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#598: Home Networking
July 25th, 2021 · 104 minutes
Our homes and businesses have become more technology-dependent, and having a solid network is more important than ever. This week, the guys talk about what goes into designing and maintaining reliable wired and wireless networks.
#597: A Ray of Sunshine, with Brett Burney
July 18th, 2021 · 89 minutes
This week Apple enthusiast and lecturer, Brett Burney, joins Stephen and David to discuss differences between iWork and Microsoft Office, give presentations with your iPad and how to rock a TRS-80.
#596: 30 iPhone Apps Under $10
July 11th, 2021 · 92 minutes
The App Store is a big place, and the iPhone can become anything you want it to be. Today, Stephen and David talk about 30 apps worth checking out — all on a budget.
#595: The Poetic Mike Vardy
July 4th, 2021 · 89 minutes
Mike Vardy returns to the show to update David and Stephen on where he's found balance between the iPad and the Mac. Mike also discusses how he blends analog and digital tools, and how he shares tasks and ideas with his remote team.
#594: A Third Alternative
June 27th, 2021 · 88 minutes
It is feedback time, so David and Stephen are here with listener questions, their experiences with Apple's current crop of betas and the future of Day One.
#593: It’s All Based on Stickies, with Paul Kafasis
June 20th, 2021 · 76 minutes
Stephen and David are joined by Paul Kafasis to talk about Mac software development in the modern era, some of Rogue Amoeba's history and the tools Paul uses to get his work done.
#592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation
June 11th, 2021 · 130 minutes
WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac.
#591: HyperCard All the Way Down, with Adam Engst
June 6th, 2021 · 106 minutes
With over 30 years of history, TidBITs is the longest-running tech publication covering Apple in the world. This week, one of its founders, Adam Engst, drops by the show to talk about his writing workflow, unusual input devices and how WWDC has changed.
#590: Our Video Workflows
May 30th, 2021 · 84 minutes
David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools.
#589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos
May 23rd, 2021 · 82 minutes
David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.