

Clockwise
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Clockwise is a rapid-fire discussion of current technology issues hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent and featuring two special guests each week. Four people, four topics--and because we're always watching the clock, no episode is longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 30min
459: I Neither Tik Nor Tok
Digital lending, when to install public betas, our favorite utility apps, and how we feel about TikTok's algorithm changes.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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The Nova Incident: A new thrilling installment in the Galactic Cold War series, coming July 26.
Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Shelly Brisbin
Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Keyboard MaestroShelly's utility pick.
PromptDan's utility pick.
iStat MenusLex's utility app pick.
SwiftBarMikah's utility app pick.

Jul 7, 2022 • 29min
458: Supply Chain Who?
Our coding experiences, the toys we collect and enjoy, our thoughts on new smartphones with current-gen silicon, how we feel about targeted ads, and how we manage our online privacy settings.
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Guest Starring: Florence Ion and Matthew Bischoff
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Tidbyt LED DisplayA retro display from the future.

Jun 29, 2022 • 30min
457: This is a Safe Space
Our favorite iPhones of yesteryear, how paranoid we are about our online privacy, our sleep tracking habits, and where we go to work outside of our homes.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
The Nova Incident: A new thrilling installment in the Galactic Cold War series, coming July 26.
Guest Starring: Casey Liss and Heather Kelly
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Jun 22, 2022 • 30min
456: I Just Like the Pictures
Our frivolous in-app purchases, how we use tech to stay safe in the age of COVID, our thoughts on RCS messaging, and recognizing the signs of true artificial intelligence.
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Guest Starring: Bryan Guffey and James Thomson
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Jun 15, 2022 • 30min
455: The Spock Raised Eyebrow
How we work on our Macs, the Cryptopocalypse, our cloud storage regimens, and what is still keeping us from using the iPad as our main devices.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Brianna Wu and Chris Lawley
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Jun 10, 2022 • 30min
454: Wednesday Is the Leaf
Our excitement and trepidation regarding Passkeys, our thoughts on auto-generated Siri App Shortcuts, the most exciting features announced at WWDC, and our inevitable (?) USB-C future.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli and Rosemary Orchard
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Jun 1, 2022 • 30min
453: A Wolf Full of Toner
Apple software improvements we want to see at WWDC, the technology-themed art that graces our walls, which browsers we use, and why printers are the worst.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: John Moltz and Kathy Campbell
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May 25, 2022 • 30min
452: The Dogs Hate Mr. Sweepy
How we discover new apps, how we force ourselves to take breaks during the workday, our methods for managing our Mac's menu bar, and the most impressive and useful tech in our kitchens.
Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson and Kelly Guimont
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May 18, 2022 • 30min
451: Blast My Retinas
Have we all cut the cord? Plus, tech items we can't justify purchasing, Apple's new accessibility features, and how we wrangle SIMs and eSIMs when traveling.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Jeremy Burge
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May 11, 2022 • 30min
450: Plural of Trackpad is Trackspad
Our computer mousing habits and devices, whether we signed up for the in-person portion of WWDC, our Apple Watch upgrade habits, and the iPods we've owned and count among our favorite models.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Jean MacDonald and Zac Hall
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