At Macstock X in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Allison took the stage to teach a 90-minute workshop titled “How the Cool Kids Use Spreadsheets.” Since people have different preferences in spreadsheet tools, she taught the concepts in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, and Google Sheets. She taught how to fill down and right not just functions, but […]
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A Look Back on Macstock X for 2026
Every year, I like to reflect on what I learned or experienced at Macstock. My goal is to make it interesting for everyone, not just a “look how much fun I had and you weren’t there” post. It might encourage you to go, but even if Macstock isn’t something you can attend, I still want […]
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NC #1105 Teaching Spreadsheets at Macstock, Cookies App for Privacy, Talk for Me with Darrin Altman
Hi, this is Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast Apple Podcast, hosted at Podfeet.com, a technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias. Today is Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and this is show number 1105. I’m doing the show early because we’re off to our annual pilgrimage to Macstock Expo. I can’t wait to […]
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Bad Idea for My Macstock Presentation?
With just a few exceptions, like the birth of my first grandchild and a pandemic, I’ve been honored to be allowed to speak at Macstock each year. I’m a very confident public speaker, but for some reason, about a month before Macstock, I find myself doubting whether my chosen topic will be any good. One […]
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Hi, this is Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast Apple Podcast, hosted at Podfeet.com, a technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias. Today is Sunday, April 12, 2026, and this is show number 1092. Before we get stuck in, I have a correction to make from last week. In my conversation with Ron […]
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Macstock 2026 — With a Coupon Code!
I mention the virtues of Macstock year-over-year, but I’m going to do it again. Macstock is what a lot of us refer to as “coming home.” It’s the friendliest conference I’ve been to, where you can sit down next to absolutely anyone and strike up a conversation. You’re guaranteed that they’ll be fun and interesting. […]
Continue readingNC #1054 More Sindre Sorhus Apps on ScreenCastsONLINE, Apple Watch SOS PSA, Macstock 2024, Security Bits
Hi, this is Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast Apple Podcast, hosted at Podfeet.com, a technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias. Today is Sunday, July 20, 2025, and this is show number 1054. mp3 download Articles For Mac Eyes Only Mike Potter, Dave Ginbsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and the dreadful Chuck Joiner of […]
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Macstock 2025 — Learning, Teaching, Laughter, and Joy
Every year, Steve and I make the pilgrimage to the Chicago area to attend Macstock, and every year, I struggle with how to describe it to you. If I gush too much and talk too long about it, it will be like your Aunt Edna showing you photos of her trip to Niagara Falls on […]
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Macstock 2025: Chain of Happiness – Share Your Knowledge
This presentation was given by Allison to attendees at Macstock 9 held in Crystal Lake, IL, on July 13, 2025. No matter how much you know, someone knows more than you. But no matter how little you know, someone knows less than you. You may not feel like you’re an expert, but if you’re at […]
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Macstock 2025: Unleash the Power of Apple Photos on macOS
This presentation was given by Allison to attendees at Macstock 9 held in Crystal Lake, IL, on July 12, 2025. Many people ask Allison what tool she recommends for editing photos, and she almost always suggests Apple Photos on the Mac. When she shows them the power inside the editing tools for Apple Photos, they’re […]
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