Episode 909
Learning From Distractions
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
January 10, 20221h 19m
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Show Notes
Everything's distracting, especially to many of us geeks. That's ok, though. Listen as John and Dave plow through their distractions to ensure everyone learns at least five new things. Your two favorite geeks troubleshoot AirPods, AirTags, Multitouch, and slow SSDs. They also share Cool Stuff Found from CES and beyond with products from JBL, Shokz, Pozio, Plugable, and more! Press play and enjoy.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 909 for Monday, January 10, 2022
- 00:02:04 MGG Merch is coming!
- Quick Tips
- 00:06:14 Donna-QT-Get 5% Cash Back with Apple Card Now
- 00:08:03 Allison-The difference between W1 and H1 chips in Airpods
- 00:10:07 PCUnix-Plus-Addressing works with iCloud Custom Domains
- 00:13:46 PCUnix-AirTags Need More Light
- 00:17:25 Dean Rubine Showing off Multitouch
- 00:19:19 Joe-Bluetooth Keyboard not recognized at startup with FileVault active
- 00:24:19 Check Your Synology Certificates
- Sponsors
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- Follow-ups
- 00:31:22 Synology Follow-up
- 00:34:35 Plus-Addressing and Server-side e-mail rules
- Cool Stuff Found
- 00:37:19 CSF-JBL Pulse 5
- 00:40:28 CSF-Shokz OpenRun Pro $179.95
- 00:44:09 CSF-Pozio Privacy Control for Smart Speakers, Phones, More
- 00:46:52 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-MacMiniVault for colocating your Mini
- 00:54:18 Speedtest Logistics
- 00:58:33 CSF-Plugable USB-C Triple 4K Docking Station adds DisplayLink to M1 Macs
- 01:00:45 CSF-Rush-themed Pinball Machines from Stern Pinball
- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 01:04:46 Matthew-My AirPods Keep Pairing in The Case
- 01:10:02 Jason-SSD Slowed to a Crawl
sudo trimforce enable
- 01:16:49 MGG 909 Outtro