MGG 625: The Spotlight Clone Wars

Faster chargers, ODB2 dongles, Mac vs. Windows File Paths, MacBook Pro specs, Dropbox, macOS Sierra and the Spotlight Clone Wars are all topics discussed in today's Mac Geek Gab. In fact, they're not just topics, they're <em>your</em> questions answered! Plus, Dave and John go on a good photoanalysisd rant for good measure!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Stuff mentioned:

• Using iPad power adapters with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod (2:40)


• Apple Computers and Displays: Powering peripherals through USB


• Mac Basics: Spotlight helps you find what you‘re looking for (8:24)


• HandBrake (13:58)


• Homebrew (17:02)


• How do I update my local Homebrew packages?


• Mail for Mac: Use Smart Mailboxes to organize messages (20:11)


• Authorize your computer in iTunes (31:55)


• On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) (37:38)


• Automatic


• BlueDriver


• BlueDriver on Amazon


• CarMD


• Dropbox file version history: an overview (43:57)


• Synology CloudStation


• Why Windows Uses Backslashes (49:19)


• Pathconverter


• MacBook Pro (56:07)


• Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro


• Mactracker


• check progress of photoanalysisd (1:09:43)


• Learn how to use Messages (1:16:26)


• The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app


• You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network


• BackBeat Media Podcast Network


• MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of The iOS Show and Applr.

Chapters/Timestamps:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 625

00:02:40 Les-Are faster chargers bad for our devices?

00:08:24 Michael-Spotlight Clone Wars

00:13:58 Roger-Handbrake and macOS Sierra

00:17:02 Update Homebrew

00:20:11 Ken-Mail has a Ghost in the Machine

00:23:40 SPONSOR: Gazelle

00:26:18 SPONSOR: TextExpander from Smile

00:29:27 SPONSOR: Casper – MGG saves $50

00:31:55 iBooks Syncing issue relates to iCloud

00:37:38 Lauren-Good ODB2 Device for Car Diagnostics?

00:43:57 David-Dropbox Syncing a Restored Backup

00:46:04 Synology CloudStation

00:31:55 iBooks Syncing issue relates to iCloud

00:49:19 Bob-Mac and Windows File Paths

00:56:07 Michael-MacBook Pro Capabilities

01:09:43 RANT ON: photoanalysisd!

01:16:26 Jason-iMessage and Data while traveling Abroad