May 20, 2019

Protecting Your Mac and Router, New Handy Shortcuts, & Troubleshooting System Lags – Mac Geek Gab 762

1 hour 28 minutes

First things first: make sure your Mac's XProtect database is regularly updated. With that out of the way, we can have some fun learning some handy new keyboard shortcuts, new ways to filter Mail on your iPhone and iPad, some tricks for truly securing your router, and a discussion about guest networks, just to name a few topics included in this week's episode. Press play, and enjoy learning at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 762 for Monday, May 20, 2019

00:01:39 Bill-761-Keep XProtect Up-to-date

System Preferences | Software Update | Advanced… | Install system data files and security updates

00:04:22 Peter-QT-Fn+Left Arrow to scroll to the top (Fn+Right arrow to the end)

00:05:40 Robin-QT-Tab and Space

00:07:26 Donna-QT-Filter iPhone Mail by Unread

00:08:34 Alan567-Command-Up-Arrow in Finder

00:09:46 Find 32-bit apps

About This Mac | System Report (System Information) | Software | Applications | 64-Bit (Intel)

CleanMyMac X

Setapp

00:12:07 New Firmware Update

00:13:25 When Troubleshooting and Instructing, “Then” Matters!

00:15:01 Dmitry-Router security exercise

Debookee

Wireshark

Kevin Mitnick

00:20:39 Ken-Is a guest network safe?

00:24:03 Jeff-Do I need Cleaning Software?

00:25:49 SPONSOR: Malwarebytes for Mac – Malwarebytes detects and removes viruses, ransomware, and other malware so you are protected and your machine keeps running silky smooth.

00:27:24 SPONSOR: BBEdit from Bare Bones Software is now back in the Mac App Store or Online at BareBones.com

00:29:27 Gilles-761-Codebook Password Manager

00:31:20 RememBear from the TunnelBear

00:32:23 Greg-Troubleshooting System Lags

00:38:10 Troubleshooting Keychains

00:43:45 Timmy-Business Contacts app for Mac and iOS

BusyContacts

SalesForce

Daylite

FileMaker

Outlook Customer Manager

00:49:13 MGG Weekly Newsletter

00:49:56 This Week’s MGG Premium Supporters:

Bob from Québec, Timmothy from Tennessee, Frank from Tonbridge, Jeff from New Haven, Jim from San Jose, John from Pennsylvania, Santiago from Florida, Barry from Everywhere, John from North Carolina, Bill from Florida, Bruce from Mississippi, Daniel from Pennsylvania, Rick from Mississippi, Harvey from New York, John from Fredericton.

00:51:35 Jeff-GC-Finding Duplicate Mail Messages

TidyUp

00:53:09 MGGF-AndyWinter-Managing Mail Badges

SmallCubed MailSuite

00:57:27 Jeff-redux-TidyUp will find Mail Duplicates!

00:58:16 MGGF-TACaddick-Genius Results can’t be Updated

00:59:54 Jeff-DIY AirPlay 2 HomePod

01:03:18 Chris-GC-Immediate Camera Sync to Cloud

Nikon Wi-Fi Connected Camera

Wi-Fi SD Cards

01:07:26 Marty-759-Use Home-Assistant, Hubitat, Browser Fairy

SmartThings Hub vs. Cloud

Eve Home

Sonos on Google Assistant

The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app

Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List

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