Accidental Tech Podcast

672: Wi Hyphen Fi

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Jan 1, 2026
In this conversation, the hosts dive into struggles with biometric security for older users and explore a macOS bug impacting window visibility. They also tackle the ongoing DRAM shortage, breaking down complex supply chain issues. This leads to a discussion on Git's portability and the challenges of vendor lock-in. Wi-Fi 7 is put under scrutiny, revealing gaps between promises and actual performance. Finally, they clarify the differences between minimizing and hiding windows on macOS, and discuss the emerging technologies of Thread and Matter.
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ADVICE

Fix AirPods Pro 3 Fit With Comply Tips

  • Try Comply TrueGrip Max tips if AirPods Pro 3 are uncomfortable; they can improve fit and stability.
  • Marco reports they feel softer and more secure than Apple's larger silicone tips.
ADVICE

Use Contact Lists To Reduce Clutter

  • Use the Mac Contacts app to multi-select and drag contacts into a list for quick filtering.
  • Note this doesn't stop contacts appearing in system-wide autocomplete or Siri suggestions.
INSIGHT

Shared Contacts Create Per-Field Conflicts

  • Shared contact pools introduce tricky per-field privacy and nickname conflicts across family members.
  • Simple UI and ownership models make this a hard UX problem, not just a backend one.
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