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Apple has updated the iPad Air, iPad, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. The new Apple Immersive Metallica experience is phenomenal; is it a turning point for Apple's immersive content? And what in the world is going on at Apple wi...

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A Must-Listen Tech Podcast with a Laid-Back Vibe!

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"Both Tom and Jeff bring a wealth of experience around Apple technology and their witty banter produces some entertaining yet informative discussions. The show is very approachable for Apple newbies…"

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"These guys are sharp as tacks and really awesome people. Great content and fun to listen to Tom and company."

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Simple and fun

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Recent Episodes

March 17, 2025

Apple Immersive Metallica and What's Going on at Apple with Siri?

Apple has updated the iPad Air, iPad, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. The new Apple Immersive Metallica experience is phenomenal; is it a turning point for Apple's immersive content? And what in the world is going on at Apple wi...
March 3, 2025

iPhone 16e, New Betas, and a Love of Forever*Notes

There’s a new iPhone 16 family member, new betas, a new Apple News+ feature, and Jeff has a new thing going in Apple Notes using the Forever*Notes framework. Links from the show: iPhone 16e Apple News+ Food Brace yourself for...
Feb. 17, 2025

Who Pays for Calendar Apps & Next-Level Notes with Bill McLean

Jeff and Tom are joined by Bill McLean for a great discussion on third-party calendar app subscriptions, extending the capabilities of Apple Notes with Forever Notes, and a round-up of AI tools that Bill uses. Where to find m...
Feb. 3, 2025

Dungeons in the Attic

There's not a lot of tech in this one, but there's a ton of nerdy goodness as Jeff and Tom are joined by the fabulous cast of the Dungeons in the Attic podcast! Where to find Dungeons in the Attic: Website Podcast Instagram Q...
Jan. 20, 2025

Apple TV+ with Benjamin Jancewicz and Joe Moyer

The boys are joined by Benjamin Jancewicz and Joe Moyer for a fun discussion on Apple TV+. Benjamin's Recommendations Overall: Apple TV is boutique television and movies; that one sparsely population community movie theatre t...
Jan. 6, 2025

Grading Apple Intelligence with Adam Jones

In this episode of Basic AF, hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby welcome back guest Adam Jones to discuss the latest features of Apple Intelligence. Topics include: • Privacy Concerns • Integration of ChatGPT • Evolving Rol...

Recent Blog Posts

July 15, 2024

The Boys of Summer

Ah, our last episode... the boys tanned, toned, fresh off vacation, and ready to go. There's plenty of good stuff in that episode and your best bet is to go get an earful to hear what we think about all of our current gear. (Sad trombone for Tom's …

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July 1, 2024

You've Been Pwned! (A followup to the episode)

You may have noted my ire in the last episode, such that Tom decided to add an EXPLICIT rating because, I don't know... I said "pissed," I said "eff," I exist? (We can ask Tom at some later date, because I know I should get to the bottom of it.) Ex…

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June 24, 2024

Three Evernote Alternatives for Apple Users

Evernote was once the 🐐 of note-taking apps, but years of mismanagement took a toll. In November 2022, Bending Spoons acquired the company and has made some improvements, but it recently raised prices dramatically and severely limited the free tie…

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About the Hosts

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Tom Anderson

Tom is a well-respected IT professional and a passionate Apple user since 1994. Throughout his career he has assisted thousands of end users, providing top-notch support and guidance. Tom’s deep knowledge and hands-on experience make him a trusted voice in the tech community.

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Jeff Battersby

Writer, actor, man-about-tech. Okay, okay, I know I'm supposed to tell you more than those three things, but what's to say? Not much. I've been doing tech stuff for longer than I care to admit, managing IT for companies small and large, writing for pubs such as Macworld, MacUser, yada, yada, boring, boring. I built my own house, I once published a newspaper in the town where I live. I grew up in the Bay Area and now live in New York. I love theatre, I act, I stage manage, I usher, I might work on a set or two. I read voraciously, but very slowly for someone who reads as much as I do. I've written plays, short stories, and I might be working on a novel. (I mean, who isn't, right?) I love all kinds of music and listen to it almost all the time. I can throw, kick, swing a bat, hammer a nail with either foot or hand. I once asked my mom if they'd forced me to write with my right hand. They hadn't (I guess that's a Catholic school thing) and I am equally bad at writing with either hand. I'm the father of three amazing children, my proudest accomplishment, and one I can't take too much credit for, because they were amazing from the jump. That's me. That's it. What more is there to say? Nothing. So I'll stop now.