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Kicking off this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete share a listener’s clever suggestion about storing receipts and user manuals in the Books app, a novel way to keep things organized and easily accessible.

Your two favorite geeks then explore the little-known trick of shrinking the picture-in-picture screen on Microsoft Teams using a trackpad, as well as a hidden feature in iOS and iPadOS that brings text on a photo to life, simply by long-pressing on it.

Dave and Pilot Pete also tackle troubleshooting tricks for Safari issues, spanning from the basics of uninstalling and reinstalling, to the more intricate reasons that may prevent a user from logging into websites or staying logged in. They ponder the likelihood of Safari being set to private browsing mode or having the “block all cookies” setting turned on, providing a comprehensive guide for the perplexed.

The dynamic duo further discuss the intricacies of using eSIMs and physical SIMs, shedding light on the potential use of multiple active eSIMs across different iPhone models.

Cool Stuff Found finds Dave and Pete sharing reviews of the Logitech G PowerPlay system for Qi-compatible mice and the Zenz Liberty, a versatile wireless charging pad that caters to a range of devices, including the Apple Watch. They further endorse the Eve Weather sensor as a dependable, Thread-connected weather station and the Brilliant smart home control system, which seamlessly integrates with HomeKit and devices like Sonos.

Wrapping it up, Dave shares his recent experience with the iOttie Velox Mini MagSafe air vent mount, a handy gadget for the car that utilizes a MagSafe connector to charge phones on-the-go. They wholeheartedly recommend this device to their listeners for its practicality and convenience. Press play, enjoy, and Don’t Get Caught!

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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 988 for Monday, June 26th, 2023

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00:06:58 Tigg – QT- Use Books app to store User Manuals and Receipts

00:09:37 Jim-QT – Picture-in-Picture is Resizable with a Pinch

00:11:40 PCUnix-QT – Long-press on a Photo to get Safari’s “Show Text” option

00:14:14 PorthosJon – QT – Manually Install Rosetta 2 on Your New Mac Right Away

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