Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

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Tired of fumbling with your tech? Discover gadgets and tips that make life easier and more fun. In this episode, dive into the world of Cool Stuff Found with the Mac Geek Gab team. From the versatile PopSocket battery pack to rechargeable LED flashlight gloves, we’ve got the gadgets that will make your tech life smoother. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or a handy tool for yourself, this episode is packed with innovative finds.

Adam, Pete, and Dave also tackle your questions, offering solutions for common tech issues. Learn how to manage Safari notifications to avoid those pesky pop-ups and explore the benefits of upgrading to an M1 Mac. Plus, get insights into using a smart humidifier and organizing your battery collection with ease.

Don’t miss out on these tech treasures and Quick Tips. Tune in to Mac Geek Gab Episode 1064 and remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest and greatest in tech!

  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1064 for Monday, November 18th, 2024
    • November 18th: Mickey Mouse’s Birthday (and also Minnie Mouse’s Birthday…hmmm)
    • Police Code 10-64 – Crime In Progress / Subject wanted / Property Found
    • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC Express 1M2 for November, 2024
    • Cool Stuff Found Gift Guide
      • 00:00:01 PopSockets MagSafe Power Bank
      • 00:03:21 Rechargeable Led Flashlight Gloves
        • Wool Hat with Headlamp
        • 00:07:07 Craig-Amazon Holiday sale on AirTags 4pk $69.99
        • 00:08:11 Board Games with iOS versions
          • Settlers of Catan
          • Ticket to Ride
          • Dominion
          • Steam for macOS
          • Jackbox Games for tvOS and iPhone
          • 00:13:10 Dreo Smart Humidifier
          • 00:15:35 Ontel Battery Daddy – Battery Organizer Storage Case with Tester $20
          • 00:19:06 Adventure Kit 30 Days Lost in Space
          • 00:22:28 Sonos Ace
          • 00:27:25 GL iNet BerylAX MT-3000 Travel Router $87 – 1Device/VPN/Hotel-Airplane WiFi Home SSID!
            • Channels DVR
            • 00:32:27 Skylight Frame
            • 00:35:22 Wonderboom 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
              • Elevation Labs TagVault AirTag Adhesive Mount
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                • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
                  • 00:43:29 Shaina-I’m getting virus pop-ups that my virus scanner can’t fix
                    • Beware The Click of Regret
                    • 00:49:03 Dan-Should I upgrade my 2019 intel iMac?
                    • 00:58:31 Roger-Can I make it so return doesn’t send Messages on my Mac?
                    • 01:04:40 PaulFranz – We’d love an update on Adam’s Vision Pro Usage
                    • Don’t Get Caught
                      • 01:12:13 Scott-DGC-Disable your iPhone’s VPN when using Messages via Satellite
                      • 01:17:28 PIA VPN kill switch keeps Messages, Mail, and Tailscale from working (sometimes)
                      • 01:21:53 Using ChatGPT with its internal Search
                      • 01:25:29 MGG 1064 Outtro
                        • MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC’s Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024
                        • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
                        • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
                        • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
                        • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
                        • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
                        • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
                        • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
                        • [email protected]
                        • 224-888-GEEK
                        • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
                        • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
                        • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
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