Discover how a simple setting on your iPhone could be quietly draining your battery. This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on managing your personal hotspot settings to save power. Learn how to optimize your device and keep it running longer.
Join the Adam, Pete, Dave, and the Mac Geek Gab crew as they explore a variety of tech tips and tricks designed to make your life easier. From managing your iPhone’s battery life to using Siri more effectively on your Mac, this episode is packed with insights that will help you learn at least five new things. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone.
Dive into a lively discussion about the quirks of email syncing across devices and the challenges of finding the right app for printing booklets. Plus, enjoy a nostalgic chat about old iPods and the surprising ways they’re still useful today. And don’t miss the Cool Stuff Found segment, where you’ll discover apps and tools that can enhance your tech experience.
Ready to learn something new and avoid tech pitfalls? Tune in to Mac Geek Gab and make sure you “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech tips and tricks. Click to listen now!
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1067 for Monday, December 9th, 2024
- Police Code 10-67 – Person calling for help / Notify The ME / Check Officer’s Well-being
- Windows 1067: Process terminated unexpectedly
- 00:04:21 December 9th: National Pastry Day
- 00:06:17 MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024
- And congrats to Bart Pfeffer for winning the OWC giveaway last month!
- Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 QT-Disable “Allow Others To Join” your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot to save battery
- 00:06:50 Tap Cmd Button Twice to Call Up Siri
- 00:07:42 Troy-QT-Add Your Favorite Control Center Items to macOS Menu Bar
- 00:09:05 Bill-QT-Pages’ “Save As” command now gets a permanent home
- 00:10:42 Reinstall iOS on your iPhone from your Mac
- 00:14:34 Kurt-QT-See specific forecasted temperature and precipitation in iPhone Weather app
- Sponsors
- Don’t Get Caught
- Cool Stuff Found
- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:51:50 Randy Walker-How do I sync Mail accounts across devices?
- 00:54:40 Kirschen-macOS Mail’s VIP mailbox shows erroneous unread messages
- 01:01:45 Scott-Searching for Mail yields different results on my Mac vs. iPhone
- 01:11:06 Father John-Using ChatGPT to solve (some) tech questions
- 01:18:00 MGG 1067 Outtro