Dave’s back from Mexico where the power is definitely the same. Yep, certianly. Or is it? He and John talk that through. Mostly, though, the show focuses on you: your questions, your tips, your thoughts, and your answers! Learn how to “right-size” Finder columns, use the keyboard to navigate System Preferences, re-enable your Mac’s startup chime, manage Photos backups, boot a new Mac from an old one, and more! Press play to learn at least five new things!
Laurene Powell Jobs Talks Philanthropy, Dreamers, and Steve
Laurene Powell Jobs gave a revealing interview to The New York Times in which she discussed a number of issues, including her late husband, Steve Jobs.
A Better Way to Type on an iPhone?
Dr. Mac is fascinated by Typewise, the first keyboard app designed from the ground up for the iPhone (or other smart phone) and its claim that it can reduce typos up to 80%.
Apple Notes May Be Better Than Ever(note)
Dr. Mac’s been playing with Apple Notes lately and he thinks it might finally be mature enough to replace Evernote Premium in his workflow (which will save him $70 next year).
How Apple Might Introduce ARM CPUs in Future Macs
There is a renewed indicator that Apple will use its own ARM CPU in future Macs.
But there may be a catch.
Programmers Create Every Possible Melody to Stop Lawsuits
Two programmers have created every possible melody in MIDI to help creators stifled by lawsuits.
Two programmer-musicians wrote every possible MIDI melody in existence to a hard drive, copyrighted the whole thing, and then released it all to the public in an attempt to stop musicians from getting sued.
Often in copyright cases for song melodies, if the artist being sued for infringement could have possibly had access to the music they’re accused of copying—even if it was something they listened to once—they can be accused of “subconsciously” infringing on the original content.
Sounds like a clever attempt to hack the system. I’m not sure if that will actually hold up in court but it’s creative.
RIOT HiFi Over-Ear Headphones: $59.99
We have a deal on a pair of RIOT HiFi Over-Ear Headphones. RIOT connects to your portable devices via Bluetooth, or with a headphone jack using a mini-plug wired connection. they also come with a carrying case, and they’re priced at $59.99 through our deal.
Apple Blocks Clearview AI iPhone App
Apple has blocked Clearview AI’s iPhone app, saying it violated the terms of its enterprise program because the app wasn’t for internal use.
Major Tech Events Being Canceled Due to Coronavirus
A number of major technology firms, including Microsoft and Facebook, are canceling events and conference appearances due to coronavirus.
Use Sign in With Apple to Access Your WordPress.com Account
You can easily login to your WordPress.com account using Sign in With Apple, making access simpler and a bit more secure.