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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Support the Show Security Bits — 26 November 2023 Transcript of NC_2023_11_26 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
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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.
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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) Support the Show 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
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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 Support the Show 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
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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

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