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#780: Our Home Screens & Focus Modes
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Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track.
#779: An AirPods Launcher
January 12th, 2025 · 70 minutes
In this feedback episode, the guys discuss AI-powered dictation solutions, the safety features built into many Apple products, and some listener feedback.
#778: Exploring the Task Management Environment
January 5th, 2025 · 79 minutes
With the new year here, David and Stephen discuss the task managers they tried in 2024, and what they are currently using to get things done at work and beyond.
#777: Setup Nostalgia
December 29th, 2024 · 29 minutes
The guys reflect on their college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of them.
#776: Tech That Worked in 2024
December 22nd, 2024 · 83 minutes
Stephen and David reflect on some of the hardware and software that served them well over the last year.
#775: File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink
December 15th, 2024 · 66 minutes
Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient.
#774: Answering Common Tech Support Questions
December 8th, 2024 · 74 minutes
It's that time of year again: when relatives come to the family get-together armed with tech questions. On this episode, David and Stephen tackle some of the most common issues asked around the dinner table.
#773: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2)
December 1st, 2024 · 122 minutes
Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio.
#772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
November 24th, 2024 · 94 minutes
This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both.
#771: Beauty & Friction
November 17th, 2024 · 81 minutes
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about the M4 family of Macs, their RSS setups, and recent updates to some of their favorite apps. Then they discuss some listener feedback and their home networks.