In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Dragon Speech Recognition - Get More Done by Voice | Nuance Dictate messages and documents on Mac - Apple Support Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support Control your Mac and apps using Voice Control - Apple Support Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support David's Dictation Story Creating UUIDs via Script Very simple Alfred Workflow for generating UUIDS Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity Find Folder — Search by Folder Name Workflow - Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum Don't Miss A Date with Fantastical 2 and Workflows - Alfred Blog Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Shelf App Feedback - Software - MPU Talk iDisk - Wikipedia "Not Our Finest Hour"
iDisk was part of .Mac as well, but the point stands.
MailMate for macOS MailSuite for Apple Mail Now HEY means business | HEY Cable Management - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties Stephen's Twitch Channel Amazon.com: Bluelounge CableBox Reddit: The Art of Tidy Data Centers macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support Apple Trade In - Apple Macintosh SE/30 - Wikipedia 20 Macs for 2020 #15: Mac SE/30 (#6) - Relay FM David's "New" Mac 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica Snow White design language - Wikipedia After Dark (software) - Wikipedia Apple Extended Keyboard - Wikipedia Deneb Corporation - Home Page CARROT Weather 5 Launches as Free App with Impressive Customization Options – 512 Pixels Stephen's Homescreen Pro Display XDR - Apple Mission Control Settings HazeOver: Distraction Dimmer™ for Productivity on Mac