November 03, 2025

Innovation or Irritation? UX Crimes and Misdemeanors

1 hour 21 minutes

In Mac Geek Gab 1114, you’ll uncover a ton of real-world Apple wisdom — from mastering Apple TV’s hidden control center to supercharging your Mac keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone, control-click your way into Terminal, and even get an alphabetical list from your Dock. Then, dive into listener-shared “Don’t Get Caught” moments like why people don’t always receive your calendar invites, CarPlay’s uncertain future at GM, and AirTag stealth hacks. And don’t miss the Cool Stuff Found segment, packed with geek-approved tools like Hidden Bar, OVMS for your car, and the Withings Sleep Pad. It’s all here — tips, tricks, and the occasional gotcha — so you can stay ahead of your tech. Don’t Get Caught.

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1114 for Monday, November 3rd, 2025

November 3rd: Give Someone a Dollar Day

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Quick Tips

00:00:01 Tom-QT-Apple TV Control Center by Pressing and Holding TV button

00:03:23 Apple tvOS 26 adds profiles to every startup

00:06:50 Sharp TVs use TiVo interface now

00:09:30 Thoughts on TV interfaces

JustWatch

TV Time

00:14:52 QT-Re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone

00:17:01 Bill-QT-1113-Control-Click to Open in Terminal

00:18:12 Gene-QT-Toggle Between Function and Standard Keys

Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts… > Services > Shortcuts > Toggle Function Keys

WordService

CalcService

Settings > Keyboard > Services > Text

00:20:22 Bill-QT-1113-Right click on Settings in Dock to get Alphabetical Listing

Sponsors

00:22:25 SPONSOR: NordLayer. Get an exclusive offer: up to 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with coupon code: macgeekgab-28. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee.

00:23:55 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today!

Don’t Get Caught

00:25:33 Scott-DGC-Invitations to iCloud-calendar events are only sent to iCloud accounts

00:31:26 Mark UK-DGC-Be aware of which port is the DFU port on your Mac

00:34:54 Terry-DGC-GM will be dropping CarPlay (and Android Auto) from Future Vehicles

00:38:30 Chris-DGC-Hide your AirTags in your car

00:40:58 KiwiGraham-DGC-Copy as Pathname doesn’t escape the special characters

00:41:40 DGC-Shortcuts “Match” Fails in macOS 26 until recreated

Sponsors

00:45:05 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe.

00:46:43 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG

Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!

00:48:23 John-Which AirPods should I get for my wife…and where?

AirPods 4

Check Refurbished AirPods

But they’re less expensive at Amazon for the AirPods Pro 2

Comply Tips for AirPods Pro

00:56:42 Kirit-Tahoe vs. the Third Party Utilities

Cool Stuff Found

01:02:50 Scott-CSF-1112–Hidden Bar for managing your menu bar

01:04:55 Chris from Malta-1111–OVMS OBD Adapter for your Car

01:06:22 Terry-CSF-AAA Auto Club app adds CarPlay features

GasBuddy

01:10:10 DLH-CSF-Withings Sleep Pad

01:12:32 Scott-CSF-1112–prettyJSON for Safari makes JSON look…prettier!

01:13:37 Bryan-1112-Logitech Brio 500 with Show Mode for your on-desk whiteboard

Gift Guide

01:15:00 Adam-GG-10-Year Battery Adhesive Mount for AirTag

TagVault – AirTag Security Mount

01:18:50 MGG 1114 Outtro

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Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)

The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!

Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts

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By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson

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November 03, 2025

Innovation or Irritation? UX Crimes and Misdemeanors

1 hour 21 minutes

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1114 for Monday, November 3rd, 2025

November 3rd: Give Someone a Dollar Day

MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase!

The MGG Merch Store is Live!

Quick Tips

00:00:01 Tom-QT-Apple TV Control Center by Pressing and Holding TV button

00:03:23 Apple tvOS 26 adds profiles to every startup

00:06:50 Sharp TVs use TiVo interface now

00:09:30 Thoughts on TV interfaces

JustWatch

TV Time

00:14:52 QT-Re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone

00:17:01 Bill-QT-1113-Control-Click to Open in Terminal

00:18:12 Gene-QT-Toggle Between Function and Standard Keys

Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts… > Services > Shortcuts > Toggle Function Keys

WordService

CalcService

Settings > Keyboard > Services > Text

00:20:22 Bill-QT-1113-Right click on Settings in Dock to get Alphabetical Listing

Sponsors

00:22:25 SPONSOR: NordLayer. Get an exclusive offer: up to 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with coupon code: macgeekgab-28. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee.

00:23:55 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today!

Don’t Get Caught

00:25:33 Scott-DGC-Invitations to iCloud-calendar events are only sent to iCloud accounts

00:31:26 Mark UK-DGC-Be aware of which port is the DFU port on your Mac

00:34:54 Terry-DGC-GM will be dropping CarPlay (and Android Auto) from Future Vehicles

00:38:30 Chris-DGC-Hide your AirTags in your car

00:40:58 KiwiGraham-DGC-Copy as Pathname doesn’t escape the special characters

00:41:40 DGC-Shortcuts “Match” Fails in macOS 26 until recreated

Sponsors

00:45:05 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe.

00:46:43 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG

Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!

00:48:23 John-Which AirPods should I get for my wife…and where?

AirPods 4

Check Refurbished AirPods

But they’re less expensive at Amazon for the AirPods Pro 2

Comply Tips for AirPods Pro

00:56:42 Kirit-Tahoe vs. the Third Party Utilities

Cool Stuff Found

01:02:50 Scott-CSF-1112–Hidden Bar for managing your menu bar

01:04:55 Chris from Malta-1111–OVMS OBD Adapter for your Car

01:06:22 Terry-CSF-AAA Auto Club app adds CarPlay features