Mac Power Users 509: Brent Simmons, Man of Many Hats
Nov 10, 2019
Brent Simmons, a marketing pro at The Omni Group and creator of NetNewsWire, shares his insights on the evolving tech landscape. He discusses the nostalgia of RSS and its revival as an open-source project, highlighting its benefits over social media for news consumption. Brent also explores the transition from programming to marketing and how social media has transformed user feedback. Listeners will find valuable perspectives on blogging, productivity tools, and the importance of decision-making in tech.
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Keyboard Troubles
- Brent Simmons uses a 2015 MacBook Pro for work and a newer one he avoids due to its keyboard.
- The newer keyboard's 'S' key is broken, but even when functional, he dislikes its feel, especially the arrow keys.
Keyboard Shortcut Mastery
- Developers rely heavily on keyboard shortcuts for text navigation, making changes disruptive to their workflow.
- Consistent arrow key layouts become ingrained in muscle memory, and deviations hinder subconscious text navigation.
New iPad Pro
- Brent Simmons ordered a new top-of-the-line iPad Pro for work, aiming to increase iPad usage.
- His other iPad, a Mini, primarily serves as a Netflix device.