The Mesh Wi-Fi Industrial Complex – Mac Geek Gab 749

Wanna know how to force Safari to download a media file instead of playing it? Want to know how to use the same drive on USB-C and USB-A Macs? Want to know how to secure erase your NAS drive? John and Dave have your answers! There is also a lot of concern about the future of eero, so your two geeks discuss that, too. All this and more, just press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 749 for Monday, February 18, 2019


• 00:02:00 QT-Paste URL in Safari Downloads Dropdown


• 00:04:08 Alan-QT-Large Red Circle
  
  
  
  •  Ctrl-Cmd-Space for Character Viewer
  
  
  
  


• 00:06:36 Greg-QT-High Quality Application Icon Art
  
  
  
  • Copy from Get Info, File | New from Clipboard into Preview
  
  
  
  


• 00:08:30 Lucas-QT-Keyboard Maestro Insert Text by Typing


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• 00:13:22 Dan-eero, now from Amazon
  
  
  
  • What type of data does eero collect and why
  
  
  
  


• 00:25:00 Russell-One Wi-Fi Network or Many?


• 00:35:03 Ian-Should I Upgrade My Router?
  
  
  
  • Synology MR2200ac
  
  
  
  


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• 00:44:19 Dan-Mixing Wi-Fi Brands?


• 00:50:30 Keith-UniFi in Bridge Mode


• 00:58:33 Eric-The security of PowerLine Adapters


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• 01:07:44 Alan-USB Stick with USB-C and USB-A
  
  
  
  • Dual port Flash Drive and another
  
  
  • AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A Adapter
  
  
  • 60-Port USB Charging Station
  
  
  • 30-Port USB Hub
  
  
  • 28-Port USB Hub (for $65 this might be it, John!)
  
  
  
  


• 01:15:50 Andrew-The Amazing Hidden Purchases
  
  
  
  • App Store | Store | View My Account…
  
  
  
  


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• 01:25:44 MGG 749 Outtro


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