MGG 627: It’s a Kludge!

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Did you know that Safari can auto-close a newly-launched tab when you're finished reading it? That's just one of the things you'll learn in today's MGG. Dropbox's accessibility hacks, editing EXIF on iOS, the security of hidden Wi-Fi networks, enabling Universal Clipboard, and managing macOS Sierra's multiple monitors are more. Plus, have you ever wanted to know the origins of the word, 'kludge"? Download today and listen!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Stuff mentioned:

• Safari for Mac: Safari keyboard and other shortcuts (2:16)
• Dropbox responds to accusations its Mac desktop client hacks OS X security (5:31)
• ViewExif for iOS (9:09)
• EXIF Edit Free
• CleanMyMac 3 (with uninstall sorted by last launch date) (11:54)
• MoCA and surge protection (13:03)
• Kludge! (14:05)
• Griffin iMic (16:45)
• Audio Technica ATR2USB
• Yamaha AG06 USB Mixer
• Isochronous Timing
• Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points (including “hidden” network) (32:07)
• Apple AirPort Extreme (42:06)
• eero
• Web of Trust (47:23)
• Malwarebytes
• How to Use Universal Clipboard on Mac, iPhone, iPad (59:24)
• OnyX
• If Share options or Markup is missing after upgrading to OS X Yosemite or El Capitan (1:02:35)
• Moom (1:06:36)
• GigGab Podcast (1:17:12)
• The Small Business Show
• iCloud Photo Library (1:20:16)
• The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
• You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
• BackBeat Media Podcast Network
• MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of The iOS Show and Applr.

Chapters/Timestamps:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 627 <https://macgeekgab.com/>
00:02:16 Dale-QT-Auto-close a new Safari tab with two-finger swipe
00:04:09 Safari Modifier
00:05:31 Dan-Disabling Dropbox’s Accessibility Hacks
00:09:09 Chris-Edit EXIF on iOS <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/viewexif/id945320815?mt=8>
00:11:54 Wesson-626-Recently Launched Apps List
00:13:03 Josh-626-Use PoE Coax Filter for Surge Protection
00:14:05 George-626-The origins of Kludge
00:16:45 Brian-Basic Analog Audio Input
00:32:07 Bill-Are hidden Wi-Fi netorks truly less secure? <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202068>
00:25:56 SPONSOR: Other World Computing / MacSales.com <https://macsales.com/>
00:28:19 SPONSOR: Bare Bones Software <https://barebones.com/>
00:30:46 Comparing the founding dates of the two sponsors
00:42:06 Dave rants about Apple routers
00:47:23 Zach-Tech Support Scams, WOT, Anti-Virus
00:57:13 Andrew-Other… Account to Login to macOS
00:59:24 Peter-Enabling Universal Clipboard
01:02:35 Joe-Share Menu Icons Disappeared
01:06:36 David-macOS Sierra Multiple Monitors issues
01:17:12 Dave’s Other Podcasts <http://giggabpodcast.com/>
01:18:17 Mike-Process for logging out-and-back-in to iCloud
01:20:16 Joe-Re-syncing iCloud Photo Library