Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Is it appleOS 26? Or aquaOS 26? — Mac Geek Gab 1095 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/appleos26-aquaos26-mgg1095.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] Ready to upgrade or migrate your Mac? You’ll learn the smartest way to do it from Adam’s shiny new M4 MacBook Pro to migration tips that help you avoid the dreaded cruft. Whether you’re going Mac-to-Mac over Thunderbolt or restoring from Time Machine, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget those “On My Mac” Mail folders, and hey—CleanMyMac’s SpaceLens is back. If you’re rocking the MacBook Air vs. the Pro, brightness matters (hint: 500 nits vs. 1600 nits!), and we break it down so you don’t get burned. This week’s quick tips hit hard: from iPhone Mirroring on your Mac to binder clips as minimalist wallets (yes, really). We’ve got AirTags, Apple Music hacks, and a live activity trick to boost your focus. Need image compression or automation tools? Retrobatch and Lingon Pro 10 make the list. As always, Don’t Get Caught—like we did when our episodes wouldn’t even play on Apple Podcasts in some cases. From Flipper Zero hotel tricks to your iPhone’s audio quirks in the car, it’s all here. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1095 [https://mgg.fm/1095] for Monday, June 23rd [https://nationaltoday.com/june-23], 2025 * June 23rd: International Women in Engineering Day [https://nationaltoday.com/international-women-in-engineering-day/] * Police Code 10-95 [https://policecodes.net/ten-codes/10-95] – Officer’s Residence * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones * We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock [https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/] on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! * 00:03:59 Adam’s New M4 MacBook Pro [https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-m4-pro] * It’s all about the nits (and ProMotion) * MacBook Air = 500nits * MacBook Pro = 1600nits * 1TB/24GB RAM * 00:07:33 Adam’s Migration Path to his new Mac * First, Update all backups * Then Migration Assistant from a USB Time Machine Backup * For direct computer-to-computer migrations, start handshake over Wi-Fi, then plug-in Thunderbolt * 00:12:41 Gary-What’s the best Mac-to-Mac migration path while avoiding cruft * Don’t forget about Mail that’s only “On My Mac” * Or Migration Assistant then CleanMyMac * CleanMyMac gets SpaceLens back! * Sponsors * 00:22:04 SPONSOR: Surfshark [https://surfshark.com/mgg]. Secure your privacy with SurfShark [https://surfshark.com/mgg]. 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Get 15% off at IDEOU.com/mgg [https://ideou.com/mgg]. * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 n-DLH-QT-Setup iPhone Mirroring and get all Notifications on your Mac * 00:26:12 P2-QT-AirTags are Magnetic [https://www.reddit.com/r/applehelp/comments/tf2f3s/why_are_airtags_magnetic/]…Why? * 00:30:02 QT-Use a binder clip as your wallet * High-end binder clip wallet [https://speidel.com/products/bill-binder-money-clip?srsltid=AfmBOorMQZEYp02pBK5Pd3LfxJXmJWq3bujargwEMwDvnCjrr-gdLL1e] * 00:32:08 Andrew-QT-Use iCloud.com [http://icloud.com/] if you’re concerned about putting your iCloud account on a work device * 00:33:22 Andrew-QT-Use Favorite Playlists for Apple Music * 00:36:51 Michael-QT-Tap the Now Playing Live Activity on iPhone to see more detail…and focus! * 00:37:35 Greg-QT-Updating ‘Home’ in Maps App * 00:40:09 Kirit-QT-1094 [https://mgg.fm/1094]-Compress Images with Quick Actions in macOS Finder (and Allison) * Large: 1280×960 * Medium: 640×480 * Small: 320×240 * 00:42:06 Allison-CSF-Retrobatch [https://flyingmeat.com/retrobatch/] for Converting Images * Sponsors * 00:44:38 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab [https://calderalab.com/MGG]. 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Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG [https://openphone.com/mgg] * Don’t Get Caught * 00:47:32 Gordon-DGC-MacUpdater sunsets at end of 2025 [https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/]…what’s next? * Possible alternative: MacUpdate.com’s Desktop App [https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/64860/macupdate-desktop] * Another: CleanMyMac [https://cleanmymac.com/] * 00:50:29 Andy-DGC-Check your HomePod’s Apple ID after you merge IDs * 00:52:35 MGG Got Caught: This episode can’t be played on this device * Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! * 00:56:55 Jason-Unable to Get Type -v- Paste Shortcut working. * 01:00:14 Ben-naming appleOS 26 * 01:02:22 Larry-My new iPhone skips when playing audio in my car’s bluetooth * 01:07:32 William-Will my iPhone actually tell me when my AirPods are low? * Cool Stuff Found * 01:11:27 DLH-CSF-Lingon Pro 10 [https://www.peterborgapps.com/lingon/] adds Apple Intelligence and more * 01:12:29 Chris-CSF-Clic for Sonos [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clic-for-sonos/id6451395577] * 01:13:38 Michael-CSF-Flipper Zero [https://flipperzero.one/] for hotel rooms * 01:16:29 DLH-CSF-Logic Pro 11.2 [https://support.apple.com/en-asia/109503] adds Flashback Capture, Stem Splitter, and ChatGPT writing tools * 01:18:29 MGG 1095 [https://mgg.fm/1095] Outtro * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones * Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly [https://cachefly.com/] * Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) [http://sothereiwas.us/] * The Debut Film Podcast [https://debutfilmpodcast.com/] – Adam’s new podcast! * Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) [https://businessbrain.show/] and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) [https://www.giggabpodcast.com/] Podcasts * MGG Merch is Available! 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My Zulu Converter is Offline — Mac Geek Gab 1094 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/zulu-converter-offline-mgg1094.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] You’re gonna love this jam-packed episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dive in with a barrage of Quick Tips, like turning your wonky circle sketches into perfect shapes, compressing image sizes with Mail and Squash, and even tricking Safari into showing you paywalled content. Your fellow geeks also bring sharp insights—from switching Night Stand clocks from UTC to local time, to using OnyX for nuking Time Machine snapshots. And yes, CleanMyMac’s Space Lens is back! But that’s just the warm-up. This week’s geek-fueled highlight? Custom Focus Modes. Listeners share brilliant ways to reclaim their attention—like silencing politics, syncing modes to time and place, and creating modes for everything from church to live sports. You’ll also get answers to smart questions about iMessage quirks, 5G Standalone, and whether your IoT network is friend or foe. Stay ahead of the curve with a peek into visionOS 26 and the next Podcasts app update—and remember, Don’t Get Caught. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1094 [https://mgg.fm/1094] for Monday, June 16th [https://nationaltoday.com/june-16], 2025 * June 16th: Take Your Cat to Work Day [https://nationaltoday.com/take-your-cat-to-work-day/] * Police Code 10-94 [https://policecodes.net/ten-codes/10-94] – Street Racing * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – 1MORE * We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock [https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/] on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! * 00:06:23 Ad feedback? * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 BoyMax-QT-Hold your finger down after drawing a circle with MarkUp, and it will make it a perfect oval/circle * 00:08:11 Bill-QT-Use Apple Mail to Quickly Reduce Photos * Squash (for Mac) [https://www.realmacsoftware.com/squash/] * ImageOptim [https://imageoptim.com/mac] * Permute [https://software.charliemonroe.net/permute/] * 00:13:44 Joe-QT-Hide Distracting Items to read (some) paywalled content in Safari * 00:18:05 QT-Night Stand Mode Clock on UTC – Fix to Local * 00:22:24 Shannon-QT-1092 [https://mgg.fm/1092]-OnyX can delete Snapshots en masse * 00:25:34 Jenn-QT-Space Lens is BACK in Clean My Mac * 00:26:56 SPONSOR: Fireflies AI [https://fireflies.ai/mgg]. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. 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Go to https://surfshark.com/mgg [https://surfshark.com/mgg] or use code MGG at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! * Your Custom Focus Modes * 00:30:01 Randy-Custom Focus Mode: Church * 00:31:05 Derek-Custom Focus Mode: No Politics! * 00:32:43 Brian-1092 [https://mgg.fm/1092]-Triggering work focus mode by time and location * 00:34:06 Harvey-1092 [https://mgg.fm/1092]-Use Focus Modes with the Action button…and when watching Live Sports * 00:36:17 Steve-1092 [https://mgg.fm/1092]-Using Focus Modes to manage notifications and let me know what mode I’m in * 00:39:04 Henry-1092 [https://mgg.fm/1092]-Focus modes for night vision, inspiration, sleep, and more * 00:41:44 Adam’s Audio Issues…Continue * 00:44:51 Darrin-Custom Focus Modes: Morning, Daytime, Evening, Sleep * 00:46:15 SPONSOR: Yoink from Eternal Storms [https://eternalstorms.at/yoink/mac]. Yoink is a temporary “shelf” that makes drag-and-drop easier for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 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Hello Again, Round-Rect! — Mac Geek Gab 1093 [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hello-again-round-rect-mgg1093.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into everything Apple announced for macOS 26 “Tahoe” and beyond. Get the scoop on which Macs make the cut, how Spotlight finally grows up into a proper launcher—with clipboard history—and why Shortcuts just became your new automation best friend. iPadOS 26 is the surprise hero with windowed multitasking, background tasks, audio input selection, and full-on live translation across the board. This update shifts iPads closer to Mac territory than ever before. Don’t Get Caught sleeping on these power features. From Apple Intelligence to Xcode 26’s Swift Assist, it’s clear Apple’s leaning hard into AI and dev tools. You’ll hear why Craig Federighi says they delayed some of this to keep the quality bar high—and why that might be a good thing. Over on iOS 26, Hold Assist and group chat polls offer real upgrades, and Apple Maps now lets you set preferred routes. You’ll also learn what’s new in Apple Wallet, visionOS (yes, widgets and PS VR2 support!), and watchOS 26’s Wrist Flick and Workout Buddy. It’s a whirlwind tour of what’s next—served with your favorite geeky insights. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1093 [https://mgg.fm/1093] for Monday, June 9th [https://nationaltoday.com/june-9], 2025 * June 9th: National Dark ’n’ Stormy Day [https://nationaltoday.com/international-dark-n-stormy-day/] * Police Code 10-93 [https://policecodes.net/ten-codes/10-93] – Blockage * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – 1MORE * 00:02:32 Liquid Glass * Remembering Bill Atkinson – Round-Rects are Everywhere [https://www.folklore.org/Round_Rects_Are_Everywhere.html] * 00:08:23 macOS 26 “Tahoe” * Which Macs will run macOS 26? [https://www.macobserver.com/news/official-macos-26-tahoe-compatibility-list/] * Spotlight becomes a launcher WITH a Clipboard History [https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/09/apple-has-again-sherlocked-developers-with-clipboard-history] * Shortcuts automations can trigger when you add a file to a folder * 00:23:00 SPONSOR: Storyworth [https://storyworth.com/MACGEEKGAB] uses quick, weekly email prompts to create a unique keepsake hardcover book for you or your loved ones. Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/MACGEEKGAB [https://storyworth.com/MACGEEKGAB]. * 00:24:18 iPadOS 26 * iPad gets windows!! [https://www.wired.com/story/the-ipad-is-a-full-on-computer-now/] * iPad gets audio input selector [https://support.apple.com/guide/logicpro-ipad/devices-lpip53bd0492/ipados] * Background tasks come to iPad [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/ipados-26-introduces-powerful-new-features-that-push-ipad-even-further/] * Live translation comes to all ‘26 Apple OSes [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-introduces-live-translation-across-messages-facetime-and-phone-at-wwdc-25/] * 00:33:50 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab [https://calderalab.com/MGG]. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG [http://calderalab.com/MGG] and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. * 00:35:36 Apple Intelligence * “This work needed more time to reach our high-quality bar” – Craig Federighi on June 9th, 2025 * 00:42:50 Visual Intelligence * 00:44:39 Xcode 26 * Swift Assist [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/apple-empowers-developers-and-fuels-innovation-with-new-tools-and-resources/] * 00:52:06 SPONSOR: Coda [https://coda.io/mgg], the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg [https://coda.io/mgg]. * 00:53:28 iOS 26 * Hold Assist [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKsDiNosjBt/] * Polls in Group Messages [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-is-bringing-polls-to-imessage-in-ios-26/] * Preferred Routes in Apple Maps * 01:07:26 Apple Services * Apple Wallet additions with Digital ID and Order Tracking [https://learn.wallet.apple/id] * 01:09:45 visionOS 26 * Logitech Muse [https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/c/mice] * Playstation VR 2 Sense Controller [https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/psvr] * Insta360 [https://store.insta360.com/product/x5?utm_term=mgg] * Widgets coming to visionOS…and CarPlay! [https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/09/visionos-26-announced-with-spatial-widgets-all-new-personas-more/] * 01:17:12 watchOS 26 * Workout Buddy * Wrist Flick * 01:20:40 MGG 1093 [https://mgg.fm/1093] Outtro * Check out Robert Scovill talking about mixing sound at Sphere on Gig Gab [https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/06/09/sphere-sound-unpacked-robert-scovills-gg485/] * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – 1MORE Headphones * Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly [https://cachefly.com/] * Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) [http://sothereiwas.us/] * The Debut Film Podcast [https://debutfilmpodcast.com/] – Adam’s new podcast! * Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) [https://businessbrain.show/] and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) [https://www.giggabpodcast.com/] Podcasts * MGG Merch is Available! 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MGG...Jeopardy Style — Mac Geek Gab 1092 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/jeopardy-style-mgg1092.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’ll learn how to outsmart your tech before it tries to outsmart you. Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton deliver a barrage of Quick Tips, including reviving dead notifications by force-quitting Notification Center, rethinking your Dock layout for remote desktops, and leveraging iOS’s default translate app setting. You’ll also discover how to scrub orphaned system extensions from your Mac, and how Shortcuts can turn your Apple TV into a photo gallery masterpiece. Of course, you know the drill—Don’t Get Caught skipping the smart stuff. Got questions? We’ve got answers. Dig into iPhone VPN conflicts with CarPlay, backup reliability with Carbon Copy Cloner, and the surprising value of an AirTag in your car. You’ll learn about com.apple.asr snapshots, decluttering your Lock Screen, choosing the right Focus modes, and comparing Wi-Fi mesh systems like Eero, Deco, and Orbi. We even tackle the Nvidia SHIELD vs. Apple TV Plex showdown, then wrap it up with Cool Stuff Found like the BoostHero flashlight/jump starter, MailMaven, and a solar car battery. It’s everything your inner geek craves—and more. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1092 [https://mgg.fm/1092] for Monday, June 2nd [https://nationaltoday.com/june-2], 2025 * June 2nd: National Leave Work Early Day [https://nationaltoday.com/national-leave-work-early-day/] * Police Code 10-92 [https://policecodes.net/ten-codes/10-92] – Subject in custody / Parking violation * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – Win an eero Outdoor 7 * WWDC Is Next Week. Got any Predictions? Also, show will be about 17 hours late! * We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock [https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/] on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 Brad-QT-When Notifications Cease, force-quit Notification Center in Activity Monitor * 00:06:29 Hans-QT-Set up your Dock for your remote desktop on the opposite side for a visual reference * 00:07:40 QT-Set a default translate app in iOS 18.4 or later * 00:08:48 Scott-QT-1091-Use Shortcuts and ArtCast [https://artcast.tv/] to create custom Apple TV photo galleries * 00:10:38 Brad-QT-Remove Orphaned System Extensions with systemextensionsctl [https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254922617] * systemextensionsctl list * systemextensionsctl gc  – garbage collect orphaned system extension(s) * 00:15:26 SPONSOR: Square [https://square.com/go/mgg]. 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Is That Foreboding or Foreshadowing? – Mac Geek Gab 1091 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/foreboding-foreshadowing-mgg1091.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] Ever wished you could merge your Apple accounts or automate your lawn care? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to finally merge your Apple accounts, combining your purchases and iCloud data seamlessly. Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the long-awaited solution for those juggling multiple Apple IDs. Don’t get caught with fragmented accounts any longer! The hosts also explore the game-changing effect of robot lawnmowers while reviewing the new Eufy E15, discussing its features, setup process, and potential impact on lawn care. Other topics include managing podcast storage, finding hidden Wi-Fi passwords on your iPhone, and the importance of keeping work and personal data separate on company devices. 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