Supercomputer
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsSupercomputer is a show with Alex Cox and Matthew Cassinelli – join in as they figure out how to make sense out of a mess of technology.
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See You Later, Nerds
September 10, 2019 04:40 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBAlex and Matthew talk about the close of the beta season – and the close of the show. Both tried to test iOS as best they could, but bugs and real life took their toll. That being said, Siri Shortcuts and the updates coming soon look to be exciting as ever. Please stay tuned towards the end of the episode for a raw conversation about the future of Supercomputer. Find us elsewhere: Join the Shortcuts User Group chat Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Alex's podcasts Two Headed Girl, Roboism,...
Android Just Smells Like Home (feat. Julia Skott)
September 06, 2019 15:05 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBMatthew hosts special guest Julia Skott – quite literally in his home. Julia's all about Android, but uses an iPad and Mac, so the two have a lot to talk about. Plus Julia is just a blast. Links from the show: How I Edit Podcasts on the iPad using Ferrite | MacStories Why we don’t want you and your Android green bubbles in our iMessage chat | Fast Company Follow Julia Skott (@JuliaSkott) on Twitter Listen to Julia's podcast Make Do on Relay FM Find us elsewhere: Supercomputer...
Interview w/ Greg Pierce, creator of x-callback-url
July 26, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 22.4 MBWhile Alex was away, Matthew interviewed developer Greg Pierce, creator of Drafts and the x-callback-url spec that kicked off deeper interest in iOS automation. The show starts with the basics of deep linking & how URLs are traditionally used, before diving into the good stuff straight from the source. Greg explains the benefits and drawbacks of early mobile automation, plus potential adoption of what’s soon to come, then covers how he’s using the new Siri Shortcuts capabilities ...
Your Phone, Your Choice
July 16, 2019 13:40 - 56 minutes - 79.4 MBAfter a few weeks, Alex & Matthew are back to talk about the beta experiences so far. Matthew hung out in Apple Business Chat, Alex gets excited about Automation triggers, and everyone is assigned a book for summer reading. Links from the show: ATP #332: Fuzzy Muppet Felt | Accidental Tech Podcast DamonLight AirPods ear thingies Home Screen Icon Creator: A Shortcut to Create Custom Icons for Apps, Contacts, Solid Colors, and More | MacStories #11: Shortcuts Homescreens! | Auto...
A Billion Pockets, Y'all!
June 17, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBAlex and Matthew are back from WWDC (for real this time) and are VERY excited about Shortcuts. Alex also briefly shouts about the Mac Pro, and Matthew needs a monitor. Find us elsewhere: Supercomputer (@_supercomputer) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew on YouTube and Twitch Matthew’s website @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
WWDC 2030 Predictions
May 30, 2019 20:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBMatthew and Alex share their insights into neo-modern Apple from the year 2030. Listen in as they discuss what to expect from the upcoming WWDC, and reflect on how far things have come since 2019. Find us elsewhere: WWDC 2019 in San Jose Supercomputer (@_supercomputer) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew on YouTube and Twitch Matthew’s website @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A Freaky Friday Situation
May 24, 2019 22:35 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week, Alex and Matthew realize that they are slowly becoming each other. Matthew describes his whole interconnected mess of apps, time tracking tools, and shortcuts. Alex only has three emotions. Matthew turned Things into Omnifocus. Links from the show: OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone Asana The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software Timery Agenda - Date-focused Note Taking. HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast ab...
AppleScript Wasn't Born in a Day
May 15, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 26.4 MBFollowing last week's after one day, a discussion of Matthew's morning routine sparks discussion about how Apple is changing. Plus, how order of operations matters, what the intersection of Arts and Technology means, and being funny on the internet. Alex had so much caffeine. Matthew swallowed a frog. Links from the show Home - MindNode Drafts. Where Text Starts. Nebo | MyScript The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 248, With Special Guest Peter Kafka Focused - Relay FM Just Press Record F...
A Little Circle to Poke
May 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBIt’s a real grab bag of topics on this very special Emergency Pod™️. Home screens are rearranged, task management apps are debated, and there are even some challenges assigned. Matthew hates tapping into folders. Alex got excited about the mafia. Neither of them can say the word “prescient.” Links from the show: Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone How to Configure Your iPhon...
The Notes and Friends We Made Along the Way
May 01, 2019 15:15 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBMatthew and Alex finally have The Talk. About notes. Alex is shocked by text bundles, Matthew spreads his notes' ashes across a bunch of apps, and they both talk about the long-term sustainability of various notes databases. Links from the show: Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners Nebo | MyScript Captio for iOS Think with Paper by FiftyThree Planet Irony | A Comic That Happens to Be Self Aware Ulysses Welcome to TextBundle.org! Notebooks for iPad, iPho...
Snacking On Digital Minimalism
April 23, 2019 23:45 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis week, Alex and Matthew cover Cal Newport’s new book Digital Minimalism and its impact. Alex is thirsty, Matthew becomes one with nature, and both recommend different books by women in addition (instead?). Links from the show Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Why you should allow yourself to buy books How to be Bored Ben McCarthy tweet about using notebooks Lizzo’s new album Cuz I Love You Lizzo’s debut EP Coconut Oil Deciding to Stan myself Bored and Brilliant by Mano...
It's Pretty Much All My Fault
April 16, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week, Alex invites a DIFFERENT Matthew onto the show to talk about their home automation setup. Show Notes Chicago Weather Alexa and Other Amazon Tube Friends Siri Google Assistant Google Home Hub Google Pixel Amazon Echo Show Amazon Fire Phone Fyre Festival Find us elsewhere Mattie Cox (@mattiercox) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Matthew Cassinelli on Twitch.TV @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support...
So Mini Problems, So Little Time
April 10, 2019 00:45 - 47 minutes - 50.7 MBAlex and Matthew review the new iPad mini! Find out where the Mini fits in their lives. Both tried out the Logitech Crayon, integrated it into their workflow, and came to the same conclusion... (If your version has uneven audio levels, re-download for a fixed track) Find us elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Matthew Cassinelli on Twitch.TV @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Into The Weeds (feat. Rosemary Orchard)
April 02, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThe fabulous Rosemary Orchard joins as the first guest on Supercomputer – and she blows your hosts’ minds. Rose talks about how she became an Automator, Matthew gets convinced to use Airtable again despite Alex’s protests, and everybody loves Drafts. Links from the episode Drafts for Mac: The MacStories Review | by Rosemary Orchard Drafts 5.4 coverage from Tim Nahumck | MacStories The Sweet Setup Images shortcut for saving images to use alongside Drafts Save Article to Dropbox...
Shortcuts 2.2: All About Your Notes
March 26, 2019 17:15 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBMatthew tells Alex all about Shortcuts 2.2 – including a secret hidden in the Notes actions. Links from the show Baidu Maps Quick Capture into Ulysses using Shortcuts | The Sweet Setup Mocktail by Jordan Merrick Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Supercomputer on YouTube @_supercomputer on Instagram Support the show on Patreon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
I Get Most Work Done On My Phone
March 20, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 58.7 MBYour hosts discuss the primary computer of most people: their phones. Alex does most of her work from the phone, Matthew is trying, and both agree that a paired-down version of a desktop app is unacceptable in 2019. Links from the show: Roboism live at C2E2 PAX East Use Tabs In Safari on iPad | Apple Support Drafts for Mac coming March 26 Using Spotlight on iPad to drag apps into Split View | Reddit Airtable Notion Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli...
The Video Production Can Of Worms
March 12, 2019 23:15 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week, Alex shows Matthew how little he knows about video production. Alex drops film school knowledge, it becomes clear why Matthew should have stuck with Final Cut, and both fumble around with LumaFusion's limitations. Links from the show Avid media composer Adobe Premier Final Cut Pro LumaFusion iMovie Ferrite update SanDisk SD Card USB Type-C Reader (old model) Apple’s updated USB-C to SD Card Reader Kingston MobileLite Wireless G3 for wireless audio SD card trans...
I Have Control Issues
March 05, 2019 17:00 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBAlex and Matthew discuss the disappearance of Control Center – and how it overlaps with Shortcuts. Links from the show Tim Cook tweet 100 Apps That Work With Siri Shortcuts Apple Support page on Control Center Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Supercomputer on YouTube @_supercomputer on Instagram Support the show on Patreon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Case of the Last Case
February 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBAlex and Matthew reflect on the month’s Apple-related news, giving the hot takes some room and seeing how we’re feeling after some extra context. Plus, there’s a celebrity appearance. February News: Meet the 30-year Apple veteran who's taking over the company's stores around the world WWDC 2019 Dates Confirmed: June 3-7 in San Jose [Updated] Exclusive: First look at unreleased Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS How did Apple’s AirPods go from mockery to millennial status s...
There Are Many Like It, But This Home Screen Is Mine
February 19, 2019 15:05 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MBAlex and Matthew cover their home screens, so get ready to check show notes. Both hosts share their general approach to organizing the apps on their "iOS devices", plus why it matters – a little bit at least. Alex has more Shortcuts than Matthew, neither have that great of iPad setups, and both are hoping for more from Apple soon. Next week we're doing a new segment, so stay tuned. Links from the show: Alex's iPhone home screen Matthew's iPhone home screen Alex's iPad home scr...
I Want To Play On Easy Mode
February 11, 2019 15:30 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBThis week, Matthew interviews Alex about how she gets work done at Cards Against Humanity. Plus Alex has a… great magic trick at the end. There’s checklists, task managers, and email talk – plus an announcement about Season 2! Watch the episode on YouTube Support the show with our new Patreon! Links from the episode: Cards Against Humanity OmniFocus Things Drafts Newton Superhuman Open from Overcast into YouTube shortcut Follow us elsewhere @_supercomputer @alexcox @...
Oh, Anyway. Computers!
February 04, 2019 18:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBAlex and Matthew debut their first test episode as a video show on YouTube, after 18 previous audio-only episodes. But it’s still a podcast! You can just watch us talk if you want: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSvmibqXPAp9iqCIIHBMuw Topics include the Google Home Hub, yearly themes, and our pitch to the world. Support our new Patreon too: https://www.patreon.com/supercomputer ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Behind The Cute Curtain
January 25, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 43.5 MBMatthew and Alex talk about going from beginner shortcuts to the next level with the “If” scripting action, plus how this all could be a bit easier. Matthew enjoys his LEGO, Alex really wants to know about OAuth, and we tease next week’s opposing views on iPads. Links from the show Matthew’s “When Will The Rain Stop?” shortcut “Just realized the KonMari method is a Mark and Sweep garbage collection algorithm” – @dimasguardado Merlin Mann calling Shortcuts “cute” on The Talk Sho...
Consumers and Their Fragile Minds
January 17, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBMatthew and Alex are here for the New Apple. Show Notes Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Apple is putting iTunes on Samsung TVs - The Verge How to set up Apple Music on Echo speakers, set deault service Planet of the Apps — Watch on Apple Music. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch | Netflix Official Site HomePod: A practical review – The Sweet Setup Apple promotes John Giannandrea to SVP of ML and AI Strategy after hiring ex-Google search chief in April - 9t...
The OG GTD
January 11, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week, Matthew and Alex explore some of their holiday experiments, as well as how to value your time as much as you value your computer. Show Notes TickTick: Todo list, checklist and task manager app for Android, iPhone and Web Getting Things Done® - David Allen’s GTD® Methodology Instapaper Be Focused KonMari – Founded by Marie Kondo. It’s All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff - Kindle edition by Peter Walsh. Crafts, Hobbies & Home Kindle e...
I Can’t Be Trusted With A Computer
November 30, 2018 17:10 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week, Matthew talks about getting his work done entirely on iOS, and Alex talks about her love of tomatos. Links from the show Homescreen tweet Dr Drang piece on Airtable Alex's Earhole shortcut TickTick Carrot Weather TickTick URL Scheme Jeff Perry question on time tracking Where You Can Get Angry at Us Matthew Cassinelli - YouTube Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) | Twitter Alex Coxmas 🎄 (@AlexCox) | Twitter supercomputer (@_supercomputer) • Instagram photos a...
Least Sexy, But Amazing
November 23, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week, Matthew ponders why you can’t get real work done on iOS, and Alex works herself into a tizzy about Pokémon and old men. Links from the Show Steve Jobs: “Who wants a stylus?” - Apple - Steve Jobs at Macworld 2007 in San Francisco - YouTube TickTick: Todo list, checklist and task manager app for Android, iPhone and Web Tyler Stalman - YouTube Homepage | Pokémon Go Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Official Pokémon Site Animal Crossing: Pock...
No One Is Taking Away Your Computer
November 16, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 60.5 MBIn a caffeine-fueled rage, Alex & Matthew pleasantly discuss the viability of iPad Pros as computers. Both enjoy their self-made armchairs as Matthew runs out of breath and Alex ponders the effect of reviews. Links from the Show Matthew’s empty Shortcuts library The Talk Show #234: ‘Welcome to Dongletropolis’, With Special Guest Merlin Mann Jason Snell convo iPad User Guide Shortcuts User Guide Gboard - the Google Keyboard Apple Support on Twitter Apple Support on YouTube ...
Rainbow Gesture 🌈
November 09, 2018 23:50 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBYour hosts’ iPads have arrived! Matthew wants to change the way we think about the philosophy of Apple, and Alex is very concerned about folios big and small. Links from the show Review: The iPad Pro and the power of the Pen(cil) а TechCrunch Buy iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio - Apple Crappy iPad Cover Logitech Crayon Digital iPad Pencil for Students Apple Pencil Case - Saddle Brown - Apple iPhone XS Leather Folio - Forest Green - Apple LumaFusion | LumaTouch Find us elsewhe...
The Medium Place
November 02, 2018 19:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBAfter Apple's October event, Alex and Matthew convince themselves into and out of, then back into buying iPad Pros. Alex has feelings, Matthew tries to help, and there's some butchered analogies along the way. Plus, they talk about the new update to Shortcuts. Links from the show Matthew switching to Automator Ferrite Recording Studio for iOS Stephen Hackett on Twitter: “Google Docs is going to make the new iPad a mess “ The Good Place on NBC Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter...
Smart Homery
October 25, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBMatthew smashes his buttons and Alex gets carried away with HomeKit aspirations before speculating about Apple's Fall Event. Links from the Episode Smart House Hue Lights Pop Smart Button Phillips Hue Switch HomeKit Logi Circle Reminders as My Day-to-day Lifeline (Powered by Shortcuts) Split Multi-Reminder Neatmo Brella Log Caffeine Apple Shortcuts: The Bicycle for the Mind is Back, but it’s Electric Upgrade LIVE in Chicago Ferrite Shortcuts in 3 Minutes! ★ Support thi...
The Allegory of Dark Mode
October 18, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBYour hosts are back after a short break – and they talked about a bunch of shortcuts for day-to-day tasks. Alex and Matthew cover about how they use reminders, go off on using Twitter vs Tweetbot, and channel their inner philosopher. Links from the episode Matthew’s collab with Rene Ritchie Due | App Store Matthew’s Save to Things Inbox or Today shortcut Alex’s Estimate Meeting Travel Time shortcut Alex’s When Do I Need to Leave By? shortcut Alex’s Create Multiple Events wit...
Agile Turtle
October 04, 2018 23:20 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBYour hosts dive into task managers like OmniFocus and Things, but it turns out to be a lot to cover – stay tuned for the second installment! Alex loves her tags, Matthew defends Things from Alex’s violent opposition, and there’s a silly rant at the end about Marvel Netflix shows. Links from the show Things for iOS and Mac | Cultured Code OmniFocus – task management for Mac and iOS | The Omni Group Reeder app for iOS and Mac | ★ Reeder Things 3.6 Reimagines External Keyboard C...
I'm Just Petting My Wrist Right Now
September 27, 2018 20:15 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBYour hosts discuss their new Apple treats, the shift to using shortcuts in day to day life, and forging ahead with magic variables. Links from the show Workflow introduces Magic Variables for Easier, More Poweful Visual Automation | MacStories Canvas #29: Workflow – Magic Variables | Relay FM Pinky ledge tweet | @mattcassinelli iPhone XS wallpaper | 9to5Mac Just Because: How Apple's Awesome Motion Watch Faces Are Made | Hodinkee Why Apple Watch is more important than iPhone |...
Butts to the Max
September 20, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis week, your hosts are excited for the release of iOS 12 and Shortcuts! Matthew reveals some behind the scenes lunch strategies from his time at Workflow, Alex wants a way to track when she’s late, and both talk about their iPhone choices. This episode covers some of the confusion between Siri Shortcuts and what the Shortcuts app can do. So, listen now and in the future for more shortcuts examples and links! Links from the episode: Shortcuts on the App Store Shortcuts EXPLAI...
Vaporface
September 14, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBMatthew explains the whole September 12th Apple event to Alex – hear her real reactions to the iPhone naming strategies. Also, Matthew details his fall, both are excited about HomePod, and one of them starts a #crispy YouTube channel. Smash that Like and Subscribe button – or not, up to you really. Links in this episode iPhone XS Max Comparing Apple Watch sizes Comparison of iPhone sizes New Apple Watch Series 4 faces and complication Tim’s trolling tweet They played us! Bo...
Suitcase is Charging!
September 06, 2018 20:05 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThis week, your hosts discuss their travel checklists – Alex hates planes, Matthew loves a good snack, and both will be at XOXO this weekend! Come say hi! If you’re enjoying the show so far, please rate the show in iTunes and Recommend it in Overcast if you use it. Both help spread the show to new users, so we’d really appreciate the support! Links from the show: TripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip Planner Search Flights, Hotels & Rental Cars | KAYAK Cheap Flights, Cheap Hotels, ...
Foam Paradise
August 28, 2018 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week, your hosts cover their morning routines – Alex has a regimen, Matthew has almost none, and both dream up ways Shortcuts might change things. If you're enjoying the show so far, please rate the show in iTunes and Recommend it in Overcast if you use it. Both help spread the show to new users, so we'd really appreciate the support! Links from the episode Who Actually Designed Steve Jobs’ Famous Mock Turtlenecks? | TIME My Number One Productivity Tip | Shawn Blanc Omnifo...
Silly Siri Foibles
August 21, 2018 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBIn the second installment of the Supercomputer audio entertainment technology show, your hosts talk digital assistants – mostly Siri, Alexa, and some Google Assistant, but even Cortana & Bixby get a shoutout. Matthew will trigger your Echo, Alex will trigger your HomePod, and we learn how everybody hates that one guy. Links from the episode Breville Infuser espresso machine Danesi Caffe Gold espresso beans Vector 125: Siri Shortcuts with Matthew Cassinelli One Question For A M...
Your Brain on Technology
August 06, 2018 13:00 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MBWelcome to Supercomputer! We're glad to have you. In this episode, you will meet your hosts, hear about their early exposure to computers, and learn how Workflow becoming Shortcuts makes this an exciting time to talk about technology. Links: Workflow Documentation Roboism Do By Friday @AlexCox matthewcassinelli.com @mattcassinelli Learn more about the show at supercomputer.fm and follow us on Twitter & Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★