Accidental Tech Podcast

613: Dress for the Chip You Want

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Nov 14, 2024
The discussion kicks off with insights on Apple's latest M4 MacBook Pro and the impressive improvements over its predecessor. The speakers delve into smart home ambitions with a potential game-changing device merging HomePod and an iPad. They explore the benefits of external SSDs and the complexities of managing storage. The episode isn't short on productivity hacks, focusing on RAM usage and essential software tools that can enhance workflow. Plus, there's a light-hearted push for holiday shopping in the ATP store!
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ADVICE

Escape Key for Canceling Drags

  • Use Escape to cancel drag operations in Finder.
  • This works across macOS and prevents accidental file moves.
ADVICE

Dock Folder Shortcut

  • Hold Command-Option and click a Dock folder to open it directly.
  • This avoids the extra step of clicking the folder's stack icon.
ANECDOTE

Folder Alias Bug

  • Marco Arment expresses frustration with Apple's handling of folder aliases in the Dock.
  • Dragging files onto folder aliases doesn't work as expected, causing them to bounce back.
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