The Finest Green Bubble Potatoes

Dive into quick tips like using Command-Shift-V to paste without formatting, clicking on the desktop to clear windows and reveal Sonoma Desktop Widgets, and understanding the differences between created and edited dates in Notes. Learn about the upcoming RCS messaging for iPhone, not end-to-end encrypted, and the nuances of setting up primary contacts in macOS. Get your questions answered about USB-C ports, viewing photos in your library, and managing AppleID Family Sharing across international borders. Discover shortcuts for mirrored display mode, and explore options for USB volume control knobs from StreamDeck, YMOO, Vaydeer, and DROK.

The episode also delves into hardware recommendations, discussing the best 27″ monitors for retina-spoiled eyes, including LG Ultrafine, ViewSonic, and Philips Creator Series. In the ‘Cool Stuff Found’ segment, uncover the brilliance of the Viewsonic VX1655-4K-OLED screen and the efficiency of TextSniper for grabbing text. Learn about affordable offsite backup solutions like iDrive E2 for Synology HyperBackups and Arq Backup.

Remember, in the world of tech, it’s crucial to stay informed and innovative, so “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1010 for Monday, November 20th, 2023

The MGG Discord Server is Live!

The MGG Merch Store is Live!

Welcoming Adam Christianson to the Show! (starting in December)

Quick Tips

00:00:01 Joe-QT-1008-Paste without formatting with Command-Shift-V

00:08:22 Mark-QT-Click on the desktop to clear your windows and reveal your Sonoma Desktop Widgets

00:11:17 Jeepster-QT-Click The Date in a Note to See Created vs. Edited Dates

00:12:57 Neal-QT-Link to set up Touch ID -v- Password for sudo Command!

Hardly Never

00:16:11 RCS Messaging comes to iPhone in 2024 (but it’s not end-to-end-encrypted)

Finest of All Green Bubble Potatoes

00:25:22 Ben-QT-Edit Distribution Lists in macOS Contacts to set primary email, phone, and address

Sponsors

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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 

00:29:30 Larry-Hub -v- USB-C Port. Which Is Faster?

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test

00:37:11 Mark-Can I View Photos in my Photos Library Without Copying Them In?

00:43:20 Dan-Can I Do AppleID Family Sharing A cross Int’l Borders?

VPN into Canadia

00:47:06 JOakley-How do I put my Mac into Mirrored Display mode with a keyboard shortcut?

00:49:43 Tony-Is There a USB Volume Control Knob? – 3 + StreamDeck

YMOO S04 MultiMedia Control Knob

Vaydeer USB Volume Knob Multimedia Controller

DROK Lossless Computer Controller Adjuster

00:54:25 Rich W-What’s the best 27″ monitor for my Retina-spoiled eyes?

LG Ultrafine 27” ...