Not PC with Mark and Rob

By Mark Ellis Media

Mark and Rob discuss the latest tech news, rumours and half-truths with a good helping of British sarcasm.... more

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May 28, 2022”ARvocado”
It's the WWDC 2022 preview show! And we welcome back a very special guest - Doc Ayomide! Beyond WWDC, our three intrepid podcasters also discuss Mark's recent studio tour, Doc's brilliant reading strategy, and surprise Rob with some accessibility secrets. Oh, and the Discord server gets involved... LIVE!
Links
Find Doc Ayomide:
Website: https://docayomide.com
Newsletter: https://join.docayomide.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/docayomide
Preorder Justin Cox (of the Writing Cooperative)’s new book on Kindle (also available in paperback soon):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B25RBJ5B?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
Loopback software used to live stream podcast to Discord:
https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/
Podcastage mic reviews:
https://podcastage.com
Doc’s mic - Audio Technica ATR2100X:
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/atr2100x-usb
Playdate:
https://play.date
Mark Ellis Simulator game for Playdate:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/830104160401358919/965741506633818242/Mark-Ellis-Simulator.pdx.zip
Playdate SDK contains an emulator to play the above if you don’t have a physical device:
https://play.date/dev/
AR Avocado game - “Avo!”:
https://apps.apple.com/app/avo/id1452511688
Apple Watch gestures:
https://support.apple.com/HT212760
Channel-hopping on Apple TV:
Channels App:
https://getchannels.com
Server:
https://getchannels.com/dvr-server/
HDHomeRun digital TV conversion box:
https://www.silicondust.com
Nebo App:
http://nebo.app
Readwise - capture highlights and snippets from pretty much anywhere, for reference later:
https://readwise.io
NetNewsWire RSS newsfeed reader:
https://netnewswire.com
Reeder RSS newsfeed reader:
https://reederapp.com
Hidrate Spark Smart Water bottle:
https://hidratespark.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
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1h 6min
May 14, 2022“You’ve just turned the podcast into an ASMR podcast”
In today's show, Rob and Mark briefly mourn (sort of) the iPod, reveal their thoughts about Google IO, muse about Rob's new mechanical keyboard addiction, and get all doe-eyed about Monkey Island.
Links
Google I/O 2022 replay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP-nMZpLM1A
Google Glass 2012 skydiving intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-liQDE3cM
Apparently the going rate for the Triumph Adler Dario 286 keyboard Rob had when he was ten:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/284800492507?hash=item424f6ea3db:g:TYIAAOSw3IliZmGP
Cheap replica keycaps (no good for ISO layout):
https://kbdfans.com/products/enjoypbt-abs-doubleshot-mechanical-keyboard-keycaps-set-3
Expensive replica keycaps (not currently available):
https://kono.store/products/gmk-triumph-adler
Similar vibe ones Rob went for with a more modern, muted palette:
https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-gmk-shoko-r2
Mario “Question Mark Box” keycap:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/954536615/mario-question-block-artisan-keycap-for
Keychron reasonably-priced starter mechanical keyboards:
https://www.keychron.com
Do not look here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards
Mode Eighty Keyboard:
https://modedesigns.com/pages/eighty
Trailer for the Return to Monkey Island game from original writers Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sahskKAxSCY
The iMUSE music engine used in classic LucasArts games:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMUSE
Interview with Monkey Island composers Clint Bajakian and Michael Land:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0EqG6RYn9Y
Trap Door, an obscure 80’s stop motion animation children’s TV show:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trap_Door
Monkey Island 30th Anniversary Big Box that now goes for £500+ on eBay:
https://limitedrungames.com/products/monkey-island-30th-anniversary-anthology-pc
Thimbleweed Park:
https://thimbleweedpark.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
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1h 8min
April 30, 2022“We’ve found a Touch Bar fan!”
It's special guest time again! In this episode, we welcome none other than Sami Fathi from MacRumors to talk WWDC, the Studio Display, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Oh, and Rob gushes about his M1 MacBook Air. Again.
Links
Sami Fathi
MacRumors articles:
https://www.macrumors.com/author/sami-fathi/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SamiFathi
Snazzy Labs M1 Mac mini-er project:
https://youtu.be/pQWGFKhBQwU
Studio Display camera update positive result:
https://twitter.com/caro_milanesi/status/1519390314091495425
Mark’s rant about the Studio Display: https://markellisreviews.com/apple-issues-studio-display-update-but-theres-still-a-problem/
Universal Control precursors/cross-platform alternatives:
Synergy:
https://symless.com/synergy
Logitech Flow:
https://www.logitech.com/software/features/flow.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
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1h 8min
April 16, 2022“If you try and touch my screen, I’ll snap your finger off”
In today's episode, we're joined by special guest, Matt Inman! Matt has previously appeared on Mark's YouTube channel but got back in touch for some assistance moving from Windows/Android to macOS/iPhone. Clearly, there are only two men capable of offering the robust, entirely unbiased buying guidance Matt needed...
Raycast Launcher:
https://www.raycast.com
Alfred Launcher:
https://www.alfredapp.com
TouchRetouch app:
https://apps.apple.com/app/touchretouch/id373311252
Pixel 6 TMNT skin using dbrand configurator:
https://imgur.com/a/gRqb7OV
AutoHotKey
http://autohotkey.com
5 vital tools for working from home | with Matt Inman | Mark Ellis Reviews
https://youtu.be/aIVGhsv2ho8
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
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1h 2min
April 02, 2022”David Blowie”
Mark goes full time, Rob accidentally goes swimming, and Dyson launches the weirdest pair of headphones ever. Welcome to a typically random episode of Eight or Sixteen.
Links
Rene Ritchie taught to suck eggs by YouTube Support:
https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/1506339146289356809
Samsung M8:
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-announces-m8-the-new-and-stylish-smart-monitor-series
Not providing a link for Naked Attraction - you can Google that yourself so advertisers know what a pervert you are.
Huawei MateView £379 with coupon ASU5MNTAPR:
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/monitors/mateview/buy/
Sony game subscription service:
https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/
Dyson’s bizarre air purifying headphones:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23000577/dyson-zone-noise-cancellation-headphones-built-in-air-purifier
iPhone as a service article:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-24/apple-is-working-on-a-hardware-subscription-service-for-iphones
Apple’s UK banking acquisition:
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/138898/apple-acquires-uk-open-banking-startup-credit-kudos
Final Cut Pro 90-day trial:
https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/trial/
Cana One:
https://www.cana.com
Overcast podcast app:
https://overcast.fm
Nothing event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cq7dnESV7Y
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
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1h 1min
March 19, 2022“A fat Mac mini with too much power”
It's time for Rob and Mark to give you their full opinion of the Apple spring 2022 event, with the benefit of more than a week of mulling the whole thing over. An obscure 70s band and Rob's homebrew HomePod make an appearance too, because, well, this is Eight or Sixteen.
Links
Lunar - make your external display feel more Apple-like with keyboard controls:
https://lunar.fyi
Or if you prefer to roll your own:
https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl
Eve Spectrum Glossy 4K display:
https://evedevices.com/pages/spectrum-order
Alienware 34” OLED display:
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessories
Dell 27” 4K UltraSharp with 3 year warranty and zero dead pixel policy:
https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-usb-c-hub-monitor-u2723qe/apd/210-bdpf/monitors-monitor-accessories
HUAWEI MateView 4K aluminium display - £449 upfront with coupon AGSG10MNTMAR, but £100 cashback offer currently (see below):
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/monitors/mateview/buy/
HUAWEI £100 cashback (UK):
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/promo/smartoffice-cashback/
Samsung S22 - guaranteed £200 trade-in value for any Android phone in any condition when purchasing a new S22 (not S22+ or Ultra), plus 1yr Disney+ and Galaxy Buds Pro:
https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s22/buy/
iPod Dock Bluetooth 5.0 adaptor:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/DockLinQ-Bluetooth-Sounddock-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B07SLYN8L3/
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
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1h 4min
March 05, 2022”It’s the phone for your nan”
It's nearly Apple Event time! In today's show, Rob and Mark look forward to the 'Peek performance' event on March 8th, Mark reveals his experience with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Rob gives us an insight into his search for a new keyboard.
Links
Logitech POP Keys: https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/products/keyboards/pop-keys-wireless-mechanical.html
reMarkable 2: https://remarkable.com
Moonlander keyboard: https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
Logitech G703 mouse: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g703-wireless-gaming-mouse.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
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1h 9min
February 19, 2022”You’ve got some Sony doughnut headphones on the way”
In this week's episode, Mark reveals his big news, Rob gives us a peek inside his fridge, and we finally hear what happened to Mark's Surface Laptop.
Links
Mark’s Skillshare Final Cut course:
https://skl.sh/3qz4voR
reMarkable digital note taking device:
https://remarkable.com
Reddit dedicated to games running on e-ink devices:
https://www.reddit.com/r/einkgames/
Moto g200 5G budget Android with comedically long 20.5:9 aspect ratio 144hz refresh rate display:
https://www.motorola.co.uk/smartphones-moto-g-200-5g/p
Galaxy S22 series early adopter perks (UK):
Free Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds until 05/04/2022:
https://2021.samsungpromotions.claims/galaxylaunchoffers
12 Months free Disney+ with purchase of new Galaxy device until 22/04/2022 (although the coupon is valid until 11/06/2023):
https://www.samsung.com/uk/boost/disneyplus/
Sony Link Buds (donut-shaped always-on transparency mode true wireless earbuds):
https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/truly-wireless/wf-l900
Xbox Series X-shaped Mini Fridge preorder (UK):
https://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2?t_origqs=bXNnPSZzZWFyY2hDb3VudD0xJnNob3dSZXN1bHRzUGFnZT10cnVlJnByZWRpY3RpdmVTZWFyY2hVUkw9JmJlZ2luSW5kZXg9MCZsYW5nSWQ9NDQmcHJvZHVjdElkPTI4NjQ3NzImc1R5cGU9U2ltcGxlU2VhcmNoJnBhZ2VTaXplPTQ4JnJlc3VsdENhdEVudHJ5VHlwZT0yJnBhZ2VWaWV3PWltYWdlJnNlYXJjaEJ0bj16JnNlYXJjaFRlcm09eGJveCBmcmlkZ2UmY2F0YWxvZ0lkPTEwMjAxJkRNX1BlcnNpc3RlbnRDb29raWVDcmVhdGVkPXRydWUmc3RvcmVJZD0xMDE1MSZkZGtleT1odHRwOkFqYXhDYXRhbG9nU2VhcmNo&queueittoken=e_livexbox~q_3577e721-0725-46e2-9b5b-3b0dbace3c93~ts_1645191028~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_8a93c1a2119009816569d4c764f39b821590bc7bcbff0c24a64f6405f2815e06
ChromeOS Flex (repurpose your old MacBook that you can’t install Monterey on, or recent Windows laptop you can’t be bothered to fix, as a Chromebook):
https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeosflex/
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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
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1h 1min
February 05, 2022”Rob, you’re in my kitchen”
In today's episode, we're joined by the awesome Doc Ayomide. Tune in to hear us talk tech, mental health, phones without cases, waking up to Tim Cook, what it's like to write thousands of words on an iPhone, and much more. Yes, it's another random one.
Links
Find Doc Ayomide:
Website: https://docayomide.com
Newsletter: https://join.docayomide.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/docayomide
Online playable version of DOS QBasic Gorillas (done in Javascript):
https://www.kylem.net/stuff/gorilla/gorilla.html
Nebo App:
http://nebo.app
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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
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1h 7min
January 22, 2022“It’s a robot cat with a chewy mouth”
In this episode, Rob reveals his current tech setup and what new goodies might be in store for 2022. Mark also tries to explain why he's moved his 24" iMac to the kitchen and is rendered speechless by Rob's latest find.
Links
Amagami Ham Ham
https://hamham.ux-xu.com
Tea MagSafe headphone amp/DAC
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tea-ultra-slim-hi-res-headphone-amplifier#/
SwitchResX
https://www.madrau.com
What Hi-Fi interview with Gary Greaves regarding Bluetooth limitations:
https://www.whathifi.com/features/is-bluetooth-holding-back-apples-airpods-we-asked-the-man-who-made-them
Richer Sounds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richer_Sounds
LG ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 laptop with built-in tablet
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/coming-soon/coming_soon_laptops/thinkbook-plus-gen-3-(17-inch-intel)/len101b0005
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldy laptop
https://www.asus.com/Laptops/For-Home/Zenbook/Zenbook-17-Fold-OLED-UX9702/
Amazon Spain €415 (£350ish) AirPods Max Deal - 34% off RRP (may have expired by the time you read this)
https://www.amazon.es/Nuevo-Apple-AirPods-MAX-Plata/dp/B08Q22XBMY/
Donald Trump’s Twitter clone:
https://truthsocial.com
Google’s 2022 Roadmap
https://blog.google/products/android/ces2022-bettertogether/
Rob’s HP Envy 34 Ultrawide Display (discontinued, but a decent buy if you can find one second hand/new old stock)
https://www.hp.com/us-en/displays-accessories/premium/envy-34curved-monitor.html
LG CX 48” OLED TV
https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-oled48cx5lc
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and give us an honest review!
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
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1h 5min

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