576: No Judgement Here
In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen.
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Dictate messages and documents on Mac - Apple Support
Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support
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Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
David's Dictation Story
Creating UUIDs via Script
Very simple Alfred Workflow for generating UUIDS
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Find Folder — Search by Folder Name Workflow - Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum
Don't Miss A Date with Fantastical 2 and Workflows - Alfred Blog
Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support
Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM
Shelf App Feedback - Software - MPU Talk
iDisk - Wikipedia
"Not Our Finest Hour"
iDisk was part of .Mac as well, but the point stands.
MailMate for macOS
MailSuite for Apple Mail
Now HEY means business | HEY
Cable Management - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk
Amazon.com: VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties
Stephen's Twitch Channel
Amazon.com: Bluelounge CableBox
Reddit: The Art of Tidy Data Centers
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