Making Blocks

Shane and TJ discuss the future of automation on iOS. Shortcuts and App Clips create an alternative to traditional app development. Picks of the Week: TJ - Apple Developer App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958 Shane - Coleman hot water heater https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/07/31/coleman-hot-water-on-demand-for-camping-or-emergency-preparedness/ Additional Links kanyewest.com Pythonista https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pythonista-3/id1085978097 Scriptable https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptable/id1405459188 Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977 Chrome OS / GSuite stagnation https://secondbreakfast.co/google-blew-a-ten-year-lead Safari Technology Preview https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/ HackingWithSwift SwiftUI Course https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/swiftui Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@rocknrollmonkey Rock'n Roll Monkey on Unsplash

TJ and Shane discuss Shane's new puppy, his air conditioning situation and preferred temperature, and how we wish we had Xcode on the iPad.

Shane and TJ discuss the stigma of using your phone vs reading a book and the incredible SpaceX launch. Picks of the Week TJ - Love to Dream Swaddle https://amzn.to/2WXwCPr Shane - Magic Keyboard https://amzn.to/3eVNRGU Additional Links Podcasting Gear Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth Transmitter https://amzn.to/3jABuDA PoP voice Lavalier Microphone https://amzn.to/32UCWL5 USB-C Microphone Adapter by CableCreation https://amzn.to/30RfawP Anchor.fm https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234 Fastmail.com (10% off first year link) https://ref.fm/u23805688 Protonmail.com https://protonmail.com SpaceX Falcon 9 Computer https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/9243/what-computer-and-software-is-used-by-the-falcon-9 Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@nynnes Nynne Schrøder on Unsplash

Episode 30 Hammock Podcasting Shane and TJ discuss online tech support scammers and their tricks. Stereo Lavalier Microphone https://amzn.to/3gf26aN Kitboga - Scambaiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNziOoXDBeg Jim Browning - Scambaiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le71yVPh4uk&list=PLBNmQJqxpaMaxqghShRiOnHUjO00ZCsor 2020 iPad Pro 11" Cellular 128GB https://amzn.to/2ZtkFkG iPad Pro 11" Magic Keyboard https://amzn.to/3gcne1f Unreal 5 Demo https://youtu.be/qC5KtatMcUw TJ's Pick Halo 2 for PC Shane's Pick Magnetic Power charge cable https://amzn.to/3dMzQuG

Shane and TJ discuss Shane's broken microphone and new haircut, why TJ hates social networks, email, conferences, and more!

Shane and TJ discuss email providers, AR, new apps, and modifying macOS. We had a technical issue during recording. We're sorry that the last part sounds a little different!

Shane and TJ refuse to give into the negativity and unending discussion about COVID-19 and talk about the only two things that actually matter: puppies and video games.

TJ and Shane discuss N95 face masks, TJ's faulty mouse, Shane playing Minecraft with his 4 year old, and more!

TJ and Shane discuss their lives in quarantine (sigh), puppies, Dark Sky being bought by Apple, meat in a post-COVID world and more.

Shane and TJ discuss their changing habits now that we're working remotely (because quarantine), the National Cowboy Museum's Head of Security running their Twitter, country music, NASCAR and more!

TJ and Shane talk about coronavirus (we're tired of the self-quarantine, but we're doing it anyway) the new iPads we wish we could program on, and WWDC moving to an online experience.

TJ, Shane, and Austin have a recording in person! We talked about our in-person podcasting setup, Alexa devices, HomeKit, and more! And yes, we did get pancakes after. Special Guest: Austin McDowell.

TJ and Shane discuss Shane's loss of internet, companies tracking you online (it's creepy), preparing for baby, and Shane's acquisition of cowherd.com!

Shane, TJ, and Scott discuss TJ's stolen AirPods case, their home theater setups, the Magic Keyboard, iMovie, and more! Special Guest: Scott Jann.

Shane and TJ discuss Coronavirus, Google Stadia, the Ruby programming language, picking a marketable development stack, and more.

TJ and Shane discuss how we can anticipate questions from our users, appreciation of the Mac and iPhone, and applying the KonMari method to our digital lives.

TJ and Shane are joined by author and conference producer, John Wilker! We discuss his introduction to the Mac ecosystem, the origins of 360iDev, his book series Space Rogues, and where he's headed next. Special Guest: John Wilker.

TJ, Shane, and Scott kept the momentum going and ended up recording another episode after we finished Episode 15! We discuss Drafts, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and domain names. Special Guest: Scott Jann.

TJ and Shane are joined by a good friend of the show, Scott Jann! We discuss marble simulations, internet connections, parenting, Bitcoin mining, and more. Special Guest: Scott Jann.

TJ and Shane discuss their AppleCare, their first downloaded apps, and gigabit ethernet.

Shane and TJ return after a month to discuss their many life changes, new hardware, and fun things at CES.

TJ and Shane recorded an episode a few days before Thanksgiving that we wanted to share. We hope you enjoy it!

TJ and Shane discuss the wonderful world of Mac applications and cycle of "free and open" to "closed walled gardens".

Shane and TJ have a special guest on the show and then discuss office setups, the new 16" MacBook Pro, and Disney+.

Shane and TJ discuss disappearing URLs in Google, Firefox, and the history of web browsers.

Shane and TJ discuss AirPods and their memories of the Linux desktop.

Shane and TJ discuss Star Wars and Shane's experience with the Surface Go.

Shane and TJ discuss privacy vs. convenience and ownership in the digital world.

Shane and TJ discuss the concept of a computer vs. a personal computer. We also discussed the PlayStation 5 announcement and our history with screensavers.

TJ and Shane discuss Apple Watch, games, the new Surface devices, and rugged wallets.

TJ and Shane discuss the new iPhones, the new Call of Duty games, managing your online data, and remote work. Also, the Uber for ice cream.

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