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Feb 22, 2024 • 23min
Ripping CDs for a Living
This week, John shares his tech discoveries during a visit to a classical radio station, Federico finally goes for a spider-style gaming Wi-Fi router, and John recommends Criminal Record on Apple TV+. This episode is sponsored by: Paste – Endless Clipboard for Mac and iOS Devices Links and Show Notes Unplugged Radio station tech WDAV Picks Federico’s Pick: NVIDIA Shield Sunshine remote PC game server Moonlight John’s Pick: Criminal Record on Apple TV+ Trailer 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

Feb 15, 2024 • 44min
Vision Pro Q&A with Club MacStories Members
This week, Federico and John answer questions from Jonathan Reed and Club MacStories members about the Apple Vision Pro live from the Club MacStories Discord audio channel. 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 Read all the Apple Vision Pro coverage on MacStories by following the tag Vision Pro. To participate in live Club MacStories events, subscribe to Club MacStories+ or Club Premier. 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

Feb 8, 2024 • 24min
Like a Self-Reliant Final Fantasy Dragon
This week, Federico recommends the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, while John enjoys Self Reliance on Hulu. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes Picks Federico’s Pick: Final Fantasy Rebirth Trailer Introduction at Sony's recent State of Play event Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Trailer Yakuza & Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - The Story So Far from IGN Into the Aether: It's Just Like Dragon Quest V (Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth) The Besties: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is Infinite Fun John’s Pick: Self Reliance Trailer 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

Feb 1, 2024 • 27min
John's Surprise Payback
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.

Jan 25, 2024 • 37min
Diablo Mode, Part 3 of Federico's Gaming Surprise
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
Jan 18, 2024 • 31min
Godzilla vs. Ticci's Surprise, Part 2
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

Jan 11, 2024 • 24min
Federico's New Year Surprise
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.

Dec 21, 2023 • 37min
The Best Videogame Hardware and Games of 2023
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

Dec 14, 2023 • 29min
The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2023
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.

Dec 7, 2023 • 29min
The Best Music of 2023
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.