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  • Siri, It's Time For an Intercontinental Misunderstanding

    Siri, It's Time For an Intercontinental Misunderstanding
    2025/12/15
    You jump straight into a rapid-fire run of Quick Tips that quietly level up how you use your devices every day. You learn how iOS 26 now shows charging time right on the lock screen, how to build polished collages in Pages or Canva without paying a dime, and how to finally extract and archive your full iMessage history using proper database tools instead of hacks. Along the way, you tweak haptics for better feedback, realize the iOS Stocks app works just fine on a Mac, and discover how a simple Command-Shift-2 move inside ChatGPT can instantly pull screenshots into your workflow. The throughline is efficiency without sloppiness, because convenience is great until it compromises control. Don’t Get Caught. Then things get deeper, and more fun. You wrestle with real-world troubleshooting, from intermittent freezing in Tahoe to why subjective sleep scores still matter if you want to manage what you monitor. Siri’s growing confusion about dates and times turns into a full-blown intercontinental misunderstanding, and the team breaks down the alphabet soup of 5G variants so you know what your phone is actually using. The final stretch becomes a live, unscripted tech support jam session, digging into creative AirTag placement, pasting clipboards as keystrokes, and reorganizing applications with surgical precision. It’s messy, methodical, and exactly how real problem-solving happens when the mics are on and the answers are not obvious. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1120 for Monday, December 15th, 2025 December 15th: International Tea DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn!The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!EeroEcammMacPawCCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-iOS 26 lock screen has charging time00:04:38 Jim-QT-Use Pages to Make a Collage! Don’t Pay! Canva, too. 00:07:37 Chris-QT-Get a useable complete iMessage History DB Browser for SQLiteBase for SQLite on Setapp 00:09:33 Robert-CSF-1118–iMessage-Exporter to archive your iMessages00:12:46 Todd-QT-1119-Increase Haptic Prominence00:14:15 Bill-QT-Stocks App iOS QT Works on a Mac too!00:15:52 QT-Command-Shift-2 in ChatGPT immediately adds a screenshot of your most-recent window Shottr A discussion about using ChatGPT, et al, and finding your place on the continuum between privacy and convenience. One year free Perplexity subscription if you have PayPalVS Code CoPilot ChatGPT integrationGoogle Antigravity 00:26:16 QT-ChatGPT, use these screenshots to help me build a formula for Google Sheets Sponsors 00:27:27 SPONSOR: Udacity is an online learning platform with courses in AI and Tech. For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/MGG and use code MGG.00:28:44 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:29:59 Kirit-Tahoe, freezing from time to time00:34:19 Bob, MD-1119-If sleep score is so subjective, why use it? That which is monitored is managed 00:41:17 Antony-Does Siri Know What Day It Is?00:48:19 What’s the difference between 5G, 5G+, 5G UC, and 5G UW?00:51:48 Time For an Intercontinental Misunderstanding Sponsors 00:53:32 SPONSOR: Aura Frames. Relive your favorite holiday traditions—every day. Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo code MGG at checkout. MOAR Quick Tips 00:55:30 Scott-QT-Creative Air Tag Locations00:57:42 Pilot Pete-QT-Paste Clipboard as Keystrokes – Native to Mac OS01:09:20 Chris-QT-Add folders to label Applications 01:19:43 MGG 1120 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG’s CES 2026 SponsorsPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 時間 24 分
  • Scoring the Sleep Scores

    Scoring the Sleep Scores
    2025/12/08
    You dive into a packed Cool Stuff Found episode this week, moving fast from sensor-powered tinkering with phyphox to smarter dictation using Wispr Flow, altitude readouts in CarPlay, and Emby’s upgraded media management. You get practical wins too: safer file sharing with MetaWipe, smoother workflows through PopClip, a road-tested Nomatic backpack, and Picmal for quick local media conversions. Then the conversation flips to your questions: which sleep score app you can trust, how the new Journals app handles multiple journals, and how to make notifications behave when your Apple Watch is on your wrist. Don’t Get Caught missing the deep cuts. You also hear clear guidance on backup safety, with SuperDuper, Carbon Copy Cloner, ChronoSync, and Backblaze each playing a different role depending on how you protect your data. To wrap things up, the crew tackles border ID differences between REAL ID and passports, whether upgrading to macOS Tahoe or Sequoia is the smarter move, and a listener warning about bottom-filled beers that’s both funny and useful. It’s a full tour of tech insight and practical nerd wisdom, delivered at MGG speed. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1119 for Monday, December 8th, 2025 December 8th: Take it in the Ear DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn!The MGG Merch Store is Live!MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!EeroEcammMacPawCCC Backup Cool Stuff Found 00:00:01 Ian-CSF-phyphox gives you ALL the Sensors on your Phone to play with!00:07:44 David-CSF-Wispr Flow for Dictation00:10:02 Bob-CSF-Altimeter & Barometer Pro shows your altitude in a CarPlay widget00:11:56 P2-CSF-Emby Media Server Emby Metadata Enhanced PluginPlex 00:16:29 Michael-CSF-1117–MetaWipe to safely send files00:20:17 Tony-GG-Popclip app is super handy and affordable00:22:04 Dave-GG-Nomatic Travel Backpack been using all year00:27:58 Alberto-CSMade-Picmal converts and compresses images, videos, and audio files locally on your Mac Sponsors 00:30:11 SPONSOR: Framer. Ready to design, iterate, and publish all in one tool? Start creating for free at Framer.com/design, and use code MGG for a free month of Framer Pro.00:31:51 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:10 Tony-Which App’s sleep score is best? Sleep++Withings SleepApple Sleep Score 00:48:33 Journals app now supports multiple journals Sponsors 00:49:31 SPONSOR: Superhuman. Get AI that works where you work. Unlock your Superhuman potential. Learn more at Superhuman.com/PODCAST00:50:54 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe. MOAR Questions 00:52:23 Brian-How to Get Notifications on my Phone With an Apple Watch on My Wrist00:59:25 Raptor-Is it OK to run backups in the background on your Mac? SuperDuper!CCC BackupChronoSyncBackblaze 01:03:57 WPooka-MGG Review-Great show Don’t Get Caught 01:08:49 Dave-DGC-Differences between REAL ID and US Passport at Land Borders01:12:12 SonoMacGuy-DGC-Update Sequoia -v- Upgrade to Tahoe01:16:20 Gray-DGC-Beware the bottom-filled beers! 01:17:30 MGG 1119 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG’s CES 2026 SponsorsPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Treat Your TV Like a Monitor

    Treat Your TV Like a Monitor
    2025/12/01
    You kick off this episode with a rapid-fire blast of Quick Tips that sharpen how you use your Mac, iPhone, and apps every day. You learn how to tame iOS typing quirks, get the most out of dictation in ChatGPT’s Mac app, clean up Safari’s sidebar, and jump straight into System Settings with an alphabetical view. Then you dive into the spam-text battlefield, where forwarding to 7726, filtering, and blocking help you stay ahead. And because it’s Mac Geek Gab, you’re reminded: Don’t Get Caught letting your smart TV monitor more than you expect. From there, you get practical answers to real listener questions: backing up external Photos Libraries, deciding whether you trust Tailscale (and your relatives!), keeping network drives mounted in macOS 26, and dealing with the fact that Messages aren’t included in your Apple Data Archive. You round things out with a strong Cool Stuff Found segment covering tools to clean your menu bar, manage your watch history, secure your Mac, replace Bento, and more. It’s a full week of tips that tighten your workflow and expand what your Apple gear can do for you. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1118 for Monday, December 1st, 2025 December 1st: Eat a Red Apple DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn!The MGG Merch Store is Live!MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!EeroEcammMacPawCCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Darrin-QT-Set Amazon Auto Buy00:04:47 Susan-QT-Maybe disable “slide to type” to tame iOS typing?00:07:09 QTR-Dictating to ChatGPT’s Mac App is really handy00:07:59 Bruce-QT-1116-Manage Safari’s Sidebar to your liking00:09:11 Gene-QT-System Settings Alphabetical List00:13:28 DGC-Dealing with those SPAM Text Messages Forwarding to 7726 Reports SPAM to your carrierScreen, filter, report, and block text messages on iPhone Don’t Get Caught 00:18:09 Todd-DGC-Beware of your TV selling data about you00:22:45 ATC-DGC-Know about Mouse Keys Sponsors 00:27:02 SPONSOR: Aura Frames. Relive your favorite holiday traditions—every day. Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo code MGG at checkout.00:28:39 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:29:48 Larry-How to back-up an external Photos Library? Task Organization – Bombich Software 00:33:25 Allison-How MUCH do you believe in Tailscale…and your relatives? Splashtop 00:37:23 DLH-1117-Messages are not a part of your Apple Data Archive iMazing 00:44:14 Uncle Jamie-Keep Network Drives Mounted on MacOS 26? Automounter for macOSMGG Discord 00:46:45 SccrHallways-CSF-Google Antigravity agentic IDE for coding Sponsors 00:54:32 SPONSOR: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/mgg #rulapod00:56:14 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Cool Stuff Found 00:57:36 Terry-CSF-Moonlock Security Suite by MacPaw (Setapp)01:00:43 Allison-CSF-Ice for managing your Mac’s menu bar01:02:00 n-Greg from LA-CSF-Vanilla to Manage your Mac’s Menubar01:04:44 TheDaveAbides-CSF-Plex Universal Watchlist and Channels Stream Links Stream Link Manager for Channels 01:06:53 Joe-QT-1115–Trakt only stores your passwords on your local device(s)01:12:08 Mark M-CSF-1112–Tap Forms Pro as a great Bento/Filemaker replacement AirTablePanorama X 01:14:16 MGG 1118 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG’s CES 2026 SponsorsPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 時間 17 分
  • Call Haptics, Photo GeoData Warnings, and Space-Saving iPhone Tricks

    Call Haptics, Photo GeoData Warnings, and Space-Saving iPhone Tricks
    2025/11/24
    You kick off this week’s episode on D. B. Cooper Day with a rapid-fire mix of fresh iOS 26 tricks and Mac power-moves. You learn how iOS 26’s haptic call alerts work, how Alfred can shut down your Mac faster than any menu, and how Forklift’s sync feature rivals DeltaWalker without any hassle. Shortcuts get smarter with automated sleep tracking, Command-P becomes your instant PDF escape hatch, and you get clarity on when you do and don’t need to hand over your phone as a digital ID. Listener follow-ups keep the energy rolling, including a reminder to rethink long-held holiday assumptions and a shoutout to Tailscale for keeping your tech effortlessly connected. Then it’s time to sharpen your defensive instincts so you Don’t Get Caught. You hear how to avoid being stranded without a wireless charger, why sending photos can leak your location, and what to do when the Mac App Store refuses to update your apps. You dig into undeleting Mail quirks, discover where your iPhone hides space-hogging files, and pick up smart workflows for offloading Messages media with CCC, iMazing, and Apple’s GDPR archive. You close with a simple breakdown of SSH so you can finally understand what’s happening when you open that mysterious Remote Login switch. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1117 for Monday, November 24th, 2025 November 24th: D.B. Cooper DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase!The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:11:12 MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!EeroEcammMacPaw Quick Tips 00:00:01 Alex-QT-iOS 26 adds haptic vibrations for connected and dropped calls00:05:18 MoeCoffee-1116-Use Alfred to Shut Down your Mac00:06:30 Forklift has a Sync Function – Much like Delta Walker00:07:59 Paul-Create a shortcut to automatically Start Sleep Analysis00:11:32 Todd-QT-Add Command-P to Save as PDF00:13:52 Pilot Pete-QT-Follow Up – No Need to Hand Over Phone Digital ID Sponsors 00:17:42 SPONSOR: Aura Frames. Relive your favorite holiday traditions—every day. Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo code MGG at checkout.00:19:44 SPONSOR: Udacity is an online learning platform with courses in AI and Tech. You can try Udacity risk-free for seven days. Head to Udacity.com/MGG and use code MGG for 40% off your order. Follow-ups and Reviews 00:21:10 Paul & Ben-Was the last episode Wednesday or Monday?00:23:41 MGG Review-T. Hongo-An Apple Geeks home for tips and tricks00:25:51 Brian-Tell us the story about the Santa mind-shift, Dave!00:32:22 Joe-Let’s Hear It for Tailscale Don’t Get Caught 00:35:42 ATC-DGC-Without A Wireless Charger00:43:09 GW-DGC-Sending Photos Sends GeoData! Sponsors 00:47:16 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG00:48:36 SPONSOR: PAKA makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to PAKAapparel.com/MGG and use code MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:50:12 Rob-Why doesn’t Mac App Store update all my apps?00:53:50 ED-Why does mail sometimes undelete my emails? Mail > Mailboxes > Rebuild Mailbox 00:57:58 Steve-How can I clean up my iPhone storage? [home]/Library/Photos/Libraries/Syndication.photoslibrary/ 01:02:48 A solution for offloading your Messages media CCC Backup to sync photos to a new destinationiMazing to archive messagesRequest a data archive from Apple for your data 01:09:49 Steve-What is SSH-ing? System Settings > General > Sharing > Remote Login 01:18:19 MGG 1117 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyMGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)!Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 時間 19 分
  • iOS 26 Hidden Gems, Gift Guide Favorites, and the Return of Your Old Nest Thermostat

    iOS 26 Hidden Gems, Gift Guide Favorites, and the Return of Your Old Nest Thermostat
    2025/11/17
    You kick off with a blast of rapid-fire tips: instantly saving PDFs from Google Docs, digging photos out of Messages, moving your playlists into Apple Music with iOS 26, tightening up your Digital ID setup, wrangling mail right inside a message, and even retraining Siri when she goes off the rails. Then you dig into listener questions: how to avoid phishing traps, whether segmenting IoT gear actually improves security, and how to bypass that annoying shutdown confirmation. Sleep-tracking follow-ups, auto-opening Safari’s sidebar, and a perfectly absurd detour into fattening up backyard squirrels keep things moving. Through it all, you avoid the pitfalls and, of course, Don’t Get Caught. From there, the next iteration of the Gift Guide rolls out, finding those products that are so embedded into our lives we forget about them: Hue bulbs for whole-home color, the Snap Grip for better shooting on the go, the Olight for serious flashlight needs, AirPods Pro with live translation tricks, single-ear noise canceling, and Comply tips for comfort. You wrap with Cool Stuff Found, including What Three Words for location smarts and the clever NoLongerEvil workaround to resurrect aging Nest thermostats. Punchy, practical, and full of the good bits you can use right now. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1116 for Monday, November 17th, 2025 November 17th: National Homemade Bread DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase!The MGG Merch Store is Live!MGG CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Command+P in Google Docs immediately saves a PDF00:04:57 P2-QT-Find a Photo in Messages00:08:45 n-JKDawson-QT-iOS 26 lets you transfer music from other services to Apple Music00:10:53 QT-Set up your Apple Digital ID00:16:30 QT-iOS Mail management from within the message00:18:10 Ben-QT-Retrain Siri if She’s Not working on your Watch Sponsors 00:24:22 SPONSOR: Framer. Ready to design, iterate, and publish all in one tool? Start creating for free at Framer.com/design, and use code MGG for a free month of Framer Pro.00:26:07 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:19:23 Paul-How best to avoid phishing scams?00:28:27 Dan DXZDB-What are the impacts of putting IOT devices on a separate Wi-Fi network?00:36:37 Steven-Q-Getting Around the ‘Are You Sure’ prompt when shutting downShutdown and Restart Keystrokes sudo shutdown -h now 00:41:52 OurStanley-Sleep Cycle Follow-up00:44:46 Fattening Up The Squirrels00:45:26 Dick-How to auto-open Safari with the Bookmarks Sidebar visible? Sponsors 00:49:06 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK00:50:38 SPONSOR: NordLayer. Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: macgeekgab-10. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Gift Guide 00:52:15 GG-Philips Hue Full Color Bulbs00:56:15 GG-OhSnap Snap Grip00:58:41 GG-Olight ArkPro Flashlights01:02:31 GG-Airpods Pro 301:02:49 AirPods Pro Live Translation review01:04:22 AirPods Pro single-ear noise canceling01:05:51 Comply AirPods Foam Tips Cool Stuff Found 01:08:08 Jeff-CSF-What Three Words & Some Use Cases01:10:25 CSF-NoLongerEvil-Thermostat brings Nest thermostats back online 01:19:19 MGG 1116 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 時間 22 分
  • Don’t Not Undo That!

    Don’t Not Undo That!
    2025/11/10
    This week on Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive headfirst into a whirlwind of Quick Tips and real-world Apple wisdom. You’ll learn how to clean up those pesky “recovered” Messages folders, fine-tune your Apple TV profiles, and even adjust the contentious “Liquid Glass” effect on your devices. Apple might be making the iPhone feel more Android-like, but you’ll still stay one step ahead with tips like checking your Apple Watch battery health directly from your wrist, tightening up that Mac menu bar spacing, and using ChatGPT safely in CarPlay (just remember to ask it, “Are you sure?”). From mastering sleep tracking apps to making Mail behave across devices, you’ll find out exactly how to fix what’s bugging you—and how to keep your tech life running smooth. Then it’s on to your questions and Cool Stuff Found, where the crew reveals clever AirTag hiding spots, bookmark-organizing tricks, and gift-worthy gear like LED light strips and power inverters for your car. Whether you’re fine-tuning your sleep cycle or supercharging your workflow with Obsidian, there’s always a shortcut, hack, or hidden feature to uncover. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and—most importantly—you’ll make sure you Don’t Get Caught by the next digital dilemma. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1115 for Monday, November 10th, 2025 November 10th: Marine Corps Birthday (and World Science Day!)MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase!The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Stocks App – Find Delta of Stock Price for any two points in time!00:03:44 Dave-QT-26.1 Lets You Adjust Liquid Glass on iOS, macOS…but not watchOS. Here’s a workaround.00:06:21 Apple has Android-ized the iPhone Palm Treo 650 00:09:24 Pilot Pete-QT-Delete “recovered” Messages Folders to clean up and gain (a little) space00:12:34 Harvey-QT-Setting Default Apple TV Profiles (and Bill, too!)00:14:26 Andrew-QT-Check your Apple Watch battery health…only on your Watch Withings Sleep Pad from MGG 1114 00:17:36 Heart rate discussion00:18:56 Bill-QT-Adjusting the white space in menu bar!00:20:10 ChatGPT widget in CarPlay00:23:41 But ChatGPT lies sometimes: ask it “Are you sure?” Sponsors 00:25:04 SPONSOR: Zapier – Zapier is the easiest way to automate your tasks. Transform how you work with Zapier and AI. Get started for free today by visiting Zapier.com/macgeekgab00:26:34 SPONSOR: PAKA makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to PAKAapparel.com/MGG and use code MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:28:47 Bob-Fixing Non-Syncing Mailboxes00:35:28 Raptor-Why does Mail on my iPhone default to Trash and my wife’s is Archive? Settings > Apps > Mail > Mail Accounts > [account name] > Account Settings > Advanced and then under “Move Discarded Messages Into” you can choose “Deleted Mailbox” or “Archive Mailbox”. 00:39:58 James-Are there any devices or apps that wake you during light sleep? Beautyrest Sleep TrackerAutoSleepSleep Cycle app 00:47:54 CSF: Ringconn gen 2 air Sponsors 00:44:57 SPONSOR: Superhuman. Get AI that works where you work. Unlock your Superhuman potential. Learn more at Superhuman.com/PODCAST00:46:19 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today! MOAR Questions Answered 00:49:26 Steve-How do I organize my Safari Bookmarks? Obsidian 00:58:27 John-What is the Mail icon that appears near the trash can in my Dock? System Settings > Desktop & Dock > “Minimize windows into application icon” 01:01:55 Roy-Where are some good AirTag locations in my car? Gift Guide 01:05:06 Dave-GG-Cync LED Strip01:07:52 Pilot Pete-GG-Pro Chaser Vehicle Power Inverter Car Jump Starter Cool Stuff Found 01:13:23 Dan-CSF-1114–Trakt for Apple TV will help you know what to watch next 01:17:12 MGG 1115 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts Reviewsfeedback@macgeekgab.com224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network
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    1 時間 21 分
  • Innovation or Irritation? UX Crimes and Misdemeanors

    Innovation or Irritation? UX Crimes and Misdemeanors
    2025/11/03
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