Do you find productivity monitoring software creepy? Of course you do! But how about if you use it on yourself?
If you’d rather just monitor the weather, your three favorite geeks (and fellow MGG listeners) have answers for you.
That’s not all, though! Listen as Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton answer your questions about ways to change your Photos’ dates and locations, making full use of AirPods Pro on airplanes, and how best to configure your new Mac.
Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 944 for Monday, September 5, 2022
- Quick Tips
- 00:02:59 Steve-QT-Use Live Photos and Long Exposure on iPhone to Eliminate Moiré Pattern
- 00:04:50 QT-Use Control Center to Set AirDrop Options
- 00:08:03 QT-Hit Command-R on Mac App Store > Updates screen to refresh and update the list
- 00:09:46 Gene-QT-Hold Shift to Tilt Satellite View in Google Maps
- 00:11:58 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today.
- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:13:18 Simon-Should my new MacBook have more RAM or more Storage?
- 00:26:12 CSF-AirFly Pro for Bluetooth from Plant to Your AirPods
- 00:27:43 AirPods Pro spatial audio is a game-changer on airplanes
- 00:32:48 Home Theater Hangout at 4:30pm EDT on Sunday, 18-September
- 00:34:06 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device Security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!
- Photos Catchup
- 00:35:21 Allison-CSF-942-Batch Change Photos.app’s Date/Time and Location HashPhotos
- 00:37:08 Peter-942-Using Photos to Change Date/Time
- 00:37:50 Darren-942-Batch Time/Date Change with Photos.app
- 00:39:00 QT-Use Keywords to Create a Smart Photos Album on macOS
- 00:43:44 GC-Best Productivity Monitoring Software for macOS?
- 00:52:56 PODCAST: iPad Pros. Tim Chaten hosts different guests on every episode to dive deep and discover how they work on iPad. Guests include developers of iPad apps and the power users that really push the iPad to its limits like Federico Viticci, Jason Snell, David Sparks, Chris Lawley, and Matt Birchler..
- Cool Stuff Found
- 01:11:22 MGG 944 Outtro
Dave Hamilton, a seasoned tech enthusiast, podcaster, and publisher, has dedicated the past three decades to aiding computer users globally. Known for his insightful advice and valuable product recommendations on the Mac Geek Gab podcast, Dave also enjoys an esteemed reputation as the founder of BackBeat Media, a network of fiercely independent publishers. His online publishing journey took off with The Mac Observer, an acclaimed Apple news site he co-founded in 1998 and led to its successful acquisition in 2021.
Beyond his tech-savvy persona, Dave embraces a vibrant life filled with music and family in the New Hampshire seacoast. He passionately performs with bands Bitter Pill and Fling, among other musical projects, creating a harmonic balance between his love for technology and music. Alongside his wife, Lisa, he raised their two children amidst this symphony of innovation, passion, and independent spirit, showcasing the power of embracing one's interests and using them to make a meaningful impact in the world.
