Mac Geek Gab

MGG 627: It’s a Kludge!

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Did you know that Safari can auto-close a newly-launched tab when you're finished reading it? That's just one of the things you'll learn in today's MGG. Dropbox's accessibility hacks, editing EXIF on iOS, the security of hidden Wi-Fi networks, enabling Universal Clipboard, and managing macOS Sierra's multiple monitors are more. Plus, have you ever wanted to know the origins of the word, 'kludge"? Download today and listen!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Stuff mentioned:

  • Safari for Mac: Safari keyboard and other shortcuts (2:16)
  • Dropbox responds to accusations its Mac desktop client hacks OS X security (5:31)
  • ViewExif for iOS (9:09)
  • EXIF Edit Free
  • CleanMyMac 3 (with uninstall sorted by last launch date) (11:54)
  • MoCA and surge protection (13:03)
  • Kludge! (14:05)
  • Griffin iMic (16:45)
  • Audio Technica ATR2USB
  • Yamaha AG06 USB Mixer
  • Isochronous Timing
  • Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points (including “hidden” network) (32:07)
  • Apple AirPort Extreme (42:06)
  • eero
  • Web of Trust (47:23)
  • Malwarebytes
  • How to Use Universal Clipboard on Mac, iPhone, iPad (59:24)
  • OnyX
  • If Share options or Markup is missing after upgrading to OS X Yosemite or El Capitan (1:02:35)
  • Moom (1:06:36)
  • GigGab Podcast (1:17:12)
  • The Small Business Show
  • iCloud Photo Library (1:20:16)
  • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
  • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of The iOS Show and Applr.

    • Chapters/Timestamps:

    00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 627

    00:02:16 Dale-QT-Auto-close a new Safari tab with two-finger swipe
    00:04:09 Safari Modifier
    00:05:31 Dan-Disabling Dropbox’s Accessibility Hacks
    00:09:09 Chris-Edit EXIF on iOS
    00:11:54 Wesson-626-Recently Launched Apps List
    00:13:03 Josh-626-Use PoE Coax Filter for Surge Protection
    00:14:05 George-626-The origins of Kludge
    00:16:45 Brian-Basic Analog Audio Input
    00:32:07 Bill-Are hidden Wi-Fi netorks truly less secure?
    00:25:56 SPONSOR: Other World Computing / MacSales.com
    00:28:19 SPONSOR: Bare Bones Software
    00:30:46 Comparing the founding dates of the two sponsors
    00:42:06 Dave rants about Apple routers
    00:47:23 Zach-Tech Support Scams, WOT, Anti-Virus
    00:57:13 Andrew-Other… Account to Login to macOS
    00:59:24 Peter-Enabling Universal Clipboard
    01:02:35 Joe-Share Menu Icons Disappeared
    01:06:36 David-macOS Sierra Multiple Monitors issues
    01:17:12 Dave’s Other Podcasts
    01:18:17 Mike-Process for logging out-and-back-in to iCloud
    01:20:16 Joe-Re-syncing iCloud Photo Library

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    Mac Geek GabBy Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson