It’s Good to Do The Math – Mac Geek Gab 812

USB Power Delivery isn't as clear a concept as it could be, and your two favorite geeks help sort this out. That's not all, of course, because John and Dave are here to answer ALL of your questions. This week that includes issues with Spotlight, Backups, displays for your Mac mini, managing your external DAC, and more. Press play … and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete!

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 812 for Monday, April 27, 2020
• 00:03:09 CSF-cTiVo
• 00:03:56 Steve-CSF-ConnectMeNow to Automount Network Drives
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• 00:06:04 DLH-CSF-EyeQ-Free Personal Vision Tracker at-home Vision Tests. Use code: STAYHOME
• 00:08:03 Ralph-809-CSF-HoudahGeo and HashPhotos for Editing EXIF
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• 00:10:47 CSF-BlackHole Virtual Audio Device to replace SoundFlower
• 00:15:44 CSF-Plugable 2.5Gbps USB Ethernet Adapter
• 00:19:04 Scott-CSF-AT&T UNIX Origins Video
• 00:21:02 CSF-Plex Dash iOS App to see your server status and Plexamp for playing music on iPhone
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• 00:28:38 Allison-QT-Option-Command-Click Dock Folders to Open them
• 00:29:55 QT-Stop Apple TV Remote from Buzzing Your iPhone
• 00:31:46 Patrick-QT- Bartender’s Autohide Option
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• 00:33:52 Todd-811-Maybe Spotlight is Causing Reboot Delays
• 00:35:36 Kevin-775-The Praises of Arq Backup
• 00:37:52 Bill-Search for Alternate Display Names in Finder
• 00:39:56 Swapping Macs between Thunderbolt Versions
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• 00:50:10 Bill-Should USB-C Power Be Direct or Through a Hub?
• 00:53:52 Craig-Charge your MacBook Pro on the Right Side
• 00:57:02 John-High Fan Speed with MBP 16″ and External Display
• 01:08:10 Eight Might (Not) Be Enough.. For Firebox
• 01:10:22 JB-Best Display for 2018 Mac mini
  • Monoprice 27” CrystalPro 4K UHD
  • Monoprice 27” Vivid Monitor
• 01:17:34 Brent-Why does my DAC run USB2?
  • Audioengine D1
• 01:22:15 Rich-Network Audio Bridge?
  • Yamaha MusicCast
• 01:28:02 MGG 812 Outtro
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