615: A Mildly Brisk Walk

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Nov 26, 2024

The hosts dive into the chaotic world of cryptocurrency, sharing laughs and cautionary tales about scams and security pitfalls. They also explore the unexpected ease of streaming NFL games using VPNs, and their critiques of immersive concert experiences leave them yearning for authentic moments. The discussion about managing large photo libraries on macOS offers practical tips, while the ongoing battle over Google Chrome's dominance raises eyebrows. Finally, they ponder the future of Siri amidst persistent user frustrations.

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John's Crypto Mishap

John Siracusa recounts a decade-long cryptocurrency misadventure, starting with free coins and ending with them being stolen.
He unknowingly pasted his secret key into a compromised webpage, highlighting cryptocurrency's vulnerability.

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VPN for Streaming

Bypass complex TV setups by using a VPN to access geographically restricted content.
Casey Liss solved his football streaming issue using Tailscale to connect to a New York-based server.

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Vision Pro Concert Experience

Casey and Marco discuss Ray's Concert for One, a Vision Pro immersive music experience.
Both found the extreme close-ups uncomfortable, but praised the video quality and Ray's performance.

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