Not PC with Mark and Rob

By Mark Ellis MediaTechnology

Not PC with Mark and Rob episodes

December 17, 2022”Widgetified”
After a disastrous 30-minute recording, Rob and Mark decide to start again and conduct a 'quick' episode of Eight or Sixteen. As you might guess, that didn't happen.
Links
Notion AI
https://www.notion.so/product/ai
ChatGPT
https://chat.openai.com/chat
Cafele 100W retractable USB-C cable with USB-C/lightning/micro USB ends:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Version-CAFELE-Charging-Retractable-Tablets/dp/B0B4VJXXJV/
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 1 min
December 03, 2022“My Big Knob was on a delivery note”
We've got a guest! In today's episode, Louise Findlay from the Discord server joins the weird and wonderful world of Eight or Sixteen to chat about Black Friday purchases, the continued absence of Rob's online writing career, and Big Knobs in boxes.
Links
Get in touch with Louise from the Discord server:
Web Development
https://spyrath.dev/
Medium Blog
https://medium.com/@louisefindlay23
Discord / YouTube Community Bot
https://github.com/louisefindlay23/youtubecommunitybot
Have you got a Big Knob?
https://mackie.com/en/products/studio-monitoring/big-knob-series
Death by subscriptions:
Mercedes $1,200 a year subscription for faster acceleration:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/23/23474969/mercedes-car-subscription-faster-acceleration-feature-price
BMW heated seat subscription:
https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/shop/ls/dp/Seat_Heating_SFA_gb
Mode Eighty keyboard:
https://modedesigns.com/pages/eighty
GMK Shoko keycaps:
https://ilumkb.com/products/gmk-shoko-r2?variant=32761192218706
Elgato Low Profile mic arm:
https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp
Rode PSA-1 mic arm:
https://rode.com/en/accessories/stands-bars/psa1
Shargeek Mac-shaped 67W GaN charger with display and 3x USB-C:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shargeek-the-first-67w-charger-with-power-display/
Anker Nano II tiny 65W GaN charger:
https://us.anker.com/pages/ankernanoii
Cafele 100W retractable USB-C cable with USB-C/lightning/micro USB ends:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Version-CAFELE-Charging-Retractable-Tablets/dp/B0B4VJXXJV/
Cafele 27W retractable USB-C fast charge cable specifically for iPhone:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B6HKQV69/
Brother PT-M95 labelling machine:
https://www.brother.co.uk/labelling-and-receipts/pt-m95
Apple now have an annual Podcasts Award - we’ll look forward to our nomination next year!
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/11/apple-announces-the-2022-apple-podcasts-award-winner/
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 5 min
November 19, 2022”You didn’t pop in for a cuddle”
Daily carries, daily remain-at-homes, 5-month-old swimming/Apple Watch Ultra Scuba Mode experiences, endless headphone chat, and genuinely useful Black Friday consumer advice - it's all going on this week!
Links
Mark's B&W Px8 review: https://youtu.be/0fhUFv3O57A
Mark’s Focal Bathys review: https://youtu.be/3BQmhenOI44
Mackie MC-60BT review: https://youtu.be/gcqArpNjHmM
Rob’s CamelCamelCamel Shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/f148c6fa0caf4f0fa205e541c22a9dc3
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 10 min
November 05, 2022“I’ve got an issue with densely-packed small holes”
In what is, arguably, the most random episode of Eight or Sixteen ever, Rob and Mark talk about everything from Trypophobia to Mark's new studio plans, Brian Eno, the Roland RD-700 digital piano, Microsoft 365, weird iPads, and Mark's camera-death-defying studio antics. Enjoy.
Links
Focal Bathys review: https://youtu.be/3BQmhenOI44
Mark’s iffy composition: https://twitter.com/mellisreviews/status/1588106201107161091?s=61&t=pzoXOijApvWPssng6338Jg
Roli: https://roli.com
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 2 min
October 22, 2022“Shall we talk politics?”
In today's show, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's recent travels, the brilliance of the Google Pixel 7 Pro, and Rob's new headphones before getting immensely grumpy about Apple's iPad antics.
Links
Mark’s Apple Watch Ultra hike: https://youtu.be/S_FNf9H0eVo
Rob’s Samsung Galaxy S22 settings
Enable dev options (Settings > About Phone > Software information > tap Build number a bunch of times)
New settings menu Developer Options appears - Developer Options > Window Animation Scale/Transition Animation Scale/Animator set to 0.5X
Battery and device care > Battery > More Battery Settings > Processing speed > Maximum
Accessibility > Visibility Enhancements > Remove animations, Reduce transparency and blur
Accessibility > Interaction and Dexterity > Touch and hold delay > Very short
Get Good Lock from Samsung App Store
Home Up plugin
After Steve book: https://amzn.to/3saHEQx (affiliate link)
Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe: https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HQ642ZM/A/belkin-iphone-mount-with-magsafe-for-mac-notebooks
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 1 min
October 08, 2022“The HomeBase B&Q Station”
In today's show, we hear all about Rob's experiences with his shiny new iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the Google Pixel event is fully dissected and pondered.
Links
Mark’s new video style https://youtu.be/J1PevveyB_E
Tube Talk interview https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tubetalk-your-youtube-how-to-guide/id740234896?i=1000580293617
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 4 min
September 24, 2022“The one-handed thumb flick”
In today's episode, Rob and Mark discuss the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung stuff (finally), Mark's incoming Apple Watch Ultra, and check off a few gadgets that have been wallowing at the bottom of the show outline for months.

Links
Jonathan Morrison’s video: https://youtu.be/b4kOwK39nIQ
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr
September 10, 2022“It’s International Orange, Rob!”
In this episode, Rob and Mark pay their respects to the Queen and discuss Mark's trip to Paris, Mark's dodgy eye, the Apple event (and why Mark is desperately excited about his Apple Watch Ultra), and Rob's continued frustrations with all things Android.
Links
Shout out for Mark’s channel from Oppo on teh Twitters:
https://twitter.com/oppoeurope/status/1566779598871973888
Mark spotted at the Oppo event:
https://youtu.be/GMAEwyAfkJw?t=1102
https://youtu.be/GMAEwyAfkJw?t=1335
https://youtu.be/GMAEwyAfkJw?t=2585
ASBYT channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ASBYT
Justin Tse:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JustinTse/
Apple Watch Band collection app:
https://bandbreite.watch/app/
Sinclair (as in ZX Spectrum and C5) Black Watch with red display from the 70s:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXSNDPeSC1c
Weird AirPods 3rd Gen non-magsafe case option quietly introduced:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MME73AM/A/airpods-3rd-generation-with-magsafe-charging-case
Ritchie Blackmore (in case anyone didn’t get this reference):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritchie_Blackmore
Ben Nevis:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Nevis
Scafell:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scafell
Oppo Enco X2 wireless earbuds:
https://www.oppo.com/en/accessories/oppo-enco-x2/
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 9 min
August 27, 2022“I AM kind of a big deal now, Rob”
In today's show, Rob and Mark discuss Mark's first ever press junket, the pros and many cons of diving into Samsung World, and why Mark suddenly loves massive smartphones.
Links
Oppo Event where you might see Mark in the audience:
https://www.oppo.com/uk/events/reno8-series-launch/
Delivery Tracking:
Deliveries:
https://deliveries.app/en.html
Shipping companies not cooperating, according to the developer:
https://junecloud.com/journal/iphone/the-future-of-deliveries.html
Parcels - as recommended by Louise Findlay from the Discord Server!
https://parcelsapp.com
AfterShip - Rob’s been using this on Android, it’s quite good (but a bit slurpy with the clipboard):
https://www.aftership.com/mobile-app
TickTick to do app:
https://ticktick.com
Things to do app:
https://culturedcode.com/things/
Samsung Global Goals:
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-global-goals/
Apple Event 7th September - YouTube warmup stream started, can sign up to notifications when actual show goes live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux6zXguiqxM
Design the next iPhone:
https://neal.fun/design-the-next-iphone/
Return to Monkey Island now available for pre-order:
Official website:
https://returntomonkeyisland.com
Steam (Mac/PC):
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2060130/Return_to_Monkey_Island/
Nintendo Switch:
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/return-to-monkey-island-switch/
Monkey Island Collection 85% discount (about £4) until 28th August 2022 (PC only, largely incompatible with Steam Deck):
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/6588/Monkey_Island_Collection/
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 2 min
August 13, 2022“He literally fell asleep while watching my video”
In today's show, Rob and Mark react to the Samsung Unpacked event and Mark reveals what he's pre-ordered. Mark's questionable new music bed strategy is also dissected, and MKBHD royally destroyed (only joking - we love the guy).
Links
Samsung Unpacked 2022 event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN3BtquTooA
Galaxy Watch 5 customiser is better than Apple Watch Studio - give it a go!
https://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile/galaxy-bespoke/galaxy-watch5/?type=gallery&caseCode=SM-R900NZADWEU&bandCode=ET-SFR90SJEGEU
Get Galaxy Watch stuff to work on non-Samsung phones:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/restrictions-removed-samsung-health-monitor-wearos-1-1-1-191-root-age-country-device-restriction-removed-28th-may-2022.4322527/
LG Tone head-tracked spatial audio earbuds tuned by Meridian:
https://www.lg.com/us/headphones/lg-tone-t90q-black
Allegedly truly lossless earbuds from Nura:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nura/nuratrue-pro-lossless-audio-earbuds-with-personalised-sound
Oppo Enco X2 tuned by Dynaudio:
https://www.oppo.com/uk/accessories/oppo-enco-x2/
MKBHD’s Back to School video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErMwWXQxHp0
Artlist royalty-free music and sound effects:
https://artlist.io
A better battery level and percentage concept for iOS 16:
https://twitter.com/brianmichel/status/1556825088078528512
Mac-shaped 35W GaN Charger:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shargeek-retro-35-gan-charger/
Note: UK Type G adaptor is an optional extra if you’re thinking of buying one - you can select it during checkout.
Fun Apple Watch charging stands:
https://www.elago.com/collections/acc-apple-watch-c
Tom Dixon / Native Union see-through Qi charger (I didn’t pay that for it obviously):
https://www.tomdixon.net/en_gb/block-wireless-station-brushed-silver.html
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at [email protected].
Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com
1 hr 10 min