Allison interviews Calies Van Philips from j5create about their extensive range of docks designed for mobile phones. The first dock Calies describes has a MagSafe connector so it works well with MagSafe iPhones and Qi2-compatible phones that support wireless charging. It connects to the phone via USB-C and provides two additional USB-C ports for additional […]
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Viewsonic VX1655-4K OLED Portable USB-C Display Wins My Heart
ViewSonic VX1655-4K OLED Hi. My name is Allison and I have a portable USB-C display problem. Today I’m going to tell you about the sixth one I’ve acquired in three and a half years. I’ll be talking about the $500 ViewSonic VX1655-4K OLED that Steve just gave me for my birthday. But before we start, […]
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CES 2024: Scosche Cables, Jumpers, and Modular Chargers
Allison interviews Darryl Miya from Scosche about their latest diverse line of products. Darryl begins with their novel Strikeline Cobra USB-C magnetic cable that sticks to itself when you coil it up and also sticks to metal. Even with magnetism built into the cable, the cable remains supple and flexible when uncoiled. Next, Darryl shows […]
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CES 2024: Satechi Qi2 and Magnetic Travel Chargers
Allison interviews Christopher Martinez from Satechi about their latest products including their new Qi2 product line of chargers. The 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand charges your AirPods, MagSafe iPhone, and Apple Watch all in one device. The iPhone charging module articulates so you can position it for better viewing. The 3-in-1’s little brother, the […]
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I’m Allison, and I’m Not Very Smart
Hi, my name is Allison, and I’m not very smart. Over Christmas, all of our kids and grandkids came to visit. It was positively glorious. Kyle and Nikki and their 3 little darlings flew in early to spend a full week with us. They came early to miss the flight rush, and so they had […]
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NC #951 SO-2 Star Shirts, Shottr Tutorial on ScreenCastsONLINE, iPad mini Final Home, Hub vs Dock, 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, 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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Anker 733 2-in-1 Wall Charger — by Marty Sobo
Anker 733 Charger Powerbank Hey all, Marty here. Today we’re going to be talking about the Anker 733 2-in-1 wall charger. On the front, you have one USB-A and two USB-C ports. This also has a 10 mAh battery built right into it. This is awesome because you can plug this thing in, plug your […]
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You NEED Another Charger — Anker GaNPrime 65W Charging Station
Anker 65W GaN Charging Station Just to prove to myself that I can write a review that isn’t 2000 words long, I’m going to explain why you might need yet another charger for your devices. It’s table stakes these days that any charger you buy is made with GaN (Gallium Nitride). Compared to the older […]
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