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Migrating Your Mac and Its Data — Mac Geek Gab 847
It seems to be the season… Migration Season, that is! So many new Macs, so many migrations, so much data, and so many questions! Thankfully your two favorite geeks have answers, as does the MGG Family. Press play and listen as John and Dave take you through all these and more. Of course, there's more: Quick Tips are aplenty and there might even be some Cool Stuff Found! Whatever it is, you'll enjoy learning at least five new things this episode!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 847 for Monday, December 7, 2020
- Quick Tips
- 00:01:52 Simon-QT-Better Date Picker for iOS 14
- 00:03:10 Andrew-QT-Asking Siri to Help
- 00:06:28 Scott-QT-Use Your Watch’s Camera App to Locate Your iPhone
- 00:08:40 Kristy-QT-Reset Apple Watch if You Can’t See It
- 00:10:42 Brian-QT-Out of Space on your S3 Watch? Unpair and Re-pair it
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- Wi-Fi and Internet
- 00:16:22 David-Which Wi-Fi 6 Standalone Router?
- AmpliFi Alien
- Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6
- Asus Wi-Fi 6
- 00:23:38 Brent-Which Standalone Router to buy Today?
- TP-Link Archer AX1800
- 00:30:20 Russell-Someone is Using My Router
- 00:35:25 Mark-Which DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem?
- Netgear’s Combo Cable/Modem/Routers
- Netgear CM1100
- Netgear CM2000
- Motorola MB8600
- Arris S33
- 00:41:48 Scott-Zoom Needs Wi-Fi Reset Each Time
- eero Adds Data usage (for Network and by device)
- Xfinity adds data caps
- 00:16:22 David-Which Wi-Fi 6 Standalone Router?
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- Magsafe Charging
- 00:51:34 MagSafe vs. Wired Power Loss
- 00:58:40 Separate Spaces for Displays
- CSF-ViewSonic CG1655 Portable 1080p Monitor
- 01:06:31 Enabling Hotel Room TV HDMI
- Migrating Your Mac and Its Data
- 01:10:39 Bill-What died in my MacBook Air?
- 01:15:04 Rick-Migrating to a New Mac
- 01:19:40 Judy-Migrating to M1 Mac
- The Mac Observer’s Daily Observations
- MacUpdater
- SmallCubed MailSuite
- 01:26:29 Peter-Nuking and Paving an M1 Mac
- 01:28:12 MGG 846 Outtro
- This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
- MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
- The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
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