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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
4.8 • 977 Ratings
🗓️ 4 September 2023
⏱️ 86 minutes
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Summary
Kicking off Cool Stuff Found, MarkM introduced a savvy shortcut, allowing users to harness the power of the Shazam widget on the Apple Watch to identify songs swiftly. Walter stepped into the limelight with his endorsement of ChronoAgent. This tool is a must-have for those keen on syncing Logic files between two Macs, be it locally or remotely. Andrew, not to be outdone, shone a light on NETGEAR LTE modems, providing users with a reliable solution for internet failover protection. TNPapa’s praise for ShareMouse resonated with listeners, especially for those eager to share their keyboard and mouse effortlessly between a Mac and PC. Meanwhile, Dave piqued interests with his discovery of a CarPlay app, offering real-time weather maps for drivers. He also captivated audiences with a memorable anecdote about Steve Jobs, who personally ensured the inclusion of Mac Geek Gab in the iTunes podcast directory during its initial phase.
As the episode unfolds, Rosemary Orchard’s company, Snailed It, took center stage. The tech community will be thrilled to hear that they plan to honor the legacy of the late iOS developer Alex Hay. They pledge to continue the development of his essential Mac apps, ensuring his innovations live on. Jeepster then discussed the wonders of the OpenCore Legacy Patcher, a tool that breathes new life into older, unsupported Macs by allowing them to run new macOS versions.
Dave returned to the spotlight with his recommendation of SODI’s adjustable MagSafe mount, an ingenious device for those wishing to use their iPhone as a Continuity Camera. Paul, an aficionado of the entertainment world, championed Callsheet, a platform that provides a deep dive into intricate movie and show details. And for the photography enthusiasts, Pete’s suggestion of the Aureday flexible tripod is a game-changer, transforming iPhones into versatile webcams.
Answering your questions, Dave and Pete joined forces to provide crucial tips for the Mac community, offering insights on keyboard shortcuts and target disk mode. Their expertise was evident when they assisted Mr. Ed with extracting data from an older Mac. Kirit’s inquiry about integrating Xfinity’s Storm Ready Wi-Fi with personal routers led to a pivotal piece of advice: there are times where it makes sense to opt for a double NAT setup over bridge mode. Interestingly, it was highlighted that Sonos requires a Wi-Fi password to operate, a welcome requirement in today’s tech landscape. Pete, always vigilant about security, underscored the importance of disabling router default admin accounts. Lastly, Gary’s quest for an efficient way to scan QR codes on the Mac culminated in the recommendation of the QR Scan app.
Tune into Mac Geek Gab for these insights and immerse yourself in the riveting world of tech!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 998 for Monday, September 4th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Cool Stuff Found
00:00:01 MarkM-CSF-997–Shazam Shortcut for Apple Watch
00:02:23 Walter-CSF-ChronoAgent to Auto-Sync Directly Between Two Macs, locally or remote
00:06:03 Andrew-CSF-NETGEAR 4G LTE Broadband Modems for Failover Protection – LM1300 (USA-only, $85) and
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | It's time for Mac Geek Cab and Mark M brings us our first cool stuff found for the week |
| 0:06.1 | when he says look in the last episode you were talking about putting the Shazam |
| 0:10.7 | widget on your iPhone to determine the song that's playing. |
| 0:15.9 | My watch, he says, has a complication, which is often easier to trigger than pulling my phone |
| 0:21.0 | out of my pocket. |
| 0:22.4 | And the added benefit is that if it recognizes |
| 0:24.7 | the song that will give me the choice to play it locally on my phone or save it to a playlist. |
| 0:31.7 | We've got this shortcut for your Apple watch, linked in the show |
| 0:36.0 | notes at Matt Geek Cab.com. More cool stuff found like this plus your |
| 0:41.2 | questions answered today on Mackey kept 998 for Monday, September 4th |
| 0:46.8 | 2023. Oh, Greetings folks and indeed welcome to Mac Geek Gabb the show where you send |
| 1:09.5 | in cool stuff found like that you send in your quick tips you send in your questions we share your cool stuff found like that you send in your quick tips you send in your questions |
| 1:13.2 | we share your cool stuff found in your quick tips we answer your questions we try to |
| 1:18.7 | string it together into an agenda that not only makes sense and is entertaining and informative to listen to but |
| 1:25.2 | along those lines of being informative we try to make it so that we can each hit the |
| 1:30.8 | goal of learning at least five new things every single time we get together and indeed |
| 1:38.8 | we have a bunch of cool stuff found to get through and here in Durham, New Hampshire, I'm Dave Hamilton. |
| 1:44.6 | I'm here in Jolly Cambridge, England. All right, I'll stop with the Disney British accent. |
| 1:49.5 | Greetings everyone, Pilot Pete from England, and I will be home tomorrow. |
| 1:54.0 | Oh nice, you really don't sound any different at all. |
| 1:57.0 | So, to me Pete, you know, the whole English thing, you know, |
| 2:02.0 | two countries separated by a common language common |
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