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Episode 41: WWDC 2020 Keynote Extravaganza with Steve Streza

Episode 41: WWDC 2020 Keynote Extravaganza with Steve Streza

ARMageddon is upon us.

Big Sur ahoy! For our forty-first regular show we bask in the afterglow of another WWDC Keynote. Jake was unable to make it for this one, but friend of the show and iOS developer Steve Streza joins Dan to talk about all the new iOS/iPadOS, WatchOS. TVOS and MacOS hotness as we prepare for ARMageddon. How did we feel about the prerecorded keynote? Did we get everything on our Holiday in June wishlist? What does the incoming ARMageddon mean going forward? All that and Hey! too. We hope you enjoy our timely-ish coverage of WWDC 2020!

Originally recorded on June 22, 2020

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Steve can be found on twitter @stevestreza

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Episode 40: WWDC Wishes and Wonders

Episode 40: WWDC Wishes and Wonders

Black Lives Matter.

For our fortieth regular show, we take a moment to address the current global situation and our thoughts on Black Lives Matter and the current protests. Then we take a step back and talk a little about what we want and expect to see out of WWDC. Plus, we chat about what we want Apple to do to fix our home theater and device sprawl problems. Lastly, it’s Bizarro World in the HomeKit Chronicles as Dan joins the party with an Air Conditioner...and HomeBridge!

Originally recorded on June 5, 2020

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Our show is produced by Nathan Mace (antiwraith on Ars)and edited by Dan Vincent. Our theme song is composed by the wondrous Space Vixen, who you can find on twitter @SpaceVixenMusic and their music at spacevixen.bandcamp.com.

You can find Dan on Twitter @kefkafloyd. Against his better judgement, Jake is still on twitter @jakepugh. You can leave feedback by tweeting @icongardenshow or posting on the Icon Garden thread at the Mac Ach forum by going to http://bit.ly/tigsthread . You can subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice, or visit our website at icongardenshow.com.

Next Time in the Garden:

WWDC Special with Steve Streza

Episode 39: iOS 13.5 Exposure Notification with Dr. Vivian Pugh and Zac Hall

Episode 39: iOS 13.5 Exposure Notification with Dr. Vivian Pugh and Zac Hall

The doctor is in.

For our thirty-ninth regular show, we are joined by once again by special guest and friend of the show Zac Hall and joined for the first time by very special guest Dr. Vivian Pugh, internal medicine physician (and Jake's amazing wife), for a discussion on contract tracing, how it has traditionally been done and what the new Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google can do to improve contact tracing for Covid-19 while maintaining user privacy. How does it work? Who is embracing it? Vivian and Zac help us understand from both a medical and technological perspective, and we hope you enjoy this fascinating discussion on a very timely subject.

Originally recorded on May 22, 2020

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Our show is produced by Nathan Mace (antiwraith on Ars)and edited by Dan Vincent. Our theme song is composed by the wondrous Space Vixen, who you can find on twitter @SpaceVixenMusic and their music at spacevixen.bandcamp.com.

Zac can be found on twitter @apollozac or on his other podcasts,9to5mac Happy Hour or the 9to5 mac Watch Time Podcast and at his newest project Space Explored.

You can find Dan on Twitter @kefkafloyd. Against his better judgement, Jake is still on twitter @jakepugh. You can leave feedback by tweeting @icongardenshow or posting on the Icon Garden thread at the Mac Ach forum by going to http://bit.ly/tigsthread . You can subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice, or visit our website at icongardenshow.com.

Episode 38: The Primary iPad with Geoff Farinha

Episode 38: The Primary iPad with Geoff Farinha

More than meets the eye.

For our thirty-eighth regular show, we are joined by special guest and friend of the show Geoff Farinha for a discussion on the ins and outs of using the iPad as a full-time, and in Geoff's case ONLY, computer! Can it be done? What are the irritations and limitations? What do we want to see improved? This is living at the edge of sanity and we love it! We hope you enjoy this episode, and thanks to Geoff for a great discussion!

Originally recorded on May 8, 2020

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Our show is produced by Nathan Mace (antiwraith on Ars)and edited by Dan Vincent. Our theme song is composed by the wondrous Space Vixen, who you can find on twitter @SpaceVixenMusic and their music at spacevixen.bandcamp.com.

Geoff can be found on twitter @geoffeff or on your podcast player of choice on Tekhaus.

You can find Dan on Twitter @kefkafloyd. Against his better judgement, Jake is still on twitter @jakepugh. You can leave feedback by tweeting @icongardenshow or posting on the Icon Garden thread at the Mac Ach forum by going to http://bit.ly/tigsthread . You can subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice, or visit our website at icongardenshow.com.

Episode 37: They Call Me The Working Mac with Special Guest Bradley Chambers

Episode 37: They Call Me The Working Mac with Special Guest Bradley Chambers

I live to xServe, sir.

For our thirty-seventh regular show, we are joined by very special guest Bradley Chambers from 9to5mac, for a discussion of the current state of Apple in the enterprise in general and education in particular. Dan and Jake share initial impressions of the new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard, and Bradley and Jake compare HomeKit homes. All that and Fraggle Rock too! We hope you enjoy this episode, and thanks to Bradley for a great discussion!

Originally recorded on April 23, 2020

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Our show is produced by Nathan Mace (antiwraith on Ars)and edited by Dan Vincent. Our theme song is composed by the wondrous Space Vixen, who you can find on twitter @SpaceVixenMusic and their music at spacevixen.bandcamp.com.

Bradley can be found on twitter @bradleychambers or on your podcast player of choice on Apple @ Work or at 9to5mac.

You can find Dan on Twitter @kefkafloyd. Against his better judgement, Jake is still on twitter @jakepugh. You can leave feedback by tweeting @icongardenshow or posting on the Icon Garden thread at the Mac Ach forum by going to http://bit.ly/tigsthread . You can subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice, or visit our website at icongardenshow.com.

Next Time in the Garden:

Special Guest Geoff Farinha

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Macinography 9: The First PowerBooks

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Macinography #9: The First PowerBooks

In the eighties, our arms ached from lugging around big, heavy portable computers everywhere. Some companies started making laptops, but the real game changer were notebooks made by NEC and Compaq. Where was Apple in all of this? They stumbled with the Mac Portable, but a resourceful team had a plan: make the smallest, most powerful notebooks on the market. Listen in to learn about the birth of the PowerBook and how Apple changed laptop history.

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Contact Us You can find Dan on twitter @kefkafloyd and Jake on twitter @jakepugh. We’re available on your podcast platform of choice, and if you like us, a five star rating or review would be greatly appreciated. You can visit our website at icongardenshow.com or post in the Ars thread by going to bit.ly/tigsthread. Some interstitial music used in this episode is courtesy of the Youtube Audio Library and it was composed by Jeremy Blake. Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time.

Episode 36: The 2020 iPad Pro

Episode 36: The 2020 iPad Pro

They call it a cursor because it makes you curse.

For our thirty-sixth regular show, after spending a couple of weeks with it, Jake shares his impressions of the new iPads Pro and iOS 13.4. Does it live up to the hype? Is it worth the upgrade? Can Jake live with an 11 inch screen? The HomeKit chronicles continues the project of going off-book with HomeBridge, this time testing out if it can work with pool controls! All that and news too! Bonus commentary on our Work From Home successes and woes.

Originally recorded on April 10, 2020

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You can find Dan on Twitter @kefkafloyd. Against his better judgement, Jake is still on twitter @jakepugh. You can leave feedback by tweeting @icongardenshow or posting on the Icon Garden thread at the Mac Ach forum by going to http://bit.ly/tigsthread . You can subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice, or visit our website at icongardenshow.com.

Next Time in the Garden:

They Call Me The Working Mac with Special Guest Bradley Chambers

Episode 35: Mac Personal Finance and Tax Software

Episode 35: Mac Personal Finance and Tax Software

You can’t cut back on Mac funding! You’ll regret this!

For our thirty-fifth regular show, we cover some late-breaking news, including the release of new MacBook Airs and new iPads Pro, iOS 13.4 and the ongoing closure of Apple Stores due to coronavirus. The HomeKit chronicles takes on the project of going off-book with HomeBridge, and in our main topic, we tackle the (usually) timely and always fascinating world of personal finance and tax apps!

Originally recorded on March 27, 2020

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You can find Dan on Twitter @kefkafloyd. Against his better judgement, Jake is still on twitter @jakepugh. You can leave feedback by tweeting @icongardenshow or posting on the Icon Garden thread at the Mac Ach forum by going to http://bit.ly/tigsthread . You can subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice, or visit our website at icongardenshow.com.

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2020 iPad Pro

Episode 34: This Old Mac with Special Guest Stephen Hackett

Episode 34: This Old Mac with Special Guest Stephen Hackett

Ye Olde Startup Chime

For our thirty-fourth regular show, we are joined by very special guest Stephen Hackett. Stephen is the founder of Relay.FM, a fantastic podcast network, and one of the preeminent collectors of all things Mac history. Stephen stops by to talk about his history with Macs, to really get into the weeds on a shared love of Mac history, talk a little HomeKit, and cover breaking news stories such as some iOS14 leaks and the recent decision to take WWDC online in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Won't you join us for a trip through history?

Originally recorded on March 13, 2020

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Stephen can be found on twitter @ismh or on your podcast player of choice on Mac Power Users,Connected, Liftoff, or Flashback

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It's Tax Time in the Garden

Bonus Episode #4: The Commodore Cast with Jeff Berg and Andrew Welyczko

Bonus Episode 4: The Commodore Cast with Jeff Berg and Andrew Welyczko

The Guru Meditates.

For a special bonus episode, Dan sits down with previous guests and friends of the show Jeff Berg and Andrew Welyczko to talk about their favorite deceased computer company: Commodore! Commodore products were an integral part of our early computing lives, and we discuss the highs, the lows, and the bizarre that defined Jack Tramiel’s legacy. Why did Apple succeed at the vertical integration game and Commodore crashed and burned? We talk all the details. Jeff discusses his time working for Commodore’s ad agency, Andrew remembers Deluxe Paint, and Dan cares way too much about a game where you give fuzz people crystals.

Originally recorded on March 7, 2020

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Jeff can be found on instagram at jaberg. Both Jeff and Andrew are on the ars forums as jaberg and cateye, respectively.

You can find Dan on Twitter @kefkafloyd. Against his better judgement, Jake is still on twitter @jakepugh. You can leave feedback by tweeting @icongardenshow or posting on the Icon Garden thread at the Mac Ach forum by going to http://bit.ly/tigsthread . You can subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice, or visit our website at icongardenshow.com.