Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Malicious Mischief...and Cool Stuff Found


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Get ready for an episode packed with tech treasures and troubleshooting tips! Join hosts Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete as they dive into the latest “Cool Stuff Found”—from the handy Itsycal calendar app for your Mac menu bar to the innovative Zen Browser, a new Firefox-based browser. Discover Spot Hero for finding parking spots, the Jackery solar generator for your power needs, and Flight Board for up-to-the-minute flight information. Plus, learn how the “Stop the Madness” browser extension can re-enable those pesky disabled features on websites!

In this episode, the hosts tackle common tech challenges with their “Don’t Get Caught” segment. Learn how to check Little Snitch rules for blocked traffic and unhide hidden desktop files using Terminal commands. Struggling with Apple Watch battery issues? They’ve got you covered with tips on resetting sync data and identifying misbehaving apps. And for iPhone users, explore the new iOS feature that optimizes battery health by limiting charging to 80-85%.

But that’s not all—tune in for general tech tips on battery storage, experimenting with technology, and solving self-inflicted tech problems. Plus, hear about exciting giveaways and other podcast projects. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned geek, this episode is your go-to guide for staying informed and entertained!

  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1059 for Monday, October 14th, 2024
    • October 14th: National Online Bank Day
    • 00:06:30 Police Code 10-59 = Convoy Escort / Security Check (or Malicious Mischief!)
    • 00:07:12 MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024
    • 00:02:07 Of Hurricanes (and Northern Lights)
      • …but don’t turn all the lights off in the cockpit
      • 00:07:48 September MGG Giveaway Winners:
        • Gary Apter
        • Rob van Koningsbruggen
        • Jeff Murphy
        • Roger Harmon
        • Alexander Podosenov
        • Cool Stuff Found
          • 00:00:01 Ben-CSF-Amnesia eliminates macOS 15’s Monthly Reminders (and Allison!)
          • 00:08:22 Andrew-CSF-ItsyCal puts a calendar in your menubar
          • 00:10:04 Judy-CSF-NeoFinder to catalog my drives, PDFelement to OCR
            • EjectBar
            • 00:11:25 Sccrhallways-CSF-Zen Browser is Arc-like, but based upon Firefox
            • 00:13:47 Spot Hero-CSF-Great way to find economical parking close to your city destination
            • 00:15:59 Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit (6kWh)
            • 00:23:51 Flight Board-CSF-(iOS) See all gates (Arr & Dep) for flights to / from any airport. Track Flights & More (free & Pay options)
              • FlightAware
              • Flighty
              • 00:27:59 Christian-More about SSD Lifespan
              • 00:31:53 CSF-Halloween Movie – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
                • I Am Alone by Lydia Deetz
                • Sponsor
                  • 00:34:22 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.
                  • MOAR Cool Stuff Found
                    • 00:36:46 Ed-CSF-XKPasswd.net to create long but memorable passwords
                      • Allison-CSF-XKPasswd.net Beta site…new and improved!
                      • 00:39:13 Bob-CSF-PlugBug with FindMy makes sure you don’t leave your power behind
                      • 00:42:40 n-Todd-CSF-Onvis Smart Button, 5-Keys Smart Switch
                      • 00:46:01 Jason-CSF-StopTheMadness to tame websites in Safari
                      • 00:48:31 Serge-CSF-MU Notifier new from MacUpdate.com
                      • Show Business
                        • 00:50:01 MGG Reviews 2024-Oct-10 and You, too, can review MGG!
                        • 00:52:20 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
                        • Don’t Get Caught
                          • 00:55:30 Tim-DGC-Be aware of apps that might block traffic
                          • 01:01:04 Todd-DGC-Setting the Terminal to Hide Your Desktop
                            • sudo chflags -R nohidden ~/Desktop
                            • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
                              • 01:03:42 Gary-I reset my Apple Watch and now the battery life is very low
                                • Apple Watch Battery Replacement
                                • 01:14:13 iOS 18’s Max Charge Settings
                                  • CarLinkit 5.0 Adapter
                                  • 01:19:55 MGG 1059 Outtro
                                    • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024
                                    • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
                                    • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
                                    • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
                                    • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
                                    • 224-888-GEEK
                                    • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
                                    • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
                                    • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
                                    • ...more
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