Siri Tricks, AirPort Secrets, and Fun VaporWare

Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance - A podcast by Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson - Luni

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Siri can do SO many things for you now, including restarting, battery level, and controlling the flashlight in fun ways. Plus, want an easier way to launch the camera? Listen as John and Dave share all of your favorite tips and then answer your questions. Plus, your two favorite geeks have come across some fun vaporware that you’re not going to want to miss. Press play, and don’t get caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 949 for Monday, October 3, 2022 QT-Reset iPhone with Up-Down-HOLD (Volume Up, Volume Down, SIDE) The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:25 Petter-QT-Use Preview to Split and/or Merge PDFs 00:05:33 Henry-QTs-Lock Screen: Easier Camera, Flashlight Off, and Control Center Access Reincubate Camo 00:09:40 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! More Quick Tips 00:10:58 KansasDave-QT-Lumos and Nox to control Flashlight 00:12:05 QT-Hey, Siri: Reboot my iPhone 00:14:41 Tim-Prioritize App Downloads When Setting Up Your New iPhone 00:16:12 TMO’s Daily Observations Podcast is BACK! 00:17:07 Scott-QT-Ask Siri For Your Battery Level 00:18:34 Bill-QT-948-Use FaceTime Audio for Calls when out of home cell range 00:20:04 Derek-QT-944-Better Workplace Computer Security…with Snacks 00:21:53 John-QT-Hidden Airport Settings Via Terminal sudo /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport prefs joinMode=Strongest Little known wireless command line utility 00:25:49 John-QT-iOS 16 Adds Share Icon to Print Dialog 00:27:17 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:28:37 BrianMonroe-airport utility Terminal Docs 00:30:00 Terry-Choosing a Reply-To Number or Address in iMessage 00:33:04 CSF-Unlisted Mobile: Private Numbers for Texting & Calling (and PhoneInfo for private Caller ID lookups!) 00:35:32 George-iPod Touch Replacement? Backmarket iPhone SE 2022 00:41:58 Luigi-Use a Shortcut to Maintain Your Mac’s Battery and Keep The Electrons Flowing 00:44:36 Bruce-Printing a Selection from Mail or Safari

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