This week, the guys revisit Apple Watch charging and trading in devices before jumping into Apple's new Self Service Repair program and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first three bags. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Apple Watch Battery and...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 395
This week on the show, Myke is having a bad time, Stephen wants to meet a robot and Federico has an exciting new trail to blaze. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What's in your wallet? Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, post...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 394
Stephen, Myke and Federico all have desks, and they all have opinions. Today, those things collide. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Novo : Powerfully simple business banking. Sign up for free. Bambee : The leading outsourced HR solution for small to large businesses. Get your free HR audit today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connec...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 393
Some much-loved follow-up is discussed, as are the WWDC 2022 and Automation April announcements. Then, 2017's Mac Roundtable is revisited and the guys design some new AirPods for Apple. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ge...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 392
This week: clarification about Apple charging more for specific colors on their products, Markdown in Google Docs, the death of Touch ID and a fresh start for the Bill of Rickies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, po...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 391
Myke has questions about the Mac Studio, Federico was right about Workflow and Stephen has some suggestions for the Bill of Rickies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $20 off your first three bags. Theragun : Try Theragun now for 30 days. Links and Show Notes: Get Connect...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 390
After discussing the new features enabled by iOS 15.4, the Europeans tackle the questions raised by Federico's iPad Air review, what Apple's 'Studio' brand could extend to, and hands-on impressions of the Steam Deck. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcas...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 389
Apple has announced updates to the iPad Air and several iPhones, then launched an entirely new desktop Mac with an accompanying display. As a result, a new Keynote Chairman must be named. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. New Relic : Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now an...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 388
Apple is holding an event on March 8, so the guys have scrambled to put together a list of top-tier picks for this edition of the Keynote Rickies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What's in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. G...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 387
After blindly obeying a website written by someone else, Myke, Federico and Stephen dream up a new vision for the iPod touch, discuss Safari’s fading marketshare and wonder what foldable devices Apple could be working on. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $20 off your fir...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 386
Like, what even is an episode description? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Tsareena | Pokédex RAB Indoor Two Rickies The La...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 385
After talking about pen podcasts and the biting lip emoji, Federico, Myke and Stephen give each other a tour of their smart home setups. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. New Relic : Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit card ...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 384
Before Federico guesses the names of this year's new emoji, the guys talk about Apple's recent betas and deal with some follow-up. Pour a glass of bean juice and enjoy! This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, p...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 383
Federico was featured in the App Store, Federico shipped an Obsidian plugin and Federico has questions about Elgato's new foot pedal. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $20 off your first three bags. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Alt Text Reader (@get_altText) / Twitter SHAK...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 382
This week, the guys offer up their iPad home screens for roasting after the unboxing of the year. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, po...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 381
The iPhone was announced 15 years ago. After the hosts recover from that shocking news, they talk briefly about the 2007 keynote, then move on to discuss some CES news. iOS 15's Photos widget and shameless Wordle clones are also discussed. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair and get 20% off your purchase. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. New Relic : Monitor, debug, and improve your entire...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 380
It's a new dawn It's a new day There's a new Chairman For us And we're feeling good This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, post...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 379
2021 is over, but we've got one last episode before the year ends for good. Let Federico, Myke and Stephen guide you through the last 12 months of Apple-focused tech news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Amazon Music : Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required. TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transact...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 378
It's time for our annual Christmas gift exchange round-robin, and then the boys get down to business with some competitive picks about what will happen in 2022. All that's followed by a game of 20 Questions, with the questions supplied by listeners! This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PCalc : A very full-featured calculator app. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc , John Voorhees , and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected+: More content, more japes, more fewer ads. Submit Feedback ...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 377
Myke has returned from vacation, armed with follow-up and listener questions. Meanwhile, Federico wanted the group to share some life lessons and Stephen has posted a video of the PodCabin. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mack Weldon : Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away ...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 376
Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the future of Craft and note-taking apps in general. The next wave of Apple silicon Macs is also discussed, as are vintage products the company should bring back with a modern twist. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Pingdom : Start monitoring ...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 375
Myke is on vacation, so Federico and Stephen are finally free to talk about the Mac and AirPower. Then, a Q&A session for the ages. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for in...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 374
Federico and Myke are joined by alternating members of the Hackett family. Beats are reviewed and thanks are given. (Please rate and review the show.) This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Guest Starring: Merri Hackett Links and Show No...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 373
There's a new version of iOS 15 right around the corner, Apple has announced a new self-service repair program and Twitter is up to ... stuff. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Amazon Music : Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 3 months. No credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, p...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 372
Everyone is bad at setting up their iPhones. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mack Weldon : Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Pre...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 371
The guys are joined by One True John to talk about life midway through the Apple silicon transition, how Shortcuts for the Mac is shaping up and how our moms feel about our media appearances. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Squarespace : Make your next...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 370
This week on the show: impressions of the AirPods 3 and new MacBook Pro, a review of macOS Monterey and a breakthrough new magnetic product for listeners to track the Connected Chairmen. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occur...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 369
Myke, Federico and Stephen sit down to score their "Unleashed" picks ... and unbox something amazing. Then, a special bonus segment featuring some very surprising coin flips. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: DetailsPro : A design tool for SwiftUI. Get 5 files free, then it’s just $9.99 per year. Try it today. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Ladder : Flexible life insurance in minutes. Guest Starring...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 368
Apple has announced an October event, so the Passionate Ones have gathered to appoint a new Event Chairman through the making of Picks, both Regular and Risky. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Mack Weldon : Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDr...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 367
This week, the boys turn to a 12-sided die to shape the order of the show. Topics on the dodecahedron include follow-up, the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs' death, tables coming to Craft and Amazon's recent announcements. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Gue...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 366
