Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss tips and tricks for iOS backups, Bluetooth devices, and upgrading iOS.
iOS: Set a Category for Bluetooth Devices to Get the Best Experience
Apple released iOS 14.4 on Tuesday and one of the features involves Bluetooth device types that people can manually set.
CheatSheet For MacBook Keyboard Shortcuts
Use Cheatsheet to learn MacBook Keyboard Shortcuts. Learn more about CheatSheet in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 903.
iOS: How to Find and Use the iPhone Magnifying Glass
Yesterday we learned how to customize Control Center in iOS. Now we’re going back to the same area to use the iOS magnifying glass.
iOS: How to Delete Installed Apps From Your iPhone or iPad
You can delete installed apps by long pressing the app icon and tapping Delete. But there’s an alternative way in the App Store.
FAA Plans Flight Restrictions Over Potential 5G Interference
The Federal Aviation Administration seeks to impose certain restrictions for airlines over potential wireless interference from 5G.
How to Wipe Personal Data from iPhone or iPad
If you’re trading, selling, or giving away an iOS device, you need to know how to wipe personal data from your iPhone or iPad. Jeff Butts shows you how to do it.
Speed Up iOS on Older Devices
Nothing is worse than updating your iPhone or iPad and noticing it slowing down. Here are some ways to speed up iOS on older devices.
Apple TV+: 'Swan Song' Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
A behind-the-scenes featurette for the movie Swang Song has been released. In it, stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Glenn Close, as well as director Benjamin Cleary discuss the key questions raised in the feature. It is available on Apple TV+ and in theaters now.
Change Is a Foot – Mac Geek Gab 906
Did you know Siri can record your voice and send that to someone? Did you know you could stream directly from Plex to Sonos? How about running your vacuum when you’re not home? These are the Quick Tips John and Dave share in the very first segment of the show… and then it grows from there! Your two favorite geeks help a few listeners solve their mesh Wi-Fi problems, the M1’s mouse-related memory leak gets a little clearer, and Mac mini wake-from-sleep issues are resolved…some of them, at least! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Universal Control, App Privacy, and ArtSabers, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 564
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet geek out over ArtSabers and UltraSabers, two companies making light sabers! They also talk about Universal Control and how they would use it when Apple gets around to releasing it. And they look at the ever-changing world of app privacy.
iOS: You Don’t Need the Settings App to Restore Safari’s Top Address Bar
If you’re aching to get back Safari’s top address bar, here’s a quick way to do it. You don’t even need to go into the Settings app.
iOS 15 Lets You Track Flights in Messages
You could download a special app for this, but why? Both iOS and macOS let you track flights in Messages or from Spotlight.
Ledger Adds Polygon (MATIC) Support in Ledger Live
Owners of a Ledger cryptocurrency wallet can now manage, buy, and swap MATIC through the Ledger Live app. Polygon (MATIC) is a full-stack Ethereum scaling platform allowing fast transactions and low fees.
You can now create a MATIC account in your Ledger Live app, buy MATIC with our partners (MoonPay), swap them (1inch or Paraswap) and send them through your Ledger Live app, with no need for another wallet! It’s convenient and safe.
Dutch Authority Finds 10 Anti 5G Products That are Radioactive
In a fit of irony, the Dutch authority for nuclear safety and radiation protection (ANVS) issued a warning about radioactive “anti-5G” products.
How to Find and Copy File Paths in iOS Using the Files App
Using file paths in certain shortcut actions helps you automate your file workflows. But did you know you can copy file paths in iOS?
What's the Difference Between Pixelmator, Pixelmator Photo, and Pixelmator Pro?
Now that Pixelmator Photo was released for the iPhone, Andrew wanted to explain the differences between all three of the company’s apps.
Security Friday: This Week in Data Leaks – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-17
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the security news and updates of the week, including two data leaks and end on a festive note.
Apple Building New Team in Irvine, California, to Build Wireless Chips
Apple is hiring engineers to work in a new office in Irvine, California and develop wireless chips in-house.
iOS 15: How to Use Headphone Accommodations for AirPods
Headphone Accommodations is a new accessibility feature for supported AirPods and Beats headphones in iOS 14 to tune your audio.
Loving AirPods Max After Using Them For a Year
The AirPods Max headphones were met with quite a lot of skepticism when they were first released, thanks largely to the US$549.00 price point. Over on iMore, Joe Wituschek explains why he loves his, a year after getting them.
After using AirPods Max for about a year now, I can say that the experience of these headphones is phenomenal. If you love good audio and are in the Apple ecosystem, it’s tough to find a better pair of over-the-ear headphones. Not only are they integrated with Find My and Apple’s quick pairing and switching between devices features, but they sound incredible. Now, sound quality can be subjective in a lot of ways – everyone has a different preference of what they want to hear. More bass, more treble, more detail, and a host of other preferences can make some headphones better for certain people. However, it is easy to recognize for most when you are wearing a pair of quality headphones. You can hear the difference. You hear more at higher volumes with more clarity and less distortion. And these headphones nail all of those things. You truly get immersed in what you are listening to.
Some Essential Siri Commands For The Apple Music Voice Plan
The release of iOS 15.2 and watchOS 8.3 brought with it the Apple Music Voice Plan. While I’m still skeptical about why the plan exists, Apple Must has a good list of useful Siri commands if you’re using it.
To start the trial? Just use Siri and say “Hey Siri, start my Apple Music Voice trial,” though you can also sign up through the Apple Music app. So, what can it do? You can Play, pause, skip forward and skip back on tracks. You can raise and lower volume. One good trick is to ask Siri how loud it is now, and then reduce it in percentages, such as “Play Music at 35% volume”. Apple Music Voice Plan also lets you access Apple Music’s entire lineup of playlists, including Today’s Hits, R&B Now, danceXL, The Agenda and others. You should be able to check through what’s available in the Apple Music app, though you won’t be able to play anything unless you use Siri.
'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Premiere Takes Place in Los Angeles
Apple Original Films hosted a premiere of The Tragedy of Macbeth in Los Angeles attended by stars and company executives.
'Dashlane' Password Manager Updates With New Menu, Quick Actions
Dashlane has updated its iOS app to help users save time. The way the Dashlane iOS app was structured, items in your vault, like passwords, personal and payment info, Secure Notes, and IDs, all required two taps to get to. Now, those key items are just a tap away thanks to the new horizontal menu sitting at the top of the main screen. Dashlane has added something they call “quick actions” to items. By tapping the three dots on the right hand side of each item listed in the user’s vault, it will bring up a mini-menu that will allow users to copy different parts of their credentials or personal data, share or delete the item, or open the corresponding website. Dashlane has moved the notifications to the bottom menu of the app, right next to the home button. Now, users can’t miss security alerts, sharing invites, or product updates.