Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting Healthier Than Doomscrolling
Apr 6, 2026
Rapid-fire Mac and iPhone tips that speed up your workflow instead of adding noise. Practical tricks for migrating Notes to Markdown, auto-mounting network shares, and installing glass screen protectors dust-free. Battery-squeezing iPad advice, monitor and refresh-rate shopping help, and smart car mounts and CarPlay tips. A security warning about unexpected edits to /etc/hosts and a roundup of listener-favorite iPhone cases.
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Clean Up Stale Bluetooth Pairings
- To bulk-prune old Bluetooth devices on iPhone, either manually Forget them or use Reset Network Settings to wipe all pairings (it also erases Wi‑Fi).
- If using iCloud Keychain, turn it off before resetting to avoid syncing the wipe, per Dave Hamilton.
Rename Shared Bluetooth Devices To Prevent Auto Connects
- Dave renames public Bluetooth devices he encounters (like a sauna speaker) so others' phones stop auto-reconnecting and to help him identify the unit.
- The device stores its name, so a minor rename prevents repeated auto-connections, per Dave Hamilton.
Remove Old Sensor Pairings While Adding New Ones
- When replacing recurring disposable Bluetooth sensors, remove the previous device as you add the new one to avoid buildup.
- If habit change is hard, batch-forget a few devices at a time while waiting or commuting, suggested as practical workflow.
