In our triumphant return, we talk about iOS 15, iPadOS 15, the new iPad mini, and our experiences with the iPhone 13 Pro. And don’t miss Rob’s notch rant...LinksMega battery life comparison testApple MagSafe Battery PackAnker Magnetic Wireless

Episode 293: “They Smell Like Feet Right Now”

May 4th, 2021 1h 11m

In our first episode of 2021 (yeah, we know…), Rob, Kirk, and Ian discuss recent Apple announcements and give some hands-on insight into AirPods Max, M1 MacBook Air, AirTags, and more.LinksNew iPad, Who Dis?23 Things You Can Track with Apple’s

Episode 292: “Three Guys Walk into a Bar”

Dec 23rd, 2020 56m 10s

We ruminate on the changes we’ve seen in our technology stacks in 2020, discuss 2-factor authentication with Apple IDs, and wonder aloud who Apple Fitness+ is actually for (hint: it’s not us).As a programming note, this will be the last regular

Episode 291: “On the Low of the High End”

Dec 10th, 2020 59m 18s

We talk about AirPods Max, Apple Fitness+, and our impressions of Big Sur.LINKSAirPods MaxApple Fitness+ Coming MondayHow to check a Mac’s OS upgrade history in System ProfilerHow to find what software has been automatically updated on your Mac

Episode 290: “Holiday Gift Guide”

Nov 24th, 2020 35m 52s

We hold our annual, round-robin gift guide this episode, with far fewer tech items than you’d expect!LINKSStainless Steel Can Opener Bar Tool For Topless Beer Can OpenerApple California Poppy leather link watch bandMoKo Smart Folio Case for iPa

Episode 289: “Apple Event Again Again”

Nov 13th, 2020 51m 54s

We talk about Apple’s new M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. For the Rob fans out there, this show is for you!LinksA Yatch Rock ADear Linus…You’re wrong about the Apple M1Apple Announces First Macs with Apple SiliconPicks of the W

Episode 288: “Junk Drawer”

Nov 2nd, 2020 52m 32s

We talk about iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 6, then we go round robin about the good and bad of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7.LinksReview: Apple Watch Series 6 & Solo Loop BandApple Watch Band Review: California Poppy Leather Link and Atlant

Episode 287: “Apple Event... Again.”

Oct 17th, 2020 50s

We talk about the new announcements from this week’s Apple announcement, including HomePod mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.LinksGet a New iPhone for $0 With Trade-In for New & Existing Customers

Episode 286: “Apple Event”

Sep 16th, 2020 1h 1m

We cover the new Apple Watch Series 6, the new iPad Air, and the Apple One bundle. Ian goes “TMI” at least twice.Donate to The CommittedLinksiMac Triple Hard Disk MountThe Difference Between the New iPad Air and the 11-inch iPad ProChange Activ

Episode 285: “Keyboard Hammock”

Aug 27th, 2020 50m 11s

We do an all-tips show, offering tips and suggestions for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. Then we talk way too much about keyboards.LinksRain Design mBaseRain Design mStandKeyboard MaestroLaunchBarHow to Send Files SecurelySamsung T5Picks of the WeekKi

Episode 284: “All We Have is Cars”

Aug 13th, 2020 52m 55s

We talk about the new iMac, Phil Schiller’s well-deserved move, Tim Cook’s tenure at Apple, Face ID limitations in the era of masks, and the new Microsoft Surface Duo.Links2020 iMac review: The last picture showPhil Schiller advances to Apple F

Episode 283: “Off Topic”

Jul 29th, 2020

We talk about drone photography, changing per-site settings in Safari, Apple’s horrible Developer app for macOS, and a too-brief history of Apple.LinksBehold Vermont, From AboveSave Settings in Safari for Websites You Visit OftenA deeper look a

Episode 282: “Can You Hear Me?”

Jul 16th, 2020 38m 3s

We discuss Google’s privacy policy and the iPadOS 14 public beta. Then we talk about basketball. No, really.LinksGoogle to Auto-Delete User History After 18 MonthsTwo Weeks with iPadOS 14: Redefining the Modern iPad ExperienceFirst Look: iPadOS

Episode 281: “We Need to Talk”

Jul 1st, 2020 53m 25s

We cover the pros and cons of the App Store, the history of macOS/Mac OS X, and then talk about this year’s WWDC.LinksThe Pros and Cons of Apple’s iOS App StoreWhat’s your favorite version of macOS/Mac OS X?(Disclaimer: Ian works for an online

Episode 280: “They Took the Young Out”

Jun 11th, 2020 41m 37s

We talk about the Apple Watch, ARM coming to Macs, rumored small-bezel iMacs, and Apple Music metadata. Then we continue our Road to WWDC story; this time covering our hopes for macOS.LinksNew iMac With 'iPad Pro Design Language' and Thin Bezel

Episode 279: “Space Nerd”

May 27th, 2020 46m 22s

We give an update on Wink, talk about the new ability to turn off the floating heads in FaceTime, using a HomePod without internet access, then give our wish list for WWDC 2020.LinksApple can solve our Face ID mask woes by stealing one of Andro

Episode 278: “Lick a Safe Place”

May 14th, 2020 54m 55s

We talk a bit more about the Magic Keyboard, split-view apps on iPadOS, how to get more out of your HomePod, Rob’s broken iPhone, and the odd decision made by Wink.LinksHow to Do Everything with the HomePodHomePod Wall BracketiPhone SE lacks su

Episode 277: “Superhuman Internet”

Apr 29th, 2020 43m 23s

We talk Bluetooth oddities in macOS, the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and Rob’s new iPad Air.LinksAirPods: Automatically and instantly switch between iPhone, Mac & iPadThe Magic Keyboard Turns the iPad into a New Computing DeviceMagic Keybo

Episode 276: “This One Goes to F19”

Apr 16th, 2020 41m 28s

We talk about Apple and Google’s partnership, automatically switching to your AirPods, the new iPhone SE, and Kirk’s article about how to decide which iPad is best for you.LINKSApple and Google partner for COVID-19 'contact tracing' techAirPods

Episode 275: “Less Worse”

Apr 1st, 2020 43m 16s

We talk about Rob’s recent bank scam woes, the new cursor in iPadOS 13.4, then launch into a discussion about how to stay sane and productive when working from home.LinksHow I lost control of our bank accounts to a phone scammerTake Control of

Episode 274: “Robbish”

Mar 19th, 2020 44m 3s

We talk about cleaning your Mac, working from home, the new iPad Pro and MacBook Air announcements, then Rob gives a full run-down on the new DJI Mavic Mini and his rekindled love affair with drone piloting.LinksHow to clean your Mac's keyboard

Episode 273: “Command is All You Need”

Mar 4th, 2020 41m 6s

We lament the passing of MacSurfer, discuss our disdain for the rumored iPad trackpad, Apple News+, and our love for Subler.Then we talk about discoverability, and the lack thereof on Apple’s five primary operating systems.LinksRIP MacSurfer9 q

Episode 272: “It Should Be Turn-Offable”

Feb 20th, 2020 50m 36s

We talk briefly about the Coronavirus’s effect on Apple’s quarterly guidance, then fall down a rabbit hole discussing the bad ol’ days of Apple’s profit (or lack thereof). Rob also rants about Split View on macOS.LinksOzzy Osbourne Cancels 2020

Episode 271: “The Smoking Jacket of Computing Devices”

Feb 5th, 2020 50m 52s

Kirk and Ian talk about Sonos, Apple’s Average Sale Price (ASP) and how it has and will continue to change. Then we talk about how the iPad has (and hasn’t) changed the computing world since it was introduced ten years ago.LINKSSonos changes th

Episode 270: “Insert Title Here”

Jan 24th, 2020 53m 5s

We talk about productivity hacks, “Disliking” Apple Music, Sonos’s decision to EOL certain models, and then talk about backup strategies and tactics.LINKSWhat’s the Point of “Disliking” Music on Apple Music?Playing Multi-Room Audio After SonosW