Backups, s, and Creedence Cryptex jo46

You’re not really celebrating World Backup Day unless you’ve got Time Machine humming, Backblaze...

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 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
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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 manager even more secure
00:43:15 Freeze your s at credit bureaus (it’s free!) Equifax
Trans Union
Experian


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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

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