Battery Battles, Font Fun, and Ad Blockers...Oh My!

Are you tired of struggling with password management and battery life on your Mac? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to streamline your password management experience by using the escape key to dismiss Apple’s autofill dialog and access your preferred password manager. Learn about the debate between Apple’s built-in password management and third-party options like 1Password. The hosts also dive into battery management techniques, discussing the pros and cons of apps like Al Dente versus Apple’s native battery health features. But that’s not all! Get Quick Tips on using the terminal command “last reboot” to view your Mac’s shutdown history, and learn how to remove unwanted fonts using Font Book. In Cool Stuff Found, explore new AirTag accessories for pet tracking and check out the Insta360 Link webcam for improved video quality. Don’t get caught without these valuable insights – tune in to Mac Geek Gab for all this and more! Ready to supercharge your Mac knowledge? Listen now and discover at least five new things in this episode of Mac Geek Gab! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1074 for Monday, January 27th, 2025 January 27th: Bubblewrap Appreciation Day Police Code 10-74 – How do you copy / Smoke report / “Mental Person” You Decide! NF-Listener MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG Hat from our new merch store! Quick Tips 00:00:01 JMM-QT-Long Press Files App Icon to Pull Up Scan Menu Option 00:04:14 Kirschen-QT-Type `last reboot` and it’ll show you all recent shutdowns and reboots 00:05:40 Adam-QT-If you’re using Apple Passwords and 1Password, ‘escape’ is your friend 00:10:02 Keep a photo of your license and passport on your phone 00:12:43 StephenA-QT-Fool Websites that ‘block’ Pasting data such as Passwords 00:16:36 Gary-QT-Wow Apple Watch Camera App 00:18:55 JEhndal-QT-Use a cable for software updates on iOS/iPadOS devices if space is a problem Use encrypted backups to backup your iPhone’s health data 00:22:11 Scott-QT-Create a Silence Unknown Callers shortcut 00:23:27 Ferrers (and everyone in the chat)-QT-Shift-and-scroll to change your mouse to sideways 00:26:30 Mental Triggers for The Virtual Rolodex Sponsor 00:31:48 SPONSOR: OWC’s new Thunderbolt 5 hub is available and is compatible with Macs, PCs, and iPads Pro. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:17 Andrew-What’s the best way to manage my MacBook’s battery? AlDente for Mac 00:44:21 Valentine-Best Thunderbolt Dock Rec? OWC ClingOn USB-C Securing Device 00:52:49 Phil-Which Ad Blocker to replace Vinegar? uBlock Origin 1Blocker Ghostery 01:01:23 David-How do I remove fonts from my Mac? 01:06:37 Font Tips: Use the My Fonts tab to see which ones you installed, and create your own Font Collections Cool Stuff Found 01:08:40 CSF-Sonos now supports Lossless Apple Music Quality 01:11:54 MySpoonIsTooBig-CSF Elevation La...