Learning From Distractions — Mac Geek Gab 909

Everything’s distracting, especially to many of us geeks. That’s ok, though. Listen as John and Dave plow through their distractions to ensure everyone learns at least five new things. Your two favorite geeks troubleshoot AirPods, AirTags, Multitouch, and slow SSDs. They also share Cool Stuff Found from CES and beyond with products from JBL, Shokz, Pozio, Plugable, and more! Press play and enjoy.
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Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 909 for Monday, January 10, 2022

00:02:04 MGG Merch is coming!

Quick Tips

00:06:14 Donna-QT-Get 5% Cash Back with Apple Card Now

00:08:03 Allison-The difference between W1 and H1 chips in Airpods

00:10:07 PCUnix-Plus-Addressing works with iCloud Custom Domains

00:13:46 PCUnix-AirTags Need More Light

00:17:25 Dean Rubine Showing off Multitouch

00:19:19 Joe-Bluetooth Keyboard not recognized at startup with FileVault active

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00:24:19 Check Your Synology Certificates

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Follow-ups

00:31:22 Synology Follow-up

00:34:35 Plus-Addressing and Server-side e-mail rules

Cool Stuff Found

00:37:19 CSF-JBL Pulse 5

00:40:28 CSF-Shokz OpenRun Pro $179.95

00:44:09 CSF-Pozio Privacy Control for Smart Speakers, Phones, More

00:46:52 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-MacMiniVault for colocating your Mini

00:54:18 Speedtest Logistics

00:58:33 CSF-Plugable USB-C Triple 4K Docking Station adds DisplayLink to M1 Macs

01:00:45 CSF-Rush-themed Pinball Machines from Stern Pinball

Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!

01:04:46 Matthew-My AirPods Keep Pairing in The Case

01:10:02 Jason-SSD Slowed to a Crawl

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01:16:49 MGG 909 Outtro

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