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But Before We Go... from 2023-03-31T07:02:39

The current incarnation of The Daily Observations Podcast is coming to an end. But there is still a show to do! TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about rumors that Apple’s mixed r...

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Anticipating WWDC 2023 from 2023-03-30T12:19:28

Apple has announced dates and details for WWDC 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over the remoteness of the conference and what the world can expect. Plus – Glitches with Ap...

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Changes for Developer Betas and Indie Podcasts from 2023-03-29T07:02:39

Apple’s making it harder for non-developers to get developer betas of its latest software. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken with the story. Plus – Ken is worried that changes in Apple Podca...

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Cook, China, and the Latest Round of Updates from 2023-03-28T07:02

Travelin’ Tim’s taking his time in China. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over a meeting between China’s commerce minister and Apple’s CEO. Also, Jeff has a look at the lates OS...

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Mixed Feelings on Apple's MR Headset from 2023-03-27T07:02:25

Both the New York Times and Bloomberg say there are certain misgivings around Apple’s mixed reality headset inside Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over the latest chatter...

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Spring OS Updates Without a Product Event? from 2023-03-24T07:02:15

Word is Apple is getting serious about having people back in the office three days a week. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over the report. Plus – Jeff thinks Apple will release it...

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Making Apple TV+ a Superstation? from 2023-03-23T07:02:01

Changes to “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV make Ken wonder whether Apple is trying to turn Apple TV+ into a superstation. He and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts bat the idea around. Plus – Th...

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iPhone 14 Plus Fails at Failing from 2023-03-22T07:02:18

Since its introduction, most in the tech press have deemed iPhone 14 Plus a failure. New numbers indicate otherwise, leaving most in the tech press to question how Apple got it so wrong? No. Tha...

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Counting and Ditching iPhones from 2023-03-21T07:05:31

Counterpoint Research has some staggering data on premium smartphones and iPhone. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken work those numbers. Plus – Is “iPhone” the generic name for “smartphone” ...

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Ted Lasso Goes to Washington from 2023-03-20T07:02:51

Most of the cast of “Ted Lasso” is headed to the White House to talk mental health. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk about some of the great stories on Apple TV+. Plus – the “Steve Jo...

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Sobering Thoughts from TSMC's Founder from 2023-03-17T07:55:08

The founder of Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC struck a worrying note this week when assessing US/Taiwanese relations. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about that. Plus – Adventu...

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realityOS and Qualcomm's Smart Car Plans from 2023-03-16T07:02:20

If it’s Thursday, it must be realityOS. Signs of Apple’s mixed reality moves turn up on GitHub. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kick that around. Then, Qualcomm seems to be setting t...

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A Cold Front in Apple HR from 2023-03-15T07:02:13

In a familiar sounding story, Bloomberg says Apple has slowed hiring considerably and rescheduled bonuses in an attempt to control costs. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss that. P...

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Working Longer and Sleeping Better from 2023-03-14T07:02:52

Apple and Foxconn are seeing better conditions for manufacturing in India. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the changes and consider worker issues. Plus – Our Apple Watches tell ...

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A Mixed-Reality and Mailbag Monday from 2023-03-13T07:02:42

The Financial Times says Apple’s mixed-reality headset will be Tim Cook’s legacy. But rumor says not everyone at Apple thinks it’s the best idea. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to addr...

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Playing the Really Oldies from 2023-03-10T08:02:10

Apple Music Classical finally has a release date. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to go over that announcement. Plus – A rumor has iPad Pro seeing a huge price jump in 2024.

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Making India Its Own Thing from 2023-03-09T08:02:09

Secret so-and-sos say, internally, Apple is viewing India as its own sales region. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk that over. Plus – secret sources say Apple has an opt-out clause ...

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Announcements Inside the Yellow iPhone Announcement from 2023-03-08T08:02:45

As had been rumored, Apple’s announced big yellow additions to the iPhone 14 line. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Emergency SOS and Apple Pay announcements inside that anno...

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Stories Financial Analysts Tell from 2023-03-07T08:02:22

Goldman Sachs has traded an Apple bear for an Apple bull, and suddenly it’s a “Buy” with a $199 target. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over tales told by financial analysts. Plus – ...

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More iPhone Making for India and More Soccer for Everyone from 2023-03-06T08:02:41

Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal have tales of more Apple manufacturing in India. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk those over. Plus a quick trip to the Apple Store and Apple’s so...

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Mailbag Monday! Now on Friday! from 2023-03-03T08:02:49

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken bring Mailbag Monday back for a second round. Email on China, AirDrop, and Passcodes. First though, the EC wants every messaging app to interoperate with e...

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Questioning the Apple Silicon Mac Pro and Apple’s China Exit from 2023-03-02T08:02

Will there be an Apple Silicon Mac Pro? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wonders aloud about that. Plus – Ken wonders whether Apple actually wants a China exit, or just wants to know where the exi...

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The EC Goes EZ on App Store In-App Purchases from 2023-03-01T08:02:59

Facebook has a plan to help fight CSAM and revenge porn. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken with more info. Plus – The European Commission drops its objection to Apple’s In-App Purchase requi...

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iPhone Rumors and AirPods Max Attacks from 2023-02-28T08:02:27

Having taken it off the table earlier this year, TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has put iPhone SE 4 back in play. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about what Apple buildin...

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Thieves, Soccer, and a Dopey Kid from 2023-02-27T08:02:33

Thieves are stealing iPhones, punching in passcodes, and ruining people’s lives. Is it an iPhone problem or a person problem? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to sift through it. Plus, t...

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Idiosyncratic Tailwinds and Latch Hook Rugs from 2023-02-24T08:02:04

Morgan Stanley is out with a list of “idiosyncratic tailwinds” for Apple shares in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk them over. Plus – RR Auctions has a lot of really cool t...

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Apple, Bloomberg, and Blood Sugar from 2023-02-23T08:02:09

Bloomberg has run a “secret sources” report saying Apple has hit a milestone on no-prick blood glucose monitoring. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts covers the tech in the story, while Ken asks que...

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Insufferable ATMs and Planting Flags in the App Store from 2023-02-22T08:02:36

The Financial Times seems torn between praise of Apple’s business acumen and disdain for some of its users. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk that over. Plus – Florida’s A.G. wants Apple ...

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Treating Apple TV+ Like TV from 2023-02-21T08:02:48

Ken has a sudden obsession with whatever it is Apple is trying to turn Apple TV+ into. He drags TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts along for the ride. Plus – Mailbag Monday, the Tuesday Edition and ...

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Apple Thinks Mastodon Has Legs from 2023-02-20T08:02:10

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss stories that may speak to sentiment around Apple, and social media’s plans to nickel and dime users for security. Plus — A vote of co...

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Operating Systems, AI, and Apple's Neural Engine from 2023-02-17T08:02:58

New iPadOS adoption numbers from Apple have piqued Ken’s interest. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kicks those around. Plus – Jeff dives into AI and Apple’s Neural Engine.

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A.R. You Ready for a Show? from 2023-02-16T08:02:38

News we don’t want to talk about and not news that we do. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about not talking about politics, and avoiding such news while also delivering it. The ...

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Accidentally Training Your A.I. Replacement from 2023-02-15T08:02:48

Apple used narration from human readers to train its A.I. voices. The real readers did not know that, and weren’t too happy when they found out. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk tha...

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Fixes, a Break, and Not Talking About the NBA from 2023-02-14T08:02:25

Apple hit with many mini updates on Monday. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk a few points raised by those. Plus – Why it is way too early to talk about Apple going for streaming ...

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A.I. and Chief Design Plans Land in Mailbag Monday from 2023-02-13T08:02:51

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken reach into the Mailbag for thoughts on A.I. and Apple without a Chief Design Officer. Come for the talking, stay for the rest of the talking! And drop your...

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Big Tech's Big A.I. Push with Tom Merritt from 2023-02-10T08:02:48

Daily Tech News Show’s Tom Merritt named generative A.I. the most important story of 2022. It is not slowing down in 2023. He joins Ken to talk about this week’s announcements from Microsoft and...

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Apple's New People Person and Good Tech for Your Good Dog from 2023-02-09T08:02:54

Apple has hired a new Chief of People. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts talk about who she is, and consider some of her roles. Plus – AirTag is not the best solution for keeping track of your dog....

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Playing Games with the Mac from 2023-02-08T08:02:13

Apple says the M-processors have set the company up for a place in the games space. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss the road from here to Apple being a true player on the gaming...

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Lower iPhone Prices? You know what THAT means... from 2023-02-07T08:02:09

Lots of Monday headlines said that Apple had cut the price of iPhone 14 Pro in China. But did it? And if not, who did and why’d they do it? TMO managing editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk that ...

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Leading Design Without a Design Lead? from 2023-02-06T08:02:16

TMO managing editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over reactions to Apple’s Q1FY23 earnings call. Plus would/will the general consumer miss an industrial design lead at Apple if Apple ends up wit...

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Listening In On Apple's Q1FY23 Call from 2023-02-03T08:02:38

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kick through Apple’s December-quarter earnings, plus questions and answers between Apple execs and analysts.

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Sideloading and Mixing Realities from 2023-02-02T08:02:14

A federal agency is encouraging Congress to make Apple allow sideloading of apps and third-party app stores on the iPhone. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken for a conversation worthy of G...

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You A.R. What You Eat from 2023-02-01T08:02

Apple has a new augmented reality idea for counting calories. But is it for an iPhone or a headset? TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk that over. Plus a public service announcement fr...

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The Foldable iPad Fight from 2023-01-31T08:02:55

TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says there will be a foldable iPad in 2024. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says there won’t. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the opposing sides. P...

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Virtual Assistant Issues and How/Why to Mastodon from 2023-01-30T08:02:34

T.D.O.O.G. Jeff Gamet has a bone to pick with the likes of Siri and Alexa. Basically, he thinks they should be better. He joins Ken to talk about how and why. Plus – Ken has questions about Mast...

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The State of Streaming with Charlotte Henry from 2023-01-27T08:02:12

Friend of the show Charlotte Henry of The Addition (theaddition.substack.c...

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Holding a Grudge and Loosening Restrictions from 2023-01-26T08:02:43

Secret sources tell the Financial Times that Apple is trying to lessen its ties with Google over feelings of betrayal tied to Android. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss why it’s a g...

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Movies and Mac Memory Lane from 2023-01-25T08:02:49

It won’t be another CODA year at the Oscars, but Apple TV+ has been nominated for two Academy Awards. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk those over. Plus – the Mac was first shown off 39-y...

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Examining Security Keys with Duane Waddle from 2023-01-24T08:02:11

One of the biggest changes introduced in this week’s OS updates from Apple is the across the board option to use physical security keys for iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. Info-sec guy Duane Waddle j...

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Looking at the Big Tech Layoffs from 2023-01-23T08:02:37

Thousands of layoffs across the tech sector in recent weeks prompt a discussion between TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken. That includes a sort of inspiring message from the head of Nintend...

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From One Frying Pan to Another? from 2023-01-20T08:02:53

India has given Chinese companies a green light that should help Apple grow manufacturing on the subcontinent. But, if it requires Chinese companies, is diversification into India really diversi...

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The Big HomePod Returns from 2023-01-19T08:02:34

Apple has re-introduced the original form factor HomePod. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk over the new machine and changes coming to other HomePods. Plus – the story of an Apple Watch, ...

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New Macs: From Rumor to Reality from 2023-01-18T08:02:40

Monday’s rumors of new Macs were spot-on. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the new machines Apple introduced on Tuesday. Plus – as far as Apple’s concerned, an Intel-based Mac Pr...

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Whispers of New MacBook Pros and iPhone Sales from 2023-01-17T08:02:19

With a new MacBook Pro announcement rumored for today, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken question what might make a laptop exciting again. Plus – continuing to size-up iPhone sales for the ...

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Crashing and Tweeting and Mailbag Monday from 2023-01-16T08:02:42

Updates on the false Crash Detection calls coming from the ski slopes and Twitter nixing third-party clients start us off this week. Then, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken find mixed-reali...

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How Many Operating Systems Does a Mixed Reality Need? from 2023-01-13T08:02:20

Snippets of code in an Apple-made Windows app namecheck two AR/VR/MR related operating systems. TMO Managing editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those around. First though, examining analyst sentimen...

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"Big Tech" as Bad Guy and a Touching Rumor from 2023-01-12T08:02

POTUS thinks he’s found a cause to unify the left and the right in Congress: Fighting big tech. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss President Biden’s WSJ call to arms. Then – A rumo...

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A.I. Imitators and Problem Solvers from 2023-01-11T08:02:46

On a day that Apple trumpets the many successes of its Services segment, ripoff ChatGPT apps are infesting Apple’s App Store. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss the issue. Plus ...

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When Supply Met Demand and Crashing a Mountain from 2023-01-10T08:01:22

iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max supply and demand have pretty much met. Is this good news, or no? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – the falling snow has given rise to false-pos...

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Apple's Great Big Augmented Year? from 2023-01-09T08:02:30

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s AR/VR headset push will mean placeholder upgrades for the rest of Apple’s hardware and operating systems. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss his ...

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Doubting Nikkei and Robots Read Stories from 2023-01-06T08:02:29

A few suppliers have called shenanigans on Nikkei’s story about Apple reducing orders. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – The people reading Apple’s latest audiobooks ...

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Paying for Butterflies and Failing at iPhones from 2023-01-05T08:02:53

Have you suffered from Butterfly damage? TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over Apple’s in-process Butterfly keyboard settlement. Plus, iPhone 14 Plus is a failure! Just ask the peop...

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The Good, the Bad, and That Sounds Ugly from 2023-01-04T08:02:24

Good news from “iPhone City,” news goes bad for Apple from Nikkei, and The Information has information about an ugly sounding mixed-reality headset from Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and...

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Epic Trolling for the New Year from 2023-01-03T08:02:42

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Ended 2022 hinting at Fortnite’s return to iOS in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wants to talk about it. Ken doesn’t. They do anyway. Plus – Citi analyst “Gentleman” J...

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iPhone Availability and Two Big Misses for 2022 from 2023-01-02T08:02:30

iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max are pretty easy to get these days. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken ponder why. Plus – Mac Pro and the standalone Apple Classical Music app both “missed” delivery in ...

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Ken Ray's Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 from 2022-12-30T08:02:51

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts turns the tables on TDO Host Ken Ray today, asking Ken about his most important and most interesting stories of 2022. That the answers are COVID and AR respectivel...

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Jeff Gamet's Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 from 2022-12-29T08:02:35

TDO OG Jeff Gamet stays out of the Apple space on our 2022 review. His most important story takes us to the Twittersphere though, specifically Elon Musk buying Twitter. Plus – peeking the deepes...

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Tom Merritt's Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 from 2022-12-28T08:02:46

Daily Tech News Show’s Tom Merritt broadens the scope on our 2022 review. His most important story is an intelligent look at A.I. image and text generation, while peak streaming grabs his intere...

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Nick deCourville's Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 from 2022-12-27T08:02:13

TMO writer Nick deCourville continues our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a mix of Apple events and iOS 16, while crashing at the amusement park really piques his interest.

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Jeff Butts' Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 from 2022-12-26T08:03:42

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts kicks off our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a life saver, while an iPhone feature has a lock on most interesting.

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Glancing Apple in 2023 and Trouble at HomeKit from 2022-12-23T08:02:41

Citi and Needham analysts have thoughts on Apple’s year ahead. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those thoughts around. Plus – Jeff updates us on trouble with HomeKit, and Apple to the...

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Self Service Repair and a Year of Apple TV+ from 2022-12-22T08:03:45

What do relatively recent Macs and a proposed battery rule have in common? TMO writer Nick deCourville says Apple’s Self Service Repair may be the answer. Plus, Nick and Ken look at some of thei...

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Way More Than Zero COVID and Slow AirTag Info from 2022-12-21T08:03:17

With the closed loop broken and zero-COVID restrictions lifted, iPhone City workers are reportedly making iPhones while suffering with COVID – sometimes by choice, sometimes as directed by manag...

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How-To Christmas and Predicting 2023 from 2022-12-20T08:02:50

If you’re giving electronics this holiday season, there are some steps you might want to take ahead of time. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts fills us in. Plus – Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has a ...

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Negative Zero COVID from 2022-12-19T08:00:55

The closed loop at Foxconn’s iPhone City plant in Zhengzhou is open. Most of the plant’s COVID restrictions have been lifted as China pulls a big “never mind” on its zero-COVID policies. TMO Man...

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Disappointing and Delightful Tech from 2022-12-16T08:02:50

An OfCom study on smart speaker use prompts TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken to talk tech that disappoints and tech that delights.

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Don’t Fear the App-Pocalypse from 2022-12-15T07:00:03

Bloomberg says Apple is prepping iOS for third-party app stores and app side-loading in the EU as early as iOS 17. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over potential pros and cons. Plu...

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Apple Car Talk with Roberto Baldwin from 2022-12-14T08:00:38

Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that Apple has way scaled back its automotive plans. Apple watchers have wondered about Apple Car for years, but what does the automotive world make of Cu...

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Where iPhones Are Sold and Some Christmas Carols from 2022-12-13T08:07:52

CIRP says where iPhones are sold in the states may be a weak point for Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss that. Plus – talking over SNL’s very bloody parody of “A Christmas Ca...

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Canada Takes Apple to Task and Playing the Twitter Blues from 2022-12-12T08:00:38

Canadian politicians are angry about changes to AirDrop on behalf of Chinese citizens. Wait’ll they hear what’s going to happen to Canadians! Also, Twitter Blue is a thing again. TMO Managing Ed...

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More End-to-End Encryption and Giving the Gift of Will Smith from 2022-12-09T08:00:48

Dreamlight Valley resident and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken today to discuss Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. What is it, who needs it, and how does one activate it? Plus...

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Super-Apps and Dreamlight Valley from 2022-12-08T08:00:09

TMO writer Nick deCourville brings us two tales of fantasy: The Disney video game Dreamlight Valley is headed to the Mac, and Microsoft is considering a super-app. One of these exposes a few lev...

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Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming from 2022-12-07T08:00:17

Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam...

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iPhone Misses Christmas and Musk Misses the Point from 2022-12-06T08:13:39

Foxconn says it’s getting iPhone production back on track. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk righting the ship post holidays. Plus Apple’s pause in Twitter ads was not about Elon ...

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Security Friday: News and a Protection Checklist from 2022-02-25T20:15:33

Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss this week’s security news, and some tips for better online safety.

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Thursdays with Bob: (Lack of) Tech Support from 2022-02-24T22:05:15

Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont for this week’s Rants and Raves, which falls on the “rants” end of the spectrum.

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Focus Mode and Thwarted Criminals from 2022-02-23T18:16:57

Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a (resolved) hostage situation in Amsterdam, and some tips for Focus Mode setup.

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Gossip Factories and Other Manufacturing from 2022-02-22T20:31:44

Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont chat about rumored improvements to 5G in iPhones, and talk about the appearance of new hardware in 2022.

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BBEdit and Shortcuts and You from 2022-02-21T14:30:01

Rich Siegel from Bare Bones Software joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the newest features in BBEdit, including support for Shortcuts.

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Security Friday: Actually Some Good News from 2022-02-18T18:09:14

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the Security Friday news of the week including deepfake scams and nefarious AirTag schemes.

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Thursdays with Bob: Set (and Forget) App from 2022-02-17T18:34:58

Today Dr Mac chats with Kelly about the SetApp service and points out a few of his favorites from the service.

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Health App Datas, iOS Betas from 2022-02-16T16:31:16

Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont chat about setting up Emergency Contacts on iOS, new features in the latest beta, and AirTag privacy.

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Software and Speculation from 2022-02-15T19:03:07

Team Nightmare returns! Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a BBEdit update and Apple’s (rumored) Spring Event.

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The Mixtape's Eternal Appeal from 2022-02-14T18:50:06

Today Kelly sits down with Isaac Ellsworth of Mixtape to discuss the app and how a chance meeting turned the idea into reality.

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Security Friday: NDAs and Special Guests from 2022-02-11T18:39:07

Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss security news and sit down with John Kheit to talk about NDAs and using them for good or…less good.

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Thursdays with Bob: No Ever, Just Notes from 2022-02-10T19:35:50

Dr Mac joins Kelly to discuss his migration away from Evernote, and how Notes has become his digital shoebox thanks to a few key features.

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Gear Picks for iPads from 2022-02-09T19:23:30

Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont share their hardware picks for iPad gear, including cases and keyboards and more.

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Betas and Payments and iOS from 2022-02-08T20:15:16

Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the no-longer-rumored payment terminal feature in iOS and how to get it for yourself.

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Curtis Herbert of Slopes from 2022-02-07T21:22:15

Today Kelly sits down with Curtis Herbert of Slopes to talk about how the app came to be and why he publishes his sales numbers.

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Security Friday: Everything Bad is New Again from 2022-02-04T19:49:41

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday updates, including some suggested beverage pairings for each topic.

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Thursdays with Bob: Killing Time from 2022-02-04T19:34:40

Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about some of the ways he likes to while away the hours, or even just the minutes, and how you can do the same.

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Right to Repair Not Just for iPhones Anymore from 2022-02-04T19:26:50

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss right-to-repair battles happening on a new front, and how your iPhone could benefit.

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Your iPhone Could Take MasterCard from 2022-02-03T20:00:22

Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss reports that your iPhone could also double as a credit card terminal.

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Peloton and Apple Don't Sit in a Tree from 2022-01-31T21:31:56

Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s relationship with Peloton, and how it could/should evolve.

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Security Friday: Not Entirely Bad News from 2022-01-28T19:12

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, including fixes and a tip for passwords on iOS.

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Thursdays with Bob: Secret iPhone Features from 2022-01-27T18:24:50

Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share a few things he has (re)discovered his iPhone can do and how his life is better as a result.

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Ged Maheux of Iconfactory from 2022-01-26T18:20:43

Ged Maheux of Iconfactory joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss iCloud syncing problems and how Iconfactory is addressing them.

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Mac Accessory Picks from 2022-01-25T19:12:12

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to share some Mac accessories (Maccessories?) for both desktop and laptop users.

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Apple Retail and Corporate Updates from 2022-01-24T18:54:17

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes to the rules around visiting UK Apple Stores and the new “new” head of PR.

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Security Friday: This Week in (Sad) Data Breaches from 2022-01-21T18:53:58

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a Safari data leak, encrypted messaging, and as always, a new data breach.

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Thursdays with Bob: Modes of Focus from 2022-01-20T18:02:46

Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins Kelly to talk about how you can use the new Focus Modes to make your devices work harder for you. (And before you ask, yes Kelly wanted to call today’s “Depeche (Focus...

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5G vs Airplane Radar from 2022-01-19T18:45:37

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in the battle between air traffic and 5G network expansion.

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Microsoft's Shopping Spree from 2022-01-18T18:05:30

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard and try to imagine 68 billion dollars.

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Accessory Picks for iPhones from 2022-01-17T19:55:05

Jeff Butts and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some MagSafe accessories for your iPhone, and a couple of case picks.

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Information Superhighway...to Hell from 2022-01-14T20:21:37

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the latest security news including a happy headline, a practical tip, and an uplifting sendoff to the weekend.

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Beats Pill Gets Popped from 2022-01-13T19:00:49

Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the end of the Beats Pill+ and speculate wildly about future product names.

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Private Relay and Unified Messaging from 2022-01-12T20:50:55

Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss an issue with iCloud Private Relay and the future of messaging on mobile devices.

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Apple Series, Services, and Sports from 2022-01-11T19:26:48

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s announcements about services and TV+ possibly broadcasting sports.

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Fifteen Years of iPhone from 2022-01-10T19:52:31

Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a decade and a half of iPhone and how the landscape has changed.

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Security Friday: Smart Home Practical Tips from 2022-01-07T19:53:33

Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont chat about Security Friday news and updates, including tips on keeping your smart home gear safe and secure.

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Thursdays with Bob: Resolutions and Reader Mail from 2022-01-06T18:50:28

Bob LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont to share some feedback from the “Dear Dr Mac Mailbag” and offer some resolution inspiration.

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Team Nightmare, CES, and Tips from 2022-01-05T19:05:08

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and a couple of tips for iPhone users.

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Smart Home Tips and CES Announcements from 2022-01-04T19:09:16

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smart home CES announcements and a tip for devices that aren’t officially supported by HomeKit.

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The Mac Observer Evolves from 2022-01-03T18:57:05

Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, and Serhat Kurt join host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes at TMO and look ahead to the future.

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Make Mine Monterey from 2021-12-30T19:12:40

Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about upgrading to Monterey, factors you’ll need to consider, and some general upgrade advice.

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Upgrade the Old, Troubleshoot the New from 2021-12-29T21:40:14

Jeff Butts and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to chat about tips for upgrading old hardware and getting new gear finely tuned.

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Kelly and Bryan's iPad App Picks from 2021-12-28T15:28:24

Bryan Chaffin and host Kelly Guimont discuss their picks for iPad apps of the last year in a wide variety of categories.

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The Nightmare After Christmas from 2021-12-27T15:14:58

Team Nightmare returns! Andrew and Charlotte join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their top apps for 2021 and share what made them stand out.

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Thursdays with Bob: Just In Case from 2021-12-23T18:49:37

Dr Mac comes by to talk with Kelly about a few more year-end picks, iPhone cases and batteries for all kinds of iPhones and use *cases* (get it?)

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HomePod Mini Tips and Tricks – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-22 from 2021-12-22T19:16:06

Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont share tips for setup and use of the HomePod mini including connecting to other devices and Home app tricks.

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Holiday Viewing Picks from 2021-12-21T18:14:02

Charlotte Henry and host Kelly Guimont chat about their picks for holiday themed viewing as well as suggestions for additional downtime TV.

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Tips and Tricks to Optimize Your Gear from 2021-12-20T18:27:40

Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss tips and tricks for iOS backups, Bluetooth devices, and upgrading iOS.

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Security Friday: This Week in Data Leaks from 2021-12-17T18:56:10

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the security news and updates of the week, including two data leaks and end on a festive note.

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Dr Mac's Gift Picking Sequel from 2021-12-16T16:59:19

Dr Mac is back with more gift ideas, including some alternatives to Apple gear and ways to listen to your audio of choice.

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Photography Themed Gift Ideas from 2021-12-15T19:08:43

Today, Aaron Hockley joins Kelly to talk about gift ideas for the photographer on your list, whether their camera of choice is an iPhone or not.

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Apple v Epic Continues from 2021-12-14T18:01:48

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple v Epic case, with a brief summary and then look ahead to what happens next.

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Steering the Apple Car Project from 2021-12-13T19:05:22

Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the current state of the Apple Car project, and look ahead to the future.

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Security Friday: No News is Good News from 2021-12-10T18:43:51

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday topics. They say no news is good news, and this week is FULL of news.

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Thursdays with Bob: Gift Guide The First from 2021-12-09T18:01:20

Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share the first wave of gift picks for the geeks in your life, and some of them may even cost nothing!

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International Gift Cards Of Mystery from 2021-12-08T18:39:13

Charlotte Henry and host Kelly Guimont share tips and tricks for purchasing Apple gift cards on an international scale.

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Charlotte and Kelly's International Gift Picks from 2021-12-07T21:09:25

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to offer some gift ideas based on Apple gear they use and love, and share a bit of their own wish lists.

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Dave and Bryan Give (Ideas for) Gifts from 2021-12-06T22:15:07

Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to share gift picks for the Apple fans on your list, and even some ideas for everyone else.

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Security Friday: Smarthome Security, Breaches, and Grand Theft AirTag from 2021-12-03T19:48:42

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and introduce a rating system for how worried to be about certain stories.

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Thursdays with Bob: Troubleshooting and You from 2021-12-02T19:11:06

Dr Mac joins Kelly to chat about troubleshooting your Mac: Where to start, what to look for, and when to call in backup (or your backups).

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Gift Picks and Grinchbots from 2021-12-01T19:38:19

Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss legislation dealing with Grinchbots and a few gift picks.

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Apple Music Awards, Events from 2021-11-30T21:29:55

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Music and Podcast awards for 2021, and chat about the winners and some interesting categories.

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Jack and Twitter, Deal Reminders from 2021-11-29T19:34:13

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Jack’s departure from his job(s) at Twitter, and share some shopping options.

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Security Tips for Holiday Visits from 2021-11-24T19:00:37

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss security tips for traveling, and some good things to check when you get to your Turkey Day Destination.

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Adele Sets Fire To The Shuffle (Button) from 2021-11-23T18:37:03

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Adele’s comments/Spotify’s stance on the shuffle option, and new HomePods options.

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Ben Surtees talks Bartender from 2021-11-22T16:42:52

Ben Surtees of Surtees Studios joins Kelly to chat about writing Mac software, and the Bartender utility that makes #NotchLife easier.

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Security Friday: Chip Flaws and Data Breaches from 2021-11-19T19:29:10

Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss the abundance of security news this week including some hardware issues and This Week in Data Breaches.

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Thursdays with Bob: Popclip and More from 2021-11-18T18:26:05

Dr Mac joins Kelly with a Monterey update, and discussing Popclip among other “first tier” apps to install when starting fresh.

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Apple and Right to Repair from 2021-11-17T21:46:54

Today, Kelly sits down with Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, to discuss Apple’s announcement of Self Service Repair and what it means for users.

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Walkie Talkie and Wembley Fraggle from 2021-11-16T22:48:01

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a forgotten Apple Watch feature and look forward to new Apple TV content…down at Fraggle Rock.

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Apple and Facebook Squaring Off from 2021-11-15T20:35:44

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how Apple and Facebook are headed for a new type of battle.

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Security Friday: News and Precise Locations from 2021-11-12T19:58:58

Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss security news, This Week in Data Breaches, and new uses for Precise Location data.

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Thursdays with Bob: Rocky Road from 2021-11-11T15:53:17

Dr Mac joins Kelly to discuss his rough upgrade path to Monterey, and point out some considerations you should make before clicking ‘upgrade.’

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Apple Business Essentials from 2021-11-10T18:51:53

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the announcement of Apple Business Essentials and why this is a big deal for a lot of users.

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Smart Home Networks And You from 2021-11-09T19:58:54

Jeff Butts and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest developments in smart home networking and why it matters to your home.

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Martellaro Monday: What We're Watching from 2021-11-08T19:45:23

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to share the latest tv shows he’s watching and Kelly offers a few picks of her own.

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Security Friday: Good News and Gift Ideas from 2021-11-05T18:44:53

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss some good Security Friday news, an update on previous news, and a gift idea for everyone.

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Thursdays with Bob: Road Trip Lessons from 2021-11-04T16:39:58

This week Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about his recent road trip, and some lessons learned along the way about media and what to take with you.

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Fake Job Ads, ID Stealing Quizzes from 2021-11-03T18:38:52

Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss quizzes and job ads that are definitely too good to be true.

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Smarthome Gifts and Tips from 2021-11-02T18:26:28

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smarthome gifts, and some ideas for easy gift giving to help people get started with smart devices.

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Earnings and Dropbox Support from 2021-11-01T20:02:29

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest earnings and native Apple Silicon support for Dropbox.

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Security Friday: Bug Bounties, Updates, and Tools for "Good Guys" from 2021-10-29T16:59:37

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates including who can get into your phone now, and a massive bug bounty.

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Thursdays with Bob: We Love Live Text! from 2021-10-28T18:39:22

Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about Live Text, a new feature of iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, all the ways it feels magical, and some good uses.

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Apple and China and Apps from 2021-10-27T17:54:57

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the iOS App Store in China, and the sudden disappearance of particular apps.

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Monterey and Other Updates from 2021-10-26T18:20:29

Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new version of macOS, including new and future features.

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Martellaro Mondays: M1, Mac Pro, Other M Words from 2021-10-25T19:14:49

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new processors and how John might have a worthy successor to his Mac Pro.

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Security Friday: News and Apple Watch Tips from 2021-10-22T19:21:53

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates on ransomware and hacking, and share how your Watch can make you safer.

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Thursdays with Bob: Juiced Up and Ready For Anything from 2021-10-21T18:04:05

Today Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about batteries, fast and slow charging, and generally making sure you don’t run out of power (even at Disneyland!)

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Airpods and Apple Music Unleashed from 2021-10-20T18:22

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the revised AirPods and why the new Apple Music Voice plan might actually make sense.

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Future iMacs Unleashed from 2021-10-19T18:10:41

Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Unleashed event and what new processors mean for iMacs and more.

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Unleashed Event Chat from 2021-10-18T19:15:18

Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to recap today’s “Unleashed” event and go over all the announced products.

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Security Friday: News, Shenanigans, and Encrypted Backups from 2021-10-15T17:46:54

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, including This Week In Data Breaches and willful misunderstanding of “hacking.”

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Thursdays with Bob: Pro Max Love from 2021-10-14T18:31:09

Dr Mac has his iPhone 13 Pro Max in hand, and joins Kelly to talk about his new love including some specific changes he particularly likes.

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AirPods as Health Instruments from 2021-10-13T17:56:35

Jeff Butts and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss AirPods and their expanding role as instruments of health, not just audio.

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Apple Unleashed Speculation from 2021-10-12T17:34:39

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the freshly announced Apple Event happening October 18.

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CarPlay Evolution, AirPods Updates from 2021-10-11T19:41:29

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the possibility of CarPlay controlling more than music, and the latest AirPods firmware update.

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Secure Your Stuff Friday: Twitch and Licenses from 2021-10-08T18:25:58

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont talk about the latest Security Friday headlines including Twitch and a new standard for ID on phones.

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Thursdays with Bob: Set Up That Shiny New iPhone from 2021-10-07T18:14:04

Bob joins Kelly to talk about the setup process on a new device, and some things to look out for if you’re upgrading.

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Zoom, Also Email Horrors from 2021-10-06T18:27:17

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a quick Zoom tip, and a (seasonal) story about the horrors of an overstuffed inbox.

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It's Been Ten Years from 2021-10-05T19:11:05

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the ten (!) years since Steve Jobs passed.

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The Computer Ate My Photos with Aaron Hockley from 2021-10-04T19:07:32

Today Kelly sits down with Aaron Hockley of TechPhotoGuy.com to chat about his new book and taking phone calls with your camera.

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Security Friday: Privacy Not Included from 2021-10-01T19:30:03

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news including Mozilla’s product guide and an AirTag attack.

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Thursdays with Bob: iPhone Shopping, Deal Hopping from 2021-09-30T17:04:16

Today, Dr Mac joins Kelly to chat iPhone deals! If last week convinced you to upgrade, this week helps you find the best way to get it done.

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Favorite Parts of iOS 15 from 2021-09-29T17:29:07

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their favorite features (so far) in iOS 15, and a small bit of media news.

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Email Filters and Sub-Addresses from 2021-09-28T17:36:47

Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss email filtering tactics and how to control who has access to your inbox.

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New Apple Gear First Impressions from 2021-09-27T18:48:35

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss first impressions of the newly released iPad mini and iPhone 13.

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Security Friday: Bad, Real Bad, and Good News from 2021-09-24T16:28:12

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for a round of Security Friday news, including ransomware, hacking, and a way to protect your Apple Card.

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Thursdays with Bob: The Future of (Your) iPhone from 2021-09-23T17:37:35

Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about new iPhones, what to look forward to if you do upgrade, and tips on what makes it a good time to do so.

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Shortcuts and Focus Modes from 2021-09-22T17:15:27

Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss first impressions of the new iOS 15, including Focus and notification styles.

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Media and OS Updates from 2021-09-21T19:11:07

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Emmy results, and all the recent updates to every single software platform.

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Cases and MagSafes for iPhone 13 from 2021-09-20T18:37:04

Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their picks for iPhone cases and MagSafe gear.

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Security Friday: Phishin and Strippin from 2021-09-17T17:50:03

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday news and updates, including new phishing scams and sketchy wifi networks.

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Thursdays with Bob: Margaritas and Sidecars from 2021-09-16T18:08:33

Today, Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about the magic of multiple monitors without buying a whole new display. And margaritas. But mostly screens.

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TMO Staff Preorders from 2021-09-15T20:56:20

Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what they are (and aren’t) ordering from yesterday’s announcements.

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California Streaming Reactions from 2021-09-14T19:19:27

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event and the announced (or not) products.

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Martellaro Monday: Apple Events and Technical Load from 2021-09-13T17:02:53

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont for a preview of the iPhone announcement and examines the “technical load” of the upgrade path.

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Security Friday and Epic Updates from 2021-09-10T19:49:20

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and the latest in the Apple v Epic lawsuit.

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Thursdays with Bob: Dr Mac has Seen the Future from 2021-09-09T17:18:06

Thursdays with Bob continue as Dr Mac reports to Kelly from The Future on what Focus Modes look like in forthcoming Apple operating systems.

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Subscription Control, Treats for Your Tech from 2021-09-08T17:23:12

Jeff Butts and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss managing all of your subscriptions, and Charlotte’s new headphones.

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Invitations and Rumors from 2021-09-07T18:55:52

Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the (now announced) iPhone event, and what else may be revealed next week.

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App Store Reader Apps from 2021-09-03T17:34:02

Today Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Japan’s investigation into the iOS App Store and what it means for users worldwide.

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Thursdays with Bob: AirTags and You from 2021-09-02T16:58:59

Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about AirTags, what’s great about them, some unexpected uses, and some nifty accessories.

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Watching TV+ Updates and Releases from 2021-09-01T20:28:30

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest announcements and releases on Apple TV+ including Jon Stewart and James Bond.

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App Store Payments, Future iPhone Features from 2021-08-31T18:36:53

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a recently passed law in South Korea, and some features coming to future iPhones.

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Media Monday: Martellaro Movies (and TV) from 2021-08-30T18:42:19

John Martellaro returns with a new round of movies and tv shows to discuss with Kelly who brings a couple suggestions as well.

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Security Friday: News, Leaks vs Breaches, Metadata from 2021-08-27T18:48:48

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss data leads vs data breaches, security news, and what metadata actually entails.

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Thursdays with Bob: BBEdit and You! from 2021-08-26T16:28:55

Dr Mac and Kelly chat about how the new version of BBEdit improves on some of the features both of them use most, and why you might like it too.

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Apple Maps Updates for Better (or Worse) from 2021-08-25T18:34:59

Andrew Orr and Jeff Gamet join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new revisions to Apple Maps after Jeff pointed out some places it is lacking.

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Tips and Tricks and Shortcuts from 2021-08-24T18:10:53

Jeff Gamet and host Kelly Guimont chat about tips for your iOS devices and a bit of Mac knowledge that can only improve your whole life. Honest.

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Apps and Stores and Sideloading from 2021-08-23T17:49:55

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss new legislation around App Stores and “sideloading” of apps on iOS.

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Security Friday: This Week In Data Breaches from 2021-08-20T16:06:07

Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont chat about the latest Security Friday news, including data breaches and ways to protect your data.

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Thursdays with Bob: Make Great Videos from 2021-08-19T19:38:27

Bob and Kelly discuss how to level up your iPhone videos from effects to editing to how a stack of books can improve your shot!

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Shortcuts and Their Notifications from 2021-08-18T17:46:30

Jeff Gamet joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss features that should come to Shortcuts, and how to disable some of their notifications.

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Two Jeffs, A Girl, and A Podcast from 2021-08-17T18:42:03

Today Jeff Butts and Jeff Gamet join Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest high-profile LinkedIn updates for Apple, and why Apple Maps doesn’t always win out.

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Smart Matter and Thread from 2021-08-16T18:52:13

Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a smart home delay, and what options you have today if you are setting up something new.

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Security Friday: Vax Records, Actually Clearing Cookies from 2021-08-13T17:29:01

Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news including ways to store vaccine info, and truly clearing browser history.

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Apple TV and App and Plus from 2021-08-12T17:00:18

Dr Mac joins Kelly to chat about Apple TV, and the TV app, and TV+, and how they all sound the same even though they are totally different.

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Apple TV Doesn't Measure Up from 2021-08-11T17:51:51

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the current state of Apple TV hardware and why it may not even matter.

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Crypto Cash Back, iPhone 13 from 2021-08-10T17:22:32

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss new ways to buy cryptocurrency and the latest round of iPhone rumo(u)rs.

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Apple and CSAM Updates from 2021-08-09T18:02:24

Today’s show is bursting with guests and info as Bryan Chaffin, Charlotte Henry, AND Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s CSAM changes and how this affects current iOS users.

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Security Friday: Leaks, Phishing and Updates from 2021-08-06T15:55:36

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news and updates, including This Week in Data Leaks, and an update to a previous tip.

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Thursdays with Bob: Keyboard and Security Updates from 2021-08-05T15:35:49

Dr Mac joins Kelly to give an update on the ergonomic keyboard search, and plead the case for security updates.

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Apple Store (Online) Updates from 2021-08-04T18:13:41

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the newly unveiled Apple (online) Store, and give some tips for finding gear.

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VPN Features, Apple Pay Mechanics from 2021-08-03T17:58:53

Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss VPN features and how exactly Apple Pay simultaneously works and keeps you secure.

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Elon Updates, Lasso is Legit from 2021-08-02T18:20:11

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest news (or not) from Elon Musk, and just how legit Ted Lasso’s football shows are.

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Security Friday: Prototypes, VPNs, and Social Engineering from 2021-07-31T17:09:21

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and dig into social engineering hacks, with tips on how to avoid them.

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Thursdays with Bob: Blue Light Specials from 2021-07-29T19:04:37

Today Dr Mac drops by to chat with Kelly about some alternate places to shop for gear to go with your Apple hardware.

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Earnings and Evolution from 2021-07-28T17:30:35

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to talk about Apple’s earnings report and how the landscape has changed.

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Apple and Cars and New Shows from 2021-07-27T19:54:58

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a new interview with Phil Schiller, and some TV+ shows (one new, one returning).

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Apple and Live Events from 2021-07-26T16:57:12

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s return to the NAB show, and what shape this year’s iPhone event might take.

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Security Friday: News and Pegasus from 2021-07-23T18:20:43

Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin talk Security Friday news with host Kelly Guimont, then dig into the Pegasus story you’ve heard about this week.

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Thursdays with Bob: Keyboards and Ergonomics from 2021-07-22T16:37:09

Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about keyboards and how you can find a comfortable one, the speeds you can achieve, and The Sound Of Productivity.

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The State of the (WiFi) Union from 2021-07-21T17:07:53

Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest updates in the world of mesh Wi-Fi, and what is coming soon in case you’re shopping.

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Rich Siegel Talks BBEdit from 2021-07-20T17:25:48

Today, Rich Siegel of BareBones Software joins Kelly to talk about the newly released version 14 of BBEdit, and also a little bit about its history.

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Apple And (Physical) Activity from 2021-07-19T15:49:05

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss easy ways to kick off a fitness workout with your ? Watch, and some favorite Fitness+ features.

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Security Friday: News Old and New, and Future Updates from 2021-07-16T19:14:43

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss updates to previous Security Friday news, and a couple of items coming to Firefox and iOS.

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Thursdays with Bob: Bands on a Budget from 2021-07-15T15:21:18

Once again Dr Mac joins Kelly for Thursdays with Bob. Bob loves his Apple Watch, and loves watch bands. But not the bands (and prices) from Apple.

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This Week in Antitrust from 2021-07-14T17:12:01

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to talk about some of Apple’s current legal proceedings and consider some outcomes.

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Shortcuts: Starting out, and Inspiration from 2021-07-13T17:46:51

Today Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to chat Shortcuts, including tips on getting started and sources for “inspiration.”

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App Store Anniversary from 2021-07-12T16:24:31

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to look back on 13 years of the iOS App Store and share their first apps.

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Security Friday: News on Data Privacy and a Practical PDF Tip from 2021-07-09T18:16:38

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, including data privacy and how to encrypt a pdf on your Mac.

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Thursdays with Bob: Beta Beware from 2021-07-08T18:03:47

Dr Mac drops by for Thursdays with Bob, and came with some advice about installing the new public betas from Apple. (Kelly is also on this episode)

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App Tracking Transparency and Android from 2021-07-07T17:14:40

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the “fallout” of App Tracking Transparency along with Fitness+ updates and a possible purchase.

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Facebook v FTC from 2021-07-06T17:13:45

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the dismissal of the FTC suit against Facebook, and what exactly the issues with “Big Tech” are.

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Security Friday: News, Data Leaks, and Betas from 2021-07-02T15:46:01

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, discuss data privacy, and talk about some public betas available for testing.

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Thursdays with Bob: Ergonomics and You! from 2021-07-01T17:05:31

Today Dr Mac gets everyone’s heads out of their…screens…with some ergonomic tips and tricks for working on a portable computer.

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TV+ Updates with Media+ Host Charlotte Henry from 2021-06-30T17:52:32

Today Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss (Daytime) Emmy nominations, cast updates, and when/how you can pay for TV+.

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TV Tuesday: Martellaro's Media Picks from 2021-06-29T17:25:16

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the “channels” feature of Apple TV+, and of course, what he’s been watching lately.

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WebKit's Origin Story from 2021-06-28T15:00:34

Friday marked 20 years of WebKit and Safari, and Don Melton chats with Kelly about how WebKit came to be, as well as how far it reaches today.

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Security Friday: Data Breaches and Password Migration from 2021-06-25T16:51:53

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news and updates, including a massive data breach, and how to import/export passwords.

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Thursdays With Budget Bob: Save Green on Gear from 2021-06-24T16:30:53

Today, “Budget Bob” LeVitus drops by to chat with Kelly about some easy ways to save money on your gear, whether the sticker price is large or small.

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Shortcuts to Automate Boring Stuff from 2021-06-23T17:23:57

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Shortcuts that can automate repetitive tasks, improve your security, and look ahead to macOS Shortcuts.

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TV Tuesday: Apple TV+ Upcoming and Released from 2021-06-22T18:09:23

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Ted Lasso’s accolades and next season, as well as the beginning of Physical.

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John on WWDC from 2021-06-21T19:40:10

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss his assessment of WWDC, and some of the notable features coming to Apple hardware.

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Security Friday: Data Leaks and Drilling from 2021-06-18T15:38:18

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, including a way to obliterate that iPhone data once and for all.

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Thursdays with Bob: Gifts and WWDC Summary from 2021-06-17T17:06:19

It’s Thursday, so Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins Kelly to discuss his gift ideas (being Dads/Grads season), and a quick summary of what stood out at WWDC.

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Apple Trials, Beats Headphones, Channels for Podcasts from 2021-06-16T16:51:10

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the TV+ trial period, now-officially-released Beats headphones, and ? Podcasts updates.

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Cryptocurrency and Hardware Wallets from 2021-06-15T17:54:50

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the basics of cryptocurrency and the advantages of having a hardware wallet for storage.

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Apple Design Awards, Monterey Missteps from 2021-06-14T17:35:38

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to chat about Apple Design Award winners, and Apple’s puzzling Monterey preview.

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WWDC Developer Spotlight: Jay Miller from 2021-06-11T19:44:04

Today Kelly chats with Jay Miller about the announcements out of WWDC and envisions a world where Apple has some competition.

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WWDC Developer Spotlight: James Thomson and Daniel Jilg from 2021-06-10T18:36:29

Today Kelly talks to James Thomson of PCalc (and “About” screen fame) and Daniel Jilg of App Telemetry about what they’ve seen at WWDC.

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WWDC Interviews: Binary Formations and Apparent Software from 2021-06-09T22:13:46

Today “live from” WWDC, Kelly interviews Kevin and Diane Hamilton of Binary Formations, and Jacob Gorban of Apparent Software.

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WWDC: Developer State of the Union Recap from 2021-06-08T17:31:03

Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the WWDC Developer State of the Union, including some possible improvements.

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WWDC Assessment from 2021-06-07T19:49:54

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the wide variety of announcements coming from Cupertino at the WWDC Keynote.

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WWDC Preview and Wishes from 2021-06-04T18:46:07

John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont for a look ahead to WWDC and what will or should get announced on Monday.

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Siri is Still Version One from 2021-06-03T17:20:12

The Infamous Dan Moren joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Siri, and how the Apple voice assistant stacks up against others. Or doesn’t…

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Apple v Epic Wrapup from 2021-06-02T17:19:46

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to bring us up to speed on the Apple v Epic case, and look ahead to what it could mean for the App Store.

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Tuesdays with Martellaro: iMac Purchasing from 2021-06-01T17:50:31

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to chat about tips and options for purchasing a new machine, including John’s plans for a new iMac.

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Security Friday: News and Photo Metadata from 2021-05-28T18:11:10

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news/updates, including a reminder about metadata and where it can show up (Facebook).

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iPhones Large and Small from 2021-05-27T17:11:24

Dr. Mac joins Kelly for Thursdays with Bob, for a discussion of the differences and similarities between the largest and smallest iPhone 12.

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Clarifying Apple Lossless Audio from 2021-05-26T17:39:30

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to sort through the scenarios where Apple’s new lossless audio will and won’t work.

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iPad Through The Ages from 2021-05-25T17:57:39

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the history of the iPad, from the early rumors to the newly available M1 version.

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Accessibility and WWDC Updates from 2021-05-24T17:30:22

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to talk about new Accessibility features coming to mobile devices, and lay out the WWDC schedule.

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John and Kelly on "Technical Gluttony" from 2021-05-21T17:20:47

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss “technical gluttony” and, as usual, a couple of TV recommendations make it into the mix.

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Apple in China from 2021-05-20T18:35:52

Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s relationship with China, and how it’s not a good look for the company.

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Two Decades of Apple Retail from 2021-05-19T17:54:26

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss twenty (!) years of Apple Retail, and how things have changed (or not) since then.

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Apple Lossless: Who Knows? Who Cares? from 2021-05-18T18:14:14

Dave Hamilton and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple Music’s new “lossless” stream, and who will benefit (or even notice).

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Martellaro Monday with the Dream Team from 2021-05-17T17:56:32

Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss accessibility needs on macOS, and (as usual) what we’re watching.

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Security Friday: Protected Photo Tips from 2021-05-14T17:12:36

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and tips on how to store a photo (like a photo of a vaccination card).

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Thursdays with Bob: One Rant, One Rave from 2021-05-13T17:19:18

Dr. Mac returns for a chat about a couple of discoveries in his Gift Guide adventures: One to look for, and one to look OUT for.

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Apple v Epic So Far from 2021-05-12T18:00:22

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont for the latest in the Apple v Epic trial, including bananas, tuxedoes, and app stores.

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Password Managers: How Do They Work? from 2021-05-11T18:14:53

Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont dig deep into password managers, how they work, and why you need one.

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John Martellaro, Accessibility, and Apple TV+ from 2021-05-10T18:23:37

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Accessibility features on macOS, the new iMac, and what John’s been watching lately.

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Security Friday and Facebook's Relationships from 2021-05-07T17:43:21

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday’s news, including Facebook’s latest move involving your data.

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Thursdays with Bob: Travel Philosophies from 2021-05-06T17:31:44

Dr. Mac drops by to chat about prepping for travel and things to keep in mind as we all venture out into the world again (with a love note to libraries).

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When to Migrate, When to Nuke from 2021-05-05T18:24:06

Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss migrating to a new computer, and when you could use an assist, and when to start over from “scratch.”

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Star Wars Day! (Also Apple Chat) from 2021-05-04T17:52:54

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont on Star Wars Day to discuss new OS updates, and what both are looking forward to coming out of Cupertino.

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Apple Legal Updates from 2021-05-03T19:04:08

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest Apple legal news, from the Spotify complaint in the EU to the latest from Epic Games.

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Security Friday: Zero Day, Passwords, and More! from 2021-04-30T18:02:35

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, including a credit bureau data leak, OS updates, and some password items.

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Thursdays with Bob: Health Apps from 2021-04-29T18:16:31

Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to talk about his recent discoveries in the Health app and tips for customizing it with relevant data.

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Apple OS Updates Galore from 2021-04-28T18:11:35

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest updates to iOS, macOS, watchOS, and what new things to expect.

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Travel Prep, Gear Upgrades from 2021-04-27T18:19:49

Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss what it’s like to travel now, and they look at some gear upgrades for when everyone goes places again.

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A Long Awaited Update, Searchin Safari from 2021-04-26T17:41:15

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the actual for real this time iOS 14.5 update, better searching in Safari, and more.

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Security Friday, Bad News All Around from 2021-04-23T18:08:10

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for the latest in Security Friday news, and this week there’s enough bad news for everyone to share!

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Thursdays with Bob: iPad Keyboards – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-22 from 2021-04-22T15:46:07

Thursdays with Bob bring Dr Mac by to chat with Kelly about his favorite new iPad accessory, and the accessory that brought it into his life.

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Apple Podcasts and Subscriptions from 2021-04-21T17:15:55

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest updates to the Podcasts app, including the subscription option.

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Spring Forward Breakdown from 2021-04-20T20:01:19

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to break down today’s “Spring Forward” announcements including all the new things we did (and didn’t) see.

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Apple Music and Spotify's Payments to Artists from 2021-04-19T19:27:08

Charlotte Henry joins guest-host Bryan Chaffin to break down how Apple Music and Spotify pay artists and labels, and what that might mean to the music industry as a whole.

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Security Friday and a Hitchhiker's Guide from 2021-04-16T17:18:34

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, and a very helpful Hitchhiker’s Guide (not that one).

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Extra Storage And You from 2021-04-15T14:10:33

Thursdays with Bob continue as Dr Mac drops by to chat with Kelly about how (and why) to shop for a hard drive, and Bob’s secret for buying them.

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Apple TV+ Announcements, Streaming Comparisons from 2021-04-14T19:04:01

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss new announcements on Apple TV+ and a new study of how TV+ stacks up against other services.

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Apple Event Predictions and Wishes from 2021-04-13T17:32:40

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their predictions and also hopes for the newly announced Apple Event on April 20.

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Apple Music on Echo Gear, Apple "Originals" from 2021-04-12T17:36:06

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont for a Media Monday chat about playing Apple Music on Amazon hardware, and Apple’s latest “original” content.

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Security Friday: Exploits and Scammers from 2021-04-09T18:17:03

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss (good) Security Friday news, including an in-depth look at phone scammers and tactics to stop them.

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Thursdays with Bob: Cool Stuff Found! from 2021-04-08T17:38:50

Thursdays with Bob bring Dr Mac by to chat with host Kelly Guimont about a new interactive data service, and deliver some bad news about your webcam.

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IMEI Numbers, Apple Arcade Updates from 2021-04-07T17:43:59

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss IMEI numbers, the new wave of Apple Arcade games, and cultural confessions.

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How to Clean Up Facebook (Data) Leakage – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-06 from 2021-04-06T17:35:53

Today Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss why there’s new headlines about an old data leak, and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Tim Cook and Kara Swisher from 2021-04-05T19:20:35

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Tim Cook’s appearance on Kara Swisher’s podcast Sway, and what we learned about Tim and Apple.

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Security Friday: Privacy vs Security, App Tracking Updates from 2021-04-02T17:42:12

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss new App Tracking Transparency news, other updates, and the difference between security and privacy.

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Thursdays with Bob: iPads and iMazing from 2021-04-01T17:52:54

Thursdays with Bob continue, Dr Mac drops by to chat with host Kelly Guimont to share how a new iPad proved the power of iMazing as a backup utility.

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World Backup Day from 2021-03-31T17:27:55

Dave Hamilton and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss World Backup Day, including the history of Time Machine and testing backups.

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WWDC 2021 Details from 2021-03-30T17:02:14

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss today’s WWDC 2021 announcement and the future of nerds in June in San Jose.

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Apple TV+ Updates, Secure Notes from 2021-03-29T17:06:04

Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest coming to Apple TV+, and a tip for routing around iMessage (when needed).

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Shortcuts and Automations from 2021-03-26T17:53:15

Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Shortcuts app on iOS, and branch out into HomeKit Automations as well.

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Thursdays with Bob and Apple Watch from 2021-03-25T17:16:54

Thursdays with Bob continue as Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus join host Kelly Guimont to discuss his love of Apple Watch and some of what makes it great.

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Mac OS X at XX from 2021-03-24T17:23:35

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the twentieth anniversary of the Mac OS X official release.

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You (Really) Don't Need That SCSI Cable from 2021-03-23T18:08:23

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to chat about “spring cleaning” from a tech perspective, from unused phones to Son of Box Of Cords.

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Spring Cleaning Email from 2021-03-22T17:51:18

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss how to clear out your email inbox and get it down to a reasonable size using apps and more.

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Security Friday: News and Hardware Keys from 2021-03-19T17:07:54

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the abundance of news and updates this week, and explain what a hardware key is for your accounts.

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Thursdays with Bob and Emergency Prepping from 2021-03-18T20:50:16

Bob LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont for the latest Thursdays With Bob: Emergency planning and some of the apps/gear you’ll need You Know, In Case.

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What Apple's Doing With All That Green from 2021-03-17T17:30:38

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how Apple is spending money including Maps features and more “green” updates.

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New Nest with Radar, Getting Ready for Repairs from 2021-03-16T17:34:32

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest iteration of Google Nest Hub, and how to get your gear ready for an Apple repair.

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iPhone 12 mini outlook, RIP HomePod from 2021-03-15T17:10:53

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the future of the iPhone 12 mini, and the end of the HomePod road.

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Security Friday and HomeKit Cameras from 2021-03-12T18:34:38

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and chat about HomeKit Secure Video and how to have a camera only you can see.

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Thursdays with Bob, Backups, and Email Apps from 2021-03-11T18:36:34

Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss backing up off-site, easy ways to back up on-site, and an email app with potential.

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Apple Pencil Wishlist from 2021-03-10T18:14:41

John Kheit joins host Kelly Guimont to talk about the Apple Pencil’s current iteration, and his wishlist for the Apple Pencil’s future.

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In-Person Events, Ad Tracking Complaints from 2021-03-09T19:12:07

Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to talk about getting together in person in June, and the latest complaint against Apple for daring to offer user privacy.

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International Women's Day from 2021-03-08T16:43:30

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss announcements celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.

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Security Friday! Search Engines and Support from 2021-03-05T18:06:10

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news, including updates on cookies and iOS released and some tech support help from Apple.

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If This Then Bob from 2021-03-04T18:14:25

Today Kelly is joined by Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus to discuss If This Then That, and some of the ways you can use the service to automate your life.

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Apple's Health Responses and Study Results from 2021-03-03T20:02:38

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s year of pandemic actions, and the results of the latest health study.

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Civilization VI and You from 2021-03-02T20:21:07

Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest iteration of the game Civilization, and also explain the game to Kelly.

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Apple Awards and Evolution from 2021-03-01T18:07:13

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest award, and the future of Apple’s corporate divisions.

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Security Friday Browser Edition from 2021-02-26T19:53:37

Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest Security Friday updates from Google and Firefox, and offer up some alternate browser options.

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Doctor Mac on Apple Arcade from 2021-02-25T18:47:02

Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont today to chat about Apple Arcade and why Bob has become a casual fan of Apple casual gaming service.

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The Latest Episode of Bryan is The Worst from 2021-02-24T18:58:38

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s acquisitions, both public and not-so-public.

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Spring Preview of TV+ from 2021-02-23T20:20:47

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to look ahead to the Spring preview of what’s coming to Apple TV+.

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Silver Sparrow and You from 2021-02-22T19:59:09

Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Silver Sparrow malware, including what it’s actually doing and how concerned you should be.

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Security Friday: Malware, Passwords, Security Guides from 2021-02-19T21:45:44

Security Friday! Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss security news and tips, including some new malware for the new M1 Mac.

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Epic/Apple Slapfight Escalation, Important Emoji Updates from 2021-02-18T18:38:40

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest chapter of the (Apple v) Epic Saga, with a preview of some new iOS emoji.

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Apple TV Followup, For All Mankind Extras from 2021-02-17T18:34:57

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to follow up on the Apple TV chat from Monday, and look at some For All Mankind extras.

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Feature Tour of iOS 14.5 from 2021-02-16T18:51:53

Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new features in iOS (beta) 14.5, including a new way to unlock your phone.

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Apple TV, What is Your Deal? from 2021-02-15T18:17:45

Dave Hamilton and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the future of the Apple TV box, starting with if it even has a future.

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Security Friday: Hacking and Sign-In Reviews from 2021-02-12T19:11:30

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news about previous news items, updates, and include a practical tip.

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Apple and US Manufacturing from 2021-02-11T21:17:23

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s current manufacturing and the possibility of some of it becoming US-based.

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Tips for iCloud, Time Machine, and More from 2021-02-10T19:15:49

Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to share tips for managing iCloud syncing, Time Machine images, and saving web pages on iOS.

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Cryptocurrency 201: Get Your Own from 2021-02-09T18:16:55

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss cryptocurrency! How to get it, and why you should/shouldn’t to get it.

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Project Titan Speculation, Headset Chat from 2021-02-08T19:07:58

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest phase of Project Titan news, and some headset speculation.

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Security Friday: App Tracking Transparency and More from 2021-02-05T19:20:18

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, and explains Private Click Measurement and why it matters.

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Award Nominations, Corporate Sanctioned Shade from 2021-02-04T18:50:24

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to chat Apple’s latest TV+ nominations and what Apple means when they talk about privacy (it’s Facebook).

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Gambling and Mobile Apps and You from 2021-02-03T18:56:05

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss gambling apps, and how the stance on gambling differs based on where you are in the world.

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New Improved MaskID Unlocking from 2021-02-02T18:23:36

Dave Hamilton and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss recent software updates and a beta that can change how your phone unlocks.

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Media Monday with Music Tips from 2021-02-01T18:15:46

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest Media Monday news, and a couple of tips for the Music apps.

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Security Friday: App Transparency and Dots from 2021-01-29T18:56:06

Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news including iOS updates and apps, and that dot on your iPhone.

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Apple Wearables: A Fortune 120 Company from 2021-01-28T18:52:49

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s earnings report, the stock market’s reaction, and how Watches + Headphones = Macy’s.

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Updates Ahoy! from 2021-01-27T20:15

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss why the latest iOS update is very important to install, and a look ahead at earnings.

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Apple Leadership Shuffle from 2021-01-26T18:13:48

Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss new changes in Apple Leadership and speculate on the new regime.

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This is Where it Gets Sticky from 2021-01-25T18:37:21

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a new advisory on MagSafe magnets, and the new Time To Walk in Fitness+.

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Security Friday, Google Alternatives from 2021-01-22T17:30:47

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest Security Friday news, and alternatives to some Google services (now including Fitbit).

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Headphone Evolution in 2021 from 2021-01-21T19:34

Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the state of headphones after CES2021 announcements, and the evolution of noise cancellation.

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Apple Watch Tip Bonanza! from 2021-01-20T18:58:54

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their Apple Watches, and tips and tricks they have picked up and want to share.

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TV+ Tuesday, Rumor Chat from 2021-01-19T19:19:20

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest TV+ news and (subscription) updates, and some new hardware rumors.

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Media Monday with Our Senior Oprah Correspondent from 2021-01-18T19:08:01

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Google possibly competing against Fitness+ with Fitbit, and the latest in Oprah-based news.

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Security Friday: Encryption Updates, Reviewing Permissions from 2021-01-15T18:40:12

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and how January is a good time to review all those Sign In With… buttons.

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CES 2021: New Masks, Smart Home Gear from 2021-01-14T19:09:17

John F Braun joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss CES coverage, including some new variations on masks and announced smart home gear.

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Apple's Latest Initiative from 2021-01-13T19:14:48

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest announcement and Apple’s evolving stance as a corporate citizen.

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Bryan is More Than Just Decorative from 2021-01-12T19:05:06

Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and the latest iteration of Apple Car news.

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Samsung Robots, Kelly vs Ringing iPhones from 2021-01-11T19:04:11

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some announcements from CES, and Kelly’s quest to answer calls hands free.

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Security Friday, Secret Messages from 2021-01-08T18:47:06

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, including what’s up with WhatsApp (sorry) and some things to know about encryption.

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CES Preview, Wi-Fi 6 Explainer from 2021-01-07T19:11:07

Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss what to expect from CES, including the evolution of networking including Wi-Fi 6 and why you should care.

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New Year, New Sales Records from 2021-01-06T19:27:43

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest press release about the (non?) hangover spending on ? Services.

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Calls and Messages and Macs and More from 2021-01-05T20:11:40

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how to add (or remove) your other Apple devices from the mix of messages/calls.

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Media Monday, Maths, and More! from 2021-01-04T19:35:31

Charlotte Henry and John F Braun join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Bundle arithmetic and a few streaming goodies discovered over the break.

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Hey Ho, Let's Go (To a New Year) from 2020-12-31T20:18:49

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry (aka Team Nightmare) join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their standout moments of 2020 and send it off properly.

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Looking Back at Apple's 2020 from 2020-12-30T18:51:35

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the year in Apple software and hardware. Tune in to see what stood out!

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Apple's Success Despite Ignoring Elon Musk from 2020-12-29T18:41:24

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to chat about Apple’s success in unlikely markets after advice against it (e.g., smartphones/maps/watches).

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Cryptocurrency 101 from 2020-12-28T18:21:50

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to chat about cryptocurrency. Learn a little something even though it’s winter break. ?

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Last Minute Gift Ideas from 2020-12-23T19:34:01

Andrew Orr and Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus join host Kelly Guimont to discuss gifts you can still get in under the holiday deadline, no shipping required.

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The Issues Are Fingers and Eye Holes from 2020-12-22T19:05:39

Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a new round of Apple Automobile rumors and what (GPS) directions Apple is considering.

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Holiday Photography Tips from 2020-12-21T20:23:44

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the settings and methods you can use to get the best photos of your holiday.

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Security Friday, Data Protection Tips from 2020-12-18T23:06:15

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday updates and news, as well as some tips for managing your own data.

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Apple vs Facebook, Facebook vs Privacy from 2020-12-17T20:29:36

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest back and forth between Apple and Facebook over user privacy.

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Fitness+ Is All the Best and All the Worst of Apple from 2020-12-16T20:23:36

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their first impressions of Fitness+ and what does (or doesn’t) work with the new service.

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Chrome and Keystone, Updating Apps from 2020-12-15T20:36:10

Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Chrome’s updater and alternate methods for keeping apps current.

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TV+ Updates, Breaking News from 2020-12-14T19:52:04

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss new TV+ shows and announcements. Stay tuned until the end for Breaking News!

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Security Friday, Avoiding Credit Card Shenanigans from 2020-12-11T19:59:39

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, and offer some tips on how to avoid credit card shenanigans.

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Apple TV (app) on Fire TV (devices) from 2020-12-10T19:44:47

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss actually using Apple TV (the app) on Fire TV (the device), and Face ID tips.

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Fitness+ Launch Date, Apple Bundle Options from 2020-12-09T19:37:42

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Fitness+ launch next week, and other bundles Apple might consider.

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AirPods Max Announced from 2020-12-08T20:04:31

Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s new AirPods Max specs, pricing, and comparison to other headphones.

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New on TV+, Announcement Speculation from 2020-12-07T20:02:14

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest shows to debut on TV+ and the possible debut of some new Apple gear.

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Security Friday, Encrypted Services from 2020-12-04T19:37:54

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, including Mac and iOS exploits, and encrypted services for your data.

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Kelly and Dave's Gift Picks from 2020-12-03T20:17:15

Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss gift picks for the holiday gift giving season, whether to yourself or others.

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Apple and TMO Picks of 2020 from 2020-12-02T19:48:01

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s awards for Apps and Games of 2020 and offer some picks of their own.

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Amazon's New Mini Cloud from 2020-12-01T19:08:22

Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Amazon’s announcement of cloud computing available on Mac minis.

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Cyber Monday Deal Bonanza from 2020-11-30T20:24:13

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some favorite Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals and shopping ideas.

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Security Friday on Wednesday, Black Friday Deals from 2020-11-25T20:04:21

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news (even though it’s Wednesday) and point out some Black Friday deals.

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Apple TV+ Updates, Charlotte's New Podcast from 2020-11-24T19:35:04

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in Apple TV+ viewing options, and the debut of Media+ !

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HomePod mini and You (if You're Dave or Bryan) from 2020-11-23T20:22:21

Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how the HomePod mini compares to other speakers and voice assistants.

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Security Friday, Encryption Basics from 2020-11-20T20:35:12

Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, This Week in Facebook, and basic encryption for messaging and iOS files.

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M1 Reviews, Dave's New Air from 2020-11-19T19:46:05

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the reviews of the new M1 Macs, including Dave’s new M1 MacBook Air.

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5G and Sim Cards, App Store Commissions from 2020-11-18T18:40:58

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss 5G plans and sim cards, and Apple’s new App Store commission tiers.

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John and Bryan's Gift Picks from 2020-11-17T20:15:11

John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss picks and ideas for the upcoming gift-giving season, complete with links.

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Big Sur Hands-On from 2020-11-16T19:48:53

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their short and less short experiences with Big Sur, and offer tips.

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Security Friday and Big Sur Updates from 2020-11-13T19:33:16

Today Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss for Security Friday news and updates, and some Big Sur upgrade tips.

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It's 99.99% Not Playing The Harp from 2020-11-12T17:39:44

Today Kelly is joined by OmniGroup CEO/Founder Ken Case to talk about the prep work needed for new hardware and impending software from Apple.

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M1 Knowns and Unknowns from 2020-11-11T20:13:49

John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what we know about Apple Silicon, aka M1. And also what we don’t know!

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Chip Chat with John "M1" Martellaro from 2020-11-10T21:40:39

Today Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the “One More Thing” event, Apple Silicon, and imminent purchases.

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Gift Picks from Team Nightmare from 2020-11-09T21:01:06

Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to share ideas for gear and software if you have a gift-giving occasion on the horizon.

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Security Friday, Now With Gift Picks from 2020-11-06T20:39:17

Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news, some ballot measures that passed, and even a security minded gift option.

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Ready Apple One Maths from 2020-11-05T19:46:13

Dave Hamilton and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple One bundles and how to find the subscription sweet spot.

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TV Fever and Numbers of Ks from 2020-11-04T19:46:49

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to chat about televisions as we enter the holiday shopping/deal season, and decode all those acronyms.

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To Silicon or Not to Silicon from 2020-11-03T19:48:11

John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s (likely) Apple Silicon Mac announcement and whether to buy one.

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Media Monday, Apple Event Announcement from 2020-11-02T19:38:37

Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s event announcement, and the first year of TV+.

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Earnings and Bundles from 2020-10-30T18:49:09

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest earnings report, and newly released subscription options.

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Apple's Search Engine Situation from 2020-10-29T18:52:41

Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s possible search aspirations and what that means for your data.

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iPhone 12 Pro Hands-On Time from 2020-10-28T18:54:42

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the iPhone 12 Pro now that everyone’s had a few hands-on days with theirs.

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HP Print Drivers Slash Malware from 2020-10-27T20:01:47

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a technical issue that causes HP printer drivers to appear on your Mac as malware.

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James Thomson of PCalc from 2020-10-26T16:45:26

Today, James Thomson of PCalc sits down with host Kelly Guimont to chat about developing apps for Macs through (several) processor changes.

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Security Friday, Halide Mark II from 2020-10-23T17:45:15

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news and updates, and a look at Halide Mark II just in time for iPhonemas Day!

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iPhone Nudist Camp from 2020-10-22T19:29:28

Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont for an iPhone-mas Eve chat about whether to case, or not to case, that is the question.

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Apple vs Advertising, iPhone Cases from 2020-10-21T19:07:31

Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest tactics against adverts, and look ahead to iPhone cases.

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Apple's Environmental Moves from 2020-10-20T19:31:30

Today, Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest changes to help achieve their environmental goals.

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What's Out From Apple, including aMTV from 2020-10-19T20:37:30

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what is (and isn’t ) on preorder from Apple, and the new TV app channel.

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Security Friday, New iPhone Prepping from 2020-10-16T19:53:02

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news, The Week In Data Breaches, and tips for a seamless transfer to a new iPhone.

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iPhone 12's Ceramic Shield and Camera Updates from 2020-10-15T20:27:48

John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to dig into iPhone 12 features: Ceramic Shield, and upgrades to the cameras.

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Apple's New Event Style, Apple TV Gaming from 2020-10-14T20:16:39

John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new style of Apple Events, and what Apple TV 4K upgrades would be best.

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"Hi, Speed" Aftermath from 2020-10-13T22:55:55

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss today’s “Hi, Speed” Apple event, and Team Nightmare’s purchasing decisions.

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Event Speculation, Apple TV Future from 2020-10-12T20:36:19

Andrew Orr and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss tomorrow’s “Hi, Speed” event and the future of the Apple TV hardware.

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Security Friday! News Roundup and Location Data from 2020-10-09T19:35:38

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest news for Security Friday, and talk about location data on iOS and why it matters.

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Apple TV+ and Spatial Audio from 2020-10-08T21:37:25

Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some new TV+ content, and how spatial audio ties into TV+ shows.

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James Bond's Future, 4K vs History from 2020-10-07T20:00:59

John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the future of the latest Bond film, and a debate about upscaled history.

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Speaker Speculation and 5G School from 2020-10-06T20:33:37

Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple speakers and 5G, and how it all ties into the coming Apple Event.

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Hands-on with ?Watch SE, TV App Expansion from 2020-10-05T20:34:08

John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Charlotte’s new ?Watch SE, and the TV app coming to gaming consoles.

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Security Friday, Widgets, and You from 2020-10-02T22:44:02

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news and updates, and a discussion about iOS 14’s widgets and what they can/can’t do.

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GaN Chargers and Why You Care from 2020-10-01T20:33:09

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Gallium Nitride chargers and what makes them interesting as a new way to power devices.

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Apple v. Epic Update, Leadership Incentives from 2020-09-30T19:55:32

Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple v Epic suit, and the latest compensation for Apple execs.

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State of TV+ Content from 2020-09-29T19:48:39

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the current state of Apple TV+ content and ways to watch all the new things.

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MacBook Air's Numbered Days from 2020-09-28T19:39:19

Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the MacBook Air and where it fits in the new world of Apple Silicon.

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Security Friday, Keychain Tips, Settings Shortcuts from 2020-09-25T20:53:57

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, tips for secure payment options, and some new shortcuts.

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App Store Objections and Coalitions from 2020-09-24T20:18:03

Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Coalition for App Store Fairness and new avenues for App Store disputes.

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Apple TV+ and Smart TVs from 2020-09-23T19:47:24

Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Smart TVs and Apple TV+ and if you really need an Apple TV box anymore.

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Series 6 Watch Teardown, Love for Ted Lasso from 2020-09-22T19:45:11

John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a Series 6 Watch teardown, plus Bryan and Kelly’s love of Ted Lasso.

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