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#601: Soup Blasphemy with Kathy Campbell
August 15th, 2021 · 85 minutes
Kathy Campbell is all over the Internet, as both a content creator and a business owner. Stephen and David talk with her about how she uses a mix of an iPad Pro, iMac Pro and a bunch of apps and services to keep all the plates spinning.
#600: Mac Migration & Settings
August 8th, 2021 · 97 minutes
The Apple silicon transition continues to march on, so David and Stephen sit down to talk about how to migrate to a new Mac, and what settings and preferences they recommend changing from the defaults.
#599: A Man of the People, with Dr. Drang
August 1st, 2021 · 110 minutes
Dr. Drang returns to the show to discuss his recent Mac renaissance, the way he manages notes and some of his favorite utilities.
#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.