Tea Time with Your Favorite Geeks

Struggling with aliased folders not updating their modified dates? We’ve got a solution for you! This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on how to use Terminal to keep your aliased folders up-to-date. It’s a simple trick that can save you a lot of hassle. As usual, Adam, Dave, and Pete dive into a variety of topics, ensuring you learn at least five new things. From the intricacies of using QuickLook in open/save dialog boxes to managing your home screen apps with ease, there’s something for every Mac enthusiast. Plus, discover how to make the most of your Apple Watch’s new features and the hidden potential of your iPhone’s action button. Don’t miss the “Don’t Get Caught” segment, where listeners share their experiences to help you avoid common tech pitfalls. This week, learn about the quirks of Face ID and Spotlight search, and why you should be cautious with email bounce messages. Ready to level up your tech game? Click and listen to Mac Geek Gab Episode 1063 now, and remember, “Don’t Get Caught!” 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1063 for Monday, November 11th, 2024 November 11th: Veterans Days (ok, and also Metal Day… because this one goes to eleven!) Police Code 10-63 – Subject positive / Prepare to copy 00:03:48 MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Tony-QT-Change the ‘Modified’ date of a Folder in Finder 00:05:12 Dangerous Aliases  00:09:30 Patrick-QT-Re-Establish AirPods as Primary Device with one touch 00:12:42 Patrick-QT-Use QuickLook in Open & Save Dialogs Default Folder X (in Setapp) 00:17:28 Henry-QT-Add duplicate App icons to your home screens 00:20:21 Hiding apps in iOS 18 00:24:42 Paul-QT-Drag Finder Folders into Open and Save Dialogs for location 00:26:34 Todd-QT-Swipe Up or Scroll Down with the Crown to open Apple Watch Smart Stack 00:30:58 Steve-QT-Select the Calendar with Click-and-hold 00:31:43 DocRock-Screenshot Instagram (or YouTube) to get a clickable link 00:33:22 iOS 18.2 (currently beta) press-and-hold on camera button for Image Intelligence 00:39:30 Control Center now has 4 screens – custom (or your favs), Currently Playing, Home, Network (Swipe to select) Our Sponsors! 00:40:50 SPONSOR: Glean’s powerful AI connects and understands all your company data across the apps you use every day, helping you find answers, generate content, and automate work. 00:42:16 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Don’t Get Caught 00:43:36 Jeff-DGC-Unlock an App for Spotlight to Index – Then re-lock it! 00:46:23 Kent-DGC-Be cautious when classifying bounce messages as spam Show Business 00:50:52 MGG Reviews 2024-Nov-7 00:53:31 The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new show! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:55:46 Bruce-Q-How to make a window full height. Magnet for macOS