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‘Seriously, Come Back to the Office’
The Observation Deck

'Seriously, Come Back to the Office'

Ken_Ray · 9:39 AM EDT, Mar 24th, 2023 · Add Comment

Apple may be getting serious on the back to work thing, another Epic rant from Tim Sweeney, and Apple may be sinking big bucks into cinema.

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Spring OS Updates Without a Product Event? – TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-24

Spring OS Updates Without a Product Event? - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-24

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EDT, Mar 24th, 2023 · Add Comment

Word is Apple is getting serious about having people back in the office three days a week. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over the report. Plus – Jeff thinks Apple will release its next OS updates next week. So, no spring product thing then?

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Mac Alternatives to Rufus for Creating Bootable USB Drives
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Mac Alternatives to Rufus for Creating Bootable USB Drives

Nick deCourville · 7:06 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · 2 Comments

For those looking for a Mac Alternative to Rufus for Windows, here’s some apps that can help you make your own bootable USB.

How to AirPlay to Your HomePod Without an Internet Connection
How-To

How to AirPlay to Your HomePod Without an Internet Connection

Jeff Butts · 6:21 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · Add Comment

If you’ve ever wondered how you might be able to AirPlay to your HomePod without internet, read along and learn how to do it.

Cool Stuff Found
  • ProtonMail 1.15.11 Update Fixes Bugs With Push Notifications
  • PSA: Neil Young Still on Apple Music, Amidst Joe Rogan Spotify Row [Updated]
  • 'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock' Guest Stars Ed Helms, Cynthia Erivo, Daveed Diggs Play Frictionary
  • Revealed: The Full Voicemail Message Jon Hamm Left For Tom Hanks
  • 'The Matrix Resurrections' Now Available to Rent or Buy on Apple TV
  • Update to 'Apple Frames' Shortcut Supports Apple Watch Series 7, 2021 MacBook Pro
How to Lock Messages on iPhone to Protect Your Privacy
How-To

How to Lock Messages on iPhone to Protect Your Privacy

Arnold Zafra · 5:26 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · Add Comment

Text messages that you send or receive could be read by other people. Find out how to lock Messages on iPhone using Screen Time and more.

Privacy, Security, and Baseball
The Observation Deck

Privacy, Security, and Baseball

Ken_Ray · 11:00 AM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · Add Comment

User privacy versus national security, Free Friday Night Baseball is a thing of the past, and a glitch in the Apple Music matrix.

How to Use ChatGPT in the Opera Browser on Mac
How-To

How to Use ChatGPT in the Opera Browser on Mac

Arnold Zafra · 4:47 AM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · 1 Comment

Opera has rolled out AI Prompts, which brings ChatGPT to its browser. Let’s learn how to use ChatGPT in the Opera browser for Mac.

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Making Apple TV+ a Superstation? – TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-23

Making Apple TV+ a Superstation? - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-23

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · Add Comment

Changes to “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV make Ken wonder whether Apple is trying to turn Apple TV+ into a superstation. He and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts bat the idea around. Plus – They talk over the random playlists that are turning up for some Apple Music users.

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Parallels vs UTM: Which Runs Windows Better on M1/M2 Macs
Deep Dive

Parallels vs UTM: Which Runs Windows Better on M1/M2 Macs

Jeff Butts · 8:18 PM EDT, Mar 22nd, 2023 · 1 Comment

If you’re trying to choose between running Windows on your Mac in Parallels vs UTM, it’s a tough choice. Jeff Butts tries to clear it up.

Cool Stuff Found
  • Update to 'Apple Frames' Shortcut Supports Apple Watch Series 7, 2021 MacBook Pro
  • AirGuard Lets You Detect AirTags on Android Smartphones
  • Get a Wooden Photo Print With New Offering From Mimeo Photos
  • 'MusicMatch' for Mac Now Here, Music Services Expand
  • Revealed: The Full Voicemail Message Jon Hamm Left For Tom Hanks
  • 'Deliveries' App Update Supports Shortcuts on macOS Monterey
MacBook Pro Touch Bar Not Working: Causes and Solutions
How-To

MacBook Pro Touch Bar Not Working: Causes and Solutions

Arnold Zafra · 1:30 PM EDT, Mar 22nd, 2023 · Add Comment

If you are still using an older model MacBook Pro, here are some causes and solutions to the MacBook Pro Touch Bar not working issue.

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