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Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Di: Dave Hamilton Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
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 Get answers to your Apple tech questions every week! Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more — all delivered in a fun, friendly way that helps geeks and everyday users alike. Don’t Get Caught without your tech working right!The Mac Observer, Inc. 2026 Politica e governo
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  • This Will All Be On The Test

    This Will All Be On The Test
    Jan 19 2026
    You start with Quick Tips that tighten up your daily Apple workflow fast. You learn how CarPlay scrubbing actually works while driving, how Siri can jump forward or back in precise time chunks, and why Apple’s vision for Siri, Gemini, and personal intelligence matters more than the hype suggests. You unlock practical wins like copying Voice Memos transcripts, using Continuity for clipboard magic across devices, mastering iPhone copy and paste gestures, and understanding when dragging photos quietly converts them to JPEGs. Along the way, you revisit Apple Newton roots, discover why tools like Yoink still matter, and pick up slick tricks for prepping images in Messages and pausing voice recordings mid-thought. Then you move into real-world problem solving. You figure out how to record a selfie video on iPhone while reading a script without breaking your flow, why Sign in With Apple is still worth using, and how to monitor drive health without guessing. You finally get clarity on weird Trash behavior, stop your mouse from waking your Mac, and understand why green bubble RCS and SMS sometimes fail on macOS. The episode wraps with a discussion about Apple Creator Studio tools like Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Compressor, MainStage, and premium content across Apple’s productivity apps. Listen to sharpen your instincts so when it counts, you Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1125 for Monday, January 19th, 2026 January 19th: Brew a Potion DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7!The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!EeroEcamm for Zoom integrationMacPawCCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Chris-QT-CarPlay lets you scrub while driving00:04:01 QT-Use Siri to skip forwards and backwards in specific time increments00:06:18 The future of Siri, Gemini, and Personal Intelligence00:14:33 QT-See and copy transcripts from Voice Memos00:15:44 QT-Continuity works for Clipboard Too00:18:21 iPhone Copy/Paste Gestures00:21:55 Doug-QT-Dragging photos on iPhone converts them to JPEG Copying/Pasting on the Apple NewtonYoink 00:27:01 Jeff-QT-Dragging an image into Messages preps it to send00:28:15 Pete-QT-Pause Voice Recording on iOS00:29:54 How do I record a selfie video on my iPhone while being able to read a script? Teleprompter for Video for iPhoneAlso Teleprompter is free with in app purchases 00:34:43 GW-QT-Don’t forget about Sign in With Apple Sponsors 00:38:50 SPONSOR: Tempo. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/MGG.00:40:22 SPONSOR: Stamps.com. Try Stamps dot com risk-free for sixty days at stamps.com and use code mgg! Sixty days gives you plenty of time to see exactly how much time and money you’re saving on every shipment.00:41:42 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:43:12 Andy-What should I use to monitor drive health? Disk DrillDriveDxTechtool Pro for repairing APFS volumes 00:48:52 Gary-Why Sometime Trash? Why Sometimes NO Trash?00:59:37 Andrew-How can I keep my mouse from waking up my Mac?01:03:25 Caleb-Why can’t I send green bubble RCS/SMS messages from my Mac? Cool Stuff Found 01:07:19 CSF? Apple Creator Studio Logic ProPixelmator ProFinal Cut ProCompressorMainStagePremium content for Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Freeform, Motion and more 01:18:31 MGG 1125 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG’s CES 2026 SponsorsPilot 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) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 ora e 21 min
  • CES 2026: Cool Stuff Found That Actually Matters

    CES 2026: Cool Stuff Found That Actually Matters
    Jan 12 2026
    You walk the CES 2026 floor with Pete and Dave and quickly realize this episode is about practical gear that earns its place in your life. You hear about clever headphones, smarter thermostats, compact travel tech, and simple photo organization that fixes real annoyances without overthinking them. The crew cuts through the hype, calling out what feels thoughtful versus what just looks flashy, so you can spot the difference between tools that solve problems and gadgets that will gather dust. Then things get broader and more futuristic without losing focus. You explore consumer health tech that is finally becoming accessible, modular controllers that rethink how you interact with devices, and open-ear audio that fits real-world use. Robots take over yards and floors, smart calendars and water sensors aim to reduce daily friction, and networking gear shrinks without giving up power. It is a fast tour of ideas that are close enough to touch, if not already shipping, with one consistent reminder guiding the whole conversation: stay curious, stay selective, and Don’t Get Caught chasing shiny things that do not actually improve your day. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1124 for Monday, January 12th, 2026 January 12th: National Curried Chicken DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7!The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!EeroEcamm for Zoom integrationMacPawCCC Backup Cool Stuff Found at CES 2026 00:03:41 TDM Twist Headphones00:06:36 Eve Thermostat00:08:08 FotoStax – $25 for a 10-pack00:11:09 Targus Voyager EXP – $89.99 00:14:04 NOMATIC Travel Pack 00:15:52 Eloquens Email AI Autoresponder00:21:25 Consumer-focused Blood Glucose Monitors Abbott Lingo, Stelo by Dexcom, Isaac from PreEvent, Y-Brush Halo, Actxa Core Smart Ring Sponsors 00:27:27 SPONSOR: Copilot Money. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. For a limited-time, get 26% off your first year when you sign up at https://try.copilot.money/macgeekgab. Get two months free with code ‘macgeekgab’.00:28:49 SPONSOR: Shopify. In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/MGG00:30:25 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG MOAR Cool Stuff Found at CES 2026 00:31:33 Modue – Modular controllers for gamers, creators, and more00:35:00 Shokz OpenFit Pro Earbuds00:38:58 Robot Lawn Mowers Yarbo M-Series, Segway Navimow, Worx, Lymow 00:43:58 Robot Vacuums Eureka E10 Evo Plus – $299Eureka Z50 $799Roborock Saros Rover 00:51:13 Skylight Calendar 200:53:28 Droplet Smarthome Water Sensor from Hydrific00:58:04 TP-Link Aireal Digital in-app assistant01:00:31 TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Portable Travel Router TL-WR3602BE01:03:21 CubicScreen.com 01:06:22 MGG 1124 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG’s CES 2026 SponsorsPilot 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) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast NetworkThe Mac Geek Gab iPhone appFollow us on MastodonMac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on MastodonDave Hamilton on MastodonPilot Pete on MastodonMona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad)Adam Christianson on X/Twitter
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    1 ora e 9 min
  • All Rhyme, No Reason, Just Tabs

    All Rhyme, No Reason, Just Tabs
    Jan 5 2026
    You kick off the year by tightening your Apple habits, starting with smart Quick Tips that actually stick. You build year-based music playlists for offline listening, flip on Airplane Mode when you’re out of service to save serious battery, and let the Health app handle reminders for meds and eye drops so nothing slips. You’re reminded of power-user staples like Cmd-Shift-5 for screenshots, learn how Google Sites can double as a surprisingly effective bookmark manager, and get clarity on when and how to disable VPNs properly, including on Apple TV for region-locked content. Along the way, you discover tools that reliably track Apple refurb inventory and dig into the oddly fascinating logic behind Safari’s tab close order. Then it’s time to not get caught. You hear why Time Machine now warns you when your backup drive is too small, why storing Notes “On My Device” can bite you later, and how increasing cloud storage often means increasing local storage, too. Listener questions keep things practical, from tracking a missing Apple TV remote to deciding when an iPad beats a laptop. A deep dive into strange Safari tab behavior brings it all home, followed by Cool Stuff Found that helps you update Macs more intelligently, evaluate startup risks, replicate Mac setups with Ansible, and even capture insights from podcasts using AI. It’s a fast, practical reset that helps you start the year sharper, safer, and a little more in control. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1123 for Monday, January 5th, 2026 January 5th: National Whipped Cream DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7!The MGG Merch Store is Live!MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!EeroEcamm for Zoom integrationMacPawCCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Make Year-based Music playlists for offline listening00:04:44 John-QT-Use Airplane Mode to save your battery when you’re out of service00:06:53 Steve-QT-Use the iPhone Health app to remind you about medications, eye drops, and more! CES 2026 Sponsor: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! 00:12:26 Avraham-QT-Remember to use Cmd-Shift-5 for Screenshots00:17:36 Andrew-QT-1115-Use Google Sites as your Bookmarks manager00:21:32 Jason-QT-1122-Shut off your VPN from within the app, not Settings00:23:03 Joe-QT-Use AppleTV VPN for region-locked content00:28:51 Ben-1121-Refurb Tracker reliably tracks Apple refurb inventory00:30:22 Ben-QT-There’s Logic to Safari Tabs Close Order…right? Don’t Get Caught 00:32:11 Doug-DGC-Time Machine now warns you if your drive is too small CES 2026 Sponsor: CCC BackupCES 2026 Sponsor: MacPaw 00:41:29 Jose-DGC-1104-Be aware if you’re storing Notes On My [Device]00:43:50 Doug-DGC-Increasing cloud storage means increasing local storage Reviews 00:46:37 Apv9-MGG Review-Absolutely Essential LIstening for Apple Users! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:47:41 Skylar-Can I track my Apple TV remote?00:50:17 Which remote control do you use?00:53:27 Glenn-When do you reach for your iPad vs. your laptop? OmniOutliner 01:02:54 Juergen-Why the crazy tab behavior?01:09:20 CES 2026 Coverage SponsorsEeroEcamm for Zoom integration Cool Stuff Found 01:11:39 Steve-CSF-Latest for updating your Mac’s software SwitchGlass 01:13:01 Arvydas-CSF-MacPersistenceChecker to risk-score all your startup items01:14:17 Alan-CSF-1121-Use Ansible to replicate user preferences between Macs01:15:16 Dan-CSF-SnipD AI-powered Podcast app for capturing and learning from episodes 01:17:09 MGG 1123 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG’s CES 2026 SponsorsPilot 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) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 ora e 20 min
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