Alex and Matthew talk about the close of the beta season – and the close of the show. Both tried to test iOS as best they could, but bugs and real life took their toll. That being said, Siri Shortcuts and the updates coming soon look to be exciting as ever. Please stay tuned towards the end of the episode for a raw conversation about the future of Supercomputer. Find us elsewhere : Join the Shortcuts User Group chat Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Alex's podcasts Two Headed Girl , Roboism , & The Robot ...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 40
Matthew hosts special guest Julia Skott – quite literally in his home. Julia's all about Android, but uses an iPad and Mac, so the two have a lot to talk about. Plus Julia is just a blast. Links from the show : How I Edit Podcasts on the iPad using Ferrite | MacStories Why we don’t want you and your Android green bubbles in our iMessage chat | Fast Company Follow Julia Skott (@JuliaSkott) on Twitter Listen to Julia's podcast Make Do on Relay FM Find us elsewhere : Supercomputer (@_supercomputer)...
Sep 06, 2019•52 min•Ep. 39
While Alex was away, Matthew interviewed developer Greg Pierce, creator of Drafts and the x-callback-url spec that kicked off deeper interest in iOS automation. The show starts with the basics of deep linking & how URLs are traditionally used, before diving into the good stuff straight from the source. Greg explains the benefits and drawbacks of early mobile automation, plus potential adoption of what’s soon to come, then covers how he’s using the new Siri Shortcuts capabilities alongside hi...
Jul 26, 2019•48 min•Ep. 38
After a few weeks, Alex & Matthew are back to talk about the beta experiences so far. Matthew hung out in Apple Business Chat, Alex gets excited about Automation triggers, and everyone is assigned a book for summer reading. Links from the show : ATP #332: Fuzzy Muppet Felt | Accidental Tech Podcast DamonLight AirPods ear thingies Home Screen Icon Creator: A Shortcut to Create Custom Icons for Apps, Contacts, Solid Colors, and More | MacStories #11: Shortcuts Homescreens! | Automators "Starti...
Jul 16, 2019•57 min•Ep. 37
Alex and Matthew are back from WWDC (for real this time) and are VERY excited about Shortcuts. Alex also briefly shouts about the Mac Pro, and Matthew needs a monitor. Find us elsewhere : Supercomputer (@_supercomputer) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew on YouTube and Twitch Matthew’s website @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 36
Matthew and Alex share their insights into neo-modern Apple from the year 2030. Listen in as they discuss what to expect from the upcoming WWDC, and reflect on how far things have come since 2019. Find us elsewhere : WWDC 2019 in San Jose Supercomputer (@_supercomputer) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew on YouTube and Twitch Matthew’s website @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
May 30, 2019•16 min•Ep. 35
This week, Alex and Matthew realize that they are slowly becoming each other. Matthew describes his whole interconnected mess of apps, time tracking tools, and shortcuts. Alex only has three emotions. Matthew turned Things into Omnifocus. Links from the show : OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone Asana The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software Timery Agenda - Date-focused Note Taking. HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself...
May 24, 2019•52 min•Ep. 34
Following last week's after one day, a discussion of Matthew's morning routine sparks discussion about how Apple is changing. Plus, how order of operations matters, what the intersection of Arts and Technology means, and being funny on the internet. Alex had so much caffeine. Matthew swallowed a frog. Links from the show Home - MindNode Drafts. Where Text Starts. Nebo | MyScript The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 248, With Special Guest Peter Kafka Focused - Relay FM Just Press Record Find us elsewhere : Supe...
May 15, 2019•57 min•Ep. 33
It’s a real grab bag of topics on this very special Emergency Pod™️. Home screens are rearranged, task management apps are debated, and there are even some challenges assigned. Matthew hates tapping into folders. Alex got excited about the mafia. Neither of them can say the word “prescient.” Links from the show : Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone How to Configure Your iPhone to Work for ...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 32
Matthew and Alex finally have The Talk. About notes. Alex is shocked by text bundles, Matthew spreads his notes' ashes across a bunch of apps, and they both talk about the long-term sustainability of various notes databases. Links from the show : Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners Nebo | MyScript Captio for iOS Think with Paper by FiftyThree Planet Irony | A Comic That Happens to Be Self Aware Ulysses Welcome to TextBundle.org! Notebooks for iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC Not...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 31
This week, Alex and Matthew cover Cal Newport’s new book Digital Minimalism and its impact. Alex is thirsty, Matthew becomes one with nature, and both recommend different books by women in addition (instead?). Links from the show Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Why you should allow yourself to buy books How to be Bored Ben McCarthy tweet about using notebooks Lizzo’s new album Cuz I Love You Lizzo’s debut EP Coconut Oil Deciding to Stan myself Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi Why We Aut...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 30
This week, Alex invites a DIFFERENT Matthew onto the show to talk about their home automation setup. Show Notes Chicago Weather Alexa and Other Amazon Tube Friends Siri Google Assistant Google Home Hub Google Pixel Amazon Echo Show Amazon Fire Phone Fyre Festival Find us elsewhere Mattie Cox (@mattiercox) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Matthew Cassinelli on Twitch.TV @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Apr 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 29
Alex and Matthew review the new iPad mini! Find out where the Mini fits in their lives. Both tried out the Logitech Crayon, integrated it into their workflow, and came to the same conclusion... (If your version has uneven audio levels, re-download for a fixed track) Find us elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Matthew Cassinelli on Twitch.TV @_supercomputer on Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Apr 10, 2019•47 min•Ep. 28
The fabulous Rosemary Orchard joins as the first guest on Supercomputer – and she blows your hosts’ minds. Rose talks about how she became an Automator, Matthew gets convinced to use Airtable again despite Alex’s protests, and everybody loves Drafts. Links from the episode Drafts for Mac: The MacStories Review | by Rosemary Orchard Drafts 5.4 coverage from Tim Nahumck | MacStories The Sweet Setup Images shortcut for saving images to use alongside Drafts Save Article to Dropbox | Drafts Action Di...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 27
Matthew tells Alex all about Shortcuts 2.2 – including a secret hidden in the Notes actions. Links from the show Baidu Maps Quick Capture into Ulysses using Shortcuts | The Sweet Setup Mocktail by Jordan Merrick Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Supercomputer on YouTube @_supercomputer on Instagram Support the show on Patreon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 26, 2019•34 min•Ep. 26
Your hosts discuss the primary computer of most people: their phones. Alex does most of her work from the phone, Matthew is trying, and both agree that a paired-down version of a desktop app is unacceptable in 2019. Links from the show: Roboism live at C2E2 PAX East Use Tabs In Safari on iPad | Apple Support Drafts for Mac coming March 26 Using Spotlight on iPad to drag apps into Split View | Reddit Airtable Notion Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthe...
Mar 20, 2019•42 min•Ep. 25
This week, Alex shows Matthew how little he knows about video production. Alex drops film school knowledge, it becomes clear why Matthew should have stuck with Final Cut, and both fumble around with LumaFusion's limitations. Links from the show Avid media composer Adobe Premier Final Cut Pro LumaFusion iMovie Ferrite update SanDisk SD Card USB Type-C Reader (old model) Apple’s updated USB-C to SD Card Reader Kingston MobileLite Wireless G3 for wireless audio SD card transfer (via @TimChaten ) Ro...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 24
Alex and Matthew discuss the disappearance of Control Center – and how it overlaps with Shortcuts. Links from the show Tim Cook tweet 100 Apps That Work With Siri Shortcuts Apple Support page on Control Center Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube Supercomputer on YouTube @_supercomputer on Instagram Support the show on Patreon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 05, 2019•58 min•Ep. 23
Alex and Matthew reflect on the month’s Apple-related news, giving the hot takes some room and seeing how we’re feeling after some extra context. Plus, there’s a celebrity appearance. February News: Meet the 30-year Apple veteran who's taking over the company's stores around the world WWDC 2019 Dates Confirmed: June 3-7 in San Jose [Updated] Exclusive: First look at unreleased Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS How did Apple’s AirPods go from mockery to millennial status symbol? Apple fails ...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 22
Alex and Matthew cover their home screens, so get ready to check show notes. Both hosts share their general approach to organizing the apps on their "iOS devices", plus why it matters – a little bit at least. Alex has more Shortcuts than Matthew, neither have that great of iPad setups, and both are hoping for more from Apple soon. Next week we're doing a new segment, so stay tuned. Links from the show : Alex's iPhone home screen Matthew's iPhone home screen Alex's iPad home screen What are iOS d...
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 21
This week, Matthew interviews Alex about how she gets work done at Cards Against Humanity. Plus Alex has a… great magic trick at the end. There’s checklists, task managers, and email talk – plus an announcement about Season 2! Watch the episode on YouTube Support the show with our new Patreon! Links from the episode : Cards Against Humanity OmniFocus Things Drafts Newton Superhuman Open from Overcast into YouTube shortcu t Follow us elsewhere @_supercomputer @alexcox @mattcassinelli Matthew’s Yo...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 20
Alex and Matthew debut their first test episode as a video show on YouTube, after 18 previous audio-only episodes. But it’s still a podcast! You can just watch us talk if you want: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSvmibqXPAp9iqCIIHBMuw Topics include the Google Home Hub, yearly themes, and our pitch to the world. Support our new Patreon too: https://www.patreon.com/supercomputer ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 19
Matthew and Alex talk about going from beginner shortcuts to the next level with the “If” scripting action, plus how this all could be a bit easier. Matthew enjoys his LEGO, Alex really wants to know about OAuth, and we tease next week’s opposing views on iPads. Links from the show Matthew’s “When Will The Rain Stop?” shortcut “Just realized the KonMari method is a Mark and Sweep garbage collection algorithm” – @dimasguardado Merlin Mann calling Shortcuts “cute” on The Talk Show with John Gruber...
Jan 25, 2019•40 min•Ep. 18
Matthew and Alex are here for the New Apple. Show Notes Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Apple is putting iTunes on Samsung TVs - The Verge How to set up Apple Music on Echo speakers, set deault service Planet of the Apps — Watch on Apple Music. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch | Netflix Official Site HomePod: A practical review – The Sweet Setup Apple promotes John Giannandrea to SVP of ML and AI Strategy after hiring ex-Google search chief in April - 9to5Mac ATP: Island of Sh...
Jan 17, 2019•42 min•Ep. 17
This week, Matthew and Alex explore some of their holiday experiments, as well as how to value your time as much as you value your computer. Show Notes TickTick: Todo list, checklist and task manager app for Android, iPhone and Web Getting Things Done® - David Allen’s GTD® Methodology Instapaper Be Focused KonMari – Founded by Marie Kondo. It’s All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff - Kindle edition by Peter Walsh. Crafts, Hobbies & Home Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.co...
Jan 11, 2019•31 min•Ep. 16
This week, Matthew talks about getting his work done entirely on iOS, and Alex talks about her love of tomatos. Links from the show Homescreen tweet Dr Drang piece on Airtable Alex's Earhole shortcut TickTick Carrot Weather TickTick URL Scheme Jeff Perry question on time tracking Where You Can Get Angry at Us Matthew Cassinelli - YouTube Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) | Twitter Alex Coxmas 🎄 (@AlexCox) | Twitter supercomputer (@_supercomputer) • Instagram photos and videos ★ Support this ...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 15
This week, Matthew ponders why you can’t get real work done on iOS, and Alex works herself into a tizzy about Pokémon and old men. Links from the Show Steve Jobs: “Who wants a stylus?” - Apple - Steve Jobs at Macworld 2007 in San Francisco - YouTube TickTick: Todo list, checklist and task manager app for Android, iPhone and Web Tyler Stalman - YouTube Homepage | Pokémon Go Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Official Pokémon Site Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp | Nintendo Za...
Nov 23, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 14
In a caffeine-fueled rage, Alex & Matthew pleasantly discuss the viability of iPad Pros as computers. Both enjoy their self-made armchairs as Matthew runs out of breath and Alex ponders the effect of reviews. Links from the Show Matthew’s empty Shortcuts library The Talk Show #234: ‘Welcome to Dongletropolis’, With Special Guest Merlin Mann Jason Snell convo iPad User Guide Shortcuts User Guide Gboard - the Google Keyboard Apple Support on Twitter Apple Support on YouTube This is Phil Schill...
Nov 16, 2018•58 min•Ep. 13
Your hosts’ iPads have arrived! Matthew wants to change the way we think about the philosophy of Apple, and Alex is very concerned about folios big and small. Links from the show Review: The iPad Pro and the power of the Pen(cil) а TechCrunch Buy iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio - Apple Crappy iPad Cover Logitech Crayon Digital iPad Pencil for Students Apple Pencil Case - Saddle Brown - Apple iPhone XS Leather Folio - Forest Green - Apple LumaFusion | LumaTouch Find us elsewhere @_supercomputer on ...
Nov 09, 2018•56 min•Ep. 12
After Apple's October event, Alex and Matthew convince themselves into and out of, then back into buying iPad Pros. Alex has feelings, Matthew tries to help, and there's some butchered analogies along the way. Plus, they talk about the new update to Shortcuts. Links from the show Matthew switching to Automator Ferrite Recording Studio for iOS Stephen Hackett on Twitter: “Google Docs is going to make the new iPad a mess “ The Good Place on NBC Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter (not Steve Streza) C...
Nov 02, 2018•58 min•Ep. 11
