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This week, John turns the tables, surprising Federico with a more flexible, modular desk setup. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps.  It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes John's New Modular, Flexible Desk Setup Balolo Setup Cockpit Large shelf Large Tray iPhone MagSafe Charger Apple Watch Charger Loupedeck Live S accessory Headphones accessory Cable management KU XIU Magnetic Foldable Arm Right-angle USB-C adapters Anker Prime 27,650mAh 250W power bank and magnetic base Belkin SoundForm Connect BenQ ScreenBar Halo Meross HomeKit power strip Elastic loop cable stays Samsung T9 4TB SSD Trendnet 2.5Gbps switch Satechi 2.5 Gbps dongle Kiloview N40 NDI HDMI encoder For more be sure to check out John's updated Desk Setup on MacStories and related story that will be published Friday, February 2, 2024.

ASUS Accessoires Yuzu Android with NCE PSA: If you're using Yuzu - ENABLE NCE ASAP Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: What's new and should you upgrade? ROG Phone 8 Red Magic 9 Pro RedMagic Turbo Cooler GameSir X3 Peltier-effect cooler Thermoelectric cooling GameSir G8 controller Also mentioned: Federico's Red Magic adapter Discussed on AppStories, Episode 358 and MacStories Unwind: Don’t Bend the Fiber An Improbable Future DevInfoOverlay FolderSync Pro Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Links and Show Notes John's Pick Magic Rays of Light Godzilla Minus One Trailer Watch Godzilla Minus One in dazzling black and white during limited US run Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Ticci's Absolutely Bananas Gaming Tablet ROG Flow Z13 ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM RMT02 Strap included The Ultimate lifestyle shots Ticci and ACRNM Who doesn't love a kickstand? Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico Viticci, Discoverer of the Tegra chip exploit, talks about Nintendo Switch emulation, hacking the Switch console, modding, and game ripping. He shares his experiences with cracking PSPs, using custom bootloaders, and transferring save data on modded software.

Hardware Picks Asus ROG Ally XG Mobile 4090 OLED Steam Deck Steam Clip Deckmate Allymate XREAL Air UVC Capture on the iPad Orion app Ayn Odin 2 Pro Daijisho HandheldDIY Game Picks Joint Game of the Year The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Other Joint Picks Metroid Prime Remastered Super Mario Bros. Wonder Federico's Other Picks: Cocoon Sea of Stars John's Other Pick: Hi-Fi Rush Backlogs Federico Lies of P Jusant Final Fantasy XVI Chants of Sennaar Baldurs Gate 3 Armored Core VI, Fires of Rubicon Resident Evil 4 Remake Blasphemous 2 John Spider-Man 2 Dave the Diver Dredge Also mentioned: GameTrack, an iOS, iPadOS, and Mac game tracking app Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

The hosts discuss the re-launch of the Threads app and its new functionalities. They speculate on the potential of Threads in Italy and its integration with Mastodon. They share their top recommendations for TV shows and movies of 2023, including 'Subura Eterna' and 'Ted Lasso'. They discuss the TV show Buccaneers and anticipate the upcoming best of episode on video games.

The hosts discuss their favorite music releases of 2023, including the album 'The Record' by Boygenius. They also talk about the albums of Olivia Rodrigo and We Are Scientists. They mention honorable mentions by Arlo Parks, Gracie Abrams, and Depeche Mode. Plus, upcoming albums by Liam Gallagher and Green Day are discussed.

The hosts discuss their experiences with game streaming, optimizing Wi-Fi with ERO Pro 6 system, improving the gaming experience on the Steam Deck, limitations of using an Intel NUC for gaming, and analysis of the Lenovo Legion Go in the handheld gaming market.

Discussion on the tradition of pardoning turkeys at the White House for Thanksgiving, sharing personal experiences with wild turkeys. Thanksgiving traditions and food choices, including desserts and watching movies instead of football. Experiences with Black Friday shopping and expressing gratitude. Discussion about a murder mystery limited series set in a fancy resort in Iceland during a snowstorm.

The hosts discuss their experiences with Super Mario games, the excitement for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and the remake of Super Mario RPG. They explore favorite details and characters in the game and discuss the curious castle concept in Super Mario Bros.