Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting Geek Therapy
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Mar 16, 2026 They jump from cult movie chatter and a twenty-minute rule for bailing on bad films to practical iPhone and Mac tricks like long-press brightness for hidden controls and using Live Listen as a stealth helper. You hear tips for dragging multiple files, automating app launches on wake, and coaxing stubborn 2.4 GHz devices onto Wi‑Fi. NAS migration, VPN quirks, and handy software finds round out the tech-packed conversation.
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Reset Apple TV In Staged Steps
- Troubleshoot intermittent Apple TV Wi‑Fi by forgetting the network first, then Reset All Settings, and finally a full factory reset if needed.
- Do resets in order (least to most disruptive) to clear corrupt settings without losing apps until necessary.
Mesh Routers May Prefer 5GHz Over Reliable 2.4GHz
- Mesh Wi‑Fi devices can choose 5GHz even when 2.4GHz would be more reliable through walls, causing flaky connections for some devices.
- With Eero you can temporarily disable 5GHz in troubleshooting to force 2.4GHz during testing and confirm the issue.
Temporarily Disable 5GHz On Eero For 2.4GHz Pairing
- To test 2.4GHz problems on Eero, use the troubleshooting option to turn off 5GHz for five minutes so devices and installers can pair on 2.4GHz.
- This temporary 2.4GHz-only window lets IoT devices or Apple TV accept a 2.4 connection when they otherwise latch to 5GHz.
