Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Photo Syncing, Managing Restrictions, and Solving macOS and iOS Problems – Mac Geek Gab 690

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Have any problems with iCloud Photo Library? Want to remove DRM from your movies? Are your apps failing to launch? Have other restrictions that your Mac or iPhone are imposing on your life? This is what Mac Geek Gab is all about: solving your problems and sharing tips. Press play, download MGG 690, and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 690 for Tuesday, January 2, 2018
  • 00:02:22 Bill-Can’t edit photos on iPad Pro
  • 00:08:20 Photos settings in iOS 11
    • Settings | Photos | Transfer to Mac or PC | (Automatic or Keep Originals)
    • Settings | Photos | iCloud Photo Library | (Optimize iPhone Storage or Download and Keep Originals)
    • 00:13:11 iOS 11 Camera Settings
      • Settings | Camera | Formats (High Efficiency or Most Compatible)
      • 00:14:40 David-Ripping iTunes DRM from Movies
        • Noteburner
        • 00:18:59 Brian-Can’t connect iPhone to other Wi-Fi
        • 00:23:00 Managing iPhone Wi-Fi settings
        • 00:26:47 SPONSOR: eero – whole house Wi-Fi that actually works. `MGG` gets you free overnight shipping
        • 00:30:07 Dave had to re-learn the value of having a UPS/Battery Backup
        • 00:36:47 Brother J-App Launch Failure

          • Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac

          • About macOS Recovery
          • 00:45:59 Dave’s Network has a loop!
          • 00:50:32 Mike-USB Power Issue Reported

            • Powering peripherals through USB

            • 00:56:58 SPONSOR: PDFPen for macOS and iOS from Smile
            • 01:00:09 David-Extra Apple Watch appearing on my iMac
            • 01:04:37 Bob-Transporter Library Fix
            • 01:07:05 Jeff-Solve a failing High Sierra Install
            • 01:08:19 Dave-ExpanDrive Follow-up
            • 01:10:01 Allison-Beware Responsive Web Sites
            • 01:15:01 Stone-CSF-689-EarHero
            • 01:15:54 Terry-689-Bone Conduction “Headphones”
              • iOS Restrictions Passcode Cracker
              • 01:18:00 Kevin-CSF-Cracking iOS Restrictions Passcode
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