Did you know you could create a reminder from macOS Mail? How would you like to learn about three new ways to toggle Do Not Disturb? Or a solution for dictating emojis? All this and more in just the first Quick Tips segment of the show. Then John and Dave are on to answering your questions about managing media, tweaking your AirPods, managing your Mac’s thermal limits, and wrapping up with some Cool Stuff Found. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with your two favorite geeks!

Dave Hamilton
Dave Hamilton co-founded both The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media, and he is producer and co-host of TMO’s Mac Geek Gab Podcast. He has worked in the computer industry since the early 1990s, doing time as a consultant, trainer, network engineer, webmaster, and programmer. He has worked on the Mac, all the various Windows flavors, BeOS, a few brands of Unix, and it is rumored he once saw an OS/2 machine in action. Before that he ran some of the earliest Bulletin Board Systems, but most of the charges have since been dropped, and not even the FBI requests that he check in more than twice a year. Dave's reachable for paid consulting at DaveTheNerd.com and you can find links to him on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ here, too.
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Geo-Fence Your Robot Vacuum
Learn how you can use a Geo-fence to run your vacuum while you’re out of the house in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 906.
How To Send Voice Memos With Siri
Use Siri to send voice memos hands-free! Watch this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 906 to learn how.
Muting Notifications In macOS Monterey
Here’s How To Mute Notifications in macOS Monterey using Focus.
Email, Atmos, and LiDAR...Oh My! — Mac Geek Gab 907
You know what happens when your two favorite geeks get together, don’t you? Geeky talk about all kinds of things AND answers to all your questions. Listen as Dave and John help solve your email filtering issues, your Atmos setup, your house-cleaning needs, and more… all while ensuring everyone listening learns at least five new things. Press play…and enjoy this final episode of 2021!
Dolby Atmos not playing on your iPhone? Here's why.
If you’re having trouble getting Dolby ATMOS on your iPhone, you may have to delete your songs from your phone and redownload…find out more in this Mac Geek Gab 904 Mini-Segment.
Zoom & Refresh In iOS15 Safari
Learn how to zoom out in iOS15 Safari to see your tabs, and how to most easily refresh your tabs in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 904.
macOS Calculator has RPN
Find out how to access the RPN Calculator in macOS in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 904.
How To Keep Up With Your Shows While Traveling
In this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 903, take a deep dive into the different ways you can watch your TV shows while traveling or on vacation.
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EarthWorks ETHOS Microphone Review
Dave Hamilton is testing a new microphone in Mac Geek Gab 903, the Earthworks ETHOS!
Check out the review and how it sounds in this mini-segment!