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In this podcast, the hosts discuss a wide range of topics including technology, preferred web browsers, customization on iOS 17, 'rectangle time' concept, evolution of Apple devices and charging standards, staining wood, frustration with using technology while driving, and the desire for a safer application.

Over the course of this classic Odds n' Sods episode, it becomes clear that all Merlin cares about is babies and 3D printing.Links:White Noise Podcasters Are Costing Spotify $38 Million a Year - BloombergStanford Tree - WikipediaMonoprice MP Voxel 3D Printer, Fully Enclosed, Easy Wi-Fi, Touchscreen, 8GB On-Board Memory - Monoprice.comBre Pettis - WikipediaOn Not Writing About New College - ungainly

The podcast covers topics such as trips to Seattle, scenes with prosthetics and explosions, party hosting etiquette, guitars and music, rent prices in Seattle, drive-in burgers and late-night steaks, building websites with Squarespace, comparing 'The Flash' and 'Blackberry' movies, and love for a TV show and its characters.

You’re either early or you’re late; leave time for a flat tire; have you tried melatonin?; a new search engine and some enthusiasm for blogs. Links:Searching for a Search Engine — I've long been on the lookout for a search engine that would let me filter out sites that I've found to be more noise than signal. After a little over a month of paid use, I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about Kagi.Kagi SearchStandBy is a great way to reduce distractions (and screen time)Tiny Awards, a celebration of the small, playful, and heartfelt web - Waxy.orgBlade Runner | Typeset In The FutureuBlock Origin - Free, open-source ad content blocker.uBlacklist for Safari on the App StoreTraditional Development - #6 in the Strong Towns Curbside Chat Video Series - YouTubeooh.directory: a place to find good blogs that interest you — A collection of 1957 blogs about every topicWaxy.org - Andy Baio lives herekottke.org - home of fine hypertext productsQuotes to get right. #runx — Authoritative-ish citations are added and updated as available.Ep. 502: "Dr. Guy" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann — The Problem: John is a different kind of dog. (Recorded on Monday, June 19, 2023.)

With Merlin on the mend, your hosts discuss actors named Hurt, comic books, and old Macs. Links:The Computer Chronicles - Macintosh System 7.0 (1991) - YouTubeiTextEditors - iPhone and iPad text/code editors and writing tools compared — This is a feature comparison of text editors on iOS. ex-men - YouTubeALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat- JourneyUncanny X-Force - WikipediaEx-Men: Wolverine - YouTube

DISCUSSED: A self-hypnosis recommendation leads to another look at meditation (as well as not-meditation), plus Merlin has a few more beta finds that contribute to the Tiny Life Improvement Project.Links:Sleep Hypnosis for Calming An Overactive Mind - YouTubewisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom · GitHub Genesis - "Turn It On Again" - YouTube

DISCUSSED: Dan sets up his little office, your hosts talk about the new Apple dingus, and Merlin highlights some strong OS updates. Links:Denny's Moons Over My Hammy Copycat Recipe by Todd Wilbur

Dan needs your help with a flooring dilemma, and your hosts share some thoughts on WWDC announcements. Links:Overlooked! A detail in The Shining that you’ve never seen - YouTube“A Little Dazzled” - A Gentle Introduction to XTC - playlist by merlinmann | Spotify“Your Head Keeps Shaking.” - playlist by merlinmann | SpotifyNew Wave That Still Stands Up - playlist by merlinmann | SpotifyThe features that didn’t get discussed onstage at WWDC – Six ColorsForté for iPhoneApple Vision Pro: a Post-Mac, iPhone and iPad Future With New VisionOS and Apps - Bloomberg

Dan dives deep on his Sonos setup, and Merlin explores official state things. Links:Amazon.com: Pyle Home 4-Zone Channel Speaker Switch Selector-Premium New & Improved Switch Box Hub, Distribution Box for Multi-Channel High Powered Stereo Amp A/B/C/D Switches, 4 Pairs Of Speakers, Black - PSS4 : ElectronicsArizona Facts | Office of the Arizona Governor — The bola tie was designated the official neckware of Arizona in 1973.Reviews and Ratings - RTINGS.comWiFi Speakers - Smart Speakers - IKEA

DISCUSSED: Merlin's family doesn't understand him; an extremely funny TV show is recommended; your hosts address some of the trade-offs that continue to hinder easy smart home adoption; Dan teases a big smart audio episode next week; and Merlin starts trying to tackle an unusual Thought Technology that's become very important to him: First, Make a Hole. Links:Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help | WIREDBlueLiteBlocker/BlueLiteBlocker: A Chrome & Firefox extension for filtering out tweets from Twitter Blue users based on if they follow you and their follower count.30 Best Mac Menu Bar Apps: Supercharge Your Mac! - TechPPHome - NetflixKasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, UL Certified, 2.4G WiFi Only, 1-Pack(EP10), White - - Amazon.comThe endless uses for an always-on Mac – Six ColorsBBC Precision The Measure of All Things 1of3 Time and Distance PDTV - YouTubeMerlin's Wisdom Projecthumanity.horseunwilling.horse🧵 Merlin's big announcement — So honored to announce that Werner Herzog will be directing a documentary about what it’s like to be on a casual 1-hour family hike with me. Documentary Now! - "Soldier of Illusion"