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

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, the trio dives deep into a plethora of tech tips that could revolutionize your digital lifestyle. Kicking things off with a savvy reminder from Craig about opting for Apple Engraving while preserving your device’s resale value, the conversation quickly moves to the underrated utility of Hot Corners and the magic of slide typing on an iPad. Notably, Peter brings a game-changer with BackBlaze’s data recovery solution, emphasizing its free USB restoration service.

For the aquatic adventurers, a quick tweak to prevent your Apple Watch Ultra from prematurely entering Depth mode could save your battery life. The episode also sheds light on miscellaneous quick fixes like using the Notes app for storing recipes and the significance of tracking IP address reservations to maintain your home network’s harmony.

The discussion seamlessly transitions to addressing listener queries, ranging from connecting Thunderbolt displays to Windows laptops, to changing iCloud email passwords, and even dissecting an unusual audio bug affecting your Mac’s left-right balance.

The hosts share insights into creating compelling show art using DALL-E prompts, underlining the importance of creativity in the tech space.

As the conversation wraps up, a critical reminder to safeguard your hearing steals the spotlight, with recommendations for products like Eargasm and Loop Earplugs to prevent auditory damage.

Throughout, the catchphrase “Don’t Get Caught” weaves its way into the narrative, serving as a clever nod to staying ahead in the fast-paced world of technology without falling prey to common pitfalls.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1027 for Monday, March 4th, 2024
  • March 4: International DM/GM Day
• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Craig-QT-Apple Engraving that Doesn’t Lower Resale Value
  • 00:03:51 Andrew-QT-Don’t forget about Hot Corners
    • StreamDeck
  • 00:08:12 Harvey-QT-Slide typing in an iPad
  • 00:11:42 Peter-QT-BackBlaze Saves the Day & USB Service is “Free” –
  • 00:13:12 QT-Keep your Apple Watch Ultra from going into Depth mode (and burning battery) when casually swimming: Settings > General > Auto-Launch > Threshold When Submerged > At 3ft
    • Also “Background App Refresh” -> TONS of Apps working!
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• MOAR Quick Tips
  • 00:22:42 JT Ray-QT-1026-Other UDP or Force Restart Fixes App Icons (maybe it’s like a Safe Mode restart?)
  • 00:26:37 Todd-QT-1026-For recipes I just use Notes
    • Just The Recipe
    • Ulysses
    • Markdown
    • Marked App (available in Setapp)
    • David Sparks Markdown Fieldguide
    • WYSIWYG And You Have Our Sympathies
  • 00:35:00 Jim-QT-Find Your Synology NAS Drive when network changes occur.
  • 00:37:42 Tracking your IP address reservations at home
  • DOCSIS Modem Interface at 192.168.100.1
  • 00:43:12 Pete’s new T-Mobile Home Internet
• Sponsors
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• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
  • 00:49:41 Chris-Thunderbolt Display on Windows Laptop
  • 00:54:10 Mace-How to Change iCloud eMail Password?
  • 01:00:04 Michael-Thoughts on this audio “bug”?
    • Balance Lock
    • SoundSource
  • 01:05:57 Why does the volume change when I’m listening to podcasts on my iPhone?
  • 01:09:06 Jason-What DALL-E Prompts are used to create show art? ChatGPT
    • MGG 1009 with the Goat Rodeo
  • 01:16:25 CSF-Mirai Next Gen Speaker
  • 01:18:00 Don’t get caught with damaged hearing
    • Eargasm
    • Soundbrenner Minuendo
    • Loop Earplugs
    • Sensaphonics DB Check Pro
• 01:25:54 MGG 1027 Outtro
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  • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
  • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
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