Healthier Than Doomscrolling
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
Gmail Username Now Changeable
Dave explains Google's new US-only option to change Gmail usernames and alias behavior.
You get a rapid-fire run of Mac tips that actually make your daily workflow smoother instead of noisier. From finally being able to change your Gmail address and using Markdown to escape Apple Notes, to smarter ways to attach glass screen protectors, auto-mount network shares, prune that graveyard of old Bluetooth devices, and squeeze better battery life from your iPad Pro, this episode keeps you moving instead of doomscrolling. If you’re shopping monitors for a Mac mini, curious why Find My wants light, or looking to travel with the right iPhone car mount, you’ll walk away with practical, field-tested ideas you can apply immediately.
Then you dive into a real-world warning shot: Adobe quietly touching your /etc/hosts file and what that means for taking control back on your own Mac so you Don’t Get Caught. You’ll also hear listener-vetted iPhone cases—from rugged bumpers and leather shells to newer clear cases that don’t yellow—so you can carry your iPhone with confidence and a bit more style.
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1136 for Monday, April 6th, 2026
- April 6th: New Beer’s Eve
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- 00:03:01 Grappling With The Weather
- Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 QT-You can now change your Google/Gmail username
- 00:04:47 Todd-QT-Use Markdown to migrate from Apple Notes
- 00:06:46 Clif-QT-Install Glass screen protectors in a steamy bathroom
- 00:09:33 Chris Powers-QT-Connect (more) Reliably to Network Shares on Startup
- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:13:38 Greg in NC-How do I bulk-clean-up my Bluetooth devices?
- 00:20:17 QT-Bluetooth name changes are saved on the Bluetooth device, not on your iPhone
- 00:23:57 Randy Walker-How long should my iPad Pro 11″ M2 be able to hold a charge?
- 00:30:02 Larry-Which 5K monitor for my new Mac mini?
- Refurb LG UltraFine 5K – $799
- ViewSonic VP2768-4k – $549
- ViewSonic VP2788-5K – $929
- Philips 4K UHD 27” – $499 (unavailable)
- BenQ PD2730S – $1,099
- KTC 5K 27” – $549
- LG 27UP850K-W 4K – $334
- 00:46:25 Joe-Why does Find My need light?
- 00:48:09 Leveraging Claude Code
- 00:50:08 Uncle Jamie-What iPhone car mount do you travel with?
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- Don’t Get Caught
- 00:57:59 Adam-DGC-Adobe Messed with My /etc/hosts file…and yours, too!
- Your Favorite iPhone Cases
- 01:06:09 Chris-CSF-Incipio Duo iPhone Case
- 01:07:17 NASANut-CSF-Spigen iPhone cases and screen protectors
- 01:09:20 Clif-The new, cheap clear cases don’t yellow like they used to
- 01:10:35 Dan-Wuwedo is a bumper/open case for $13
- 01:12:40 Thad-CSF-Check out Bullstrap Leather Cases
- 01:13:43 Todd-CSF-Nomad Leather Case and the case for screen protectors
- 01:15:26 Tony-CSF-Fierre Shann Leather iPhone Cases
- 01:17:18 CSF-Mujjo Leather iPhone Case
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