Siri can do SO many things for you now, including restarting, battery level, and controlling the flashlight in fun ways. Plus, want an easier way to launch the camera? Listen as John and Dave share all of your favorite tips and then answer your questions. Plus, your two favorite geeks have come across some fun vaporware that you’re not going to want to miss. Press play, and don’t get caught!
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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 949 for Monday, October 3, 2022QT-Reset iPhone with Up-Down-HOLD (Volume Up, Volume Down, SIDE)The MGG Discord Server is Live!The MGG Merch Store is Live!Quick Tips00:03:25 Petter-QT-Use Preview to Split and/or Merge PDFs00:05:33 Henry-QTs-Lock Screen: Easier Camera, Flashlight Off, and Control Center AccessReincubate Camo00:09:40 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!More Quick Tips00:10:58 KansasDave-QT-Lumos and Nox to control Flashlight00:12:05 QT-Hey, Siri: Reboot my iPhone00:14:41 Tim-Prioritize App Downloads When Setting Up Your New iPhone00:16:12 TMO’s Daily Observations Podcast is BACK!00:17:07 Scott-QT-Ask Siri For Your Battery Level00:18:34 Bill-QT-948-Use FaceTime Audio for Calls when out of home cell range00:20:04 Derek-QT-944-Better Workplace Computer Security…with Snacks00:21:53 John-QT-Hidden Airport Settings Via Terminalsudo /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport prefs joinMode=StrongestLittle known wireless command line utility00:25:49 John-QT-iOS 16 Adds Share Icon to Print Dialog00:27:17 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.Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!00:28:37 BrianMonroe-airport utility Terminal Docs00:30:00 Terry-Choosing a Reply-To Number or Address in iMessage00:33:04 CSF-Unlisted Mobile: Private Numbers for Texting & Calling (and PhoneInfo for private Caller ID lookups!)00:35:32 George-iPod Touch Replacement?Backmarket iPhone SE 202200:41:58 Luigi-Use a Shortcut to Maintain Your Mac’s Battery and Keep The Electrons Flowing00:44:36 Bruce-Printing a Selection from Mail or Safari00:47:43 SPONSOR: Helix Mattresses. Go take the Helix Quiz to find out which mattress is right for you, and then save up to $200 off your mattress plus get two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/mgg.Follow-ups00:49:17 Sacha-CSF-948-Use Sticker Drop to convert isolated images into Stickers00:51:03 Jeff-QT-948-Use Expanded Emoji Window to See Unicode Names00:52:10 Chris-948-Use Emojipedia to find Emoji names (and BIll, too!)00:52:50 Jeff-948-Check the Unicode List for Official (and Siri) Emoji NamesMGG Premium Enhancements00:54:08 Boostagram ThanksFountain.fm00:58:06 Premium Thanks01:00:32 PODCAST: Compile Swift – A show dedicated to discussing development for Apple platforms. Keep up to date with app development, news, tips, and advice for developers of all skill levels, including those getting started.Cool Stuff Found01:01:26 Sylvain-CSM-Search-It for Finding Subject-Specific Content on Websites01:05:04 Jan-CSF-TimeScroller Timezone Helper to find world times01:07:05 Bob-How is the sound of the new Sonos Sub Mini? ($429, ships Thursday, 10/6)01:13:31 Lucas-My Favorite Vaporware submission: Magic Pencil, a handheld spectrometer that tells you everything01:18:44 MGG 949 OuttroRIP Artis Leon Ivey Jr. – CoolioPilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I WasBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviews224-888-GEEKThe Mac Geek Gab iPhone appActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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