Oftentimes we find ourselves relying upon technology to help maintain family harmony. Listen as John and Dave share a few of your (and their!) examples of just how this can work, and they solve a few problems along the way. If you're a long-time MGG listener, though, you know that's not all you get in this episode! Quick Tips and Cool Stuff found are peppered in, as well as a few extra hints and tips from your two favorite geeks. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 903 for Monday, December 6, 202100:02:05 Using eSIMdb to find your international serviceQuick Tips00:09:18 Dale-QT-Change Reminders Time from Wheel to Number Pad00:11:23 QT-iOS 15.1 Lets You Stop Alarms with Your Voice00:12:06 Mike-QT-Setting a Contact’s Photo on iOS 1500:13:48 Todd-QT-Clear All NotificationsSponsors00:15:11 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle at drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg.00:17:32 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more.00:18:51 SPONSOR: TextExpander: TextExpander helps you communicate smarter. Create snippets for things you type – or copy and paste – all the time. Get 20% off your first year’s subscription at TextExpander.com/podcastTips and PSAs00:20:20 PCUnix-Enlarged Cursor Causes Memory Bloat on 8GB M1 Macs00:24:02 Tangent time about programming languages!00:31:27 Dan-SIP and That Annoying Trash That Won’t Emptycsrutil disable00:34:22 T2M2 1.19-Intended to be the last version compatible with backing up to HFS+Four year old article about APFS and Rotational drives…relevance questioned.Cool Stuff Found00:42:53 Raymond-CSF-902-ClipGrab for YouTube Video Download00:43:59 Todd-CSF-Use TextSniper for a Productivity Boost00:45:14 Bob-CSF-CheatSheet to Reveal Keyboard ShortcutsSponsors00:47:30 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today.00:49:00 SPONSOR: Bespoke Post is here with a new seasonal line-up of must-have Box of Awesome collections. Each box costs only $45 but has over $70 worth of gear inside. Visit BoxOfAwesome.com and enter code MGG for 20% off your first box.Cool Stuff Found00:50:30 CSF-New Synology Router and SRM coming next year!Synology RT6600AX00:58:34 CSF-CIO Mystery MagSafe-and-Apple-Watch Power Bank–CIO-MB20W-5000-MAS (no longer a mystery thanks to listener Steven!)01:03:14 CSF-Earthworks Ethos MicrophoneFamily Harmony01:06:21 Ed-Prioritizing The BacheloretteRarBG TV Section (use a VPN!)01:13:13 Mike and The Boss-Using Synology Photos to Manage Shared Libraries01:16:02 David-Sharing ETA when Driving to Someone?Glympse01:19:04 MGG 903 OuttroMac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts ReviewsThe Mac Geek Gab iPhone appActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListYou’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s networkBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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