Titled “Why Mac” the webpage gives multiple reasons why you should choose a Mac as your next computer, whether it’s a MacBook or iMac.
iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. iPhone 12 mini (Part 1)
Dr. Mac wants a new iPhone—either an iPhone 12 Pro Max or an iPhone 12 mini… Which will he choose and why?
Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work Cryptocurrencies, with Dave Hamilton - ACM 547
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton dive into the differences between Proof of Stake (PoS) and Proof of Work (PoW) cryptocurrencies, and what that means in terms of energy consumption.
Scrivener 3 for Mac: $29.99 (Last Chance)
Our friends at Stack Commerce let us know that our deal for Scrivener 3 for Mac is coming to an end. Scrivener 3 is Latte & Literature’s excellent writing software, software I have personally used to complete a novel, write short stories, write and organize query letters, synopsis keep research notes and character details. I’ve also used it to output samples and manuscripts to ebook formats, Word docs, and a whole lot more. I love Scrivener. I mean, I totally adore this software and recommend it to anyone who is serious about writing. Scrivener 3 for Mac is just $29.99 through our deal. Snap it up while it lasts.
Livestream Recording: Ending Child Surveillance
On Thursday I joined a livestream from Fight for the Future. Parents and experts talked about the dangers of social media and how many of these companies spy on kids the same way they spy on adults. For kids it also happens in schools with tools like proctor software. With the launch of EndChildSurveillance.com, parents and privacy advocates alike want to fight back. You can watch the livestream recording below.
John and Kelly on "Technical Gluttony" – TMO Daily Observations 2021-05-21
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss “technical gluttony” and, as usual, a couple of TV recommendations make it into the mix.
Survivor Reveals New Rugged Cases for iPad 10.2-Inch
Survivor has recently released new rugged cases for the iPad 10.2-inch (7th, 8th gen) that comply with MIL-STD-810G.
AdGuard’s Shortcut Can Help Block YouTube Ads
AdGuard, creator of a popular adblocker of the same name, started getting complaints from users that YouTube ads were slipping through. It turns out Google deployed a new algorithm for showing ads to logged in users (Read more here). AdGuard was able to create a shortcut that can block these new ads while they build similar functionality to block them with the AdGuard app. You don’t need to have the AdGuard app installed to run the shortcut. Download Shortcut
Apple TV 4K and New Siri Remote Available to Buy
The new Apple TV 4K is Available to buy alongside an updated Siri remote, which can also be purchased separately.
New M1 iPad Pro Available to Buy
The new M1 iPad Pro is available to buy in-store and online – the 11-inch model starts at US$799, the 12.9-inch model starts at US$1,099.
