New vs. Used/Refurb, USB Disconnects, Notifications, and Ethernet Locations – Mac Geek Gab 760

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This week your two favorite geeks tackle your questions about USB disconnects, "no Internet connection" reports, creating short video clips from long segments, and when (and whether!) to buy new or look for refurb/used. Listen as John and Dave talk you through all of this and much, much more. Press play, download, and enjoy learning at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 760 for Monday, May 6, 2019
• 00:01:33 MGG Weekly Newsletter (being sent with MailChimp)
• 00:05:41 Resubscribe to the MGG Calendar
• 00:07:26 DLH Presenting at MLMUG on Saturday May, 11th
• 00:07:57 Neal-USB Drives Reporting Dismounts
  • Hardware Growler
  • 2.4 GHz interfere with USB 3
  • John had an issue with a USB 3.0 enclosure that used a male Micro B connector
• 00:13:30 Phil-Why does it say “No Internet Connection”?
  • If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network
  • NeverSSL
• 00:20:24 Dennis-Using old AirPort Express to Share Printer
  • Printopia
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• 00:29:06 Paul-When do you buy new vs. used/refurb?
• 00:34:58 Scott-Which apps to replace Aperture?
  • Aperture Discontinued
  • Synology Moments
  • How to edit with third-party apps and extensions in Photos
  • Gimp
  • Pixelmator
  • Acorn
  • Affinity Photo
• 00:45:37 Jim-Using Dual SIM to Travel the World
  • Carriers that support eSIM
  • GigSky app
  • Truphone App
  • iMore’s eSIM How-To
  • T-Mobile eSIM App
  • My Verizon App
  • Pelican SIM case
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• 01:03:05 Barbara-Creating Video Clips from One Long Video
• 01:07:18 Tim-759-Sectigo’s Change to Comodo’s S/MIME Certificates
  • Let’s Encrypt
• 01:12:03 Jon-757-Hold Power First on new Portables
  • Reset T2 Chip
• 01:14:49 Todd-iStat Menus for Magic Mouse Battery Notifications
• 01:16:21 Bill-Favorite Mailbox Notifications on iOS
• 01:17:18 Michael-758-1Password Can Sync in Background
• 01:20:49 Glen-758-Wire to the ceiling!
• 01:21:42 Rob-758-Wire the doorbell
• 01:22:56 Chris-756-Use Password Managers with Remote App
• 01:24:30 Bob-757-Startup Chime dead at 32
• 01:25:56 MGG 760 Outtro
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