Unexpected Ripple Effects
Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
4.8 • 977 Ratings
🗓️ 19 June 2023
⏱️ 83 minutes
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Summary
If you’re an iPhone user, you’re in for a treat. The dynamic duo shared some handy messaging tips that will make your life easier. They talked about merging contact threads to keep your conversations streamlined and avoid any confusion. Plus, they highlighted the importance of not setting a default voice number to prevent any hiccups with sending and receiving texts. It’s all about ensuring smooth communication in the digital realm.
But it doesn’t stop there! Dave and Pete also emphasized the ripple effects of our tech decisions. They encouraged listeners to leverage keyboard shortcuts and custom menu shortcuts to supercharge their workflow. And for those drowning in emails (we’ve all been there), they offered some fantastic advice on navigating and managing them efficiently. Trust me, you’ll be thanking them when your inbox feels less overwhelming!
When it comes to troubleshooting Apple devices, these geeks have got you covered. They discussed practical solutions like restarting your Mac and even reinstalling the operating system if necessary. It’s all about keeping your tech running smoothly and avoiding unnecessary headaches.
But hold on, the conversation didn’t stop at tech alone! Dave and Pete shared their wisdom on other intriguing topics, such as online security. They highlighted the importance of using VPNs like PIA (Private Internet Access) to safeguard your online privacy. And hey, did you ever think you’d hear them talking about harmony and theory classes for singing? These guys surprise us every time! They also dove into battery management tips for Mac laptops, helping you get the most out of your device’s power.
And brace yourself for one last gem: the Ultimate Vocal Remover. It’s an open-source audio editing software that can isolate vocals and preserve reverb, perfect for karaoke lovers or those looking to learn harmony parts. It’s amazing what you can do with technology these days!
So, MGG family, we encourage you to press play on the latest episode of Mac Geek Gab. Dave and Pilot Pete will undoubtedly deliver a wealth of knowledge, and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things that will make your tech life more awesome. Happy listening…and Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 987 for Monday, June 19th, 2023
PCUnix-QT-Create a “Where did I put it?” folder in Notes
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:35 Robb-QT-Merge Contacts to Retain History
00:10:33 Neal-QT-Click the PDF icon in Mac Print dialog to Save as PDF (2nd half)
MacSparky says – Create keyboard shortcut
Option-Semicolon gets you Ellipses…
00:14:58 Larry-QT-Verizon did a “network sync” to fix SMS issues
00:18:47 You Can Share Your iPhone/iPad Directly in Zoom
00:20:45 Dimming Your Screen…and Getting It Back
00:25:46 Rod L-QT-Enable Voice Isolation when calling from iPhone
Vacuum Pack bags for travel
00:29:05 Saurabh-QT-Add Command-key to jump to top or bottom of Mac Mail lists
Option arrow to jump to different emails in a thread
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to Mac Geek Cab folks and today our quick tip of the week comes from |
| 0:06.3 | PC Unix in our discord. This is a small tip I wish I'd had I wish I thought of years |
| 0:11.4 | ago I made a notes folder called where did I put it and he puts |
| 0:17.0 | pictures in that folder of things that he has put in drawers like he has you know clips for the shades and he |
| 0:24.8 | takes a picture of the open drawer that they are in and then closes the drawer |
| 0:29.8 | puts that note there when he labels it with what the thing is in notes and so now when he puts things in a safe place and years later he wants to find it he can find it. |
| 0:41.0 | More tips like this plus your questions answered today on |
| 0:45.8 | Mac Geek Yep 987 for Monday, June 19th, 2023. Oh, Greetings folks and welcome to Mac Geek Cab the show where you send in your tips like that |
| 1:11.8 | cool stuff found your questions we answer your questions |
| 1:15.1 | we share your tips your cool stuff found we share some tips of our own sometimes we even |
| 1:19.6 | often in fact we even answer questions we ask questions of our own, hopefully being answered by the community, |
| 1:25.5 | because that's what this show is all about. |
| 1:27.8 | All of us helping each other sponsors for this episode include Pia VpN.com slash MGG that's where you go to get |
| 1:37.3 | 82% off your VpN service plus four free months on a two-year plan and collide with a K-O-L-I-D-E dot com slash |
| 1:47.0 | M-G-G zero trust security tailor-made for Octa we'll talk more about both of those in a minute here for now we need to get to this agenda so that we can each learn at least five new |
| 2:00.8 | things and intending on learning at least five new things and intending on learning at least five new things here in Durham, New Hampshire. |
| 2:06.1 | I'm Dave Hamilton. |
| 2:07.1 | With my mic off mute in Paris. |
| 2:12.4 | Bonjur, everybody. |
| 2:13.0 | Say your name again because I had you muted as well. |
| 2:16.0 | So, oh, there you go. |
| 2:18.0 | And here, well, I unmuted myself, but they won't let me talk all the time. |
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