It's been a busy week in the Apple world: the new M1 Pro/Max-based MacBook Pros began arriving, Monterey dropped for most, AirPods Gen 3 arrived, you had questions, and your two favorite geeks have answers! Listen as John and Dave help try to sort through all of this, deciding what's important, what's not, and which macOS Monterey Quick Tips you might've missed in the mayhem. Press play and learn at least five new things together with the MGG family!
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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 898 for Monday, November 1, 202100:03:00 CLEAR’s Vax Pass used at PepComHelp us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Some Answers!Quick Tips00:10:09 QT-Monterey’s Erase All Contents and Settings for T2 and M100:13:43 Scott-QT-New Window in iPadOS Mail00:15:21 Jon-QTs-M1 Mac Thunderbolt Controllers, Disk Sharing, and More00:19:43 David-QT-Geofencing Reminders (just read it as a quick tip, not a follow-up)00:23:02 Andrew-QT-Random Windows Appearing? Reinstall CleanMyMacSponsors00:24:00 SPONSOR: Coinbase, the trusted and easy-to-use platform to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrency. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/MGG.00:25:27 SPONSOR: Imperfect Foods, a grocery delivery service offering delicious, sustainable groceries. Save 20% off your first 4 orders when using promo code MGG at ImperfectFoods.com.macOS Monterey Quick Tips00:27:08 QT-Quick Note in Monterey — Move mouse to bottom right corner of screen(s?)Function-Q00:29:14 No Server for macOS Monterey00:30:35 Time Machine Progress Display00:31:16 QT-Check Photos — Shared With You (on left) to see what others have shared with you. What other apps have you found this in?00:32:21 No Universal Control…yet and they moved Sidecar00:34:59 QT-You can AirPlay from your iPhone to your Monterey-based Mac.00:36:14 Do a ‘brew upgrade’ from Terminal after upgrading to Monterey. Also ‘brew reinstall ’ to force a Monterey-specific build to download.00:37:50 Privacy – Mail Privacy Protection and Private Relay00:40:27 Shortcuts!Cool Stuff Found00:41:25 Gary-CSF-Cleanup.Pictures – a Free Tool to Remove Objects from Images00:43:04 DLH-CSF-Connect Your Printer to Alexa00:44:59 Kenny-CSF-Eero 6.5 Brings Apple Improvements and More00:46:51 CSF-AirPods Gen300:49:31 Visit https://live.macgeekgab.com/00:50:08 CSF-Catalyst AirTag Clip-It Case00:51:40 CSF-Speck’s AirTags Cases00:55:00 Allison-CSM-M1 Pro/Max Decision GraphSponsors00:59:51 SPONSOR: TextExpander: TextExpander helps you communicate smarter. Create snippets for things you type – or copy and paste – all the time. Get 20% off your first year’s subscription at TextExpander.com/podcast01:01:06 SPONSOR: Napjitsu. If you love a good midday nap, check out Napjitsu’s natural supplements. Visit Napjitsu.com/MGG and save 30% off your first purchase today.01:02:44 DLH-CSF-New M1 Pro-based MacBook ProYour Questions Answered and Tips Shared!01:13:11 Gray-iCloud Private Relay Experience01:16:19 Scaling an App to Fit below the notch01:19:00 Kathie-How Much RAM to Get in new MacBook Pro?01:26:56 MGG 898 OuttroMac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts ReviewsThe Mac Geek Gab iPhone appActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListYou’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s networkBackBeat Media Podcast Network