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Automators 67: Automated Communications

January 15, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

In this episode, David and Rosemary attempt to automate as much communication as possible, from email to messages and TextExpander to Shortcuts and Drafts, there's plenty of ways to get stuck in!

Material 290: Complex Feelings

January 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Why did Google Maps bother showing us our stats from the year prior? Doesn't it know we want to leave it behind? Andy tells us why he's flirting with Stadia, just as LG announces it's bundling the cloud gaming platform with its TVs. We discuss why Google is pausing political advertising for the month and whether there were any worthy announcements from this year's virtual CES. Then briefly, a bit on the Assistant's new Guest Mode.

Rocket 316: Guess Who's Back

January 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

This week we give updates on the Parler situation, and Christina's long-awaited AirPods Max review! And in exciting news: It's CES week, and this might be our favorite CES ever! Finally, our most-demanded update in Rocket history for dessert. Yep… it's the Cellmate hack.

Thoroughly Considered 65: Like Twelve Surnames

January 14, 2021 19:45 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss updates to Mark Two, the new MagSafe Material Docks, and the updated Theme System Journal. Then, a new segment, Dan’s Shower Thoughts.

Connected 328: Sir, I Believe That’s Not Your Suitcase

January 13, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

This week, the guys gather to discuss Apple's new Racial Equity and Justice Initiatives, some things at CES that caught their eyes and how they feel about the Apple Watch.

Clockwise 381: White Chocolate’s Not Real Chocolate

January 13, 2021 17:45 - 29 minutes - 14.4 MB

Yet another leak of Apple's tracking fobs, who should moderate online content, good password hygiene, and Spotify's podcast listeners.

The Pen Addict 444: Complex Complicated Colours

January 13, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

News of a new, old Lamy Safari hit the stationary internet, and Brad and Myke discuss what it is, and what it means. They also break down an 87 pen list as best as one can, and talk about what 2021 may hold from a stationary perspective.

Make Do 72: 2020 Visions

January 13, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Well, that was a year. We discuss things we made and what we're - maybe, possibly, carefully - planning for 2021.

Liftoff 140: The End of the Year Means Next Year

January 12, 2021 20:15 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Jason and Stephen start 2021 by picking some things they are looking forward to in what promises to be a very busy year in space.

Ungeniused 120: Sandboarding

January 12, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

If shredding fresh powder is just too mainstream for you, this could be the sport for you.

Upgrade 334: Tina, If You're Tuna…

January 11, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

It's January and the avalanche of 2021 Apple product rumors has already begun. But we also take time to reflect about the first decade of the Mac App Store, have a difficult discussion about when tech companies should deplatform those planning political violence, and Jason exchanges helpful messages about buying late-model Intel Macs with someone who is a friend, a fish, or both.

Mac Power Users 570: Mac Security

January 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

From the beginning, Mac OS X was designed with security and privacy in mind, but over the years Apple has worked to make both the Mac's software and hardware more even more so. This week, Stephen and David cover what's what when it comes to Mac security.

Analog(ue) 185: One of the Worst Things You Have Ever Done to Me

January 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Holidays have come and gone but lockdowns are here to stay. But nevertheless there are puppies and recommendations. _Episode recorded on Tuesday Jan 5th 2021_

The Test Drivers 24: Z Flip Mania

January 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

Samsung Unpacked is coming! What do we know about the S21 and Z Flip 3? Plus, what will tech events look like for the rest of 2021?

Rocket 315: Trump’s Twitter Ban

January 09, 2021 01:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this special bonus episode, we discuss some extremely fresh news: Trump's Twitter account has been suspended and Apple is considering taking the app where the Wednesday's coup was planned off of the App Store. Who thinks that's a good idea?

Material 289: And There, Ambitions End

January 08, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

The first episode of 2021 is all about doing out with the old and in with the new. Flo starts us off with why she's putting the Chromecast with Google TV on all the screens. Then, we'll discuss Google and YouTube's responses to this week's attempted insurrection at Capitol Hill and get into the details of the Alphabet Workers Union. Plus, one mad genius's successful attempt at running all major operating systems on a Pixelbook, and we take a look at the Google Home's new scheduling features.

Reconcilable Differences 147: Pan-Pan!

January 08, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Things kick off with a cameo and Merlin's abortive attempt to make a connection. Next, John reeds Merlin the riot act on his unintentional use of red receipts. Merlin pleads _nolo contendere_ but, as you can imagine, this does not dissuade John from explaining how he broke some cockamamie social contract. The complexities and risks of asynchronous communication are explored. Merlin makes a case for broader use of *procedure words*. He also wants to learn how to do those cool hand signals. ...

Connected 327: The Rickies (Early 2021)

January 07, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

2020 is over. Products have been released, notches have been measured and an Annual Chairman has been named. As if that wasn't enough, the 2021 Rickies have been etched into a Google Doc for all time.

Rocket 314: Yet Another Normal Episode

January 07, 2021 17:15 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

On yet another chill week in the United States, Brianna and Simone talk about liquid shaders in Half-Life: Alyx and the new union for Google employees!

Clockwise 380: Time for That to Sunset

January 06, 2021 19:15 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MB

Killer apps for AR and VR, video chat etiquette tips, how we'll use tech differently in 2021, and the advertising and marketing decisions that we'd toss out the window.

The Pen Addict 443: Notes Passing Through the Night

January 06, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Brad breaks down not only his Theme System Journal in this week’s episode, but also his 2021 planner, and his Notebook of Randomness.

Under the Radar 208: The Road Ahead

January 06, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

The kind of year we expect 2021 to be for Apple-platform developers, and an update on Overcast's SwiftUI progress.

Pictorial 29: Experiential Art

January 05, 2021 23:30 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

Betty and Quinn talk about the art exhibit they visited when they first met, Marta Minujín's Menusunda Reloaded, as well as other experiential art pieces. _This episode was supposed to come out last week, which is why we reference it being the "last episode of 2020." Oops!_

Flashback 11: The Nexus Q and a Sea of Set-top Boxes

January 05, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

In 2012, Google announced a sphere-shaped media player that was meant to be used with a TV or sound system. It was a disaster. However, nearly a decade later, set-top boxes are nearly everywhere. How did the market move past a weird Google product to offer a wide range of compelling products?

Focused 116: The Big Reset

January 05, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

Mike and David take on the new year in their own focused ways as they talk through a workflow for change.

Upgrade 333: New Year, Same Old Prediction

January 04, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

2021 has arrived, so it's time for Jason to predict what he thinks Apple will do this year. But it's also time for Myke to look back on his 2020 predictions and judge how well those came out. Also, DC joins Marvel in amplifying streaming-service programming plans.

Mac Power Users 569: Contextual Computing

January 03, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

This week, David walks Stephen through his concept of contextual computing, and why it's a lot easier to get started with than it sounds.

Automators 66: MFC Deck with Adam Tow

January 01, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Automation wizard Adam Tow joins in this week to share the details of his new automation app, MFC Deck, and how Adam is automating his life.

Material 288: Sayonara 2020

December 31, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

Flo and Andy share the highs and lows of their pandemic Christmas holiday. We'll then talk about the biggest Google search trends of 2020 and what it revealed about this hell year. Plus, what's in store for Google in 2021.

20 Macs for 2020 20: iMac G3 (#1)

December 31, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MB

It was the late 90s and Apple was on the ropes. Steve Jobs knew the company needed a lifeline, fast. And 10 months after Jobs took back control of the company, he announced the product that would fund Apple's resurgence and change its future forever.

Connected 326: 2020 Year in Review: Not an Ideal Situation

December 30, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 104 MB

This week, the guys walk down memory lane, re-visiting the top tech stories of 2020. It was ... quite the year.

Rocket 313: Best and Worst Tech of 2020

December 30, 2020 21:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

It's time for the best and worst of 2020! With so many wonderful and disastrous stories to choose from, what could we possibly agree on?

Clockwise 379: The Year My Reality Finally Goes Virtual

December 30, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Tech we're looking forward to in 2021, our schedules for buying M1 Macs, favorite gadgets of 2020, and holiday tech gifts.

The Pen Addict 442: Instead I Got a Monitor Stand

December 30, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

The holiday break is over and there is stationary to discuss! Brad and Myke do just that this week, with talk around the Theme System, Retro 51, Holiday gifts, and rage cleaning all of your fountain pens.

Parallel 42: Getting Productivity Done

December 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

What does it mean to have a productivity system? For many, Getting Things Done provides structure and a method. Your host is a stranger in this land of systems, having used her own methods and digital tools to manage time and projects, but never taken up a system. On this episode, two guests explain how a systematic approach has improved their lives and work

Upgrade 332: The 2020 Upgradies

December 28, 2020 22:45 - 2 hours - 142 MB

As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Seventh Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2020, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.

Mac Power Users 568: Looking Toward 2021

December 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and David take some time to reflect on what it's meant for an Apple user, and what they'd like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech.

Rocket 312: Perpetual Nightmare

December 24, 2020 22:45 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Time to talk about two ongoing nightmares: a massive hack that implicates many government agencies, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077.

Reconcilable Differences 146: Rogue Rice

December 24, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

Things kick off with (_surprise, surprise_) some complaints about Skype, alongside ruminations on what might eventually replace it as the podcaster's app of choice. Also, please don't asterisk your first-person swears. It's unseemly. In some important John-centric Follow-Up, the listener is brought up to speed on the status of his eyeglasses and, regrettably, his deeply problematic toe. John also has a terrible song from a video game to share with the class. As a main topic, John has questi...

20 Macs for 2020 19: The Original PowerBooks (#2)

December 24, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MB

After the failure of the Macintosh Portable, Apple took a different approach to designing a laptop. The result helped tip the balance of power between humans and computers.

Adapt 41: The iPad’s Future

December 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

In 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?

Material 287: A Very Material Christmas

December 24, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

It's a holiday week, but Google is still doing some kerfuffling. Andy and Flo sandwich the news between two slices of holiday cheer, plus some good news about the Nexus 7—yes, _that_ Nexus 7. And don't worry, kids: Santa is still delivering presents this year, and you can track his journey through the Google Assistant! Happy holidays, friends. Thank you for being here.

Clockwise 378: Eliminate Nostril Cam

December 23, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 13.4 MB

Politicians on Twitter, tech-related Advent calendars, Apple's car ambitions, and how we've routed around 2020 for the holiday season.

Make Do 71: John Siracusa and the Game Loop of Art

December 23, 2020 15:15 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

John Siracusa comes on to talk about the skill tree of art and making, over-encouraging, and lots of different things.

Focused 115: Solving Interesting Problems, with Ernie Svenson

December 22, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Ernie Svenson joins us to talk about how focus inspired his career change from lawyer to small firm consultant, the importance of getting help, and the value of journaling.

Under the Radar 207: Privacy Labels and Analytics

December 22, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Apple's new privacy labels in the App Store, and how we've designed our custom analytics frameworks for minimal data collection.

Top Four 71: Christmas Episodes of The Office

December 21, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

In a special crossover episode with Somehow I Manage, we're joined by Merri and Stephen Hackett to rank our favorite Christmas episodes of The Office.

Upgrade 331: Mandatory Turkey Holiday

December 21, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 163 MB

It's the Upgrade Holiday Special! But first, Myke reviews the AirPods Pro Max and Jason reviews Apple Fitness+. Then we get into the spirit of the season with a holiday-themed #askupgrade, and Myke watches "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for the very first time!

Remaster 93: Game of the Year, and Game of the Decade

December 21, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

2020 has been an unprecedented year for gaming — which title took our top spot? It’s also the start of a new console generation — which game rules the previous one?

Mac Power Users 567: The M1 Honeymoon Continues

December 20, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards.

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