It’s All About Learning How To Fish

You’re diving into Mac Geek Gab 1100, where quick tips flow faster than USB-C power. Learn how dragging files into a blank Finder space automatically creates folders, and why AppleCare One’s $20/month plan might be worth a look. You’ll get hacks for AirPods Pro as earplugs, scanning docs to a thumb drive, and managing your Mac’s noisy notification overload. Curious about how to bulk scan like a pro or fix TestFlight Apple ID merge issues? Adam, Pete, and Dave have you covered. Things get deeper with listener questions—from phantom iMac reboots to the clever use of dry-erase markers when fixing hardware. You’ll also get practical ways to manage family passwords and discover why teaching someone to fish (figuratively, of course, though fish can be yummy, too!) beats fixing their tech woes every time. Cool Stuff Found includes compression tools, trackable flashlights, and ChromeOS Flex as a Mac revival trick. Don’t Get Caught missing this one—it’s packed with geeky gold. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1100 for Monday, July 28th, 2025 July 28th: National Milk Chocolate Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Quick Tips 00:00:01 David-QT-Drag files to a blank space and Finder creates a folder for you 00:06:05 Gary-QT-Apple released a new AppleCare One plan for $20/month Apple Support App 9to5 Mac’s Article about AppleCare One 00:14:34 Rob-1099-Phonetic vs. Pronunciation Contact Fields Sponsors 00:16:48 SPONSOR: OpenPhone is the #1 business phone system that streamlines and scales your customer communications. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG 00:18:17 SPONSOR: TransLoader. Initiate downloads on your Macs, remotely from your iPhone, iPad, and other Macs. 00:19:50 SPONSOR: OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 Dock is now shipping! MOAR Quick Tips 00:21:07 Adam-Bulk Scanning Quick Tip – Use your all-in-one printer’s direct-to-thumb drive scanning option Using ChatGPT’s summarization feature to jog your memory for public performance and public speaking Apple’s Files app scanning option 00:25:00 For AirPods Pro as earplugs, AirPods > Accessibility > Loud Sound Reduction needs to be on AirPods Magnetic Strap 00:33:41 David-TestFlight can get in the way of merging Apple accounts…and there’s a fix! 00:37:19 Andrew-QT-Some USB-C devices need a USB-A to USB-C cable to properly charge 00:43:05 Chris-QT-Turn Off Notification Sounds on Mac & iPad to Avoid Notification Overload (aka MacProCT) Sponsors 00:46:05 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to just $15 per month at MintMobile.com/MGG 00:47:37 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:48:50 Tim-My 2019 iMac intermittently reboots without warning every few days Reset SMC on Intel Mac 00:56:50 QT-Remembering where screws go when removing them from a computer Dry Erase is better than Permanent Marker Speaking of things you might need alcohol for 00:59:36 Managing passwords for our extended family members It’s all about learning how to fish! 01:07:41 Randy-WHY Thousands of Photos in “Recently Saved?” Cool Stuff Found 01:13:21 Andrew-CSF-Compress for videos and photos on iPhone and iPad 01:14:32 Kirschen-CSF-FlashFinder combo flashlight and FindMy device 01:17:46 Scott-1099–ChromeOS Flex instead of OCLP 01:20:42 MGG 1100 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network