Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting Do Your Homework and Don’t Get Caught
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Oct 20, 2025 Dive into a world of tech tips and tricks! Learn how to set call-back reminders and connect keyboards to your iOS devices. Discover why Numbers could be your Excel replacement and how to share spreadsheets with non-Mac users. Uncover new features in macOS Tahoe, like automatic encryption and SSH unlock. Improve your Zoom audio with smart EQ tools and find out about affordable tech gifts. Plus, get insights on upgrading to the latest Apple products and handling annoying bugs. Get ready to level up your tech game!
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Set Callback Reminders From Recent Calls
- Use the iOS 26 swipe-left clock action on recent calls to set a callback reminder quickly.
- Tap the clock icon after swiping left to schedule the callback instead of deleting the entry.
Use Cmd+Space To Launch Spotlight On iPad
- Press Command+Space on an iPad keyboard to open Spotlight while in any app for immediate text input.
- This works with Apple's keyboard case and likely with many third-party keyboards.
Keyboard Plugged Directly Into iPhone
- Pilot Pete plugged a USB-C keyboard directly into his iPhone and it just worked for accessibility testing.
- He used it to test keyboard navigation for menus on the iPhone without any special setup.
