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In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into a treasure trove of quick tips and solutions for Apple enthusiasts. Right off the bat, they explore quirky functionalities like cutting paper out of pictures and plopping it into Notes, crafting stickers with iOS 17, and utilizing the optimized charging mode in watchOS 10.

The duo also delves into the iPhone 15’s new 80% battery optimization feature, while also revealing how a simple battery replacement could rejuvenate an aging iPhone. The discussion transitions into handy tricks for new iPhone users, ensuring they “Don’t Get Caught” in a data drought by re-enabling Low Data Mode, and how updating to tvOS 17 allows your iPhone to locate your elusive Siri Remote.

The second half of the show is a deep dive into listener questions, where the hosts unravel the conundrum of using tags versus folders in Notes and training iCloud’s Junk Mail Filters to behave. They also navigate the maze of password management, debating the merit of frequent password changes.

Tech aficionados will appreciate the segment on the best multi-ended USB-C cables and a roundup of cool finds like the Jellycuts app for writing Shortcuts as code, making VPN apps a reality on Apple TV with Tailscale, and a review of portable, budget-friendly 1080P screens.

The episode wraps up with a look at wireless earbuds with interactive case screens, keeping listeners tuned in to the latest gadgets and gizmos in the Apple ecosystem.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1002 for Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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  • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
• 00:02:27 MGG Zoom Hangout on Sunday, 10/8, 7pm EDT: Let’s Talk Email Clients and Service Providers!
• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Mac-QT-Cut Paper Out of Picture and Put it in Notes
  • 00:05:06 Todd-QT-Make Stickers with iOS 17 and Store in a Stickers album
  • 00:06:13 JT Ray-QT-watchOS 10’s Optimized Charging Mode for Some Models
  • 00:07:15 DLH-iPhone 15 Battery Optimization Gets New 80% Option
    • AlDente
  • 00:10:50 Aron-QT-Replace Your Battery for a Faster iPhone
  • 00:12:45 QTs for Bartender
  • 00:15:48 Larry-QT-iMessage Could Take Up To 24 Hours to Propagate on a New iPhone
  • 00:18:46 QT-Re-enable Low Data Mode if you got a new iPhone (or a new eSIM)
  • 00:20:24 QT-Update to tvOS 17 and your iPhone can Find your Siri Remote
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  • 00:25:35 PODCAST: Twit.TV has THREE Apple focused shows: MacBreak Weekly, iOS Today, and Hands-on-Mac. Learn more at Twit.TV/Apple
• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
  • 00:26:42 Jeepster-Are Tags or Folders better in Notes?
  • 00:35:09 Bill-How to train iCloud’s Junk Mail Filters?
    • SaneBox
  • 00:42:03 Allison – Changing Passwords Often might not be the best advice
    • Synology 2FA
  • 00:47:47 William-Best USB-C Capable multi-ended cables?
    • Rolling Square inCharge XL
• Show Business
  • 00:51:36 Premium Thanks
• Cool Stuff Found
  • 00:54:04 CSF-Stephen Robles’ SuperMute Shortcut
    • ToolboxPro
  • 00:57:31 Saurabh-CSF-Jellycuts to write Shortcuts as Code instead of Drag-and-Drop
  • 01:00:02 Andrew-CSF-Tailscale for Apple TV – VPN Apps now Possible on AppleTV (also Rod L/PorthosJon)
  • 01:07:49 Inexpensive, 15” 1080P Screens
    • INNOCN N1F PRO 1080p 15” Portable Screen ($114)
    • ViewSonic VA1655 ($112)
  • Dave’s 4K Option
    • KYY 4K Screen ($22