Rumors have it that the iPad mini and iPod touch will both be refreshed in 2019.
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Ungeniused #70: The National Geographic Society⇢
From magazines to television, conservation and preservation, the The National Geographic Society has been working to make the world a better place since 1888.
Kbase Article of the Week: Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update Mac mini (Mid 2010)⇢
This was a very specific update:
The Mac OS X 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users of Mac mini (Mid 2010). This update contains all the applicable fixes from the Mac OS X 10.6.4 Update, plus the following specific fixes for Mac mini (Mid 2010):
- Resolves compatibility and performance-related graphics issues.
- Improves compatibility with large-format SDXC memory cards.
Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini⇢
This week on Mac Power Users, David Sparks and I talk about the history and present of the Mac mini, before diving into a myriad of ways to use it as a home or office server, as well as its merits as a standalone workstation:
Introduced as a low-cost way to switch to the Mac, the Mac mini can now be found working quietly as home and office servers, hosting files, media, backups and more.
Download #86: The 2019 CES Draft⇢
This week on Download, I joined Florence Ion and Mikah Sargent in drafting stories coming from CES:
The Consumer Electronics Show is, as always, a flood of new technology, corporate announcements, products that will never ship, and embarrassing garbage. How better to sum it all up then with a draft? In this episode, we choose the top stories of the week, then move on to pick some vaporware and the worst story of the show. But don’t worry, in the end we’ve got some fuzzy CES puppies to cheer you up. Is that fresh bread I smell?
Connected #225: The Bear Will Charge You⇢
We’re back!
Stephen, Myke and Federico kick off 2019 with annual predictions, a look at Apple’s recent TV moves and the most amazing Shortcut of all time.
I may have gotten a little bold with my predictions this time around.
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iOS Access for All, iOS 12 Edition⇢
Shelly Brisbin has updated her excellent iOS Access for All for 2019:
This is the sixth edition of my book, and it’s fully updated for iOS 12.1. The book has grown along with Apple’s mobile software – its 168,000 words, with a page count that varies by platform, but that’s between 700 and 800 pages on many platforms. But more important than word or page count, iOS Access for All remains most comprehensive iOS accessibility resource anywhere!
The Stalman Podcast #44: The Business of Internetting⇢
This week, I chatted with Tyler Stalman about what it is like to have a decade-old blog, and how I moved from writing to podcasting, and how it all became a job.
Tyler is awesome, and this podcast is great. You should subscribe.
Kbase Article of the Week: Mac mini: How to Remove or Install Memory⇢
The “Late 2014” part of this document is the saddest bit:
Mac mini (Late 2014) does not have user-installable RAM. You can configure the memory in your Mac mini (Late 2014) when you purchase it.
Here’s what it says for the 2018 machine:
To upgrade the memory in your Mac mini (2018), go to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.
GitHub Offering Private Repos to Free Accounts⇢
A really cool move on Microsoft’s part.
Mac Power Users #464: Stephen... Who?⇢
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this week is my first as the new co-host of Mac Power Users:
David puts his new cohost, Stephen Hackett, in the hot seat to talk about his tech background, love of the Mac, and if Batman or Superman is better. All of that, plus a couple of exciting event announcements.
I have huge shoes to fill with Katie retiring, but I could not be more excited to get started.
iTunes Content, AirPlay 2 Coming to Samsung TVs⇢
CES is here and it started with quite the news, via Samsung PR:
With the new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app on Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung customers can access their existing iTunes library and browse the iTunes Store to buy or rent from a selection of hundreds of thousands of movies and TV episodes — including the largest selection of 4K HDR movies. iTunes Movies and TV Shows will work seamlessly with Samsung’s Smart TV Services, such as Universal Guide, the New Bixby and Search, to create a consistent experience across Samsung’s platform.