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Oct. 30, 2023

Apple Halloween Event, Managing Subscription Costs, Rock Paper Pencil, and FineWoven is…Fine?

In this episode: What to expect at Apple’s upcoming “Scary Fast” event Apple is raising the prices on some of its services again Managing your subscriptions and their ever-increasing costs A Better Writing Experience on iPad?...

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Oct. 16, 2023

Riding Shotgun: Inside the Subie & YOU! Podcast with Rafael Ruiz

Ever wondered how to turn a passion into a successful podcast? Join us as we chat with Rafael Ruiz, the charismatic host of the Subie & YOU! podcast, which has amassed over 140 episodes and an impressive 100,000+ downloads. D...

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Oct. 2, 2023

iPhone 15 Pro Max First Impressions, watchOS 10 Upgrade Remorse

Jeff upsized to the iPhone 15 Pro Max in titanium titanium (what?) and has some thoughts, and perhaps just a tiny bit of buyer's remorse. We talk Action button, new cameras, and weight and size comparisons with his previous i...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Apple Event: New Apple Watches & iPhones, Buying Recommendations

Hey there tech enthusiasts! Ready to immerse yourself in a refreshing conversation about the latest Apple watches and iPhones? Good! Because we're about to recap Apple's Wonderlust event and help you understand their features...

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Sept. 4, 2023

iPhone Event Preview, Betas Update, and Can the iPad Be Your Only Computer?

Are you ready for a trip down memory lane? We kick things off with a discussion on the resurgence of USENET, exploring why it's making a comeback and how it has evolved over the years. Join us as we unravel the history and si...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Switchin' It Up with Nintendo and Gaining Focus with the Session App

How often do you find yourself wishing for a better way to manage your work and productivity, and mental well-being? Well, we've got you covered! Embrace the wonders of the Session app, a fantastic tool that not only keeps a ...

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Aug. 7, 2023

The Best Tech for Back to School

Are you prepared for the upcoming academic year? Having the right tech tools at your disposal can make all the difference in your productivity and success. This episode is packed with insights into the maze of back-to-school ...

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July 24, 2023

The Art of Automation and Productivity with Adam Olson

Are you prepared to conquer the chaos of daily tasks? Today, we're thrilled to be joined by our old friend and tech aficionado, Adam Olson. Adam brings an arsenal of efficiency-boosting tips and tricks, from using iOS feature...

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July 10, 2023

What We Think We Like in the New Apple Operating Systems

Ready to unravel the tapestry of tech? As the drama with Twitter continues, Meta smells blood in the water and releases its new Threads service, which has taken off like a SpaceX rocket. We've used it, and have some thoughts ...

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June 26, 2023

AI and Creativity: Exploring the Impact on Education, Art, and the Workforce

What if AI could replace your creativity? Discover the implications of artificial intelligence in education and creative fields as we sit down with graphic artist Benjamin Jancewicz and Dr. Devon Taylor, Ed.D., from Shenandoa...

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June 10, 2023

WWDC & Apple Vision Pro

In this episode: Did our wishes come true? (Only Tom’s!) MacBook Air 15”, updated Mac Studio, Mac Pro with Apple Silicon iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma, tvOS Apple Vision Pro Links from the show: 15” MacBook Air ...

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May 29, 2023

The WWDC Wishlist

In this episode: Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad Reviews Our WWDC Wishlist All Mac and No Play - new boygenius album Links from the show: Final Cut Pro for iPad Logic Pro for iPad Six Colors: Hands on with Final Cut Pro ...

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May 15, 2023

Apple's iCloud Apps vs Google & Microsoft

In this episode: We have more stickers and magnets to giveaway Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro coming to iPad iCloud.com apps comparison against Google & Microsoft Picking the best apps for your use cases New segment: All Mac and...

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May 1, 2023

Airing of Grievances

In this episode: We’re doing a giveaway Dreary Siri Multi-display disappointments System Settings AirPlay anomalies MacBook keyboard shine Links from the show: Report Details Turmoil Behind Apple's AI Efforts, 'Siri X,' and H...

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April 17, 2023

Apple Music Classical with Kirk McElhearn

The great Kirk McElhearn joins us for an in-depth discussion on Apple Music Classical. Kirk is a long time tech writer, having contributed to Macworld, and TidBits, he’s written documentation for several applications you’ve p...

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April 3, 2023

California Stealin’, Apple Updates Galore, Apple Music Classical

In this episode: Jeff returns to discuss his California adventure Ease of setting up new devices in a cloud-based world New podcast artwork! WWDC announced and what we might see Recap the recent Apple OS updates We conduct a ...

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March 20, 2023

The Big Tips & Tricks Show

In this episode: Jeff’s stuff gets stolen and Gannon Nordberg sits in Yellow iPhone 14 New iPhone cases and Apple Watch Bands Apple Maps expands city experience to Boston How to set up Find My on your devices 18 Tips & Tricks...

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March 6, 2023

Security...What a Pain in the Pass!

In this episode: The boys get some new toys LastPass breach The Big Security Show Keeping your devices secure Why you should install software updates Managing Accounts & Passwords Apple’s iCloud Keychain & 1Password Advanced ...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Apple Services with Gannon Nordberg

In this episode: Apple security updates you should install Thoughts on the rumored MacBook Air 15” Gannon’s Apple products and his wild keyboard What we like about Apple Fitness+ Saving money with Apple One Apple Pay, Apple C...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Folding iPad or MacBook, Apps We Pay For vs Apps We're Using

In this episode: Jeff has not one, but two (!!) new Watch bands New 🔥 wallpapers from Basic Apple Guy Apple’s folding something though the “experts” don’t agree just what Apps we’ve bought and don’t use, and why we bought the...

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Jan. 24, 2023

HomePod is back, new Macs, and Jeff’s “Ultra” experience.

Overview It’s the debut episode of Basic AF: a mostly tech podcast, with Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby! In this episode: - The HomePod is back! - New Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro - New MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and Max - After...

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Jan. 17, 2023

Trailer!

Hi there! It’s a new year and you’re invited to check out our new show, Basic AF. It’s a (mostly) tech talk show where we’ll get together every couple of weeks to spill trash, talk, tech, and tea (though Tom says no politics)...

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