Mac Geek Gab 1097 for Monday, July 7th, 2025

Dan-QT-Tab from Notes List to get to Start of Note

Tony-QT-Apple Music Create Station - Spotify also

Allen-QT-Encrypt your Time Machine Volumes inside an APFS container

Joe-QT-Apple iCloud Mail Aliases

Steve-QT-With CarPlay (or not) you can ask Siri for your iPhone's battery percentage

Who is using Alexa+ Early Access?

ChatGPT’s voice mode…is friendlier

Gary-QT-ReArrange Apps in CarPlay to suit your needs!

Tim-QT-Show alternate directions in Apple Maps CarPlay

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JP-I got caught with my HomePod stopping acting as a HomeHub

Fr-John-DGC Follow Up-CleanMyMac Not as effective as MacUpdater

Bob-CSF-Latest lets you check for software updates on your Mac

Adam could NOT merge his two Apple IDs, possibly because he has a developer account?

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CSF-Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable

CSF-Victrola Revolution GO 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Rechargeable Record Player with Built-in Speakers

PJ-CSF-AirPods Noises Reference Page

Deborah-CSF-1096-OWC's Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter

Alan-Why does my Mac's local hostname keep adding and increasing numbers at the end?

Tim-Why Cellular Connectivity Issue with CarPlay

rnDoug-Before you install iPadOS 26 beta…

Adam’s having a good iPadOS 26 beta experience…for the most part

Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 beta a 95% rating

MGG 1097 Outtro

You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music, and securing your Time Machine volumes inside encrypted APFS containers, this episode […]

You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music,

You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music, and securing your Time Machine volumes inside encrypted APFS containers, this episode is loaded. You’ll rearrange CarPlay apps like a pro, check your battery with Siri, and streamline iCloud Mail aliases. And if you haven’t played with ChatGPT’s new voice mode recently, you’re missing out—it’s weirdly friendly. 
Then it’s a hard turn into real-world snags, like when JP’s HomePod stopped being a Home Hub—Don’t Get Caught like he did. Adam tries—and fails—to merge his Apple IDs, raising red flags for developer account holders. Cool Stuff Found includes retro-modern turntables from Victrola (this month’s MGG giveaway!) and a handy AirPods noise guide. Listener questions dig into hostname quirks and CarPlay glitches, and the crew weighs in on Apple’s 2026 OS betas. Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 a solid 95%, so maybe it’s time to test the waters—maybe just not on your main device? 
 
00:00:00 <a href="https://mgg.fm/1097">Mac Geek Gab 1097</a> for Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/july-7">July 7th</a>, 2025 
 
July 7th: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/world-chocolate-day/">World Chocolate Day</a> 
<a href="https://police-codes.com/ten-codes/10-97">Police Code 10-97</a> – Arrived at Scene 
<a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway">MGG Monthly Giveaway</a> – Victrola Turntable 
<a href="https://macgeekgab.com/merch">The MGG Merch Store is Live!</a> 
We’ll be doing MGG Live at <a href="https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/">Macstock</a> on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! 
 
 
Quick Tips 
 
00:00:01 Dan-QT-Tab from Notes List to get to Start of Note 
00:04:44 Tony-QT-Apple Music Create Station – Spotify also 
00:06:06 Allen-QT-Encrypt your Time Machine Volumes inside an APFS container 
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0C9WHSZZN/macgeekgab-20">2TB Crucial X9 Pro SSD</a> 
 
 
00:08:18 Joe-QT-Apple iCloud Mail Aliases 
00:11:08 Steve-QT-With CarPlay (or not) you can ask Siri for your iPhone’s battery percentage 
00:13:24 Who is using Alexa+ Early Access? 
00:17:39 ChatGPT’s voice mode…is friendlier 
00:18:40 Gary-QT-ReArrange Apps in CarPlay to suit your needs! 
00:19:59 Tim-QT-Show alternate directions in Apple Maps CarPlay 
 
 
Sponsors 
 
00:21:06 SPONSOR: <a href="https://fireflies.ai/mgg">Fireflies AI</a>. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. Get 2 months free at <a href="https://fireflies.ai/mgg">Fireflies.ai/mgg</a>. 
00:22:34 SPONSOR: <a href="https://strawberry.me/mgg">Strawberry.me</a>. Own Your Future. Discover what’s possible with a professional coach by your side. Visit <a href="https://strawberry.me/mgg">Strawberry.me/MGG</a> or use code MGG to claim your $50 credit today. 
 
 
Don’t Get Caught 
 
00:23:53 JP-I got caught with my HomePod stopping acting as a HomeHub 
00:30:49 Fr-John-DGC Follow Up-CleanMyMac Not as effective as MacUpdater 
00:31:48 Bob-CSF-<a href="https://max.codes/latest/">Latest</a> lets you check for software updates on your Mac 
 
 
On Merging Your Apple IDs 
 
00:33:11 Adam could NOT merge his two Apple IDs, possibly because he has a developer account? 
 
 
Sponsors 
 
00:44:07 SPONSOR: <a href="https://calderalab.com/MGG">Caldera Lab</a>. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you.

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