Healthier Than Doomscrolling

About this episode

This episode provides a rapid-fire run of Mac tips to enhance daily workflow and addresses various tech-related topics.

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 MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a Plex Pass for a Year Congrats to March’s SoundSource winners…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson

Topics covered

• Mac tips
• workflow improvement
• Gmail address change
• Markdown usage
• Bluetooth device management
• iPhone accessories
• Adobe hosts file issue

Keywords

• Mac tips
• Gmail
• Apple Notes
• Bluetooth
• iPad Pro
• iPhone
• Adobe
• screen protectors
• car mount
• iPhone cases

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adobe

Products: iPad Pro, iPhone, Gmail, Apple Notes, Bluetooth, Mac mini, glass screen protectors, iPhone car mount, iPhone cases, SoundSource

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