Episode Details

Do you want a dock with more USB-C ports? If so, why? John and Dave have some ideas for you. How should you best manage your USB-C-powered devices? Or what if you need a backup internet connection with your cell phone? These questions, plus more questions, plus some Cool Stuff Found, plus your Quick Tips round out the episode. We know… it's a lot! That's what it takes to learn five new things each week together, isn't it?Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 806 for Monday, March 16, 2020
• 00:01:33 Andrew-Need Multi-Port USB-C Hub… or do I?
  • OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID – $349
  • Sabrent USB JBOD – $180
  • Orico 5-bay Enclosure – $190
  • Orico 5-Bay enclosure – $247
• 00:08:17 Drake-GC-Sync Keyboard Shortcuts
• 00:13:20 Chris-GC-Catalina changes HFS and Smart Card/CAC Read Abilities
• 00:20:42 QT-Keep Your Mac Awake while working
  • Amphetamine
• 00:22:07 QT-Change Mail Quoting Colors Because Teal-on-White is bad to read
  • Mail > Preferences > Fonts & Colors > Color quoted text
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• 00:27:14 Allison-804-Use JavaScript inside of Automator
• 00:30:27 Marc from Bjango-805-iStat Menus Staged Updates and True Tone sensor
  • Reinstall may be necessary on new machine that used Migration Assistant to see all sensors
• 00:32:37 Darius-805-Use an O2 SIM throughout Europe for travel service
• 00:34:08 Scott-802-Factors to Consider When Troubleshooting Networks
• 00:38:43 Michael-Noisy Electrical Socket fixed his network
  • Circuit Tester (make sure your wall socket is wired properly)
• 00:41:04 Walter and OWC-Envoy Pro EX incompatible with Mac mini Wi-Fi
• 00:44:05 CSF-G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD 1TB – $379.99 – 2061MBps writes, 2300MBps Reads
• 00:46:17 Follow-up on Thunderbolt vs. USB Bus Power Management with laptops
  • 2-Meter CalDigit Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable
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• 01:03:01 CSF-Jarv PPS Wireless Exec