Adam Engst

Adam Engst, the publisher of TidBITS and a Mac community veteran, dives into the unique quirks of his writing workflow and discusses the evolution of WWDC. He shares insights on using unusual input devices and effective productivity strategies like multi-monitor setups and text expansion tools. Engst reminisces about the early days of Macintosh software, exploring nostalgic apps and the whimsical tools that once delighted users. The conversation also highlights the impact of technology journalism and the changing landscape of Apple's developer community.

Adam Engst, a writer for TidBITS and privacy advocate, dives deep into the alarming world of smartphone location tracking. He reveals how even anonymized data can pinpoint your exact whereabouts and discusses disturbing examples of privacy invasions. Engst shares valuable tips for managing location tracking, including utilizing Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature and adjusting app permissions. He emphasizes the importance of user awareness in safeguarding personal data, especially against invasive tracking tactics used by law enforcement and data brokers.

Physics nerd Graeme shares tips on audio editing using Audio Hijack & Izotope RX11. Adam Engst discusses the quest for effective alarms & notifications on Apple devices, struggling with reminder systems. Topics include XR navigation for visually impaired and challenges with calendar alerts on Mac devices.

Expert on Apple products, Adam Engst, discusses Macstock discounts, Tesla vs. CarPlay, Brava oven using light technology, Apple password sharing, and upcoming Apple OS features. The podcast covers innovative cooking, Brava oven pricing, Apple Keychain, compelling Apple OS features, satellite communication on iPhone 14, home upgrades with private cloud computing, and discussions on password managers, math notes, Genmoji, AI-generated content, and WWDC insights.

Adam Engst, publisher of TidBITS, shares iPhone recommendations for senior citizens. They discuss approaching seniors' needs and limitations, pros and cons of Face ID vs. Touch ID, rearranging home screen, perception of disabilities, introducing computers to seniors, intuitive nature of iOS interface, trackpads and display settings, accessibility settings and simplifying home screen, use of dictation on iPhones, and changing perspectives on social media platforms.