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#530: Working From Home

April 5th, 2020 · 77 minutes

All of a sudden, many people are working from their homes for the first time. This week, Stephen and David tap into their combined decade of experience to share some of what has worked well for them at home.

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Please note that in the time between recording publishing this episode, several security issues with Zoom have come to light. We've edited what we could, but if any comments about the video calling service feel out of place, that's why. Thanks for understanding. —Stephen


Focused #96: Working From Home
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues - The Verge
10 Zoom alternatives for more secure, cross-platform video calls - 9to5Mac
The best alternatives to Zoom for videoconferencing - The Verge
Cisco Webex
Skype
AirPods - Apple
BlueParrott Wireless Headsets
Ecamm Live
OBS
Logitech-Owned Streamlabs Expands Streaming Software to Mac - MacRumors

After recording this episode, Logitech announced Streamlabs for the Mac, which is an alternative to OBS and Ecamm live.

Stream Deck
ScreenFlow
Amazon.com: Logitech 1080p HD Pro Webcam C920
Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB Microphone
Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
‎Google Duo on the App Store
‎Dark Noise on the App Store
Quip
Mac Power Users #527: Dictation and Text Capture - Relay FM
Day One
HomePod - Apple
How to use Handoff with HomePod | iMore
How to make remote work, work: tips from 1Password
Jack Ryan - Season 1 | Prime Video
Hyperdrive (American TV series) - Wikipedia
Dickinson on Apple TV+
Star Trek: Picard (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access
Two Spies Game
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch
King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek