Your Computer May Decide For You

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is packed with quick tips and clever workarounds you can actually use. You’ll learn how to silence your partner’s alarm with Siri, calm down watchOS 26’s Liquid Glass by reducing transparency, and keep your AirPods secure with Croakies or a magnetic strap. You’ll even pick up tricks like delaying Low Power Mode automation, grabbing CarPlay screen captures, and—yes—using your nose to turn off your Apple Watch alarm. Along the way, the crew reminds you: don’t get caught making common mistakes like letting Wi-Fi calling charges sneak up on you or letting toxic content hijack your online focus. From cool gear like LG’s Ultrafine 4K monitor to smart app swaps like Notion over Notes, you’ll discover fresh tools to boost productivity. Listener questions spark sharp advice, too—whether it’s saving corrupted data volumes, choosing the right budget Mac mini, or bringing an old scanner back to life. And as Apple Intelligence hype builds, the takeaway is clear: we’re not there yet. Stay sharp, stay curious, and don’t get caught missing the hacks that make your tech work smarter for you. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1105 for Monday, September 1st, 2025 September 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Rick-QT-Ask Siri to turn off your partner’s alarm 00:06:07 QT-Tame Liquid Glass by using Accessibility – Reduce Transparency 00:10:15 Mike-QT-Use Croakies to retain the AirPods AirPods Magnetic Lanyard and Strap 00:17:15 QT-Add a delay to the automatic Low Power Mode Shortcut A Mango-Shaped Space 00:23:10 Mr. Ed-QT-CarPlay Screen Capture 00:24:21 Turn off your Watch alarm with your nose Don’t Get Caught 00:25:32 Paul-DGC-1103-WiFi Calling might cost you 00:27:24 Mint Mobile – T-Mobile Home Internet for $35/month 00:29:56 Apple TV+ Pricing Increase 00:34:04 Don’t Get Caught engaging with incendiary content online Tips on tuning social feed and news algorithms to your advantage Sponsors 00:38:17 SPONSOR: Strawberry.me. Own Your Future. Discover what’s possible with a professional coach by your side. Visit Strawberry.me/MGG or use code MGG to claim your $50 credit today. 00:39:44 SPONSOR: Quince. Elevate your closet, get free shipping, and 365 day returns at Quince.com/MGG. 00:41:11 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. Cool Stuff Found 00:42:58 Jerry-CSF-LG 27-inch Ultrafine 4K UHD is the best bang for the buck 00:47:28 Bram-CSF-1104-Use Notion instead of Notes 00:48:17 Donald-I Vibe-Coded California State Landmarks app GitHub CoPilot (into VSCode) Show Business 00:56:46 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:00:38 Ron-My Data Volume is Corrupted…what should I do? 01:05:38 Paul-1104-Is Restart the same as TOTO? 01:08:04 Dan-Mac-Mini 16Gb/256Gb <$500 worth it? Apple Intelligence: Are We There Yet? No, kids, we’re not there yet. 01:13:04 Rob-What do I do when my MFC won’t scan anymore? VueScan 01:23:47 MGG 1105 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway 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