My New iPhone SE on TracFone, Another Personal Experience

Back in December 2014 I wrote about my personal experience of installing my iPhone 4S on the TracFone 3G wireless system. You are welcomed to read this article in our MyMac archives. Last month Apple released the new and smaller iPhone SE and I elected to purchase the unlocked 64 gigabyte model to replace my still functioning but somewhat dated iPhone 4S.

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LAUT Power Dash 6.6 automobile 3-port USB charger – Mini Review

The LAUT Power Dash 6.6 is a 3-port USB charger that plugs into a car’s 12 volt accessory lighter receptacle to charge or revive cell phones, tablets and other iOS devices. Because of its 6.6. amp output, far stronger than my other portable power devices, it recharges the batteries in mobile devices quickly and effortlessly. As soon as the charger is plugged in, a blue light appears to indicate that charging is activated.

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ZealSound HDE-300 In-ear Headphones – User Report Review

ZealSound’s new HDE-300 In-ear Noise-isolating Genuine Wood Headphones with Microphone are the best value in-ear monitors you can purchase. Sound reproduction is exceptionally clear and accurate across the audio spectrum, including a smooth and powerful bass that supports both traditional fidelity and current ultra-bass recordings. Passive external noise isolation is impressive, without needing to jam these earbuds into your skull or crank up the volume to death-defying levels.

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Axil SportEar M-4 Electronic Hearing Protection Earmuffs – First look and listen

Some people like decibels, the more the merrier. but eventually we learn that loud sounds lead to hearing impairment, which is why Axil’s SportEar M-4 head muffs can come in handy. The heavy duty ear cups are well padded and connected to a taught headband that’s also soft. There are volume knobs with tactile ridges on each side of the ear cups that make it possible to control the amount of sound that comes through.

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Audio Technica AT-LP60BK-BT Turntable – Review

All of the controls are in exactly the same place as on the USB model. The only main variation is there is a mini-audio jack output on the Bluetooth turntable instead of a USB port. There is no difference from a analog sound output compared to the AT-LP60-USB, so let’s get to what this review is all about: the wireless capabilities of this turntable.

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TechFan #250 – Heroes

It turns out, Tim is at fault for Star Wars not working on his computer, not Apple. Also, Sony released the PS4 Remote Play app for Mac, Tim follows David’s lead and starts using uBlock, bogus surveys, and Superman V Batman is reviewed

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Fantastical for Mac – Review

Why in the world would you want anything other than the Mac’s built in Calendar? It does a pretty great job, right? Hold on. Fantastical can shake your world up. At least that’s what Flexibits says they can do with Fantastical 2 for the Mac.

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MyMac Podcast 600: Serenak Asassin’s Flying Circus

APRIL FOOL’S! No really, those two April fools Gaz and Guy record the 600th MyMac Podcast and the whole center section is devoted to two very detailed emails from Serene Assassin. Plus hijinks and general tomfoolery AND (wait for it) a deeply enlightened and well written piece of drama at the very end. Sure, let’s go with that answer.

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TechFan #249 – Angry

Tim is angry again. What else is new, right? David has a new computer! Topics include not being able to play the new Star Wars movie on a Macbook Pro, the 16GB iPhone argument continues, the FBI dropping the Apple court case, Apple blocking the music iPhone app with ads, and much more. Also, Tim and David completely forget to talk about Dawn of Justice after mentioning it at the top of the show.

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Audio-Technica AT-LP60-USB and Analog Fully Automatic Belt Drive Turntable – Review

Who would have thought in 2016 you have multiple turntable options – not just from multiple manufacturers but multiple options from just one manufacturer. Audio-Technica has a range from simple home use to pro level equipment. The AT-LP60-USB is their automatic USB turntable. This is a belt-drive turntable with a USB output that allows you to convert your vinyl to digital, or play records through what most likely is your digital audio system. It comes with a USB cable, two RCA to mini-plug cable (one male, one female), 45RPM adapter, and cartridge with stylus.

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Audio Technica ATH-ANC40BT QuietPoint Active Noise-Canceling Wireless In-Ear Headphone – Review

ATH-ANC40BT is Audio-Technica’s only noise-canceling wireless in-ear headphone. Their QuietPoint technology claims to reduce environmental noise by 90 percent. It runs on Bluetooth 3 and can connect to two devices simultaneously and can remember up to eight devices. Estimated battery life is eight hours with Bluetooth and noise-canceling activated, 13 with just Bluetooth, 24 for just noise-canceling, and 100 hours standby time.

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