NosillaCast Apple Podcast NC #1074 Stream Deck to Sleep Mac, Recarpeting Tech Angles, Security Bits
Dec 8, 2025
Barbó Shots, a security expert and co-host of the Security Bits segment, dives into the latest in cybersecurity. They discuss urgent Google updates, including critical patches for Android zero-days. Barbó shares insights on malicious apps like SmartTube that compromise user data and warns against paste-based scams. They also highlight the rising issue of AI-generated kidnapping scams and Cloudflare's recent outages. Plus, discover practical Mac security tips from Intego and the benefits of GreyNoise's IP checks.
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Three Days Of Recarpeting Precision
- Allison describes the three-day recarpeting as “much worse than you think” and compares the movers to a giant sliding puzzle.
- She admired the crew's precision and how they completed tearing out old carpet and installing new in perfect order.
Document Power And Cables First
- Photograph and diagram complex power and cable setups before disassembly to speed reassembly.
- Allison used Notability and a hand-drawn UPS diagram to document which devices needed battery-backed power.
Put Critical Gear On UPS Battery
- Keep expensive or critical devices on battery-backed UPS outlets, not just surge-only ones.
- Allison keeps her Pro Display XDR, Thunderbolt dock, hub, and subwoofer on UPS battery plus surge protection.
