Mac Power Users 706: Media Management with Casey Liss
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Aug 20, 2023 
Casey Liss, an iOS developer and podcaster, joins the discussion to showcase his new app, CallSheet, designed for trivia and details about movies and TV shows. He dives into his transition from an iMac Pro to a MacBook Pro and the tech setups he finds work best. The conversation highlights innovative spoiler management features in CallSheet and offers insights into optimizing media management with Plex and Sonos. Liss shares his experiences with crowdsourced databases and emphasizes the importance of user-friendly design in app development.
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Casey's MacBook Pro Setup
- Casey Liss recommends a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor and 64GB of RAM for media management.
- He suggests 32GB of RAM might suffice, but prioritizes ample storage, opting for a 4TB SSD.
Casey's Display Setup
- Casey Liss uses a Studio Display and an LG 5K UltraFine monitor.
- These are connected to his MacBook Pro through a CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock, which simplifies cable management.
Casey's iPad Pro Usage
- Casey Liss uses an 11-inch M2 iPad Pro primarily for sidecar and on-the-go productivity.
- He values its cellular connectivity and portability, although he doesn't heavily rely on it like other iPad power users.