We Don't Have Time For Patience!

Welcome to Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023! Today, your three favorite geeks – Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and John F. Braun – are here to guide you through a fascinating episode filled with Quick Tips, app recommendations, and troubleshooting advice. Remember, our motto is: Don’t Get […]

Welcome to Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023! Today, your three favorite geeks – Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and John F. Braun – are here to guide you through a fascinating episode filled with Quick Tips, app recommendations, and troubleshooting advice. Remember, our motto is: Don’t Get Caught!

Let’s dive into the agenda and see what’s in store for this episode!

Quick Tips

00:00:00 – Kicking off with Ral605’s question on taking a screenshot of a full webpage on iPhone, we’ve got a range of Quick Tips to enhance your Mac experience. We’ll discuss restoring Apple Watch functionality in Safe Mode, managing Apple TV apps, monitoring Migration Assistant progress, and using a hub with your iPad.

Love for MacBook Pro Touch Bar & USB-C Thunderbolt Ports

00:14:14 – We share our appreciation for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar and the extra two USB-C Thunderbolt Ports on the larger MacBook Pro. Learn about the Better Touch Tool and GoldenChaos-BTT to get the most out of your Touch Bar.

Apple Music, Sleep Tracking, and iPhone Shortcuts

00:21:38 – Joe has a question about making Apple Music Classical work with Carplay, then we discuss sleep tracking with Apple Watch and a Quick Tip from Jason on selecting multiple items on your iPhone.

Troubleshooting & Tips

00:34:24 – We tackle various questions and issues from our listeners, including dealing with failing drives, using Tailscale and VPNs, Bluetooth connection issues, Apple Watch Lock Screens, and eSIM vs. Physical SIM. We also touch on macOS 13.3’s external drive issue with home directories and the benefits of learning about Focus Modes.

Virtualizing Monterey on Apple Silicon Macs

01:14:56 – Doug asks about virtualizing Monterey on an Apple Silicon Mac, and we delve into the possibilities and potential issues.

Outtro and More

01:18:06 – We wrap up Mac Geek Gab 976 with a special thanks to CacheFly for providing bandwidth, and remind you to check out Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast “So There I Was,” Dave’s Business Brain (for entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for working musicians) podcasts. Don’t forget to explore MGG Merch, the Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page, and the Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar!

Stay connected with us through [email protected], 224-888-GEEK, the Mac Geek Gab iPhone app, and our list of Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes. And remember, as always, Don’t Get Caught!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023

Ral605-QT-Take a screenshot of a full webpage on iPhone
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
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Quick Tips

00:04:27 MGG at MacStock
00:06:00 Edward-QT-Boot into Safe Mode to Restore Wake with Apple Watch Functionality
00:08:53 Scott-QT-Double Click Home Button to see all running Apps on Apple TV
00:11:12 Ben-QT-Float Over to See Detailed Migration Assistant Progress
00:11:56 Steven-QT-Use a Hub with your iPad to add HDD, Mouse, Keyboard, and More
00:14:14 Love for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar
00:15:00 Love for the extra two USB-C Thunderbolt Ports on the Larger MacBook Pro

Better Touch Tool
GoldenChaos-BTT

00:21:38 Joe-Making Apple Music Classical work with Carplay
00:24:18 Tracking sleep with Apple Watch

Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop Clone

00:29:20 Jason-QT iPhone Select Multiple Items

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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!

00:34:24 Wilko-What to do with a failing drive?
00:38:14 Jason-Using Tailscale, Private Internet Access, and Synology VPN

It’s So Easy, Even Pilot Pete Can Use It!

00:50:09 Todd-Bluetooth Doesn’t Immediately Connect on Boot

sudo pkill bluetoothd
The Solution Is…Patience
We Don’t Have Time For Patience
If You Can’t Connect Your Keyboard, Mouse or Trackpad to Your Mac
USB3 interferes with 2.4GHz

00:54:50 Mike-Create Shortcuts for Specific Apple Watch Lock Screens

Got 7 Minutes

01:00:29 Jerry-Quality of eSIM vs. Physical SIM
01:04:00 Mint Mobile Bumps Up Data Plans
01:04:51 Axel-Mouse click goes to top of page – Sent him T-Shooting ideas
01:11:06 Grumpy-macOS 13.3 Breaks Home Folders on External Drives
01:13:38 It’s worth learning about Focus Modes
01:14:56 Doug-974–Virtualizing Monterey on an Apple Silicon Mac

Parallels will virtualize macOS

01:18:06 Mac Geek Gab 976 Outtro

Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
MGG Merch is Available!
Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
[email protected]
224-888-GEEK
The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
BackBeat Media Podcast Network