Repairing iCloud Syncing — Mac Geek Gab 825
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
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Show Notes
Should you update? That's always the question, isn't it, regardless of whether it's hardware or software or both. This week John and Dave answer your questions about both, specifically when it comes to Apple's offerings. That's not all, of course. Your two favorite geeks roar through a tour of your questions, tips, and Cool Stuff Found, including segments on repairing iCloud syncing, backing up your music the right way, diagnosing CPU spikes, and more. Press play, and enjoy learning at least five new things, all while remaining perfectly socially-distanced!Note: Shownotes are complete!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 825 for Monday, July 20, 2020
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- Tips
- 00:32:27 EvTheNerd-Use VPN to Live Stream over AT&T
- General
- 00:36:08 Abel-Repairing iCloud Syncing
- 00:50:37 Steve-Backing Up Music without Apple Music Data
- 00:55:09 Todd-HDMI vs. DisplayPort changes Colors Dramatically
- 00:58:20 Carsten-Best Implementation of Two-Factor Authentication?
- 01:05:31 Gray-How to Block FaceTime Callers
- Update Timing
- 01:10:02 Bill-Should I update Apple’s apps?
- 01:13:40 Bart-Buy Laptop now or wait for Apple Silicon?
- 01:23:11 MGG 825 Outtro
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