Surviving Audio Death

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1023, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive deep into the tech that enhances your Apple ecosystem experience, starting with Adam’s anticipation for his Vision Pro arrival. Obsessing over sound quality, they share insider tips on using StreamYard, Audio Hijack Pro’s Speech Isolation, and RX Voice De-Noise to elevate your audio game.

Quick tips abound, from a Finder file preview trick with TextSniper to utilizing Apple Vision Pro and Zeiss Inserts for an enhanced visual experience. macOS Sonoma’s new feature allows you to set limits on Time Machine backup space usage, and for the international traveler, Joe’s query on using Mint Mobile internationally under the new Minternational Plans is addressed. Also, don’t miss out on Siri’s new ability to read messages in non-English languages with iOS 17.4, and master your Mac Messages with keyboard shortcuts for efficiency in communication.

Your questions spark intriguing discussions, from iCloud’s HEIC upload conundrum to searching for a superior macOS photo manager, with Mylio Photos standing out as a prime recommendation. Troubleshooting “Significant Location” settings on iOS, ensuring message synchronization across devices, and displaying your current Wi-Fi network name without a deep dive into settings are all tackled.

Discover new gadgets in Cool Stuff Found, like Spigen’s ArcField Watch Stand, Anker’s foldable MagGo Wireless Charging Station, and the cost-saving Chipolo “Perfectly Imperfect” FindMy Card. As always, remember, Don’t Get Caught unprepared in the fast-evolving tech landscape. Dive into these discussions and tips to stay ahead, and never miss a beat in optimizing your Apple experience.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1023 for Monday, February 5th, 2024

The MGG Discord Server is Live!

The MGG Merch Store is Live!

00:02:06 MGG Hangout talking Mac Web Browsers (and anything else!): Sunday, 2/18, 4pm ET

00:05:47 Adam’s Vision Pro is on the way

Joanna Stern Vision Pro Review

00:09:47 Sound Quality

StreamYard

Audio Hijack’s Speech Denoise

RX Voice De-Noise

Quick Tips

00:00:01 Todd-QT-Copy in Finder File Preview

TextSniper

00:12:53 John-QT-Tip on Apple Vision Pro and Zeiss Inserts

00:18:12 DLH-QT-macOS Sonoma lets you set Time Machine Backup Space Usage Limits

00:20:26 Joe-How do I use Mint Mobile Internationally now with the new Minternational Plans?

00:22:15 Joe-QT-Go Back after opening new Safari Tab closes that tab

00:23:12 Tanel-QT-With iOS 17.4 Siri Can Read Messages In Non-English Languages

00:24:40 Ben-QT-997-Mac Messages Keyboard Shortcuts for Tapback, Reply, and Edit

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