Another Week, Another New Mac

From unlocking the secrets of the command key in Spotlight to the ins and outs of Siri commands for Apple TVs, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton leave no stone unturned. They navigate the intricacies of the Synology interface, dive deep into the custom domains world of iCloud Plus, and address […]

From unlocking the secrets of the command key in Spotlight to the ins and outs of Siri commands for Apple TVs, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton leave no stone unturned. They navigate the intricacies of the Synology interface, dive deep into the custom domains world of iCloud Plus, and address security concerns by emphasizing the mantra, “Don’t Get Caught”, when using the same rescue email for custom domain emails and Apple IDs.

As your two favorite geeks pivot towards iPads and Finder’s capabilities on macOS, the conversation illuminates the nuances of SMB vs. AFP, iPhone emergency services, and the treasure trove of iPhone Life’s tip of the day newsletter. They don’t stop there; discussions range from exploring Mac backup options, unraveling Mac storage space mysteries, password and privacy necessities, to a meticulous analysis of USB-C and Thunderbolt cable compatibilities.

However, it’s not all software and cables. Dave and Pete touch on the perils and perks of Apple Silicon devices, while also diving into some engaging hardware conversations, including troubleshooting an iMac backlight issue and debating the pros and cons of computer upgrades. They then veer into the entertainment sector, discussing the sonic brilliance of a portable JBL speaker and sharing a light-hearted tale of a car stereo gone wrong. Wrapping up, they serve a sprinkle of trivia about the Atlanta airport and hint at what’s to come. Press play, don’t get caught, end enjoy learning at least five new things!

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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 996 for Monday, August 21st, 2023

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Quick Tips

00:00:01 Jeff-QT-892-Press Command-Return to Reveal Selected FIle in Finder
00:02:22 Tony-QT-Use Siri to Pause and Resume AppleTV
00:03:32 QT – Synology Search Function
00:05:44 Allison-QT-Make sure your Apple ID Rescue Email isn’t Tied to Your iCloud Custom Domain Address

Change Your Rescue Email

00:08:09 Adam-iPad QTs-Swipe to Screenshot, and VPN for YouTube PnP

PIA VPN

00:09:50 Arthur-QT-Use the Finder for (read-only) FTP (top only)

Transmit
CyberDuck
Forklift

00:13:17 Using Synology SMB instead of AFP, especially for Time Machine
00:18:24 Greg-QT-Repeatedly Hit the iPhone’s Home-Side Button to lock your phone (and call emergency services)

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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!

00:21:19 Van-What External Drives Should I Use for Backups?

OWC External SSDs
Glyph Atom EV
Samsung T7
CalDigit Tuff Nano
SanDisk Extreme (But maybe not until a firmware update comes?)

00:30:53 How do I created a bootable external drive?
00:33:25 Innocuoso-What’s Filling Up my Boot Drive?

Terminal Commands

du -sh * = show the usage, by folder, of the subdirectories in the current folder
df -h = display free space on all disks

00:39:30 Ben-Recommend Ways to Protect a Laptop from Hackers on Public WiFi?

1Password
Steve Gibson Password Haystacks
PIA VPN
XKpasswd
PSWD app

00:47:50 What’s the Difference Between USB4 vs. Thunderbolt (3/4) Cables?

We are talking about cables with USB-C ports, not Lightning ports. So cables with USB-C ports mean USB and Thunderbolt cables.
Cable Matters USB4 20Gbps Cable – 20Gbps (as “Thunderbolt 3” and it works!)

Disk Speed: 325MB writes, 1200MBps reads
2m = $20

OWC TB3 Cable – 40Gbps (as “Thunderbolt 3” and it works)

Disk Speed: 730MBps writes, 2400MBps reads
Unpurchasable

OWC TB4 Cable – 40Gbps (as “Thunderbolt 3” and it works)

Disk Speed: 730MBps writes, 2400MBps reads
.75m = $24
2m = $57

Cable Matters 6.6ft Thunderbolt 4 Cable (as Thunderbolt 3”)

Disk speed: 730Mbps writes, 2400Mbps reads
6.6ft = $60

Leurui USB4 Cable – 40Gbps, 240W

Disk speed: 730Mbps writes, 2400Mbps reads
.75m = $18
2m = $ 28

Wash, Rinse, Repeat

00:59:12 Another Week, Another New Computer

Viewsonic VP2768-4K
Screens app on iPhone
Microsoft Edge and 1Password

Cool Stuff Found

01:10:15 CSF-Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi (Wireless Backup Connection)
01:11:53 Dueling CSFs-KeyCue & Paletro for Discovering Keyboard Shortcuts
01:13:05 Rod-CSF-Tango to Create How-To Guides Very Quickly
01:14:34 CSF-JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
01:16:15 CSF-DisplayBuddy and Lunar for Controlling Brightness on Third-Party Displays

01:19:00 Mac Geek Gab 996 Outtro

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