January 11, 2021

All The Gear, But No Idea(r)

1 hour 31 minutes

Your questions drive the bus this week, as John and Dave provide answers about AirDrop, Spotlight, Screen Protectors, 10G Ethernet, Time Machine, and more. That's not all, though, your two favorite geeks have Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips to share, too. Join in the fun: press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are in progress…

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 852 for Monday, January 11, 2021

Quick Tips

00:02:29 Mike-QT-Use Spotlight to Start Calculator

00:04:21 QT-Hide Message Alerts (Long Press, Choose Hide Alerts)

00:09:31 Mike-QT-Twist Down Favorites in Control Center’s HomeKit

HOOBS

HomeBridge

00:11:33 QT-Hey, Siri: Door Dash

Ferdia’s Rum Cocktail Masterclass with a Pro (and yes, Ferdia Murray is a pro!)

Fitness+ Dance with LaShawn, Throwback Hits

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Questions

00:22:26 David-Removing Duplicate System Apps on Big Sur?

00:26:21 Michael-Email signatures not syncing to new iPad

Cirrus

00:29:56 Herbert-What about M-Disc for Archives?

00:34:24 JP-AirDrop to a Sleeping Mac?

00:39:56 iPhone 12 Overnight Charging Woes

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Wi-Fi and Internet

00:50:38 Tim-Which Way Should I Aim My Antennas?

NetSpot

00:56:43 David-Diagnosing Intermittent Internet Speed Drop Outs

DOCSIS Status Page

Cool Stuff Found

01:08:10 Bruce-CSF-849-BatCHmod for Changing Extended Attributes

01:08:52 CSF-Nooie Cam Doorbell

01:12:34 Jeremy-CSF-Nomad Base Station Pro

01:13:41 CSF-Sensibo Pure Wi-Fi-Controlled Air Purifier

01:16:40 CSF-Flic 2, Flic Hub LR and HomeKit Support

01:18:33 Robert-CSF-Use Wallpaper Shortcuts to Spruce up your iPhone’s Home Screen

01:19:45 JBL Tour One headphones and Tour Pro+ earbuds

01:22:56 CSF-Maktar Qubii Pro

01:25:01 CSF-Mac Geek Gab app on M1!

01:26:51 MGG 852 Outtro

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