Clone, Erase, Install, Restore

Four Quick Tips that'll change your life. We promise. And that's only the first ten minutes of the episode! From there it's on to Dave and John answering your questions about network settings, app launching, Time Machine, and more. Plus, lots of Cool Stuff Found AND a discussion about cutting the cord. Press play and join your two favorite geeks in learning at least five new things!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 880 for Monday, July 12, 2021
• Quick Tips
  • 00:02:21 Ben-QT-Scheduling DnD Disables it on macOS
  • 00:05:04 David-QT-iOS 15 Separation Alert Feature
  • 00:06:51 Jeremy-QT for Safari Printing
  • 00:09:13 Terry-QT-Customize Safari Shortcuts
• Your Questions and Tips…Answered and Shared!
  • 00:10:27 Allison-Corrupted Spotlight for App Launching
    • sudo mdutil -E /
  • 00:13:58 Bill-The Effects of Reset Network Settings
  • 00:21:19 Jeff-Setting DNS on the Router
  • 00:24:31 Rich-Another iMac Startup Chime Issue, What to Do?
  • 00:29:49 Brian-Speeding Up Initial Time Machine Backups
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• Cool Stuff Found
  • 00:40:45 John-CSF-Work Outdoors-Great App for Apple Watch and Outdoor Workouts
  • 00:41:46 CSF-Plugable USB 3.0 7-port Charging Hub ($50, 5Gbps Data, 2.4A charging on all 7 ports)
  • 00:44:30 Kirit-CSF-879-Control 4 Universal Remote
  • 00:46:12 Gary-CSF-TinEye Reverse Image Search
    • Google Image Search
    • Pixelmator Pro
  • 00:51:15 Gary-CSF-Later Case for iPhone
  • 00:53:02 CSF-Golden Concepts Luxury Apple Watch Bands
• Even More Tips, Follow-ups, and Questions
  • 00:55:33 Dave’s Geeky Networking Story with Xfinity TV
    • YouTube TV
    • Sling TV
  • Comparison of Live TV Services
  • 01:05:40 Sean-879-iMac Big Sur Upgrade Followup
  • 01:07:32 Eddie-Messages Login Issue
• 01:11:19 MGG 880 Outtro
  • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
  • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
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