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April 20, 2023Tech News Weekly 282: Adieu to Netflix DVDs
Bluesky is a Twitter-like service that Jack Dorsey backs. Jay Peters of the Verge has spent some time with the service and shares his thoughts about Bluesky with Mikah and Jason.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has the scoop on Apple's rumored mixed-reality headset that is supposed to be announced at the upcoming WWDC event in June.

Jason shares his thoughts about the era of Computer Magazines with publications of Maximum PC and MacLife set to become available in digital form only.

Finally, Mikah talks about how Netflix is set to shutter its DVD service that's been running since 1998 on September 29th.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Jay Peters and Mark Gurman

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1 hr 7 min
April 19, 2023Windows Weekly 825: You're Not a Normal Human
Gallery in File Explorer, Bing in SwiftKey, Ubisoft+ Multi Access
Bing/AI
Samsung allegedly is considering replacing Google Search with Bing. Can they even do that?

Bing chatbot comes to Swiftkey and Microsoft Start. And now you can remove the Bing button from Swiftkey. Sound familiar?

Microsoft is all-in on AI hardware

Microsoft brings more AI to developers ahead of Build

Amazon announces Bedrock generative AI tool for developers. Speaking of which, where's Apple in all this?
Windows 11
New Dev channel build: remove time/date from the system tray, "new" hover behavior on search

New Beta channel build: Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) on plugged in PCs, a PC maker-enabled feature - plus RDC redesign for Windows 11

Photo Gallery view comes to File Explorer in Insider Program This isn't the first time a Photos app feature has shown up elsewhere this year
Surface
Microsoft can't seem to escape the trap of its one successful Surface design
Xbox
Minecraft Legends, more on tap for Xbox Game Pass

Ubisoft+ Multi Access comes to Xbox

The exodus from 343 Industries continues

Microsoft: just kidding on the latest Xbox Dashboard UI

Sega buys Rovio for the same reason Microsoft wants AB
Tips & Picks
Tip of the week: Hyper-V or Windows Sandbox?

App pick of the week: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/Xbox app for Windows 11

RunAs Radio this week: Project Zero Trust with George Finney

Brown liquor pick of the week: Woodford Reserve

Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 7 min
April 18, 2023MacBreak Weekly 866: No Honor In Being a Worrier
Apple Card's new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY.

Apple readies arsenal of apps for new headset, aiming to win over wary users.

Developer (in Steve Jobs cosplay, no less) brings his Mac SE to Mumbai opening; Tim Cook's reaction is adorable.

Apple launches new "trade-in" site for old Apple hardware.

Hands-on with the new Multiview feature for Apple TV sports streams.

Ford commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash for holding out.

HomePods can now send a notification when your smoke alarm goes off.

Apple wins a patent for an Advanced iMac with multiple Projectors that could project content onto walls & desktop areas.

Apple's high security mode blocked NSO spyware, researchers say.
Picks of the Week
Christopher's Pick: Anker 747 Charger GaN Prime 150W

Andy's Pick: New Adobe Lightroom

Jason's Pick: macOS's Built In Screenshot Utility

Mikah's Pick: Macbook Air 13.6" (2022 M2) Retro Series Skins

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Christopher Lawley

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1 hr 58 min
April 18, 2023iOS Today 650: iOS Photos Tips and Tricks
This week, Rosemary and Mikah show off some useful Photo app techniques that some iOS users may not know about. From quick browsing tricks to Slow-mo clip adjustments, there's something for every iPhone photo lover in this tip-heavy episode!
Browse photos by location

Delete or hide photos and videos

Edit and organize albums

Mute the audio on recorded videos

Enabling "Volume Up for Burst"

Use Frame Grabber to grab stills out of a video

Edit Portrait & Live Photos

Find and identify people in Photos

Trim video length and adjust slow motion
See photo and video information
News
Apple will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

HomePods can now send a notification when your smoke alarm goes off
Apple launches all-new 'Apple Trade In' website in time for Earth Day
Shortcuts Corner
Deadline Extended for Automation April Shortcuts Contest to April 21st!

Peter wants to learn how to build complex shortcuts, and Rosemary's got a book for that!

Matthew is having trouble with Focus Mode not reverting some settings after being switched off.
Joe wonders why his text-pasting shortcut is not working with the iOS Obsidian app.
Feedback & Questions
Michael shows appreciation for last week's episode, where Rosemary visited Petaluma and highlighted several helpful gadgets!
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

Mikah's App Cap: Petey

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 23 min
April 16, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 1970: My Eyes Are In Landscape
Scott Wilkinson is here to host the show with Mikah! Scott talks about QD-Oled TVs.

What's a good brand of TVs that I can buy? Should I go for a bigger TV?

FBI is now warning about using USB charging ports at public spaces like airports. What can I do to protect my device when using these public ports?

What should I upgrade first: my TV, or my receiver? Is it better for me to upgrade both at the same time?

Mikah and Scott talk about HBO Max rebranding its streaming service to just Max.

What's a good smart home system that can be installed in my home? And why did my YouTube channel get suspended randomly?

Chris Marquardt and the assignment review of Perfect!

Should I switch from the LG brand of TVs over to the Sony lineup?

What equipment do I need to listen to Apple's Hi-Res Lossless format?

I need to replace my Blu-Ray player. What are some recommendations for Blu-Ray players nowadays?

How can I delete my Gmail emails all at once?

I'm looking to switch over to Verizon as my cellular provider. How might my streamed videos from Verizon look on a 4k television?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 21 min
April 13, 2023Tech News Weekly 281: Did Elon Musk Dissolve Twitter?
Nitisha Pahwa of Slate stops by the show to talk about Twitter as a company is no more and instead, Twitter Inc. has been merged into a new entity called X Corp.

Mikah talks about HBO rebranding its online streaming service, HBO Max, into just 'Max' and the changes that come with this rebranding.

Taylor Lorenz of The Washington Post chats with Mikah and Jason about Substack rolling out a new feature called Notes, which functions similarly to Twitter.

Finally, Jason talks about some "thirsty" ChatGPT. More specifically, research from some universities suggests that around 185k gallons of water have been used to cool down data centers for services like ChatGPT.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Nitish Pahwa and Taylor Lorenz

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1 hr 14 min
April 12, 2023Windows Weekly 824: It's Called Flocculation
KB5025239, Build 2023 session catalog, Xbox April update
Microsoft brings more new features to Windows 11 on Patch Tuesday. It's a mini moment!

Windows 11 is coming to HoloLens 2! The platform is saved! (Oops)

IDC says that PC shipments tanked 29 percent in Q1. Don't worry, the Mac did even worse. And you won't believe how the Apple community is rationalizing THAT bit of news

Windows 365 gets a Frontline worker option and a smart TV app
Microsoft Build is coming
Microsoft has posted the session catalog! Anything stand out? Yep.

Windows: How we integrated WinUI 3 into File Explorer, Q&A; The Old New Thing with Raymond Chen, Q&A; Deliver AI-powered experiences across cloud and edge, with Windows; Learn how to build the best Arm apps for Windows; Optimize your apps for Arm

.NET: Full stack Blazor in .NET 8 with Blazor United; What's new in .NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI), Q&A

The era of the AI Copilot with Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott

Fluent 2: It must be based on the work in Loop
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming soon to OneNote

Microsoft Edge gets three new features, including DALL-E-based image creation

The case of the mysterious reappearing Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in Office. A tale of ribbons, simplified ribbons, and personalized toolbars, oh my

LinkedIn adds free ways to verify yourself on the service - there better be a blue checkmark!

Microsoft brings Bing chatbot to Swiftkey on Android
Xbox
Xbox Game Pass exits beta, is now available in 40 new countries

Xbox April Update adds revamped search, ability to adjust active hours - a nice compromise on energy savings

Microsoft drops the hammer on Xbox game emulation

Microsoft brings more Elite Controller 2 customizations to Xbox Design Lab

Microsoft announces another 10-year cloud gaming deal with a company not named Sony
Tips & Picks
Tip of the week: Learn to code for free

App pick of the week: Opera's free VPN

This Week on RunAs: Team Metrics with Angela Dugan

Brown liquor pick of the week: The Famous Grouse

Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent

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3 hr 2 min
April 11, 2023MacBreak Weekly 865: Honking Down Their Snorkel
Former Apple PR chief Katie Cotton has died.

Apple continues efforts to keep retail stories from unionizing.

German antitrust regulator opens door for curbs on Apple.

Here's why macOS has the Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its files.

iPhone 15 Pro design reveals new buttons, giant camera bump, colors, and more.

Rivian CEO attempts to justify why the company refuses to offer CarPlay.

Burglars steal $500K from Alderwood Mall Apple store after cutting hole in adjacent store.
Picks of the Week
Alex's Pick: Peak Design Vent iPhone Mount

Rosemary's Pick: Sony's WH-1000XM5

Andy's Pick: Camo

Jason's Pick: Virtual ][

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Rosemary Orchard

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2 hr 11 min
April 11, 2023iOS Today 649: What's in Our Bags?
Rosemary Orchard joins Mikah Sargent in the studio today! Together they show off a wide variety of gadgets and devices that every iPhone/iPad user should find useful for carrying in their travel bag. Charge your phone, tie your cables, clean your screens, and more with these helpful items!
SlickWraps for iPad Pro Magic Keyboard

ESR Paper-Feel Magnetic Screen Protector Compatible

elago Metal Pencil Holder

inCharge XL – Rolling Square

Satechi Watch Charger

Satechi AirPods Charger

Oura

Nomad Charger

MyCharge Charger

Apple MagSafe Battery

Anker MagGo Battery

Anker PopSocket Battery

Philips Accessories 3-Outlet Extension Cord, 8 Ft Designer Braided Power Cord

Ball Bungee Cords 6 Inch

Minix 66W Charger

Minix 100W Charger

Charge ASAP Magnetic Cables

Incase AirPods Lanyard

Incase Airpods Pro Case

Fidget Toy

YubiKey

Apple MagSafe Wallet

PebbleBee Card

Gear Tie

DJI Osmo Pocket
News
Universal Control and Handoff broken for several users after the latest iPad and Mac updates

New iOS update 16.4.1 is available now and fixes a few issues

Apple expands renewable energy to decarbonize production by 2030

Entertaining Siri easter eggs include catchy beatboxing
Shortcuts Corner
Rosemary's Packing List NFC Tag Trick

Daryn wants to know if he can automatically launch a shortcut or focus mode before an iOS calendar event begins
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Control Nearby Devices under Accessibility

Mikah's App Cap: Share estimated time of arrival in Maps

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 37 min
April 09, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 1969: The Dog in My Handbag
macOS keyboard shortcuts, the shortcuts app, and Dropbox automation.

Is there a method, or even an app, I can use to delete & sort photos on my iPhone?

How can I create and add a shortcut for my Apple HomePod?

Is there a way to see a list of upcoming podcast episodes in the Apple Podcast app?

What are some ways to easily keep track of shows automatically that I've watched on my Apple TV?

Is there an external headset amplifier that one could use to hear better during phone calls for those hard of hearing?

My MacBook is slower after updating the operating system when searching for things on my laptop. What can I do to speed up my laptop?

Quick PSA: let your phones charge overnight!

Mikah shows off the Satechi 200W USB Charger.

Is there a way to synchronize two Apple laptops with one another?

Is it worth upgrading to the M2 MacBook Air?

What would Mikah and Rosemary recommend more in buying: the iPad Pro 11 or the M1 iPad Air?

Why am I being asked to unlock my iPhone first when asking Siri on my Apple Watch to respond to a text?

Can I use 2FA without a cell phone?

How can my goddaughter communicate with her friends easily when she is on an iPad, and her friends are on Android devices?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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2 hr 11 min

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