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Spending Airplane Dollars on Cool Stuff Found

Podcast |: Mac Geek Gab
Publisher |: BackBeat Media
Media Type |: audio
Podknife tags |: Apple,; Software How-To,; Technology
Categories Via RSS |: Education,; How To,; News,; Tech News,; Technology
Publication Date |: Feb 07, 2022
Episode Duration |: 01:22:41

dollars-mgg913-scaled.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Spending Airplane Dollars on Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 913 episode image">We know…Cool Stuff Found sometimes gets expensive, but new geeky gear is so much fun! Thankfully, this episode has tons of free advice from your three favorite geeks, too, including a better way to provide tapback reactions in Messages, a way to see the email addresses in Mail, limiting people's ability to track your Mac (and you!), and keeping a wired backup for your Bluetooth keyboard. And that's just the first 15 minutes of the show. Press play and listen as Dave, John, and Pilot Pete walk you through all of this and more. Don't Get Caught!

We know…Cool Stuff Found sometimes gets expensive, but new geeky gear is so much fun! Thankfully, this episode has tons of free advice from your three favorite geeks, too, including a better way to provide tapback reactions in Messages, a way to see the email addresses in Mail, limiting people’s ability to track your Mac (and you!), and keeping a wired backup for your Bluetooth keyboard. And that’s just the first 15 minutes of the show. Press play and listen as Dave, John, and Pilot Pete walk you through all of this and more. Don’t Get Caught!

dollars-mgg913-scaled.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Spending Airplane Dollars on Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 913 episode image">

We know…Cool Stuff Found sometimes gets expensive, but new geeky gear is so much fun! Thankfully, this episode has tons of free advice from your three favorite geeks, too, including a better way to provide tapback reactions in Messages, a way to see the email addresses in Mail, limiting people's ability to track your Mac (and you!), and keeping a wired backup for your Bluetooth keyboard. And that's just the first 15 minutes of the show. Press play and listen as Dave, John, and Pilot Pete walk you through all of this and more. Don't Get Caught!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 913 for Monday, February 7, 2022
- The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
- 00:02:37 Ben-QT-Use Command-T for Tapback on macOS Messages
- 00:03:41 Andrew-QT-Swipe Anywhere on iPhone Camera Screen to Change Modes
- 00:04:40 QT-Disable (or enable) Mail > Preferences > Viewing > Use Smart Addresses
- 00:06:28 Jon-QT-Limit IP Address Tracking is in Network Preference Pane
- 00:11:05 Javier-QT-902-Keep a wired backup for your Bluetooth Keyboard
Sponsors
- 00:17:17 SPONSOR: MacUpdater. One of our favorite apps is now one of our favorite sponsors. Download MacUpdater v2.1 to ensure you’re keeping all your apps up-to-date. Be sure to use coupon code MGGQ1 to save 10% on your order.
- 00:18:46 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:20:06 Christopher-HomePod mini issues with Stereo and Lag
  - Set up a HomePod stereo pair
  - Sonos was the first consumer-grade Wi-Fi Mesh – True!
- 00:29:25 Kaz-Should I Connect Ethernet to my Wi-Fi Mesh?
- 00:32:00 Larry-External Drive Lights Are On But Nobody’s Home
- 00:36:05 Tim-Access iCloud Drive Document Versions
- It could be doing it via APFS snapshots local to that system?
  - LibreOffice
- 00:44:17 Jim-What’s Your Favorite 27″ UHD/4K Monitor These Days?
  - LG 5K
  - 4k.html">ViewSonic VP2756-4K and VP-2768-4K
  - MonoPrice 27” CrystalPro UHD
Sponsors
- 00:54:19 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get $20 off your first three bags when you go to drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg.
- 00:55:53 SPONSOR: The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is a master interviewer, obsessed about audio quality, and focused on producing a great show that we think you’re going to love.
Cool Stuff Found
- 00:57:17 Pilot Pete-CSF-SkullCandy Indy ANC Earbuds
  - Airplane Dollars – Real Airplane USD’s
- 01:00:59 Russell-CSF-see.com/about.html">Patrick Wardle’s macOS Security Tools at Objective-See
- 01:02:21 Gene-CSF-CalcService from Devon adds Calculation Service to macOS
  - ImageOptim
- 01:05:02 CSF-120w-gan-usb-c-pd-wall-charger.html">EZQuest Ultimate Power 120W, 3-port PD Wall Charger
- 01:06:30 C(reepy)SF-Request Your Amazon Data
  - Disable unwanted ETA notifications from Apple Maps with ease
- 01:11:35 Mark-CSF-912-Look at Amcrest Cameras and SightHound Video for Surveillance at Home
- 01:12:47 Eric-MGG T-Shirt Limited Edition!
- 01:15:16 Adam-CSF-Steve Jobs Business Card, Floor Plan, and More!
01:19:30 MGG 913 Outtro
- Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
- Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
- This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
- MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
- The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
- Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
- You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
- BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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