I haven’t had any time yet to sit down and write, but if you’re looking for a smart take on the Mac Pro and new Pro Display XDR, as well as other Mac tidbits, slide into the Snell Zone.
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Bonus Kbase Article of the Week: About Graphics-Card Compatibility Between Mac Pro Models⇢
Apple Support, writing about the old Cheese Grater Mac Pros:
Mac Pro computers use PCIe (PCI Express) graphics cards. Learn which Apple-provided cards work with your Mac Pro.
This article applies only to video cards that originally shipped with a specified Mac Pro or were offered as an upgrade kit by Apple. Similar cards that were not provided by Apple may have compatibility issues and you should work with the vendor of that card to confirm compatibility.
A Collection of iTunes Errors⇢
Allen Pike has put together a wonderful blog post looking at various iTunes errors over the years:
Once upon a time, Apple debuted an application for playing music.
Yes, an application. That’s what we called apps back when dinosaurs roamed the Mac. And one of the most-loved applications back in that ancient era was for playing your MP3s. It was called iTunes.
I think this one is my favorite:
Alfred 4⇢
My macOS app launcher of choice has gotten a really nice update. Instant upgrade for me.
Video: How I Record Podcasts with Audio Hijack⇢
After I uploaded a video about my podcasting setup, I got several questions about how I use Audio Hijack, so I’ve put together a little screen recording of just that:
Kbase Article of the Week: Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter requires Thunderbolt 3
The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter requires a host that supports Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C.
If you’re having issues with the adapter, or if you were directed to this page when you connected it to your computer, verify that your system supports Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C. Check with your system’s manufacturer if you think the message was shown in error.
Connected #245: Totes Ricky⇢
This week on Connected, we make our official WWDC predictions. Next week is going to be wild.
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HelloEdit⇢
I got an amazing tweet today:
Made something real geeky today, partly inspired by a blog post from 9 years ago on @512px. It’s a Markdown editor disguised as Word 5.1 for Macintosh System 7. Write like it’s 1992! https://t.co/y7eGn49kuJ pic.twitter.com/9TiND4soeM
— Raphael ???? (@lowercasename) May 28, 2019
The post in question is titled Markdown is the new Word 5.1 and was written by my buddy Kevin Lipe back in 2011, and was the site’s first link on Daring Fireball, I believe.
Apple Updates iPod touch⇢
The new iPod touch starts at $199, and is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, and Apple is pushing AR and Apple Arcade pretty hard in its messaging. That all makes sense, as does the lack of a larger screen and Touch ID. The iPod touch is all about being the cheapest way to get iOS into someone’s hands.
Video: My Podcasting Setup⇢
I’ve had a gear page up on the site for a long time now, but decided it was time to walk through how I record my podcasts in video form:
It’s not the only new video on my channel this morning, however. As I did last year, I’m raising money to help build out Renewal High School in Yida, South Sudan in partnership with Operation Broken Silence:
Steve Troughton-Smith’s WWDC Wishlist⇢
Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro⇢
From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David’s new Field Guide on the subject.
I learned a ton about Keyboard Maestro in doing this episode, and I bet you will learn something listening to it.
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