

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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Oct 30, 2019 • 30min
318: AirPods Sucking as a Service (ASaaS)
Our task management workflows, the moment we knew — as kids — that we were incredibly interested in technology, our thoughts on AirPods Pro, and how we assist relatives with their technology needs.
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Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge and Jason Howell
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Oct 23, 2019 • 30min
317: Fancy Super Duper Techno Chippy Things
Applications for Apple's rumored AR glasses, our feelings on technology companies in bed with autocratic governments, wired vs. wireless headphones, and Instagram's banning of cosmetic surgery filters.
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Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad, Georgia Dow, and Kathy Campbell
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Oct 17, 2019 • 30min
316: Vaguely Hippie Leanings
Taking a look at the way tech affects privacy and ethics, whether we think this is Siri's year to shine, our thoughts on the Pixel 4 gesture system, and the first thing we'd do if we ran Facebook.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli and Lisa Schmeiser
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Oct 9, 2019 • 30min
315: Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!
Jumping to macOS Catalina (or not), the software and hardware we'd most and least like to lose, Windows on good hardware vs. macOS on crappy hardware, and legal requirements for accessibility on the web.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Jason Snell, Casey Liss, and Brianna Wu
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Oct 2, 2019 • 30min
314: Get a Real Computer, Jerk
Amazon's cavalcade of new Alexa devices, ultrawide vs. telephoto lenses on smartphones, what one device we'd take to college, and our travel tips.
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Guest Starring: Jason Snell, Jean MacDonald, and Anže Tomić
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Sep 25, 2019 • 30min
313: These Deals are Just Too Fresh
Our cloud storage solutions, why Apple News+ is pricier than TV+ and Arcade, what social networks we're using these days, and our strategies for unplugging from the endless barrage of information.
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Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont and John Voorhees
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Sep 18, 2019 • 29min
312: Nerdy, Technolust Folks
Our favorite smartphone photos, our thoughts on selfies, what we still want from the Apple Watch, and whether we think Night Mode on the new iPhones is a gimmick or a great new feature.
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Guest Starring: Lory Gil and Ant Pruitt
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Sep 11, 2019 • 30min
311: A Ten Buck Case on a Thousand Dollar Phone
Diminishing returns in smartphone updates, our feelings on Apple Arcade, whether iPhone colors are important to us, and the features that we are (and aren't) looking forward to in macOS Catalina.
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Guest Starring: Scholle McFarland and Paul Kafasis
Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Take Control of CatalinaLearn what’s new, from Finder enhancements to updated Apple apps like Find My, Music, Notes, Podcasts, Reminders, Safari, and TV. You’ll also get helpful tips for using Catalina, including how best to customize it to your needs.
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Sep 4, 2019 • 29min
310: I Don’t Know Why This Is Dungeon Themed
New hardware we want Apple to announce at its upcoming event, the product or company we think should take advantage of TikTok marketing, iOS & macOS features we could do without, and sleep tracking with wearables.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Quinn Rose and Aleen Simms
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Aug 28, 2019 • 30min
309: An Unnecessary Drive Someplace
Tech products we want that no one makes, the best phone for "civilians," apps that we've recently downloaded, and which companies we think Apple should buy.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
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Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and John Moltz
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