Adapt
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsAdapt was a show all about the iPad, where two iPad-first users challenge each other to explore new ways of doing things with their favorite device. Hosted by Federico Viticci and Ryan Christoffel.
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41: The iPad’s Future
December 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn the final episode of Adapt, Federico and Ryan talk in-depth about the iPad’s future. What updates may be coming in 2021? What longer-term changes might Apple be planning? And will the future of computing look anything like it does today?
40: The iPad in 2020
December 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this penultimate episode, Federico and Ryan do a 2020 year in review for the iPad then assess the state of the iPad’s current hardware and software.
39: One Week with an M1 Mac
November 26, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBAfter five years using an iPad Pro full-time, Ryan spent a week on an M1 MacBook Air and let his iPad collect dust; Federico has questions.
38: The One About the Mac
November 12, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBThere was a big Mac event this week, and Apple has Federico and Ryan more intrigued by the Mac than they have been in years. Someone may have even made a new computing purchase this week.
37: The iPad Air
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBNow that the iPad Air is in users’ hands, including Federico’s, Ryan quizzes his friend on all the finer details of the new device, especially as compared to the iPad Pro.
36: iPhone and Chill
October 15, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBApple announced new iPhones this week, so Federico and Ryan get in the event spirit by talking through how they use their iPhones and iPads in different, but complementary ways.
35: Third-Party iPadOS 14 Apps
October 01, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLots of third-party apps have updated with support for iPadOS 14 features, and Federico and Ryan want to share some of their favorites.
34: iPad Air’s Almost a Pro
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBiOS and iPadOS 14 are out and an Apple event this week brought new iPads with it. After processing the unexpected OS release together, Federico and Ryan cover the new iPads and especially the iPad Air.
33: Big iPad, Small iPad
September 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBResuming our regularly scheduled iPad programming after a one-episode Mac diversion, Federico’s back and Ryan quizzes him about his iPad mini use and the findings from his challenge.
32: Mac Curious
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBWith Federico away, in his absence special guest John Voorhees joins Ryan to talk through a borderline forbidden topic: Ryan’s recent Mac curiosity, which leads him to quiz John all about modern Mac life.
31: Seven Weeks with iPadOS 14
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBBelieve it or not, the iPadOS 14 beta has been out for nearly seven weeks already. After using the beta every day since WWDC, Federico and Ryan talk about the features that have made a noteworthy impact on their iPad use.
Adapt 30: Highs and Lows of iPad Computing
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBConcluding their series on using the iPad as a primary computer, Federico and Ryan talk about why they love being iPad-first and also share reasons why it isn’t for everyone.
30: Highs and Lows of iPad Computing
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBConcluding their series on using the iPad as a primary computer, Federico and Ryan talk about why they love being iPad-first and also share reasons why it isn’t for everyone.
Adapt 29: App Extravaganza
July 09, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBFollowing up their discussion of iPad apps for task management, note-taking, and calendars, Federico and Ryan go all-out with an app extravaganza, covering over 40 apps in nine key categories like email, video conferencing, development, and more.
29: App Extravaganza
July 09, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBFollowing up their discussion of iPad apps for task management, note-taking, and calendars, Federico and Ryan go all-out with an app extravaganza, covering over 40 apps in nine key categories like email, video conferencing, development, and more.
28: iPadOS 14
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIt’s WWDC week, and Federico and Ryan both have iPadOS 14 running on their iPad Pros so they can offer a deep dive into everything new.
Adapt 28: iPadOS 14
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIt’s WWDC week, and Federico and Ryan both have iPadOS 14 running on their iPad Pros so they can offer a deep dive into everything new.
27: Apps for Task Management, Calendars, and Note-Taking
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWhen the iPad is your primary computer, choosing the right apps is more important than ever. Federico and Ryan tackle three key app categories in this episode: task management, calendars, and note-taking.
Adapt 27: Apps for Task Management, Calendars, and Note-Taking
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWhen the iPad is your primary computer, choosing the right apps is more important than ever. Federico and Ryan tackle three key app categories in this episode: task management, calendars, and note-taking.
26: iPad Primer: Key iPadOS Concepts
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWhen making the iPad your primary computer, it may be difficult adjusting to the differences between macOS and iPadOS, so today Federico and Ryan share some key OS concepts to be mindful of.
Adapt 26: iPad Primer: Key iPadOS Concepts
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWhen making the iPad your primary computer, it may be difficult adjusting to the differences between macOS and iPadOS, so today Federico and Ryan share some key OS concepts to be mindful of.
Adapt 25: iPad Primer: Choosing the Right Hardware
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis episode kicks off a new series where Federico and Ryan go in-depth on the process of adopting the iPad as your primary computer. First order of business: which iPad model and accessories should you buy?
25: iPad Primer: Choosing the Right Hardware
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis episode kicks off a new series where Federico and Ryan go in-depth on the process of adopting the iPad as your primary computer. First order of business: which iPad model and accessories should you buy?
Adapt 24: The 11-inch iPad Pro Experiment
April 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBRyan used an 11-inch iPad Pro most of the week, Federico used it half a day, and both share their thoughts on the device relative to their normal 12.9-inch setups. Also, the Magic Keyboard is here, and someone almost returned it.
24: The 11-inch iPad Pro Experiment
April 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBRyan used an 11-inch iPad Pro most of the week, Federico used it half a day, and both share their thoughts on the device relative to their normal 12.9-inch setups. Also, the Magic Keyboard is here, and someone almost returned it.
Adapt 23: Modular Computing and iPad Sizes
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBFederico and Ryan discuss using the iPad Pro as a modular computer, and the pros and cons of the 12.9-inch and 11-inch models in different setups. Afterwards, a Keynote presentation about, to the surprise of no one, the iPad.
23: Modular Computing and iPad Sizes
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBFederico and Ryan discuss using the iPad Pro as a modular computer, and the pros and cons of the 12.9-inch and 11-inch models in different setups. Afterwards, a Keynote presentation about, to the surprise of no one, the iPad.
Adapt 22: Cursors and Keyboards in iPadOS 13.4
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIt's been a big two weeks for iPad news. Federico and Ryan discuss the new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard, then go deep on mouse and trackpad support and full keyboard access in iPadOS 13.4.
22: Cursors and Keyboards in iPadOS 13.4
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIt's been a big two weeks for iPad news. Federico and Ryan discuss the new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard, then go deep on mouse and trackpad support and full keyboard access in iPadOS 13.4.
Adapt 21: iPadOS File Management
March 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIt's time for an iPad file management primer. Federico details iCloud Drive, CloudKit, file bookmarks, open in place, file providers, the document browser, and more, then Ryan shares his spreadsheet app findings.
21: iPadOS File Management
March 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIt's time for an iPad file management primer. Federico details iCloud Drive, CloudKit, file bookmarks, open in place, file providers, the document browser, and more, then Ryan shares his spreadsheet app findings.
Adapt 20: Trackpads for iPads
March 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBInspired by a report that the iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard will gain a trackpad this year, Federico and Ryan imagine what that would mean for the future of the iPad.
20: Trackpads for iPads
March 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBInspired by a report that the iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard will gain a trackpad this year, Federico and Ryan imagine what that would mean for the future of the iPad.
Adapt 19: Problem Tasks on iPad
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBFederico walks through the tasks that he still has to turn to a Mac to accomplish, then Ryan details how iPad apps do handling large text or PDF files.
19: Problem Tasks on iPad
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBFederico walks through the tasks that he still has to turn to a Mac to accomplish, then Ryan details how iPad apps do handling large text or PDF files.
18: Fixing Multitasking
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBMultitasking is key to using the iPad as a primary computer, but the current drag and drop-centric system is flawed. Ryan shares his idea for a new approach, then Federico details his email app discoveries.
Adapt 18: Fixing Multitasking
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBMultitasking is key to using the iPad as a primary computer, but the current drag and drop-centric system is flawed. Ryan shares his idea for a new approach, then Federico details his email app discoveries.
Adapt 17: iPad Accessories and Gear
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe iPad Pro's increasing popularity and its adoption of USB-C has opened a new world of accessory possibilities, and Federico has tried all of them.
17: iPad Accessories and Gear
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe iPad Pro's increasing popularity and its adoption of USB-C has opened a new world of accessory possibilities, and Federico has tried all of them.
Adapt 16: Having Fun with the iPad
January 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBFederico and Ryan ease into the new year by taking a break from iPad productivity and explaining how they use the device for fun. Plus a challenge recap, #AskAdapt, and more.
16: Having Fun with the iPad
January 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBFederico and Ryan ease into the new year by taking a break from iPad productivity and explaining how they use the device for fun. Plus a challenge recap, #AskAdapt, and more.
Adapt 15: 2020 iPad Wishes
December 12, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBOn the brink of the new year, Federico and Ryan share their hopes for the iPad in 2020, then review Ryan's USB drive challenge and answer some #AskAdapt questions.
15: 2020 iPad Wishes
December 12, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBOn the brink of the new year, Federico and Ryan share their hopes for the iPad in 2020, then review Ryan's USB drive challenge and answer some #AskAdapt questions.
14: The Modern iPad Home Screen
November 28, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBRyan outlines why now is the perfect time to revisit the iPad's Home screen, then Federico details Pages' Smart Annotation feature, and the guys celebrate Thanksgiving with some iPad gratitude.
Adapt 14: The Modern iPad Home Screen
November 28, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBRyan outlines why now is the perfect time to revisit the iPad's Home screen, then Federico details Pages' Smart Annotation feature, and the guys celebrate Thanksgiving with some iPad gratitude.
Adapt 13: Automated Shortcuts
November 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOne of the most common Shortcuts feature requests was granted in iPadOS 13: the ability to run shortcuts automatically in the background. Federico walks through this powerful feature in detail, then Ryan surveys the App Store's best calendar apps.
13: Automated Shortcuts
November 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOne of the most common Shortcuts feature requests was granted in iPadOS 13: the ability to run shortcuts automatically in the background. Federico walks through this powerful feature in detail, then Ryan surveys the App Store's best calendar apps.
Adapt 12: Conversational Shortcuts and Recreating the Mac's Desktop
October 31, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBConversational shortcuts make Siri a programmable assistant, and Federico details how that works. Then Ryan commends Federico with a (symbolic) trophy for his creation of a Mac-like desktop environment on the iPad, complete with file and folder launchers.
12: Conversational Shortcuts and Recreating the Mac's Desktop
October 31, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBConversational shortcuts make Siri a programmable assistant, and Federico details how that works. Then Ryan commends Federico with a (symbolic) trophy for his creation of a Mac-like desktop environment on the iPad, complete with file and folder launchers.
Adapt 11: Parameters in Shortcuts for iOS 13
October 17, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBFederico walks through one of the biggest changes to Shortcuts in iOS 13: parameters. Afterwards, Ryan shares his experiences using Microsoft Word to write a MacStories article.