Mirrors are Wi-Fi's Mortal Enemy – Mac Geek Gab 1102 where @DaveHamilton @PilotPete & @MacCast answer your questions and share your Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found and more.

When adjusting volume, tap the volume bar on-screen—now drag your finger for super fine adjustments. 🎚️.No more bouncing between “too loud” and “too quiet.”.

🔌 Plugging into public USB? Be careful. Listener Kevin swears by a USB-C data blocker — it allows power but blocks data, preventing hijacking. 🛡️.Great for travel, shared spaces, and work laptops.

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🔍 Search inside any app or Finder?.Command + F.Find text, files, settings — works in almost everything. The unsung hero of Mac productivity.

Mac Geek Gab listeners are the kind of folks who:.✅ Back up before an update.✅ Share Cool Stuff.✅ Help fellow geeks stay sane.Now you can rep that energy IRL. 💡

Use Apple Passwords + Access Private Vault (App Store) and you’re set. ✅ Secure storage for licenses, IDs, gift cards.✅ End-to-end encrypted via iCloud.✅ Import from 1Password.✅ $25/year or $89 lifetime for families.

Learn how to identify any song by simply humming it with the Google App from the App Store. Unlike Shazam, Google can recognize the tune you hum with impressive accuracy.

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Stop giving your contacts surprise calls from your pocket. In Settings → Face ID & Passcode → Other Apps, toggle Phone ON. Now your iPhone will require Face ID before opening.

🧭 Compass Backtrack = Built-In Breadcrumbs.Lost on a hike or in a new city?.In the Compass app, tap Backtrack and your Watch will record your path so you can retrace your steps—no signal required. Survivalist tech at its finest. 🥾🗺️.

Auto-correct keep suggesting that one annoying word? 😤.Here’s how to fix it without nuking your whole iPhone:.📱 Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary.

Are you still clinging to your Drobos 5D? You’re not alone—but it might be time to let go. 😬 .

📝 Notes App Scan Mode.Open Notes → tap the camera icon → select “Scan Documents.”.It auto-detects edges and flattens pages like magic. You just replaced your scanner. With a tablet.

Looking for the best Wi-Fi mesh system in 2025? In this segment from Mac Geek Gab, Dave, Pete, and Adam compare Eero, Orbi, and TP-Link Deco .

🪞 Mirror vs. Wi-Fi?.Listener Craig found that a moved mirror was blocking signal from a nearby satellite. Devices connected to the farther one instead! 🤯.Pro tip: Watch for reflective surfaces when setting up mesh Wi-Fi.

⏱️ Schedule Mac Shutdown or Wake.Go to System Settings > Battery > Schedule.Automate your Mac to wake up, sleep, restart, or shut down at set times. Perfect for saving energy or avoiding late-night Slack pings.

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🎤 Expert iPhone Tip: Silence Siri Without Muting Everything.Want Siri’s answers in text only?.Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Responses → choose Prefer Silent Responses. Perfect for meetings, libraries… or just avoiding side-eye in public. 🤫.