Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is a goldmine of cool stuff found, perfect for every Mac user and tech enthusiast. Dive into tools like the Mac Media Key Forwarder to keep your play/pause controls in check, MacWhisper’s latest updates, and iStat Menus 7 for ultimate system monitoring. Whether you’re compressing PDFs with Lightweight PDF, substituting TextExpander with TypeItForMe, or managing your VPN with Public IP, these tips will keep your Mac running smoothly. Plus, for the speed readers out there, OutRead is your new go-to app, and Scroll Reverser will help you fine-tune your mouse and trackpad experience. For podcasting pros, this episode is packed with essentials. Auphonic ensures your audio levels are perfectly balanced, while apps like Overcast and Pocket Casts keep you connected to your favorite shows. The Apple Maps web beta and PurePort USB-C cleaning tools also make an appearance, rounding out the list of must-haves. And for the true geeks, LocalSend offers cross-platform sharing, TailDrive integrates TailScale into your Files app, and AltStore.io opens up new possibilities with easy iPhone sideloading. Don’t forget Pete’s PopPic for 3D photos and Dave’s CellHelmet MagSafe squishy grip—these are the tools that’ll keep you ahead of the tech curve. Remember, don’t get caught without these essentials! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1052 for Monday, August 26th, 2024 August 26th: National Webmistress DayThe MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found for Your Mac 00:00:01 Ben-CSF-1048–Mac Media Key Forwarder to ensure play/pause always controls Music.00:02:15 August 26th: National Webmistress Day00:03:25 rnDoug-CSF-Session, a Private Messaging App00:06:46 Lee-CSF-MacWhisper has had some killer updates lately00:10:02 Steven-CSF-TypeItForMe as a Subscription-less TextExpander Substitute Documents by Readdle 00:14:23 GadgetComa-CSF-iStat Menus 7 Is Out! (also in Setapp) Stats for Mac (free) 00:20:43 Ben-CSF-1033–Lightweight PDF to compress PDFs in place00:23:07 JanLandy-CSF-Public IP to keep your IP in the menubar (helpful for VPN users)00:26:53 Rod L-CSF-Scroll Reverser and MOS to manage scroll direction for Mouse and Trackpad00:29:28 Pascal-CSF-plistWatch to Monitor Plist changes in Real-Time00:30:46 CSF-OutRead – Mac, iOS Speed Reading App – up your reading productivity Cool Stuff Found for Podcasting 00:35:05 And also Apple Podcasts on the Web now, too00:36:22 Bob-What’s everyone using for a Podcast Player app? OvercastPocket CastsDowncastFountain.fm 00:43:45 Auphonic for Podcast Loudness Normalization and More00:55:34 Randy-CSF-VMWare Fusion Pro 13 free for Personal Use 00:46:44 RandyWalker-CSF-Apple Maps on Web (beta) Report Corrections to Apple Maps Show Business 00:53:26 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found for Charging Your Devices 00:56:46 Ben-CSF-1050–PurePort USB-C for Cleaning Your USB-C Ports00:58:06 Kirit-CSF-1050–Cleaning Kit for USB-C Ports and More01:01:09 Chris-CSF-Magnilink 360 PRO Charging Cables to Ward Off Lightning Bunnies Cool Stuff Found for Geeky Folks 01:04:35 Bruce-CSF-LocalSend Cross Platform Sharing – App Store Free!01:06:30 Grumpy-CSF-TailDrive: TailScale Integration within the Files App01:07:47 MackiePie-CSF-AltStore.io allows Sideloading on iPhone for all Cool Stuff Found — Hosts’ Choice 01:10:14 Pete’s Choice: CSF PopPic 3d Photo creator with camera OR Portrait shot photos01:12:09 Adam’s Choice: Mark-CSF-iPhone Photog Awards – I didn’t know!01:14:04 Dave’s Choice: CSF-CellHelmet MagSafe squishy grip 01:16:48 MGG 1052 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFlyAdam Christianson on X/TwitterPilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) PodcastsMGG Merch is Available!Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMac Geek Gab Live CalendarThis Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsMGG Apple Podcasts [e-mail]224-888-GEEKThe Mac Geek Gab iPhone appActive MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes ListBackBeat Media Podcast Network