iCloud Alter Egos, Dock Duplicates, and Synology's Shenanigans – Mac Geek Gab 1089 episode image

iCloud Alter Egos, Dock Duplicates, and Synology’s Shenanigans – Mac Geek Gab 1089

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is bursting with power-user gold, thanks to Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. You’ll learn how to command Time Machine from Terminal like a pro, tame your iCloud email identities, and even resize your Dock to fit your vibe. Quick Tips fly fast, from dragging contacts into Numbers alternatives to “Hide My Email.” And if your Dock’s perfect on one Mac and a mess on another? Listener dogstir shares a Read more

iPhone Tricks, Gigabit Wi-Fi, and Life on 256GB – Mac Geek Gab 1088 episode image

iPhone Tricks, Gigabit Wi-Fi, and Life on 256GB – Mac Geek Gab 1088

You’re sitting on a goldmine of Apple and tech hacks this week. From drag-and-drop magic on your iPhone to bypassing pesky paywalls with News+, you’ll pick up power-user moves fast. If your Mac’s hiding your Desktop folder, it might be time to nuke that Finder.plist…or maybe update your Finder’s sidebar settings. Need to upgrade your Wi-Fi to keep up with 2Gbps fiber? You’ll get step-by-step tips, plus real-world advice on NAS setups and whether Synology Read more

Fix Your Wi-Fi, Upgrade Your Podcast Rig, and Travel Smarter — Mac Geek Gab 1087 episode image

Fix Your Wi-Fi, Upgrade Your Podcast Rig, and Travel Smarter — Mac Geek Gab 1087

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1087, you get packed with Quick Tips to sharpen your workflow: send lyrics via text from Apple Music with a long press, use ChatGPT smarter for search, and master the magical Cmd-Opt-Shift-V paste for plain text. Discover how Hazel tames your Downloads folder, 1Password tags speed up your secure searches, and a Finder favorites fix keeps your go-to folders front and center. Plus, learn how Apple’s Custom Domains give Read more

Embracing Schrödinger's Desktop — Mac Geek Gab 1086 episode image

Embracing Schrödinger’s Desktop — Mac Geek Gab 1086

You’ll walk away from this episode armed with rapid‑fire Quick Tips that shave precious seconds off your day: shuffle your iOS wallpaper for fresh vibes automatically, sling “>>” in Notes to summon recent docs, and force‑sync iCloud Photos when lag strikes. Dial down cellular burnout with Low Data Mode—yes, Mint Mobile’s “unlimited” finally lives up to its name—and tap dual‑language keyboards to spell‑check like a polyglot. Kill those “Paste from Other Apps” nags, drag Finder’s Read more

Password Hygiene, Custom GPT Hacks, and Your Best Travel Battery — Mac Geek Gab 1085 episode image

Password Hygiene, Custom GPT Hacks, and Your Best Travel Battery — Mac Geek Gab 1085

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is your fast lane to smarter tech moves, featuring Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton steering you through the latest Quick Tips and listener Q&A. You’ll learn how to turn your car’s Source button into a play/pause controller, why stuffing your user manuals into a custom GPT might be your next life hack, and how AI tools like Perplexity are leveling up fast. Plus, the gang workshopped their own Read more

macOS 15.4 Fixes, Smart Home Discounts, & AirPods Battery Tips – Mac Geek Gab 1084 episode image

macOS 15.4 Fixes, Smart Home Discounts, & AirPods Battery Tips – Mac Geek Gab 1084

You picked the right episode to level up your tech game. This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’ll pick up smart Quick Tips like telling your homeowners’ insurance about your smart devices for potential savings, using UK plugs on US airplanes for reliable power, and mastering note navigation on macOS with Command-Return. You’ll even learn how to trigger gestures with your voice and why bringing an Apple TV on vacation might just change your life. Read more

Backups, Passwords, and Creedence Cryptex — Mac Geek Gab 1083 episode image

Backups, Passwords, and Creedence Cryptex — Mac Geek Gab 1083

You’re not really celebrating World Backup Day unless you’ve got Time Machine humming, Backblaze backing, and Synology syncing. In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into layered backup strategies with tools like Arq, Hazel, and iDrive e2—plus the always-timely reminder to check your backups. Then it’s on to Quick Tips: did you know iPhone timers can start or stop audio playback? Or that you can quickly Read more

Don’t Get Caught: iCloud, VPNs, and the Future of AI – Mac Geek Gab 1082 episode image

Don’t Get Caught: iCloud, VPNs, and the Future of AI – Mac Geek Gab 1082

This week, you’re loaded with Quick Tips to streamline your Apple life. You’ll learn how to nest Notes folders, edit Siri Reminders from your Lock Screen, and why your iPhone needs to stay locked for Continuity Camera magic. Discover how to whip up Wi-Fi QR codes with ease, subscribe to ICS calendars instead of juggling downloads, and harness your Apple Watch’s crown like a pro. Adam and Dave help you stay ahead of Plex Pass Read more

Green Bubbles Strike Back: RCS vs. SMS Smackdown! — Mac Geek Gab 1081 episode image

Green Bubbles Strike Back: RCS vs. SMS Smackdown! — Mac Geek Gab 1081

Tired of your hotel room feeling like a sterile box? Discover how to make it feel like home on the go! This week on Mac Geek Gab, Dave shares his travel tip for adding ambiance to hotel rooms using the JBL Pulse speaker. Learn how this lava lamp-like device can transform your temporary living space. The hosts also dive into the perils of double syncing folders to different cloud services, offering valuable advice to avoid Read more

Reminders That Actually Work, CarPlay Hacks, and Why Siri Hates You – Mac Geek Gab 1080 episode image

Reminders That Actually Work, CarPlay Hacks, and Why Siri Hates You – Mac Geek Gab 1080

SXSW is in full swing, and Dave is multitasking like a pro—grabbing his SXXpress passes mid-recording while keeping the geeky goodness rolling. Quick Tips flood in, from clicking your scroll wheel to copy text in Terminal to checking CPU usage per Safari tab in Activity Monitor. Need hands-free Siri? Just activate her from your steering wheel. Speaking of hands-free, snagging a wireless CarPlay screen for just $45 sounds like a no-brainer. Adam even took ChatGPT Read more