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Failing, Succeeding, and Retiring SSDs — Mac Geek Gab 868

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Solid State Drives (SSD) are a wonderful thing upon which we all rely, but sometimes they get a little wonky. Listen as John and Dave discuss and answer your questions about SSDs, Clipboard Managers, Java and Spam. Add in a little Cool Stuff Found segment and you're sure to learn at least five new things. Press play and enjoy!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 868 for Monday, April 26, 2021
  • 00:01:35 AirTags…Ordered!*
  • 00:06:32 Dispensing the Tile
  • 00:09:53 How to delete apps Which are Only in App Library*
  • 00:11:47 How to attach Airtags?
  • Belkin Secure Holder with Key Ring
  • 5pc AirTag Set for $20
  • 00:16:19 SPONSOR: Other World Computing at MacSales.com. Check out their new Envoy Pro FX, the Fastest, Most Compatible Waterproof, And Ultra Rugged Drive Available.
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  • SSD Time
    • 00:19:09 Brett-Which Enclosure for Drives on M1 mini?
    • 00:22:34 Santiago-Failing iMac 2017 SSD
    • Your Questions…Answered!
      • 00:25:12 Mac would shutdown, not restart* and OnyX Fixed Safari Issue
      • 00:30:17 Jedd-Bypassing The Office VPN*
        • Opera Free VPN
        • What Is My IP?
        • How to Setup a Proxy using SquidMan
        • 00:36:29 Jose-Deleted Photos from Shared Photo Album*
          • How to restore a deleted shared album in Photos
          • 00:39:34 MGG Live and Calendar URLs*
          • 00:40:14 Andy-Best Clipboard Manager for Mac?*
            • Copy ‘Em
            • CopyClip
            • Pastebot
            • LaunchBar
            • Alfred PowerPack
            • Golden Chaos BTT
            • 00:43:42 You can always email [email protected]*
            • 00:44:19 VaShawn-Free Up Purgeable Space
              • Free Up Purgeable Storage Space on Your Mac
              • 00:47:02 SPONSOR: SCOSCHE Industries is an award-winning innovator of consumer technology, Powersports and car audio products. Since 1980 Scosche has demonstrated their commitment to superior product quality and functionality, exceptional value, and unmatched customer service. Code MGG20 good for 20% off your purchase valid from April 26 through May 9.
              • 00:48:24 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more.
              • Cool Stuff Found
                • 00:50:00 Rico-CSF-865-DeepL for Translation on the Mac*
                • 00:51:23 Donna-CSF-866-Soft Dental Picks
                • 00:52:0 Ben-CSF-PurePort for De-Gunking your iPhone
                • 00:52:49 Loren-CSF-867-Touch ID Keyboard will work on any M1 Mac
                • 00:54:45 John’s Profitable Walks!*
                • 00:57:27 CSFR-Nomad Base Station Pro
                • 00:59:40 Andrew-CSF-Hey Siri, Recalibrate (my Home Pod)*
                • 01:01:00 Amazon Alexa re-training voice recognition
                • 01:03:44 Mark-CSF-SneakEMail for random address generation*
                  • StartMail.com/MGG
                  • Use email aliases on iCloud.com
                  • 01:08:21 CSF-Java Builds for M1 Macs (also from Microsoft)
                  • More Questions…Answered!
                    • 01:10:06 Abel-Apple Watch Battery Drain
                    • 01:13:00 iOS 14.5 Beta Stability Report*
                    • 01:17:45 Integrating Apple Podcast Subscriptions with MGG Premium
                    • 01:25:19 MGG 868 Outtro
                      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
                      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
                      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
                      • MGG Weekly Newsletter
                      • Mac Geek Gab Instagram
                      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
                      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
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                      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
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