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Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint
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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 the show with a series of Quick Tips that can completely transform the way you interact with your Mac and other Apple devices:
1. Press-and-hold on your iPhone to prioritize an app update. No more waiting for that crucial app to finally update!
2. Learn how to set default scrolling options on your Mac, thanks to listener Bill. This will certainly smooth your navigation experience.
3. Patrick shares a handy tip on using multiple search/filter terms in Mail. Don’t let your inbox overwhelm you!
Avoiding Hidden Dangers: Keeping Your AirPods Safe
It’s crucial to remember that hiding your AirPods inside RFID protected places isn’t the best idea. Why? Tune in at 00:16:17 to find out!
Making the Most of Your Apple Watch and iPhone
We delve into how you can run multiple timers on your Apple Watch and discuss the peculiar fact that the iPhone can’t do this just yet. PCUnix shares a nifty trick to force your iPhone to unlock your Watch, while Scott enlightens us with a shortcut to allow or disallow unknown callers using Siri. We also explore the latest features introduced in iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4, such as Siri commands for screen recordings and a solution to the slow Bluetooth issue.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared
The most rewarding part of hosting Mac Geek Gab is answering your questions and sharing your tips. In this episode, we tackle several intriguing topics:
1. Michael’s query about receiving notifications on both his Phone and Watch.
2. Nick’s question about replacing leading spaces before punctuation. We delve into the utility of Rocket Typist and TextExpander in this context.
3. HarveyH’s uncertainty about changing a drive’s name in Finde