Bart Busschots and I both had a great time doing the challenge this week. In this week’s installment Bart takes us through his homework not in a detailed step-by-step method, but rather he goes through some major structural ways he created his code. He digs deep enough to explain why but it’s a great lesson […]
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NC #731 – Happy 14 Years, MacVoices Road to Macstock, TextExpander Tutorial, Linux on Windows, Wyze Sense, Tesla Model 3
We celebrate you, the community of NosillaCastaways on this 14-year anniversary show. I’ll tell you how I approached the task of teaching TextExpander to an audience from new folks to the most experienced for my tutorial for ScreenCastsOnline. Bart comes on for a quick discussion of why it’s so cool that Microsoft announced they’re putting […]
Continue readingNC #730 Omni 20 USB-C Power Bank, HyperDrive 8-in-1 USB-C Hub, Security Bits
In this jumbo-sized episode of the show, I’ll tell you about the Omni 20 USB-C Power bank that can charge a large laptop at half the weight and volume, and the HyperDrive travel hub that solves some real problems. Then Bart Busschots will regale us with Security Bits that are “Chewy Mediums” as he calls […]
Continue readingNC #729 Logitech Crayon, 8 bits to a Byte, GOSPACE Supercharger
I got to co-host Daily Tech News Show this week. I’ll explain why one Logitech Crayon might be better than 2 Apple Pencils. We’ll do a deep dive into the bits vs. Bytes that might make your brain hurt. Then we’ll finish off with a review of the GOSPACE Supercharger. mp3 download
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CCATP #591 — Kaylee Dayo on Building JavaScript Games to Teach English in Japan
Kaylee is an English language teacher at primary schools in Japan. But she doesn’t just whip out a dusty old grammar book and drone on about when to use a gerund! She has mad programming and maker skills and she puts them to use in engaging the children. She has reproduced 1980s TV game shows […]
Continue readingNC #728 Macstock Discount Code, Dyson V7 Motorhead Vacuum, Tiny Tip, Security Bits
This week I’ll explain to you why you really should go to Macstock in July — among the other reasons is because I have a discount code for you! Then I’ll tell you how I’m in love with my vacuum, a Dyson V7 Motorhead. I’ll give you a Tiny Tip on how to reliably text […]
Continue readingNC #727 Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones, iPad mini, 1Password
This week we’ve got a review of a cool pair of Bluetooth, noise-cancelling headphones by Allister Jenks, I’ll try to answer the question of whether iPad mini can fit into your digital life and then I’ll tell a tale about 1Password and how it all worked out in the end. mp3 download
Continue readingCCATP #589 – Bart Busschots on PBS 75 of X – AJAX Intro
In this episode of Programming By Stealth we get the foundation to start learning about AJAX. Bart gives us an overview of HTTP that is really interesting. I learned so much that I didn’t know about what you can see in a URL. I know this sounds super nerdy but I loved learning about query […]
Continue readingNC #726 Pzizz Sleep and Focus, Previous Recipients in Apple Mail, Security Bits
This week we’ve got a long show but it’s mostly thanks to Allister Jenks and Bart Busschots. We’ve got a review of Pzizz for sleep and focus from Allister, a segment from me on Previous Recipients on Mail.app and then a deluxe installment of Security Bits with Bart. mp3 download
Continue readingNC #725 AirPods 2 Just Work, Owl Car Cam, Netgear EX8000 Mesh Extender
Use “podfeet” for $10 off Macstock pricing, TextExpander Evangelist Jeff Gamet joins me on Chit Chat Across the Pond. AirPods 2 “just work” and didn’t give me any good stories to tell. I’ve got a review fo the Owl Car Cam. And finally I’ll talk about my justification to buy a new Netgear EX8000 mesh […]
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