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This week on Unwind, John realizes that too much Wi-Fi is never enough, Federico wonders what he's going to do with a Linux PC, and John recommends Apple TV's Lucky.

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Links and Show Notes Networking Projects * John's existing setup + TP-Link Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 BE22000 Whole Home Mesh System + Added 2 TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 Tri-Band WiFi 7 BE10000 routers * Federico's Beelink SER9 Pro mini PC * More of our networking and other gear is on MacStories Setups

Picks * John's Pick: + Lucky on Apple TV

Unwind Deal * Meet the Parents Triple Feature starring Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro is on sale for $17.99 in the TV app.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, app launchers, universal truths about ISPs, and an epic movie.

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment * TinyStart * Rocket * Raycast * Alfred * LaunchBar

Picks * John's Pick: + The Odyssey

Unwind Deal * Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection - All 9 movies for $69.99

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This week on a special Saturday edition of MacStories Unwind, Federico and John talk live music, blockbuster movies, and their ongoing experiments with Markdown text editors.

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Links and Show Notes Live Music * Bruno Mars tour dates * My Chemical Romance tour dates * Phoebe Bridgers tour dates

A Summer Blockbuster * The Odyssey

Text Editor Experiments * Bear * Lettera * Ulysses * MWeb

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John heads to the mountains, while Federico cooks on a beach, the origin of "the boonies," and narrow mountain roads, plus a TV and movie pick.

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Links and Show Notes Out in the Boonies * Boone, NC + The Boonies (or Boondocks) * Gaeta, Italy

Picks * Federico's Pick + The Bear on Hulu * John's Pick + Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John are burning up Claude Fable 5 tokens as fast as they can, while Federico finds the time to try a brand new Switch 2 game.

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Links and Show Notes Fable 5 * Anthropic's Fable 5 is only available on Claude subscription plans for one week, so Federico and John are making the most of the time by tuning up ongoing projects. + Statement on the US government directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 + Trump Administration Allows Anthropic to Release Mythos to Select US Organizations + Redeploying Claude Fable 5

Picks * Federico's Pick: + Rhythm Heaven Groove for Switch.

Unwind Deal * Sherlock from the BBC is just $24.99 in the TV app

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share their Amazon Prime Day finds before Federico recommends a pair of videogames for the weekend.

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Links and Show Notes Amazon Prime Finds * John + Anker Portable Power Station SOLIX C300 - to power my fiber router and Wi-Fi in power outages + XTEINK X3 eBook Reader (Developer Edition) + Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Controller * Federico + Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 + Aqara M3 Smart Home Hub + UGREEN USB-C to USB-C 240W Fast Charging Cable with Digital Display

Picks * Federico's Picks: + 007 First Light (Steam, PS5, Xbox) + Starfox Remake

Unwind Deal * A Decade of Action: The 2010s 10-Film is $14.99 in the TV app

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico learns about Philadelphia and college mascots before making a sitcom plea. Meanwhile, John's been listening to Olivia Rodrigo's new album and buying concert tickets.

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Links and Show Notes Philadelphia * The Best Cheese Steaks in Philly

Picks * Federico's Pick:

+ Federico needs your help with sitcom and romcom picks.

• John's Pick:

  • you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Phoebe Bridgers Tour Dates in the U.S. and Europe
  • Apple: The First 50 Years (Audiobook version)
  • Widow's Bay on Apple TV

Unwind Deal * Coming of Age 4-Movie Comedy Bundle for $14.99 in the TV app + Garden State + Juno + Napoleon Dynamite + (500) Days of Summer

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John talk about what makes WWDC special, share some memorable moments from past years, and think about how to spend their in-flight downtime.

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Links and Show Notes Returning to WWDC * A look at how the conference has changed, how we spend our days there, and how we plan to spend our long trips to California. * Mentioned + Widow's Bay + Your Friends and Neighbors + Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth + 007 First Light + Gaming - RG Rotate - Legion Go 2 - Switch 2

Unwind Deal * Ferris Bueller's Day Off: The classic 80s comedy about a trio of friends ditching high school is just $4.99 in the TV app.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share their WWDC gear guides, John recommends a quirky indie movie, and Federico continues to tear his way through a trio of great TV comedies

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Links and Show Notes WWDC 2026 Travel Gear * AirPods Pro * AirPods Max * Beats Studio Pro * iPad Pro * MacBook Pro * AYN Thor * Nintendo Switch 2

Federico's Games * The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom * Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Picks * John: + Dust Bunny * Federico: + Running Point + Hacks + Your Friends and Neighbors + For All Mankind

Unwind Deal * 🤫👂🎬 A Quiet Place Part II is just $7.99 in the TV app.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John take listeners on a behind-the-scenes tour of how they plan to tackle WWDC and the summertime research and writing season as they look forward to their fall OS reviews.

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Links and Show Notes A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Research and Writing Setups for WWDC and Beyond * Research and Writing Tools

+ Obsidian
+ Obsidian Web Clipper
+ Obsidian Sync
+ Notion
+ Cogito

• AI Coding Agents

  • Claude Code
  • Claude Cowork
  • OpenAI Codex

  • AI and Research Technology

  • OpenAI Embeddings API

  • Google Gemini
  • Apple Intelligence

Unwind Deal * 🤝😄🏡 Friendship is just $7.99 in the TV app. + Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star in this hilariously awkward comedy about the desperate pursuit of adult friendship.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, an Italian movie dubbing controversy, the role of tech in the first-ever sub-two hour marathon, John's high-tech running shoes, and a jangle-pop EP for your listening pleasure.

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Links and Show Notes * The Italian Dubbing of The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy * Cheerwine Festival * Is It the Shoes? + Nike Commercial * Avelo running shoes

Picks * John's Pick: + Every Good Story by Triples

Unwind Deal * Parks and Recreation is down to $29.99 in the TV app

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico wins the wild kingdom award, John is defending against vultures and has a creepy new show to recommend, and Federico closes with a TV check-in.

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Links and Show Notes It's Springtime and the Animals Are Back * North Carolina wildlife update + The woodchuck (groundhog) is a relatively recent addition to North Carolina and is considered a squirrel. + Dealing with black vultures - John took the right approach + Apparently there are two approaches to dealing with coyotes in North Carolina - Scare them away - Bare-handed combat * Peacocks invade Punta Marina in Revenna + video + Facciamo chiarezza sulla 'famosa' invasione dei pavoni a Punta Marina (ma è davvero un'invasione?)

Picks * John's Pick: - Widows Bay * Federico's Pick: + Margo's Got Money Troubles + Hacks + For All Mankind - Star City

Unwind Deal * Send Help is $9.99 in the TV app. When two business colleagues (Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien) become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to stay alive. But they're not in the office anymore, and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John get ready for the summer with a conversation about vacation bridging, bringing your dog to the beach, and cooling off in the mountains. Then John shares a blockbuster movie recommendation and a movie bundle deal.

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment * Holiday bridging * Liberation Day — Festa della Liberazione (Italy) * International Workers' Day — May 1 * Dog Friendly Beaches in Italy * Wilmington and Beaches * One Tree Hill

John's Pick: * Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Unwind Deal * Godzilla x Kong: 5 Film Bundle for $19.99 in the TV app

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John schools Federico on the differences between Eastern and Western North Carolina BBQ before they both share several TV show and album picks for the weekend.

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Links and Show Notes BBQ School * Eastern versus Western, NC BBQ * Lexington BBQ in Lexington, NC

Picks * John's Pick:

+ Margo's Got Money Troubles
    - Nick Offerman at the show's premiere
+ Joy Next Door by The Maine

• Federico's Pick:

  • The Pitt, Season 1
  • Hacks, Season 5
  • Lose Your Self by Enter Shikari

Unwind Deal * A movie ahead of its time, Idiocracy is on sale in the TV app for $9.99

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This week on MacStories Unwind, pets, pints, Hue smart plugs, and a heist TV show.

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged * Old English Sheepdog * West Highland White Terrier * Primal Brewing

Picks * John's Pick:

+ Hue Smart Plugs

• Federico's Pick:

  • Your Friends and Neighbors, Season 2 on Apple TV

Unwind Deal * No Country for Old Men is just $4.99 in the TV app right now.

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This week on Unwind, Federico has a sneak peak at a big update to his Apple Frames shortcut and they both share a couple of favorite Apple TV shows.

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Links and Show Notes Apple Frames 4 * stay tuned to MacStories next week for the Apple Frames 4 shortcut and CLI

Picks * Federico's Pick:

+ Shrinking

• John's Pick:

  • Drops of God on Apple TV

Unwind Deal * In Anora, a rom-com in which a Brooklyn woman's whirlwind marriage to an oligarch's son unravels + $4.99 in the TV app (affiliate link)

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This week on MacStories Unwind, space exploration, workflow shakeups, a buddy movie, and more.

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Links and Show Notes Artemis II * NASA Artemis II Mission

Workflows and Tools * Claude * FFmpeg * Todoist * Obsidian * Notion * Drafts * Shortcuts * Things * iA Writer

Picks * Federico + For All Mankind (Apple TV) * John + Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Unwind Deal * The Naked Gun Trilogy for $14.99 in the TV app

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share the highlights of their recent MacStories Setups update. Plus, John has an offbeat movie pick and Federico is revisiting a game that's an old favorite.

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Links and Show Notes MacStories Setups Update * MacStories Setups: Refining and Simplifying * Our Setups

Picks * Federico's Pick:

+ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

• John's Pick:

  • Anna and the Apocalypse

Unwind Deal * The Nice Guys. + A funny private investigator buddy movie starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe is $9.99 in the TV app.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John argues that it's time to bring Xcode to the iPad and iPhone before he and Federico share a hardware and TV pick for the weekend. Plus, a quirky movie pick for your weekend unwind.

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Links and Show Notes Xcode on Mobile * First Look: Hands-On with Claude Code's New Telegram and Discord Integrations

Picks * Federico's Pick:

+ MCON by OhSnap
    - Currently $50 off

• John's Pick:

  • The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on NBC/Peacock
  • Trailer
  • Also available as a Season Pass on Apple TV

Unwind Deal * Dust Bunny: $9.99 on Apple TV

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico shares his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Neo, John whips up an iPhone app when Shortcuts fails, and they both have media picks and an Unwind deal to start the weekend off right.

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Links and Show Notes Federico's First Days with the MacBook Neo * MacBook Neo Review Roundup

John Wonders About Shortcuts in an AI Coded World * Tools mentioned + Defuddle + Superpowers 5 + Kokoro TTS: Advanced AI Text-to-Speech + A look at John's listen later podcast feed app

Picks * Federico's Pick:

+ Resident Evil Requiem

• John's Pick:

  • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2 on Apple TV

Unwind Deal * Tom Hanks 4-Movie Collection for $9.99 + Forrest Gump + Catch Me If You Can + The Terminal + Road to Perdition

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John explains the web app he built for covering Apple announcements, plus Emily winds up in Rome while John tends to his Pokémon.

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Links and Show Notes

• A Look at John's Apple Event Press Release Tool

Picks

• Federico's Pick:

• Emily in Paris, Season 5

• John's Pick:

• Pokémon Pokopia

Unwind Deal

• The Godfather Trilogy is just $19.99 in the TV app.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John and Federico debate physical versus digital media and the Italian art of dubbing movies.

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Links and Show Notes

• Digital Versus Physical Media
• Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are now available
• Pokémon FireRed

• Pokémon LeafGreen

• Italian Dubbing of Hollywood Movies

• It's better in Italian. An American perspective on the Italian industry of dubbing

• The Rise of the Italian Dubbing Industry

• Emily in Paris, Season 2

Unwind Deal

• Dr. Strangelove, Stanley Kubrick's darkly hilarious classic about nuclear madness is a must for any classic comedy collection.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John has an F1 racing theory about the Vision Pro and shares a vampire movie, while Federico has been binging a popular Netflix series.

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Unplugged Segment

• The Apple Vision Pro is getting foveated streaming
• One More Spitball Idea for Apple's March 4 Media Event 'Experience': Immersive F1 on Vision Pro?

Picks

• Federico's Pick:

• Emily in Paris on Netflix

• John's Pick:

• Sinners
• "Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. "You keep dancing with the devil, one day he's gonna follow you home.""

Unwind Deal

• Tron Ares is just $7.99 in the TV app, which is a new low price.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Super Bowl traditions, Federico's very hungry plumber, some High Potential follow-up, and the latest season of Shrinking.

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Links and Show Notes

• Super Bowl LX
• High Potential

• 'High Potential' Season 2 Ratings Hit Their Highest Level So Far

• Shrinking on Apple TV

Unwind Deal

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is just $4.99 in the TV app.

Marvel's epic martial arts adventure introducing a new hero is a steal.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John survived a bomb cyclone, Federico explains the fine art of parking in Rome, and John rounds out the episode with a reality TV show from Korea along with an Unwind deal you'll find in the show notes.

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Links and Show Notes

• Bomb Cyclones
• A Roman Parking Wars

• Parcheggiatore abusivo

• John's Pick:

• Culinary Class Wars on Netflix

Unwind Deal

🏎️ The Fast and the Furious: 10 Movie Bundle is just $49.99 in the TV app.

Get the complete 10 movie collection for high octane action and street racing thrills.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John escaped the big freeze, the Club came home to MacStories, plus TV picks, and Brendon Bigley dropped in to say "hi" and share a pick.

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Links and Show Notes

Club MacStories is Now on MacStories.net

• Welcome to the New, Unified MacStories and Club MacStories
• The New Club MacStories: Re-Subscribing to Your RSS Feeds and What's Coming Next

Picks

• Federico's Pick:

• High Potential

• John's Pick:

• Hijack on Apple TV

• Brendon Bigley's Impromptu Pick

• Culinary Class Wars on Netflix

Unwind Deal

🌊 The Lighthouse is just $4.99 in the TV app.

Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star in this acclaimed psychological horror from the director of The Witch.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John shrugs off a once-in-a-decade winter storm and watches a great movie, while Federico has a returning comedy series to share.

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Snowmageddon

• Ice threat continues to grow as weekend winter storm nears Carolinas
• When was the last time Charlotte had a significant ice storm?

Picks

• Federico's Pick:
• A Man on the Inside on Netflix

• A Man on the Inside Season 2 Cast. Plot, Release Date: Meet the Stars Joining Ted Danson, First Look Photos

• John's Pick:

• Licorice Pizza

Unwind Deal

• 🍄 The Super Mario Bros. Movie is just $9.99 in the TV app.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico unpacks Clawdbot, a Claude-based personal assistant and recommends an Apple TV move, while John revisits an old favorite on the Nintendo Switch.

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Unplugged Segment

• Clawdbot
• ClawdHub
• Peter Steinberger on Bluesky

Picks

• Federico's Pick:

• Family Plan 2 on Apple TV

• John's Pick:

• Animal Crossing New Horizons

Unwind Deal

• Licorice Pizza: Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed coming-of-age tale follows Alana Kane and Gary Valentine as they navigate love and life in 1973 San Fernando Valley. This Academy Award nominated film features breakout performances and Anderson's signature nostalgic storytelling style.

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This week, Federico and John share how they unwound during their holiday break, John has a report on CES 2026, Federico recommends Avatar Fire and Ash, and John does a Parks and Rec rewatch and has a superhero movie deal for listeners.

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CES Weirdness

• My Favorite Gear From CES 2026 – and Some Weird and Wonderful Gadgets, Too

Picks

• Federico's Pick:
• Avatar: Fire and Ash

• Add to your Apple TV Watch List

• John's Pick:

• Parks and Recreation: The Complete Series

Unwind Deal

• Thunderbolts: The New Avengers
• One of John's 2025 best movies of the year picks

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This week, Federico and John close out the year by sharing their favorite music of 2025.

The Best Albums of 2025

• Federico's Picks
• Forgiving Spree by Slowly Slowly
• Idols by Youngblud
• NSFW by The Paradox
• Better Days by Yellowcard
• Qualifying Miles by We Are Scientists

• Album of the Year: Pruning of the Limbs by Moving Mountains

• John's Picks

• (my world is an) oyster by Chloe Moriando
• Modern Romance by Chloe Qisha
• Ego Death at the Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams
• Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron
• Tunnel Vision by Beach Bunny
• Album of the Year: Living While Dying by fanclubwallet

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This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2025.

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2025's Best Videogames

• Federico's Backlog:
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Hades II
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Despelote
• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

• FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles

• John's Backlog:

• Metroid Prime 4
• Hades II
• Dispatch
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

• Unbeatable

• Federico's Top Games:

• Mario Kart World
• Megabonk
• Ball x Pit
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

• Donkey Kong Bananza

• Federico's No. 1 Game:

• Metroid Prime 4

• John's Top Games:

• Ball x Pit
• Mario Kart World
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

• Sektori

• John's No. 1 Game:

• Donkey Kong Bananza

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This week, Federico and John share their favorite TV shows and movies of 2025.

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2025's Best Movies and TV Shows

• John's Movie Pick:
• Fantastic Four: First Steps
• Thunderbolts

• Alien Romulus

• Federico's Picks:

• Pre–2025 Shows:
• Friends

• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

• 2025 Releases:

• Running Point
• Nobody Wants This
• Severance on Apple TV

• Hacks

• John's TV Picks:

• Task
• Slow Horses on Apple TV
• Say Nothing
• The book
• The audiobook

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This week, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Federico is curious about American TV and has a TV pick, while John follows up on a couple of TV shows and other media he's looking forward to in the coming weeks.

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U.S. TV Affiliate System

• Wikipedia

Picks

• Federico's Pick:
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
• John's Follow Up Picks and Upcoming Media Plans:
• The Last Frontier and Loot - both on Apple TV
• Stranger Things
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine rewatch
• Metroid Prime 4

Unwind Deal

• Star Trek: The Next Generation Boxed Set

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This week, Federico and John explore tech nostalgia and the importance of tech history before picking a new TV series and music artist.

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Tech Nostalgia Versus Tech History

• NPC: Next Portable Console, GameCube To Go

Picks

• John's Pick:

• Down Cemetery Road on Apple TV

• Federico's Pick:

• American Motor Sports (420 CC Edition) by Bilmuri

Unwind Deal

• John's Favorite Christmas Movies (It's early, I know, but there are some great deals right now.)
• Classics
• White Christmas

• It's A Wonderful Life

• Comedy

• Christmas Vacation

• A Christmas Story

• Wait, That's a Christmas Movie:

• Die Hard

• Trading Places

• So Bad It's Good

• Hot Frosty on Netflix
• 8-Bit Christmas

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This week, John shares how he plans weekend activities with Instagram and Apple Maps, Federico tests dictation apps, and both share their first impressions of the new Apple TV show Pluribus.

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John's Weekend Excursion Workflow

• Instagram + Apple Maps Guides and the beta Places You've Been feature

Federico's Dictation App Experiments

• Drafts
• Wispr Flow
• Raycast for iOS

Joint Pick

• Pluribus on Apple TV

Unwind Deal

• Dunkirk is just $7.99 in the TV app

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This week, Ticci Ticci jump scare videos, a seafood feast and Federico's latest fixation: X Factor Italy 2025. Plus, the return of a favorite Netflix rom-com series and an Apple TV comedy, and, of course, a special show-notes-only Unwind deal.

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• X-Factor Italy
• Piercesare Fagioli | 'Die with a smile' | Esibizione Bootcamp | X Factor 2025
• Piercesare Fagioli canta "Chandelier" di SIA | X Factor 2025 Audizioni 1

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Picks

• Federico's Pick:

• Nobody Wants This, Season 2 on Netflix

• John's Pick:

• Loot, Season 3 on Apple TV

Unwind Deals

With Vince Gilligan's Pluribus debuting on Apple TV this week, Apple has great deals on two of his other shows:

• Breaking Bad: The Complete Season is just $29.99 in the TV app
• Better Call Saul is on sale for $29.99 in the TV app, too.

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This week, John explains why Notion is finally working for him, after which he and Federico share new Apple TV series and videogame picks. Plus, two Unwind deal picks.

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Picks

• Federico's Pick:
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A
• Available from:
• Nintendo

• Amazon

• John's Pick:

• The Last Frontier on Apple TV

Unwind Deal

• The Big Lebowski is just $4.99.

• 🎳🥛🕶️ A laid-back slacker gets dragged into a chaotic kidnapping caper after a case of mistaken identity.

• The Northman is $9.99 in the TV app.

• ⚔️🩸🌋 A Viking prince pursues a savage blood oath through myth and fire.

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Notion Daily Notes

• Notion

AI Browsers

• OpenAI Atlas
• Perplexity Comet
• Dia
• Deta Surf
• Microsoft Edge
• Strawberry
• Also mentioned
• Helium
• Vivaldi

Picks

• No picks this week. We'll have a couple for everyone next week.

Unwind Deal

• Blair Witch Project is $4.99 in the TV app
• 20 Days Later is $7.99 in the TV app

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This week, weekend outings and the chores we wish robots could do for us, plus Federico shares an anti-pick, and John is hooked on a gritty crime drama.

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Unplugged Segment

• Greenville, South Carolina Fall Festival
• Narwhal Freo X10 Pro robot mop and vaccuum

Picks

• Federico's Anti-Pick:

• The Residence on Netflix

• John's Pick:

• Task on HBO Max

Unwind Deal

• Looper, a time-jumping mob movie, is just $4.99 in the TV app

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This week, John stumbles upon a restaurant with a thing for the Italian navy, Federico explores the Final Fantasy Tactics remake, and John has a movie pick.

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Unplugged Segment

John visits Florence, which is decorated with the

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
• John’s Pick:
• The Lost Bus on Apple TV+

Unwind Deal

In honor of the release of Tron Ares…

• Tron
• Tron Legacy

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This week, Federico tries to recover from a rough week, John brings some Southern cooking to the show, Federico has a long backlog of videogames to attend to, and John has an Apple TV+ show and an album to share.

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Unplugged

• Southern Cooking
• Pecan Pie
• Pimento Cheese Dip
• Fried Okra

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

• Triple Click Tactics episode

• Hades II

• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A
• Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart
• Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
• Despelote

• Mika and the Witch’s Mountain

• John’s Pick:

• Slow Horses, Season 5 on Apple TV+
• Michigander by Michigander

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This week, John visits Mike the shipping guy, Federico’s philosophy on hardware takes a turn, John declares Apple Watch charging in the shower a myth, and we share videogame and TV picks, plus a deal.

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Unplugged

• Big Mike’s Shipping Shoppe
• Charging the Apple Watch While Showering

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Portal RTX
• Portal with RTX Update Adds NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 With Ray Reconstruction, RTX IO & New Content

• RTX Remix

• John’s Pick:

• Alien Earth on Hulu

Unwind Deal

• Snowpiercer TV Series, Complete Boxed Set in TV app for $11.99 for 4 seasons/40 episodes.

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This week Federico and John reflect on the toll of the review process and the annual recovery process before Federico follows up on a TV series and John recommends a pair of albums. Plus, we have a great Marvel movie bundle deal for listeners.

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The Aftermath of Review Season

• iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review
• macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStories Review
• CarPlay in iOS 26: The MacStories Review
• visionOS 26: The MacStories Review
• watchOS 26: The MacStories Review

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• Hacks, Seasons 1–4 on HBO Max

• John’s Picks:

• Tunnel Vision by Beach Bunny
• I Quit by HAIM

Unwind Deal

🔨 Thor – 3-Movie Bundle for $19.99

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This week, John explains the art of the Southern storytelling with an example, reminding Federico to touch grass before sharing a classic movie deal and previewing some of the perks coming next week with his iOS and iPadOS 26 review.

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Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me

• Skunks

Unwind Deal

• The Prestige for $4.99 in Apple’s TV app.

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This week, the weather has begun to change, coyotes are on the loose, and John shares his running tech. Plus Federico has a TV comedy for listeners, and John has a superhero movie pick.

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John’s Running Kit

• Apple Watch Ultra 1
• Beats Fit Pro

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Hacks
• Stream on HBO Max

• Buy

• John’s Pick:

• Thunderbolts
• Stream on Disney+
• Buy

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This week, John and Federico return from break to chat about how they spent their time off, the new MacStories Deals social accounts, two sports-related comedies, and a great deal on a favorite TV series.

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Summer Break and MacStories Deals

• MacStories Deals returns after seven years
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Picks

• John’s Pick:

• Stick on Apple TV+

• Federico’s Pick:

• Running Point on Netflix

Unwind Deal

Futurama, Seasons 1–10 for $24.99

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This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed to recap the watchOS 26 public beta, and share a trio of comedies old an new, along with Brendon Bigley’s new project and a classic monster movie deal.

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A watchOS 26 Preview

• watchOS 26 The MacStories Public Beta Preview

Picks

• Jonathan’s Picks:
• The Naked Gun (original movie) and the new version starring Liam Neeson
• King of the Hill on Hulu/Disney+

• Platonic on Apple TV+

• John’s Pick:

• Wavelengths
• Announcement Post: Wavelengths 2.0 A Podcast and a Patreon

Unwind Deal

• Godzilla Minus One Minus Color (49.99 down from $14.99)

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This week, Federico recounts his trip to London to see Oasis play Wembley Stadium, and John recommends the new Fantastic Four movie plus a great deal on a classic comedy.

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Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• Oasis Live at Wembley Stadium

• John’s Pick:

• Fantastic Four: First Steps

Unwind Deal

Warm up for Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix with the original:

Happy Gilmore, released in 1996, is available in the TV app for just $7.99

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This week, John struggles to update an old Apple TV and two HomePod minis, Federico sets up OTA TV, and they both go bananas over Donkey Kong Bananza.

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• John struggles to update an Apple TV and HomePod minis
• Federico installs an HDHomeRun for OTA TV

Picks

• John and Federico’s Joint Pick:
• Donkey Kong Bananza

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This week, Federico’s return to Apple system apps has ended and new workflow experiments have begun. Plus, John shares a dark comedy, and Federico has an anti-pick.

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Federico’s Evolving Workflow: MCP and More

• Mentioned:
• HyperContext
• Longplay
• Longplay for Mac Launches with Powerful AI and Shortcuts Integration
• Longplay comes to the Mac

Picks

• John’s Pick:

• Friendship

• Federico’s Anti-Pick:

• The Bear, Season 4

Unwind Deal

• Note: Sadly since recording, Zombieland has returned to $14.99 but is still available as a $3.99 rental.

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This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to their work and play tech gear setups.

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Our Gear Setups

• Federico’s Pick:
• ASUS ROG PG27UCDM monitor with built-in KVM
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Mac Studio
• Coiled USB-C to USB-C Cable

• Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller

• Viture Pro XR glasses

• Viture Mobile dock

• John’s Pick:

• Arylic LP10 AirPlay 2 Wireless Music Streamer
• GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router
• tomtoc Sling Bag Crossbody Backpack
• MOFT Invisible Laptop Stand

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This week, automation crimes, HomeKit Gardens, tattoo crime shows, and videogames. It’s a packed episode, just in time for the long holiday weekend in the U.S.

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Automation and HomeKit Crimes

• HomeKit-Compatible Kasa Smart Plugs
• HDHomeRun
• Love Island (USA and Italy)
• ‘Montoya, por favor!’ the viral Spanish clip that could change reality TV for ever Television The Guardian
• ‘Montoya Por Favor!’

Picks

• John’s Pick:

• Blindspot on Netflix

• Federico’s Picks:

• Mario Kart World
• Fast Fusion
• Fantasy Life i

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This week, Federico and John dig into MacStories’ big infrastructure update, John tours Wilmington, NC TV locations, and they both have TV, movie, and music picks, plus two movie deals.

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Unplugged Segment

• MacStories gets an under-the-hood makeover
• Wilmington, NC TV
• Dawson’s Creek
• One Tree Hill
• The Waterfront on Netflix

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Idols by Yungblud

• And Just Like That, Season 3 on HBO

• John’s Pick:

• Mountainhead on HBO

Unwind Deal

• Independence Day and Independence Day Resurgence 2-Pack $7.99 instead of $24.99
• Furiosa Black and Chrome Edition - $4.99 usually $20

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This week, John installs macOS Tahoe, he and Federico each recommend a recent crime drama, and we have a Daredevil Unwind deal.

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• macOS Tahoe
• macOS Tahoe Press Release

• macOS Tahoe: The MacStories Overview

• Apple’s upcoming transcription API

• Hands-On How Apple’s New Speech APIs Outpace Whisper for Lightning-Fast Transcription - MacStories
• Yap

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV+

• John’s Pick:

• Department Q on Netflix

Unwind Deal

Daredevil, Seasons 1–3 – lowest price ever on Apple TV for $34.99

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This week, John quits Dropbox, Federico wraps up Friends, and John recommends a pair of movies and a Quentin Tarantino movie deal.

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John Quits Dropbox for Google Drive

Picks

• Federico’s Picks:
• Friends
• Streaming on Max

• Box Set on Apple TV

• Friends: The Reunion

• John’s Double Feature Pick:

• The Order
• Fountain of Youth on Apple TV

Unwind Deal

• Kill Bill, Vol. 1

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This week Federico and John, share the news that they’ll be at WWDC together for the first time since 2023. Then, Federico recommends Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an RPG that has taken a lot of gamers by surprise, and John is into Duster, a new JJ Abrams TV show set in the 70s. All that, plus a Raiders of the Lost Ark deal.

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• Inoreader – Boost Productivity and Gain Insights with AI-Powered Intelligence Tools

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WWDC Here We Come!

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

• John’s Pick:

• Duster on HBO Max
• Trailer

Unwind Deal

• Indiana Jones 4-movie bundle, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
• $20 instead of $50, an all time low

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This week, Federico quizzes John about Airbnb’s media event and how it compares to an Apple event, and John shares a superhero TV show and TV deal.

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John Enters the Influencer Ring at the Airbnb Media Event

• Airbnb’s Redesigned App Combines Stays with Services and Unique Experiences
• Stay tuned for a special Airbnb interview on AppStories Monday, May 19th.

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Daredevil: Born Again

Unwind Deal

• Fargo, Seasons 1–3 for $19.99, which is a 50% discount

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This week, find out if we successfully podcasted our way to a new Pope. Learn just how poorly AI can spell Voorhees and Viticci. And, enjoy an audiobook pick, thoughts on Friends, and a Marvel movie bundle deal.

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Unplugged:

• As the conclave continues, two seagulls steal the show on the Sistine Chapel roof
• A Poll on AI Misspellings

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• The Wayward Pines Trilogy
• Book 1: Pines

• Audiobook and ebook on Apple Books

• TV show

• Federico’s Pick:

• Friends follow up

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This week, John and Federico compare wildlife notes, John is set up to work outdoors, Federico has an album to share, and John recommends a movie about ancient Rome.

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Unplugged Segment

• Groundhog, woodchuck – what’s the difference

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• From Zero (Deluxe Edition) by Linkin Park

• John’s Pick:

• Gladiator II on Amazon Prime Video
• Also on the iTunes Store
• Trailer

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This week, Federico gets silly with the Vision Pro, and John learns about crypto – typical Unwind stuff.

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Goodwill for Electronics

• The GRID

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• ResMed Kontor Head Strap

• Forwardvia

• John’s Pick:

• Number Go Up by Zeke Faux

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This week, Federico shares all the details about his new 4K OLED display, and John is obsessed with documentaries about the Barkley Marathons.

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Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

• John’s Pick:

• The Barkley Marathons
• The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
• The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons
• “Make Peace With Your God”

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This week, we consider whether the dire wolf has actually been “de-extincted” and recommend a show on Apple TV+ and an excellent four-movie bundle.

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• The Dire Wolf
• Dire wolf de-extinction Colossal Biosciences says it has resurrected an extinct animal for the first time
• Experts dispute Colossal claim dire wolf back from extinction

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Side Quest

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This week, the latest on the NVIDIA tech driving the Switch 2 and a new Donkey Kong game brings back podcast memories, plus Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and a super-slim Qi battery pack for your iPhone.

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Nintendo Switch 2 and NVIDIA

• Nintendo Switch 2 Leveled Up With NVIDIA AI-Powered DLSS and 4K Gaming NVIDIA Blog
• Nvidia confirms the Nintendo Switch 2 has DLSS and real-time ray tracing

Donkey Kong Bananza

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• Bonanza on Relay

Picks

• John’s Picks:
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

• PS5 version

• OnePlus Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000mAh

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This week, Federico and John each share a couple of drink discoveries and John has updated his video recording and gaming setups, before they share a TV show, documentary, and movie deal.

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• Dropping the Drinks

• Hop Splash Sparkling Hop Water

• Recording Video and Gaming: A Setup Update

• iPhone 16e
• Elgato Prompter
• JSAUX 16” FlipGo Pro Dual Portable Monitor
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• TP-Link Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 BE22000 Whole Home Mesh System
• Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• Severance

• John’s Pick:

• Breaking the Bird

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This week, Federico wonders whether John would have been a vibe coder if he started building an app today, and they share music picks along with a movie trilogy deal.

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A Vibe Coder Before the Term Was Coined

• Blink Effortless Affiliate Link Generation on iOS
• Blink 2.0 iPad Multitasking Support and Removing Small Frustrations
• A Comprehensive Guide to the iTunes Affiliate Program

Picks

• John’s Pick:

• Rome by The National

• Federico’s Pick:

• The End? by Your Broken Hero

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This week John is tricked by Daylight Savings, Federico and he reflect on how to avoid getting stuck in a creative echo chamber, share movie and music picks, along with a movie deal, and digress into the world of European cartoon theme songs before calling it a day.

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Avoiding the Creative Echo Chamber

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Live action remake of The Little Mermaid on Disney+
• Cast of the Italian version
• Mahmood performing as Sebastian in the Italian version of ‘Under the Sea’
• Interview with Mahmood who plays Sebastian in the Italian version of The Little Mermaid

• English Trailer

• John’s Pick:

• The Alchemist (Gold Edition) by Grace Enger

• Grace Enger is the alchemist, turning anything into gold

• Also:

• Holly e Benji
• Lupin the Third
• Compare the theme songs of Lupin in Italy to Oliver y Benji in Spain

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This week, Cajun cooking, behind-the-scenes of the launch of NPC XL, another great British spy drama, and a classic sci-fi deal.

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John Cooks Red Beans and Rice

• Recipe
• Crock Pot Slow Cookers

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• John’s Pick:
• Day of the Jackal on Peacock

Unwind Deals

• Alien Romulus ($19.99 -> $9.99)
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This week, Federico questions John’s character before discovering the joy of audiobooks, while John has been listening to more podcasts and has a question for listeners about which TV show he should watch next.

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Unplugged Segment

• Federico digs into John’s history as a sports fan.

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick
• Audiobook version
• Audiobook on Audible

• Apple Books

• Digital

• Kindle

• Apple Books

• Print

• John’s Pick:

• Channels with Peter Kafka
• Which should I watch:
• Day of the Jackal
• Apple Cider Vinegar

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This week on Unwind, Federico and John offer a peek behind what it’s like to wait for an Apple press release to drop, Federico critiques an Italian’s recommendations of what to buy at Costco and shares a videogame pick, and John has a new movie for listeners.

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• Apple Reveals New iPhone 16e with Face ID and 48MP Camera
• Costco recommendations from an Italian 👍👎?
• The Italian Products You Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy at Costco, According to an Italian

Picks

• John’s Pick:

• The Gorge on Apple TV+

• Federico’s Pick:

• Avowed
• Amazon
• Steam

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This week, John takes listeners back to the animal kingdom, before he and Federico share a couple of TV recommendations. Plus, John shows off a recent dream device acquisition.

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Unplugged

• Armadillos in the North Carolina mountains
• Armadillos are expanding in North Carolina. What to know
• How Armadillos Can Spread Leprosy

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• Severance, Season 2

• John’s Pick:

• Mythic Quest, Season 4

• John’s Surprise

• Transparent Sony PSP

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This week on Unwind, John makes a Kuzu discovery that may amuse Italian listeners, we explore bars and aperitivo, and we share a music and TV show pick, along with a great deal.

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Unplugged Segment

• Follow-Up:

• Kuzu vs. Kudzu

• Bars, Coffee Shops, and Bottle Shops

• Understanding Italian Coffee Culture
• Aperitivo A Beginner’s Guide to a Italian Tradition Tuscany Now & More
• Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe
• A decent definition of a bottle shop

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• Forgiving Spree by Slowly Slowly

• John’s Pick:

• Prime Target on Apple TV+
• Prime Target review – this stylish thriller is like Good Will Hunting meets The Bourne Identity

Unwind Deal

• Jack Ryan

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This week, Federico and John do some regional grocery shopping, Federico pursues pasta perfection, plus a documentary and podcast recommendation.

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Unplugged

• Shop the Pig: Grocery Store Names
• Regional Grocery Stores
• Piggly Wiggly
• Food Lion
• Harris Teeter

• Publix

• Perfect Handmade High Hydration Pizza e Mortazza Recipe

• NaturaSi
• Cacio e Pepe e Corn Starch – Pixel Envy

• The Perfect Cacio e Pepe Recipe, According to Science

• Kuzu

• Kuzu Root Starch

Picks

• John’s Pick:

• An Update on Our Family on Max

• Federico’s Pick:

• Into the Aether
• The ITA Patreon

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This week, a neighborhood explosion, oats, root vegetables, and coffee, plus a classic sitcom, a unique videogame, and an action-packed movie.

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MacStories Uncooked

• Coffee Overnight Oats
• Easy Overnight Oats

Picks

• Federico’s Picks:
• Friends
• Stream

• Buy

• 1000xRESIST

• John’s Pick:

• Alien Romulus on Hulu

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This week, John judges Southerners’ handling of snow, Federico is a game streaming convert, and John has a new favorite series about the Troubles in Ireland. Plus, we found a great deal on a favorite sitcom.

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Unplugged Segment

• The South and snow
• This video captures it well

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• GeForce NOW

• John’s Pick:

• Say Nothing
  • Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
• Trailer

• The book

• MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week

• How I Met Your Mother TV series bundle

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This week, John fills in Federico about pod people, creepy robots, light masks, AI BBQ, and other weird and wonderful sights from CES 2025.

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Weird CES

• Cute and Creepy Robots
• Mirumi
• Ropet

• Mirokaï

• Pod People

• Infrared saunas

• Full-body massage chairs

• Light Mask and Facial Recognition Mask

• Light Mask

• Facial Recognition Mask

• AI BBQ

• Holograms
• Example

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This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2024.

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• The NPC: Next Portable Console Videogame News list on Bluesky
• NPC on Bluesky

Picks

• Federico’s Picks:
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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• Dragon’s Dogma II

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• Astro Bot

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• Game of the Other Years:GOTOYs:

• Dragon Quest XI
• Also mentioned

• GameCube To Go episode of NPC

• Into the Aether

• John’s Picks:

• Balatro
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• Animal Well

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• Peglin

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• Dragon’s Dogma II

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• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

• Learn More

• Buy

• Astro Bot

• Learn More

• Buy

• GOTOY:

• The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

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This week, John shares a trio of his favorite movies of 2024 and he and Federico share several favorite TV shows from 2024.

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The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2024

• John’s Pick:
• Movies
• Furiosa
• Civil War

• Godzilla Minus One Minus Color

• TV Shows

• Loot, Apple TV+
• Fallout, Amazon Prime
• Slow Horses, Apple TV+
• Dan Da Dan, Netflix
• The Gentlemen, Netflix

• Lessons in Chemistry, Apple TV+

• Federico’s Pick:

• TV Shows
• Loot, Apple TV+
• For All Mankind, season 4
• Shrinking, season 2
• The Neighborhood on CBS
• That 90s Show on Netflix

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This week on MacStories Unwind, kick off the first of our annual ‘best of’ Unwind recaps with the best music releases of 2024.

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Songs from our picks and more:

• The MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist

Picks

• Federico’s Pick 2024 Music Picks:
• Album of the Year: All Hell by Los Campesinos
• Top 5:
• All Hell by Los Campesinos
• Forever by Charly Bliss
• POST HUMAN: NeX GEn by Bring Me The Horizon
• From Zero by Linkin Park

• Moon Music by Coldplay

• Honorable Mentions:

• Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
• BRAT by Charli XCX
• F–1 Trillion by Post Malone

• No Name by Jack White

• John’s Pick:

• Album of the Year: The Sweater Club by Jelani Aryeh
• Top 5:
• The Sweater Club by Jelani Aryeh
• Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
• BRAT by Charli XCX
• Forever by Charly Bliss

• No Shame No Fame by Kindsight

• Honorable Mentions:

• Neon Pill by Cage the Elephant
• Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations by The Vaccines
• F–1 Trillion by Post Malone

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This week, a Thanksgiving guessing game, neighborly pies, NotebookLM, the Infamous Cousin Dave’s emoji habits, and getting started with retro gaming.

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• A traditional Thanksgiving dinner guessing game
• Do neighbors really welcome you with baked goods?

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:

• NotebookLM featuring the Infamous Cousin Dave, who is bad at iMessage

• John’s Pick:

• Nintendo Switch Online

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This week, Netflix is making sexy holiday movies, Federico is warming himself with GaN chargers and batteries, and John checks out the latest Deadpool movie in the Vision Pro, shares a new Apple Music playlist, and has a movie deal for listeners.

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Unplugged

• In _Hot Frosty_ and _The Merry Gentlemen,_ Netflix Makes Nice by Getting Naughty

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• [ROG 140W USB-C GaN charger]((https://rog.asus.com/us/power-protection-gadgets/chargers-and-adapters/rog–140w-usb-c-gan-charger/)
• UGREEN 300W 48000mAh Power Bank with Smart Digital Display
• Also mentioned:
• Anker SOLIX C200 DC Power Bank Station (60,000mAh)

• Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Bank Station, Outdoor 288Wh (90,000mAh)

• John’s Pick:

• Deadpool & Wolverine in 3D on on Disney+

• Excellent with the Vision Pro

• ALT CTRL: Best of 2024 Apple Music Playlist

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• Deadpool 3-Movie Collection (currently $18 off)

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Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Tetris Forever
• Bonus Pick: Tetris, the movie

• Trailer the movie on Apple TV+

• Federico’s Pick:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

• MacStories Unwind Movie Bargain

• Top Gun Maverick - $4.99 to buy and $3.99 to rent

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This week, Federico attempts to make audio unboxings a trend, plus he recommends a TV show and videogame, while John encourages listeners to try a decade-old cartoon.

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An Audio Unboxing

• PlayStation 5 Pro

Picks

• Federico’s Picks:
• How to Die Alone on Hulu

• Dragon Age: The Veilguard

• John’s Pick:

• Over the Garden Wall
• Over the Garden Wall 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Short
• Additional Reading:
• Over the Garden Wall’s stop-motion anniversary short is the perfect balm Polygon
• Over the Garden Wall Perfectly capturing the loneliness of October Vox

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This week, the differences between U.S. and Italian Halloween, plus game, app, and TV recommendations. We also share a spooky season movie bundle deal.

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Unplugged

• Happy Halloween

• FAQs About Halloween In Italy

• National Park of Abruzzo

• Interested in Falconry?

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Pokémon TCG Pocket

• Nintendo Music

• Federico’s Picks:

• Metaphor Re:Fantazio

• Launch Trailer

• Only Murders in the Building, Season 4

• Trailer

• The Neighborhood

• Trailer

• Shrinking

• Trailer

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• Scream and Scream (remake) Bundle

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This week, Federico and John share how they use their iPad minis along with a couple of TV shows.

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How We’re Using Our iPad minis

• Apps Discussed
• Play
• GoodLinks
• Readwise Reader
• Lire

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• Dan Da Dan

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• Hijack

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This week, Federico suspects his new vacuum cleaner is the victim of corporate foul play, and John is denied a donut and apple cider slushie thanks to his reliance on technology.

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A Vacuum Dilemma

• Dyson Gen5detect cordless vacuum cleaner
• Dyson Gen5detect Accessories sold out
• John’s solution for Federico’s balcony

Paying in the Black

• Italy to allow larger cash payments despite central bank objections

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This week, John shares a spooky story, Federico and he both have TV show picks, and they update listeners on their progress in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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A Spooky Story

• Brightwurks Debuts ‘Here’s to the Crazy Ones’ Letterpress Poster for Charity [Update: Pulled]

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Slow Horses on Apple TV

• Trailer

• The Legend of Zelda: Echos of Wisdom Check In

• Federico’s Pick

• Nobody Wants This on Netflix
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This week, Federico gets some help tackling cable management and John does hard time at the DMV, but still had time for a gritty new crime drama.

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Federico Gets Help with Cable Management

• Federico’s new white microphone arm:
• TONOR Microphone Boom Arm

John Does Hard Time at the DMV

• As complaints mount over long waits, DMV head questioned by NC lawmakers

Pick

• John’s Pick:
• The Penguin on Max
• Trailer

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This week, an unexpected return to the wild kingdom, John’s iPhone 16 Pro Max first impressions, and movie and videogame picks.

Show Notes

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A Return to the Animal Kingdom

• Black vultures
• A wolf in Rome

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• The Fall Guy
• Trailer
• Rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV

• Stream on Peacock

• Federico’s Pick:

• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• On Amazon
• Launch Trailer

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This week, Federico and John unwind on air about how they’re doing post-review week, preview Federico’s Playstation Portal theory, and share family members’ reactions to iOS 18.

Links and Show Notes

• PlayStation Portal
• Astro Bot
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• The Tail Wagging the Dog

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This week, as we approach the release of Apple’s updated OSes, Federico and John check in on where their reviews stand and the one distraction they’ve both allowed themselves in the final stretch.

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An OS Review Vibe Check

• Coming Soon on MacStories

Picks

• Federico and John’s Joint Pick:
• Astro Bot on the PS5

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This week, a surprise apology for rain, an update on our annual OS reviews and what we plan to do with our free time once they’re finished, and a TV pick.

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• Italy apologizes for the weather
• 3BMeteo chiede scusa: “Abbiamo sbagliato troppo. Tanti errori, previsioni talora inaffidabili. Miglioreremo”. I commenti: “Poverini, qualcuno li abbracci”
• Weather On The Way

• Apps for Your Next Road Trip

• Federico and John are nearing the OS review finish line and have some feelings

• John: Good, but frustrated and tired

• Federico: Feeling great

• Saved media for after review season:

• Federico
• Balatro+ coming to Apple Arcade September 26, 2024
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• Games to finish:
• Dragon’s Quest XI
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Dragon’s Dogma
• Hades II
• 1,000x Resist
• Minishoot Adventures
• Steamworld Heist II
• Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
• Another Crab’s Treasure
• Unicorn Overlord

• Editor’s Note: Yes, Federico is planning to play all the games of 2024 this fall

• John

• Lady in the Lake on Apple TV+
• The Plucky Squire
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

• Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

• Also mentioned:

• Sofa
• Sequel
• TV Forecast
• James Turner
• Rebecca Stone

• Home Screen: Rebecca Stone

• CRKD Nitro Deck+

• Mobapad M6HD
• Sunny on Apple TV+

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• Only Murders in the Building, Season 4 on Disney+/Hulu
• Trailer
• Steve Martin to retire soon

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This week, John researches a local dive bar, as you do, before recommending gadgets that aren’t computers or videogame consoles and chatting about Loot, Season 2.

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Too Dive-y

• It doesn’t get much divier than .

Favorite Gadgets That Aren’t Computers or Videogame Consoles

• John’s Picks
• LG C2 55" OLED TV
• Breville Precision Brewer Drip Coffee Machine

Federico

• DeLonghi EC9355M La Specialista Prestigio Espresso Machine

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Loot, Season 2 on Apple TV+

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This week, John and Federico discuss peanut butter, the limits of testing gadgets in public, and Federico’s latest Spotify experiment before turning to a movie and two music recommendations.

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Peanut Butter Sandwiches

The Limits of Public Gadget Testing

• Insta360 X4
• Insta360 Chest Strap

Revisiting Spotify

• Spotify

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Furiosa
• Streaming on Max

• For purchase or rent

• Federico’s Picks:

• F–1 Trillion by Post Malone
• Forever by Charly Bliss

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This week, Federico and John discuss alligator races and distraction free E-Ink thermostats for writers, plus a TV show pick and three videogame recommendations.

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Alligator and E-Ink Follow-Up

• How to survive an alligator attack – or better yet, avoid one entirely

Here are some more survival tips from various wildlife departments and other experts:

If you can escape on land, run away in a straight line. Experts debunk the advice to zig-zag. Gators can move really fast on land, but only in short bursts and distances before they tire out.

• BYOK

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• John’s Pick:

• Presumed Innocent on ATV

• Federico’s Picks:

• 1000x Resist
• Steamworld Heist II
• Minishoot Adventures

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This week, John and Federico return to the animal kingdom and share their E-ink device hot takes, along with a movie pick.

Snakes, Alligators, and Bears, Oh My!

• Alligator found on dark road north of Charlotte, far from its known range, NC cops say

E-Ink Readers

• Boox Tab Ultra
• Boox Palma
• Boox Go Color 7

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Civil War

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This week, John is joined by Devon Dundee to talk about media tracking strategies and share three TV series picks.

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Media Tracking Strategies

• Sequel
• Sofa
• GameTrack
• MusicHarbor
• TV Forecast
• Devon’s Shortcut:Watch History Journal 2
• Also mentioned: Collections

Picks

• Devon’s Picks:
• Lessons in Chemistry

• Trailer

• Mr. Robot

• Trailer

• John’s Pick:

• Sunny
• Trailer

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This week, John decides to take the iPad-only travel plunge, and Federico advises on which gaming handhelds to bring on a trip.

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Summer Travel and Tech

• John’s Tavel Setup
• 11" iPad Pro
• Magic Keyboad Case
• EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter with GaN 75W Charger
• Airalo eSIMs (Use JOHN64205 for $3 off)
• Nintendo Switch OLED

• Miyoo Mini A30

• Federico’s Travel Setup

• Waterfield City Slicker for the Steam Deck
• Plugable 5-in–1 Thunderbolt 4 Hub

• XREAL Air AR Glasses

• The latest update to the MacStories Setups page

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This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed for some travel picks for John’s upcoming trip to London, plus a movie, TV show, and Irish band.

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Jonathan’s London Travel Picks

• Walk down the Southbank, from Greenwich to Westminster

• Introducing London: a walk along the South Bank

• Thames Clipper, from Greenwich to Westminster

• Official website

• The view from Primrose Hill

• Apple Maps location

• The Royal Parks: Primrose Hill

• Abbey Road

• Apple Maps location

• Wikipedia

• Tate Modern

• Apple Maps location

• Official website

• Four Quarters

• Official website

• The Barbican

• Apple Maps location
• Official Website

• Slough House - Spy Write

• Columbia Flower Market

• Apple Maps location

• Official website

• London Fields

• Apple Maps location

• Wikipedia

• Pophams Bakery – around the corner from the Hackney Empire

• Apple Maps location

• Official website

• John’s Pick:

• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
• Trailer
• Stream on Max

• Rent or buy on Apple TV

• Jonathan’s Picks:

• We Are Lady Parts

• Trailer

• Fontaines D.C.

• On Apple Music

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This week, the Umarell return and a bay leaf mystery must be solved with technology. Plus, we have summertime movie and TV picks.

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Unplugged Segment

• The Umarell
• Eufy Cameras
• Home Base 3
• Eufy Cam 2C
• Eufy Cam 2C Pro
• Eufy Cam 2 Pro

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• John’s Pick:
• Trigger Warning on Netflix

• Trailer

• Federico’s Pick:

• The Bear, Season 3 on Hulu
• Trailer

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This week, Federico and John look back at the first half of 2024 and pick their favorite TV shows, movies, videogames, music, and gadgets.

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Best Mid-Year Picks

Our Mid-Year 2024 Top Media Picks

• TV
• John
• Fallout Season 1 on Amazon Prime
• Dark Matter on Apple TV+ - The Gentlemen

• Criminal Record

• Federico

• Young Sheldon, final season

• Games

• Federico
• Dragon’s Dogma II
• Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• John
• Animal Well
• Hades II
• Balatro

• Pepper Grinder

• Movies

• John

• Godzilla Minus One

• Music

• Federico
• Howl Howl Gaff Gaff (Revisited) by Shout Out Louds
• POST HUMAN: NeX GEn by Bring Me the Horizon

• I Made You a Mixtape

• John

• The Sweater Club by Jelani Aryeh

• No Shame No Fame by Kindsight

• Gadget

• Federico

• Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

• John

• 11" iPad Pro

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This week, John and Federico explain how they unwind after WWDC and how they think about MacStories’ family of podcasts before recommending a comedy series, action movie, and album.

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Unplugged Segment

• Unwinding after WWDC
• Raleigh Retro Gamers Summer Expo 2024
• Limited Run Games

• Limited Run Games is opening an ’80s-themed physical game store

• A Feature Not a Product

• MacStories’ family of podcasts
• Sigmund Judge’s Apple TV Go story
• Related episode of Magic Rays of Light

Picks

• Federico’s Pick:
• The Neighborhood, Season 1 - 6

• Streaming on Paramount+, Amazon Prime, and CBS

• John’s Pick:

• Fast X
• The Sweater Club by Jelani Aryeh

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This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed and Sigmund Judge for an explanation of how John missed his first episode of AppStories in seven years this week, an update from Sigmund on what’s coming to tvOS and Apple TV+, plus a bunch of picks from everyone.

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Unplugged Segment

• You can enter Apple Park, but you may never leave
• WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions

• WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings

• tvOS and TV+ with Sigmund Judge

• tvOS 18: The MacStories Overview

Picks

• Jonathan’s Picks:
• Eels Time! by The Eels

• Hot Rod

• Sigmund’s Pick

• House of the Dragon, Season 1

• John’s Pick:

• Anbernic RG35XXSP
• Related:
• Next week’s episode of NPC: Next Portable Console

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This week, John’s off to WWDC, our MacStories Unwind playlist gets updated, two new podcasts join the MacStories podcast family, and a sad story about the USPS and Anbernic’s RG35XXSP. Plus an immersive video pick for the Vision Pro and a music pick.

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Unplugged

• Updates to the MacStories Unwind 2024 playlist on Apple Music
• Two New MacStories Podcasts
• https://www.macstories.net/npc/

• Comfort Zone

• A sad delivery story about the Anbernic RG35XXSP

Picks

• John’s Pick:

• Parkour on Apple TV

• Federico’s Pick:

• Post Human NeX Gen by Bring Me the Horizon
• Federico’s New Automated Music Discovery System:
• Automation Academy: How I Reimagined Apple Music Discovery and Recommendations with Marvis Pro’s Custom Sections
• Marvis Pro

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This week, Federico and John take the wraps off the official MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist, tease upcoming projects, and recommend a recent Apple TV+ show and a cozy videogame.

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Unplugged Segment

• John and Federico tease new projects coming to MacStories soon
  • If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting. – David Bowie
• The Official MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist

Picks

• John’s Pick:

• Dark Matter on Apple TV+

• Federico’s Pick:

• Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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This week, John updates listeners on his new 11" iPad Pro and Federico lights a fire, plus YouTube, app, and TV recommendations.

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• The 11" iPad Pro
• Blowing fuses in power supplies

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Retro Game Corps
• Videos mentioned:
• I’m Starting to Love the Legion Go
• Emulation on the Lenovo Legion Go

• Who is “Russ from Retro Game Corps”?

• Federico’s Picks:

• Moonlight
• Young Sheldon
• CBS

• Apple TV app

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• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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This week, Federico proposes an iPad Pro experiment and he and John both recommend Steam Early Access games, one of which is also on iOS.

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Unplugged Segment

• Taking Another Run at Podcasting on the iPad Pro
• Revisiting this story from three years ago...

• Podcasting on iPad Pro and Mac: A Streamlined Approach with the Sound Devices MixPre-3 II

• ...and adding some Zoom magic based on Federico and Jason Snell's conversation this week on Upgrade

• Upgrade 512, Pros Are the Little Boats

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Peglin
• On iOS

• On Steam

• Also mentioned:

• Razer Kishi Ultra

• Federico’s Pick:

• Hades II

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This week, Federico and John discuss how Apple crushed it at its iPad event, and Federico lets loose in London.

Links and Show Notes Crushing It * Apple's Crush! ad * Hugh Grant, Justine Bateman and More Slam Apple for iPad Pro ‘Crush’ Ad: ‘Truly, What Is Wrong With You?’ * Apple’s New iPad Ad Leaves Its Creative Audience Feeling … Flat

Federico Lets Loose in London * MacStories' 'Let Loose' event coverage * Photos from Federico's trip + With Myke on the Thames + Apple's Battersea Station atrium + John Ternus kicks off the event in London + Federico and John Ternus + Federico in the iPad hands-on area

Up Next * Dark Matter on Apple TV+

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This week, we return to an animal kingdom to discuss invading fire ants, raccoons, and wild boar before recommending a Mario classic and Amazon's TV adaptation of the Fallout videogame series.

Links and Show Notes Ghost in the TV John Versus the Fire Ants * Red Imported Fire Ant in North Carolina * “Controlling Fire Ants, Pests That Seems to Always Be Present” * Image

Picks * Federico’s Pick: + Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door (GameCube version) - Original Trailer - Remake * Trailer * John’s Pick: + Fallout - Fallout 3 game - Fallout 4 game

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This week, why game emulators on iOS are a big deal, Girls5eva, and Franklin.

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment * The Wild World of iOS Retro Gaming + Related MacStories articles: - Game On: Speed Running Game Emulation on iOS - How to Load Your Game Boy Games Onto the iPhone to Play in the Delta Emulator - Emulators Will Change the App Store Forever - The Delta Videogame Emulator Launches on the App Store

Picks * Federico’s Pick: + Girls5eva on Peacock and Netflix - Trailer * John’s Pick: + Franklin on Apple TV+ - Trailer - Based on the book, A Great Improvisation by Stacey Schiff

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This week, John is wired, we explore Southern expressions, share some Legion Go follow-up and have app, hardware, TV, and music picks.

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment * Southern Expressions + Southern Phrases That Others Need A Dictionary For + Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes * Also mentioned: + Markdownload Safari extension * Legion Go Follow-Up + Also mentioned: - Espresso 17 Pro

Picks * John’s Pick: + Delta Game Emulator + GameSir X2S Controller for the iPhone and iPad mini + Also mentioned: - GameSir G8 Galileo * iOS Gaming with the GameSir Galileo G8 Controller * Turning the 11" iPad Pro into a Game Streaming Device - Razer Kishi Ultra * Federico’s Pick: + Loot, Season 2 - Trailer + Fix You covered by Alex Melton

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This week, at long last, Federico has reached the pinnacle of handheld gaming with a setup that he's been working toward for years.

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment * Espresso soda follow-up + Moka Drink from Cosenza + Brasilena

A Federico Videogame Surprise * SteamOS-like Linux Projects + Nobara Linux + Bazzite + Dual Boot Guide - BazziteOS and Windows on the Legion Go (Updated) + How To Install NEW Lenovo Legion GO Graphics Drivers * Lenovo Legion Go * ONEXGPU + Also, the GPD G1 * LMP Fiber Optic Thunderbolt 3 Cable + Finally Revealing my BIG SECRET - Corning Optical Thunderbolt 3 * 240W GaN AC Adapter and USB-C Faster Charger * SGWZONE Gaming & AI BOX eGPU Dock

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This week, cicadas invade Italian TV, John tries an espresso soda, Dragon's Dogma 2, The Creator, and what's next in our media queues.

Links and Show Notes Unplugged * Previous cicada coverage * Espresso Sodas + Coffee soda: a Calabrian soft drink + A recipe * Pickle Flavored Almonds from Ruminate 181

Picks * Federico’s Pick: + Dragon's Dogma 2 - Launch Trailer - Into the Aether, Dragon's Dogma: The Third Pillar (feat. Dragon's Dogma 2 - I Love That Dragon’s Dogma 2 Doesn’t Let Me Save Scum * John’s Pick: + The Creator - Trailer - Streaming on Hulu - For rent or purchase on Apple TV * Also mentioned: + Final Fantasy VII Rebirth + Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

On Deck * John: + Pepper Grinder - Launch Trailer + Ghost Trick - Trailer * Federico: + Slice and Dice

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This week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed to discuss Christopher Nolan's film, Memento and our weekly On Deck picks.

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Links and Show Notes

Federico's Film Fest

Thanks to everyone who suggested films to Federico after last week's episode of MacStories Unwind. If you'd still like to recommend a movie to him please get in touch on Mastodon or Threads.

• Memento
• Trailer
• More about Memento:
• Chronological Edition
• Memento Mori by Nathan Nolan
• Christopher Nolan explaining Memento (Short Version and Long Version)
• Interpreting the Film Memento
• Let's Celebrate the Confusing As Hell 'Memento' Limited Edition DVD 20 Years Later

On Deck

What we're watching, playing, reading, or listening to soon:

• Federico:
• Dragon's Dogma II on PS5, Xbox, and Steam

• Trailer

• John:

• Steve on Apple TV+

• Trailer

• Jonathan:

• Mr. Inbetween on FX
• Trailer

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This week, Federico watched Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind and has a request for listeners, and John's favorite new TV show is The Gentlemen.

Links and Show Notes Picks * Federico’s Pick: + Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind + Also mentioned: - Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande - Momento - Letterboxd - Day One - Sequel - Criterion - Napoleon * Magic Rays of Light: Napoleon and Oscars Predictions + Send Federico your movie recommendations on Mastodon or Threads * John’s Pick: + The Gentlemen - Trailer

On Deck * Federico: + Your movie recommendations * John: + Palm Royale on TV+ + The Holdovers

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Spring is in the air, the cicadas are coming, and Federico is teasing a bigger and better MultiButton shortcut. That makes it the perfect time for a videogame doubleheader with Balatro and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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Double Brood Invasion Imminent

• Billions of cicadas are set to appear in a rare ‘double brood emergence,’ scientists say

MultiButton 1.1 and CAPS

• MultiButton 1.1 Makes the Action Button Change Its Behavior Based on the Currently Open App

Picks

• John’s Pick:
• Balatro

• ITA Presents: DCC 3 (feat. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Pokemon Legends ZA, and more

• Federico’s Pick:

• Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
• A Deeper Look At Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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This week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed in the Club MacStories Discord community for a live question and answer session about Federico's MacPad setup.

Links and Show Notes

• MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won’t Make
• AppStories, Episode 373 – Introducing the MacPad
• Hypervisor visualization on the iPad
• Black Rock Kickstand Cover Cover

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This week on Unwind, Federico teases a big project he's been working on that will be out on MacStories next week, plus both he and John obsess over their Wi-Fi setups but wish Apple would make hardware that made it all easier.

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Links and Show Notes Federico Teases a Big Project * Stop by MacStories on Monday for a story you won't want to miss.

Obsessing over Wi-Fi * A Comprehensive Guide to Gaming on the Apple Vision Pro * John's Wi-Fi Setup + ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 AXE11000 * Federico's Wi-Fi Setup + ASUS RT-AXE7800

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This week, John shares his tech discoveries during a visit to a classical radio station, Federico finally goes for a spider-style gaming Wi-Fi router, and John recommends Criminal Record on Apple TV+.

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged * Radio station tech + WDAV

Picks * Federico’s Pick: + NVIDIA Shield + Sunshine remote PC game server + Moonlight * John’s Pick: + Criminal Record on Apple TV+ - Trailer

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This week, Federico and John answer questions from Jonathan Reed and Club MacStories members about the Apple Vision Pro live from the Club MacStories Discord audio channel.

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This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico recommends the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, while I enjoy Self Reliance on Hulu.

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Links and Show Notes Picks * Federico’s Pick: + Final Fantasy Rebirth - Trailer - Introduction at Sony's recent State of Play event + Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Trailer - Yakuza & Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - The Story So Far from IGN - Into the Aether: It's Just Like Dragon Quest V (Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth) - The Besties: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is Infinite Fun * John’s Pick: + Self Reliance - Trailer

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This week on MacStories Unwind, John turns the tables, surprising Federico with a more flexible, modular desk setup.

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John's New Modular, Flexible Desk Setup * Balolo Setup Cockpit + Large shelf + Large Tray + iPhone MagSafe Charger + Apple Watch Charger + Loupedeck Live S accessory + Headphones accessory + Cable management * KU XIU Magnetic Foldable Arm * Right-angle USB-C adapters * Anker Prime 27,650mAh 250W power bank and magnetic base * Belkin SoundForm Connect * BenQ ScreenBar Halo * Meross HomeKit power strip * Elastic loop cable stays * Samsung T9 4TB SSD * Trendnet 2.5Gbps switch * Satechi 2.5 Gbps dongle * Kiloview N40 NDI HDMI encoder * For more be sure to check out John's updated Desk Setup and related story.

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Notes and Links * ASUS Accessoires * Yuzu + Android with NCE + PSA: If you're using Yuzu - ENABLE NCE ASAP * Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 + Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: What's new and should you upgrade? * ROG Phone 8 * Red Magic 9 Pro + RedMagic Turbo Cooler + GameSir X3 Peltier-effect cooler - Thermoelectric cooling + GameSir G8 controller * Also mentioned: + Federico's Red Magic adapter - Discussed on AppStories, Episode 358 and MacStories Unwind: Don’t Bend the Fiber + An Improbable Future + DevInfoOverlay + FolderSync Pro

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Links and Show Notes John's Pick * Magic Rays of Light * Godzilla Minus One + Trailer + Watch Godzilla Minus One in dazzling black and white during limited US run + Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Ticci's Absolutely Bananas Gaming Tablet * ROG Flow Z13 * ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM RMT02 + Strap included. + The Ultimate lifestyle shots + Ticci and ACRNM. + Who doesn't love a kickstand?

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Links and Show Notes Federico's New Year Surprise * The Yuzu Switch emulator * Switch Hacking Is Easy * Hekate * Nintendo Switch Piracy & Hacking - Did You Know Gaming Ft. Dazz * Discoverer of the Tegra chip exploit

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Links and Show Notes Hardware Picks * Asus ROG Ally * XG Mobile 4090 * OLED Steam Deck + Steam Clip + Deckmate + Allymate * XREAL Air * UVC Capture on the iPad + Orion app * Ayn Odin 2 Pro * Daijisho * HandheldDIY

Game Picks * Joint Game of the Year + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom * Other Joint Picks + Metroid Prime Remastered + Super Mario Bros. Wonder * Federico's Other Picks: + Cocoon + Sea of Stars * John's Other Pick: + Hi-Fi Rush

Backlogs * Federico + Lies of P + Jusant + Final Fantasy XVI + Chants of Sennaar + Baldurs Gate 3 + Armored Core VI, Fires of Rubicon + Resident Evil 4 Remake + Blasphemous 2 * John + Spider-Man 2 + Dave the Diver + Dredge

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged * The MacStories Team Is on Threads (Again)

Federico’s TV Picks: * Suburræterna on Netflix * Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ * Platonic on Apple TV+ * For All Mankind on Apple TV+ * Also mentioned: + Media tracking app, Sequel

John’s TV Picks: * Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+ * Slow Horses on Apple TV+ * Shrinking on Apple TV+ * Silo on Apple TV+ * The Last of Us on Max * A Murder at the End of the World on Hulu

John's Movie Picks: * Astroid City * Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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Links and Show Notes Federico’s Top 5: * the record by boygenius * So Much for Stardust by Fallout Boy * One More Time by Blink 182 * The Maine by The Maine * Lobes by We are Scientists

Federico's Album of the Year * the record by boygenius

Federico’s Honorable Mentions: * Guts by Olivia Rodrigo * This is Why by Paramore * Certified Depressant by Taylor Acorn

John’s Top 5: * the record by boygenius * Be Still My Heart by Babygirl * One More Time by Blink 182 * Guts by Olivia Rodrigo * First Two Pages of Frankenstein by The National

John's Album of the Year * First Two Pages of Frankenstein by The National

John’s Honorable Mentions: * My Soft Machine by Arlo Parks * Good Riddance by Gracie Abrams * Memento Mori by Depeche Mode * Knebworth 22 (Live) by Liam Gallagher * Saviors by Green Day

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Links and Show Notes * Gaming gear + Sony PlayStation Portal - Digital Foundry Portal review + Valve Steam Deck OLED + ROG Ally + Lenovo Legion Go * Wi-Fi gear + Eero Pro 6 + Federico's Apple Watch charging puck + Linksys Atlas 6E router + GL.iNet GL-MT1300 wireless travel router - Working On the Go with the GL.iNet GL-MT3000 WiFi 6 Travel Router * Streaming software + Chiaki4deck - Chiaki4deck tutorial + Moonlight + Sunshine * Also mentioned + MacStories Setups page + What is OCuLink? (And Why You Might Want It) + Play app - Play 2.0 Adds YouTube Channel Support, Folders, and a New Premium Subscription

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Federico Has Questions About Thanksgiving * The president once again pardons turkeys who did nothing wrong, but why?

Federico’s Pick: * Suburræterna on Netflix + Trailer + Previous Recommendation:Suburra: Blood on Rome on Netflix

John’s Pick: A Murder at the End of the World on Hulu - Trailer

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Show Notes * Watch: + Trailer * Read: + IGN - Super Mario Bros. the Fastest Selling Mario Game + Polygon Review + An excellent breakdown of the design of the game from Eurogamer.

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Links and Show Notes * Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on Max + Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burgers Season 2, Episode 12. Starts at 00:13:02. + Smoque BBQ Season 2, Episode 6. Starts at 00:07:23. + Del Rhea's Chicken Basket Season 5, Episode 9. Starts at 00:13:00. * Food Network page

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Links and Show Notes Capturing ideas and tasks with Things

• Things by Cultured Code
• Connected, Episode 474, Redesigned Into a Butterfly

Federico’s Pick:

• Now and Then by The Beatles

John’s Pick:

• Crkd Nitro Deck, Purple Limited Edition with carrying case

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Links and Show Notes Gadgets * Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera + Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera review: bigger view, fewer notifications * Nubia RedMagic Adapter for Red Magic 7

Food * Pulled Pork * Hushpuppies

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Links and Show Notes Unplugged * If you could interview one creative person, who would it be? + Shigeru Miyamoto + Phoebe Bridgers * If you could play games from just one console maker, which would it be? + Nintendo * Also mentioned: + Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64 + Marvel's Spider-Man 2 + Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Media Picks * Federico’s Pick: + Cocoon - Trailer * John’s Pick: + Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+ - Trailer - Book

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Links and Show Notes * Watch

+ Season 3 Trailer
+ No one roasts Conan O'Brien like Martin Short

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  • Why We Keep Putting Up With Martin Short
  • Martin Short Defended by Fans and Celebrities After Critic Calls Him ‘Desperately Unfunny'
  • Additional recommendations:
  • Federico - The Greatest Showman on Apple TV
  • Jonathan - Steve Martin & Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life on Netflix

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Links and Show Notes John's Pick * Flora and Son, on Apple TV+ + Trailer

Federico's Pick * XREAL Air * XREAL Beam * Also mentioned: + Genki Convert Dock Mini

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Links and Show Notes Road Trips * Federico, Pittsburgh, and The O.C. + Anna from The O.C. + University of Pittsburgh, Digital Narrative and Interactive Design * Sanremo Music Festival * Casino Sanremo * Apple Music in Podcasts + The Matt Wilkinson Show + Alt Ctrl Radio * Apple News in Podcasts + News Today + News+ Narrated + News In Conversation

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Links and Show Notes Federico’s Season of Sci-Fi and Tech:

• Tech:
  • ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
  • ASUS ROG XG Mobile external eGPU
• Media:
  • Starfield
  • Foundation, Season 2
  • For All Mankind, Season 4
  • Light Bringer by Pierce Brown
• Other Games Mentioned:
  • Sea of Stars

John’s Pick:

• John's Downtime Plans:
  • Home Assistant Yellow
  • Games
    • Dave the Diver
    • Super Mario Bros. Wonder
• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Audiobook version on Apple Books)

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Links and Show Notes * John’s Pick

+ Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark:
+ Watch the Trailer
+ Watch in the Apple TV App

• Jonathan's Pick

  • Memento:
    • Watch the Trailer
    • Watch in the Apple TV App
    • Read Memento Mori (Short Story written by Christopher Nolan’s brother Jonathan, upon which the film was based.)

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Links and Show NotesFederico's Game Boy Webcam for iPad* I Used a Game Boy Camera for FaceTime Video Calls in iPadOS 17 and It Was Glorious + Game Boy Camera + Analogue Pocket + Analogue Pocket Dock + Elgato Cam Link + Capture Pro: UVC Viewer

John’s Picks:* Grits * Plane + Trailer

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Links and Show Notes* Simultaneous Invention, but for shopping + Audient EVO 4 * Ticci's Travels + Formentera + Ibiza + Cala Sant Vicenç, Mallorca * John's Pick: + Run Across America - App Store - Website - How I Tricked Myself Into Liking Running - Anyone interested in forming a Run Across America team, get in touch on Mastodon or Threads.

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Show NotesLinks and Show NotesJohn's Old Tech Pick:* Danger Hiptop + T-Mobile Sidekick retrospective (photos) + The History of the Sidekick: The Coolest Smartphone of All Time

Alex's Old Tech Pick:* Review: Apple iPod shuffle (Fourth-Generation) * Behold, the iPod shuffle Curtain: + Who would believe that this unassuming curtain: + Hides one of the most sought-after piece of tech in all of Arizona

John’s Media Pick:* Blackberry + Trailer

Alex's Media Pick:* Swagger + Trailer

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Links and Show NotesVacations, OS Updates, and Widgets* iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It’s All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage Manager * macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Preview

Hot Dogs* Hot Dog History * Real Italians Put Hot Dogs and French Fries on Their Pizza + Ed. Note: We have reached out to Mr. Viticci for comment, who failed to respond before publication.

John’s Pick:* The First Two Pages of Frankenstein by The National

Federico's Pick* Only Murders in the Building, Season 3 + Trailer

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Show NotesLinks and Show NotesUniversal Control* macOS 12.3: The Magic of Universal Control and More * Club MacStories Sample: Federico Achieves His Universal Control Dream and John Reflects on Indie Life

John’s Pick:

• The Beanie Bubble on Apple TV+

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Links and Show NotesSilo* Watch the show:

+ Official Trailer
+ Silo Apple TV Show Page

• Read the books:

  • Silo Book Series on Goodreads
  • Silo Series Review on Wired

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Links and Show NotesMacStories Unplugged* Blue-Tailed Skinks

• Pickle Juice Phosphate
  • Phosphate Sodas
  • Pickle juice as a beverage
    • The purported health benefits of pickle juice
    • You Can Now Buy Pickle Juice Soda
      • John: Imagine this but without any sugar, just salty carbonated pickle juice with a lot of garlic and dill
• Obsidian versus Notes
  • Obsidian 1.4: The Properties feature is currently Mac-only and available as part of the Catalyst supporter beta

John's Surprise Pick* Components of the setup: + The Analogue Super NT + NZXT Signal 4K30 Full HD USB Capture Card + Upscaling hardware - mClassic - Genki Convert Dock Mini + Alternative Display - C-Force CF015 15.6” portable OLED display * Federico's iOS and iPadOS 17 Preview covering the NZXT and iPadOS 17's video capture compatibility + iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It’s All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage Manager

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Links and Show Notes* Ticci's Spanish churros from Xurreria Trebol

Federico’s Picks:

• Music
  • the record by boygenius
  • (So Much For) Stardust by Fall Out Boy
• TV Shows
  • Shrinking
  • Platonic
  • Silo
• Videogames
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

John’s Picks:

• Music
  • First Two Pages of Frankenstein by The National
  • the record by boygenius
• Movies
  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• TV Shows
  • Shrinking
• Videogames
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Show NotesLinks and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo

John’s Pick:

• Hijack on Apple TV+
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesThe Fourth of July* Where to Watch the Chicago Fourth of July Fireworks 2023 * Fireworks regulations in the US * McGuire Nuclear Station sirens sounded accidentally. No emergency at plant.

iOS 17-Compatible MagSafe Chargers and Battery Packs* Federico’s Picks:

+ Anker 633 Magnetic Battery (MagGo), 10,000mAh Foldable Wireless Portable Charger
+ Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Connector, Portable Charger 5,000mAh MFi Certified 12W

• John’s Picks:

  • Belkin BoostCharge Pro
  • Belkin MagSafe Wireless Charger Pad
  • UGREEN Magnetic Battery 10,000mAh Battery Pack with Foldable Kickstand PD 20W 3 Ports Wireless Portable Power Bank Compatible with MagSafe
  • HiRise 3: Twelve South’s Space-Saving, Three-in-One Charging Solution
  • Belkin iPhone MagSafe Continuity Camera Mount

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Ice Cream* Gelato * Ellie May's Dang Good Ice Cream * Frozen Custard * Dairy Queen + Blizzard * Cornetto * Maritozzo * Affogato * Italian Ice + Granita + Grattachecca

Platonic* Available on Apple TV+ * Trailer

Vengeance* Available on Netflix * Trailer

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Links and Show Notes* Watch:

+ Game Trailer
+ Nintendo’s Ask the Developer interview for Tears of the Kingdom

• Read:

  • MacStories Review of TOTK Travel Guide App
  • Available on the App Store here

  • Listen:

  • Remaster Ep. 118: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

  • Check out Roman's App

  • Sequel

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Links and Show Notes* Wilmington, North Carolina * Why Federico knows Wilmington + Dawson's Creek + One Tree Hill * boygenius + the record + boygenius tour dates

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Links and Show Notes* A Decade at Dub Dub * Cortex 143, Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future * The Prompt

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Laya's Horizon by Snowman
  • Website
  • Trailer
  • MacStories review

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Links and Show Notes* Play: * The Last of Us Part I * Watch: * The Last of Us (Apple TV app) * Game and TV Show Comparisons: * THE LAST OF US Episode 1 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 2 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 3 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 4 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 5 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 6 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 7 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 8 Side By Side Scene Comparison * THE LAST OF US Episode 9 Side By Side Scene Comparison * TV Show Recaps: * Vulture * Man of Recaps - Season 1 Recap

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Links and Show NotesComing to America* Coming to America is a recurring MacStories Unwind quiz where John tests Federico's knowledge of American geography, history, culture, and more. * Geography + What States would you pass through driving from Chicago, Illinois to Charlotte, North Carolina? - Map + Name three states that start with 'W' + If you were in West Virginia, how would you get to East Virginia?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom* Our Portable, Upscaled Nintendo Switch Setups + More on AppStories+, Episode 318 Pre-Show + C-Force CF015 15.6" portable OLED display + mClassic + Photofast 4K Gamer Pro + Genki Convert Dock Mini * Zelda players turned Tears of the Kingdom into a Korok torture chamber * A conversation with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s creative leadsFollow us on Mastodon * Federico Viticci * John Voorhees

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Links and Show Notes* The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom * Trailers + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #1 + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #2 + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #3 * Reviews + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom changes the conversation + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review (IGN) + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review (Nintendo Life)

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This episode is sponsored by:* Unite 4 – Turn Websites into Apps on Your Mac

Chip Follow-Up* Kettle brand Pepperoncini potato chips

Dive Bars* Wikipedia is a fan * Chicago dive bars + Cal's Liquor closes + Stocks & Blondes * My old suburban dive bar + Belluomini's

Vittorio Sgarbi* A Sgarbi capra montage * Italian lawmaker carried out of parliament after yelling insults + Video

Joint Pick* the record by boygenius + Apple Music + Spotify * Interview with Vogue * Pitchfork interview * Genius interview

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Links and Show Notes* MacStories Unwind Expands to Club MacStories with Unwind+The Crab Chip

• Utz Snacks
• Order online
• Utz's history
• Chesapeake Bay seasoning
• Maryland crab shacks

The Picks* Federico's Pick Update: + How I Met Your Father, Season 2 - Trailer + Pokémon Scarlet * John's Un-Pick + Ghosted - Trailer * John's Picks + Weber Lumin electric grill + The Last Thing He Told Me - Trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Picks:

• How I Met Your Father, Season 2
  • Trailer
• Pokémon Scarlet

John’s Pick:

• Rabbit Hole
  • Trailer

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Links and Show Notes* Iced Coffee + John's jug of Calafia Farms Cold Brew + A recipe for Federico * Federico’s Picks: + Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse + Tchia - Launch Trailer * A Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer aside because we couldn't help ourselves * John’s Pick: + John Wick, Chapter 4 - Trailer

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Tetris on Apple TV+
  • Trailer

Federico’s Pick:

• Shrinking on Apple TV+

  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg

Federico’s Picks:

• 8BitDo Ultimate Controller
  • PC, SteamOS, Apple, and Android model
  • Nintendo Switch, PC and SteamOS model
• Microsoft Audio Dock

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Octopath Traveler II
  • Trailer
  • Game
• Octopath Traveler
• Podcasts mentioned:
  • Triple Click
  • Into the Aether

John’s Pick:

• Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with David Letterman
• Also Mentioned
  • U2's latest album revisiting their back catalog
    • Songs of Surrender
  • Frank Turner Interview on Dialog
    • Part I
    • Part II

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Links and Show NotesFederico and John's Pick:

• Ted Lasso, Season 3 Premiere: Smells Like Mean Spirit
  • Season 3 trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Everything Is a Remix, Part 4 by Kirby Ferguson
  • Website featuring the entire series as well as This Is Not a Conspiracy Theory

John’s Pick:

• Blanc
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Ted Lasso, Season 1 and 2

John’s Pick:

• The Reluctant Traveler
  • Trailer
  • Eugene Levy profile and show overview in The New York Times

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Nope, directed by Jordan Peele
  • Steaming on Peacock
  • Trailer

Federico’s Pick:

• GeForce NOW Ultimate
  • John's related story: The Best Mac Gaming Experience Is a PC Sitting in a Dallas Data Center
• Razer Kishi v2 iPhone controller
  • John's related story: iPhone Gaming with the Razer Kishi V2 and Backbone One

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Metroid Prime Remastered
  • Trailer (2023)
  • Original Metroid Prime trailer (2001)
• Triple Click Podcast, Triple Play: Metroid Prime Remastered

John’s Pick:

• Shrinking on Apple TV+
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Bullet Train
  • Trailer

Federico’s Pick:

• Hi-Fi Rush
  • Thank You, Hi-Fi Rush, For Coming Out Of Nowhere
  • Hi-Fi Rush: How the Films of Edgar Wright Inspired Tango Gameworks’ New Game

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• The Last of Us on HBO Max
  • Trailer

John’s Pick:

• The Last of Us, Part I
  • Trailer
  • Behind the scenes videos

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• The Banshees of Inisherin
  • On HBO Max
  • Trailer

Federico’s Pick:

• Matilda the Musical on Netflix
  • Trailer

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John’s Pick:

• The Menu on HBO Max
  • Trailer

Federico’s Pick:

• Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Gossip Girl (Season 2)
  • Trailer

John’s Pick:

• Glass Onion
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesJoint Picks:

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus
• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
• Vampire Survivors

Federico’s Picks:

• Elden Ring
• Cyberpunk 2077

John’s Pick:

• Stray
• Rollerdrome

Games We Want to Return to Later:

• Horizon Forbidden West
• God of War: Ragnarök

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The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2022Joint Picks:

• TV Shows
  • Severance
  • Loot

Federico's Picks:

• TV Shows
  • Better Call Saul
  • For All Mankind

John’s Picks:

• TV Shows
  • Stranger Things
  • Slow Horses
  • Bad Sisters
• Movies
  • Everything Everywhere All At Once
  • Top Gun: Maverick
  • The Batman

Club MacStories Member Recommendations:

• TV Shows
  • Andor
  • Peacemaker
  • House of Dragon
  • The Bear
  • Acapulco
• Movies
  • The Northman
  • Nope
  • Prey
  • The Banshees of Inisherin

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The Best Music of 2022Federico’s Pick:

• English Album of the Year:
  • Asphalt Meadows by Death Cab for Cutie
• Italian Album of the Year
  • c@ra++ere s?ec!@le by thasup
• Other Favorites:
  • Midnights by Taylor Swift
  • Fix Yourself, Not the World and Is This What It Feels Like to Feel Like This? (EP) by The Wombats
  • Unwanted (The Antidote Edition) by Pale Waves
  • Being Funny in a Foreign Language by The 1975
  • The Hum Goes on Forever by The Wonder Years
• Honorable Mentions
  • New Preoccupations by Caracara
  • Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind by Coheed and Cambria
    • The Amory Wars
  • Kings of the New Age by State Champs
  • Will of the People by Muse
    • Ghosts (How Can I Move On) [feat. Elisa] by Muse
  • Alpha Games by Bloc Party

John’s Pick:

• Album of the Year
  • House by Shout Out Louds
• Other Favorites
  • Midnights (3am Edition) by Taylor Swift
  • Wet Leg by Wet Leg
  • C'mon You Know by Liam Gallagher
    • Down By The River Thames by Liam Gallagher
  • Expert in a Dying Field by The Beths
  • You're Good (EP) by Kayleigh Goldsworthy
  • Asphalt Meadows by Death Cab for Cutie
  • Singles of the Year
    • Sidelines by Phoebe Bridgers
    • All To Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) [Recorded at Long Pond Studios] by Taylor Swift
    • October Passed Me By by girl in red
    • New Gold (feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown) [Dom Dolla Remix] by Gorillaz
  • Honorable Mentions
    • Dropout Boogie by The Black Keys
    • Surrender by Maggie Rogers
  • More Recommendations
    • Two Ribbons by Let's Eat Grandma
    • Dream Machine by Lucy Daydream
    • Past Life by Daywave
    • You Have Got to Be Kidding Me by fanclubwallet

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Atari 50
  • Trailer

Federico’s Picks:

• Websites
  • Chorus.fm
  • Pitchfork
• Apps
  • MusicHarbor
  • MusicSmart

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Links and Show Notes* MacStories Selects Readers' Choice award + Coming Soon: The Fifth Annual MacStories Selects Awards, Readers’ Choice Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award + Club MacStories members can find a link to nominate their favorite app in MacStories Weekly, Issue 345 * Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• God of War Ragnarök
  • Trailer

John’s Pick:

• Isle of Arrows
  • Trailer

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Links and Show Notes* Apple TV 4K * Apple TV app now hides ‘Up Next’ row, making it harder to find what you want to watch * Midnights (3am Edition) by Taylor Swift

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Breaking Bad

John’s Pick:

• Resident Evil Village, Featuring Metal 3, Debuts on the Mac App Store
• Details on Metal 3
• Resident Evil Village on the Mac App Store

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Links and Show Notes* Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation) * Apple TV 4K Updated with an A15 Bionic Chip, HDR10+, and a Lower Starting Price * Microsoft is building an Xbox mobile gaming store to take on Apple and Google * Original Apple TV intro video

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Werewolf by Night
  • Trailer

Federico's Pick:

• openFPGA for Analogue Pocket
• Epilogue GB Operator plus the Steam Deck
  • Tweet

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Links and Show NotesJohn's Gripe:

• Logitech MX Master Mouse 3S for Mac

John’s Pick:

• Expert in a Dying Field by The Beths
• Knees Deep video

Federico’s Pick:

• Better Call Saul
  • Trailer for Season 6
  • Available on:
    • Netflix
    • iTunes Store
• MacStories Unwind: Belfast and Better Call Saul

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
  • Trailer

John’s Pick:

• Shovel Knight Dig (Apple Arcade, Switch, Steam)
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Legion 7i Gen 6 (16” Intel) Gaming Laptop

John’s Pick:

• Rollerdrome
  • Steam
  • PS4 and PS5
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Videogame Discovery Picks:

• Podcasts
  • The Video Game History Hour
  • Into the Aether
  • Triple Click
• Websites
  • Polygon
  • Kotaku
• Buying old games
  • Luki Games
• Tracking games
  • Sofa
  • GameTrack

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Picks:

• Apple's September 2022 'Far Out' Event
  • Also on YouTube
• Bad Sisters on Apple TV+
  • Trailer

Federico’s Pick:

• Tunic
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Belfast
  • Trailer
  • The New York Times review
  • Available on:
    • HBO Max
    • Apple TV rental

Federico’s Pick:

• Better Call Saul
  • Trailer for Season 6
  • Available on:
    • Netflix
    • iTunes Store

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Townscaper
  • Trailer
• Dorfromantik
  • Trailer

Alex's Pick:

• Parenthood (Hulu/Peacock)
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Cult of the Lamb is available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch
• Accolades trailer

John’s Pick:

• Stray
• Trailer

Also Discussed

• Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
• Vampire Survivors

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World +

Alex's Pick:

• Prey on Hulu in the US

Bonus Pick:

• Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
  • Available from Lukie Games

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Backbone One controller
  • PS5 version
• Games mentioned:
  • Ace Attorney Trilogy
  • Alien Isolation
  • Streets of Rage 4
  • Chrono Trigger
  • Dead Cells
  • Dadish
  • Dadish 2
  • Dadish 3

Federico’s Pick:

• Last Night in the Bittersweet by Paolo Nutini
• Also mentioned:
  • Caustic Love by Paolo Nutini

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Links and Show Notes* Music discovery app, MusicBox * Black Bird on Apple TV+ + Trailer

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Ambulance
• Trailer

Federico’s Pick:

• Mad Men

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s TV:

• 2021 55" LG C1 4K OLED TV

John’s TV:

• 2022 55" LG C2 4K OLED TV
• Also discussed
  • C-Force CF015 Next, portable OLED display

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Only Murders In the Building (Season 2)

John’s Pick:

• Loot (Season 1)
  • Trailer
  • The Biggest and Most Expensive House in the World (Part 1)
  • The Biggest and Most Expensive House in the World (Part 2)

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Marry Me
  • Marry Me

John’s Pick:

• Down By the River Thames by Liam Gallagher
• Preview Pick:
  • Sometimes Forever by Soccer Mommy

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Picks:

• Strange Horticulture
• PPSSPP emulator
• Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Upscale Project

John’s Pick:

• Everything Everywhere All At Once
• Reviews mentioned:
  • ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Review: It’s Messy, and Glorious
  • Everything Everywhere All At Once review – ambitious, exhausting trip to the multiverse

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Stranger Things, Season 4 (Netflix)
  • The New York Times' review

Federico’s Pick:

• Khadas Tea

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John’s Pick:

• Aya Neo Next Pro
  • Specs
    • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (8 cores, 16 threads, 2 - 4.5 GHz)
    • GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 8 (integrated)
    • 2TB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.59 pounds (720 grams)
    • Windows 10
    • 7" touchscreen with 1280 x 800 resolution
  • Games
    • Dorfromantik
    • ElecHead
    • Loot River
    • Forza Horizon 5
    • Burnout Paradise
    • Tunic
    • Hades
  • Aya Neo Reviews
    • Aya Neo Next Pro Review: A Pricey Steam Deck Competitor
    • Aya Neo Next review: a Steam Deck alternative with Windows
• Federico's Surprise from March

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Federico’s Pick:

• Harder Than It Looks by Simple Plan
• Also Mentioned:
  • Still Not Gettin' Any by Simple Plan
  • Welcome to My Life by Simple Plan
  • XKCD comic
  • I'm Just a Kid TikTok Challenge
  • Dutty Rock by Sean Paul
  • Sum 41
  • American Idiot by Green Day
  • That time Simple Plan played one song in Viterbo

John’s Pick:

• Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• Dropout Boogie by The Black Keys

Federico’s Picks:

• The Foundations of Decay by My Chemical Romance
• Pokémon Home

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Picks:

• Apple News Audio
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land
  • Reviews mentioned:
    • Nintendo Life
    • Kotaku
    • Polygon

Alex’s Pick:

• Nanuleu
  • Game Day: Nanuleu

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

Alpha Games by Bloc Party

John’s Pick:

• OlliOlliWorld by Roll7
• Official Gameplay Trailer

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Show Notes and LinksFederico’s Pick:

• VGC Guide

John’s Pick:

• The Batman
  • Official trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico and John’s Joint Pick:

• Severance on Apple TV+
  • Official Trailer
  • John's appearance on Magic Rays of Light

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• WeCrashed on TV+
  • Official Trailer

John’s Pick:

• Wet Leg by Wet Leg
  • Wet Leg’s Self-Titled Debut is the Sneeringly Sarcastic, Relentlessly Catchy Post-Punk Record the World Has Been Fiending For

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Automation April Update

• Automation April Shortcuts Contest

Federico’s Pick:

• Never Let Me Go by Placebo
• More about Never Let Me Go and Placebo
  • Placebo speak out on “brutal” return with new album ‘Never Let Me Go’
  • Placebo Are Done With Being Fetishised

John’s Picks:

• Magic Rays of Light hosted by Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee of Screen Times
• Slow Horses on Apple TV+
  • Slow Horses Official Trailer

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Links and Show Notes* Introducing Automation April: A Month-Long Community Event About Automation, Featuring Shortcuts, Interviews, Discord Workshops, and a Shortcut Contest

Federico’s Pick:

• PS Remote Play
• PS Remote Play Mac and Windows apps
• Chiaki, open source PlayStation Remote Play

John’s Pick:

• Xbox All-Access

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Links and Show NotesFederico's Pick

• Valve Steam Deck
• Also discussed:
  • Elden Ring
  • Tunic
  • Steam Deck Dock
  • Reddit thread from user awolCZ on enabling HDMI out on the Steam Deck

John's Picks

• Spider-Man: No Way Home
  • Trailer
• Dune
  • Trailer

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Links and Show Notes* CORSAIR ONE i300 Compact Gaming PC * GeForce RTX 3080 Ti * GeForce RTX 3080 Ti benchmark test video * C-Force CF015 Next

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Links and Show NotesFollow-Up

• March Xbox Update: Pin to Quick Resume, Controller and Audio updates, and More - Xbox Wire

Federico’s Pick:

• Watch A.P. Bio Streaming (2018- ) | Peacock
• Season 1 Trailer

John’s Pick:

• House by Shout Out Louds

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Links and Show NotesApple's Upcoming 'Peek Performance' Event

On March 8th at 5:00 pm Eastern US time, we’ll be holding a live audio Town Hall in the Club MacStories+ and Club Premier Discord community. Join Federico, Alex, and me for reactions to the day’s events and to ask any questions you may have. More details about the Town Hall are available in the Announcements channel on Discord.

Federico's Pick

• Elden Ring
  • Gameplay trailer

John's Pick:

• Kimi starring Zoë Kravitz on HBOMax
  • Trailer

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Links and Show NotesFederico and John's Joint Pick:

The Game* Horizon Forbidden West * Guerrilla Games

Reviews and Analysis* Horizon Forbidden West is endlessly obsessed with the ethos of ‘more’ * Digital Foundry Review

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Links and Show NotesFederico's Picks:

• Only Murders in this Building
• Good Girls

John’s Pick:

• Lucifer on the Sofa by Spoon

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Links and Show NotesJohn’s Pick:

• The Video Game History Hour with Kelsey Lewin and Frank Cifaldi
• Episode 68, Fairchild Channel F with guest Kevin Bunch discussed during Unwind.

Federico’s Pick:

• Dolphin Emulator
• Dolphin M1 Mac Beta
• Temptation of the Apple: Dolphin on macOS M1
• Federico's Ayaneo 2021
• Screenshots from Federico's M1 from Luigi's Mansion, Metroid Prime, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for the Nintendo GameCube.

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Federico and John’s Joint Pick:

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus
• More on this week's pick:
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus Reviews Are Calling It The Franchise's Best (And Messiest) Entry In Years
  • In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon are finally mysterious again
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus Sold 1.43 Million Units In Japan In Just Three Days

MacStories Rewind

• CARROT 5.5 Debuts Redesigned Weather Maps with Expanded Customization Options
• Preserve and Play the Original Wordle for Decades with WordleForever

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Brooklyn 99 (Final Season)
• Horizon Zero Dawn

John’s Pick:

• Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

MacStories Rewind

• 2022 MacStories Starter Pack
• AppStories, Episode 257: New Apps We Are Trying or Revisiting

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
  • Available online at:
    • Lukie Games
    • DK Oldies

John’s Pick:

• The Protégé
  • IMDb Plot Summary
  • Wikipedia

MacStories Rewind

• Federico Shares a Starter Pack of Shortcuts on Apple’s App Store
• AirBuddy 2.5: A Refined Experience That Adds Shortcuts Integration and Other New Features
• WordleBot 1.1, Now Fully Accessible with Native Emoji-to-Image Conversion

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Links and Show NotesFederico’s Pick:

• Gossip Girl (HBO Max)

John’s Pick:

• Hawkeye (Disney+)
• More on Hawkeye
  • Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop plays a pivotal role in every Marvel Universe
  • Hawkeye reinvents an Avenger and introduces a new Marvel star
  • Hawkeye (Marvel Comics, 2012-2015)

MacStories Rewind

• Apple Frames 2.1: Apple Watch Series 7 and 2021 MacBook Pro Support, New Update Flow, Plus Chinese and Czech Localization
• WordleBot: A Shortcut to Annotate Your Wordle Results with Scores
• Accessing Shortcuts for Mac with Alfred Workflows and Universal Actions
• Obsidian In-Depth: Third-Party Plugins (Part 3)
• MacStories Weekly: Issue 303

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Links and Show NotesBest Videogames of 2021* Federico's new service for tracking games + Backloggd * Federico + PS5 - Games * Kena: Bridge of Spirits * Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade * Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart * Spiderman Miles Morales (2020 game finished in 2021) * John + PS5 - Spiderman Miles Morales (2020 game finished in 2021) - Ratchet & Clank: Rift in Time * Xbox + Federico - Halo Infinite - Forza Horizon 5 - Death's Door * Switch + Federico - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury - Metroid Dread + John - [Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury](https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-mario-3d-world-plus-bowsers-fury-switch/) - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond * What We Want to Play Next + Federico - Elden Ring - Triangle Strategy - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition - The Gunk - Tales of Arise - Horizon Zero Dawn + John - Eastward - OlliOlli World - Pokémon Legends Arceus - Analogue Pocket

MacStories Rewind* MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year * The MacStories Selects 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award * Pixelmator Photo for iPhone: First Impressions * Swift Playgrounds 4.0: First Look

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Best TV Shows and Movies of 2021 TV Shows:*

+ **John:**


    - Hawkeye
    - Loki
    - WandaVision
    - Foundation
    - The Mosquito Coast
    - Ted Lasso, Season 2
    - Mr. Mayor
    - The Head
    - The Great British Baking Show
+ **Federico:**


    - Foundation
    - Ted Lasso, Season 2
    - The Bold Type, Season 5

• Movies:

  • John:
    • Black Widow
    • No Time To Die
    • Free Guy
    • The Trial of the Chicago 7
  • Federico:
    • No Time to Die

Rewind* Wallpaper Tours Apple Park’s Design Studio * Pok Pok Playroom Releases Major Town Toy Expansion

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The Best Albums and Singles of 2021FedericoAlbums:

• Screen Violence by CHVRCHES
• If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power by Halsey
• 30 by Adele
• An Evening with Silk Sonic by Silk Sonic
• Who Am I? by Pale Waves
• SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo
• Knebworth 1996 by Oasis
• Draw Down the Moon by Foxing
• Futures: Phoenix Sessions by Jimmy Eat World
• XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time by The Maine
• Pressure Machine by The Killers

Album of the Year:

• 30 by Adele
• An Evening with Silk Sonic by Silk Sonic

Singles:

• Odd Ones Out by Pale Waves
• How Not To Drown by CHVRCHES & Robert Smith
• Good Girls by CHVRCHES
• If You Ever Leave, I'm Coming with You by The Wombats
• Rise, Naianasha (Cut The Cord) by Coheed and Cambria
• Face Towards The Sun by The Maine
• To Be Loved by Adele
• Renegade (feat. Taylor Swift) by Big Red Machine
• hornylovesickmess by girl in red
• Move by American Authors, Rob Thomas & Santana
• drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo
• Leave The Door Open by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic

Song of the Year:

• Leave The Door Open by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic
• To Be Loved by Adele

JohnAlbums:

• evermore by Taylor Swift
• Red by Taylor Swift
• SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo
• 30 by Adele
• Hurt is Boring EP by fanclubwallet
• Screen Violence by CHVRCHES
• if I could make it go quiet by girl in red
• Blue Weekend by Wolf Alice
• Who Am I? by Pale Waves
• Infinite Quest for the Rainbow Butthole by Lucy Daydream

Album of the Year:

• SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo

Singles:

• All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) by Taylor Swift
• That Funny Feeling by Phoebe Bridgers
• Solar Power by Lorde
• Last Man on Earth Wolf Alice
• Spinning No Rome, Charli XCX, and The 1975
• Oxytocin by Billie Eilish
• Kiss Me More (feat. SZA) by Doja Cat
• deja vu by Olivia Rodrigo
• C’mon Be Cool fanclubwallet
• Good Girl by K. Flay
• Chaise Longue by Wet Leg
• CHIPS (feat. American Teeth) by Royal & the Serpent
• Serotonin by girl in red
• Blood by Lucy Daydream
• Going Down South by The Black Keyes

Songs of the Year:

• C’mon Be Cool by fanclubwallet
• Chaise Longue by Wet Leg

RewindMacStories and Club MacStories Highlights

• How to Batch Convert Shortcuts for Use Throughout Monterey and with Other Automation Apps
• Jason Tate’s Dedicated Now Playing Mini-Computer
• The Macintosh Desktop Experience: Building Script Applets and PopClip Extensions for Shortcuts on Mac
• Two Different Ways of Passing Input to Shortcuts Running on macOS Monterey

AppStories

• Obsidian In Depth: The Basics (Part 1)

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Links and Show NotesRewind* The Curious Case of Apple’s Missing App Integrations for Shortcuts * Exporting Links from Safari Reading List via Shortcuts for Mac * Pixelmator Pro Updated with Background Removal, Subject Selection, and Select and Mask Tools * David Smith Tests the Apple Watch Series 7’s Battery Life in the Scottish Highlands * Apple Publishes Annual Holiday Ad: Saving Simon * MacStories Shortcuts Icons and Perspective Icons: 40% Off from Black Friday to Cyber Monday * Club MacStories

+ This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Club MacStories, and If You’re a Club Member, Get Something Back For Yourself Too
+ MacStories Weekly
    - Marvis Pro
    - A tip about how to change default apps for specific file types on macOS
    - An iPad setup and a Reminders shortcut from readers
+ MacStories Unplugged
    - This month, Federico and John explore traditional American Thanksgiving dishes after Federico updates listeners on his plans for the Turkey Dinner Candy Corn that John left in Rome on this special holiday edition of MacStories Unplugged.

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 250 – Shortcuts for Mac Deep Dive

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Pokémon Brilliant Diamond on the Nintendo Switch * John's Pick: + Hawkeye (2012-2015)

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Links and Show NotesRewind* Getting Started with Shortcuts for Mac and the Stream Deck * Tweetbot 6.6 Gets Support for Creating Polls, Limiting Who Can Reply to Tweets * Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program That Will Provide Customers With Access to Tools, Parts, and Manuals * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - A tip for simplifying Shortcuts and Alfred integration
    - Federico's Obsidian shortcuts for appending text and webpage links to a section of his Dashboard note
    - Details on how John is using the Stream Deck,
    - An interview with BetterTouchTool developer Andreas Hegenberg

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 249 – More iPhone, iPad, and Mac Tips

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift
+ An Evening with Silk Sonic by Silk Sonic
+ 30 by Adele

• John's Pick:

  • Springboard: The Secret History of the First Real Smartphone by The Verge

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Links and Show NotesRewind* Kotaku Collects the Beautiful Artwork of Apple TV+’s Foundation * Michael Flarup Announces The iOS App Icon Book * Apple Releases Hooked, an Apple Original Podcast with No Ties to Other Properties * Coming Soon: The Fourth Annual MacStories Selects Awards, Featuring Expanded Readers’ Choice and New Lifetime Achievement Awards * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Mac keyboard tips
    - A Mac shortcut for cleaning up your Downloads folder
    - How Federico uses GameTrack
    - Two Reminders-based shortcuts from Club members
    - Brian King's M1 MacBook Pro video editing setup
    - Lots of apps

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 248 – Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups

Unwind* Federico's Picks: + Halo: Master Chief Collection on Game Pass + Forza: Horizon 5 * John's Pick: + The Ramp - Trailer

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This episode is sponsored by:* Daylite – It's Monterey Ready! Daylite on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review * Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 15.1 with SharePlay, Safari for iPad Fixes, Shortcuts Improvements, and More * Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations * Austin Mann on the M1 MacBook Pros * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - A collection of John's favorite XL widgets
    - Federico on the gap between Apple system apps and their Shortcuts actions
    - An all-new MacStories Unplugged that take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of John's macOS Monterey review.

• AppStories
  macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Final Fantasy VII Remake Episode INTERmission * John's Pick: + The Velvet Underground Special on Apple Music 1

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Links and Show NotesRewindMusic

• Apple Announces Availability of New HomePod mini Colors, AirPods, New MacBook Pros, and macOS Monterey
• Apple Introduces New Apple Music Plan, Siri Features, and HomePod Mini Colors
• Apple Announces New Third-Generation AirPods

Macs

• Apple Unveils the New 14 and 16-Inch MacBook Pros Powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max Systems-on-a-Chip

More Event Coverage

• Apple’s October 2021 Event: All The Small Things
• Apple’s October 18, 2021 Keynote: By the Numbers
• Replay Apple’s October 18, 2021 Keynote and Other Videos
• Replay Apple’s October 18, 2021 Keynote and Other Videos

Other Stories

• Yoink Brings Background Clipboard Monitoring to iOS and iPadOS 15 via Picture in Picture Workaround
• Mapper Safari Extension Automatically Redirects Google Maps Links to Apple Maps

Club MacStories

• MacStories Weekly
  • Federico continues his series on his Obsidan setup with a look at how he's using templates
  • John on favorite moments from Monday's event
  • A Mac widget tip
  • Lots of new apps

AppStories

• Apple's October Music and MacBook Pro Event

Unwind* John's Pick: + Foundation on TV+

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Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Frames 2.0: Faster, Lighter, and Featuring Support for iPhone 13, iPad mini, iPad 10.2”, iMac 24”, MacBook Air, and Multiple Languages * Apple Announces October 18, 2021 Media Event * ActiveTab Safari Extension Launched on iPad * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Federico on Remind Me Faster
    - A Reminders tip for applying tags to tasks with Siri
    - John on the future of read-it-later apps
    - Apps, links, and more

• AppStories

  • [AppStories, Episode 244 – iOS and iPadOS 15 Top Tips

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Metroid Dread on the Nintendo Switch * John's Pick: + Tweet Shelf

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Links and Show NotesRewind* Halide 2.5 Adds New Macro Mode * Hands On with AirPods’ New Find My Support * ActiveTab: A Simple Extension to Tell Which Safari 15 Tab is Active * Apple Watch Series 7 Orders Begin October 8th and Will Be Available Beginning October 15th * Google Appears to Have Stopped Serving AMP Search Results to Safari Users on iOS and iPadOS 15 * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly


    - Federico rethinks personal task management with Due and a new shortcut
    - John reviews the Roomba j7
    - Peter Zarko-Flynn's desk setup
+ MacStories Unplugged


    - Federico and John discuss how they advise friends and family about hardware updates, speculate about when the next Apple event will be and what the company might announce, and consider the impact Shortcuts bugs could have on automation across all of Apple's platforms.

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 243 – Safari Extensions for iPhone and iPad

Arcade Update* Crossy Road

Unwind* John's Pick: + Hot Wheels Unleashed for PS5

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Rewind* Apple Updates Pages with Screen View, Numbers with Pivot Tables, Keynote with Live Video, and More * CARROT Weather 5.4: XL Widgets, Time Sensitive Notifications, Complication Customization, Themes, Icons, and More * Safari Extensions for iOS and iPadOS 15: A Roundup of Our Favorites * How iPadOS 15 Ruined Chris Welch’s iPad Home Screen * Club MacStories

+ Monthly Log
    - Federico on Marvis Pro
    - John on setting up devices from scratch
+ John published the latest Macintosh Desktop Experience column all about his Loupedeck Live workflows
+ MacStories Weekly
    - Craft
    - Federico shares a Working Copy Shortcut for managing hidden folders on iOS and iPadOS
    - John has an iPhone drag and drop tip
    - Club Member JC shares their work setup

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 242 – iPad mini: Small Wonder

Unwind* Federico's Picks: + Lucifer, Season 6 + Lifeforms by Angles & Airwaves

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Links and Show NotesRewind* iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review * iOS and iPadOS 15 Review Extras: eBooks, Shortcuts, Making Of, Obsidian Plugins, Safari Extension Beta, and AppStories Live

+ Federico's Custom Obsidian Plugins
    - Export Markdown with Embeds: An Obsidian Plugin to Compile Documents with Embedded Notes
    - Markdown Insert: An Obsidian Plugin for Creating Markdown-Formatted Web and Image Links
    - Todoist Tasks: An Obsidian Plugin to Create Tasks in Todoist with Two-Way Linking

• iPad mini Review: Small Wonder
• Matthew Panzarino Tests the iPhone 13 Pro’s Cinematic Mode and Inteviews Apple Executives
• Austin Mann Puts the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Cameras Through Their Paces
• watchOS 8: The MacStories Review

• Club MacStories

  • MacStories Weekly
    • Coming Saturday:
      • The 'Making Of' Federico's iOS and iPadOS 15 review
      • Two Club-only advanced shortcuts
      • Lots of app coverage

  • AppStories

  • iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review

Unwind* John's Pick: + Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple’s September 14, 2021 Keynote: By the Numbers * Apple Updates the iPad mini and 10.2” iPad * Apple Watch Series 7: The MacStories Overview * The New iPhone 13 Lineup: The MacStories Overview * Replay Apple’s September 14, 2021 Keynote and Other Videos * Apple Announces New iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watch Availability * Shazam Crosses 1 Billion Songs Recognized from Control Center * What Does It All Mean?: A Look at Judge Gonzalez Rogers’ Decision in the Epic Versus Apple Trial * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
+ A collection of John's favorite Apple event moments
+ Accessorizing the new iPad mini
+ AppStories will be recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community next Monday, September 20th at 5:30 PM Eastern

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 240 – A Look at the HomeKit and tvOS Updates Coming Soon

Unwind* John's Pick: + John's Apple Music Playlist: 2021 Mix

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This episode is sponsored by:* Quill – Messaging to Make Your Team Better + Read more about Quill on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Rolls Out Updated Apple Maps with Nationwide Look Around, Improved Navigation, and More in Italy * FaceTime’s Audio and Video Take a Leap Forward With Apple’s Upcoming iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS Updates * Apple Announces September 14 Event * Apple’s Fall OS Updates Promise Deeper HomeKit and Entertainment Integration * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - The cross-platform OS updates that John is using the most
    - What an Apple event day is like at MacStories
    - ETA Giveaway
    - A Club member's iPad Home Screen
    - A Club member's desk setup

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 239 – Reminders, Notes, and App Customization

Unwind* Joint Pick: + Screen Violence by CHVRCHES

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Links and Show NotesRewind* Reminders’ Smart Lists Put Unprecedented Control in the Hands of Users * Building Calliope: A Technical Journey Through MacStories’ Big Software Project * Apple to Allow Reader Apps to Link to Account Management Pages on the Web in Early 2022 * Relay FM’s Third Annual Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Is Underway * MacStories Weekly

+ A PDF shortcut from Federico
+ John reviews The Clock
+ Rod Christiansen's desk setup
+ A Tempo giveaway

• AppStories

  • The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps

Unwind* John's Pick: + Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy on HBO Max * Alex's Pick: + Community on Netflix

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Links and Show NotesRewind* A Closer Look at the Club MacStories Perks Announced This Week * TestFlight for Mac Has Finally Arrived * Setting Up a Custom Domain for iCloud Email * Automation Academy and The Macintosh Desktop Experience: Exclusive Monthly Features for Club MacStories+ and Club Premier Members * Deeper on Calliope, Our New Web App for Club MacStories and AppStories * Introducing the All-New Club MacStories: New Tiers for More Original Content, Discord Community, Search and Custom RSS, and Our New ‘Calliope’ Web App * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Federico has a Quick Note templating tip
    - John collects a variety of ways to take advantage of the Club's new web app
    - Why we built Calliope
    - An Interview with Tempo developer Rahul Matta

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 237 – Introducing the All-New Club MacStories

Unwind* Alex's Pick: + League of Legends * John's Pick: + Mythic Quest, Season 2

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Rewind* Introducing AppStories+: An Extended, Ad-Free Edition Delivered Early * Mela: An Elegant and Innovative Recipe and Cooking App for iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - An Monday teaser
    - OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for MagSafe
    - John on the lead up to a big launch

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 236 – Sideloading Apps and Games on the iPhone and iPad

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Dynasty, Season 4 * John's Pick: + Solar Power by Lourde - Lorde – ‘Solar Power’ review: teen millionaire turned homebody reflects on the push and pull of the spotlight

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Rewind* MacStories

+ Apple Maps for iOS and iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey: The MacStories Overview
+ My Obsidian Setup, Part 1: Sync, Core Plugins, Workspaces, and Other Settings
+ Things Adds Extensive Markdown Support and Search for Extended Notes Attached to Tasks
+ Billie Eilish and Apple Music Promote Spatial Audio with Short Film*
+ Joanna Stern of The Wall Street Journal Interviews Craig Federighi About Apple’s Upcoming Child Safety Features

• Club MacStories

  • MacStories Weekly
    • Federico recommends Delta
    • Tips on how to set up Sofa
    • John's iPad Air Home Screen

  • AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 235 – An Interview with Malin Sundberg

Unwind* Alex's Pick: + Ted Lasso, Season 2 * John's Pick: + The Suicide Squad

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This episode is sponsored by:* FitnessView – All-in-One Health & Fitness Dashboard + Read more about FitnessView on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Announces Child Safety Features Coming This Fall * Fast Capture with Quick Note for iPad and Mac: The MacStories Overview * Apple Releases New Mac Keyboards and Pointing Devices

Club MacStories

• MacStories Weekly
  • Part 3 of Federico's Obsidian Setup Series covering his Dashboard note and the plugins and shortcuts he uses to manage it
  • An interview with Shahid Ahmad about the Playdate
  • John on when it's best to not automate something

AppStories

• AppStories, Episode 234 – Beta OS Impressions Continued

Unwind* Alex's Pick: + Outer Banks * John's Pick: + Panic Podcast, The Story of Playdate

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Links and Show NotesRewindApple Releases Remix Sessions, Sound Packs, and Producer Packs for GarageBand on the iPhone and iPad

Doppler for Mac Offers an Excellent Album and Artist-Focused Listening Experience for Your Owned Music Collection

Sofa 3.0 Adds New Ways to Manage Your Media Lists Along With a New Business Model

Apple Q3 2021 Results - $81.4 Billion Revenue

Club MacStories

• Monthly Log

  • Federico on managing his music collection on an Intel NUC using his iPad
  • John on his note-taking philosophy and why you should delete and archive more notes

  • MacStories Weekly

  • Federico recommends Roon, the client app for the music server running on the Intel NUC he wrote about in the Monthly Log

  • John shares a shortcut for converting podcast audio clips to text and saving them in Obsidian alongside the embedded audio file
  • Christopher Lawley shares his iPad Home Screens

  • MacStories Unplugged

  • Panic's Playdate

  • A conversation about 4th of July parades and real estate open houses leads to Italian private investigators and American personal injury lawyers
  • Federico invites members to play a guessing game

AppStories

• AppStories, Episode 233 – Building an Apple-Only Research and Writing Setup

Unwind* Federico and John's Joint Pick: + Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish

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• Two Months with Apple’s New M1 iMac
• CARROT Weather 5.3 Adds Smart Layouts and a Fun Weather Reports Feature
• New Tokyo level of Skate City Will Debut Alongside Skateboarding Becoming an Official Olympic Sport
• Apple Music to Livestream Sold-Out Atlanta Listening Event for Kanye West’s Next Album, DONDA

• Club MacStories

  • MacStories Weekly
    • Part two of Federico's Obsidian series covering the template he uses and some of his favorite plugins
    • A collection of Mac screen recording apps
    • John on always-on display rumors and his experiments with using his iPhone and iPad with Auto Lock disabled

  • AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 233 – An Interview with Gui Rambo

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time by The Maine * John's Pick: + Hacks on HBO Max - “Hacks” Pits Zoomer Against Boomer

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Links and Show NotesRewindTroubles with HomePod’s audioOS Beta

Apple Quietly Releases MagSafe Battery Pack

Emojipedia Publishes Renderings of Draft Emoji

Club MacStories

MacStories Weekly

• Federico kicks off a series of stories on his Obsidian setup
• John shares his early experiments with Shortcuts for Mac

AppStories

• AppStories, Episode 231 – The App Customization Trend

Apple Arcade Update

• Alto's Odyssey: Lost City
• Angry Birds Reloaded
• Doodle God Universe

Unwind* John's Pick: + Black Widow on Disney+

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Rewind* Team Alto Releases Trailer for Alto’s Odyssey: Lost City, A Special Edition of the Original Game Coming to Apple Arcade * Transloader 3: A Simple, Versatile Way to Remotely Manage Mac File Downloads from an iPhone or iPad * Kensington Releases Two-Piece StudioCaddy Charging Station and Organizer for Apple Devices * Club MacStories * MacStories Weekly

+ Beyond iPhone and iPad Gaming
+ Safari tab tips for macOS Monterey
+ Unabridged interviews with Majid Jabrayilov, Ish ShaBazz, Sawyer Blatz, and John Sundell
+ MacStories Unplugged

• AppStories

  • AppStories 230 – An Interview with Marcos Tanaka

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Metroid: Zero Mission * John's Pick: + Hurt is Boring by fanclubwallet

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This episode is sponsored by:* Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw + Learn more on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* MacStories Developer Debrief: WWDC 2021 * Three Weeks with iOS and iPadOS 15: Foundational Updates * Apple Opens First Public Betas for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS * macOS Monterey First Impressions: The Start of a New Era * Pixelmator Pro 2.1 Adds ML Crop, Quick Fill Color, and Text Tool Updates * Apple Watch International Collection Introduced, Featuring 22 Sports Loop Bands and Coordinated Watch Faces * Latest iOS and iPadOS 15 Betas Allow Apps to Request Access to More RAM * Club MacStories

+ Monthly Log
    - Safari Tab Groups
    - Flexible Work Environments
+ MacStories Weekly
    - Command Browser
    - Five things you may have missed in the iOS and iPadOS 15 betas
    - Unabridged versions of three developer interviews from our developer debrief feature story

• AppStories

  • AppStories 229 – Shortcuts Preview

Unwind* John's Pick: + The Dry

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This episode is sponsored by:* GoodTask – Get It Done With the Task Manager Based on Apple's Reminders and Calendars + Read more about GoodTask on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Dr. Drang on How Shortcuts Fits Into Existing Mac Automation * Photo Editing and Management App Darkroom Adds Extensive Shortcuts Support * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Federico re-engineers his Timery timer setup in Shortcuts
    - John covers the many ways to use Shortcuts on the Mac
    - A Remote Control & Mobile Mouse giveaway
    - Results of our WWDC 2021 straw poll

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 228 – Federico's Research and Note-Taking Setup

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + The Bold Type - On Hulu in the US * John's Pick: + Long Lost by Lord Huron

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This episode is sponsored by:* MacStadium – The Developer Cloud for Mac + Learn more on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Five Years Ago, Apple Released a Comic Book of the App Store Review Guidelines * Shazam Passes 1 Billion Monthly Songs Recognized for a Lifetime Total of More Than 50 Billion * Apple Podcasts Channels and Subscriptions Launch * Everyday Robots Releases A Two-Part WWDC 2021 Developer Special * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Federico on his new iOS and iPadOS review Focus mode
    - John imagines his ideal research app
    - An interview with Apollo developer Christian Selig
    - A Pillow giveaway
    - A reader poll

• AppStories

  • AppStories 226 – Three Features That Set iOS 15 Apart
  • AppStories 227 – 2021 Apple Design Award Winners: The AppStories Interviews

Unwind* Alex Guyot's Pick:

+ Loki on Disney+

• John's Pick:

  • The Courier

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This episode is sponsored by:* Daylite – The CRM with Apple Fans in Mind. * Raycast – Goodbye Spotlight. Hello Raycast.

Links and Show NotesRewind* iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Overview * macOS Monterey: The MacStories Overview * Shortcuts for Mac: The Future Is Now * watchOS 8: The MacStories Overview * Apple Begins Streaming Spatial Audio and Lossless Tracks on Apple Music * Eddy Cue On Why Spatial Audio Is a Game-Changer * Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Record Label Pages * 2021 Apple Design Awards Given to Twelve Developers

Club MacStories

• MacStories Weekly
  • Coming Saturday, a WWDC themed issue for Club members.

AppStories

• AppStories 222 – WWDC 2021: Keynote Overview and Reactions
• AppStories 223 – WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for the Mac, iPad Keyboard Navigation, and Developer Tools
• AppStories 224 – WWDC 2021: Shortcuts’ Folder and File Actions, Quick Note, and Safari
• AppStories 225 – WWDC 2021: Safari Web Extensions and Live Text

UnwindFederico's Pick:

• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

John's Pick:

• Solar Power by Lorde

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This episode is sponsored by:* Genius Scan – A Scanner in Your Pocket + Read more about Genius Scan on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Timery Comes to the Mac and Makes Time Tracking With Toggl Easier Than Ever * HomeRun 2 Launches as a New App with Home Screen Widgets, an In-App Grid System, and an Updated Watch Complication Editor * Apple Tells CNET It’s Making Privacy Changes to AirTags and Has an Android App Coming Later This Year * Apple Design Award Finalists Announced * Apple Announces the Winners of the WWDC Swift Student Challenge * Vidit Bhargava’s Design Concept for a Menu Bar and Multitasking on iPadOS * Apple Captured in a Single Email Message * Apple Tells CNET It’s Making Privacy Changes to AirTags and Has an Android App Coming Later This Year * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Unplugged
    - John has an update on his cul-de-sac, we preview MacStories' upcoming WWDC coverage, and Federico lifts the veil on Apple's restoration of historic Palazzo Marignoli, home of the company's latest flagship retail store.
+ MacStories Weekly
    - ReadKit
    - A collection of iOS apps for Readers
    - A tip for removing Home hubs
    - Lots of App Debuts
    - A Timery giveaway

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 221 – Our tvOS 15 and watchOS 8 Wishes

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Nothing is True & Everything is Possible by Enter Shikari

• John's Pick:

  • Blue Weekend by Wolf Alice

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This episode is sponsored by:* HabitMinder – Change Your Habits, Change Your Life + Read more about HabitMinder on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple’s Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome * Apple Announces WWDC 2021 Schedule * Apple’s Developer Forums Gain Tagging Tools, RSS Feeds, and More Ahead of WWDC * iOS and iPadOS 14.6 Released with Apple Card Family, Podcasts Subscriptions, Updates to AirTags and Find My, and More * Joe Rosensteel Reviews the New Apple TV 4K * Stephen Hackett Compares the Orange M1 iMac to Its Tangerine G3 Predecessor * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Federico's lossless music streaming experiments continue with a new DAC
    - John considers the impact of Apple's unclear home entertainment message on his AV setup
    - A tip on scanning to your Mac from an iPhone or iPad
    - A preview of next week's MacStories Unplugged episode

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 220 – Our iPad 15 Wishes

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ The Pitch Perfect Trilogy

• John's Pick:

  • The Mosquito Coast

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This episode is sponsored by:* Bartender – Take Control of Your Menu Bar + Read more about Bartender on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby * Austin Mann on the M1 iPad Pro for Pro Photographers * M1 iMac Review Roundup * Apple Announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Playback for Apple Music Subscribers Coming in June * AirPods and HomePods Will Not Support Apple Music’s New Lossless Audio * Apple Releases Two Pride Watch Bands and a New Pride Watch Face * Lux Delivers an iPad Version of Halide That Addresses the Unique Challenges of iPad Photography * Pok Pok Playroom: A Delightful Digital Toybox for Kids * Apple Introduces Affiliate Program for Podcasts Subscriptions * Apple Announces SignTime and Many Other Accessibility Features Coming to Its Products * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
+ Wallpaper Collection
+ A Mac window management tip
+ Federico on using a DAC to listen to lossless music

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 218 – Our iOS 15 Wishes
  • AppStories, Episode 219 – Federico's 2021 iPad Pro Review: Step Into the Capture Zone

Unwind* Federico's Half Pick:

+ SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo

• John's Pick:

  • Delta Kream by The Black Keys

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This episode is sponsored by:* Musens – The Beautiful Music Player + Read more about Musens on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Photo Editor and Organizer Darkroom Adds New Clarity Tool * Pixelmator Pro Teases ML Crop Feature and Announces a 50% Off Sale * Apple Prepares to Open Its Latest Flagship Store in Rome's Historic Via del Corso Shopping District * Snowman Announces New Creative Studio and Its First App, Pok Pok Playroom, A Digital Play Experience for Kids * Shortcuts Needs a Notification Toggle * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Darkroom
    - A Morpho Converter giveaway
    - Recording Streaming Video with PlayOn and Channels
    - Don’t treat your RSS and Twitter like inboxes

• AppStories
  • AppStories, Episode 217 – Our 2021 macOS WWDC Wishes

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + SLEEPS SOCIETY by While She Sleeps * John's Picks: + The Gathering by Frank Turner - I Won’t Sit Down: Songwriting with Frank Turner (Part 1) - I Won’t Sit Down: Songwriting with Frank Turner (Part 2) + Blood Bunny by chloe moriondo

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This episode is sponsored by:* Inoreader – Take Back Control of Your News Feed + Read more about Inoreader on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* MacStories

+ Epic Versus Apple: The MacStories Overview
+ CARROT Weather 5.2 Revamps Layout Customization and Adds New Sections and Data
+ Deezer’s New HomePod Integration Supports Hi-Res Audio Playback

• Club MacStories

  • MacStories Weekly
    • A collection of plain text apps that aren't text editors
    • Federico jumps through some hoops to get his Toggl data into Timemator
    • An interview with Six Colors' Jason Snell
    • A Scorecard giveaway

  • AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 216 – Substack, Email, and Data Portability

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Press Reset by Jason Schreier available May 11th - Triple Click Podcast - Jason Schreier on Twitter * John's Pick: + Pikuniku - Trailer - Steam - Nintendo Switch

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This episode is sponsored by:* Honeybadger – Your Secret Weapon for Exception, Uptime, and Cron Monitoring + Read more about Honeybadger on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* MacStories

+ iOS and iPadOS 14.5: The MacStories Overview
+ Hands-On With Apple Music’s New Collections of Chart-Toppers in Cities Around the World
+ “Your Information Is for Sale. You Have Become the Product.”
+ 1Blocker 4.0 Adds In-App Tracker Blocking with Its New Firewall Feature
+ Updated Eve Energy Smart Plug and Energy Meter Released with Thread Support
+ Spotify Rolling Out Redesigned ‘Your Library’ Page for Mobile Apps
+ Apple Q2 2021 Results - $89.58 Billion Revenue
+ Apple Increases Planned US Investment by 20 Percent over Five Years, and Will Build a North Carolina Campus

• Club MacStories

  • Monthly Log

    • John on two tentpole features the Mac and iPad need

    • Federico updates his desk setup with a new keyboard

      • MacStories Weekly

    • Muse

    • A SoundSource Tip
    • Federico explains how to migrate thousands of email messages
    • A 1Blocker giveaway
    • AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 215 – iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Ted Lasso, Apple TV+ * John's Pick: + Metamuse – No data moat with Balint Orosz

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This episode is sponsored by:* Boom 3D – Experience Immersive Audio on Your Mac + Read more about Boom 3D on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewindBartender 4.0 Offers Powerful New Control Over Your Mac’s Menu Bar Apps

New iPad Pros Announced with the M1 Chipset, Thunderbolt, 5G, New Cameras, and a Liquid Retina XDR Display on the 12.9” Model

‘The iPad Pro Is a Killer Machine but its Software Is Killing Me’

Apple Shows Off New M1 iMacs in Beautiful, Vibrant Colors

How to Enjoy the New iMac Hello Screen Saver on Any M1 Mac

Apple Music Editorial Content Is Coming to Apple News

Apple Reveals AirTags for Tracking Personal Items Using Its Find My Network

AirTag Review Roundup

‘How Apple Designed AirTags to Be Privacy-First and Stalker-Proof’

Apple Announces Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

Apple Updates the Apple TV 4K with a New Siri Remote, Enhanced Video Support, and Color Calibration Tools

Apple Announces Apple Card Family

Apple Introduces New Spring iPhone 12 Finishes and Accessory Colors

Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta Launches on the Mac, PC, iPhones, and iPads

Microsoft to Begin Beta Testing Xbox Cloud Gaming on the iPhone and iPad

Apple’s April 2021 Event: All the Little Things

Apple’s April 20, 2021 Keynote: By the Numbers

Replay Apple’s April 20, 2021 Keynote and Other Videos

Apple Marks Earth Day 2021 with a Focus on Environmental Justice, Curated Content, and an Apple Watch Challenge

Club MacStories

• MacStories Weekly
  • Federico recommends Mailbrew
  • John's collection of favorite event moments
  • Interview with Stephen Hackett about new iMacs
• MacStories Unplugged – Viva L'Umarell: John discovers a hyper-niche Italian subcultures and a discussion of American suburbia leads to a very Federico story.

AppStories

• AppStories, Episode 214 – Alternative and Companion Streaming Services

Unwind* John's Pick: + The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix - Trailer

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This episode is sponsored by:* MindNode – Ever Had a Geistesblitz? + Read more about MindNode on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Announces Online Media Event for April 20, 2021 * Spotify Announces Car Thing: Dedicated Audio Streaming Hardware for Drivers * Apple Expands Fitness+ Offerings with New Classes Designed for Pregnancy and Older Adults, New Trainers, and Time to Walk with Jane Fonda * Quinn Nelson’s Approach to Home Automation * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Federico unveils MusicLink a shortcut that creates links to multiple music services and John shows how to link GoodTask and Craft using a shortcut
    - ```
    John recommends CardioBot
    ```
    - ```
    An interview with iOS developer and Sofa creator Shawn Hickman
    ```
    - ```
    Apps, and more.
    ```

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 213 – Music Part 2: Music Discovery, Playback, and Utility Apps

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + By the Lips EP by Glimmers - Apple Music - Spotify * John's Pick: + The Great British Baking Show - Trailer

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This episode is sponsored by:* Daylite – Do Big Things With Your Small Business + Read more about Daylite on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Albums 4.0: A Must-Have App for Music Lovers * HomePaper: A Handy Utility for Creating Beautiful Home App Wallpapers * Kara Swisher Interviews Apple CEO Cook for Sway * Apple Arcade Expands More Originals and iOS Classics * Why Today Feels like a Quiet Turning Point for Video Games * Apple Court Filing Details ‘Project Liberty,’ Epic’s Plan to Free Itself of App Store Commissions * Apple Announces Find My Network and Three Initial Accessory Maker Partners

Club MacStories

• MacStories Weekly
  • Federico shares a 'smart append' shortcut for plain text files
  • John shares some favorite movie tracker apps plus a shortcut for creating a 'Watch Later' playlist of videos using Downie

AppStories

• AppStories, Episode 212 – Music Part 1: How We Listen

Unwind* Apple Arcade Update + The Last Campfire + Fantasian * Federico and John's Pick: + Fearless (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift

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This episode is sponsored by:* Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw + Read more about Concepts on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewindApple Announces That WWDC 2021 Will Be Online-Only Again from June 7 - 11

A First Look at the Apple Developer App’s New Design and Search Functionality

HoverBar Duo: The MacStories Review

Darkroom 5.2 Improves Photo Management with New Flag and Reject Functionality

Spotify Launches New ‘Spotify Mixes’ with Personalized Playlists Based on Artists, Genres, and Decades

Apple and Others Invest $50 million into Music Distributor UnitedMasters

COVID-19 Travel Guidance for Airports Begins Appearing in Apple Maps

Google Announces New Maps Features, Including Indoor Live View, Weather and Air Pollution Layers, and Eco-Friendly Driving Directions

Siri Adds Two New English Speaking Voices and Lets Users Choose Among Them

The Case for Shortcuts on the Mac

Club MacStories

• Monthly Log
  • Federico checks in on his 3-month long Spotify experiment
  • John on changes to macOS that he'd like to see announced at WWDC this year
• MacStories Weekly
  • Federico ends his quest for the perfect read later setup with new hardware
  • John spotlights Highlights for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • An interview with iOS Dev Weekly's Dave Verwer
  • A Bartender 4 tip
  • Apps, Q&A and more.

AppStories

• AppStories, Episode 211 – Apple at Home

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Superstore * John's Pick: + Godzilla vs. Kong - Trailer

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This episode is sponsored by:* Ulysses – The Ultimate Writing App for Mac, iPad and iPhone + Read more about Ulysses on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Recently-Created Shortcuts Links Are Currently Broken * 20 Years Ago, Mac OS X Set the Stage for Today’s Apple * Reflector 4 Updated with Modern UI and M1 Mac Support * Spotify Updating Home Hub with Recently Played Section, Deeper Podcast Integration * The Pleasures of Conversing via Voice Text * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - ```
    Federico experiments with Firefox on iOS
    ```
    - John builds PDF-based read later workflow with three-shortcuts
    - ```
    MacStories Recommends: Calendar 366 
    ```

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 210 – Imagining the Perfect Read-It-Later App

Unwind* Arcade Preview: + Hitchhiker is out + Fantasian will be a two-part game + Wonderbox is coming soon * Federico's Picks: + Titanfall 2 on Xbox Game Pass - Trailer * John's Pick: + John bought Okami HD + The Head on HBO Max - Trailer

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This episode is sponsored by:* Raycast – Goodbye Spotlight, Hello Raycast + Read more about Raycast on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* First Impressions: Kensington’s StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation * Nova Review: Panic’s Code Editor Demonstrates Why Mac-like Design Matters * Downtime Organizer Sofa Adds Apps, Audiobooks, Board Games, Deeplinking, Backups, and More Themes * Apple Maps Adds COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in the US * Apple’s Perplexing Home Strategy * Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - ```
    Federico shares three more Taio automations
    ```
    - John on CleanShot X
    - An Interview with Sawyer Blatz, developer of Nudget

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 209 – Can Apps Still Surprise Us?

Unwind* Arcade Preview: + Cozy Grove + HitchHiker * Federico's Picks: + Federico spends John's money on the Nintendo eShop - Nintendo eShop publisher sales have begun — here are the best deals + Outriders demo on Xbox + weapon and that won't save us by Against The Current * John's Pick: + Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

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RewindAdobe Fresco: A Fun and Powerful iPad Drawing and Painting App For Pros and Novices

Sonos Announces the AirPlay 2-Compatible Roam Portable Speaker

Apple Launches Kid-Friendly Podcast Collections

Men’s Health Goes Behind-the-Scenes at Apple’s Fitness+ Studio

Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro

Club MacStories

MacStories Weekly

• Federico shares three Taio automations
• John on how to incorporate Twitter into your RSS reader
• IINA Mac media player

MacStories Unplugged

• Breaking dishes and other pandemic phenomena
• Apple Arcade check-in

AppStories

• AppStories, Episode 208 – Reading Newsletters

UnwindFederico's Pick:

• Final Fantasy VII Remake

John's Picks:

• Spinning by No Rome, Charli XCX, and The 1975
• Serotonin by girl in red

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This episode is sponsored by:* SaneBox – Organize Your Inbox and Never Waste Time on Email Again + Read more about SaneBox on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Coppice: Visual Note-Taking and Research for the Mac * Eve Systems Announces That Its New Eve Energy Smart Plug and Eve Weather HomeKit Devices Will Support Thread * Apple Clarifies Ability to ‘Set Default’ Audio Apps in iOS 14.5 * Spotify Adding Genre and Mood Filters for Liked Songs * Apple Launches Service for Transferring iCloud Photos and Videos to Google Photos * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - ```
    Federico's Home Screens
    ```
    - Alex on MagSafe chargers
    - John with GoodTask Tips and a shortcut for extracting URLs from long Craft documents

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 207 – Shortcuts Wish List, 2021 Edition

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Electric Century by Electric Century
    - Kerrang! Interview with Mikey Way

• John's Pick:

  • Little Oblivions by Julien Baker
    • Also mentioned, boygenius EP by boygenius

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This episode is sponsored by:* MenuBar Stats – Advanced Mac System Monitoring + Read more about MenuBar Stats on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Frames, Now with Support for the 2020 iPad Air * DarkModeBuddy: Automatic Light and Dark Mode Switching Based on Ambient Light * The Mortality of Software * Nudget Review: Budgeting Made Simple * Spotify Announces It Will Offer a New CD-Quality, Lossless Streaming Music Tier Later This Year * Genius Scan 6.0: A Sophisticated iPhone and iPad Scanning App for All Kinds of Users * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Broadcasts
    - Automating external drive ejection on the Mac with the press of a HomeKit button
    - Federico explores a new read later and RSS workflow

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 206 – What Should the iPad Steal from the Mac?

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ For All Mankind, Season 2

• John's Pick:

  • Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry

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This episode is sponsored by:* UpNote – The Best App for Notes Writing and Organizing + Read more about UpNote on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Logitech Circle View Doorbell Offers Superior Camera Hardware with the Benefits of HomeKit Secure Video * Kitty Letter: A Silly, Challenging, and Addictive Word Game from Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal * ‘For All Mankind’ Companion Podcast Launching Friday from Apple TV+ * Apple Updates Its Platform Security User Guide * Emojipedia Previews the Emoji Included in the Second Beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Spotify Stations
    - A collection of diagramming and mind map apps
    - A detailed look at John's task management setup in GoodTask

• AppStories

  • AppStories, Episode 205 – What Should the Mac Steal from the iPad?

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Luigi's Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch * John's Pick: + Infinite Quest For The Rainbow Butthole by Lucy Daydream

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This episode is sponsored by:* BetterTouchTool – Customize Your Input Devices + Read more about BetterTouchTool on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Power-User HomeKit App Home+ 5 Adds Automation Folders, Backups, and a Fresh Design * Hands-On with the Apple Store’s Insta360 ONE X2 Camera Bundle * Maps Adds Accident, Hazard, and Speed Check Reporting Using the iPhone, CarPlay, and Siri to the iOS 14.5 Beta * Austin Carr and Mark Gurman on Tim Cook’s Apple * iOS and iPadOS 14.5 Betas Let Users Pick The Default Streaming Music Service Used by Siri * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly


    - GameTrack
    - Screenshot and screen recording apps
    - An Opener app tip
    - Federico's ongoing widget experiments
+ MacStories Unplugged


    - A productivity parable
    - Boston slang
    - Regional Italian accents

• AppStories

  • Episode 204 – iPhone and iPad Accessory Extravaganza

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Super Mario World 3D + Bowser's Fury

• John's Pick:

  • FLOWERS for VASES / descansos by Hayley Williams

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This episode is sponsored by:* SaneBox – Organize Your Inbox, and Never Waste Time on Email Again + Read more about SaneBox on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* The M1 Mac mini and MacBook Air: A Giant Leap Forward for All Mac Users * GoodTask 6.4 Brings Kanban-style Board View for Reminders Lists and Smart Lists * Text Case Adds Customizable Flows: User-Created, Multi-Step Text Transformation * Apple Releases Betas with Face ID Plus Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking, App Tracking Transparency, and Other New Features * Apple Releases macOS 11.3 Beta with New Safari Features, Reminders Sorting, Music Updates, and Improvements to iOS and iPadOS Apps Running on M1 Macs * CARROT Weather 5 Introduces New Design Elements, Custom Interface Builder, and More * Inc. Interviews David Smith About Widgetsmith’s Astonishing Success * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Downie
    - John's updates his over-the-air TV setup with a new antenna and Channels

• AppStories

  • Episode 203 – Everything but the Text Editor

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Jimmy Eat World: Phoenix Sessions

• John's Pick:

  • WandaVision on Disney+

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This episode is sponsored by:* Re:Schedule – Meetings Made Easy + Read more about Re:Schedule on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Publishes ‘A Day in the Life of Your Data’ Case Study and Reveals That App Tracking Transparency is Coming in the Spring * Apple Releases OS Updates with Better Music Hand Off for HomePod mini, Improvements to QR Code Scanning and Bluetooth Settings, the Unity Watch Face, and More * Tweetbot 6 Moves to Subscription Pricing * Apple Unveils ‘Time to Walk’ for Fitness+ * Apple Celebrates Black History Month with Features Across Its Products * How Matt Birchler Is Using Hey Email, Almost One Year Later * Apple Breaks Records with $111.4 Billion in Revenue for Q1 2021 * Apple Announces That Dan Riccio Is Moving to a New Role at the Company, and John Ternus Is Stepping in as Senior VP of Hardware Engineering * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - SnapMotion
    - Spotify shortcuts
    - Alex's Apple Watch setup
    - An interview with Jim Metzendorf

• AppStories

  • Episode 202 – App Modularity

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Dynasty on Netflix * John's Pick: + Song Exploder on Netflix

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Rewind* MindNode's Newly-Editable Outline View Adds a Terrific New Dimension to the Mind Mapping App's Mac Version * Doodle Jump 2 Review: A Modern Take on a Classic * Apple Partners with VolunteerMatch to Feature Local Volunteer Opportunities in Apple Maps * Apple Podcasts Adds Spotlight Editorial Feature * Apple Spotlights iPhone 12 Photography * Club MacStories + MacStories Weekly + A collection of clipboard manager apps + A shortcut for exporting links from Craft + A mini-review of the OWC Thunderbolt Hub + Federico Finds a way to add tasks to Apple's Reminders app from his Amazon Echo * AppStories + Episode 201 – Automating Your Home

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ drivers license by Jxdn
+ Jxdn
+ Original version of drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo
+ John's Pick:
+ Mr. Mayor on NBC

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This episode is sponsored by:* Unite 4 – Turn Websites into Apps on Your Mac + Read more about Unite 4 on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* CES Rundown: Highlights of This Year’s Most Intriguing (and Bizarre) Announcements * Apple Announces Major Expansion of Its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative * Puppr Review: Teach Your Dog New Tricks * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly


    - Bartender 4
    - 16 giveaways of productivity apps
    - Federico's GoodTask quick action setup
    - Apps to expand your HomeKit experience
+ MacStories Unplugged: Food, Travel, and Very Good Dogs


    - In this episode of MacStories Unplugged, Federico and John share the foods they miss from their past travels, discuss the frustrations with dining out and traveling with two very good dogs, and have some advice on stepping back from the brink before burnout takes hold.

• AppStories

  • Episode 200 – Workflows Revisited: Calendars, Communications, and a Surprise

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist, Season 2 on NBC * John's Pick: + The Flight Attendant on HBO Max

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This episode is sponsored by:* SaneBox – Organize Your Inbox, and Never Waste Time on Email Again + Read more about SaneBox on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Two Months with the HomePod mini: More Than Meets the Eye * Apple Recaps Its 2020 Services, Including the App Store’s Record-Breaking Holiday Season * Dato Review: Calendar Events and Time Zones From Your Mac’s Menu Bar * Scenecuts Adds Effortless Access to HomeKit Scenes in Your Mac's Menu Bar * Fitness Totals Review: Effortlessly Surface Fitness Data and Track Your Progress * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Strong Workout Tracker
    - 11 giveaways for health, fitness, and wellness apps
    - A personal automation for activating Do Not Disturb on an iPhone and Mac simultaneously
    - John's 2021 Apple hardware and app wishes for 2021

Unwind* John's Pick: + Console Wars on CBS All Access

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This episode is sponsored by:* Agenda – Date-Focused Note Taking + Read more about Agenda on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* MacStories Selects 2020: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year * Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.3 with Apple ProRAW, App Clip Codes, Fitness+ Support, and Direct App Launches from Shortcuts * Fitness+ Review Roundup * Apple Releases Cardio Fitness Notifications for Apple Watch * Headland Review: Fight Your Way Through a World of Imagination * AirPods Max Power Management Explained by Updated Apple Support Document * Pro Photographer Austin Mann Explains ProRAW * Developer Ben Sandofsky on ProRAW and Halide Mark II's Implementation of the New Format * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Wonder - a simple, elegant Wikipedia browser and research tool
    - A collection of Home Screen customization tools
    - Federico on how he's using Timery and GoodTask widgets
    - A big interview with Balint Orosz, founder and CEO of Craft

• AppStories

  • Episode 198 – The 2020 MacStories Selects Awards

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Ori and the Blind Forest on Xbox

• John's Pick:

  • evermore by Taylor Swift

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This episode is sponsored by:* Halide Mark II – The Best Pro Camera For iPhone + Read more about Halide on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Announces AirPods Max: Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Available Just in Time for the Holidays * AirPods Max First Impressions Roundup * Fitness+ Service Launching December 14th * The Wall Street Journal Interviews Apple’s Jay Blahnik on Fitness+ * ShortSwitch: A Shortcut to Quickly Import Screenshots and Videos from a Nintendo Switch on Your iPhone and iPad * Apple Frames, Now with Support for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max * Level Touch: A HomeKit-Enabled Smart Lock That Everyone in Your Household Can Appreciate * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - A collection of modern note-taking apps
    - A shortcut for generating PDFs linked on a website,
    - Alex takes a trip down memory lane with Phoenix

• MacStories Unplugged

  • Using Craft for work

  • AppStories

  • Episode 197 – Workflows Revisited: Note-Taking

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ The Last Campfire by Hello Games

• John's Pick:

  • Marvel's latest Black Widow series written by Kelly Thompson and art by Elena Casagrande

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This episode is sponsored by:* pCloud – How Does 2TB Lifetime Cloud Storage Sound? + Read more about pCloud on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple Names App of the Year Winners * Apple Recognizes Best Books, Audiobooks, and Podcasts of 2020 * Year-End Music Insights From Apple's Replay 2020 and Top 100 Playlists, Plus MacStories' Apple Music Wrapped Shortcut * Apple Announces Partnership with (RED) to Combat HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 and Highlights Its PPE Donations in Zambia * Amazon Rolling Out "Type with Alexa" Feature in iOS App * Downloading YouTube Videos on iPad with youtube-dl and a-Shell * Peter McKinnon on Apple’s MagSafe Wallet * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - A collection of focused Mac utilities
    - Federico's custom menu bar URL scheme launcher

• AppStories

  • Episode 196 – Workflows Revisited: Email

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Plastic Hearts by Miley Cyrus
+ Wonder by Shawn Mendes

• John's Pick:

  • folklore: the long pond studio sessions by Taylor Swift
  • Indie Chillout

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This episode is sponsored by:* Permute – Quick Image, Audio, and Video Conversion + Read more about Permute on MacStories + Get 20% off on Permute for a limited time

Links and Show NotesRewind* MacStories Shortcuts Icons and Perspective Icons: 40% Off from Black Friday to Cyber Monday * macOS Big Sur: Widget Roundup * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly


    - John's Holiday Gift Guide
    - Reading DRM-Free EPUBs in MarginNote for iPad
    - Tips for Remote Tech Support
    - Mac Dictation and Big Sur beta tips
+ MacStories Unplugged: The Year in Music, 2020 Edition


    - Federico and John share their Apple Music playlists, collecting their favorite songs of 2020, pick their albums of the year, second-guess the Grammy nominations, and each chooses five bands that define their tastes in music.

• AppStories

  • Episode 195 – App Store Changes and Apple’s Evolving Relationship with Developers

Unwind* Federico's Picks:

+ Hades
    - The genius of Hades’ God Mode
+ All You're Dreaming Of by Liam Gallagher

• John's Picks:

  • folklore: the long pond studio sessions by Taylor Swift
  • The 10-Year Hunt for the Lost McDonald's DS Game by Nick Robinson

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This episode is sponsored by:* Downie – Easily Download Videos From YouTube and Thousands of Different Sites + Read more about Downie on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Club MacStories * Apple Reduces App Store Commissions to 15% for Small Businesses Starting Next Year * Apple M1 Mac Review Roundup: Big Performance and Battery Gains * Apple Launches an Embeddable Web Players for Podcasts * Winners of the Second Annual Apple Music Awards Announced * GitHub Reinstates youtube-dl, Commits to New Policies for Protecting Developers * Sebastiaan de With Reviews the iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera * Custom Shortcut Icons No Longer Open the Shortcuts App First in iOS 14.3 Beta 2 * iOS 14.2, JIT, and Emulation at Full Performance * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - Crossy Road
    - Today ReScheduler shortcut updated to take advantage of ‘native’ edit reminder action
    - Big Sur widget tips (John)
    - What the M1 means to the native vs. web app debate

• AppStories

  • Episode 194 – macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ The Pathless
+ Halo: The Master Chief Collection
    - Wikipedia
    - Halo: The Master Chief Collection is Now Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
    - Halo Quick Resume

• John's Pick:

  • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.
  • Game & Watch - History on WikipediaFollow us on Twitter
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This episode is sponsored by:* GoodTask – Better Widgets for Reminders and Calendars on iOS 14 + Read more about GoodTask on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewindBestPhotos 3 Introduces Calendar View, A New Compare Interface, and More

iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini Review Roundup

Austin Mann’s iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Review

PetaPixel Interviews Apple Executives on iPhone Camera Design Philosophy

Apple Announces Availability of New M1-Based Macs and macOS Big Sur

Replay Apple’s November 2020 Presentation and Other Videos

Apple’s November 2020 Event: By the Numbers

Apple Unveils New M1 Apple Silicon Chip for Macs

The M1 MacBook Air and 13” MacBook Pro: The MacStories Overview

The M1 Mac mini: The MacStories Overview

MusicBot 1.1 Brings Shazam Integration, Music News and Reviews, Release Dates, Compact UI, and More

Coming Soon: The 2020 Edition of the MacStories Selects Awards

AirBuddy 2 Review: Fine-Grained, Customizable Control of the Wireless Headphones and Devices Connected to Your Mac

iPhone and iPad Apps Are Coming to the Mac App Store

Apple Add Automatic Updates in TestFlight 3.0

Craft Review: A Powerful, Native Notes and Collaboration App

HomePod mini Review Roundup

macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review

The Independent Interviews Federighi, Joz, and Ternus on M1 Macs

Club MacStories

• MacStories Weekly
  • Collection: November Event Highlights
  • Behind the Scenes: The MacStories Big Sur Review
  • Federico: iPad Features I'd Miss on an Apple Silicon Mac
  • An interview with PCalc developer James Thomson
• MacStories Unplugged

AppStories

• Episode 193 – iOS Apps We Want on the Mac

Unwind* Federico's Pick: + Hyrule Warriors

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This episode is sponsored by:* Shake – Bug Reporting Tool for Your Mobile App + Read more about Shake on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Apple One Subscription Bundles Are Now Available * Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.2 with New Emoji, Wallpapers, AirPlay 2 Interface, AR Face Detection, and Shazam Toggle for Control Center * Switching Your Default HomePod Music Service to Pandora * Apple Announces November 10, 2020 Online Media Event * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - MacStories Favorite: Doodle Jump
    - Shortcuts Requests, including a way to archive webpages as images
    - John on what running iPhone and iPad apps on Apple silicon Mac might be like

• AppStories

  • Episode 192 – How Widgets Have Changed the Way We Use Our Devices

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ girlfriends by girlfriends

• John's Pick:

  • Queen's Gambit on Netflix

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This episode is sponsored by:* Sketch – The Design Platform Trusted by Over One Million People + Read more about Sketch on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewind* Using Soor’s Widgets and Magic Mixes * Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System * Apple Signs Jon Stewart to Expansive Deal for TV+ Series and More * Clips 3.0 Brings New Video Aspect Ratios and an Upgraded iPad Experience * Shortcuts Corner: Apple Frames for iPhone 12 and SE, Get Image Resolution, Encode Images to Base64, and Search Articles in Reeder * Microsoft Is Rolling Out iPad Pointer Support to Its Office Suite * Club MacStories

+ MacStories Weekly
    - MacStories Favorite: Pixelmator Pro
    - A new Reeder shortcut
    - Ryan debates purchasing an iPhone 12 mini or Pro
+ MacStories Unplugged
    - This week on Unplugged, our Club podcast, we discuss the upcoming release of Big Sur, Federico makes John nervous by poking around in Disk Utility and ejecting drives while he records, John gets fiber Internet and tests HomeKit mesh WiFi routers, and Federico unwinds post-iOS review.

• AppStories

  • Episode 191 – New Apps Enabled by Apple Hardware and OS Advances

Unwind* Federico's Pick:

+ Cosmos by Carl Sagan

• John's Pick:

  • The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix

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This episode is sponsored by:* SaneBox – Organize Your Inbox (and Never Waste Time on Email Again) With SaneBox + Read more about SaneBox on MacStories

Links and Show NotesRewindiPad Air Review: Forward-Looking

Halide Mark II Review: The Convenience of Computational Photography and Flexibility of RAW in an Elegant Camera App

Reeder 5 Review: Read Later Tagging, iCloud Sync, and Design Refinements

Adobe MAX Kicks Off with Illustrator for iPad, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Fresco Updates for iPad, Plus the Addition of Fresco for iPhone

Hands-On with the HomePod’s New Intercom Feature, Alarms, and Siri Tricks

Apple Debuts New Music Video Streaming Service Called Apple Music TV

Club MacStories

• MacStories Weekly
  • MacStories Favorite: Keep
  • A collection of technologies that will shape the future of Apple's products
  • Ryan's system for setting up a new iPhone
  • Lots of new and updated apps and more

AppStories

• Episode 189 – Apps and the iPhone Event: Apple's Latest Innovations in the Home and Mobile Photography
• Episode 190 – The New iPad Air: Apple's Most Forward-Looking iPad

UnwindFederico's Pick:

• You're Worth It by Hodera

John's Pick:

• Serpentine Prison by Matt Berninger

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