A Geeky Christmas — Mac Geek Gab 1015

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, episode 1015, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive deep into a mix of quick tips and detailed tech advice. Starting off, they tackle the nuances of macOS and iOS, like resetting notifications in System Settings and sending emails to contact lists with ease. They also explore practical hacks for everyday tech challenges, such as decreasing quote levels in mail messages and adding threads to the Dock in macOS with Sonoma/Safari. The trio doesn’t stop there; they get creative with ‘Cablenastics,’ discussing ways to manage cable chaos behind your desk using tools like metal coat hangers and Command Strips for wire organization.

The episode then shifts to answering listener questions, offering insights on topics ranging from migrating to new routers, like Synology Mesh with RT6600ax, to leveraging dual internet connections for increased reliability. They delve into hardware queries, such as the adequacy of a 47W charger for a MacBook Pro and its accessories, and share personal experiences like Adam using an iPad as his primary travel device. For those pondering data management, they discuss copying Time Machine backups to new drives and backing up using ChronoSync. And, as always, they keep it engaging with ‘Cool Stuff Found,’ where Adam costs Dave money with the latest gadget, CarLink 5.0. Remember, in the world of tech, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1015 for Monday, December 25th, 2023

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Quick Tips

00:00:01 Brad-QT-Reset Notifications in System Settings

​​00:04:48 QT-Send eMail to a list of people in Contacts App

00:08:02 Todd-QT-Decrease Quote Level in a Mail Message

00:09:43 Andrew-QT-Run Threads on macOS with Sonoma/Safari’s “Add to Dock”

Cablenastics?

00:12:55 Ed-1011-Is it Cablenastics?

00:14:32 SoccerDad-QT-1011-Straighten a metal coat hanger for pulling cables over the back of the desk

Fishtape

00:15:22 Bruce-QT-1011-Use a Beanbag to Hang those Cables

00:16:08 Teresa-QT-1011-Use Command Strips to hook wires on the back of your desk

Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 

00:22:23 John-Advice for Migrating to New Router

00:27:47 Synology Mesh with RT6600ax, MR2200ac, WRX560

APC ProtectNet

Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protectors

00:37:40 Kirit-Using Two Internet Connections for Reliability

00:42:58 David-Is a 47W Charger Enough for my MacBook Pro and accessories?

Anker 47 Watt 2 USB-C Port Charger

00:47:00 Adam’s Using an iPad as Primary Travel Machine

00:52:01 Adam’s Anker Store in his Office

00:53:50 Yan-Can I Copy Time Machine to a New Drive?

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