The Student Becomes The Master

This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and savvy tricks for Mac and iOS users. Discover how to efficiently manage iPhone and iPad reminder notifications with a simple pull-down gesture, and explore the versatile uses of Reminders App URLs beyond mere web links. Resetting Spotlight to the center of your Mac screen has never been easier, and for those Message enthusiasts, macOS 14.2 introduces the convenience of sending stickers directly from the right-click menu. iOS 17.2 steps up the game with new features including Journaling and Qi2, along with a handy Translate to Action button. Don’t miss out on the keyboard magic with the Shift and Option keys, and embrace the utility of widgets for one-time password apps. The episode also delves into the nitty-gritty of using PassKeys and bypassing Google’s default authentication methods. In the questions and tips segment, listeners bring up real-world scenarios, like auto-arranging Mac windows for different monitors and sending non-interrupting messages. Discover how apps like Moom, Stay, Line app, and SlyDial can enhance your productivity and communication. For the puzzle enthusiasts, learn how to use Shortcuts Workflow for adding crossword puzzles, and there’s even a cool shortcut for telling the family when food is on its way. The episode wraps up with some cool stuff found, including Fix for storing all your manuals and repair videos, Fourble for creating podcasts from any MP3 collection, and insights on PayPal Honey for Safari. Remember, in the world of technology, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” off guard! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1014 for Monday, December 18th, 2023 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Yufasa-QT-Pull down on iPhone and iPad reminder notifications to manage that Item 00:06:03 Alex-QT-Reminders App URLs can be More than just web links 00:08:51 James-QT-Reset Spotlight to the Middle of Your Mac’s Screen Bartender 5 Setapp Family Plan 00:15:34 macOS Sonoma’s Bespoke Web Apps BZG Apps Unite & Coherence 00:18:07 QT-macOS 14.2 Lets You Send Stickers from Messages’ Right-Click menu 00:18:58 DLH-iOS 17.2 brings Journaling, Qi2, Translate to Action button 00:21:19 Xavier-QT-Try the Shift Key and the Option Key 00:23:23 Crampy-QT-Use Widgets for One-Time-Password apps 00:26:48 Using PassKeys 00:28:51 Bypassing Google’s Default Authentication Sponsor 00:31:18 SPONSOR: Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/60mgg and use code 60mgg to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months of these fantastic meal kits. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:07 SurfDaddy-Is there a way to auto-arrange my Mac’s Windows for different monitors? Moom Stay 00:38:02 2ShortPlanks-How do I send a non-interrupting message?