<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="MOAR POWER...To Travel? — Mac Geek Gab 1030 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/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=230%2C230&ssl=1 230w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=160%2C160&ssl=1 160w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/moar-power-travel-mgg1030.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />This week&#8217;s Mac Geek Gab episode, featuring Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, is jam-packed with actionable advice for all things Mac. Kick off with a life-hack: always snap a photo of your airport parking spot to find it easily upon return. Discover the convenience of QuickLook by simply holding the Space Bar, and dive into customizing your Mac experience with tools like Karabiner-Elements and Keyboard Maestro for remapping keys and automating tasks. The episode doesn&#8217;t stop there; it dives deep into optimizing your home network with mesh systems and the latest in Wi-Fi technology, comparing Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and the futuristic Wi-Fi 7, ensuring your setup doesn&#8217;t get left in the digital dust.
When it comes to safeguarding your digital life, &#8220;Don&#8217;t Get Caught&#8221; unprepared. The team covers the importance of using your mic&#8217;s mute feature wisely, backs up data with Carbon Copy Cloner, and secures your network with the latest and greatest tools. Tips on preventing iCloud sync mishaps with the .nosync option, and a discussion on whether antivirus software is a necessity for Mac users, provide you with the knowledge to protect your devices and personal information. Every minute is filled with insights and tips designed to empower you to get the most out of your Mac and network setup, without getting caught by common pitfalls.
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<li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1030">Mac Geek Gab 1030</a> for Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/march-25-holidays/">March 25th</a>, 2024
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<li aria-level="1">March 25: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/tolkien-reading-day/">Tolkien Reading Day</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/discord">The MGG Discord Server is Live!</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/merch">The MGG Merch Store is Live!</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Quick Tips
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<li aria-level="1">00:00:01 QT-When parking at the airport, take a pic of your parking location and immediately Favorite it.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:06:29 Simon-QT-A QuickLook QuickTip by holding the Space Bar</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:08:52 Doug-<a href="https://mgg.fm/1028">1028</a>-Remapping Command Key and Automating Zoom Calls
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/">Karabiner-Elements</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.claris.com/filemaker/">FileMaker</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://folivora.ai/">Better Touch Tool</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/">Keyboard Maestro</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/display-menu/id549083868?mt=12">Display Menu</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu_bGbZiiQ&vl=en">Conference Call in Real Life</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:15:09 Using your microphone’s mute switch versus Zoom’s mute switch…the pros and cons.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:19:00 Bob-QT-MGG <a href="https://mgg.fm/1026">1026</a> &#8211; Backing up family laptops
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://bombich.com/">Carbon Copy Cloner</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://tailscale.com/">Tailscale</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:21:42 Martin-QT-1029-Use .nosync to keep folders from syncing to iCloud</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Networking Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 
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<li aria-level="1">00:33:16 Kalle-How best to upgrade my network to mesh and add Ethernet?
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-wifi-system/aimesh-wifi-routers-and-systems/">ASUS AiMesh</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00A121WN6/macgeekgab-20">TP-SG108 Switch</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://ui.com/cloud-gateways/wifi-integrated/express">UniFi Express</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://ui.com/cloud-gateways/wifi-integrated/dream-router">UniFi Dream Router</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/">TP-Link Archer</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">00:51:31 Clif-Should I get Wi-Fi 6, 6E, or 7?
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://eero.com/eero-max-7">eero Max 7</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.tp-link.com/us/wifi7/official/">TP-Link Wi-Fi 7</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">01:06:07 Adam-<a href="https://mgg.fm/1026">1026</a>-Don&#8217;t forget about routers that can act like Time Capsules
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<li aria-level="1">MOAR Power!</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 
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<li aria-level="1">01:09:29 GC-Why does Siri ask about my Google Devices (that I don’t have)?</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:10:07 Jim-Do I Need Antivirus Software?
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/">Malwarebytes</a> (in manual mode)</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/security/firewall-security-seca0e83763f/web">Apple’s Firewall</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102149">Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://cleanmymac.com/blog/remove-malware-virus-mac">CleanMyMac X’s Malware Removal</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">01:17:37 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1030">MGG 1030</a> Outtro
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<li aria-level="1">Bandwidth Provided by <a href="https://cachefly.com/">CacheFly</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: <a href="http://sothereiwas.us/">So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)</a></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>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://macgeekgab.com/premium">This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors</a></li>
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