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Save Your Data…Safely – Mac Geek Gab 769


macOS Catalina will bring with it a lot of changes, one of which is that a <em>lot</em>of older apps and related hardware won't work. Dave and John answer your questions and share your tips about how to navigate these waters ahead of time… to avoid surprises. In addition, your archives are only as good as the method and medium you use. It's time to talk about data safety and reliability. Plus, your other questions need answers, and that's what happens here on Mac Geek Gab: everyone learns at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 769 for Monday, July 8, 2019
  • 00:01:38 Does LANtastic Exist?
  • 00:02:43 How to avoid non-paying clients?
  • 00:05:46 SPONSOR: Linode – You can build it on Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. WordPress, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive server, Minecraft, Team Fortress 2, and more! Start with a $20 credit using promo code mgg2019 at linode.com/mgg.
  • 00:08:13 Stephen-iMac Rebooting When Printing
    • APC Back-UPS 550
    • Brother HL-L2340DW (and macOS drivers)
    • Reset macOS Printing System
  • 00:17:49 JP-Which VPN … and where to use it?
    • TunnelBear
    • Express VPN
    • Tor Browser
    • TAILS OS
    • 1.1.1.1 App
  • 00:27:55 Bill-Noise Canceling Earbuds
    • Earin M-2
    • Pioneer Rayz Earphones
  • 00:30:47 SPONSOR: Capterra – Visit Capterra.com/MGG for free, today, to find the tools to make an informed software decision for your business.
  • 00:32:50 David-ScanSnap (and other) 32 to 64 for Catalina
    • ScanSnap Home
    • Use Go64 to Check your apps for 32-bit code
  • 00:42:12 Tom-768-Use VueScan for Older Scanners with 32-bit Drivers
  • 00:45:02 Andrew-768-Use Zoom for Remote Screen Sharing/Help
  • 00:46:31 Andrew-CSF-768-RealVNC for Screen Sharing/Help
  • 00:47:53 Bruce-760-Failing USB Hub can Affect Everything
  • 00:52:05 Turn it off, turn it on!
    • PuckTheStar on Instagram
  • 00:54:39 Pat-How come no multi-port USB-C hubs?
    • Larry @ OWC would know!
  • 00:56:51 Pat-QT-Save your data safely
  • 01:01:17 Patrick-QT-Scroll Safari Tabs with Trackpad
  • 01:02:58 SPONSOR: BBEdit from Bare Bones Software is now back in the Mac App Store or Online at BareBones.com
  • 01:04:29 CSF-Atomi Air Conditioner Control
    • Tado Air Conditioner Control (for remotes with an LCD display only)
  • 01:10:13 Greg-CSF-LightsOff
    • NightOwl
  • 01:11:28 Andrew-CSF-Samsung T5 SSD
  • 01:18:00 Bill-CSF-Privacy Pro for iPhone from Disconnect
    • Privacy Pro
  • 01:23:00 MGG 769 Outtro
    • Vote for MGG in the Podcast Awards for July
    • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
    • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
    • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
    • BackBeat Media Podcast Network

 


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