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  • Emphatically Kind Requests

    Emphatically Kind Requests
    Oct 12 2026
    Customize your Finder icons for instant recognition, stretch your Apple Watch battery on long workouts with Low Power Mode, and jump months back in your Messages history with a single tap. You’ll also learn how to force macOS 27 to download from Terminal when Software Update won’t show it, and how to run separate Claude Desktop apps for work and home. Then your two geeks and a pilot tackle whether you can migrate to a new iPhone from an iOS beta, whether you need Mail.app running to feed Apple Intelligence, and the one Search setting that might be keeping Siri from your data. The big revelation is that you can now ask Siri why something failed, and she might actually tell you. No yelling required, though an emphatically kind request helps. You’ll get the best ways to connect to your Synology DiskStation without certificate warnings, and find out why Apple Watch battery service may get you a whole new watch, possibly with blood oxygen intact. Cool Stuff Found brings SetShot for tracking macOS settings changes, Marked QL for previewing Markdown in Quick Look, a folding case for iPhone Duo, and news that Apple will replace the Duo’s screen layer when the crease shows up. Press play, ask better questions, and Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1163 for Monday, October 12th, 2026 October 12th: National Gumbo DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a MGG T-Shirt!The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Pilot Pete-QT-Customize macOS Finder icons00:03:37 Jonathan-QT-Put your Apple Watch in Low Power Mode during extended workout sessions00:06:00 PilotPete-QT-Getting to earlier messages quickly00:09:14 NASANut-Try the Terminal if you can’t see macOS 27 in Software Update softwareupdate –list-full-installerssoftwareupdate –fetch-full-installer –full-installer-version 27.0.1Dash for macOS 00:16:32 PorthosJon-QT-Run multiple Claude Desktop Apps for work/home For a second account I have it running `open -n -a “Claude” –args –user-data-dir=”$HOME/.claude-instances/work”` Sponsors 00:20:50 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at https://clnmy.com/MACGEEK00:22:06 SPONSOR: Proton VPN. Unlike most VPNs, Proton is backed by strong European privacy laws, and, right now, Proton VPN is offering our listeners 70% off a two year plan when you go to https://ProtonVPN.com/MGG Your Questions Answered – feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:23:41 Terry-Can I migrate from a phone running an iOS beta?00:27:48 Are Pete and Dave still getting iPhone Duo?00:29:14 Barry-Should I be running Mail.app to take advantage of Apple Intelligence? hybridsearchd high CPU usage is often triggered by Smart Mailboxes using “Entire Message” criteria 00:35:21 Robb-DGC-Make sure Siri can see your apps’ data00:37:22 Siri Can Answer Tech Support Questions About Your Mac Try asking “Why did that fail?” and it might just tell you! Sponsors 00:45:51 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/MGG00:46:58 SPONSOR: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at https://originhq.com/macgeekgab MOAR Questions Answered and Tips shared – feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:48:13 NASANut-How do you connect to your DiskStations? MariusHosting.com 00:55:32 James-1161-Apple replaced our Apple Watches when we repaired our batteries00:57:35 Martin-1161-Apple Watch warranty replacements might display O2 Cool Stuff Found 00:58:48 Andrew-CSF-SetShot to track macOS Settings Changes01:01:59 Allison-CSF-Marked QL QuickLook plugin (in Setapp, too) Marked 3 01:05:47 Terry-CSF-Limitless iPhone Duo Case01:10:12 Apple will replace Duo folding screen 01:12:23 MGG 1163 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 18 min
  • 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
  • It's Not a Crease, It's a Wave

    It's Not a Crease, It's a Wave
    Sep 14 2026
    Apple’s September 2026 keynote is in the books, and Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton are here to help you figure out what’s actually worth your money. You kick things off with the big question: what are your three favorite geeks gonna buy? They then dig into the reasons, starting with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: battery life, new health sensors, Live Rewind, Siri Recap, and an Audio Intelligence feature that really should’ve been called Audible Intelligence. Then it’s on to the star of the show, the iPhone Duo, where you get the real story on its price, how much storage you actually need, and that crease. And, oh yeah, MagSafe. From there, you’ll size up the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and find out why Siri AI may be what finally pushes you to upgrade your hardware, and how iCloud+ quietly turned into an AI paywall. Before you sign up for Apple Upgrade, you’ll learn that the fine print calls it a lease. Then you get the lowdown on AirPods 5 and whether AppleCare One Family at $49.99 a month makes sense for your household. By the end, you’ll know whether all this talk changed anyone’s shopping list, and whether it should change yours. Don’t Get Caught overpaying for your next upgrade! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1159 for Monday, September 14th, 2026 September 14th: National Cream Filled Donut DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a license to SuperDuper! 4 00:05:08 What are you gonna buy? Pete: AppleCare One Family, iPhone DuoAdam: iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12Dave: iPhone Duo, Maybe an Apple Watch? 00:07:06 Apple Watch Series 12 / Ultra 4 Battery LifeNew Health SensorsAudio Intelligence (really should be Audible Intelligence)Live RewindSiri Recap 00:18:07 Legal implications of tech that is always recording00:20:38 Pete’s thoughts on the Apple Watch Battery Life S11 ChipBee app for listening 00:25:49 Cellular on Apple Watch US Mobile uses itMint Mobile can’t Sponsors 00:30:03 SPONSOR: Proton VPN. Unlike most VPNs, Proton is backed by strong European privacy laws, and, right now, Proton VPN is offering our listeners 70% off a two year plan when you go to https://ProtonVPN.com/MGG00:31:08 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.00:32:21 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at https://clnmy.com/MACGEEK 00:33:42 iPhone Duo Linus Tech on iPhone DuoMarques Brown on iPhone DuoThe price of the iPhone DuoStorage on an iPhone Duo 00:55:02 iPhone Duo has a crease00:58:59 iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max01:04:24 Siri AI is the reason for a hardware upgrade iCloud+ quietly became an AI paywall 01:10:23 “Apple Upgrade” is a lease01:13:53 AirPods 501:18:50 AppleCare One Family $49.99/mo for the Family Plan 01:29:58 Did this discussion change what you’re gonna buy?01:31:46 MGG 1159 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 35 min
  • Maybe It's "S-Bot"

    Maybe It's "S-Bot"
    Sep 7 2026
    Start Mac Geek Gab 1158 with Quick Tips you’ll actually use: trigger your iPhone’s camera from your Apple Watch, pull a full-quality photo out of any video in iOS 27, and find out why hybridsearchd is quietly eating your CPU in macOS Golden Gate. You’ll also get the right way to set up Homebrew on a brand-new Mac, meet mackup for keeping your settings in sync across every Mac you own, and watch Siri AI turn a business card into a contact without you typing a thing. Then your two favorite geeks and pilot dig into your questions: how much RAM is actually enough, how iOS call screening and spam filtering really behave, which outdoor cameras earn their keep, and how to reconnect to that remote NAS that keeps ghosting you. You’ll finally learn whether you can delete someone from a group text, get the early word on Sonos 27, and settle the great “how do we even say Siri AI?” debate in a lightning round that lands on S.A.I., S-Lady, Papaya, and — maybe — S-Bot. Press play, get the answers before your gear gets you, and whatever you do, Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1158 for Monday, September 7th, 2026 – https://mgg.fm/1158 September 7th: National Beer Lovers DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a license to SuperDuper! 4The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Todd-QT-Use your Apple Watch Camera Remote00:03:40 Pilot Pete-QT-Save Video Still as Full Quality Photo iOS 2700:06:10 hybridsearchd in macOS Golden Gate using CPU00:10:15 Pensacola Craig-Nuke & Dave: using Homebrew on a new Mac00:11:40 mackup to copy your settings and keep them in sync between your Macs00:12:40 Dom Bettinelli-Create a new contact from business card with Siri AI MGG Reviews at https://macgeekgab.com/review 00:15:07 iGuy1984-MGG Review-Fantastic00:18:22 TaiPai59-MGG Review-Great show!! Sponsors 00:19:28 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at https://gusto.com/MGG00:20:43 SPONSOR: OneSkin. Born from over a decade of longevity research, OneSkin’s OS-01 Peptide is proven to target the visible signs of aging, helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MGG at https://www.oneskin.co/MGG #oneskinpod #ad Your Questions Answered – feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:22:00 Dan-How much RAM is enough?00:38:10 Mark-Call Screening options and behavior in iOS Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Filtering > Spam 00:45:50 Mike-Which outdoor cameras do you use? Eufy Security CamerasThermacell LIV 00:56:29 Peer Timo-How can I re-connect to my remote NAS?01:04:15 Ericka-Can you delete someone from a group text?01:11:57 Sonos 27mcp in Early Access How to Say Siri AI – The Lightning Round 01:16:33 Bill-1157-Maybe it’s just SAI01:17:25 Dan-I think S-Lady is the right answer!01:19:00 Simon-1157–Maybe Just Notch out The Siri Frequencies?01:20:26 Ben-1157-Papaya!01:21:09 Adam-1157-Another way to say Siri01:22:47 Shree AI?…or maybe it’s S-Bot! 01:23:44 MGG 1158 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 27 min
  • SneakerNet Is Real

    SneakerNet Is Real
    Aug 31 2026
    Kick off Mac Geek Gab 1157 with a rapid-fire round of Quick Tips: find the new Siri option hiding in your Camera app, tame Archive Utility’s settings to streamline your workflow, and turn your scanner and printer into a DIY copier over FTP. You’ll also learn where macOS quietly stashes your FileVault recovery key (hint: check Passwords) and how to wrangle your files so AI can actually help you, including a listener who let AI sort an entire TV library and another who put Claude Cowork to work as his personal Mac updater. Then it’s time for Apple’s big hardware drop: the M6 and M5 Ultra arrive in a new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with 2.5-gig Ethernet as the buried lede. Your two geeks and a pilot break down what’s worth your money, tackle Apple’s storage pricing problem with Thunderbolt and USB alternatives that won’t drain your wallet, and answer whether you can move your home folder to an external drive to dodge Apple’s SSD tax (spoiler: you can, and maybe it’s time we start endorsing this?). Stick around for Cool Stuff Found: a robot mower that behaves even without fences, a smarter way to peek inside archives, and a slick DMG utility. Press play, get your answers before your gear gets you… and whatever you do, Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1157 for Monday, August 31st, 2026 August 31st: World Distance Learning DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a license to Yoink, Screenfloat, Transloader, or DeskMat from Eternal StormsThe MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Pilot Pete-QT-New “Siri” option in Camera00:02:43 Allan-QT-Use Archive Utility’s Settings to streamline your workflow – From Stephen Robles00:05:21 Jim-QT-Connect your scanner and printer via FTP to make a copier Also scan to USB for speed 00:08:26 KiwiGraham-QT-FileVault Recovery Key is in Passwords00:13:10 Beware the stump grinders Call Before You Dig 00:14:05 Eric-CarPlay brings on an ##infinite Siri Loop00:19:02 Tux-QT-Managing Files for use with Siri AI00:22:01 Michael-AI Helped me sort my TV Episodes Build Me a Handoff Prompt 00:26:21 Ottograph is coming!00:32:00 Steve-QT-1156-Using Claude CoWork to Play Mac Updater Sponsors 00:35:34 SPONSOR: Helix Sleep makes premium mattresses and bedding that are customized to fit your personal needs, and conveniently shipped to your door. Go to https://helixsleep.com/MGG for 27% Off Sitewide.00:37:14 SPONSOR: Proton VPN. Unlike most VPNs, Proton is backed by strong European privacy laws, and, right now, Proton VPN is offering our listeners 70% off a two year plan when you go to https://ProtonVPN.com/MGG00:38:38 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Your Questions Answered – feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:39:46 New M6, M5Ultra New Mac mini M6 and M5 ProNew Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 UltraIan-All with 2.5GB Ethernet as standard! 00:48:12 Pensacola Craig-Apple has a pricing problem Thunderbolt Drives SABRENT Rocket XTRM 5 2GB (TB5) – $400SABRENT Rocket Nano XTRAM (TB3) – $340 USB 10G drives SANDISK 2TB – $290Lexar 2TB – $270 00:56:51 Josh-Can I move my home folder to an external drive to save on storage costs with a new computer? Cool Stuff Found 01:05:38 PIlot Pete-CSF-Worx Landroid WR320.1 Robot Mower Works with no fences between you and neighbor 01:13:35 ATCCSF-BetterZip Quick Look Generator and Extension01:16:18 rndoug-csf-EasyDMGapp (also courtesy of Stephen Robles) 01:17:48 MGG 1157 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 20 min
  • Maslow vs. The Finder

    Maslow vs. The Finder
    Aug 24 2026
    Ever fire off a text that never actually sent? You’ll learn how to clear those stale unsent iMessages out of the More menu, move your Dock between displays using nothing but your cursor, and set exactly how long you share your location with iOS 27 (anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 days), plus a quiet hide that doesn’t tip the other person off. You’ll also grab videos out of Messages with a simple click-and-drag, and build a TextExpander snippet that pastes as plain text into those maddening web forms that block Command-V in the name of “security.” Then it’s your questions. Why does the Passwords app crawl on one Mac while syncing fine on everything else? And how do you safely peek inside its SQLite database without breaking it? You’ll find out how to get your Recents folder to actually reflect recent, what’s really happening when an app disables TextExpander expansion, where to turn now that MacUpdater’s databases have gone stale, and what your options are when OneNote crashes on launch and holds years of research hostage. Stick around for all three of us on long-term storage: Synology, cloud archives, and the two-layer approach that keeps your irreplaceable stuff off-site. Adam’s the cautionary tale: a migration he was sure he’d finished, a Drobo powered off for a year, and files that aren’t where he swore he put them. Don’t get caught assuming your backup ran. Go check. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1156 for Monday, August 24th, 2026 August 24th: National Waffle DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a license to Yoink, Screenfloat, Transloader, or DeskMat from Eternal Storms Quick Tips 00:00:01 Clifton-QT-Delete Stale Unsent Messages00:05:08 Jim-QT-Move the Dock between displays with your mouse Disable Click on Desktop to Expose 00:10:00 Pete-Customize Location Sharing in iOS 2700:13:54 Aron-QT-1149-Save iMessage Videos with Click-and-drag00:14:32 Bruce-QT-1148-Setup TextExpander Snippets for Pasting as Text Sponsors 00:19:13 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at https://gusto.com/MGG00:20:47 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. Your Questions Answered – feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:22:29 Bruce-Troubleshooting a slow passwords database Base to open sqlite databaseSQLite Browser 00:35:03 Jim-How do I get my Recents folder to behave?00:42:35 Harvey-How to deal with TextExpander stopping expansion00:48:44 Eric-MacUpdater replacement options? UpdatestCleanMyMac’s Application Updater 00:56:25 Heidi-How can I get OneNote to stop crashing without losing all my data? Obsidian 01:06:02 Roy-What are your long-term storage plans? Cloud Backups – BackBlaze, iDrive E2, iCloudLocal Storage – Drobo (RIP), Synology (Adam has DS423+)Hyper Backup and Arq BackupNew SuperDuper 4 01:20:30 MGG 1156 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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