<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Innovation or Irritation? UX Crimes and Misdemeanors — Mac Geek Gab 1114 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=230%2C230&ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=160%2C160&ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/innovation-irritation-ux-crimes-mgg1114.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>In Mac Geek Gab 1114, you’ll uncover a ton of real-world Apple wisdom — from mastering Apple TV’s hidden control center to supercharging your Mac keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone, control-click your way into Terminal, and even get an alphabetical list from your Dock. Then, dive into listener-shared “Don’t Get Caught” moments like why people don&#8217;t always receive your calendar invites, CarPlay’s uncertain future at GM, and AirTag stealth hacks. And don’t miss the Cool Stuff Found segment, packed with geek-approved tools like Hidden Bar, OVMS for your car, and the Withings Sleep Pad. It’s all here — tips, tricks, and the occasional gotcha — so you can stay ahead of your tech. Don’t Get Caught.</p>
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<li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1114">Mac Geek Gab 1114</a> for Wednesday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/november-3-holidays/">November 3rd</a>, 2025
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<li aria-level="1">November 3rd: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/give-someone-a-dollar-day/">Give Someone a Dollar Day</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Quick Tips
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<li aria-level="1">00:00:01 Tom-QT-Apple TV Control Center by Pressing and Holding TV button</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:03:23 Apple tvOS 26 adds profiles to every startup</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:06:50 <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/products/sharp-tivo-tv-2025/">Sharp TVs use TiVo interface now</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">00:09:30 Thoughts on TV interfaces
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/">JustWatch</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.tvtime.com/">TV Time</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:14:52 QT-Re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:17:01 Bill-QT-<a href="https://mgg.fm/1113">1113</a>-Control-Click to Open in Terminal</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:18:12 Gene-QT-Toggle Between Function and Standard Keys
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<li aria-level="1">Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts… > Services > Shortcuts > Toggle Function Keys</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wordservice/id899972312?mt=12">WordService</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calcservice/id899970159?mt=12">CalcService</a>
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<li aria-level="1">Settings > Keyboard > Services > Text</li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:20:22 Bill-QT-<a href="https://mgg.fm/1113">1113</a>-Right click on Settings in Dock to get Alphabetical Listing</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Don’t Get Caught
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<li aria-level="1">00:25:33 Scott-DGC-Invitations to iCloud-calendar events are only sent to iCloud accounts</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:31:26 Mark UK-DGC-<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/120694">Be aware of which port is the DFU port on your Mac</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">00:34:54 Terry-DGC-<a href="https://apple.news/ANgHPgfLDQemdBrDTCe-r5g">GM will be dropping CarPlay (and Android Auto) from Future Vehicles</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">00:38:30 Chris-DGC-Hide your AirTags in your car</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:40:58 KiwiGraham-DGC-Copy as Pathname doesn’t escape the special characters</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:41:40 DGC-Shortcuts “Match” Fails in macOS 26 until recreated</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
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<li aria-level="1">00:48:23 John-Which AirPods should I get for my wife&#8230;and where?
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<li aria-level="1">AirPods 4</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/airpods">Check Refurbished AirPods</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">But they’re less expensive at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0D1XD1ZV3/macgeekgab-20">Amazon for the AirPods Pro 2</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B088KR36Z7/macgeekgab-20">Comply Tips for AirPods Pro</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:56:42 Kirit-Tahoe vs. the Third Party Utilities</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Cool Stuff Found
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<li aria-level="1">01:02:50 Scott-CSF-<a href="https://mgg.fm/1112">1112</a>&#8211;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hidden-bar/id1452453066?mt=12">Hidden Bar</a> for managing your menu bar</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:04:55 Chris from Malta-<a href="https://mgg.fm/1111">1111</a>&#8211;<a href="https://www.openvehicles.com/">OVMS OBD Adapter</a> for your Car</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:06:22 Terry-CSF-<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/auto-club-app/id1094393125">AAA Auto Club app</a> adds CarPlay features
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/">GasBuddy</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">01:10:10 DLH-CSF-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B078Z1B34S/macgeekgab-20">Withings Sleep Pad</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">01:12:32 Scott-CSF-<a href="https://mgg.fm/1112">1112</a>&#8211;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prettyjson-for-safari/id1445328303?mt=12">prettyJSON for Safari</a> makes JSON look&#8230;prettier!</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:13:37 Bryan-1112-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09QWVYK6V/macgeekgab-20">Logitech Brio 500</a> with Show Mode for your on-desk whiteboard</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Gift Guide
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<li aria-level="1">01:15:00 Adam-GG-<a href="https://www.elevationlab.com/collections/airtag/products/10-year-battery-surface">10-Year Battery<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Adhesive Mount for AirTag</a>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.elevationlab.com/collections/airtag/products/tagvault-surface-security">TagVault<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> &#8211; AirTag Security Mount</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://debutfilmpodcast.com/">The Debut Film Podcast</a> &#8211; Adam’s new podcast!</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dave’s <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs)</a> and <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab (for Working Musicians)</a> Podcasts</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://macgeekgab.com/merch">MGG Merch is Available!</a></li>
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