Using Public WiFi safely

Spotlight search

The Old Mac Gang chats about the new Spotlight on MacOS Tahoe, how they use it, and some challengers that also work. * Search for Anything with Spotlight on Mac — Apple Support (Mac User Guide) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/search-with-spotlight-mchlp1008/mac * Narrow Your Search Results in Spotlight on Mac — Apple Support (Mac User Guide) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/narrow-search-results-in-spotlight-mchl4d69efd3/mac * Spotlight Settings on Mac — Apple Support https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/spotlight-settings-on-mac-mchl54d95e8a/mac * How to Use the All-New Spotlight in macOS 26 Tahoe — Cult of Mac https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/spotlight-mac * Spotlight Search in macOS Tahoe: What’s New — TWiT.TV (Hands-On Apple #202) https://twit.tv/posts/tech/spotlight-search-macos-tahoe-whats-new * Spotlight Search Tips Mac — AppleMagazine https://applemagazine.com/spotlight-search-tips-mac/ HoudahSpot (also on SetApp) https://www.houdah.com/houdahSpot/ Alfred https://www.alfredapp.com/ Contact us: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Visit the network: ThePodTalk.Net YouTube: YouTube.com/@OldMacGang

Tech Travel Gear

The Old Mac Gang shares their favorite travel tech hardware and a few misses they've had. Resource links: AARP: Tech Use and Adoption Keeps Surging Among Older Adults — AARP Research 2026 https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/technology/internet-media-devices/2026-technology-trends-older-adults/ Best Travel Gadgets of 2026 — Men's Journal https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/best-travel-gadgets Best Tech Gifts for Frequent Travelers 2026 — Pack Hacker https://www.packhacker.com/blog/general/best-tech-gifts/ Top 20 Tech Gadgets for Seniors in 2025 — Vertu https://vertu.com/lifestyle/age-proofing-your-life-top-20-tech-gadgets-for-seniors-in-2025/ Top Tech Gadgets Every Senior Should Have in 2025 — AllSeniors.org https://allseniors.org/articles/top-tech-gadgets-every-senior-should-have-in-2025/ 12 Essential MagSafe Accessories for Travel — TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/home/12-essential-magsafe-accessories-for-travel Best Travel Gear of 2026: 26 Expert-Tested Essentials — Jetsetter Guide https://jetsetterguide.com/travel-gadgets/best-travel-gear-2026-26-expert-tested-essentials Anker & INIU Portable Charger (B&H / Best Buy) https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&st=mophie%20charger RORRY Portable Charger, 10000mAh PD 20W Fast Charging Power Bank with Built-in Cables https://tinyurl.com/2nzm4te5 USB C Data Blocker, (4-Pack) USB A to USB C https://tinyurl.com/3kw2w7b6 EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter https://tinyurl.com/2p9pumdu Travelkin Travel Electronic Cord Organizer Travel Case https://tinyurl.com/44pjkxn2 SPOTMINDERS Tracking Card https://www.spotminders.com/products/spotminders-tracking-cards Magnetic Anti-Lost Straps for AirPods https://tinyurl.com/nhm28kwr Tribit PocketGo Bluetooth Shower Speaker https://tinyurl.com/tudb4szc MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth and Sleep Mask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S2WXBP8?tag=slashgearcom-yahoo-20&th=1 USB C to Type C LED Light Up Charger Cord RGB Gradual Changing https://is.gd/SSbxPr YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

Apple Wallet

Marty, Peter, Bob, and Chris talk about how theyeach use the aspects of the Apple Wallet Wallet — Apple https://www.apple.com/wallet/ [https://www.apple.com/wallet/] Apple Wallet keeps getting better, here's what'snew and coming next — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/14/apple-wallet-keeps-getting-better-heres-whats-new-and-coming-next/ [https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/14/apple-wallet-keeps-getting-better-heres-whats-new-and-coming-next/] Apple Wallet is quietly getting a massiveupgrade — Pocket-Lint https://www.pocket-lint.com/new-apple-wallet-features-finally-gaining-traction-others-on-the-way/ [https://www.pocket-lint.com/new-apple-wallet-features-finally-gaining-traction-others-on-the-way/] These U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver'sLicenses — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/28/future-iphone-drivers-license-states/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/28/future-iphone-drivers-license-states/] Apple Pay for Transit Now Works in These 12 U.S.Cities — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-pay-transit-us-cities/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-pay-transit-us-cities/] These Apple Wallet Features Replaced My PhysicalWallet — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/12/these-apple-wallet-features-helped-me-replace-my-physical-wallet-video/ [https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/12/these-apple-wallet-features-helped-me-replace-my-physical-wallet-video/] Every Card You Can Add to Apple Wallet (Complete2026 List) — NeatPass https://neatpass.app/learn/cards-you-can-add-apple-wallet [https://neatpass.app/learn/cards-you-can-add-apple-wallet] iOS 27 Unlocked: Create & Customize AppleWallet Passes — QuantoSei News https://news.quantosei.com/2026/05/05/apple-plans-to-let-users-build-their-own-passes-in-ios-27-wallet-app/ [https://news.quantosei.com/2026/05/05/apple-plans-to-let-users-build-their-own-passes-in-ios-27-wallet-app/] Add your driver's license to Apple Wallet —Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/111803 [https://support.apple.com/en-us/111803] Use Express Mode with transit cards, passes, andkeys in Apple Wallet — Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/105123 [https://support.apple.com/en-us/105123] When will your state let you add your ID toApple Wallet? — Cult of Mac https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-wallet-id-states [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-wallet-id-states] Additional Links Apple Wallet — Boarding Passes overview https://www.apple.com/wallet/ [https://www.apple.com/wallet/] Pass2U Wallet (third-party pass creator) https://www.pass2u.net/ [https://www.pass2u.net/] Where you can ride transit using Apple Pay —Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/118625 [https://support.apple.com/en-us/118625] Supported vehicles for Apple car key https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211234 [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211234] TWZKG for MagSafe Wallet, 5 Cards Holder with Stand, Magnetic Phone Wallet Stand for iPhone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG3K1GK [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG3K1GK]Website: The PodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTakNetwork@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@OldMacGang

Text to Speech

The Old Mac Gang talk about their use of text to speech functions available on your Apple products. How to Use Text to Speech on Mac: The Complete Guide (2026) — AnySpeech https://anyspeech.io/blog/how-to-use-text-to-speech-on-mac Text to Speech on Mac: Tools, Apps & AI Alternatives (2026) — AI Dictation https://aidictation.com/blog/text-to-speech-mac 5 Best Text-to-Speech Apps for Mac in 2026 — WordWand https://wordwand.co/blog/best-text-to-speech-mac-app-2026 Best Text to Speech AI Tools for Mac, iOS, and Cross-Platform Users in 2025 — Apple Gazette https://www.applegazette.com/resources/best-text-to-speech-ai-tools-for-mac-ios-and-cross-platform-users-in-2025/ The Useful Mac Spoken Content Accessibility Features — MacMost https://macmost.com/the-useful-mac-spoken-content-accessibility-features.html Writers: Use Spoken Content to Proof Text on Mac and iPad — Revert to Saved https://reverttosaved.com/2023/09/21/writers-use-the-spoken-content-accessibility-feature-to-have-your-mac-and-ipad-read-words-and-help-you-proof-text/ The 9 Best Dictation and Speech-to-Text Software in 2026 — Zapier https://zapier.com/blog/best-text-dictation-software/ Matter app https://www.getmatter.com/ Instapaper https://www.instapaper.com/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@oldmacgang Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Website; ThePodTalk.Net

Using Public WiFi safely

The Old Mac Gang speaks about how they handle use (or not) of public WiFi How to Stay Safe on Public WiFi: A 2026 Guide — Simply Tech Today https://www.simplytechtoday.com/how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wifi/ Public Wi-Fi: A Guide to the Risks and How to Stay Safe — Norton https://us.norton.com/blog/privacy/public-wifi Public Wi-Fi Security Measures — What You Need to Know in 2026 — The Secure Patrol https://www.thesecurepatrol.com/public-wi-fi-security-measures/ How to Secure macOS, iOS, and iPadOS on a Public WiFi Network — Coywolf https://coywolf.com/reviews/software/how-to-secure-macos-and-ios-on-a-public-wifi-network/ Protecting Your Mac on Public Wi-Fi in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide — MacUpdate https://www.macupdate.com/how-to/protecting-your-mac-on-public-wi-fi-in-2025-a-step-by-step-guide Best VPN for Mac 2026: Fastest & Safest Mac VPNs Tested by Experts — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/231047/best-vpn-for-mac.html Using Public WiFi Safety Questions — MacRumors Community Forums https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/using-public-wifi-safety-questions.2477931/ 5 Essential Tips for Secure Public Wi-Fi Use in 2025 — Analytics Insight https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/5-essential-tips-for-secure-public-wi-fi-use-in-2025 Tailscale https://tailscale.com ExpressVPN https://www.expressvpn.com SurfShark https://surfshark.com/ Juice Jacking Blocker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5D5DP96 YouTube: youtube.com/@FadeToChat Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com