

NosillaCast Apple Podcast
Technology with an EVER so slight Apple bias
Allison Sheridan's technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias
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Jan 1, 2024 • 54min
NC #973 OCR PDFs for Free with Shortcuts, Story of Dark Patterns with Bart Busschots
In this podcast, Bart Busschots, a technology expert and podcast host, joins Allison to discuss interesting topics such as advanced queries using the JQ language, running OCR on PDFs using Quick Actions and Shortcuts on macOS, the role of design patterns and dark patterns in interface design, mindless consumption of food, personal anecdotes, and the consequences of unsuspecting online purchases.

Dec 23, 2023 • 1h 31min
NC #972 Create GPTs with Bodie Grimm, Security Bits with Bart Busschots, Night Before Christmas with Honda Bob
Guests include Bodie Grimm, who discusses creating GPTs, and Bart Busschots, who talks about security bits. They cover topics such as the applications of GPTs, generating visual pieces with GPTs, data breaches and SSH vulnerability, and improving security in Windows printing system and iOS passcode reset. The podcast also includes a modified version of 'The Night Before Christmas' dedicated to Honda Bob.

Dec 18, 2023 • 43min
NC #971 Alt Text with Be My AI, Find Any File, OCR PDFs with Keyboard Maestro
Guests include Be My AI, discussing creating photo captions and alt text; Find Any File, discussing the software's search capabilities; and Christian from Germany, sharing insights and tips about using OCR PDFs. Topics covered include using the Be My Eyes app to add alt text to images, using BMI AI to generate alt text, exploring Find Any File's features and search options, and converting a shell script into a Keyboard Maestro macro.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 24min
NC #970 Android with a Mac, MacWhisper 2-3X Faster, Baseus Blade HD Power Bank, Security Bits
Guest Jason Howell, an expert on using Android with a Mac, shares his insights on managing photos and messaging on Android phones. The podcast also discusses programming-based health with Bart Busschots, speed comparisons between M1 and M2 MacBooks, choosing between MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, comparing Blade HD and Omni20 power banks, and the impacts of new technology on cross-site tracking. Additionally, the podcast covers security vulnerabilities, speculative execution in CPUs, Senator Ron Weiden's fight for technology rights, and children's interaction with phones.

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 6min
NC #969 Mac Tiny Tips Part 8, OCR PDFs with Open Source Software on a Mac, Alt Text on Images with Tom Mattock
Tom Mattock, an expert in alt text on images in social media, discusses the importance of alt text for visually impaired individuals and the challenges of accurately describing images. The speakers also explore using AI technology for analyzing and describing images, overcoming challenges with cerebral palsy, and the issue of captions not sticking to iPhone photos.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 16min
NC #968 OCR PDFs with Linux, Smart String Lights from Hue and Twinkly, De-Teching with Tom, Security Bits
Checklist 353 - A Letter on Passkeys from Allison Sheridan
CCATP # 779 — Bart Busschots on PBS 156 of X — Extracting Data with `jq`
39th Annual Kilowatt Trivia Thanksgiving Extravaganza
OCR PDFs with Open Source Tools on Linux by George from Tulsa
Smart Light Strings from Hue and Twinkly — by Jill from the Northwoods
De-teching – by Tom from Ontario
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Security Bits — 26 November 2023
Transcript of NC_2023_11_26
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Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle
Podfeet 15-Year Anniversary Shirts
Referral Links:
Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me
Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me
Backblaze - One free month for me and you
Setapp - One free month for me and you
Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you.
PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us
CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
NC #967 Airtable to Replace Pedias, Taking and Transferring Live Portrait Photos, Going Phablet with Bart Busschots
Bart Busschots, a technology expert and podcast host, joins the show to discuss various interesting topics. They cover the use of Airtable for cataloging and inventory management, methods for sharing and transferring live portrait photos on iOS, choosing the right iPhone size, discussing dictation and iOS 17 predictive text, using a large language model, disappointment with home screen icons, comparing telephoto and digital zoom on iPhones, and the usage of iPads in the kitchen.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 15min
NC #966 DVDpedia Migration to Under My Roof, Focus Modes for Emergencies with Jill from the Northwoods, Security Bits by Bart Busschots
Cordkillers 478 - Intermi-should (w/ Allison Sheridan)
Migrating from DVDpedia to Under My Roof
Jill from the Northwoods Talks Focus Modes for Emergencies (no blog post)
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Security Bits — 12 November 2023
Transcript of NC_2023_11_12
Join the Conversation:
allison@podfeet.com
podfeet.com/slack
Support the Show:
Patreon Donation
PayPal one-time donation
Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle
Podfeet 15-Year Anniversary Shirts
Referral Links:
Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me
Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me
Backblaze - One free month for me and you
Setapp - One free month for me and you
Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you.
PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us
CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

Nov 6, 2023 • 41min
NC #965 Passkeys Email, iPad and Pencil Diagram, Keyboard Viewer and Punctuation Tricks, Bartender 5
CCATP #776 Adam Engst on iPhone Recommendations for Senior Citizens – Podfeet Podcasts
Passkeys Email to Friends and Family
Diagram to Explain iPad and Pencil Lineup
Hidden Punctuation Tricks in macOS with Keyboard Viewer – Podfeet Podcasts
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Bartender 5 is a Major Upgrade in Style and Features – Podfeet Podcasts
Transcript of NC_2023_11_05
Join the Conversation:
allison@podfeet.com
podfeet.com/slack
Support the Show:
Patreon Donation
PayPal one-time donation
Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle
Podfeet 15-Year Anniversary Shirts
Referral Links:
Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me
Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me
Backblaze - One free month for me and you
Setapp - One free month for me and you
Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you.
PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us
CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 36min
NC #964 eufy Cams, How Helma Flew 5000 Miles to Sit in My Kitchen and Code, Security Bits
eufy Security Cameras with HomeKit Secure Video to Replace Wyzecams
How Helma Flew 5000 Miles to Sit in My Kitchen and Code
Support the Show
Security Bits — 29 October 2023
Transcript of NC_2023_10_29
Join the Conversation:
allison@podfeet.com
podfeet.com/slack
Support the Show:
Patreon Donation
PayPal one-time donation
Podfeet Podcasts Mugs at Zazzle
Podfeet 15-Year Anniversary Shirts
Referral Links:
Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me
Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me
Backblaze - One free month for me and you
Setapp - One free month for me and you
Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you.
PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us
CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude


