Pilot Pete and Dave open Episode 1140 with a rapid-fire round of quick tips you’ll wish you’d known sooner: long-press the App Store icon to jump straight to Updates, long-press a folder to break down its notifications, push iOS updates to your iPhone through your Mac, and delete apps before they auto-update. You’ll also discover that iPad status bar elements respond to mouse clicks, that not every airline demands a passport scan for TSA Touchless, and where to grab a free customizable QR code generator. Then Javier drops by the Don’t Get Caught segment with a warning: run a beta macOS on your daily driver only with your eyes wide open to what could break.
In the mailbag, you’ll troubleshoot a Notes folder that keeps un-deleting itself, get walked through iCloud Data Recovery, plan a Fastmail migration and a clean EarthLink exit, weigh OneNote and Apple Notes as Evernote alternatives, decode why your copyright date is stuck in the past, and figure out how much life remains in a 2019 MacBook Pro. Angel cues up the question everyone’s asking: what is an MCP server? And Cool Stuff Found delivers right on cue with the new Fastmail MCP Connector, a Keyword Navigation extension for Chromium browsers, and the I Love a Piano app that turns your iPhone into a pocket keyboard.
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1140 for Monday, May 4th, 2026
- Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 WillRun4Fun-QT-Long press on the App Store for Updates
- 00:03:27 Ventmore-Long press on a folder with multiple notifications to see a breakdown
- 00:07:33 Dan DCZDB-QT-Update your iPhone’s iOS via your Mac
- 00:09:57 JanLandy-QT-Delete apps from your iPhone before they update
- 00:10:58 Ben-QT-You can mouse-click iPad status bar elements
- 00:11:59 Terry-1138-Not every airline requires your passport to be scanned for TSA Touchless
- 00:15:37 Nora-QT-Free Customizable QRCode Generator
- Don’t Get Caught
- 00:18:04 Javier-DGC-Run a beta OS on your daily driver with your eyes open to the possibilities of problems
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- Reviews
- 00:29:24 SleepyCBR-MGG Review-Best podcast
- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:30:00 Wallace-Notes keeps un-deleting my folder!
- 00:35:45 iCloud Data Recovery
- 00:38:09 Steve-Fastmail Migration and EarthLink Exit Strategy
- 00:51:09 Judy-What non-Evernote options do I have?
- 00:53:57 Todd-Why the Out of Date Copyright Date?
- 00:59:06 Marty-How much life does my 2019 MacBook Pro have left in it?
- 01:08:32 Angel-What is an MCP server/interface?
- Cool Stuff Found…and Made!
- 01:22:23 MGG 1140 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.
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