This time of year more than others, it seems, people need to remote control their friend's and family's computers for assistance. It's what we do here at Mac Geek Gab – helping people, that is – and we're happy to help you help others, too! But that's not all we talk about in this episode of MGG 687. In fact, it's probably only a smidge of it. Managing multiple Photos libraries, migrating from FireWire to the future, Read more…
Sometimes iCloud gets out of sync. Your geeks and fellow listeners have some tips and solutions. Then it's time to talk about troubleshooting tools that exist on either iOS or macOS but not both. What are your options? Your geeks talk through that, too. Of course, 'tis the season, so Cool Stuff Found abounds. We share and you share! We all learn (at least) four new things! It's Mac Geek Gab, after all. Enjoy MGG Read more…
Cold weather (in the Northern Hemisphere, that is!) means lots of people are staying home playing movies, and your geeks are here to help out with that. Our Southern Hemisphere friends are vacationing, and all that travel means playing movies on the airplane, too, so… we <em>all</em> need this! That's not all, though. Heck, that's not even most! APFS on rotational drives, permissions for your files, battery apps for your iPhone and much, much more Read more…
Turkey day is coming up in the USA, and your geeks are ready. But mostly they're just ready to answer your Mac and iPhone questions and solve your problems… and that's what they're here to do today. Download, press play, and gobble-gobble it all up!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 684 for Monday, November 20, 2017 <https://macgeekgab.com/> 00:01:32 Scott-Cable Modem Picks Netgear CM1000 Arris CM8200 Motorola MB8600 Screenshot of Dave’s Spectrum Read more…
Have questions about your Mac or iPhone? Just want to learn more? Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, your two favorite geeks, as they entertain and inform you this week.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 683 for Tuesday, November 14, 2017 <https://macgeekgab.com/> 00:01:49 Phil-Bluetooth audio on Mac cuts out Potential sources of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference 00:05:13 Carsten-Charge and Audio with iPhone 6 and Beyond Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar Read more…
iOS 11 brought battery life issues for many – but not all – users, and Dave and John have a few solutions for those affected. But that's not all you get, of course. Many tips, questions answered, and Cool Stuff Found round out the episode, including cable modem picks, iPhone X discussion, wireless charging devices, and an interesting backup analysis from a listener. Download, press play, and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab Read more…
When the power flickers, are your electronics protected? That's the first order of business. Then it's on to some Cool Stuff Found before digging in to prepping for iPhone X, including what to do about AppleCare … and AppleCare+. VPNs, Battery life, and Certificates round out the episode for you. Press play, enjoy, and learn at least four new things!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 681 for Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Read more…
Are photos still bloating up your iPhone? Having trouble upgrading to High Sierra or Downgrading to Sierra? Need to Sync two folders on your Mac? These are just some of the questions your two favorite geeks answer this week!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 680 for Monday, October 23, 2017 <https://macgeekgab.com/> 00:02:30 Meticulousness and Conspiracy Theories 00:03:24 Felix-Dropbox causing iOS Photo Storage to bloat? 00:07:51 Erik-Content Caching, Detecting Space Used, OmniDiskSweeper Read more…
Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, High Sierra, and KRACK are the topics today, but that means you’re in for a real treat. The goal is for everyone to learn at least four (4!) new things, but today you’re guaranteed to learn a whole lot more. Download, press play, and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 679 for Monday, October 16, 2017 <https://macgeekgab.com/> 00:02:18 QT-QR Codes comes to the camera in iOS Read more…
Pilot Pete rejoins after the first time in a LONG time, and your geeks dive right in to Cool Stuff Found. After that, it's time to talk about iOS 11 tips, calendar sharing, AirPods, and High Sierra's login items issues. Download, press play, and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 678 for Monday, October 9, 2017 <https://macgeekgab.com/> 00:02:17 Ken-CSF-ElevationDock 4 iOS iPhone and iPad Dock! 00:04:20 Dave-CSF-gpac to extract audio 00:08:46 Read more…