Hello Castaways! Terry Austin here with a review of a really cool app. Actually, we’re revisiting an app that Allison originally discovered and reviewed way back in the summer of 2016. Let’s start with our problem to be solved, and it’s way more common than many are willing to admit. TV volume! This may well […]
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NC #749 Nightscapades, Zoom Mistake, Nite Ize Waterproof Containers, iWork Password Security, Go64, 64-bit Beta of Clarify, Video Streaming Woes Resolved?
This week I’ll walk you through why my Chit Chat Across the Pond recording with Doug Ingram didn’t have the audio quality I had hoped for. I’ll tell you about some reliable waterproof containers for your water adventures. I’ll answer a Dumb Question about whether iWork document passwords are secure. I’ll give you a tool […]
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I’ll tell you about an awesome image editor called CameraBag Pro that’s available in Setapp, then I’ll tell the story of the products I’ve bought to try to deaden the sound in my new studio – from a sound-absorbing blanket to a Dyson fan. Bart is back with a great Security Bits where oddly we […]
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Quiet – Recording in Progress! Blankets and Dyson Fan Required
Dyson AM06 Fan as I Record I’ve recorded the NosillaCast from our bedroom for the first 13 years, but after we did a remodel and repainted the house, I decided to move into one of our spare bedrooms. This change has some great advantages. The best thing about having my own room is I can […]
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Visual of the Digital Honk On NosillaCast episode 739, hosted by Allister Jenks while I was gone, the lovely Sandy Foster, aka my Wing Woman, submitted a recording about the AirFly. Unfortunately there was a teribble audio artifact in the final, produced podcast episode. You may or may not have heard this problem, as when […]
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Allister Jenks is standing in this week for a vacationing Allison and Steve, with the help of a couple of NosillaCastaways.
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GTA Bluetooth Car Kit Review
While I admit to some envy of Allison driving around in a brand new Tesla, I’m still happy with my new car. I say new. It was new when I got it. 13 years ago. I’ve adhered to the manufacturer’s servicing program almost perfectly, including having the servicing done by them, and it has barely […]
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AirFly Bluetooth Audio Adapter Review by Sandy Foster
This is a review of the AirFly, made by TwelveSouth, an amazing little device. It is available at the TwelveSouth site or at Amazon — be sure to use Allison’s affiliate link, if you decide to shop there! At each place, the AirFly sells for $40. First, what problem does the AirFly solve? Well, how […]
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Zoom H4n Pro as a Portable Recorder and Interface
Zoom H4n Pro $220 on Amazon I’ve been wanting a better way to make audio recordings on the road for a long time. When I’ve needed to record when away from home, I have been using an ATR 2100 USB/XLR mic hooked up to my MacBook Pro, but that’s not truly portable. As I mentioned […]
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Powerbeats Pro Review
Hi folks, this is Steve back with a product review of Apple’s latest wireless earphones, the Powerbeats Pro … by Beats … by Dre (ok, that’s clumsy). In this review, I’ll describe the Powerbeats Pro setup and how they fit and function. I’ll discuss how they sound compared with other earphones I’ve used and I’ll […]
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