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Headlines at The Mac Observer for Tuesday, March 6, 2018
<https://www.macobserver.com/>
1. PSA: MoviePass App Tracks Where You Drive Before and After Movies
2. Watching Video on iPhone: You’re Holding it Wrong
3. Blue Microphones Launches Compass, a Boom Arm Big Enough Even for a Yeti
4. Private Browsing Mode isn’t Just for Porn
5. iPhones Aren’t Addictive, They’re Just Useful
6. 1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones: $149.99
7. macOS: How to Change Your Mac AirDrop Settings
8. Here’s How to Check and Troubleshoot the Wattage on Your MacBook’s Charger
9. Spike Jonze Just Directed a Short HomePod Film Starring FKA Twigs
10. Get Ready for an International Women’s Day Activity Challenge March 8
11. Panic’s Download Problem and How Comcast Fixed it – TMO Daily Observations 2018-03-06
12. Here’s How Panic Solved a Download Problem and Showed Why Net Neutrality is So Important
13. TMO Background Mode Interview with Take Control Books Publisher Joe Kissell
14. Why Must Qi’s Light Shine So Brightly? – Mac Geek Gab 699
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Join our Mac Geek Gab Facebook Group to get your questions answered and chat with other listeners!
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1. PSA: MOVIEPASS APP TRACKS WHERE YOU DRIVE BEFORE AND AFTER MOVIES
MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe is super proud of how his company’s app is collecting data about you.
<https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/editorial/psa-moviepass-app-tracks-where-you-drive/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
2. WATCHING VIDEO ON IPHONE: YOU’RE HOLDING IT WRONG
David Pogue has made an interesting observation about how millennials are watching videos on their smartphones.
<https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/editorial/video-on-iphone-holding-it-wrong/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
3. BLUE MICROPHONES LAUNCHES COMPASS, A BOOM ARM BIG ENOUGH EVEN FOR A YETI
Blue Microphones announced Compass, a microphone boom arm that’s big enough that it can even support a Yeti, as shown in the pic. Made from extruded aluminum, Compass features a desk clamp for mounting, and the arms have both internal springs and built-in cable management. With the right mount or shockmount, Compass supports mics that weigh up to 2.4 pounds, including the above-mentioned Yeti, as well as Blue’s Blackout Spark SL. It will, of course, support other mics, including podcasting favs Heil PR 30 and PR 40, as well as the Rode Podcaster, all three of which weigh less than 2.4 pounds. Blue’s Compass boom arm is priced at $99.99, and it’s available now. There’s also a Yeticaster Bundle, which includes Blue’s Yeti, the new Radius III shockmount for Yeti, and Compass, for $199.99.
<https://www.macobserver.com/cool-stuff-found/blue-microphones-launches-compass-boom-arm/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
4. PRIVATE BROWSING MODE ISN’T JUST FOR PORN
Not sure why you might need to use private browsing mode in Safari, Firefox, or Chrome on your Mac? Here’s how to enable the feature, and some ideas on how it can help online.
<https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/private-browsing-mode/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
5. IPHONES AREN’T ADDICTIVE, THEY’RE JUST USEFUL
A new meme of complaining to mommy Apple that your iPhone is too addictive is gaining momentum amongst a growing bastion of meek minds hiding their own many failings behind their favorite veil of victimhood.
<https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/devils-advocate/iphones-arent-addictive-just-useful/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
6. 1MORE QUAD DRIVER IN-EAR HEADPHONES: $149.99
We have a deal on a pair of 1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones. They’re THX Certified, and were tuned by Grammy-winning sound engineer Luca Bignardi. As the name suggests, they also have four drivers in each ear. They’re $149.99 through us.
<https://www.macobserver.com/link/1more-quad-driver-in-ear-headphones/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
7. MACOS: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MAC AIRDROP SETTINGS
Finding AirDrop on the Mac is easy. The default Finder setting has it appear in the sidebar to the left.
<https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/mac-airdrop/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
8. HERE’S HOW TO CHECK AND TROUBLESHOOT THE WATTAGE ON YOUR MACBOOK’S CHARGER
Curious to see if your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro charger is outputting the wattage you expect? Here’s how to check it out and troubleshoot any problems you may find.
<https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/troubleshoot-macbook-charger/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
9. SPIKE JONZE JUST DIRECTED A SHORT HOMEPOD FILM STARRING FKA TWIGS
The result is a stunning piece that’s charming, surreal, emotional, playful, theatrical and utterly compelling.
<https://www.macobserver.com/news/short-homepod-film/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
10. GET READY FOR AN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ACTIVITY CHALLENGE MARCH 8
The first observance of International Women’s Day was held on February 28, 1909.
<https://www.macobserver.com/news/international-womens-day/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
11. PANIC’S DOWNLOAD PROBLEM AND HOW COMCAST FIXED IT – TMO DAILY OBSERVATIONS 2018-03-06
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about the relationship between Comcast and Cogent, Panic’s download problem linking the two together, and Net Neutrality.
<https://www.macobserver.com/podcasts/panic-comcast-tmo-daily-observations-2018-03-06/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
12. HERE’S HOW PANIC SOLVED A DOWNLOAD PROBLEM AND SHOWED WHY NET NEUTRALITY IS SO IMPORTANT
Panic, the company behind Transmit, Coda, and Firewatch, had a mystery on its hands: why were its app downloads so slow for a lot of users? They dug into it and found the problem was specific to Comcast customers—and they got Comcast to fix it. The story is a great example of how interdependent internet service providers and the companies providing the bandwidth pipes are. It’s also a perfect example of what an internet without Net Neutrality is like. Panic’s video explaining what happened is worth watching, and you can learn more about what happened on the company’s blog.
<https://www.macobserver.com/cool-stuff-found/panic-net-neutrality/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
13. TMO BACKGROUND MODE INTERVIEW WITH TAKE CONTROL BOOKS PUBLISHER JOE KISSELL
Joe Kissell is a writer and author with over 60 technical books to his credit. He’s a contributing editor with Tidbits, and recently became the owner and publisher of the Take Control series of eBooks. Early in his career, Joe had a strong interest in language and holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics. Along the way, however, he also got very technical with computers, and that landed him a job as a product manager with Nisus. Subsequently, Joe was a software developer for Kensington. In 2017, he accepted an offer from Adam Engst to acquire Take Control Books. Joe and his wife run that business—currently using a brand new iMac Pro. When not editing, Joe pursues T’ai Chi, cooking, walking and travel. Joe tells his career story, chock full of technical serendipity, with awesome charm.
<https://www.macobserver.com/podcasts/background-mode-joe-kissell/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
14. WHY MUST QI’S LIGHT SHINE SO BRIGHTLY? – MAC GEEK GAB 699
Is your Qi charger keeping you up at night? Don’t worry, there’s a solution that doesn’t (necessarily) involve black electrical tape! Also in this episode, your two favorite geeks help you troubleshoot your problems, including diagosing a strange Safari launch trigger, renaming your Home Sharing store, managing multiple email addresses with Gmail, securely deleting files with High Sierra, and much more. Quick Tips abound in this episode, too, folks. Listen carefully and you shall learn!
<https://www.macobserver.com/podcasts/qi-bright-light-macgeekgab-699/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
--------------------
Visit The Apple Store for great deals on new and refurbished Macs. Remember, even the refurbs come with a full warranty in almost all cases!
<https://j.mp/AppleStoreDeals>
--------------------
Headlines at The Mac Observer for Tuesday, March 6, 2018
<https://www.macobserver.com/>
1. PSA: MoviePass App Tracks Where You Drive Before and After Movies
2. Watching Video on iPhone: You’re Holding it Wrong
3. Blue Microphones Launches Compass, a Boom Arm Big Enough Even for a Yeti
4. Private Browsing Mode isn’t Just for Porn
5. iPhones Aren’t Addictive, They’re Just Useful
6. 1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones: $149.99
7. macOS: How to Change Your Mac AirDrop Settings
8. Here’s How to Check and Troubleshoot the Wattage on Your MacBook’s Charger
9. Spike Jonze Just Directed a Short HomePod Film Starring FKA Twigs
10. Get Ready for an International Women’s Day Activity Challenge March 8
11. Panic’s Download Problem and How Comcast Fixed it – TMO Daily Observations 2018-03-06
12. Here’s How Panic Solved a Download Problem and Showed Why Net Neutrality is So Important
13. TMO Background Mode Interview with Take Control Books Publisher Joe Kissell
14. Why Must Qi’s Light Shine So Brightly? – Mac Geek Gab 699
----------
Join our Mac Geek Gab Facebook Group to get your questions answered and chat with other listeners!
<https://www.macgeekgab.com/facebook>
----------
1. PSA: MOVIEPASS APP TRACKS WHERE YOU DRIVE BEFORE AND AFTER MOVIES
MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe is super proud of how his company’s app is collecting data about you.
<https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/editorial/psa-moviepass-app-tracks-where-you-drive/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
2. WATCHING VIDEO ON IPHONE: YOU’RE HOLDING IT WRONG
David Pogue has made an interesting observation about how millennials are watching videos on their smartphones.
<https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/editorial/video-on-iphone-holding-it-wrong/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
3. BLUE MICROPHONES LAUNCHES COMPASS, A BOOM ARM BIG ENOUGH EVEN FOR A YETI
Blue Microphones announced Compass, a microphone boom arm that’s big enough that it can even support a Yeti, as shown in the pic. Made from extruded aluminum, Compass features a desk clamp for mounting, and the arms have both internal springs and built-in cable management. With the right mount or shockmount, Compass supports mics that weigh up to 2.4 pounds, including the above-mentioned Yeti, as well as Blue’s Blackout Spark SL. It will, of course, support other mics, including podcasting favs Heil PR 30 and PR 40, as well as the Rode Podcaster, all three of which weigh less than 2.4 pounds. Blue’s Compass boom arm is priced at $99.99, and it’s available now. There’s also a Yeticaster Bundle, which includes Blue’s Yeti, the new Radius III shockmount for Yeti, and Compass, for $199.99.
<https://www.macobserver.com/cool-stuff-found/blue-microphones-launches-compass-boom-arm/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
4. PRIVATE BROWSING MODE ISN’T JUST FOR PORN
Not sure why you might need to use private browsing mode in Safari, Firefox, or Chrome on your Mac? Here’s how to enable the feature, and some ideas on how it can help online.
<https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/private-browsing-mode/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
5. IPHONES AREN’T ADDICTIVE, THEY’RE JUST USEFUL
A new meme of complaining to mommy Apple that your iPhone is too addictive is gaining momentum amongst a growing bastion of meek minds hiding their own many failings behind their favorite veil of victimhood.
<https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/devils-advocate/iphones-arent-addictive-just-useful/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
6. 1MORE QUAD DRIVER IN-EAR HEADPHONES: $149.99
We have a deal on a pair of 1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones. They’re THX Certified, and were tuned by Grammy-winning sound engineer Luca Bignardi. As the name suggests, they also have four drivers in each ear. They’re $149.99 through us.
<https://www.macobserver.com/link/1more-quad-driver-in-ear-headphones/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
7. MACOS: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MAC AIRDROP SETTINGS
Finding AirDrop on the Mac is easy. The default Finder setting has it appear in the sidebar to the left.
<https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/mac-airdrop/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
8. HERE’S HOW TO CHECK AND TROUBLESHOOT THE WATTAGE ON YOUR MACBOOK’S CHARGER
Curious to see if your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro charger is outputting the wattage you expect? Here’s how to check it out and troubleshoot any problems you may find.
<https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/troubleshoot-macbook-charger/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
9. SPIKE JONZE JUST DIRECTED A SHORT HOMEPOD FILM STARRING FKA TWIGS
The result is a stunning piece that’s charming, surreal, emotional, playful, theatrical and utterly compelling.
<https://www.macobserver.com/news/short-homepod-film/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
10. GET READY FOR AN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ACTIVITY CHALLENGE MARCH 8
The first observance of International Women’s Day was held on February 28, 1909.
<https://www.macobserver.com/news/international-womens-day/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
11. PANIC’S DOWNLOAD PROBLEM AND HOW COMCAST FIXED IT – TMO DAILY OBSERVATIONS 2018-03-06
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about the relationship between Comcast and Cogent, Panic’s download problem linking the two together, and Net Neutrality.
<https://www.macobserver.com/podcasts/panic-comcast-tmo-daily-observations-2018-03-06/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
12. HERE’S HOW PANIC SOLVED A DOWNLOAD PROBLEM AND SHOWED WHY NET NEUTRALITY IS SO IMPORTANT
Panic, the company behind Transmit, Coda, and Firewatch, had a mystery on its hands: why were its app downloads so slow for a lot of users? They dug into it and found the problem was specific to Comcast customers—and they got Comcast to fix it. The story is a great example of how interdependent internet service providers and the companies providing the bandwidth pipes are. It’s also a perfect example of what an internet without Net Neutrality is like. Panic’s video explaining what happened is worth watching, and you can learn more about what happened on the company’s blog.
<https://www.macobserver.com/cool-stuff-found/panic-net-neutrality/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
13. TMO BACKGROUND MODE INTERVIEW WITH TAKE CONTROL BOOKS PUBLISHER JOE KISSELL
Joe Kissell is a writer and author with over 60 technical books to his credit. He’s a contributing editor with Tidbits, and recently became the owner and publisher of the Take Control series of eBooks. Early in his career, Joe had a strong interest in language and holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics. Along the way, however, he also got very technical with computers, and that landed him a job as a product manager with Nisus. Subsequently, Joe was a software developer for Kensington. In 2017, he accepted an offer from Adam Engst to acquire Take Control Books. Joe and his wife run that business—currently using a brand new iMac Pro. When not editing, Joe pursues T’ai Chi, cooking, walking and travel. Joe tells his career story, chock full of technical serendipity, with awesome charm.
<https://www.macobserver.com/podcasts/background-mode-joe-kissell/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
14. WHY MUST QI’S LIGHT SHINE SO BRIGHTLY? – MAC GEEK GAB 699
Is your Qi charger keeping you up at night? Don’t worry, there’s a solution that doesn’t (necessarily) involve black electrical tape! Also in this episode, your two favorite geeks help you troubleshoot your problems, including diagosing a strange Safari launch trigger, renaming your Home Sharing store, managing multiple email addresses with Gmail, securely deleting files with High Sierra, and much more. Quick Tips abound in this episode, too, folks. Listen carefully and you shall learn!
<https://www.macobserver.com/podcasts/qi-bright-light-macgeekgab-699/?utm_source=tmo-express&utm_medium=email>
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