Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Backups vs. iCloud vs. Time Machine – Mac Geek Gab 668

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Ever wonder how to test an external battery? Ever want to enforce parental controls from afar? Ever wonder just how different Time Machine and iCloud are from normal backups? Well, your two favorite geeks discuss all this and a LOT more in today's episode. Press play and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 668 for Sunday, July 30, 2017
  • 00:01:52 John-664-Using JAMF for “Parental Controls”
  • 00:04:50 Joe-Testing External Batteries
    • PowerJive USB Voltage/Amps Power Meter (can measure mAh capacity)
    • 00:10:47 Harvey-The Revenge of Duplicate Photos!
      • PowerPhotos
      • 00:14:24 Rob-Temporary Mail Attachments Complain when Emptying Trash
        • Skitch
        • 00:23:30 Listen to Small Business Show 129 for details on Dave’s thoughts about podcasting 
        • 00:24:23 SPONSOR: Eero – Dave’s Personal Experience. MGG makes overnight shipping free
        • 00:29:14 Greg-Time Machine vs. iCloud vs. Backups
        • 00:34:00 Does mesh make wireless backups reliable?
          • DollyDrive
          • DaisyDisk
          • 00:38:45 Todd-iCloud vs. Local iTunes Backups
            • About backups for iOS devices
            • iMazing Mini
            • 00:49:28 Brian-NETGEAR or Synology?
              • Netgear AC5300
              • Synology RT2600AC
              • Synology VPN
              • TunnelBear Ghostbear
              • 01:03:53 This week’s MGG Premium Supporters:
                • Harvey S., Nick S., Lou Ann D.*, Michael P., Brett P., Mark S., Michael D., Jeffrey M., Buddy B., Howard V., Joe K., Dan B., Mike D.
                • 01:05:11 Scott-CSF-SmallPDF
                  • Zamzar
                  • 01:06:49 Jedd-CSF-Overcast Channel for Sonos
                    • Overcast
                    • Sonos
                    • 01:08:39 Michael-CSF-Logitech MX Master 2S
                      • Japanese Video of Master 2S
                      • 01:10:32 Michelle-What’s the deal with TuneUp Relaunch?
                      • 01:13:45 Andrew-iOS Devices Won’t Update
                      • 01:23:00 MGG Outtro
                      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
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                      • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of The iOS Show and Applr.
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