One of the great things about teaching classes at conferences and user groups is how much YOU learn. Last week at Macstock, I did a demo of the new Audio Hijack and I’ve learned SO much more about the tool because of it. Before I explain what I learned, let me back up and explain […]
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#528 Macstock & Midwest Mac BBQ, LastPass Don’t Panic, Reminders Nano, iOS Dictation Mic Volume, QFD, Dean Elger Angry Man
Macstock Conference and Expo and the Midwest Mac BBQ in Chicago was a HUGE hit and will definitely be repeated next year so start making plans now! Bart explains (in my voice) why you shouldn’t panic about the LastPass breach. Donald Burr tells us about the 99-cent app Reminders Nano for iPhone and Apple Watch. […]
Continue readingHow the Apple Watch Got Me to Dig Up My Yard
I’m afraid Fitbit is dead to me. I called time of death on the 6th of June at 10pm. This was a sad day for me because I’ve loved the motivation I got over the years from tracking my steps, making harder and harder goals for myself and competing with my friends and family in […]
Continue readingThe LastPass Breach – Don’t Panic!
When I do Security Lite with Allison as part of our Chit Chat Across the Pond segment I often tell people that there is no need to set your hair on fire. This is one of those times. Before I explain what happened and why it’s not a catastrophe, I want to start with a […]
Continue reading#527 Rise, Feiyu Steady Gimbal for GoPro, Hot Water Recirculation Pump, Laser Thermometer, WWDC With Patrick Beja
Live show is on Tuesday next week at Noon Pacific Time so Europe can come to the show. I got to host the Daily Tech News Show in Tom Merritt’s absence. Chris from Michigan tells us about Rise – the Sunrise Sunset Calendar for iOS. Steve Reviews the Feiyu G4 3-Axis Steady Gimbal for GoPro […]
Continue readingI Hosted Daily Tech News Show #2513
In a weak moment, Tom Merritt let me host the Daily Tech News Show while he’s off on special assignment. I’m joined by the always delightful and sarcastic Todd Whitehead of alphageekradio.com. Using a Screen Reader? click here
Continue readingSteady Your GoPro Videos with the Feiyu G4 3-Axis Steady Gimbal
Guest blogger Steve Sheridan The gadget I’m reviewing today is the G4 Handheld Steady Gimbal made by Feiyu Tech. This cool piece of kit is designed to steady a GoPro Hero camera while taking handheld video. Let’s start with the problem to be solved. Say you’re on vacation and decide to take some video with […]
Continue readingFun With QFDs!
I have been fixing to make a plan to do screencasting on podfeet.com for years and I finally started! If you’ve ever had trouble making a decision, you’ll enjoy this short video explaining how a QFD (Quality Function Deployment) can help you decide. Delivered in Allison’s “unique” style, all you spreadsheet nerds are going to […]
Continue readingFun With Dongles or…The Apple “Showcase”
The new 12″ MacBook has been mocked by many for it’s paltry connectivity options, or should I say option. No MagSafe connector, no Thunderbolt, no HDMI, no SD card slot, heck it doesn’t even have a standard USB port. It only has a single USB-C port and a headphone jack. The good news is that […]
Continue reading#526 New NosillaCast App, Flash Memory Differences in SSDs, Unified 1Password at NCHQ, Crypt::HSKPasswd
Don’t forget to join the NosillaCastaways in the live chatroom during WWDC at podfeet.com/live (or if you know how to use an IRC chat client, go to irc.borgchat.net and enter room #nosillacast. Macstock Conference and Expo and the Midwest Mac BBQ are only 2 weeks away! I sure hope to see a lot of you […]
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