488: Mouseposé

Topics:

-Joe recommends https://photosautomation.com for a multitude of automations, including voice control.

-He also created a series of AppleScript automator workflows to manage multiple Photos libraries.

-Managing multiple display screensavers - http://www.cs.uni-bremen.de/~zach/software/ArtSaver/index.html

-A great tip is the MonitorControl project to manage your external displays. Sam is very grateful.

-An external display that Joe likes is the DELL U2720Q which works over USB-C as well as an Apple TV screen on a second input using HDMI, with HomePod mini for audio.

-One last item is a great keyboard customizer for macOS: Karabiner-Elements. Joe used it to remap his F6 key.

-Sam recommends Miro to create visual collaboration tools. He used it to create a powerful presentation for a client.

-TextSniper is Jerry’s go-to tool to capture text. It’s incredibly useful and simpler than using the built in functionality of the OS to capture text.

-Sam had a troubling issue with a Synology connected to Active Directory. DNS servers were changed without alerting their team and the Synology could no longer display file share data since all permissions were tied to Active Directory.

-One of Joe’s clients calls him AFTER making changes to their VOiP system and needing emergency support.

-Joe received good feedback from Sam and others about using an M2 in clamshell mode. He can now make a more informed decision for a client.

-When setting up a new iPhone, Joe uses John Gruber’s tip to use the device to device transfer instead of iCloud backup. An important factor for this is porting over credentials stored in Keychain.

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486: Marionnettiste

Topics:

-Sam went to the Jamf Nation User Conference and had the opportunity to meet up with long time supporters Jon Brown and Nate Cinal.

-Live Desktop 2 in Addigy is phenomenal. Joe shares his story of remote migrations using this feature.

-Joe also uses a caffeinate command to keep remote computers from going to sleep.

-Addigy received funding. Joe shares his thoughts.

-1Password is great but Joe & Sam still have a few concerns. Mostly over efficiencies in the product.

-Duplications in the Contacts app is still a thing apparently.

-A couple of Sam’s larger clients are asking for phone support. He’s exploring smith.ai but wonders how much better it will be with non technical operators.

-Unlimited phone/email support brings us back to a recent Patreon only show where we discuss Creative Tech’s pricing plan with Tim Pearson.

485: Thats A Good Number Of Nits

Topics:

-Joe decides to change his theme of griping and talks about a positive helpful hint with Safari and auto filling passwords.

-Storing credit card security codes is a nice new add on to Safari on iOS 16.

-How safe is it to send credit card info using iMessage?

-Joe wants advise on Jerry’s new M2 MacBook Air.

-A call for listener feedback from Joe to see if they have had success using an M2 in clamshell mode.

-Find us on MacAdmins Slack at #cmdctrlpwr

-Please support the MacAdmins Foundation!

-Listener Kevin Cox mentions a good tip about a computer that is locked due to the date and time reset.

-Google alerts are another annoyance that Joe gripes about.

-Joe had a struggle with Dun & Bradstreet when he was asked to create a new number. He was immediately bombarded by solicitors.

-Jerry had a similar experience with Lending Tree.

-A win for iCloud Hide My Email.

484: Release The Hounds

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Topics:

-Joe talks about being back on the road and costs/challenges associated with it.

-He had a PepLink Router but doesn’t have as much of a need for it anymore.

-As iCloud is trying to share media, even if it is unable to at the moment, the recipient still receives an alert that the media has been shared with them.

-During extreme heat, the iPhone display seems to dim brightness.

-A discussion brews about the iPhone SOS feature.
-What is the best way to share photos amongst iPhone and Android users?

-Along those lines, the Google Photos app asks for access to ALL photos by default.

-On a positive note, Joe really likes the Focus modes available in iOS 16.

-Jerry does some research on Starlink. The antenna is $600 and activation is $110. Throw in installation costs and you are looking at close to $1000.

-This year’s exit of Burning Man had major traffic jams.

-Jerry talks about concerned calls from his clients about Apple vulnerabilities. His general rule of thumb is to update right away when Apple sends notifications.

-How do you deal with with marketing campaigns from competitors?

-Managing Apple updates using MDM is still not a perfect science.

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483: Burning For You

Topics:

-Joe has recently returned from the annual Burning Man gathering. Jerry has questions.

-Joe is part of a long standing camp that  helps supply water to participants.

-This is the first year that they used Starlink for internet access.

-We learn about the details of how Starlink works.

-The conflict is trying to have technology available but to disconnect while at the event.

-Joe has been recommending Starlink for backup internet for some of his customers. He considers what else he can do to make it a package offering.

-Just contact Joe if you have burning Burning Man questions.