Maslow vs. The Finder
Summary
Hosts Dave, Adam, and Pete share listener tips on deleting unsent iMessages, managing multi-display docks, and customizing iOS 18 location sharing. They troubleshoot a slow Passwords app by examining SQLite databases via Activity Monitor and discuss clearing Finder’s Recents folder. The episode also addresses TextExpander expansion blocks caused by secure input fields and evaluates the safety of the discontinued MacUpdater tool.
Topics discussed
Intro: Deleting unsent texts and show welcome
National Waffle Day and making up holidays
Tip: Dock behavior and desktop click settings
Tip: Sharing location with custom duration in iOS
Tip: Saving iMessage videos to Mac
Tip: TextExpander snippets for pasting as text
Sponsors: Gusto payroll and WeGovie weight loss
Q&A: Fixing slow Contacts database with Claude
Q&A: Clearing old files from Finder Recents
Q&A: TextExpander expansion blocked by apps
Q&A: Is MacUpdater safe? Use Update Test instead
Q&A: OneNote issues and Obsidian alternatives
Q&A: Long-term storage strategies with Synology and iDrive
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