GSE372 March Apple Event Reactions

On episode 372 of Geekiest Show Ever, Elisa and Melissa discuss their reactions to the March Apple Event among other topics like representation and possible battery drain solutions. Check out our full show notes here https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse372-march-apple-event-reactions/

The Apple Event took place March 8, 2022 on International Women’s Day.

Representation matters. Here are some of the women responsible for bringing us the products that help us create change and improve life in the world around us:

Francesca Sweet – Product Line Manager for iPhone

Angellina Kyazike – Engineering Program Manager for iPad

Colleen Novielli – Product Line Manager for the Mac

Nicole Kordes – Engineering Program Manager for the Mac

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Episode Artwork Credit: Apple

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GSE371 Useful Utilities

On episode 371 of Geekiest Show Ever, Elisa and Melissa share their favorite Mac utilities with the most beautiful interfaces. Melissa attended an outdoor festival and shares what she learned about high-tech wristbands. We’ll have links to the apps and resources we discussed in our full show notes which you can check out here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse371-useful-utilities/ ‎ Episode Artwork Credit: Melissa Davis

Setapp from MacPaw: https://setapp.com

MacPaw, a developer founded in Kyiv, Ukraine, makes *amazing* software. We want to show our support, so please read the MacPaw blog for more information on how you can also #StandWithUkraine https://macpaw.com/blog

Bartender from Surtees Studios: https://www.macbartender.com (also available on Setapp: https://setapp.com/apps/bartender)

Due app from Due: https://www.dueapp.com/

Folder Colorizer for Mac from Softorino: https://softorino.com/how-to-change-folder-color-on-mac/

https://softorino.com/faq/universal-license/ (Compare this lifetime license with a monthly subscription if you find similar apps in other software store catalogs.)

CleanMyMac X from MacPaw: https://macpaw.com/cleanmymac (or use Melissa’s affiliate link here)

iMazing from DigiDNA https://imazing.com

Omni Discsweeper from Omnigroup https://www.omnigroup.com/more

1Password from 1Password: https://www.1password.com/

SuperDuper! from ShirtPocket https://shirtpocket.com

Dropbox from Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/plans

Push Mic Control from Jose Antonio Jimenez Campos: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/push-mic-control-a-push-to-talk-ptt-manager/id1155850258?mt=12

iGlasses from eCamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/iglasses/

Call Recorder from eCamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/

Disclosure: Elisa and Melissa have been provided with review licenses for some of the software discussed in this episode. They have not been paid to positively review these apps. They just really love the software and think it’s both useful and beautiful! Melissa may earn an affiliate commission on MacPaw apps for pointing you to their site.

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Episode Artwork Credit: Melissa Davis

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GSE370 Do Your Own Research

On episode 370 of Geekiest Show Ever, it’s rant time with colorful language ahead. Elisa and Melissa discuss how climate change and the pandemic have disrupted travel, grief, and how critical information is communicated.

Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/do-your-own-research/

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: Clay Banks

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GSE369 Elisa Comes Alive

On episode 369 of Geekiest Show Ever, Elisa, Queen of The Rock Concert, regales us with her experiences attending live shows. Tune in to hear some useful tips for getting tickets. The artwork for this episode is from Elisa’s ticket archives and it’s only a fraction of the collection!

Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse369-elisa-comes-alive/

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: Elisa Pacelli

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GSE368 Happy New Gear

On episode 368 of Geekiest Show Ever, Melissa is back to unpack the new tech she’s gotten for her new home. Elisa has some handy tips so listen in to find out more.

Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse368-happy-new-gear/

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: Jackie Zhao on Unsplash

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GSE366 Geekiest Gift Guide

On episode 366 of Geekiest Show Ever, we chat about our gift wish lists and tips for getting the best prices. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse366-geekiest-gift-guide/ ‎

Our Gift Ideas

5-Port USB Wall Charger Surge & Protector

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro True Wireless Earbuds

Apple TV

Apple HomePod mini

LUXE Bidet W85

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: David Dvořáček on Unsplash

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GSE364 Cruising Attitude

On episode 364 of Geekiest Show Ever, Elisa and Melissa are reunited to discuss their life updates. Melissa is still house hunting and Elisa went on a cruise to celebrate her birthday. Warning: this episode contains yummy descriptions of food so you might want to grab a snack before you hit play. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse364-cruising-attitude/

Some views from the cruise ship

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GSE360 Home Screen Home

See if you can tell which Home Screen is Elisa’s and which is Melissa’s

On Geekiest Show Ever episode 360, we thought it would be fun to discuss what’s on our home screens and the ways we find iOS and iPadOS useful. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse360-home-screen-home/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Here are our iPad Home Screens. Can you tell which belongs to Elisa and which belongs to Melissa?

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GSE359 WWDC2021 Reactions

WWDC2021 BINGO Card by @DylanMcD8

On Geekiest Show Ever episode 359, we cherry-pick our favorites from the slew of new software features that were announced at WWDC2021. It was held virtually on Monday, June 7, 2021. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse359-wwdc2021-reactions/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/ Episode artwork credit: @DylanMcD8 on twitter

Link to episode artwork credit: @DylanMcD8 on twitter

 

iOS 15

iOS 15 Overview

Full list of new features available with iOS 15

iPadOS

iPad OS Overview

Full list of new features available with iPadOS

macOS Monterey

macOS 12 Overview

Full list of new features available with macOS Monterey

watchOS 8

watchOS 8 Overview

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Conversation Boost is a feature I am really excited to try. Check out this article from ai about it: Apple enhances AirPods with Conversation Boost, Find My integration, Spatial Audio for Apple TV — appleinsider

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GSE358 Brett Terpstra

On episode 358 of Geekiest Show Ever, we got to nerd out with Brett Terpstra! We talk music, machine setups, coding, apps, user experience, accessibility, super power productivity, ADHD, mental health, and more! Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse358-brett-terpstra/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Artwork for this episode is by Brett Terpstra. Elisa can be found at https://www.ThreeGeekyLadies.com or https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://www.TheMacMommy.com or https://twitter.com/TheMacMommy 

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Brett’s Links

https://brettterpstra.com

https://twitter.com/ttscoff

Look for ttscoff everywhere else 🙂

https://bunchapp.co

https://brettterpstra.com/projects/keybindings/

nvUltra

A Few of Brett’s Favorite Mac tools

BetterTouchTool: https://folivora.ai

Hazel: https://www.noodlesoft.com

CleanShot: https://cleanshot.com

Paletro: https://appmakes.io/paletro

Setapp: https://setapp.com

New Music recommended by Brett

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Thanks for all the music recommendations and resources, Brett. This conversation was a blast!

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