Author: Jeff

Jeff’s New Mac Adventures and Printer Advice

Post author By Jeff
Post date February 5, 2023

Bryan and Jeff talk about Jeff’s experience setting up his new M2 Pro MacBook Pro. They look at what went smoothly, where he had problems, and the untimely demise of his Wacom graphics tablet. They also use friend of the show John Kheit’s hunt for a new color laser printer as an excuse to talk about inkjet versus laser, dots per inch, and more.

Sources referenced in this episode:

M2 Pro and Max MacBook Pro
Black History Month
Stout Month
The Big Show on British Tech Network
The Mac Show on British Tech Network

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The Context Machine on Twitter
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Tags Graphic Tablet, M2, MacBook Pro, printer, Wacom

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Freeform, M2 Pro and Max Processors, and Listener Feedback

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 27, 2023

Bryan and Jeff talk about how Bryan could use Apple’s Freeform app, plus they look at the new M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, and how the M2 Mac mini fits in Apple’s lineup. Listeners say which Mac Jeff should buy, and share some show feedback, too.

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The Context Machine on Twitter
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The Context Machine on Post
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Tags Freeform, Jack Ryan, M2 Max, M2 Pro, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, Only Murders in the Building, Slow Horses

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Jeff’s M2 MacBook Pro Conundrum, Bryan’s Twitter Rant

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 21, 2023

Bryan and Jeff have a little rant about how horribly Twitter is treating third-party app developers. They also have some thoughts on the just announced second generation HomePod, plus Bryan tries to help Jeff choose between the new M2 MacBook Pro and an M2 MacBook Air.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Twitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients
Second Generation HomePod
New M2 MacBook Pro
Ivory
Ice Cubes
Toot!
Mactracker

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The Context Machine on Twitter
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The Context Machine on Post
Bryan’s Twitter
Bryan’s Instagram
Bran’s Mastodon
Bryan’s blog: GeekTells
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Tags M2, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mastodon, Post, Twitter

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Twitter Screws Third-party Apps, Chat GPT, and Bryan Should Switch to Mint Mobile

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 13, 2023

Bryan and Jeff talk about Twitter’s third-party app API not working, Chat GPT and AI-generated content, and why Bryan needs to switch his cellular phone service to Mint Mobile. They also follow up on a listener comment about weather data services for Carrot’s weather app.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Carrot Weather
Twitter’s third-party API dies
Chat GPT
Fairytale Dreams by KEZIAI
Fairytale Dreams recorded Spaces
Mint Mobile
If you’re switching to Mint Mobile, ask Jeff for a referral on social media. You get 3 months free, and Jeff gets $100 credit for his account.

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The Context Machine on Twitter
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Tags AI, Chat GPT, Mint Mobile, Twitter

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Treason Episode 1, and the Great Weather App Quest

Post author By Jeff
Post date January 8, 2023

Bryan and Jeff share their thoughts on the first episode of Netflix’s Treason starring Charlie Cox, plus Jeff goes on a quest for the best Dark Sky weather app replacement.

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Tags Apple TV+, Carrot Weather, Charlie Cox, Dark Sky, Netflix, Slow Horses, Treason, Weather, Wunderground

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Spirited, Wednesday, and More TV-Palooza

Post author By Jeff
Post date December 17, 2022

Bryan and Jeff both enjoyed Spirited on Apple TV+, and the extra movies Apple is including for free with some of its original content. They’re also fans of Netflix’s Wednesday, and Apple’s Mythic Quest and Slow Horses. Turns out they both like see so much high quality content available for streaming.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Spirited
Wednesday on IMDB
Wednesday on Netflix
Slow Horses
Mythic Quest
Bryan’s monkeys taking over the world reference

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Tags Apple TV+, Mythic Quest, Netflix, Slow Horses, Spirited, streaming TV, Wednesday

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Post.news or Post.not?

Bryan and Jeff are spending far too much time trying out different social media platforms. This time they debate whether or not Post has a shot at success. They also have some books they’re pretty excited about, and Jeff realized there actually is another fantasy property outside of Lord of the Rings that he enjoys.

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Tags books, comics, Dresden Files, John Dies at the End, Post, The Variants, Twitter, Willow

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Holy Crap Twittergeddon

Post author By Jeff
Post date November 18, 2022

Bryan and Jeff try to process Twitter’s crazy fall, and whether or not any true Twitter replacements are available. They also look at what goes wrong when social networks aren’t managed, and the problems with different funding models.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Jack Dorsey’s Bluesky Isn’t Competing With Twitter. It’s Future-Proofing It
As Elon Musk finalized his Twitter deal, Jack Dorsey launched a beta for his new social-media company
Post.news (Vote for Bryan!)
Post.news (Vote for Jeff, I guess, or whatever)
Bluesky Social
ello
The art network we couldn’t remember: Deviant Art

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Tags Bluesky Social, Deviant Art, ello, Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, Post, social media, Twitter

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The Big Twitter Mess

Post author By Jeff
Post date November 12, 2022

Bryan and Jeff are back in the saddle talking about Twitter under Elon Musk’s control. They also take a look at how Digital ID in Apple’s Wallet app is working for Jeff, share a listener tip, and solicit some music related listener help for Bryan.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

Elon Musk and Twitter
Vythm music visualizer
Add your digital ID to Apple Wallet
Listener tip: Neil Pann found a keyboard shortcut for switching between Keychain and 1Password

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Tags Apple, Elon Musk, music, Twitter, Wallet

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New iPads, Apple Pencil’s Hover Feature, and More Andor Love

Post author By Jeff
Post date October 21, 2022

Bryan has been traveling, so he asks Jeff to fill him in on Apple’s new iPad and iPad Pro announcements and why the Apple Pencil hover feature is so cool. They also nerd out on their shared love of the Star Wars Andor series and rant about IMDb.

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Tags Apple Pencil, iPad, iPad Pro, M2, Star Wars

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