Allison Sheridan and John Voorhees discuss Apple's EU plans, the recent changes to App Store policies, portable monitors, Ecamm Live, various browsers, and strategies for managing links and files for future reading. They also talk about what they would choose to learn if stuck in a time loop.
Apple's proposed changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act include allowing gaming apps to stream within their app and selling plugins as in-app purchases, which some view as meaningful while others see it as a poison pill strategy to maintain existing terms.
The trend of using portable monitors like USB-C displays is growing among road warriors, offering options like 1080p, OLED, or 4K resolutions for multitasking and secondary screens, though some individuals may still prefer their current setup.
Deep dives
Apple's proposal to the European Union for Digital Markets Act compliance
Apple has proposed changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act, including allowing gaming apps to stream within their app and allowing developers to sell plugins as in-app purchases. While some view these changes as meaningful, others argue they could be a poison pill strategy to maintain the existing terms.
The popularity of portable monitors
The trend of using portable monitors, such as USB-C displays, is growing among road warriors. These thin and light monitors offer options like 1080p, OLED, or 4K resolutions. People have found them useful for multitasking and as secondary screens. However, not everyone feels the need for them and may stick to their current setup.
Managing links and read later apps
The question of how to manage links and read later apps sparks different approaches. Some prefer leaving tabs open in their browser, allowing them to decide later whether the link is worth revisiting. Others use read later apps but struggle with actually reading the saved links. Texting oneself links can also be a simple yet effective way to store important ones.
Skills to learn if stuck in a time loop
If stuck in a time loop, the guests mention different skills they would focus on learning. These include programming, physics, language acquisition, and studying different subjects like physics or math to break the loop.