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May 6, 2020 • 1h 36min

293: myTASK°MANAGER

This week, Stephen identifies some adaptors, while Federico is in search of answers and Myke butts in about something else. Then, a discussion of WWDC 2020, and what they guys would like to see in terms of home screen widgets on the iPhone and iPad. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba: A superior sound control. Get 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership What Is My Hackett Number? Flashback #1: The Newton - Relay FM Use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad - Apple Support Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon Identifying Apple Adapters by Touch - 512 Pixels – YouTube Apple Refreshes the 13-inch MacBook Pro with a New Keyboard, More Storage, and Updated Processors and RAM - MacStories Apple Updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels Upgrade #296: You Wouldn't Believe The Stuff I Know - Relay FM Why Apple didn't go to 14": some math and notes on human perception : apple MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro — 13-inch FIGHT! - Rene Ritchie - YouTube DEVONthink Bringing Up Bates - Wikipedia Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22 - Apple David Smith on Twitter: "Is it just me or is @viticci on the WWDC site?" CGP Grey on Twitter: "Looks like @ismh in the corner." Leaked iOS 14 screenshot shows new wallpaper settings, beta code reveals Home screen widgets - 9to5Mac Timery for Toggl Fantastical Todoist ‎CalZones on the App Store CARROT Weather for iOS and Android ‎Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store HomeCam for HomeKit OmniFocus ‎Broadcasts on the App Store Panic Blog » The Future of Status Board
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Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 37min

292: M’Duck

The trio gives a math lesson before follow-up on the Magic Keyboard and iPhone SE. Then, our plans for WWDC. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. StoryWorth: Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership ‎PCalc on the App Store James Thomson on Twitter: "I could never say no to you." Millsap on Twitter: "The Scrooge McDuck of Computers." Comply™ Foam Tips Compatible with Apple AirPods Pro Apple iPhone EarPods Promo HD - YouTube Kate's Hackett Graphs iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you're wearing a mask - 9to5Mac Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API - 9to5Mac Introducing Backstage, a New Members Podcast — Relay FM B-Sides #41: Backstage 01: The Idea - Relay FM iOS 13 Text Selection, Gestures, and Keyboard – The MacStories Review Eddie's Tweet Myke's iPad Set Up Roost Laptop Stand – Amazon Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon Dygma Raise How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support PSA: iPhone SE's Haptic Touch Doesn't Work With Notifications and It's Not a Bug - MacRumors Haptic Touch Will Work With Notifications on iPhone XR in iOS 12.1.1 - MacRumors Raindrop.io DEVONthink Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Introducing MacStories Unwind: A Weekly Podcast Review of Everything MacStories and More - MacStories
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Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 40min

291: The Scrooge McDuck of Computers

Myke and Federico share their impressions of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and Stephen reveals the number of items in his collection and the group announces The Hackett Number — the computers-per-capita figure for Stephen's household. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Bombas: Super comfortable socks for you and someone in need. Use this link for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Radeon Pro W5700X Now Available – 512 Pixels Gallery: Hands-on images showcase Apple’s $700 Mac Pro Wheels Kit - 9to5Mac Using Ancient Apple Displays with the 2019 Mac Pro - 512 Pixels on YouTube Apple Announces DVI to ADC Adapter - Apple Mac Power Users 533This episode will be live on Sunday, April 26. Reset HomePod - Apple Support HomePod glitter bomb video shows revenge on package thieves - 9to5Mac HomePod now runs on tvOS, here’s what that could mean - 9to5Mac Apple Collection – 512 PixelsThis page will contain spoilers for this episode. Don't visit it until after the "Hackett Number" chapter. Tot • Your tiny text companion My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels on YouTube Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro: A New Breed of Laptop - MacStories Lamine and Their 11 inch iPad Pro Apple Developing High-End Headphones With Interchangeable Parts - Bloomberg AIAIAI Audio | Trusted by artists all over the world Synecdoche - Wikipedia
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Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 22min

290: You Strike Me as a Wheel Guy

Federico rejects a new iPhone charging solution, Myke opens a new store and Stephen passes a collection basket to add a set of wheels to his Mac Pro. Then, the three talk about the new iPhone SE. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth: Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Ooni: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code CONNECTED for 10% off. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership iPod nano Tubes — Like iPod Socks, but Worse - YouTube Feedback - Aperture - Apple The History of Aperture - MacStories Difference In flle size between Aperture … - Apple Community 2019 Mac Pro Now Available Through Apple's Refurbished Store With Up to $4000 in Savings - MacRumors Sebastiaan de With's iPhone Mockup Moshi Notion VIP Federico's Charging Mat Jon Prosser's AirPower Rumor Upgrade #293: Opt In Your Face - Relay FM What the 2021 Unicode Delay Means for Emoji Updates New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order, begins arriving next week - Apple Review: Brydge Pro+ iPad keyboard with trackpad - Six Colors Mac Pro Feet and Wheels Now For Sale – 512 Pixels What's Inside the 2019 Mac Pro? Complete Disassembly and Analysis - Snazzy Labs - YouTube iPhone SE - Apple The new iPhone SE — Apple - YouTube iPhone SE - Why Upgrade - Apple
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Apr 8, 2020 • 1h 26min

289: Let Me Remember My Opinion

This week, Myke talks about a sale on Cinema Displays, then the guys move on discuss Federico's recent iPad article on modularity, the possibilities of widgets in iOS 14 and Stephen's Mac Madness winner and picks. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Boll & Branch: The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: "Buy any Power Mac G5 and a 23-inch Cinema HD Display and save $500" Apple - Brilliant savings The Mail-in Coupon Apple Studio Display (Blueberry) (LCD) Specs: EveryMac.com Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools | iMore Roon Labs Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation - MacStories One Week With the New 2020 iPad: Moving Back to Small – The Sweet Setup New Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Available for Pre-Order on Amazon – 512 Pixels Never believe it’s not so - All this Watchsmith Review: Create Your Own Apple Watch Complications - MacStories ‎Watchsmith on the App Store Watchsmith – 512 Pixels Leaked iOS 14 screenshot shows new wallpaper settings, beta code reveals Home screen widgets - 9to5Mac Dygma Raise - (Myke's Keyboard) The Mac Madness Champion – 512 Pixels The Mac Madness Champion - YouTube Stephen's Mac Madness Picks The Titanium PowerBook G4 - YouTube
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Apr 1, 2020 • 1h 32min

288: The God of Beginnings, Gates, Transitions and Duality

Mac Madness is down to the final two machines, and Myke explains why it is all Stephen's fault. Then, Federico takes everyone on a tour of high-resolution audio apps for the iPhone and iPad ... which are all wild. Lastly, we check the temperature of the room on Apple's Dark Sky acquisition. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Ahrefs: SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Quick Tip: A keyboard shortcut to bring up the emoji keyboard on iOS - Six Colors Foxconn tells investors that 5G iPhone production is still on track for a fall launch - 9to5Mac Mac Madness 2020: The Final Round – 512 Pixels Mac Madness Finals – Voting Form The Power Mac G4 Cube - 512 Pixels - YouTube The best laptop ever made – Marco.org ‎Onkyo HF Player - Hi-Res Music on the App Store ‎Hi-Res music player-NePLAYER on the App Store ‎KaiserTone Audio Player +HiRes on the App Store ‎foobar2000 on the App Store ‎Qobuz on the App Store ‎Neutron Music Player on the App Store Neutron Music Player Janus - Wikipedia Ticci's Screenshot Dark Sky Has a New Home CARROT Weather Adds New Data Sources, Including Netatmo Weather Stations - MacStories Episode 156: iPad at 10: The History and Emerging Modularity of Apple’s Tablet – AppStories iPad at 10 - MacStories
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Mar 25, 2020 • 1h 52min

287: Rub a Dub Dub, My Friend

The early reviews of the 2020 iPad Pro and new MacBook Air are in, and Myke treats the group with an unboxing experience. Federico asks the world for help, while Stephen is bringing joy — and pain — to the Mac community. Also, our impressions of iOS 13.4 and some media we're enjoying while being stuck at home. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code WEIRDFISH. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership 2020 MacBook Air review: No news is good news - Six Colors Daring Fireball: The 2020 MacBook Air New MacBook, new problem? - Austin Evans - YouTube 2020 MacBook Air Impressions: A Clean Refresh! - MKBHD - YouTube Upgrade #290: You Are The Button - Relay FM Never believe it’s not so - All this Mac Madness 2020: Round 2 Winners & Quarterfinal Voting Open Now – 512 Pixels Mac Madness - Quarterfinals Voting Form Eight that aren’t so Elite - All this 'Find My' features found in iOS 14 code include new notification triggers and AR mode - 9to5Mac The Mighty Power Mac G5 - MacStories 2020 iPad Pro Review: It's... A Computer?! - MKBHD - YouTube iPad Pro 2020 review: Small steps - Six Colors Daring Fireball: The 2020 iPad Pros iPad Pro (2020) review: beyond the trackpad - The Verge - YouTube 2020 iPad Pro Review Roundup - MacStories Benchmarks Suggest New iPad Pro's A12Z Chip is Nearly Identical to A12X in 2018 iPad Pro - MacRumors "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories Ticci and a Terabyte 2018 iPad Pros in 2020 Cases 2020 iPad Pros in 2018 Cases Apple Still Expected to Launch High End 12.9-inch iPad Pro With Mini LED Display Tech in Fourth Quarter of 2020 - MacRumors Amazon Music HD - major external DAC frustrations and limitations | AVForums Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.4 with iPad Cursor Support and Keyboard Improvements, iCloud Drive Shared Folders, and More - MacStories In praise of the iPadOS 13.4 cursor - Six Colors Pointers (iPadOS) - User Interaction - iOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer Shared Folder Labels Get help with over-the-air iOS updates - Apple Support Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay FM Apple debuts Shared iPad for Business, Assessment Mode for Mac, custom school apps, and more - 9to5Mac Universal Purchases for Mac Apps Are Now Available to Developers - MacStories Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: Catalyst apps and Universal Purchases Animal Crossing series – Official Site Linus Tech Tips - YouTube Bon Appétit - YouTube Gourmet Makes - YouTube It's Alive with Brad - YouTube ‎Lauv on Apple Music Pitchfork | The Most Trusted Voice in Music. chorus.fm Superstore (TV series) - Wikipedia Schitt's Creek - Wikipedia Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield WolfeyVGC - YouTube CybertronProductions - YouTube Better Call Saul - Wikipedia Ben Gibbard: Live From Home (3/24/20) - YouTube Superstore: how the NBC sitcom got so good - Vox The Test Drivers #4: The Essential Phone - Relay FM
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Mar 18, 2020 • 1h 21min

286: The iPad G4

Apple has announced new iPad Pros with a new keyboard and trackpad case, as well as the addition of cursor support in iOS 13.4. Myke takes it for a spin as Federico waits for his download to finish. Then, a tour of Apple's updated Macs and Stephen's new project, Mac Madness. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Bombas: Super comfortable socks. Use this link for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Mac Madness - Round 1 Voting 🗳️ Introducing Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels Introducing Mac Madness - YouTube Relay FM - Twitch Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple Upcoming Low-Cost iPhone Rumored to Come in 4.7 and 5.5-Inch Size Options to Replace iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - MacRumors Kuo: Apple to Launch Five iPhones in 2020, Including 5.4-Inch, Two 6.1-Inch, and 6.7-Inch Models With 5G - MacRumors All-new Powerbeats replacing Powerbeats3 for $50 less, 3 hours more battery, 'Pro' design - 9to5Mac Guy who likes music — YouTube The New iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with Trackpad: The MacStories Overview - MacStories A Few Thoughts on the New iPad Pro — MacSparky iPad Pro — Your next computer is not a computer — Apple - YouTube iPad Pro — How to correctly use a computer — Apple - YouTube iPadOS - Features - Apple Logitech announces new keyboard case with trackpad for iPad and iPad Air - 9to5Mac Apple Releases Faster MacBook Air with New Keyboard and Increased Storage Starting at $999 and Doubles Storage on Base-Model Mac minis - MacStories Stephen Upgrading Rosemary's Mac mini
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Mar 11, 2020 • 1h 17min

285: How Much RAM is in These Potatoes?

Federico gives a status report about life in Italy, then Stephen tries to cheer people up by talking about the HomePod. After that fails, Myke tells a story and the gang wade through a sea of iOS 14 rumors, including stories on iMessage, PencilKit, iOS wallpaper apps and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Indeed: Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Animal Crossing – Official Site Silvia Gatta on Twitter: "Finally, a good episode of @_connectedfm 😜" stephensmerch.com Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Apple Testing New iMessage Features Such as Mentions and Retracting Messages, Could Extend to Mac App - MacRumors iOS 14 Features New OCR Capabilities That Will Convert Handwritten Text From Apple Pencil Into Typed Text - MacRumors Flashback #1: The Newton - Relay FM iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more - 9to5Mac iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more - 9to5Mac ‎Skeletons, Etc on the App Store iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac iPhone 6s - The Only Thing That's Changed Is Everything - Official Trailer - YouTube Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership - 9to5Mac Santa Clara County Bans All Gatherings of 1000+ People After Coronavirus Death - MacRumors HomeKit in iOS 14: Face recognition, Apple TV audio, Night Shift for lights - 9to5Mac watchOS 7 to include new 'International' Apple Watch face with multiple country flags - 9to5Mac Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include 'Infograph Pro' with tachymeter, SchoolTime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more - 9to5Mac
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Mar 4, 2020 • 1h 26min

284: stevensmerch.com

This week, Federico makes a change, Stephen buys a domain and Myke cancels a future live show, pending Apple's decision on WWDC. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Boll & Branch: The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Twitter Testing Ephemeral Tweets Called 'Fleets' - MacRumors Tim Cook says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021 - BBC News Derek Beachy discovers 'Cooke' – Twitter Jonathan Rogers on how to reset a Logi Circle Camera – Twitter JJ Smiley on eero and Homekit – Twitter iTunes Movie Trailers Connected - Official Trailer - YouTube Federico turns on his HomePods – Twitter The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 278, With Special Guest Federico Viticci Stephen Hackett - Co-founder of Relay FM | That Creative Life 512 Pixels | Cotton Bureau Google cancels I/O 2020, its biggest event of the year - The Verge What happens if (and when) Apple cancels WWDC 2020? | Macworld Vidit Bhargava's iPad Multitasking Concept iOS 8 How-to: Customize and disable the contacts section in the multitasking interface - 9to5Mac Craig Newmark - Wikipedia Shiftscreen for iOS Apple Working on Six Mini-LED Products Including New 14.1-Inch MacBook Pro and Refreshed iMac Pro - MacRumors New Mac mini and iMac updates coming 'soon' alongside new iPad, leaker says - 9to5Mac Report: Apple to switch from OLED to microLED displays in Apple Watch as soon as next year - 9to5Mac Limited iPad Pro Availability May Suggest Imminent Launch of New Models - MacRumors Apple Planning iPad Keyboard With Trackpad — The Information Upgrade #287: Constant Applause - Relay FM

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