Apple recently unleashed TWO new chips with their new MacBook Pros. Watch this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 896 to learn more about the M1 Pro and M1 Max Chip.
Dave Hamilton
Dave Hamilton co-founded both The Mac Observer and <a href="https://www.backbeatmedia.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank">BackBeat Media</a>, and he is producer and co-host of the <a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank">Mac Geek Gab Podcast</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.davethenerd.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DaveTheNerd.com</a> and you can find links to him on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ here, too.
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What You Need To Know About macOS Monterey
Apple’s macOS Monterey comes out on Monday, October 25th. Watch this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 896 to learn more about what to expect!
iOS 15 Wallet Tip: Expired Passes
Find your expired concert tickets, plane tickets, and more in the Expired Passes section of your iOS 15 Wallet. Learn more in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 894.
Make Your iPhone's Music Sound Better With an Audiogram
Dave Wiskus shared an awesome thread on Twitter about using Audiograms to make your music sound better!
How To Reset Your Bluetooth In MacOS Monterey
Seems the menu option to reset your Bluetooth has disappeared in the macOS Monterey betas. Mac Geek Gab 894 to the rescue! Just use this: sudo pkill bluetoothd.
The Belkin Boost Charge Pro MagSafe 2-in-1 Charging Stand
The Belkin Boost Charge Pro is a great 2-in-1 MagSafe charging stand outlined in Mac Geek Gab 893. Get Yours Here.
A MagSafe Power Bank For Super Heroes: myCharge Mag-Lock
These MAG-LOCK MagSafe power banks from myCharge are truly made for superheroes! Check them out in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 893.
JBL Charge 5: A Waterproof Speaker and Power Bank
The JBL Charge 5 has the capability to be a power bank and also an amazing waterproof speaker! Check it out in this mini-clip from Mac Geek Gab 893.
How To Take Full Web Page Screenshots in FireFox
Here are the easiest ways to take screenshots in Firefox from Mac Geek Gab 894
Upgrading To Safari 15 On Mac
Here’s our little guide to the new Safari 15 for macOS from Mac Geek Gab 892.
Eject Your Clone Disk to Improve Spotlight Results
Here’s a Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 892 for improving your Spotlight search results. The AppleScript referenced in the video is:
delay 15
try do shell script “diskutil unmount /Volumes/DriveName-Clone/” (replace with your actual Volume name)
end try
Create A Bootable Installer For Intel With M1 Mac
You can make a bootable installer for intel with your M1 Mac
Apple’s Support Article has the details, and you can watch Mac Geek Gab 893 For more information.
iOS 15 Focus: Custom Pages For Different Workflows
Make Custom Pages with Focus in iOS 15 for different workflows!
Learn more in Mac Geek Gab 893
A 5-Minute Charging Guide For Your Apple Tech
Mac Geek Gab reviews some of their new favorite chargers in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 892.
Products Reviewed:
- Infinity Lab US Chargers $69.95/$49.95
- Baseus Charger $49.99
- Anker Nano Pro $19.99
Run iPhone Apps On Your M1 Mac
Don’t forget, you can run iPhone apps on your M1 Mac using Project Catalyst!
Learn more in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 892
Recovering Dismissed Screenshots On Your iPhone
Did you know when you dismiss screenshots on your iPhone they aren’t immediately deleted? You can still find them in your “Recently Deleted” folder.
Learn how to find them — and permanently delete them — in this Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 892. Learn more in this iPhone User Guide
Import Your iPhone or Mac Text Substitutions
Did you know you can backup and import your Mac or iPhone Text Substitutions? Here’s a Mini-Segment from Mac Geek Gab 892, and you can learn more in this Apple Support Guide.
How To Restore Apple Watch Battery life
Is your Apple Watch Battery Continuously Draining Too Fast? Try this quick tip:
Go to the Watch app on your iPhone and choose your General > Reset > Reset Sync Data
Learn more Quick Tips in Mac Geek Gab 891.
The Sonos Beam With Dolby Atmos
Hear more about the second generation Sonos Beam with Dolby Atmos sound in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 891.
Eco-Friendly Air Tag Case
Check out the Pela Case compostable Air Tag Cases in Mac Geek Gab 891.
Are AirTags Better Than Tile? An AirTag Review
Here’s an AirTag Mini-Review from our guy Pilot Pete from Mac Geek Gab 891.
What To Buy From The New Apple Lineup 2021
Want to know what’s worth purchasing from the Apple Event. Dave and John made the ultimate guide in Mac Geek Gab 890, watch it here.
How To Use Tabs To Search Your Mac’s Mail
Here’s a mail Quick Tip on using an extra tab to search in Mail without losing your focus. Find Mac Geek Gab 891 Here.
iOS15 Questions Answered
Your iOS 15 questions were answered in Mac Geek Gab 890. Have more questions? Send them in to [email protected] for a future show!