This week on Mac Geek Gab 1037, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton have packed the episode with indispensable tips and updates, starting with one from listener Ben about using Option-Space in Finder for a full-screen Quick Look. Then it’s on to swiftly moving between tabs in Safari with Control-Tab, and optimizing your use of Airtags as innovative beacons and triggers.
Don’t miss out on harnessing AI to create personalized wallpapers, and make sure your read receipts in Messages are working as intended. The latest Apple event brings exciting updates too, featuring new iPad Pros, iPad Airs, and major upgrades to Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, and your two geeks discuss their reactions to all of it!
In the question and answer segment, Dave & Adam tackle problems like correcting your Mac’s time settings with a simple terminal command and deciding whether to migrate your system or start fresh with a ‘nuke-and-pave’ approach.
Learn how to approach DKIM records to ensure your emails aren’t bouncing back and explore tools like 1Focus for enhanced screen time management and New.Space for securely transmitting sensitive documents.
Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1037 for Monday, May 13th, 2024May 13: Top Gun DayThe MGG Discord Server is Live!The MGG Merch Store is Live!Quick Tips00:00:01 Ben-QT-Option-Space in Finder for Full-Screen Quick Look00:03:28 Troy-QT-In Safari, Control-Tab moves you from Tab to Tab00:07:31 Mike-QT-Set the distance on proximity reminders00:10:30 Using an Airtag as a beacon and trigger00:12:02 David in Missouri-QT-Use AI to generate custom wallpaper00:15:37 DLH-1034-Read Receipts for Messages follow-up00:20:02 Andrew-QT-1034-Remove Extraneous Text from Contacts’ Notes Field00:23:28 Dan-QT-Encryption can slow down the mounting of Time Machine drivesSponsors00:27:41 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE.00:29:17 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.00:30:51 Apple Event – New iPad Pros, New iPad Airs, New Logic Pro, New Final Cut Pro00:37:28 Check in on Apple Vision ProYour Questions Answered and Tips Shared!00:46:31 Gil-Should I Migrate or Nuke-and-Pave?00:53:29 Jeremiah-My Mac’s Time is Wrong…How do I fix it?sudo sntp -sS time.apple.comLingon00:57:48 Jedd-DKIM Records on my Custom Domain are Bouncing MailDKIM Is A Four-Letter WordWhat are DMARC, DKIM, and SPF?DKIM Record GeneratorTest DKIM/DMARC/SPF with:LearnDMARC.com (thanks, GadgetComa!)Mail-Tester (thanks, Rod L!)MX Toolbox (thanks, Brian!)Cool Stuff Found01:05:42 Dom Bettinelli-CSF-1Focus for tighter Screen Time controls01:07:57 James-CSF-Use scutil to rename your Mac and remove the extra numberscorrect command (thanks, Allison!): sudo scutil --set LocalHostName01:11:21 Does sudo execute as root? (answer: yes!)01:13:11 CSF-Narwal Freo X Plus ($399) and Freo X Ultra ($1399…with $300 off at Amazon)Beware The RobocalypseYarbo01:23:29 Anthony-CSF-1036–New.Space Allows for Securely Sending Sensitive Documents01:25:04 MGG 1037 OuttroBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyFollow us on MastodonMac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on MastodonDave Hamilton on MastodonPilot Pete on MastodonMona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad)Adam Christianson on X/TwitterPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviews[email protected]224-888-GEEKThe Mac Geek Gab iPhone appActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network