Author: Melissa Davis

GSE370 Do Your Own Research

| Melissa Davis

On episode 370 of Geekiest Show Ever, it’s rant time with colorful language ahead. Elisa and Melissa discuss how climate change and the pandemic have disrupted travel, grief, and how critical information is communicated.

Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/do-your-own-research/

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: Clay Banks

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GSE369 Elisa Comes Alive

| Melissa Davis

On episode 369 of Geekiest Show Ever, Elisa, Queen of The Rock Concert, regales us with her experiences attending live shows. Tune in to hear some useful tips for getting tickets. The artwork for this episode is from Elisa’s ticket archives and it’s only a fraction of the collection!

Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse369-elisa-comes-alive/

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: Elisa Pacelli

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GSE368 Happy New Gear

| Melissa Davis

On episode 368 of Geekiest Show Ever, Melissa is back to unpack the new tech she’s gotten for her new home. Elisa has some handy tips so listen in to find out more.

Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse368-happy-new-gear/

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: Jackie Zhao on Unsplash

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GSE366 Geekiest Gift Guide

| Melissa Davis

On episode 366 of Geekiest Show Ever, we chat about our gift wish lists and tips for getting the best prices. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse366-geekiest-gift-guide/ ‎

Our Gift Ideas

5-Port USB Wall Charger Surge & Protector

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro True Wireless Earbuds

Apple TV

Apple HomePod mini

LUXE Bidet W85

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Photo Credit: David Dvořáček on Unsplash

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GSE364 Cruising Attitude

| Melissa Davis

On episode 364 of Geekiest Show Ever, Elisa and Melissa are reunited to discuss their life updates. Melissa is still house hunting and Elisa went on a cruise to celebrate her birthday. Warning: this episode contains yummy descriptions of food so you might want to grab a snack before you hit play. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse364-cruising-attitude/

Some views from the cruise ship

Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/elisapacelli1 and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

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GSE360 Home Screen Home

| Melissa Davis
See if you can tell which Home Screen is Elisa’s and which is Melissa’s

On Geekiest Show Ever episode 360, we thought it would be fun to discuss what’s on our home screens and the ways we find iOS and iPadOS useful. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse360-home-screen-home/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/

Here are our iPad Home Screens. Can you tell which belongs to Elisa and which belongs to Melissa?

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GSE359 WWDC2021 Reactions

| Melissa Davis

WWDC2021 BINGO Card by @DylanMcD8

On Geekiest Show Ever episode 359, we cherry-pick our favorites from the slew of new software features that were announced at WWDC2021. It was held virtually on Monday, June 7, 2021. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse359-wwdc2021-reactions/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Elisa can be found at https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://TheMacMommy.com/ Episode artwork credit: @DylanMcD8 on twitter

Link to episode artwork credit: @DylanMcD8 on twitter

 

iOS 15

iOS 15 Overview

Full list of new features available with iOS 15

iPadOS

iPad OS Overview

Full list of new features available with iPadOS

macOS Monterey

macOS 12 Overview

Full list of new features available with macOS Monterey

watchOS 8

watchOS 8 Overview

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Conversation Boost is a feature I am really excited to try. Check out this article from ai about it: Apple enhances AirPods with Conversation Boost, Find My integration, Spatial Audio for Apple TV — appleinsider

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GSE358 Brett Terpstra

| Melissa Davis

On episode 358 of Geekiest Show Ever, we got to nerd out with Brett Terpstra! We talk music, machine setups, coding, apps, user experience, accessibility, super power productivity, ADHD, mental health, and more! Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse358-brett-terpstra/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Artwork for this episode is by Brett Terpstra. Elisa can be found at https://www.ThreeGeekyLadies.com or https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://www.TheMacMommy.com or https://twitter.com/TheMacMommy 

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Brett’s Podcasts

Brett’s Links

https://brettterpstra.com

https://twitter.com/ttscoff

Look for ttscoff everywhere else 🙂

https://bunchapp.co

https://brettterpstra.com/projects/keybindings/

nvUltra

A Few of Brett’s Favorite Mac tools

BetterTouchTool: https://folivora.ai

Hazel: https://www.noodlesoft.com

CleanShot: https://cleanshot.com

Paletro: https://appmakes.io/paletro

Setapp: https://setapp.com

New Music recommended by Brett

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Thanks for all the music recommendations and resources, Brett. This conversation was a blast!

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GSE357 The Geekiest Essential Apple Ever

| Melissa Davis

Geekiest Show Ever and the Essential Apple Podcast go off the rails for The Geekiest Essential Apple Ever! Elisa, Melissa, and Simon discuss new Apple product announcements, tracking concerns, email aliases, medieval lingerie, and just where would YOU put an AirTag? Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse357-the-geekiest-essential-apple-ever/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Artwork for this episode is by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash. Elisa can be found at https://www.ThreeGeekyLadies.com or https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://www.TheMacMommy.com or https://twitter.com/TheMacMommy 

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Find Simon on Twitter and check out his podcast “Essential Apple Podcast”

Do you use an email alias? Simon recommends:

https://www.33mail.com

https://simplelogin.io

https://sudomail.org/signin.html

Further Reading

iOS 14.5 App Tracking Transparency toggle mysteriously grayed out for some users – 9to5Mac

Facebook Instagram Notice iOS Apps Free Privacy Tracking – The Verge

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GSE356 Knock on Wood

| Melissa Davis

On episode 356 of Geekiest Show Ever, we talk to Bob Wood of ThinkBob.com. Bob is also President of the Tucson Macintosh Users Group of which Melissa is a member. We discuss the value of user groups and how you can join or support one near you — or — not so near you since many are now online for virtual attendance. Check out our full show notes here: https://www.geekiestshowever.com/gse356-knock-on-wood/ Do you have questions about what you heard in this episode? Please send us your feedback. You can email us: podcast at geekiestshowever dot com. Follow us on Twitter for additional tips and conversation: https://twitter.com/GeekiestShow. We’d like to hear from you, so let us know which tech topics interest you most. Artwork for this episode is by Bob Wood. Elisa can be found at https://www.ThreeGeekyLadies.com or https://twitter.com/senseidai and Melissa can be found at https://www.TheMacMommy.com or https://twitter.com/TheMacMommy 

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Bob’s Links

ThinkBob.com

DangerousBobPhotography.com

TMUG.com

GretchenLima.com

Bob’s Notes

Mac User Groups

  • Apple Podcasters and pundits should become members of their local MUGs and volunteer to give presentations a couple times per year.
  • This would provide them with more listeners and readers, strengthen the Apple Community, and perhaps add to their advertising base.

Apple CarPlay

  • Easy and safe way to be more productive
  • Listen to podcasts instead of music (learn stuff)
  • Send and receive phone calls and texts
  • Bluetooth Apple CarPlay is not needed, wired is better

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