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 April 6th: New Beer’s EveMGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a Plex Pass for a YearCongrats to March’s SoundSource winners: Ian, Robert, and JeffThe MGG Merch Store is Live!00:03:01 Grappling With The Weather Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-You can now change your Google/Gmail username00:04:47 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 bathroom00:09:33 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 iPhone00:23:57 Randy Walker-How long should my iPad Pro 11″ M2 be able to hold a charge? CoconutBatteryLow Power ModeIs it iCloud Syncing? 00:30:02 Larry-Which 5K monitor for my new Mac mini? Refurb LG UltraFine 5K – $799ViewSonic VP2768-4k – $549ViewSonic VP2788-5K – $929Philips 4K UHD 27” – $499 (unavailable)BenQ PD2730S – $1,099KTC 5K 27” – $549LG 27UP850K-W 4K – $334 00:46:25 Joe-Why does Find My need light?00:48:09 Leveraging Claude Code00:50:08 Uncle Jamie-What iPhone car mount do you travel with? USB A to USB C AdaptersiPhone Dash-mount Cradle Sponsors 00:56:39 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG 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 Case01:07:17 NASANut-CSF-Spigen iPhone cases and screen protectors01:09:20 Clif-The new, cheap clear cases don’t yellow like they used to01:10:35 Dan-Wuwedo is a bumper/open case for $1301:12:40 Thad-CSF-Check out Bullstrap Leather Cases01:13:43 Todd-CSF-Nomad Leather Case and the case for screen protectors01:15:26 Tony-CSF-Fierre Shann Leather iPhone Cases01:17:18 CSF-Mujjo Leather iPhone Case 01:18:36 MGG 1136 Outtro MGG Monthly GiveawayBandwidth Provided by CacheFlyPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab iOS appMac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts [e-mail]224-888-GEEKActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network