Hi, this is Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast Apple Podcast, hosted at Podfeet.com, a technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias. Today is Sunday, July 30, 2023, and this is show number 951. mp3 download I really wanted to take some time to talk about Macstock and what a great conference it […]
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Added the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub to an M2 MacBook Air for Live Show on the Road
CalDigit Thunderbolt Element Hub You’ve heard me complain at length about trying to get Apple’s help figuring out why the battery doesn’t last as long as it should in my 14” M1 MacBook Pro. You probably also remember that they had me doing so many time-based experiments on it that I bought an M2 MacBook […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Hub and a Dock?
While on the road to Macstock, I asked Dave Hamilton a question that’s been festering at me for a very long time: What’s the difference between a Hub and a Dock? I’ve seen a lot of explanations on the web, but in every case, I could counter their theory with an example that proved the […]
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Satechi Provides More USB-C Ports When Traveling
Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub A few weeks ago, I told you about how I added more USB-C charging ports to my desk setup with the 4-port Satechi GaN charger. When I need to do the live show away from home, I need 4 USB-C ports. I need to be able to plug in my Logitech […]
Continue readingNC #870 Thunderbolt Hubbing with OWC, Beats Fit Pro Replace AirPods Pro, Security Bits
Hi, this is Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast Apple Podcast, hosted at Podfeet.com, a technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias. Today is Sunday, January 9, 2022, and this is show number 870. mp3 download 40 Tools in Parallels Toolbox : ScreenCastsOnline Tutorial Robert Heron Picks The Nits – DTNS 4187 – […]
Continue readingNC #730 Omni 20 USB-C Power Bank, HyperDrive 8-in-1 USB-C Hub, Security Bits
In this jumbo-sized episode of the show, I’ll tell you about the Omni 20 USB-C Power bank that can charge a large laptop at half the weight and volume, and the HyperDrive travel hub that solves some real problems. Then Bart Busschots will regale us with Security Bits that are “Chewy Mediums” as he calls […]
Continue readingTraveling Live Show with HyperDrive 8-in-1 USB-C Hub
HyperDrive 8-in-1 Hub Steve and I have been doing quite a bit of traveling lately, which has often caused us to be away from home on a Sunday night when I need to (actually want to) record the live NosillaCast. It really complicates things to do the live show on the road. but Steve and […]
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Sandman – the Perfect Bedside Clock from Palo Alto Innovations
People love clocks. I’m not sure why, but even in the middle of the night if we wake up, we want to know what time it is. But a clock on your bedside table can be a problematic if the numbers are too bright and keep you awake. A lot of people keep their phones […]
Continue reading2.4GHz Network Restored With the USB 3 Hub in Place
Last week I told the story of my work with Apple to diagnose a misbehaving 2.4GHz wireless network. The TL;DR (too long, didn’t read) version is that my 2.4GHz wireless network for my Internet of Things devices was being affected by my Anker 10-port USB 3 hub. During the live show (podfeet.com/live) George from Tulsa […]
Continue readingWhat Could Kill Just the 2.4GHz WiFi Network?
The new hip thing today is these Internet of Things devices, right? Steve and I have been dipping our toes in with the Ring video doorbell, the Chimes that go with it, the Hue Lights that automatically change in time with The Expanse series on SyFy, the Nest Protect smoke alarm that’ll tell us if […]
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