10.03.2022 - By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Their Geeky Friends
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!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 949 for Monday, October 3, 2022
QT-Reset iPhone with Up-Down-HOLD (Volume Up, Volume Down, SIDE)
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:25 Petter-QT-Use Preview to Split and/or Merge PDFs
00:05:33 Henry-QTs-Lock Screen: Easier Camera, Flashlight Off, and Control Center Access
Reincubate Camo
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More Quick Tips
00:10:58 KansasDave-QT-Lumos and Nox to control Flashlight
00:12:05 QT-Hey, Siri: Reboot my iPhone
00:14:41 Tim-Prioritize App Downloads When Setting Up Your New iPhone
00:16:12 TMO’s Daily Observations Podcast is BACK!
00:17:07 Scott-QT-Ask Siri For Your Battery Level
00:18:34 Bill-QT-948-Use FaceTime Audio for Calls when out of home cell range
00:20:04 Derek-QT-944-Better Workplace Computer Security…with Snacks
00:21:53 John-QT-Hidden Airport Settings Via Terminal
sudo /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport prefs joinMode=Strongest
Little known wireless command line utility
00:25:49 John-QT-iOS 16 Adds Share Icon to Print Dialog
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:28:37 BrianMonroe-airport utility Terminal Docs
00:30:00 Terry-Choosing a Reply-To Number or Address in iMessage
00:33:04 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 2022
00:41:58 Luigi-Use a Shortcut to Maintain Your Mac’s Battery and Keep The Electrons Flowing
00:44:36 Bruce-Printing a Selection from Mail or Safari