Call Haptics, Photo GeoData Warnings, and Space-Saving iPhone Tricks — Mac Geek Gab 1117 episode image

Call Haptics, Photo GeoData Warnings, and Space-Saving iPhone Tricks — Mac Geek Gab 1117

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 Read more

iOS 26 Hidden Gems, Gift Guide Favorites, and the Return of Your Old Nest Thermostat — Mac Geek Gab 1116 episode image

iOS 26 Hidden Gems, Gift Guide Favorites, and the Return of Your Old Nest Thermostat — Mac Geek Gab 1116

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 Read more

Don’t Not Undo That! — Mac Geek Gab 1115 episode image

Don’t Not Undo That! — Mac Geek Gab 1115

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 Read more

Innovation or Irritation? UX Crimes and Misdemeanors — Mac Geek Gab 1114 episode image

Innovation or Irritation? UX Crimes and Misdemeanors — Mac Geek Gab 1114

In Mac Geek Gab 1114, you’ll uncover a ton of real-world Apple wisdom — from mastering Apple TV’s hidden control center to supercharging your Mac keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone, control-click your way into Terminal, and even get an alphabetical list from your Dock. Then, dive into listener-shared “Don’t Get Caught” moments like why people don’t always receive your calendar invites, CarPlay’s uncertain future at GM, and Read more

Polka On a Flatbed — Mac Geek Gab 1113 episode image

Polka On a Flatbed — Mac Geek Gab 1113

This week, you roll right into another round of Quick Tips, laughs, and lessons learned with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam! From macOS Tahoe’s alphabetized Settings to Spotlight searching everything—including those hidden menus—you’ll uncover new tricks that keep your Mac life humming. The crew digs into Apple and Google Maps’ smart intersection awareness, shares shortcuts to open Terminal right where you are in Finder, and explores accessibility superpowers like controlling your screen with your eyes Read more

Do Your Homework and Don’t Get Caught — Mac Geek Gab 1112 episode image

Do Your Homework and Don’t Get Caught — Mac Geek Gab 1112

This week, you’re diving deep into a treasure trove of quick tips and practical geekery with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam! From setting iOS call-back reminders to connecting keyboards to your iPhone or iPad, you’ll learn how to make Apple’s ecosystem work smarter for you. Discover why Numbers might finally replace Excel, how to share spreadsheets with non-Mac users, and why FileMaker still rules the database world. macOS Tahoe brings a few surprises too—automatic FileVault Read more

This One Goes To The Eleventh Dimension — Mac Geek Gab 1111 episode image

This One Goes To The Eleventh Dimension — Mac Geek Gab 1111

You’ll come out smarter — and maybe even safer — after this week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, Dave Hamilton, and a triumphant return from John F. Braun. From unlocking hidden gems in iOS 26’s Health app and securing your Mint Mobile account with Number Lock to setting up ChatGPT Tasks like it’s your own personal Knowledge Navigator, you’ll pick up tricks to stay ahead. Printer drivers got you down? John’s got Read more

We Don't Personality Shame — Mac Geek Gab 1110 episode image

We Don’t Personality Shame — Mac Geek Gab 1110

This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’re climbing to new heights—literally and geekily—with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. With big, 6,000-foot energy, you’ll inhale knowledge (not bear spray!) with Quick Tips like disabling auto-return to apps, blazing through iPhone setup using a wired Phone-to-Phone connection, and printing photo books via third-party tools. You’ll also learn how to save iPhone pics directly to an SD card and how macOS 26’s Notes app now exports Read more

It's a Clear Case of Lying — Mac Geek Gab 1109 episode image

It’s a Clear Case of Lying — Mac Geek Gab 1109

Pete and Dave admit they couldn’t resist ordering new iPhones—though Adam stayed strong—but the catch is they haven’t even received them yet. That doesn’t stop the crew from diving into the best ways to buy and sell your old gear, plus a slew of Quick Tips you’ll actually use. From setting your default calling app to snagging Amazon’s free photo storage, updating contact images in seconds, and taking smaller HEIC screenshots, you’ll come away sharper Read more

CarPlay Widgets, eSIM Swaps, Photo Preservation & AI Assisted Living — Mac Geek Gab 1108 episode image

CarPlay Widgets, eSIM Swaps, Photo Preservation & AI Assisted Living — Mac Geek Gab 1108

You kick things off with a stack of Quick Tips that make your Apple gear feel smarter. From getting a free year of Perplexity Pro, to turning on CarPlay widgets in iOS 26, to using ChatGPT itself to search for Mac Geek Gab answers (like which dash cam Pilot Pete prefers), you’re reminded how powerful the tools you already have can be. You’ll also learn how Apple Maps saves your recent routes, how to grab Read more