

MacStories Unwind
Federico Viticci and John Voorhees
MacStories Unwind is a fun exploration of media and more.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 22min
Preparing for Downtime and a Roadtrip Audiobook About Dragons
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 today! Links and Show Notes Federico’s Season of Sci-Fi and Tech: Tech: ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ASUS ROG XG Mobile external eGPU Media: Starfield Foundation, Season 2 For All Mankind, Season 4 Light Bringer by Pierce Brown Other Games Mentioned: Sea of Stars John’s Pick: John's Downtime Plans: Home Assistant Yellow Games Dave the Diver Super Mario Bros. Wonder Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Audiobook version on Apple Books) Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees
Sep 15, 2023 • 26min
Our All-Time Favorite Movies
The hosts discuss their all-time favorite movies, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark and Memento. They delve into the production and impact of Raiders of the Lost Ark, compare age differences in films, and analyze the intricate narrative structure of Memento. They also speculate on upcoming Apple product releases and express their desire for more options in Apple Watch bands.

Sep 8, 2023 • 24min
A Game Boy Webcam for iPad, Grits, and Plane
Learn about using a Game Boy camera as a webcam for FaceTime calls. Discover how to connect a capture card to stream video games on your iPad. Hear about their upcoming projects and their experience with grits.

Sep 1, 2023 • 25min
We Bought It for the Same Dumb Reason
Federico Vitici, technology enthusiast and co-founder of MacStories, talks about their recent surprise hardware purchase and strategies for cable management. They discuss disappointment with a connector and the importance of being careful when unscrewing screws. They recap a trip to Fermentera in Italy and highlight the 'Run Across America' app for virtual racing and its charitable angle.

Aug 25, 2023 • 25min
The Most Sought-After Tech in All of Arizona Circa 2010
Hosts discuss T-Mobile Sidekick and its unique design, explore a limited device from the past, share a creative solution for a car iPod curtain, talk about popularity of iPod Shuffle and downfall of Blackberry, recommend Apple TV Plus show 'Swagger' for its handling of current issues and basketball scenes.

Aug 18, 2023 • 24min
I'm 35, I've Had a Hot Dog!
The hosts discuss iOS and iPadOS 17 after one month, focusing on widgets, apps, and stage manager. They also explore the differences in food options at gas stations in Italy. A discussion on The National's latest album, including favorite tracks and collaborations. Additionally, they discuss the new season of 'Only Murders in the Building', highlighting the plot, character introductions, and unique storytelling technique.

Aug 11, 2023 • 22min
The Beanie Baby Craze
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 today! Show Notes Links and Show Notes Universal Control macOS 12.3: The Magic of Universal Control and More Club MacStories Sample: Federico Achieves His Universal Control Dream and John Reflects on Indie Life John’s Pick: The Beanie Bubble on Apple TV+ Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Aug 4, 2023 • 35min
AV Club Edition: Silo, on Apple TV+
Links and Show Notes Silo Watch the show: Official Trailer Silo Apple TV Show Page Read the books: Silo Book Series on Goodreads Silo Series Review on Wired

Jul 28, 2023 • 29min
It's Easy to Break Your YAML
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 today! Links and Show Notes MacStories Unplugged Blue-Tailed Skinks Pickle Juice Phosphate Phosphate Sodas Pickle juice as a beverage The purported health benefits of pickle juice You Can Now Buy Pickle Juice Soda John: Imagine this but without any sugar, just salty carbonated pickle juice with a lot of garlic and dill Obsidian versus Notes Obsidian 1.4: The Properties feature is currently Mac-only and available as part of the Catalyst supporter beta John's Surprise Pick Components of the setup: The Analogue Super NT NZXT Signal 4K30 Full HD USB Capture Card Upscaling hardware mClassic Genki Convert Dock Mini Alternative Display C-Force CF015 15.6” portable OLED display Federico's iOS and iPadOS 17 Preview covering the NZXT and iPadOS 17's video capture compatibility iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It’s All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage Manager Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Jul 21, 2023 • 24min
What If a Donut Was a Line?
Links and Show Notes Ticci's Spanish churros from Xurreria Trebol Federico’s Picks: Music the record by boygenius (So Much For) Stardust by Fall Out Boy TV Shows Shrinking Platonic Silo Videogames The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom John’s Picks: Music First Two Pages of Frankenstein by The National the record by boygenius Movies Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse TV Shows Shrinking Videogames The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees


