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

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into the intricacies of tech life, ensuring you’re equipped with the nerdiest of tips to streamline your digital existence. From the revelation that the Vision Pro battery indicator’s shyness disappears with a little shake, to the lifesaving advice of embracing the UDP method for your iPhone’s safety, the trio has you covered.

They didn’t stop there; the discussion ventured into the practicality of adding company logos to your contacts and creating a dedicated “Appointments” contact card for all your reminder texts. Meanwhile, the realm of queries from the audience brought to light the perennial question of the necessity of backups, with iCloud hailed for its ease of use, and the best practices for managing your Mac’s Network Service Order to optimize speed.

Tips on handling accidental notification taps and strategic advice for replacing drives in Synology DiskStations were also on the table, ensuring your tech toolkit is nothing short of comprehensive.

But it’s not all work and no play; the episode also explores the lighter side of tech with cool finds like ‘Just The Recipe’ for clutter-free cooking, and innovative uses of MagSafe mounts in the kitchen, proving that technology can indeed be your sous-chef.

Whether you’re a seasoned tech aficionado or a curious newbie, this episode is packed with insights to elevate your digital savvy. And remember, in the fast-evolving tech landscape, staying informed is your best armor. So, don your geekiest gear and dive into this treasure trove of tips and tricks. After all, in the wise words of the Mac Geek Gab crew, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in the digital world.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1026 for Monday, February 26th, 2024
  • Feb 26: National For Pete’s Sake Day
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  • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Mark M-QT-Vision Pro battery indicator only appears when battery is moved
  • 00:02:52 More on Vision Pro Batteries
  • 00:05:43 Rick-QT-Be aware of active search filters in Mail and other apps
  • 00:07:09 David-QT-Remember the UDP method…it’ll save your bacon (and your iPhone) someday!
  • 00:11:24 PorthosJon-QT-More Apple Vision Pro Tips
    • Waterfield Apple Vision Pro Shield Case
    • Lens Filter Pouch
  • 00:19:04 Carsten-QT-Use Signal App for controlled sleep on sent messages
  • 00:21:37 Ben-QT-Open and Close Finder Info Window with Command-I
  • 00:24:44 Todd-QT-1024-Add Company Logos to Contacts, too
  • 00:25:44 Andrew-QT-1024-Create an “Appointments” Contact Card for all appointment reminder Texts
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• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
  • 00:29:57 Gene-Do I need to backup?
  • 00:40:20 Use iCloud for Ease of Use
  • 00:43:37 Tony-Check your Mac’s Network Service Order to be sure you’re getting the right speeds
  • 00:47:16 Antony-I keep accidentally tapping notifications!
  • 00:57:14 Kruzer-What’s the best strategy for replacing drives in Synology DiskStations?
  • 01:02:42 What to do when a Synology Tray latch fails?
    • Replacement Synology Tray Latches
• 01:05:49 Show Business
  • MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
• Cool Stuff Found
  • 01:08:25 Jon-CSF-Just The Recipe for giving you a recipe without all the web gunk (and then Pestle, Recipe Keeper, Paprika, Mela)1
  • 01:15:26 Matt.One-CSF-Use MagSafe Mounts in the Kitchen While Cooking
    • Zagg Telescoping stand
• 01:18:19 MGG 1026 Outtro
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