Stephen Hackett, Mac analyst, gives Jason's computing setup a check-up. They discuss iPhone 15 rumors, including color-matched USB-C cables and limited color options. The hosts also talk about their preferences for dock layout, setting up a second desk, and the potential Amazon-Disney partnership for ESPN.
Jason's computing setup focuses on simplicity and minimalism, with a clean dock and menu bar.
Jason prioritizes essential apps in his dock and uses LaunchBar for app launching.
Jason's menu bar is minimalist, with non-essential icons hidden using Bartender.
Consistency between Jason's Mac Studio and MacBook Air setups is valued to ensure familiar tools are readily available.
Deep dives
Minimalist Setup with a Focus on Simplicity
The podcast episode discusses Jason's minimalist setup, with a focus on simplicity and clutter-free workspaces. Jason's dock and menu bar are both minimal, with only essential apps and tools visible.
Dock Usage and App Selection
Jason's dock is carefully curated, featuring a handful of essential apps for quick access and app switching. He prioritizes a clean and uncluttered dock, using LaunchBar for app launching instead.
Menu Bar and Hidden Items
Jason's menu bar is also minimalist, with a small selection of menu bar icons. He prefers to hide non-essential icons using Bartender, allowing for a clean and focused menu bar.
Philosophy on Badging and Task Management
Jason avoids badges in his setup, finding them unnecessary and anxiety-inducing. He does not rely heavily on task managers and prefers calendar-based task scheduling over separate task management apps.
Consistency between Mac Studio and MacBook Air
Jason aims for consistency between his Mac Studio and MacBook Air setups to avoid any jarring differences when switching between computers. He values having familiar tools readily available on both systems.
The Rise of Direct Distribution for Mac Apps
More developers are choosing to distribute updates for their Mac apps directly rather than through the Mac App Store, as it gives them more control and avoids Apple's approvals and rules.
The Impact of Bezel-Free Design on Phone Cases
As Apple continues to reduce bezels on iPhones and iPads, case makers may need to adapt their designs to accommodate the changes. However, Apple often sets new standards and case makers will likely follow suit, possibly utilizing magnetic attachments instead of traditional snap-on cases.
With a busy fall looming, Mac analyst Stephen Hackett joins the show to give Jason's computing setup a check-up. And some iPhone rumors suggest the Color Czar may be leaving a lump of Space Black coal in Myke's stocking this year.
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