Mac Power Users 827: Every Two Months or So
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Dec 14, 2025 In this engaging discussion, the hosts dive into clever smart home solutions, including long-range sensors for mailboxes. They explore imaginative concepts for a foldable iPad and how it could reshape user experiences. The practicality of replacing the iMac with Mac mini or Studio setups also sparks debate. Listeners get insights on reliable charging stations and using HomePods as intercoms. Personal workflows blend analog and digital methods, including Notion for team tracking. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on outdoor cameras and EV ownership.
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Quick Closet Purge Satisfaction
- David described cleaning out his closet and dropping three trash bags at Goodwill in a swift 'ninja' operation.
- He framed the purge as a satisfying reset that sparked joy and organization.
YoLink Fills Long‑Range Sensor Gaps
- YoLink devices suit long-distance sensor needs because they use a sub‑Ghz protocol with advertised ranges up to a quarter mile.
- David and Stephen noted YoLink solves mailbox and outbuilding coverage problems where Zigbee/Z‑Wave range fails.