Connected 477: OS X Mountain Linen
Nov 22, 2023
Guest Starring: Merri Hackett. In this episode, the hosts answer listener questions, discuss Apple's decision to stop selling old OS X versions, and share their favorite Apple products. They also talk about their preferences for headphones and music consumption, reflect on Dropbox and Apple's involvement, and express concerns about water resistance in Apple products. The episode ends with a discussion on the lifespan of Apple products and appreciation for supporters.
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Reduce iPad Brightness
- Reduce iPad brightness with Reduce White Point in Accessibility settings.
- Set a triple-click shortcut for easy access, even though you might forget it's on.
Surprise Mountain Lion Release
- Apple surprised everyone with the Mountain Lion announcement.
- John Gruber wrote about the briefing and was told not to disclose those details again.
Sealed Lion Installer
- Stephen Hackett kept his OS X Lion installer sealed in its original packaging.
- Attempting to install it on a modern Mac resulted in an error message.