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

Who Is The "Perfect" User?

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Technology works in different ways for each of us, and it's often interesting to hear from folks who have different needs about why a certain bit of tech is "perfect" for them (or they "perfect" for it!). In this episode, John and Dave share thoughts from many of you about why tech does (or doesn't!) fit your needs…and they learn (at least!) five new things along the way. Press play and lets learn together!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 897 for Monday, October 25, 2021
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    • 00:03:35 Todd-QT-Live Text…and more!
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      • 00:07:59 Bruce-QT-895-App Store Reload using Command-R
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        • What New Tech Is Perfect For You?
          • 00:19:11 Chris-iCloud Custom Domain Target User
          • 00:25:18 Owning your own domain
          • 00:29:25 Dave-896-I’m the perfect Siri Voice Plan user
          • 00:35:23 BradMacPro-Fast Charging new MacBook Pros is…inconsistent
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            • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
              • 00:47:04 Bruce-Future of Apple Scripting
              • 00:52:59 Ben-CSF-895-Don’t Forget About iTunes Match
                • DS Audio
                • 00:58:45 Kenny-Why does my Bluetooth Drop Out?
                • 01:06:21 Neal-894-TouchID and sudo Deets
                  • auth sufficient pam_tid.so
                  • 01:10:34 Dan-Add Apple Watch to authenticate for sudo
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