Who Is The “Perfect” User? – Mac Geek Gab 897

Technology works in different ways for each of us, and it’s often interesting to hear from folks who have different needs about why a certain bit of tech is “perfect” for them (or they “perfect” for it!). In this episode, John and Dave share thoughts from many of you about why tech does (or doesn’t!) fit your needs…and they learn (at least!) five new things along the way. Press play and lets learn together!
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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 897 for Monday, October 25, 2021

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Quick Tips

00:03:35 Todd-QT-Live Text...and more!

Holy Cacao

00:05:40 David-QT-Group Reminders

00:07:59 Bruce-QT-895-App Store Reload using Command-R

00:11:49 Todd-QT-895-Use Command-R to refresh Mac App Store and Software Updates

00:13:02 QT-Hold and Pull Left in Messages trail to see timestamps

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What New Tech Is Perfect For You?

00:19:11 Chris-iCloud Custom Domain Target User

00:25:18 Owning your own domain

00:29:25 Dave-896-I'm the perfect Siri Voice Plan user

00:35:23 BradMacPro-Fast Charging new MacBook Pros is...inconsistent

00:39:01 Scott-896-Missing the Apple Silicon Desktops

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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!

00:47:04 Bruce-Future of Apple Scripting

00:52:59 Ben-CSF-895-Don't Forget About iTunes Match

DS Audio

00:58:45 Kenny-Why does my Bluetooth Drop Out?

01:06:21 Neal-894-TouchID and sudo Deets

auth sufficient pam_tid.so

01:10:34 Dan-Add Apple Watch to authenticate for sudo

01:12:20 MGG 897 Outtro

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