Emphatically Kind Requests
Summary
Hosts Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam discuss changing Finder file icons, using Apple Watch low power mode for long rides, and quickly scrolling message threads. They address troubleshooting macOS 27 updates via terminal commands, separating Claude accounts with shell scripts, and transferring data from beta iPhones. The episode also covers enabling Siri AI access to Mail, resolving calendar app conflicts, and fixing Synology NAS certificate warnings.
Topics discussed
Quick Tip: Changing file icons in Finder
Show intro, sponsors, and housekeeping
Apple Watch tips for cycling and exercise
iOS trick: Quick scroll in Messages
Troubleshooting macOS 27 update issues
App recommendation: Dash for offline man pages
Claude desktop app and account management
Sponsors: Email cleanup and ProtonVPN
Question: iPhone data transfer with beta iOS
Question: Configuring Mail for Siri AI search
Troubleshooting Siri calendar integration issues
Sponsors: Shopify and Origin security
Question: Synology DS224+ HTTPS and certificates
Apple Watch battery replacement experiences
Cool Stuff Found: Mac settings snapshot tool
Cool Stuff Found: MarkedQL and Marked apps
Cool Stuff Found: MOUS iPhone Duo case
Outro: Apple Watch model comparisons and thanks
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