Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Malware? Not Malware — Mac Geek Gab 841

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Sometimes you feel like … a malware. Sometimes you don't. That's not how it goes, but that's exactly how it felt for a lot of you this week! John and Dave talk through this and get to the bottom of it all. That's hardly half of it, though. You know how Mac Geek Gab goes… your questions answered, your tips share, all with the goal of learning at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!Note: Shownotes are in progress…

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 841 for Monday, November 2, 2020
  • Quick Tips
    • 00:02:42 Keith-QT-Quickly access iPhone App Updates
    • 00:04:01 David-QT-839-Carriage return in Catalina Messages
    • Migrating to a new iPad
      • 00:05:23 JFB’s new iPad Air
        • Settings > Passwords > Autofill Passwords
        • Use USB-C Docks and Devices
        • Cool Stuff Found
          • 00:13:15 Mike-CSF-Weather Line – the best weather widget for iOS 14
          • 00:14:43 CSF-Silence Unknown Callers in iOS 14
            • Verizon Spam Call Plugin iOS
            • 00:18:55 Patrick-CSF-Retroactive to run old apps on new macOS
            • 00:20:34 Bruce-CSFR-PingPlotter
            • Malware? Not Malware
              • 00:23:01 John-HP Printer Software Malware?
                • What happened with security updates and HP printer software?
                • 00:32:35 Jim-CSF-BlockBlock to Protect Against Persistence Locations
                  • And KnockKnock
                  • 00:37:39 Wesson-Malware Removal Feedback
                    • DetectX
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                    • Tips and Follow-ups
                      • 00:43:06 Dan-Use Location, Time, and Siri Shortcuts to Enhance Back Tap (first part)
                      • 00:53:30 Mike-823-AirPlay 2 Speakers Cause Mac apps to Re-Verify
                        • Capo
                        • 00:57:18 Jeff-837-Use UPS Power Monitor to sync your Mac with Synology UPS server
                        • 01:01:26 Christopher-Another Option for Not Mounting Drives
                        • Questions
                          • 01:06:45 Andrew-Benefits of Wi-Fi 6 Mesh
                            • TP Link Deco X60 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh
                            • 01:16:21 Dave-Do We Really Need to Run Time Machine?
                              • TimeMachineEditor
                              • 01:22:06 David-Comparing USB-C Power Sources
                                • All-in-one USB Power Meter
                                • 01:28:46 Wayne-Mint (or anyone) and 5G on iPhone 12
                                  • Port your number to Mint
                                  • 01:28:38 MGG 841 Outtro
                                    • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
                                    • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
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