Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

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Step into the world of Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton, where tech tips and tricks are just a swipe away. Discover the simple yet game-changing tip of swiping to delete digits in iPhone calculators, and elevate your MacOS messaging efficiency with the ‘⌘E’ shortcut – proving that hoping for the best is never the plan in tech! Enhance your Waze experience by setting the ideal re-route threshold and ensure your navigational prowess never falters with offline maps. This segment is a goldmine for those looking to streamline their digital life, so don’t get caught without these hacks!

In the next phase, the podcast delves into practical solutions for everyday tech challenges. Learn to merge hundreds of videos on your iPhone seamlessly with tools like iMovie and DaVinci Resolve. Unravel the mystery behind Siri’s selective announcements, and explore how to reclaim your Mac’s elusive disk space. For remote access enthusiasts, discover the potential of Tailscale and Screens Connect for connecting to Windows machines from afar.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for tech enthusiasts and casual users alike, ensuring you’re always one step ahead in the digital world. Remember, in the realm of technology, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1011 for Monday, November 27th, 2023

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Quick Tips

00:00:01 Ben-QT-Swipe Left (or Right!) to Delete Typed Digits in iPhone…and Calculator

Muscly Memorable

00:04:07 QT-MacOS Edit Last Message ->  ‘⌘E’ is Edit Last Message -v- right clicking and hoping! (Hope is NOT a plan) + more! (Look at edit menu)

00:09:17 Porthos Jon-QT-Set Waze’s Re-Route Threshold

Trust The Nav

00:12:32 Download Offline Maps to Your iPhone

00:14:17 Jeepster-QT-Downgrade from Sonoma to Ventura with Time Machine’s Help

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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 

00:22:04 Phil-How do I stitch together 400 videos on my iPhone?

Stitching together in iMovie

DaVinci Resolve (available for free)

00:32:16 John-Why Won’t Siri Announce Calls & Texts on my iphone 15?

Beware Unmuted Pinned iMessage Chats

00:40:06 I Block Myself Sometimes!

00:42:10 Steve-Why is Free Disk Space a Mystery on my Mac?

00:49:21 Larry-How do I connect to my (remote) Windows Machine?

Tailscale

Screens Connect

00:55:19 Stephen-Do Complications Increase Apple Watch Battery Usage?

Show Business

00:57:04 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment

Fountain.fm

Cool Stuff Found

01:01:56 Ian-CSF-1008-Use WiFiman or Polycam for 3D Room Mapping

01:02:50 Eliot-CSF-<a href="https://mgg.

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