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Feb 20, 2020 • 2h 14min

366: There’s Nothing You Can Fix in a Day

Pre-show: Catalina. 🙄 × ∞ Machine-gun trackpad Marco on OS upgrades Casey's Radar Follow-up: Grasshopper Logo Butterfly keyboards and ergonomics Finder toolbar bug... defeated? Mac malware getting worse? What does Apple need to make most? iOS 13.4 Mail toolbar fixes Cabel's take #askatp What one trivial bug would you fix if you could? (via Louie Mantia) Casey's answer How should one partition an onboard SSD? (via James Irwin) Would you narrate your favorite author's audiobook? (via Brian Hamilton) Post-show: John's [continued] adventures in programming Wallpaper creation tool Post-post show: Cold medicines Sponsored by: Handy: The most reliable name in house cleaning. Get your first 3-hour cleaning for only $29 when you sign up for a cleaning plan. Indeed: Post a job today. Get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order.
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Feb 14, 2020 • 2h 11min

365: Day-One Cowboy

Follow-up: SwiftUI previews of UIKit Gualtiero Frigerio NSHipster Folder aliases in the Dock Snow Leopard Review Radar #59289423 Shell scripts Jan Vitturi Richard Kanson John's new app (‼️) Keyboard Maestro Pastebot Taika Waititi on Apple Keyboards IBM Model M Marco's Best Laptop Ever Made Swift Playgrounds on macOS #askatp What's the situation with macOS security? (via Anthony Scardapane) Gatekeeper What does Marco do to avoid recursive Voice Boost? (via Chris Wright) How do we use show notes as a listener? (via Simo Isto) Post-show: John's adventures in programming Sponsored by: BlueVine: Get a $100 gift card when you take out a loan or open a line of credit. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a $20 credit with code atp2020. Bombas: The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Get 20% off your first purchase.
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Feb 6, 2020 • 2h 11min

364: A Casey Settings Screen

Pre-show: Docks Follow-up: Pro Display XDR reference modes Mac Pro internal disk options iPad Multitasking and recent apps Casey's new app (‼️) Detecting Guided Access SwiftUI Knife Switch Google Photos Privacy Breach #askatp What do we think about homebrew? (via Stephan Jacobs) MacPorts What's the difference between ⇧/⌘/⌥ keys? Origin of the ⌘ key tin Save for Web Claws What do we name our Wi-Fi networks? (via Jesse in South Dakota) Silence Of The LANS Post-show: Auto-joining Wi-Fi networks "Free Public WiFi" iOS auto-joins AT&T Wi-Fi networks without user permission The mechanism by which Apple does this: carrier bundles Sponsored by: Jamf Now: Set up and protect your Apple devices at work, from anywhere. First 3 devices are free. Kolide: User-focused security for teams that Slack. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order.
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Jan 30, 2020 • 2h 30min

363: The Floor is Lava

Casey's Complaints about his Co-Hosts Corner Marco's replaced BMW link The actual link Reconcilable Differences #121: Impotent Hydra Wegmans Update on Marco's iMac Pro fan issues SMC reset Pro Display XDR reference modes Rack-mount Mac Pro videos from Neil Parfitt Unboxing Fan noise A pro's thoughts on TrueTone ISO 12646 Xcode layout advice Video demo Localization warnings Marco's Overcast Bug-Finding Mission Technical Q&A QA1606 kAudioUnitProperty_MaximumFramesPerSlice AVAudioSession setPreferredIOBufferDuration Apple's API documentation No Overview Available iOS 14 Shakeup The iPad Awkwardly Turns 10 Working Copy WIMP Surface/iPad Lineup in 2020 Post-show: John's Bug-Finding Mission NSWindow isReleasedWhenClosed Sponsored by: YES PLZ: Upgrade your morning coffee game and you’ll upgrade your whole day. Get 25% off your first shipment with code MARCOSENTME. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a $20 credit with code atp2020. BlueVine: Get a $100 gift card when you take out a loan or open a line of credit.
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Jan 24, 2020 • 2h 12min

362: Xcode in Anger

Follow-up: That's the Microsoft logo, you fools Redesigning the Windows Logo Removing the Dropbox Finder extension System Preferences → Extensions → Dropbox → Finder Extension Pro Display XDR display profiles Aerial screensaver Logitech G305 mouse review Pacifist Jonathan Mann on his post-WWDC song Front and Center update Marco's iMac Pro update Apple acquiesces to the FBI regarding encrypted iCloud backups? Gruber's initial reaction Gruber on Tim Cook on Der Spiegel Apple on end-to-end encryption in 2016 Android does encrypt backups Ben Thompson's take Xcode layout hell Post-show Neutral: What cars would we each take on a cross-country trip? 🚨 SPOILER ALERT 🚨 Casey's answer Marco's answer (and backup answer) John's answer Sponsored by: Clear: Get through security even faster. Get your first 2 months free with code accidentaltech. HealthIQ: Using science and data to secure lower life-insurance rates for people like you. Casper: Expertly designed products to help you get your best rest, one night at a time. Get $100 toward select mattresses with code atp2019. Terms and conditions apply.
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Jan 16, 2020 • 2h 12min

361: A Button in the Thumb Shelf

AirPods vs. AirPlanes neverssl.com & alwayshttp.com Follow-up: Camera ergonomics (via Henrik Helmers) PopSockets Jumpy mice (via Scott Simpson) USB 3.0 Radio Frequency Interference Impact on 2.4 GHz Wireless Devices Photo sharing Mario Panighetti Andrew Elliott Jared Counts Using a PS4 controller wirelessly with a PC/Mac DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adapter, Japanese version MFi The rack-mount Mac Pro is now available Pro Display XDR TrueTone Mac Pro Ethernet wonkiness iMac Pro Ethernet wonkiness MoCa Casey's MOCA Bridge Gigabit MOCA Bridge Casey's New Switch John's sleep/wake battles The Eclectic Light Company Howard Oakley on pmset John's Finder toolbar battles Making the case for macOS Low Power Mode Pro Mode rumor Turbo Boost Switcher Pro TripMode John's mouse and keyboard reviews Microsoft Precision Mouse Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 Logitech MX Master 3 Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard SteerMouse Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Cat reference Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order. Mack Weldon: The most comfortable underwear, socks, shirts, undershirts, hoodies, sweat pants, and more that you will ever wear. Get 20% off your first order with code atppodcast. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a $20 credit with code atp2020.
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Jan 9, 2020 • 2h 16min

360: Big Hole in the Middle

Intro: Casey was not consulted CGP Grey Follow-up: Boot camp on external drives WinToUSB Rufus (via Alexei) Was the boot restriction issue the one from the start? (via Brad) Dual-booting with Bluetooth (via Robert Watkins) 2019 Mac Pro speaker module cable Removing the Mac Pro case while it's running Asian ladybeetle Full-resolution iCloud photo sharing KBase article (via Kyles the Gray) Great summary photos Swift is a 🍆 Type erasure in Swift Method swizzling Class clusters John's new app, Front and Center Buy Front and Center on the Mac App Store DragThing ATP #96: The Windows of Siracusa County Flying Meat Salt remote for Apple TV (via David Roessli) John's Pro Display XDR Comparison thread to "real" reference screens by Juan Salvo Marco's vacation tech experiences Post-show: Casey's Disney Trip David's Vacation Club Rentals Bay Lake Tower Disney Dining Plans Garden Grocer Orlando Stroller Rentals Sponsored by: Away: Get your suitcase and shop other travel essentials. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off your first purchase. Techmeme Ride Home: Subscribe today in your podcast app of choice (Apple, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify).
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Jan 1, 2020 • 2h 14min

359: I Could Live in There

John's Computer Situation State of Catalina Audiophiles are bananas Monoprice equivalent Follow-up: MagSafe connectors John's Mac Pro setup experience Storage/RAM effects Cable-free internals Time Machine Boot Camp ideas—none of which work as described 1, 2, 3, 4 Don't forget about this, too! Peripherals Microsoft Precision Mouse Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 Quinn Nelson's (Snazzy Labs) video and observation #askatp Is iCloud photo sharing really this much of a mess? (via Dzmitry Tabakerau) Todd's tweet Is Swift really a 🍆? (via JK Kross) John's Swift review Bondage and Discipline Language If the ATP hosts took a road trip together, who is sitting where? (via Tim Bornholdt) Post-show: John visits a Microsoft Store Sponsored by: Kolide: User-focused security for teams that Slack. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a $20 credit with code atp2020.
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Dec 23, 2019 • 1h 60min

358: Emotional-Support Mac Pro

John's Computer Situation Reconcilable Differences #120: Where the Packages Sleep Mac Pro tidbits and follow-up: Mac Pro feet are removable 580X has two HDMI ports on the back 3dfx Voodoo Sound Blaster Blackmagic eGPUs and Pro Display XDR Teardown Thunderbolt 3 Add-in Card Virtual Link Half-Life: Alyx Razer Blade 15 Nvidia GeForce RTX Max-Q Deep Dive Connecting a Cinema Display to the new Mac Pro USB-C → Mini DisplayPort Rat tails and monitors Apple Display Connector Watchmen Doug DeMuro on the Grand National Regular Car Reviews on the Grand National Car & Driver on the history of the Grand National Project CHIP Apple's announcement HomeKitADK Compulsory xkcd The "Pro Workflow Group" and getting Apple's attention CUDA What would an ARM transition look like? CHRP #askatp What's the deal with clamshell mode, anyway? (via Wes) Casey's old work monitors Varidesk What's the deal with external backup drive noise, anyway? (via Hans Scneider) Dynamat What's the deal with the new [pro] Mac design language, anyway? (via Kiel) Post-show: Teaching John's son to drive Sponsored by: Casper: Get $100 toward select mattresses with code atp2019. Terms and conditions apply. Hello Fresh: Easy, seasonal recipes and pre-measured ingredients delivered right to your door. Get 9 meals free with code ATP9. Burrow: Ring in the new decade with up to $500 off fresh furniture with code NYE.
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Dec 18, 2019 • 2h 24min

357: A Giant Green Field

Pre-show: John continues preparing the way Mice Logitech MX Revolution Follow-up: Thank you, listeners! Casey iMac !Pro offers Casey's Catalina Conundrum Marco's lamp update (thanks, Dan Engler!) First-generation Apple products Casey's iMac Pro tweet Downgrades from the old Mac Pro GPU options for the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR GPU in the Belkin image Apple Display Connector Mac Pro RAM options Mac Pro Thermodynamics LG UltraFine 5K is maybe not "fine" Expandable Macs and the history of Mac towers #askatp Is an AppleTV really necessary in the world of smart TVs? (via Zach Pruitt) How does background app refresh work? (via Adam Jaffrey) How does one archive a shedload of old email? (via ComboTwist) POP Google: Downloading your data Post-show: The Leftovers Reconcilable Differences episodes that discuss The Leftovers: 16, 20, 38, 53, 59 Do By Friday #157: (That's the Leftovers) Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order. ExpressVPN: Protect your online activity. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a $20 credit with code atp2019.

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