Episode Details

Ever wished you could customize your iPhone’s lock screen with your name? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered!

Discover how to add your name or custom text to your iPhone’s lock screen using a clever Focus mode trick. Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into a variety of Quick Tips, including running multiple Terminal commands at once and exploring the powerful SIPS command for image processing. They also discuss the new iPhone 16e, weighing its pros and cons against its pricier siblings.

The episode covers troubleshooting network share issues with Synology drives, debates the merits of Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, and shares insights on parental controls using Screen Time. Don’t miss the accidental Cool Stuff Found segment featuring YT-DLP, a versatile command-line tool for downloading videos. Remember, don’t get caught without these handy tech tips and tricks!

Ready to geek out and learn at least five new things? Click play now and join the Mac Geek Gab crew for episode 1078!

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1078 for Monday, February 24th, 2025
  • February 24th: National Tortilla Chip Day
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  • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software!
  • Special Promo: Factor is running a special this month at FactorMeals.com with promo code FACTORPODCAST.
• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Eliot-QT-Customize Bottom of Lock Screen iOS
  • 00:04:00 Mark-QT-You can now manually select your Preferred Home Hub