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Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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Get answers to your Apple tech questions every week! Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more — all delivered in a fun, friendly way that helps geeks and everyday users alike. Don’t Get Caught without your tech working right!The Mac Observer, Inc. 2026 Politique et gouvernement
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  • Chromations or Aberrations or a Sheen – Mac Geek Gab 1162

    Chromations or Aberrations or a Sheen – Mac Geek Gab 1162
    Oct 5 2026
    Kick off Mac Geek Gab 1162 with a stack of quick tips. You’ll stop your iPhone’s Camera Control from firing on every accidental squeeze, flip the Mac app switcher into reverse without lifting a finger, and ask Safari to describe an extension and build it for you. You’ll snooze your alarm with S-Lady and get (a little) relief from macOS 27’s hybridsearchd CPU hog. You’ll also borrow a brilliant Shortcuts automation that swaps eSIMs the moment your plane leaves the gate. Then you’ll add your kids’ vital details to your own Medical ID, bring back every closed tab with Command-Shift-T, share contacts despite Apple’s Family Sharing limits, and learn why a quarterly check of your firewall, privacy, and notification settings keeps you from getting blindsided. Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton also dig into the iPhone 18 Pro color controversy to find out whether it’s chromations, aberrations, or just a sheen. Then your questions get answered. You’ll fix macOS 27 Golden Gate headaches like broken login items, a Hazel that’s gone on strike, and a Spotlight index that needs a fresh start. You’ll turn your Apple Health data into a readable report your doctor can actually use, and you’ll learn how to make your AirPods Pro work as real hearing protection at your next concert. Finally, you’ll find the best path to building Shortcuts, whether that’s a trusted field guide or letting AI write one for you. Press play, tune up your settings, and whatever you do, Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1162 for Monday, October 5th, 2026 October 5th: National Do Something Nice DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a MGG T-Shirt!The MGG Merch Store is Live!MGG Monthly Giveaway Quick Tips 00:00:01 Todd-QT-Set Double Click to open the camera app Nomad Traditional Leather Case 00:06:26 Paul-QT-Cmd+Shift+Back-Tick AppSwitch in Right to Left Direction00:09:13 Stephen-QT-Hey Safari, Describe an Extension Produce four sliders to adjust the brightness (50-200%), contrast (50-200%), saturation (0-200%) and hue of all images. Label sliders B, C, S, H. Include a minimize button labelled -. Put the panel half way up the window. Include a reset button to return values to 100, 100, 100 and 0. Minimise after 10 seconds since last use. Reduce empty space in panel. When minimized only show standard brightness and contrast icons (black and white versions) side-by-side. Tap on those to restore panel. Save the values. 00:12:22 macOS 27 (developer beta 2) begins to resolve hybridsearchd high CPU usage00:13:21 Adam-QT-Hey S-Lady, Snooze!00:16:21 Kevin-QT-Shortcuts to Travel By – Switching eSim Networks seamlessly! Sponsors 00:20:18 SPONSOR: Eleven Labs: ElevenAgents can help build experiences that your customers will actually love. If you handle customer interactions, you can start with a demo at elevenlabs.io/MGG00:22:06 SPONSOR: Hims is changing men’s healthcare by providing convenient, quality care, 100% online. Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/MGG. MOAR Quick Tips 00:23:34 Marcelo-QT-Add your children’s details to your own iPhone’s Medical ID00:26:22 Jeff-QT-Cmd+Shift+T to reopen multiple closed browser tabs History > Reopen Last Closed [Window|Tab] 00:28:25 Andrew-QT-Check and confirm your presumed system settings00:32:32 Managing Notifications Settings00:37:05 SarasotaSteve-QT-Sharing Contacts in spite of Apple Restrictions00:40:50 iPhone 18 Pro Color Controversy Sponsors 00:46:43 SPONSOR: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at https://originhq.com/macgeekgab00:48:02 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at https://gusto.com/MGG Your Questions Answered – feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:49:20 Jeremy-GoldenGate Woes Call for Help sudo mdutil -a -EBartender for macOS 27 00:58:23 Michael-How to Share iOS Health App Data with Medical Professionals? Vitalina app 01:04:37 Rob-Airpods Pro Hearing Protection Provided?01:13:05 Mark-?-Best method to build a shortcut? MacSparky’s Shortcuts Field Guide 01:19:55 MGG 1162 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 iOS appMac 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 h et 22 min
  • Naked In Public

    Naked In Public
    Sep 28 2026
    Kick off Mac Geek Gab 1161 with a round of Quick Tips: flip through browser tabs with Command-Shift-[ and ], kill your iPhone flashlight with one tap, and learn iOS 27’s new swipe-down layout, where notifications, Siri, and Control Center each get their own corner. You’ll also bring CarPlay widgets back into your life, compare the apps on all your Macs with one Terminal command (and a little AI help), and find the Identity Documents collection hiding in iOS 27 Photos. Then Don’t Get Caught by SIM protection blocking your new iPhone setup, a watch battery “replacement” that quietly swaps your Apple Watch and takes blood oxygen readings with it, or a GPS-only Apple Watch that can’t call for help when you need it most. Next, your two geeks and a pilot figure out why iCloud Drive won’t keep your files local, share how they juggle iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Synology Drive, and help a caregiver limit an iPhone’s outgoing calls to a trusted few. You’ll get the right way to speed test your internet from your router, a fix for Siri AI that won’t leave, and an update on hybridsearchd eating your Mac’s CPU in macOS 27. Stick around for Cool Stuff Found, where Adam finally ends years of naked-iPhone with a screen protector (and a dose of shame) that goes on perfectly every time. Press play and get your answers before your gear gets you! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1161 for Monday, September 28th, 2026 September 28th: National Family DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a license to SuperDuper! 4The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Todd-QT-1160-use Command-Shift-[ to switch between browser tabs00:04:45 Martin-QT-Turn off the Flashlight with a quick tap of the icon00:07:37 Dr. Dream-QT-iOS 27 Swipe Down has a third option now00:08:47 Andrew-QT-Use CarPlay Widgets again in iOS 2700:13:08 Andrew-QT-Compare apps on all your Macs ls /Applications > ~/Desktop/apps-list.txt 00:17:51 Manhattan Glen-QT-iOS 27 Photos has Identity Documents00:21:50 Genius Scan to scan things Sponsors 00:23:38 SPONSOR: Hostinger. Hostinger builds your vision step by step. Create your website today. Go to https://Hostinger.com/MGG and use code MGG for 10% off now00:25:01 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software at https://barebones.com … now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Don’t Get Caught 00:26:14 Bill-DGC-Disable SIM Lock/Protection before transferring to your new iPhone00:28:27 Brian-1159-Replacing the battery might replace your Apple Watch…and lose features00:34:42 Doug-DGC-Carefully Consider a GPS-only Apple Watch Your Questions Answered – feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:35:47 Joe-Why is iCloud Drive not syncing down all of my files? Cirrus & Bailiff from Eclectic LightDropboxOneDriveGoogle DriveSynology DriveResilio Sync 00:45:38 HiFiGMan-How do I limit outgoing calls to only certain people? Sponsors 00:55:52 SPONSOR: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at https://originhq.com/macgeekgab00:57:18 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at https://PIAVPN.com/mgg. Follow-Ups 00:58:40 Andrew-1160-Use your router’s speed test app Netgear OrbiEeroUniFi Cloud Gateway Max 01:01:19 Larry-Siri AI hangs around too long01:04:50 More about hybridsearchd CPU usage in macOS 27 Cool Stuff Found 01:10:00 ATC-CSF- Spigen GLAS.tR EZ Fit – Screen protector AILUN iPhone Screen Protectors 01:21:18 MGG 1161 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 iOS appMac 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 h et 23 min
  • Old Contact, Who Dis?

    Old Contact, Who Dis?
    Sep 21 2026
    You’ll learn how to ask S-Lady to find a family member through Find My so you don’t have to call them, and why Command-Backtick (one key up from Tab) cycles windows inside a single app while Command-1, 2, 3 hops tabs in Safari, Chrome, Comet, and even Mail. You’ll follow Dave down the iPhone system data rabbit hole, where 59GB of mystery storage led to a full wipe, a genuinely useful “keep eSIMs and erase data” option, and then 52GB creeping right back three days later. You’ll turn an always-on Mac mini into an AirPlay music server you drive from the Remote app, so the party keeps playing after you make a beer run. You’ll discover that Terminal’s Secure Keyboard Entry checkbox is why your TextExpander and Rocket Typist snippets quit firing. And you’ll hear the cheapest Wi-Fi fix in history: delete the speed test app. Plus, AI as a genealogy research partner: the kind that surfaces buried leads you verify yourself. Don’t Get Caught after a macOS update wondering why Hazel stopped filing your bank statements: the rules were fine, but Spotlight’s index was in a bad state, so rebuild it with OnyX or Terminal and reboot. You’ll get real numbers on the Apple Upgrade Program: zero percent APR, financed through Klarna, three mandatory choices at the end of your term, and a “good condition” clause nobody defines. You’ll learn the Apple Watch Ultra 4’s screen really is bigger than Series 12’s, and that a 99-cent app called O2 Buddy puts blood oxygen back on your wrist. Then you’ll rethink family contact cards using smart lists built on a keyword in the Notes field, and hear why Contacts is the one thing Dave has ever lost to sync. Watch where new contacts get saved, or you’ll be staring at a text thinking…old contact, who dis? Closing it out: why Siri still wants a data connection for requests that should never leave your phone. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1160 for Monday, September 21st, 2026 September 21st: Wife Appreciation DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a license to SuperDuper! 4The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Si-QT-Find my person with S lady00:03:05 Dennis-QT-Cmd+` to Change Windows Cmd+[n] (n=number) to change tabs within an App00:06:31 DLH-Keep your sims and erase the data00:12:47 JW Blat-Using your Mac as an AirPlay music server00:15:43 Pilot Pete-QT-Kill Secure Input Quickly if Terminal is Open TextExpanderRocket Typist 00:18:15 QT-Fix your WiFi by deleting the SpeedTest app00:25:50 Russ-QT-Using A/I As a Genealogy Research Assistant MGG Reviews at https://macgeekgab.com/reviews 00:32:33 VirtualStash-MGG Review-Best podcast out there Don’t Get Caught 00:33:45 Pilot Pete-DGC-After a macOS update Spotlight Index was in a Bad State OnyXOr one way from Terminal: sudo mdutil -a -i offsudo rm -rf /System/Volumes/Data/.Spotlight-V100 /.Spotlight-V100sudo mdutil -a -i on Sponsors 00:36:49 SPONSOR: Shopify. If you’re ready to stop putting off your business and start selling, sign up for your free trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/MGG00:38:06 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at https://gusto.com/MGG Apple Event Errata and Updates 00:39:16 Tom-Feedback / Question: Apple Upgrade Program Pricing Structure00:51:48 Tim A-The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has a bigger screen than the Apple Watch 1200:54:24 Bob-CSF-O2 Buddy brings Data On Your Watch Anyway!00:56:26 What did your geeks order? Your Questions Answered – feedback@macgeekgab.com 01:00:16 David-What’s the best way to manage Family Contact Cards in Contacts?01:08:40 DJ Val-Why does Siri need a data connection for offline requests 01:16:28 MGG 1160 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 iOS appMac 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 h et 19 min
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