MacStories Unwind The Big Update You Probably Didn't Even Notice
Jun 27, 2025
This week, the hosts discuss a significant infrastructure upgrade for MacStories, improving performance and paving the way for new features. They reminisce about a recent trip to Wilmington, NC, visiting iconic locations from beloved TV shows like Dawson's Creek. The conversation covers music picks, including Yungblud's latest album and the new season of 'And Just Like That.' Listeners can look forward to intriguing movie deals just in time for the Fourth of July, with highlights like 'Independence Day' at a fantastic discount.
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Legacy MacStories Server Story
- MacStories operated on a single 2012 Intel i7 Mac mini for 13 years before migrating.
- The entire infrastructure was modernized with new hosting, codebase, and scaling capabilities.
Invisible But Vital Upgrade
- The MacStories website looks the same but runs on an entirely new, modern infrastructure.
- This upgrade now enables new development and improvements previously held back by old tech.
Modern Cloud Infrastructure Shift
- MacStories migrated from macOS on Intel to cloud-based Linux for scalability.
- The move improves speed, security, and prepares the site for future growth and features.