Healthier Than Doomscrolling

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
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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
Bear app’s instructions for migrating 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?
ToothFairy for macOS
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?
CoconutBattery
Low Power Mode
Is it iCloud Syncing?
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?
USB A to USB C Adapters
iPhone Dash-mount Cradle
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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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