MacVoices #23311: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 (2)

Kirk McElhearn and host Chuck Joiner wrap up MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 with gifts that include video gear, a lifestyle product, a productivity product, and something just plain fun. (Part 2) 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00:53 Dyson Air Filter Fan for Clean Air and Comfort 0:02:56 Maintenance and Longevity of Dyson Air Filter 0:04:49 Insta360 Flow Gimbal: Compact and Feature-Packed 0:06:30 Insta360: Making Great and Performative Tech Products 0:06:40 Kirk's Preference for Still Photography 0:09:36 Introducing the Forever Spin Toy 0:10:28 Mesmerizing Glass Spinning Stand 0:12:00 The mesmerizing experience of fidget spinners 0:13:34 Finding focus and creativity with ambient music 0:14:59 Music as a Mood Booster for Productivity 0:16:41 Productivity and Freedom with Dictation 0:18:00 Tips for Effective Speaking and Microphone Usage 0:27:20 The Awkwardness of Multiple Monitors 0:28:58 Personal Preference: Single Monitor vs Multiple Monitors 0:30:09 Simplifying My Writing Process 0:30:30 Simplifying Writing: Text Editors vs. Word Processors

Links:

Kirk McElhearn’s Picks:

Logitech MX Master 3S - Wireless Performance Mouse  https://amzn.to/3RrBwzj

Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool™ HP07 Air Purifier, Heater, and Fan  https://amzn.to/3TqRWe0

ForeverSpin Titanium Top and Spinning Base Pack  https://amzn.to/3RKRsxY

15-Minute Hourglass Sand Timer  https://amzn.to/3tdacgp

Chuck Joiner’s Picks:

Insta360 Flow Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone, AI-Powered Gimbal, 3-Axis Stabilization, Built-in Tripod, Portable & Foldable, Auto Tracking Phone Stabilizer  https://amzn.to/3GKuBfV

MOUNT PRO Vertical Dual Monitor Stand for 2 Computer Screen up to 32 Inch/33lbs Each, Stacked Monitor Mount, Free-Standing Monitor Desk stand with Swivel, Tilt, Height Adjustable, VESA Stand 100 x 100  https://amzn.to/3RuxFSk

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Guests:

Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who’s shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville.

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00:00:52 Dyson Air Filter Fan for Clean Air and Comfort 00:02:55 Maintenance and Longevity of Dyson Air Filter 00:04:48 Insta360 Flow Gimbal: Compact and Feature-Packed 00:06:29 Insta360: Making Great and Performative Tech Products 00:06:39 Kirk's Preference for Still Photography 00:09:36 Introducing the Forever Spin Toy 00:10:27 Mesmerizing Glass Spinning Stand 00:11:59 The mesmerizing experience of fidget spinners 00:13:33 Finding focus and creativity with ambient music 00:14:59 Music as a Mood Booster for Productivity 00:16:40 Productivity and Freedom with Dictation 00:17:59 Tips for Effective Speaking and Microphone Usage 00:27:19 The Awkwardness of Multiple Monitors 00:28:57 Personal Preference: Single Monitor vs Multiple Monitors 00:30:09 Simplifying My Writing Process 00:30:29 Simplifying Writing: Text Editors vs. Word Processors