May 23, 2022

Qi vs. MagSafe, Split Screen, and More!

1 hour 21 minutes

What are the differences between Qi and MagSafe? Listen as your three favorite geeks talk through all this and more. Split screen, searching in Messages, finding hidden drafts in Mail, and Google resuming free GSuite access are just a few of the topics that John, Dave, and Pilot Pete dig into for you all this week. Have a question of your own? Try the new [email protected] address and let’s see if that works! Then press play and enjoy hearing your answer…and learning five new things!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 929 for Monday, May 23, 2022

00:02:10 ASUS ZenScreen 15.4” Portable Monitor

00:06:12 Check Universal Control if Your Mouse/Keyboard appears to “Freeze”

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Quick Tips

00:09:08 Paul-QT-Show Previews in Finder Views

00:10:57 Mark, Matt, and Others-Google Resumes Allowing Free Legacy GSuite Accounts

Gmail iOS App

00:17:52 Russell-QT-Fast Charging iPhones and iPads

00:24:52 QT-Searching in Messages

00:27:14 Bob-QT-921-Print presentation slides 4-up to save paper

00:30:15 Kiwi Graham-QT-Using Split Screen mode on iPad

00:35:41 Ed-QT-Find Hidden Drafts in iOS Mail

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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!

00:46:27 Steve-MagSafe Versus Qi Charging – Yes. They are different

Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W

Samsung Qi Charger with Cooling Fan

How to use your MagSafe Charger with iPhone 13 models and iPhone 12 models

00:52:50 Bedside Qi Chargers are risky

00:56:03 Shortcut for HomeKit devices tied to Focus mode!

00:57:24 Craig-Getting a SMART Error, Now What?

SMARTReporter for Mac

DriveDx

SMART Disk Checker

Spinrite for Recovering Data

01:07:29 Brian-Best Wi-Fi Scanner App to use?

AirPort Utility for iOS

Wi-Fi Explorer

iStumbler

NetSpot

The iOS Measure App

01:11:39 Bob-How to Download YouTube Videos?

Downie (part of Setapp)

YouTube Premium

Pulltube (also available in SetApp)

yt-dlp

01:17:20 MGG 929 Outtro

Pilot Pete’s New Podcast: So There I Was

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By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson

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