Dave shares his experience with Siri’s devolving functionality, particularly in audibly providing elevation data. Conclusion Mac Geek Gab 977 delivers an insightful and engaging discussion on cool gadgets, software, and tips for Apple users. Dave, John, and Pilot Pete continue to answer listener questions and provide valuable advice to help users get the most out of their devices. Subscribe now so you won’t miss out on future episodes for more exciting discoveries and tips! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 977 for Monday, April 17th, 2023 Barry-CSF-Modem Dialup Audio and Explanation Flashback The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:03:04 MGG AI-focused Hangout on Sunday, April 23rd! Cool Stuff Found 00:05:33 Gary-CSF-Make Something Wonderful on Apple Books 00:12:13 Ben-CSF-Jitouch-Multi-touch gestures for mouse and trackpad 00:13:14 CSF TimeKettle WT2-Edge Translator Earbuds 00:18:45 Saurabh-CSF-Smart Scroll to Speed Up Scrolling 00:19:30 John-CSF-DoYourClone to Create Bootable External Clone Sponsors 00:22:08  SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab. 00:24:01 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:25:48 PODCAST: MacBreak Weekly: Go behind the curtain with TWiT.tv’s Leo Laporte, Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay as they dive into everything Apple-related. Dave Downgraded from Ventura to Monterey 00:26:28 Dave Downgraded!- But DO NOT do this!!! Logic Runs fine at 128 sample buffer size in Monterey (Ventura needed 256) No delays in Monterey when adding a new device/app to CoreAudio Do as I say, Not as I do MOAR CSF 00:38:48 CSF-TwelveSouth AirFly SE for Bluetoothing The Plane 00:40:00 John Payne-CSF New File Menu app Right-Click App 00:44:29 Barry-CSF-MuffinTerm to Connect to Old-School BBSes 00:48:00 CSF-MacUpdater 3 includes auto-updates, deeper versions, more 00:50:08 CSF-Anker’s Bio-based cables for Earth Day Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:51:03 DukeSilver-Why Is My MacBook Discharging During Sleep? Sleep Aid 00:55:08 Joe-Track Places to Visit with Google Maps Fing 00:58:14 Larry-WiFi/Eero Connection Issue 01:04:40 J-Bryner-Why Do Remote Volume Names Have Numbers Added to their Names 01:09:00 Siri Used to Tell Me My Elevation…Why Not Anymore? Hey Siri, Use Your Words 01:12:50 Phil-Upgrading From an Intel MacBook Pro GeekBench Scores for Mac 01:23:16 Mac Geek Gab 977 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) 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