Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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Some notes from Apple techs about iPhone Flat Rate repair and Finder default window positions are shared, then it's on to a quick discussion about why it's good El Capitan doesn't allow you to repair permissions… and when you would need to anyway! Thunderbolt, USB3, Network troubleshooting, external drive backups and Cool Stuff Found round out this week's show!

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Apple Refurbished and Clearance Products (2:55)
  • Refurb Tracker
  • Mac Basics: The Finder organizes all of your files (8:30)
  • OS X El Capitan: Open an app from an unidentified developer (10:52)
  • How to Verify & Repair Permissions in OS X El Capitan (12:13)
  • Kanex Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 adapter (24:59)
  • Kanex KTU20 Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Plus USB 3.0 Adapter (Amazon)
  • Thunderbolt
  • Where to find OS X Crash Logs (28:07)
  • Mail crashes when sending (28:07)
  • BT Home Hub 3 (34:31)
  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • CrashPlan (49:52)
  • Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac
  • Carbon Copy Cloner
  • OS X El Capitan: If you see a message that you must create a new backup (54:44)
  • Nomad Strap for Apple Watch (59:50)
  • MalwareBytes (1:00:55)
  • Backup your online life to your Mac (1:02:11)
  • Great wget commands (1:04:24)
  • Bob Vila’s iPhone picks (1:06:36)
  • Infuse (1:08:19)
  • How to share iPhone voicemails (1:09:58)
  • Silicone Protective Cover Case For Apple TV 4th Generation Remote Controller For Apple TV 4 Siri Remote Case Ergonomico Design (1:13:33)
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  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of The iOS Show and Applr.
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