Do Your Homework and Don’t Get Caught

This week, you’re diving deep into a treasure trove of quick tips and practical geekery with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam! From setting iOS call-back reminders to connecting keyboards to your iPhone or iPad, you’ll learn how to make Apple’s ecosystem work smarter for you. Discover why Numbers might finally replace Excel, how to share spreadsheets with non-Mac users, and why FileMaker still rules the database world. macOS Tahoe brings a few surprises too—automatic FileVault encryption and a slick new SSH remote unlock feature—plus Docker tricks for keeping MariaDB safe across installs and smarter audio control for Zoom with SoundSource. Then, it’s time for MGG’s signature blend of news and gear: Synology loosens its drive rules, Apple’s M5 chip and Vision Pro refresh redefine what’s “next-gen,” and the hosts roll through this year’s first Gift Guide—packed with clever, affordable gadgets from wireless CarPlay screens to flight-ready Bluetooth transmitters. Finally, listener questions hit hard: should you upgrade to macOS 26, and what’s the real story behind its indexing bugs? Tune in, geek out, and remember—Don’t Get Caught without your tech homework done! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1112 for Monday, October 20th, 2025 October 20th: Information Overload DayMGG Monthly Giveaway – Your license to PowerPhotos!The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Kiwi Graham-QT-Set a Call-Back Reminder in iOS 2600:03:06 Jim-QT-Cmd+Space works on iPad too Using a keyboard with your iPad or iPhoneAdam connected a keyboard to his iPhone with a USB-C CableDictate to ChatGPT when starting a project to give it a blob of information 00:05:53 GW-QT-Started Using Numbers Instead of Excel00:07:00 FileMaker is *still* crushing it!00:09:13 Sharing Numbers documents with non-Apple users Use iCloud for NumbersLibreOfficeSynology Office 00:11:37 QT-macOS Tahoe upgrade automatically enables FileVault00:13:28 SccrHallways-QT-Tahoe adds a way of using SSH to remotely unlock00:14:44 Dave-QT-1110-Run MariaDB in Docker to preserve it across installs PortainerDocker Desktop 00:19:13 QT-Use Soundsource for those Zoom meetings00:22:10 Heidi-QT-Hold Option in 1Password to reveal hidden fields How do you have your password manager configured? Is it super-secure, or super-convenient, or somewhere in-between? 00:26:57 Tony-QT-Taming Liquid Glass (ChatGPT Summary) Sponsors 00:30:36 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG Vendor News 00:32:19 Bob, et al-QT-Synology no longer requiring first party drives Christopher-Synology DSM 7.3 is out, and relaxes drive restrictions) 00:34:28 Apple TV & Peacock Bundle00:37:02 Apple’s new M5 Chip New M5-based MacBook Pro 00:43:11 New M5-based Apple Vision Pro The way Apple upgraded this is more like the way they upgrade computers vs. iPhones and Watches 00:49:14 The M5 is only the M5 for now (no Pro or Max) Sponsors 00:51:49 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. MGG Gift Guide 00:53:32 Dave-GG-7” Aftermarket Wireless CarPlay Screen ($49)00:56:24 Adam-GG-CarLinkIt 5.0 Wireless CarPlay adapter ($55)00:59:52 Pete-GG-Air Tags on Sale $64.99 / 4-pack01:02:07 Dave-GG-Quartet Glass Dry Erase Desktop Computer Pad ($28)01:03:51 Pete-GG-UGREEN Airplane Bluetooth 6.0 Transmitter Receiver for 2 Flight, TV, Car Stereo ($19)01:06:04 Pete-GG SARISUN Airplane Head Strap with Eye Mask for Sleep Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:07:16 Paul-Should I upgrade macOS 26? Bartender 6 for macOS 26 01:14:45 Michelle-1110-Safari indexing was broken until 26.0.1 01:18:52 MGG 1112 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 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