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

Beware The Lightning Bunnies


Listen Later

Celebrate IBM PC Day with a tech-packed Mac Geek Gab episode? Sure…why not? Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton start with some fun tangents about how the IBM PC relates to Steve Jobs, Apple, Bill Gates, and the art of leadership. Packed with Quick Tips, you’ll learn how to streamline your digital life, like using Do Not Disturb for event durations, and swiping right in Messages for instant replies. Whether you’re curious about mice vs. trackpads, or how to prevent butt dials with upside-down iPhones, this episode covers it all.

From cleaning out Lightning port bunnies to setting up secure networks for your IoT devices, this episode tackles the mysteries of tech with practical advice. Get the scoop on iOS 18’s flashlight tweaks and upcoming RCS support, then dive into listener questions about bandwidth needs, smart home devices, and managing your Photos library. Don’t get caught without the latest tips—whether you’re protecting your personal data or optimizing your smart home, Mac Geek Gab has you covered!

  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1050 for Monday, August 12th, 2024
    • August 12th: IBM PC Day
    • 00:02:01 About IBM PC Day… and then some tangents about Steve Jobs, IBM, Bill Gates, and leadership in general
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Marty-QT-Choose Do Not Disturb for event durations so you don’t forget!
      • 00:08:15 Grumpy-QT-Swipe right in Messages for Instant Reply
        • And swipe left for time stamps!
        • 00:10:00 Does anyone still use a mouse instead of a trackpad?
          • Or how about a trackball?
          • 00:15:26 Tony-QT-Rename your iCloud Downloads folder to limit confusion
            • Addressing (if not Answering) the Mysteries Of The Universe
            • 00:19:47 Joe-QT-1003-Upside down iPhones don’t butt dial
            • 00:22:36 Cleaning out the Lightning (and USB-C) Bunnies
            • 00:26:02 Use Chrome to Enter MGG August Giveaway for Camo
            • 00:31:14 DLH-iOS 18 flashlight can set brightness AND beam width!
            • 00:36:38 DLH-QT-RCS Support Coming to iOS 18 is carrier dependent
            • Sponsors
              • 00:40:13 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.
              • Show Business
                • 00:41:46 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
                • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 
                  • 00:44:20 Andy-How much bandwidth is enough?
                  • 00:56:14 Chris-Smart Home Devices Aren’t Acting Smart after Router Change
                    • TP-Link Deco AX3000
                    • 01:03:15 Clif-Be aware of your employer’s data privacy policies before you put personal data on your work devices
                    • 01:04:03 Clif-Should I setup a secure network for my IOT devices?
                    • 01:13:22 Felix-How do I move my Photos library back to my Mac from an external drive?
                      • PowerPhotos
                      • 01:22:16 Paul-CSF-iCloudPD to Download iCloud Photos to Your Synology
                      • 01:24:33 MGG 1050 Outtro
                        • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
                        • 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
                        • 224-888-GEEK
                        • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
                        • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
                        • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
                        • ...more
                          View all episodesView all episodes
                          Download on the App Store

                          Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting AssistanceBy Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson

                          • 4.8
                          • 4.8
                          • 4.8
                          • 4.8
                          • 4.8

                          4.8

                          819 ratings


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

                          View all
                          Mac OS Ken by Ken Ray

                          Mac OS Ken

                          893 Listeners

                          MacBreak Weekly (Audio) by TWiT

                          MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

                          8 Listeners

                          iOS Today (Audio) by TWiT

                          iOS Today (Audio)

                          544 Listeners

                          Mac Power Users by Relay

                          Mac Power Users

                          1,273 Listeners

                          The CultCast by America's favorite Apple Podcast

                          The CultCast

                          1,154 Listeners

                          MacBreak Weekly (Video) by TWiT

                          MacBreak Weekly (Video)

                          323 Listeners

                          Macworld Podcast by Foundry

                          Macworld Podcast

                          304 Listeners

                          9to5Mac Happy Hour by 9to5Mac

                          9to5Mac Happy Hour

                          696 Listeners

                          Connected by Relay FM

                          Connected

                          568 Listeners

                          Upgrade by Relay

                          Upgrade

                          1,194 Listeners

                          AppleInsider Podcast by AppleInsider

                          AppleInsider Podcast

                          939 Listeners

                          AppStories by Federico Viticci, John Voorhees

                          AppStories

                          506 Listeners

                          9to5Mac Daily by 9to5Mac

                          9to5Mac Daily

                          491 Listeners

                          HomeKit Insider by AppleInsider

                          HomeKit Insider

                          353 Listeners

                          The MacRumors Show by The MacRumors Show

                          The MacRumors Show

                          223 Listeners