Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Doing The AirPods Dance — Mac Geek Gab 1098 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/doing-airpods-dance-mgg1098.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] You’re swimming in Quick Tips this week on Mac Geek Gab 1098! You’ll learn how to fix flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi, make your AirPods fit better (hint: flip ’em), and finally tame Hot Corners with a smart modifier key. Discover the secret to custom routes in Apple Maps on iOS 18 and why renaming flags in Mail might be the power move you didn’t know you needed. Oh—and don’t forget: July 14th is National Tape Measure Day, so measure twice before you trigger that accidental corner action. Then it’s your questions answered, from routers with nerdy flexibility to iCloud alias issues and Apple Music migration woes. We dive into why not all USB-C cables are created equal—seriously, Don’t Get Caught with the wrong one—and help you vet display brightness before buying. Plus, Cool Stuff Found brings Raspberry Pi Time Machine backups, Copilot Money, and Setapp’s killer image tools. Always be learning, always be tweaking—just don’t get stuck with bad cables. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1098 [https://mgg.fm/1098] for Monday, July 14th [https://nationaltoday.com/july-14], 2025 * July 14th: National Tape Measure Day [https://nationaltoday.com/national-tape-measure-day/] * Police Code 10-98 [https://police-codes.com/ten-codes/10-98] – Assignment Completed…or…JailBreak! (why can’t both be true?) * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – Victrola Turntable * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 Jim-QT-Add a modifier key to hot corners to keep from accidentally triggering them * 00:02:12 Chicago Tom-QT-Renaming Flags in Apple Mail * 00:04:54 rnDoug-QT-Flip your AirPods upside down to resolve fit issues * 00:08:36 MySpoonIsTooBig & ChicagoTom-QT-Possible fixes for flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi connections * 00:10:32 Chicago Tom-QT-Apple Maps lets you do custom routes in iOS 18, too…kinda * Sponsors * 00:13:33 SPONSOR: K12 [https://k12.com/MGG] can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now – and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG [https://k12.com/MGG] today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now * 00:15:04 SPONSOR: Coda [https://coda.io/mgg], the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! 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Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com [https://constantcontact.com/] * Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! * 00:17:54 Michael-Should I consolidate Dropbox into iCloud to save $$? * Mint Mobile [https://macgeekgab.com/mintmobile] (it’ll cut your “big three” cell phone bill in half) * 00:25:28 Eddie-I need a good, standalone router with some nerdy flexibility * Synology WRX560 [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0BKRFKMM1/macgeekgab-20] * GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CP7S3117/macgeekgab-20] * UniFi Cloud Gateway Max [https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/ucg-max] (doesn’t have Wi-Fi, so you’d need to add that) * 00:30:28 Ian-Why can’t I receive to my new iCloud aliases? * Check out NosillaCast [https://podfeet.com/] * 00:34:02 Michael-New iPhone and watch craziness * Sponsors * 00:41:29 SPONSOR: Function Health [https://www.functionhealth.com/mgg] gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. 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Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG [https://openphone.com/mgg] * Don’t Get Caught * 00:44:22 Paul-DGC-Some inexpensive USB-C cables aren’t equal on both sides [https://www.amazon.com/review/RFIQNX515WSNO] * Mac Geek Gab 996 [https://www.macgeekgab.com/episode/996/] (“What’s the Difference Between USB4 vs. Thunderbolt (3/4) Cables?” starts at 47:50) * 00:51:06 Bob-DGC-You can’t migrate accounts that ever had Apple Music profiles * 00:54:25 RusselG-DGC-Check your nits before you buy a display * DisplayBuddy [https://displaybuddy.app/] * Cool Stuff Found * 01:00:30 Joel-CSF-1096 [https://mgg.fm/1096]–Use Raspberry Pi for Time Machine backups [https://www.kevsrobots.com/blog/timemachine] * 01:02:51 Cory-CSF-Copilot Money [https://copilot.money/] * Using Apple Card [https://www.apple.com/apple-card/] (and Apple Savings [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/04/apple-cards-new-high-yield-savings-account-is-now-available-offering-a-4-point-15-percent-apy/]) as one’s primary card * 01:07:52 JanLandy-CSF-Clop [https://lowtechguys.com/clop/] to auto optimize images, video, PDFs (also in Setapp [https://setapp.com/]) * Permute [https://software.charliemonroe.net/permute/] * Downie [https://software.charliemonroe.net/downie/] * yt-dlp from the Terminal * Show Business * 01:12:15 MGG Premium [https://www.macgeekgab.com/shop/] Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment * 01:16:44 MGG 1098 [https://mgg.fm/1098] Outtro * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – Victrola Turntable * 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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Bring Your Own Dog — Mac Geek Gab 1097 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bring-your-own-dog-mgg1097.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music, and securing your Time Machine volumes inside encrypted APFS containers, this episode is loaded. You’ll rearrange CarPlay apps like a pro, check your battery with Siri, and streamline iCloud Mail aliases. And if you haven’t played with ChatGPT’s new voice mode recently, you’re missing out—it’s weirdly friendly. Then it’s a hard turn into real-world snags, like when JP’s HomePod stopped being a Home Hub—Don’t Get Caught like he did. Adam tries—and fails—to merge his Apple IDs, raising red flags for developer account holders. Cool Stuff Found includes retro-modern turntables from Victrola (this month’s MGG giveaway!) and a handy AirPods noise guide. Listener questions dig into hostname quirks and CarPlay glitches, and the crew weighs in on Apple’s 2026 OS betas. Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 a solid 95%, so maybe it’s time to test the waters—maybe just not on your main device? * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1097 [https://mgg.fm/1097] for Monday, July 7th [https://nationaltoday.com/july-7], 2025 * July 7th: World Chocolate Day [https://nationaltoday.com/world-chocolate-day/] * Police Code 10-97 [https://police-codes.com/ten-codes/10-97] – Arrived at Scene * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – Victrola Turntable * The MGG Merch Store is Live! [https://macgeekgab.com/merch] * 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 Dan-QT-Tab from Notes List to get to Start of Note * 00:04:44 Tony-QT-Apple Music Create Station – Spotify also * 00:06:06 Allen-QT-Encrypt your Time Machine Volumes inside an APFS container * 2TB Crucial X9 Pro SSD [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0C9WHSZZN/macgeekgab-20] * 00:08:18 Joe-QT-Apple iCloud Mail Aliases * 00:11:08 Steve-QT-With CarPlay (or not) you can ask Siri for your iPhone’s battery percentage * 00:13:24 Who is using Alexa+ Early Access? * 00:17:39 ChatGPT’s voice mode…is friendlier * 00:18:40 Gary-QT-ReArrange Apps in CarPlay to suit your needs! * 00:19:59 Tim-QT-Show alternate directions in Apple Maps CarPlay * Sponsors * 00:21:06 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. Get 2 months free at Fireflies.ai/mgg [https://fireflies.ai/mgg]. * 00:22:34 SPONSOR: Strawberry.me [https://strawberry.me/mgg]. Own Your Future. Discover what’s possible with a professional coach by your side. Visit Strawberry.me/MGG [https://strawberry.me/mgg] or use code MGG to claim your $50 credit today. * Don’t Get Caught * 00:23:53 JP-I got caught with my HomePod stopping acting as a HomeHub * 00:30:49 Fr-John-DGC Follow Up-CleanMyMac Not as effective as MacUpdater * 00:31:48 Bob-CSF-Latest [https://max.codes/latest/] lets you check for software updates on your Mac * On Merging Your Apple IDs * 00:33:11 Adam could NOT merge his two Apple IDs, possibly because he has a developer account? * Sponsors * 00:44:07 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. 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Every Monday morning, The 5 AM Miracle is here to help you dominate your day before breakfast, create powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. * Cool Stuff Found * 00:48:12 CSF-Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable [https://www.macgeekgab.com/victrola-turntable-2025-giveaway/] * 00:52:18 CSF-Victrola Revolution GO 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Rechargeable Record Player with Built-in Speakers [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09FF8VK1R/macgeekgab-20] * 00:54:35 PJ-CSF-AirPods Noises Reference Page [https://airpodnoises.net/] * 00:56:06 Deborah-CSF-1096-OWC’s Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter [https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB3ADP2DPT/] * Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! * 00:59:36 Alan-Why does my Mac’s local hostname keep adding and increasing numbers at the end? * 01:06:06 Tim-Why Cellular Connectivity Issue with CarPlay * iDoing Android Head Unit [https://www.idoingstereo.com/] * Apple’s Upcoming 2026 OSes * 01:11:37 rnDoug-Before you install iPadOS 26 beta… * 01:13:32 Adam’s having a good iPadOS 26 beta experience…for the most part * 01:14:23 Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 beta a 95% rating * 01:17:27 MGG 1097 [https://mgg.fm/1097] Outtro * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – Victrola Turntable * 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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He's Mr. Hundred and One! — Mac Geek Gab 1096 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mr-101-mgg1096.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] You’re about to level up your tech game with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that’ll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. From keeping tabs on low AirPods battery via the Today view widget to renaming your Spaces for better Mac workflow, it’s all here. Discover magnetic AirTag mounts, a Zulu Time converter, a portable vac/blower combo, and even a 10Gbps SSD that’s thinner than your AirPods case. And if you’ve been craving better backups, networked Time Machine options from Synology and Buffalo make an appearance, too. Don’t Get Caught without them. Ever thought of doing a clean install straight from macOS Settings? You can. Migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon? Yeah, it “just works.” Plus, we answer listener questions on fixing autocorrect quirks, exporting text replacements, and balancing podcast audio using tools like Overcast and Levelator. Got a slow-booting iMac? Try verbose mode and dive deep with the Terminal. And if you’re monitor shopping, we’ve got budget picks ranging from Sceptre to Philips. This episode’s packed—just the way you like it. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1096 [https://mgg.fm/1096] for Monday, June 30th [https://nationaltoday.com/june-30], 2025 * June 30th: Social Media Day [https://nationaltoday.com/social-media-day/] * What is “Wook Flu”? [https://chatgpt.com/share/685eb60b-e2ac-8010-a74c-169eb862054c] * Police Code 10-96 [https://policecodes.net/ten-codes/10-96] – Mental patient / Detain suspect * 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! * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 Scott-QT-Use the Batteries widget in Today view to see low AirPods * Cool Stuff Found * 00:03:29 Richard-CSF-AirTag Magnetic Aero [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DX198NZ5/macgeekgab-20] * 00:05:02 Ben-CSF-Spaces Renamer [https://github.com/dado3212/spaces-renamer] to assign names to your Mac’s spaces * 00:06:25 Andrew-CSF-Time Zone Converter [https://timezoneconverterapp.com/] for Zulu Time * 00:09:01 CSF-Ampace Andes 1500 Power Station [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0D7HN5RGD/macgeekgab-20] * 00:13:18 CSF-Scosche Portable Vac / Blower [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DS2SYTNP/macgeekgab-20] * Sponsors * 00:16:16 SPONSOR: Wix [https://bit.ly/43XQ3JB] puts incredible website creation at your fingertips with their AI site builder. It’s fun and it’s drag-and-drop easy. Go to Wix.com [https://bit.ly/43XQ3JB] to start building your website today. 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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! * Cool Stuff Found for backups and more * 00:18:51 CSF-Crucial 2TB SSD [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CGW18S6Y/macgeekgab-20] – 10GBps USB-C – $121 (about the size than an AirPods case) * CSF-Anker 4-in1 USB-C Hub [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CS69N2Z6/macgeekgab-20] * Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1, 4K HDMI) [https://www.anker.com/products/a8356?variant=42474958028950&collections_4-port-usb-c-hub=undefined&Sort_by=Recommended] * 00:24:18 Partitioning vs. Multiple Volumes with APFS * 00:30:25 Brian-What device for simple networked Time Machine? * Buffalo LinkStation [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00JKM0A36/macgeekgab-20] * LinkStation Time Machine support [https://www.buffaloamericas.com/knowledge-base/configuring-os-x-time-machine-with-a-buffalo-linkstation] * Synology BeeStation [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CSSR38F1/macgeekgab-20] (also with TimeMachine support [https://kb.synology.com/en-us/BeeStation/tutorial/BeeStation_backup_Mac_Time_Machine]) * 00:39:27 What about a WiFi NAS? * 00:41:12 Darrin-QT-Clean Install right in macOS Settings * 00:45:47 Peter-QT-1095 [https://mgg.fm/1095]-Migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon “just works” * Sponsors * 00:49:09 SPONSOR: ScreenFloat 2 [https://eternalstorms.at/ScreenFloat/]. 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Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com [https://constantcontact.com/]. * Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! * 00:52:01 TonyB-How do I stop macOS from correcting a single word/name? * 00:54:07 Right-click on your Mac to export your text replacements * 00:55:58 Hinches-How can I balance podcast audio when one person is louder than the other? * Overcast [https://overcast.fm/] * Levelator [https://www.videohelp.com/software/The-Levelator] * AES “Recommendation for Loudness of Audio Streaming & Network File Playback.” [https://producenewmedia.com/aes-recommendation-for-loudness-of-audio-streaming-network-file-playback] * 01:01:48 Bob-My 2019 iMac started booting very, very slowly * MacPaw – How to boot your Mac in verbose mode [https://macpaw.com/how-to/boot-verbose-mode] * sudo nvram boot-args=”-v” * 01:07:21 Dan-Which 27″ Display should I get? * Samsung for $250 [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0D1DZNL3H/macgeekgab-20] * Sceptre for $180 [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B098HQ8YRX/macgeekgab-20] * Monoprice (refurbished) for $250 [https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24452] * Dell for $280 [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0F1GF1KFC/macgeekgab-20] * LG for 399 [https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=47941] * Philips Creator Series for $433 [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0C86M1RVD/macgeekgab-20] * 01:14:43 MGG 1096 [https://mgg.fm/1096] 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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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]. Go to https://surfshark.com/mgg [https://surfshark.com/mgg] or use code MGG at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! * 00:23:23 SPONSOR: OWC’s Envoy Ultra [https://www.owc.com/solutions/envoy-ultra], their super-fast Thunderbolt 5 SSD. * 00:24:41 SPONSOR: IDEO U. [https://ideou.com/mgg] Practical, relevant courses designed to seamlessly transition you from theory to practice. 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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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! 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