Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their short and less short experiences with Big Sur, and offer tips.
BBEdit 13.5 Adds Markdown Cheat Sheet, Rescued Documents
Bare Bones Software released an update to BBEdit that adds a Markdown cheat sheet, supported rescued documents, and more.
HazeOver Updated for macOS Big Sur With 1.8.8 Update
HazeOver received a 1.8.8 update on Sunday that supports macOS Big Sur and the Control Center in particular.
Braided Nylon USB-C to Lightning Cable: $14.99
We have a deal on a 3.3-foot braided nylon USB-C to Lightning Cable. They’re designed to last, resist fraying and internal damage no matter how many times you plug and unplug them. They’re also available in black red, or white, and they’re $14.99 through our deal.
Christmas 2020: Raspberry Pi Christmas Shopping Guide
The company behind Raspberry Pi has put together its Christmas shopping guide for 2020. It’s of course Pi-focused but the compact computer may already be a good gift for the techie in your life.
We’ve got ideas for the gamers in your life, what to get for the Raspberry Pi “superfan” who has everything, and options that allow you to keep giving all year round.
An iPhone 12 mini Teardown is Here
The iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max became available Friday. iFixit has published its teardown of the smaller device.
The two most common smartphone repairs—display and battery—are well-prioritized here. Most major components are modular enough to be accessed/replaced independently. Specialized screws complicate repairs, but remain preferable to overuse of glue. Waterproofing measures make many repairs more difficult, but safeguard against (extremely difficult) water damage repairs. Glass covering the rear housing is fragile and impractical to replace—a single drop could necessitate replacing the entire body of the iPhone.
New Problem Appears for UK NHS COVID-19 App on iOS
Some users of the UK’s NHS COVID-19 app are getting a blue-screen, meaning they cannot see alerts or any other information in the app.
Complaint Says Apple’s IDFA Violates European Privacy Law
Non-profit privacy group Noyb filed two complaints against Apple saying the Identifier for Advertisers found in iOS violates European law.
Big Sur, Apple Outages, and Thunderbolt 4 Explained — Mac Geek Gab 844
There’s been a lot of confusion this week, beginning with what “Thunderbolt 4” really means for us Mac users. Thankfully OWC’s Larry O’Connor was able to join John and Dave this week to explain. That’s not all you get, though. Your two favorite geeks carry on with advice about Big Sur, more M1 thoughts, and simply answers to all your questions about everything Mac, Apple, and technological. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Apple AirPods Studio May Ship for Christmas, Leak Suggests
According to a reliable tipster, the Apple AirPods Studio may ship for Christmas. Assuming that’s what his cryptic tweet means, that is.