Backups, Passwords, and Creedence Cryptex

Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

You’re not really celebrating World Backup Day unless you’ve got Time Machine humming, Backblaze backing, and Synology syncing. In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into layered backup strategies with tools like Arq, Hazel, and iDrive e2—plus the always-timely reminder to check your backups. Then it’s on to Quick Tips: did you know iPhone timers can start or stop audio playback? Or that you can quickly reload Safari without blockers? You’ll even learn how naming your AirTags strategically makes Find My a breeze.

Security’s in the spotlight, too. Make your password manager ironclad, freeze your credit at the big three bureaus, and finally unravel the mystery of the Creedence Cryptex. Got Mac quirks? Learn how to stop macOS windows from auto-resizing and find the best media tools for ripping Blu-Rays. Cool Stuff Found includes gadgets like the FeatherSnap bird feeder cam, Warp.dev for AI terminal magic, HazeOver to tame your desktop, and the punchy 1More Sonoflow cans. Tune in, geek out, and most importantly… Don’t Get Caught.

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1083 for Monday, March 31st, 2025
  • March 31st: World Backup Day
  • Police Code 10-83 – Work/school crossing detail
  • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps!
• 00:03:46 March 31st: World Backup Day
  • Time Machine
  • Backblaze
  • iCloud Drive Desktop & Documents
  • Synology Drive (sync, with versioning)
  • CCC Backup
  • Hazel
  • Arq Backup
  • iDrive e2
  • Monthly reminder to “Check Backups”
• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Perry-QT-iPhone timers can stop AND start audio playing
  • 00:25:59 Carsten-QT-Number your AirTags and just name them in the Find My app
  • 00:28:09 Bill-QT-Reload Safari without Blockers
    • 1Blocker
  • 00:34:20 Carsten-QT-Make your password manager even more secure
  • 00:43:15 Freeze your accounts at credit bureaus (it’s free!)
    • Equifax
    • Trans Union
    • Experian
• Show Business
  • 00:46:01 MGG Reviews
    • MGG Review-SimonLock
    • MGG Review-rn_doug
  • 00:48:54 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
  • 00:50:46 David-Creedence Cryptex-What is this?
  • 00:56:14 Joe-How do I stop windows from enlarging when I drag them in macOS 15?
  • 00:58:01 Mac-Media and Optical Drive Recommendations-A Few Things
    • MakeMKV to Rip Blu-Rays on Your Mac
• Cool Stuff Found
  • 01:06:08 CSF-FeatherSnap BirdFeeder with Camera
  • 01:09:17 Rob in STL-CSF-Warp.dev, an AI-powered Terminal
  • 01:11:50 n-Tony-CSF-HazeOver to dim inactive windows on your Mac
  • 01:13:25 CSF-1More Sonoflow HQ51 Over-Ear Headphones
• 01:16:35 MGG 1083 Outtro
  • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps!
  • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
  • Pilot 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) Podcasts
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