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In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, the trio dives deep into a plethora of tech tips that could revolutionize your digital lifestyle. Kicking things off with a savvy reminder from Craig about opting for Apple Engraving while preserving your device’s resale value, the conversation quickly moves to the underrated utility of Hot Corners and the magic of slide typing on an iPad. Notably, Peter brings a game-changer with BackBlaze’s data recovery solution, emphasizing its free USB restoration service.

For the aquatic adventurers, a quick tweak to prevent your Apple Watch Ultra from prematurely entering Depth mode could save your battery life. The episode also sheds light on miscellaneous quick fixes like using the Notes app for storing recipes and the significance of tracking IP address reservations to maintain your home network’s harmony.

The discussion seamlessly transitions to addressing listener queries, ranging from connecting Thunderbolt displays to Windows laptops, to changing iCloud email passwords, and even dissecting an unusual audio bug affecting your Mac’s left-right balance.

The hosts share insights into creating compelling show art using DALL-E prompts, underlining the importance of creativity in the tech space.

As the conversation wraps up, a critical reminder to safeguard your hearing steals the spotlight, with recommendations for products like Eargasm and Loop Earplugs to prevent auditory damage.

Throughout, the catchphrase “Don’t Get Caught” weaves its way into the narrative, serving as a clever nod to staying ahead in the fast-paced world of technology without falling prey to common pitfalls.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1027 for Monday, March 4th, 2024

March 4: International DM/GM Day

Quick Tips

00:00:01 Craig-QT-Apple Engraving that Doesn’t Lower Resale Value

00:03:51 Andrew-QT-Don’t forget about Hot Corners

StreamDeck

00:08:12 Harvey-QT-Slide typing in an iPad

00:11:42 Peter-QT-BackBlaze Saves the Day & USB Service is “Free” –

00:13:12 QT-Keep your Apple Watch Ultra from going into Depth mode (and burning battery) when casually swimming: Settings > General > Auto-Launch > Threshold When Submerged > At 3ft

Also “Background App Refresh” -> TONS of Apps working!