Bryan Chaffin and guest-host Jim Dalrymple talk about how they use their iPads, and it turns out they’re pretty different use cases. They try to talk about where Apple TV might go but venture into a much deeper conversation about Apple’s original TV shows and videos. Spoiler: one of them is a pessimist. They close the show by examining the state of the Mac. Another spoiler: one of them is a pessimist!
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A Roundup of the Best 2018 Black Friday Tech Deals (Updated)
Black Friday deals seem to be appearing earlier than ever, but are they really deals? Here are some Black Friday tech deals I’ve found so far.
Apple Launches 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Solid-State Drive Service Program
The program allows customers to get free SSD replacements on “a limited number” of “MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports).”
Apple's T2 Security Chip Can Prevent Microphone Eavesdropping
Apple’s T2 security chip has been added to the new MacBook Air. It’s also in newer MacBook Pro models. And it can prevent eavesdropping.
Apple Diagnostic Software Hasn't Killed Right to Repair
Headlines have been saying that Apple diagnostic software effectively kills the right to repair movement. But iFixit disagrees.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2 for MacBook Pro (2018)
The update is specifically for MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2018) models, and is being labeled by Apple as a “stability and reliability” update.
The Hackindog Episode - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-10
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s ongoing problems with the 2018 Touch Bar MacBook Pro, and Pandora’s plan to improve podcast discoverability. John also inspires Jeff to coin the term “hackindog.”
Core i9 MacBook Pro Fix, How to Hook Us on Apple's TV Shows - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-25
Kelly Guimont, John Martellaro and Jeff Gamet dive into Apple’s software fix for the MacBook Pro Core i9 throttling problem, plus Kelly may have figured out Apple’s strategy for drawing us in to its own original TV shows.
Tests Confirm Core i9 MacBook Pro Software Update Fixes Throttling Issue
Apple addressed Core i9 MacBook Pro throttling issues head on with a software update on Tuesday and early tests show the issue really is fixed.
Apple Releases Software Fix for MacBook Pro (2018) Thermal Throttling, Apologizes for Bug
Apple released a software update and apology for what it called a bug that resulted in the much-ballyhooed thermal throttling issue in its new MacBook Pro 2018 models.
New HomePod Features, Understanding MacBook Pro Throttling - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-23
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on reported features coming in HomePod OS 12, plus John explains why some people are overreacting to processor throttling in the i9 Touch Bar MacBook Pro.
MacBook Pro, FreezerGate and a Tempest in a Teapot
There was a disruptive event this week in the Apple community that made screaming teenage girls at a concert look calm and sensible by comparison.
How to Interpret the 2018 MacBook Pro Thermal Issues Report
The Core i9 2018 MacBook Pro was tested with one particular app and experienced some thermal throttling. A fuss ensued. John weighs in.
Apple Interface Consistency, Storage Permutations, Walmart Streaming Video - ACM 471
In this age of different devices and platforms, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the lack of consistency in Apple’s interfaces compared to the days when “Apple” meant “Mac.” They also go over some listener feedback (read criticism) about their rant last week on Apple’s storage pricing for new MacBook Pro models. Lastly, they discuss whether not Walmart can make a go in the streaming video market, and how that might actually work.
Core i9 MacBook Pro Throttling, When to Buy a New Mac - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-18
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at a report saying the Core i9 MacBook Pro is hobbled by thermal throttling, plus John explains how to better predict when Apple is about to release new Macs.
Core i9 MacBook Pro Thermal Issues Throttle Performance
Apple’s new top of the line Touch Bar MacBook Pro with an i9 processor upgrade looks blazing fast on paper, but may not be in real world use.
How to Predict When Apple Will Ship New Macs
It’s not an exact science by any means. But there are often subtle hints that Apple is ready to ship a new Mac. John has some tips.
iFixit 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro Teardown Reveals Bigger Battery, More
iFixit finished tearing down the mid-2018 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro and along with the redesigned keyboard they found a higher capacity battery, a T2 chip, and no chance for user upgrades.
MacBook Pro Keyboards, Laptop Reviews - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-16
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at the changes in Apple’s new Touch Bar MacBook Pro keyboard, plus they discuss a MacBook Pro review from a scientific perspective.
Informal Test Shows New MacBook Pro is Quieter
One of the features Apple is pushing for its new Touch Bar MacBook Pro is a quieter keyboard. Less clackity-clack will no doubt make a lot of people happy, but is it really quieter? TechCrunch did their own informal test with a previous generation keyboard and the new model. They recorded the results, and there is a difference between the two, but it may not be as dramatic as some were hoping for. Still, it’s quieter, and that’s something.
2018 Touch Bar MacBook Pro Keyboard Gets Potentially Dust-proof Barrier
Apple’s new Touch Bar MacBook Pro, released last week, has a new keyboard that appears to be redesigned to fix the failure issue plaguing the 2016 and 2017 models.
An Amazing Review of 2018 MacBook Pro by a NASA Engineer
The new 2018 MacBook Pro has us all talking. But here’s the best review of them all that John has seen. From a NASA engineer.
New Touch Bar MacBook Pro Supports True Tone on Some External Displays
Apple’s just released 2018 Touch Bar MacBook Pro is the first with a True Tone display, and that extends to a couple external displays, too.
New MacBook Pro Love (Mostly) and FCC Reaches for New Low - ACM 470
Apple announced new MacBook Pros, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about what they like (processors and RAM) and what they don’t like (pricing on storage). They also dig into FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s efforts to reach for a new low.