Just Call It Touch-Touch – Mac Geek Gab 989 episode image

Just Call It Touch-Touch – Mac Geek Gab 989

In this Mac Geek Gab episode, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete start with app permissions and then dive into the world of shortcuts, offering valuable resources like MacSparky’s field guide. Listener Ben contributes a shortcut for opening folders in the Finder, and the hosts discuss the magic of the option key and terminal shortcuts. They highlight advanced Mac OS command-line tools and share tips for activating Siri without a mouse. They urge listeners to experiment Read more…

Watch Out For ConWare – Mac Geek Gab 988 episode image

Watch Out For ConWare – Mac Geek Gab 988

Kicking off this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete share a listener’s clever suggestion about storing receipts and user manuals in the Books app, a novel way to keep things organized and easily accessible. Your two favorite geeks then explore the little-known trick of shrinking the picture-in-picture screen on Microsoft Teams using a trackpad, as well as a hidden feature in iOS and iPadOS that brings text on a photo to life, Read more…

Unexpected Ripple Effects — Mac Geek Gab 987 episode image

Unexpected Ripple Effects — Mac Geek Gab 987

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiast! Dave and Pete kicked things off by discussing some neat ideas to keep you organized. They talked about the power of creating a dedicated Notes folder, where you can jot down important information or even take pictures of where you’ve placed items. It’s like having a digital memory to rely on when you need it most! If you’re an iPhone user, you’re in for a treat. The dynamic duo shared Read more…

Just Use Your Nose — Mac Geek Gab 986 episode image

Just Use Your Nose — Mac Geek Gab 986

In this episode, your two favorite geeks share some incredible quick tips, cool stuff found, and answer burning questions from the Mac geek community. So, fasten your seatbelts and join us as we dive into the world of Mac tips and tricks. Remember, as Dave and Pilot Pete always say, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest knowledge! Quick Tips The show kicked off with an array of quick tips to supercharge your Mac experience. Here Read more…

We Truly Live in a World of Wonder — Mac Geek Gab 985 episode image from WWDC23

We Truly Live in a World of Wonder — Mac Geek Gab 985

Jeff Gamet joins Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton to talk about Apple’s WWDC announcements including the new 15″ MacBook Air, the Apple Silicon Mac Pro, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma and, of course, Apple’s new spatial computing headset: The Apple Vision Pro. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 985 for later-in-the-day on Monday, June 5th, 2023 Apple’s WWDC23 Keynote: We Truly Live In a World Of Wonder 00:03:05 New Macs MacBook Air 15” – Read more…

Sit On Your Hands — Mac Geek Gab 984 episode image

Sit On Your Hands — Mac Geek Gab 984

In this episode Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete bring you a treasure trove of quick tips, insights, cool stuff found, troubleshooting mistakes, and expert advice. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a mind-blowing Apple journey. As we always say, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech knowledge! Quick Tips for the Savvy Mac User: Disable “Ask Before Running” on Personal Automation Shortcuts (QT-Disable “Ask Before Running” on Personal Automation Shortcuts): Learn how to Read more…

Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint – Mac Geek Gab 983 episode image

Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint – Mac Geek Gab 983

Welcome back, Mac Geeks! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, your go-to podcast for all things Mac, our hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete dive deep into the digital waters of Apple’s ecosystem, covering everything from Quick Tips to solving your burning questions. So, strap in and Don’t Get Caught in the whirlwind of tech unaware! Quick Tips to Streamline Your Apple Experience After our usual friendly banter, we kick off Read more…

Navigating Hotel Notes-ifornia – Mac Geek Gab 982 episode image

Navigating Hotel Notes-ifornia – Mac Geek Gab 982

In this episode, hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete kicked off with listener Dan’s quick tip on how to select groups of photos on iPhone rapidly. Dan discovered that swiping from left to right, starting from the first desired photo and scrolling downwards without lifting your finger, allows you to select multiple photos in subsequent rows. This efficient method helps you add numerous photos to a shared album swiftly. As always, the Read more…

Strong and Wrong on the 5:15 — Mac Geek Gab 981 episode image

Strong and Wrong on the 5:15 — Mac Geek Gab 981

Welcome to another exciting episode of Mac Geek Gab, hosted by Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete. In this episode, we’ll explore a variety of quick tips to enhance your Mac experience, discuss popular notetaking apps, and share some cool stuff we found. So sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the world of Mac Geekery. And remember, Don’t Get Caught! Quick Tips 1. Yufasa-QT: Double-Click Window Edge/Corner to Expand If you want Read more…

Your Text is Human Written — Mac Geek Gab 980 episode image

Your Text is Human Written — Mac Geek Gab 980

Are you a Mac user looking to keep up with the latest tech tips and tricks? Then you don’t want to miss Mac Geek Gab 980! In this episode, hosts Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton share their expertise and knowledge on a range of topics, from Apple Maps Favorites to setting up a passkey for your Google Account, and more. Let’s dive in and explore the key takeaways from this episode! Quick Read more…