Stump the Geeks: Live From Macstock 2024
Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance - A podcast by Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson - Luni
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Dive into the geeky goodness with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they tackle your toughest tech queries live from Macstock 2024 in Mac Geek Gab 1046. Kicking off with Kelly’s iPhone password reset dilemma, the Geeks also unravel Lynda’s persistent iPad security errors and John F. Braun’s elusive iCloud sync issue. Adam shares his take on Generative AI, and the gang faces more stumping questions from the audience, including disappearing contacts and failing photo shares on iPads. Don’t get caught without your command key know-how for iPads as the Geeks offer solutions to every tech hiccup. The episode heats up with discussions on opening links in Safari, mystery bags on stage, and creating malware shortcuts. Plus, get the scoop on using apps like ImageOptim and Squash for Mac to streamline your workflow. The Geeks’ Quick Tip on adding apps to your Finder Toolbar to shrink images is a game-changer. From practical tips to tackling tech challenges, this episode of Mac Geek Gab ensures you stay ahead of the curve and, most importantly, don’t get caught off guard. Special thanks to Roger Harmon for engineering and mixing the audio live, and to Allison Sheridan for our fantastic cover image. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1046 for Monday, July 15th, 2024 July 15th: National Be a Dork Day Flashbacks at Macstock Stump The Geeks…Live! Kelly – My iPhone keeps asking me to reset my password. Why? Lynda – I’m getting a security error regularly on my iPad. What is it? John F. Braun – Why won’t iCloud finish Syncing this one document…and which is it? Cirrus How does Adam Feel about Generative AI? Sponsors SPONSOR: Fastmail. Make email better for you with Fastmail. Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at Fastmail.com/MGG. SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. More Stumping! Gary- Contacts are Disappearing Photos on iPad Fails when Adding to a Share Opening Links in Safari “A problem repeatedly occurred” What else have you done recently? Why were there Mystery Bags on the stage and what are they? Pat – How do I use the command key with my iPad without a keyboard Creating Malware Shortcuts Quick Tip — Add an app to your Finder Toolbar to shrink images ImageOptim Squash for Mac MGG 1046 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors