Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

MGG 592: Taming Wi-Fi Chaos


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iTunes spring cleaning, solving Error -43, revisiting Wi-Fi extensions and monitoring .plist files live as they're being written by apps are just a few of the topics that John and Dave discuss and demystify for you today. Join your two favorite geeks as they wrap up the week with this special Friday episode!

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Weatherman Lite (2:22)
  • Dark Sky
  • Storm
  • Redownload or transfer your iTunes Store purchases from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer (6:58)
  • OWC Voyager (9:35)
  • Toshiba Canvio USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure
  • OWC Express Black 0 GB USB 3.0 2.5″ Hard Drive Kit
  • OWC Express Silver 0 GB USB 3.0 2.5″ Hard Drive Kit
  • iTunes 12 for Mac: Create a Smart Playlist (18:38)
  • Find and remove duplicate items in your iTunes library
  • TuneUp (what’s their status?)
  • List Of Mac OS X Error Codes (27:56)
  • AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac (35:04)
  • AirPort Extreme 802.11n (1st Generation) – Technical Specifications
  • Resetting an AirPort base station FAQ
  • AirPort Utility 6.x: Export and import base station settings
  • Mac Basics: Calendar keeps your appointments (1:03:12)
  • BBEdit (and TextWrangler)
  • OS X El Capitan: Choose preferred wireless networks
  • Deleted preferred networks reappear, Apple Support Communities
  • Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain (relates to iCloud Keychain, if turned on, storing preferred networks)
  • DOCSIS Bandwidth tables (1:14:35)d
  • Comcast Bandwidth Chart
  • Arris SURFboard 6141
  • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
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  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of The iOS Show and Applr.
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