Month: September 2016

eero – A Love Story

First Look, Network, Opinion, Review, Wi-Fi 0

Then I heard about eero. eero isn’t a router; rather, each unit connects together to create a single wireless mesh network throughout your home. This means users get WiFi anywhere in their home—seamlessly. Could it be true?

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Geekiest Show Ever 229 – Watch Us iOS

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This week it is Elisa, Mike and Kevin. Melissa was dealing with unexpected issues. We start out with some follow-up about Arcade Block since Kevin has some discount codes to share on a first come first served basis. We then move into a short discussion about podcasting gear and why we have some of it.

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MyMac Podcast 624: Looking for Problems

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More like looking for topics. Gaz and Guy have a great time talking about some of the problems they’ve had with the latest releases of iOS and macOS. But it still does down to SIMBL the White Lion errors. Oh and for the last time, Gaz did NOT release those Pippa Middleton pics so bug off!

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Fidelio Lightning Connector Headphones – Review

Audio, Headphones, Review 0

How’s this for timely—quality headphones with a Lightning cable. With all the commotion over Apple’s removal of the headphone jack on the new iPhone 7, here are headphones without that jack at all. Instead, these have a Lightning connector and are only compatible with iOS devices.

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StarTech USB 3.0/eSATA Dual – Review

Hard Drive, NAS, Review 0

I had a few hard drives sitting around on my desk for many months and I was looking for a way to put them to good usage. I saw this StarTech device that seemed to be a perfect fit for my requirement. When I received the unit I immediately put my two 1.5 TB Seagate drives in it and tested the unit’s capability.

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Logitech Triathlon Mouse – Review

Mouse, Review, Wireless 0

The best mouse, in my opinion, is one with a weighted flywheel for scrolling. I have used Logitech’s mice with this feature for a decade. Work your way down a lengthy article or webpage, and with a flick of your finger, you can zip back to the top thanks to the flywheel action. This fast, accurate scrolling becomes an addictive part of your workflow.

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Geekiest Show Ever 228 – It Will Hurt the Whole Time

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– iOS 10 the first 32 hours
– Take Control of iOS 10 by Josh Centers a review coming soon on mymac.com
– Arcade Block subscription returns
– Minecraft Realms
– Family Gaming Analog and Digital
– Stranger Things Season 2
– Play the toy subscription service Melissa’s Affiliate link
– Mike’s pick is the Ring Video Doorbell
– Melissa pick is the Apple Watch Series 1
– Kevin’s pick is Bose Soundlink around-ear wireless headphones II Black

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SurfacePad case for 9.7 inch iPad Pro – Review

Cases, Cover, iPad Pro, Review 0

Here’s a case that is genuinely thin. No bulky, heavy plastic frame surrounding your iPad. TwelveSouth’s secret is a special repositionable adhesive inside the Napa leather back. The case becomes part of your iPad. The front cover is lined with soft microfiber so there is no chance of scratching your screen.

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Bicycling with Headphones – Sam’s Suggestions

Audio, Bluetooth, Earphones, Headphones, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Review 0

Are Bluetooth headphones superior to wired ones for outdoor sports? Until recently, I was convinced Bluetooth earphones were one of the best accessories I could use on my bike rides. I have my iPhone mounted on my handlebars, and with no wires attached, I can listen to music for the length of my ride—usually two or three hours, three or four times a week—without any impediments.

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