Time To Get Past 300 Baud – Mac Geek Gab 1075

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Are you tired of your smart home devices failing when your internet goes down? Don’t get caught unprepared!

In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into the world of home automation and network stability. They discuss strategies for keeping your smart home running smoothly, even when your internet connection fails. From setting up local control with Home Assistant to configuring DNS settings, you’ll learn valuable tips to maintain your smart home’s functionality.

The episode also covers a range of other tech topics. Learn about updating AirPods firmware, managing battery life on MacBooks, and the ins and outs of AirTags. Plus, discover a Cool Stuff Found with the Remote app for controlling your Mac from your iPhone, and get a Quick Tip on using keyboard shortcuts in Finder tabs.

Don’t Get Caught without these essential tech insights and more. Tune in to Mac Geek Gab episode 1075 and arm yourself with the knowledge to keep your smart home running smoothly, no matter what challenges arise.

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Dave Hamilton

Dave Hamilton is a podcaster, a publisher, and a nerd who has spent the past three decades of his career educating thousands of computer users. In addition to Mac Geek Gab podcast (now in its 19th year!), Dave is co-host of Business Brain and Gig Gab, two other shows to check out! Dave is also the co-founder and CEO of BackBeat Media, a boutique network of podcasts and websites that represents fiercely-independent publishers, of which Dave considers himself one. He has been involved in online publishing since 1998, when he co-founded The Mac Observer, a popular Apple news site which was acquired in 2021. Technology isn't the only thing Dave's a nerd about: he's also a drummer, playing in Bitter Pill, Fling, and various other projects in and around the New Hampshire seacoast where he and his wife, Lisa, live and raised their two children. Dave's reachable for a limited amount of paid consulting at DaveTheNerd.com and you can find to him on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, too!

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