Buckle up, geeks! This week’s Quick Tips have you refreshing the App Store like a pro, turning Finder’s Quick Actions into a PDF-combining powerhouse, swiping that iOS cut/copy/paste bar like a power user, and finally taming horizontal scrolling on your non-Apple mouse.
Then it’s tales from the road: Adam wrestles eSIMs into submission with a Starlink cameo, Linda accidentally invents her own ISP, Mint Mobile’s tablet plan steps into the spotlight, and Dave shares what he learned from TP-Link about the FCC saga you’ll want in your ears before your next router purchase.
Your questions get the full treatment, too. VaShaun learns how to keep his SSID intact when switching providers (including Travel router magic!), Jim battles a stubborn Trash with rm, lsof, and fuser so you Don’t Get Caught staring at undeletable files, and GW finally gets a straight answer on why sync is so hard.
Cool Stuff Found rounds it out with WhiteScreen.Online turning your devices into panel lights, Zenringer landing at half price, the Basic Bookmark Checker tidying your digital life, the Flipper Zero cloning whatever’s clonable, and the OBDEleven gen 3 unlocking your car’s hidden settings. Hit play and geek out.
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1141 for Monday, May 11th, 2026
- Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Michael-QTR-Refresh Appstore Update
- 00:03:00 Bill-QT-Making a PDF with “Quick Actions” Menu in Finder
- 00:05:30 Lucas from Chicago-QT-Swipe the bar/menu of cut/copy/paste options on iOS
- 00:07:16 ACTUALLY combining PDFs on the Mac in the Finder
- 00:09:12 David-QT-Horizontal Scrolling with a Non-Apple Mouse!
- Stories from Travels
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- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:31:30 VaShaun-Can I Keep my SSID when I get a new provider?
- Use your home’s same SSID/password on your travel router so everything connects all the time
- 00:39:01 Jim-How do I empty a stubborn Trash on my Mac?
- rm vs. rmdir vs. rm -rf
- sudo lsof +D /path/to/folder
- sudo fuser -v /path/to/folder
- Command-Shift-Period in Finder shows hidden files
- 00:50:27 GW-Why is Sync “Hard?”
- Cool Stuff Found
- 01:09:11 MGG 1141 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.
