Podcasts by Supercomputer
Supercomputer 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 from 2019-09-09T21:40
Alex 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, Si...
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Android Just Smells Like Home (feat. Julia Skott) from 2019-09-06T08:05
Matthew 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.
Interview w/ Greg Pierce, creator of x-callback-url from 2019-07-26T04:00
While 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 b...
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Your Phone, Your Choice from 2019-07-16T06:40
After 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 as...
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A Billion Pockets, Y'all! from 2019-06-17T11:45
Alex 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.
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WWDC 2030 Predictions from 2019-05-30T13:30
Matthew 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 sin...
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A Freaky Friday Situation from 2019-05-24T15:35
This 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 th...
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AppleScript Wasn't Born in a Day from 2019-05-15T06:00
Following 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 intersecti...
A Little Circle to Poke from 2019-05-08T09:00
It’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 hat...
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The Notes and Friends We Made Along the Way from 2019-05-01T08:15
Matthew 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 sustai...
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Snacking On Digital Minimalism from 2019-04-23T16:45
This 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...
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It's Pretty Much All My Fault from 2019-04-16T08:00
This week, Alex invites a DIFFERENT Matthew onto the show to talk about their home automation setup.
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So Mini Problems, So Little Time from 2019-04-09T17:45
Alex 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 conclusi...
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Into The Weeds (feat. Rosemary Orchard) from 2019-04-02T14:30
The 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 Airta...
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Shortcuts 2.2: All About Your Notes from 2019-03-26T10:15
Matthew tells Alex all about Shortcuts 2.2 – including a secret hidden in the Notes actions.
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I Get Most Work Done On My Phone from 2019-03-20T07:00
Your 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 a...
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The Video Production Can Of Worms from 2019-03-12T16:15
This 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 a...
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I Have Control Issues from 2019-03-05T09:00
Alex and Matthew discuss the disappearance of Control Center – and how it overlaps with Shortcuts.
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The Case of the Last Case from 2019-02-26T06:00
Alex 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.
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There Are Many Like It, But This Home Screen Is Mine from 2019-02-19T07:05
Alex 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 ...
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I Want To Play On Easy Mode from 2019-02-11T07:30
This 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 ...
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Oh, Anyway. Computers! from 2019-02-04T10:00
Alex and Matthew debut their first test episode as a video show on YouTube, after 18 previous audio-only episodes.
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Behind The Cute Curtain from 2019-01-25T06:00
Matthew 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 wa...
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Consumers and Their Fragile Minds from 2019-01-17T10:00
Matthew and Alex are here for the New Apple.
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The OG GTD from 2019-01-11T07:00
This 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.
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I Can’t Be Trusted With A Computer from 2018-11-30T09:10
This week, Matthew talks about getting his work done entirely on iOS, and Alex talks about her love of tomatos.
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Least Sexy, But Amazing from 2018-11-23T13:00
This 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.
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No One Is Taking Away Your Computer from 2018-11-16T04:00
In 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 ponder...
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Rainbow Gesture 🌈 from 2018-11-09T15:50
Your 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.
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The Medium Place from 2018-11-02T12:30
After 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 ana...
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Smart Homery from 2018-10-25T01:00
Matthew smashes his buttons and Alex gets carried away with HomeKit aspirations before speculating about Apple's Fall Event.
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The Allegory of Dark Mode from 2018-10-18T15:35
Your 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 T...
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Agile Turtle from 2018-10-04T16:20
Your 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 fro...
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I'm Just Petting My Wrist Right Now from 2018-09-27T13:15
Your hosts discuss their new Apple treats, the shift to using shortcuts in day to day life, and forging ahead with magic variables.
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Butts to the Max from 2018-09-20T01:00
This 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...
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Suitcase is Charging! from 2018-09-06T13:05
This 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 f...
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Foam Paradise from 2018-08-28T12:00
This 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, ...
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Silly Siri Foibles from 2018-08-21T05:00
In 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 & Bix...
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Your Brain on Technology from 2018-08-06T06:00
Welcome 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 t...
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