Popular media player VLC will shortly add AirPlay support, it also surpassed 3 billion downloads during CES 2019.
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VIZIO, Sony and LG Announced AirPlay 2 Support at CES 2019
VIZIO, Sony, and LG joined Samsung in announcing that they will integrate AirPlay 2 into their televisions at CES 2019.
The Cosmic Bit Flip - Mac Geek Gab 743
In the calm before the CES storm, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton come to you from Las Vegas to share their thoughts and answer your questions. Plus, John mentions Cosmic Bit Flips and everything goes sideways. Listen, enjoy, and learn. Just press play!
Contacts Are the Root of All Evil – Mac Geek Gab 741
Do you notice your Mac slowing down a lot? How many Contacts do you have? More and more listeners have been writing in with Contacts-related problems and solutions… are you one of them? Listen to John and Dave discuss this and so many other things this Christmas Eve. Press play and enjoy!
Real-World Speeds, Choosing Storage, and Quick Tips – Mac Geek Gab 738
Ever have a disk drive or Wi-Fi device that doesn’t get quite the advertised speeds? Yeah, so have we. In fact, it happens all the time. Listen this week as John and Dave discuss the differences between advertised maximums and real-world expectations… and how to translate between the two. Of course, that’s not all! More questions and Quick Tips than you can shake a stick at. Press play, download, and enjoy!
Geeky Gift Guide and Your Questions Answered – Mac Geek Gab 737
The best part about geeky gifts is that sometimes the best person to get them for is yourself. Listen to John and Dave – your two favorite geeks – discuss some of their favorites at this point in the holiday buying season, and decide whether you buy one of these now for someone else… or wait until the gifting season wraps up to get one for you!
A Roundup of the Best 2018 Black Friday Tech Deals (Updated)
Black Friday deals seem to be appearing earlier than ever, but are they really deals? Here are some Black Friday tech deals I’ve found so far.
Apple Watch Q4 2018 Sales Jump 50%
Apple Watch sale are on the rise with Apple CEO Tim Cook saying they climbed 50% during the company’s fourth fiscal quarter.
Apple Announces New iPad Pro with Face ID and USB-C
Apple unveils new iPad Pro models with Face ID and USB-C at “There’s More in the Making” media event.
Apple's Competitors Increasingly Build Hardware to Lock Users Into Software
The days of only writing software that resides on a major platform like PCs and Macs are coming to a close. Now, every major tech company wants to sell you its own brand of hardware.
Apple Watch Series 4 Review: Bigger Screen and a Whole Lot More
Apple Watch Series 4 packs in a bigger display and new heart rate sensors, but is that enough to justify upgrading, or jumping in for the first time? Read on to see what TMO’s Jeff Gamet thinks of Apple’s latest smart watch.
5 iOS Security Apps to Keep Your Data Safe
Whether you’re managing passwords or encrypting files, we’ve got you covered.
Don't Panic, Kernel. It's Just a Kill Switch and a Nuke-and-Pave – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 730
Sometimes things go wrong with your devices, and sometimes the path you think will solve it winds up running you in circles. The same things can happen to your two favorite geeks, and this week’s show talks about some of that while also answering your questions and solving your problems. Press play and enjoy!
iOS 12.1 Beta Code Hints New iPads this Fall
Apple’s iOS 12.1 beta code has clues pointing to a fall release for new iPad Pro models with Face ID support instead of Touch ID.
All of the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Camera Features
The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR were all announced today. The new models have some great new camera features.
Skip the Dongle, Learn about Cruft! – Mac Geek Gab 726
It’s time to fully embrace the USB-C interface, folks, at least according to listener Zack. Todd helps us understand Cruft, Phil needs to know about storing IDs when traveling, Felix is curious about storing archives, and that’s just the half of it. You’ll have to listen to hear Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun talk all about this and more!
Analyst: iPad Pro Dropping Lighting Port for USB-C, Apple Watch Getting ECG Sensor
Apple is dropping the Lighting port in favor of USB-C on the new iPad Pro, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
StorCentric Buying Storage Solution Companies Drobo and Nexsan
Drobo and Nexsan are being bought by StorCentric, a new company formed to combine the storage device makers.
Apple Says Customer Data Wasn't Compromised in Teen Hacking Case
The teenager from Melbourne, Australia, who hacked in to Apple’s servers didn’t compromise any personal data, according to the iPhone and Mac maker.
The Right to Disconnect From Work
In France, the right to disconnect from work has been solidified into law. In the El Khomri law, every employee contract must include a negotiation of obligations required of an employee regarding how connected they are outside of office hours.
A new study has found you may be suffering from excessive stress and anxiety about work expectations even if you don’t actively check work emails in your off-hours. The mere expectation of being in contact 24/7 is enough to increase strain for employees and their families, the new research suggests. In today’s ultra-connected world, with many people often getting work emails sent to their smartphones, a growing number of countries and companies are endorsing “right to disconnect” laws, recreating a much-needed boundary between work and home.
Cure The Beachball – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 722
The spinning beachball sucks. It sucks time away, and it sucks the life out of your computing experience. So let’s talk about at least one way to solve it. And let’s learn at least four other things along the way. Sound good? Great. Press play and you’re on the train.
Apple Updates iOS 12 Shortcuts to Beta 2 for Developers
Apple released Shortcuts beta 2 for iOS 12 just before the weekend. The update adds in HomeKit support, but right now it’s very limited.
Three Groovy, Geeky Gadgets
Dr. Mac checks out three groovy gadgets he uses every day — a laptop stand, a speaker that’s also a work of art, and the first lumbar support he’s tried that actually worked.
How to Predict When Apple Will Ship New Macs
It’s not an exact science by any means. But there are often subtle hints that Apple is ready to ship a new Mac. John has some tips.