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Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

In Mac Geek Gab 1114, you’ll uncover a ton of real-world Apple wisdom — from mastering Apple TV’s hidden control center to supercharging your Mac keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone, control-click your way into Terminal, and even get an alphabetical list from your Dock. Then, dive into listener-shared “Don’t Get Caught” moments like why people don’t always receive your calendar invites, CarPlay’s uncertain future at GM, and AirTag stealth hacks. And don’t miss the Cool Stuff Found segment, packed with geek-approved tools like Hidden Bar, OVMS for your car, and the Withings Sleep Pad. It’s all here — tips, tricks, and the occasional gotcha — so you can stay ahead of your tech. Don’t Get Caught.

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1114 for Monday, November 3rd, 2025
  • November 3rd: Give Someone a Dollar Day
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• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Tom-QT-Apple TV Control Center by Pressing and Holding TV button
  • 00:03:23 Apple tvOS 26 adds profiles to every startup
  • 00:06:50 Sharp TVs use TiVo interface now
  • 00:09:30 Thoughts on TV interfaces
    • JustWatch
    • TV Time
  • 00:14:52 QT-Re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone
  • 00:17:01 Bill-QT-1113-Control-Click to Open in Terminal
  • 00:18:12 Gene-QT-Toggle Between Function and Standard Keys
    • Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts… > Services > Shortcuts > Toggle Function Keys
    • WordService
    • CalcService
      • Settings > Keyboard > Services > Text
• 00:20:22 Bill-QT-1113-Right click on Settings in Dock to get Alphabetical Listing
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• Don’t Get Caught
  • 00:25:33 Scott-DGC-Invitations to iCloud-calendar events are only sent to iCloud accounts
  • 00:31:26 Mark UK-DGC-Be aware of which port is the DFU port on your Mac
  • 00:34:54 Terry-DGC-GM will be dropping CarPlay (and Android Auto) from Future Vehicles
  • 00:38:30 Chris-DGC-Hide your AirTags in your car
  • 00:40:58 KiwiGraham-DGC-Copy as Pathname doesn’t escape the special characters
  • 00:41:40 DGC-Shortcuts “Match” Fails in macOS 26 until recreated
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• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
  • 00:48:23 John-Which AirPods should I get for my wife…and where?
    • AirPods 4
    • Check Refurbished AirPods
    • But they’re less expensive at Amazon for the AirPods Pro 2
    • Comply Tips for AirPods Pro
  • 00:56:42 Kirit-Tahoe vs. the Third Party Utilities
• Cool Stuff Found
  • 01:02:50 Scott-CSF-1112–Hidden Bar for managing your menu bar
  • 01:04:55 Chris from Malta-1111–OVMS OBD Adapter for your Car
  • 01:06:22 Terry-CSF-AAA Auto Club app adds CarPlay features
    • GasBuddy
  • 01:10:10 DLH-CSF-Withings Sleep Pad
  • 01:12:32 Scott-CSF-1112–prettyJSON for Safari makes JSON look…prettier!
  • 01:13:37 Bryan-1112-Logitech Brio 500 with Show Mode for your on-desk whiteboard
• Gift Guide
  • 01:15:00 Adam-GG-10-Year Battery Adhesive Mount for AirTag
    • TagVault – AirTag Security Mount
• 01:18:50 MGG 1114 Outtro
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  • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
  • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
  • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
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