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Marco Arment's review of the 2018 Mac mini: https://marco.org/2018/11/06/mac-mini-2018-review John Gruber's review of the 2018 MacBook Air: https://daringfireball.net/2018/11/the_2018_retina_macbook_air Gruber's commentary on Dan Frakes's move to Apple: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2018/11/02/frakes-mac-app-store Our thanks to Legacybox (http://legacybox.com/rebound) the world's largest, most trusted, digitizer of home movies and photos. There's never been a better time to digitally preserve your old home movies, film reels, and photos. Go to Legacybox.com/REBOUND to get 40% off your first order! Our thanks as well to Indochino (https://www.Indochino.com) where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get any premium suit for just $359. And our thanks to the National Security Agency. The National Security Agency plays a big role in protecting us from foreign cyber operations, and you can help! If you work in computer science, networking, programming or electrical engineering, learn more about careers at the National Security Agency by visiting IntelligenceCareers.gov/NSA (http://intelligencecareers.gov/nsa).
Not Family Feud! - Our panelists predict your stupid answers to our stupid questions. Host Jason Snell with Steve Lutz, Dan Frakes, David J. Loehr, Tony Sindelar, Dan Moren and Tiffany Arment.
Trivial Pursuit 1980s Genus Edition - We’re back with another edition of trivia from the 1980s, as we play the original Trivial Pursuit and struggle with questions about geography, railroads, and famous mobsters, all the while grappling with the very definition of the word “leisure.” (Also, we’re not sure if Glenn Fleishman is very good at trivia.) Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, David J. Loehr, Philip Michaels, Steve Lutz and Dan Frakes.
Laugh all you want, but buying an iPhone this year is so much harder than it used to be. Dan Frakes from the Wirecutter stops by to share his insight. We also discuss the new movie Steve Jobs with Macworld staff writers Caitlin McGarry and Oscar Raymundo.
Dan reminisces on starting at Macworld, and his transition to The Wirecutter, then some WWDC discussion, Force Touch Trackpad, Apple TV and HomeKit, the Mac Medium, Photos for Mac and iCloud Photo Library, and the Apple Watch.
"Groundhog Day" - Okay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties because it’s coooold out there! We partake in our midwinter ritual of watching “Groundhog Day” over and over again, not because we have to, but because we want to. How does something that seems so generic on its surface unfold into one of the deepest and (dare we say it) most beloved films of all time? Plus, we cope with the Andie MacDowell problem, theorize about everything Phil did in Punxsutawney that the movie didn’t show us, and liken the entire thing to a video-game speed run. Let’s live here! Host Jason Snell with Steve Lutz, Erika Ensign, Monty Ashley, Dan Frakes and Chip Sudderth.
Taking stock of iCloud Drive, the Apple Watch gets "delayed," Christian Bale bails, and singing the praises of old technology. With guests John Moltz and Dan Frakes.
On this week’s all-star episode, we welcome columnist Dan Frakes, a former Macworld editor, who discusses the decision to discontinue the print edition of the oldest Mac magazine, and to put the Macworld / iWorld conference on "hiatus." He'll also discuss current Apple issues, such as iOS 8 and Yosemite. You'll also hear from security expert Alain Ghiai, CEO of DigitalSafe, who focuses on smartphone safety and whether Americans should be concerned over the government's claimed right to "break down the doors" to our digital privacy. He'll also discuss the company's encrypted cloud storage system, which is based in Switzerland. Our final segment features commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes the possible reasons that iPad sales are flagging, the disconnected coverage of the goings on at Apple, the prospects for the Apple Watch and how it sucked the air out of the smartwatch market for this holiday season. He'll also comment briefly on Microsoft Windows 10, which is currently available as a Technical Preview.
We've all left IDG but we're still here! This week we talk iPhone 6, compare the 6 to the 6 Plus, ponder an overabundance of apps, and talk about our favorite iOS 8 features. With guests Dan Frakes and Philip Michaels!
Serenity Caldwell and special guest star Dan Frakes review the news of the week including OS X Yosemite, Apple's Beats music integration, and more.
Dan Frakes joins Chris Breen to talk about the dilution of ComiXology, new MacBook Airs, the thing we once called Net Neutrality, and a hiring settlement.
Computer draft, live from Macworld/iWorld. - Live from Macworld/iWorld in San Francisco, it’s the Incomparable Computer Draft! We pick the best computers of all time—real and fictional. (It goes off the rails quickly.) Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Serenity Caldwell, Jeff Carlson, Dan Frakes and David Sparks.
Dan Frakes, Dan Miller, and Dan Moren talk about cool products they saw in the expo hall. Recorded live on March 29, 2014 at Macworld/iWorld 2014 in San Francisco, CA.
There's little doubt that Apple's October 22nd event will feature at least one new iPad. But what else has Apple up its corporate sleeve? Chris Breen, Jon Seff, and Dan Frakes explore.
Dan Frakes, senior editor for Macworld, joins Systematic to talk about the life or a reviewer, the universe of an editor and everything about his top three picks for the week.
Season 0, Episode 1 - In anticipation of our first original season of Incomparable Radio Theater coming later this year, we’re re-presenting the material from the two previous radio theater episodes of The Incomparable as a sort of “season zero.” In this episode, Timmy Preston and the Galaxy Scouts discover a mysterious stowaway and The Fog and Margo encounter a man and some menhirs. Plus: Carl Phillips and The Gotham News Roundup. Host David J. Loehr with Andy Ihnatko, Steve Lutz, Monty Ashley, Dan Moren, Philip Michaels, Dan Frakes, John Siracusa, Glenn Fleishman, Sarah Barbour, Ben Boychuk and Scott McNulty.
Aaron Sorkin. - We convened on the Macworld Live stage at Macworld/iWorld 2013 to discuss the works of Aaron Sorkin. From “The West Wing” to “Sports Night,” “The American President” to “The Social Network,” it’s all here. Host Dan Moren with Dan Frakes, Lex Friedman, Serenity Caldwell and Jeff Carlson.
"Wreck-It Ralph" and classic videogames. - Insert a quarter and settle back to listen to us discuss the Oscar-nominated animated feature “Wreck-It Ralph,” which is inspired by classic video games. If you make it past the first level, you’ll also hear us discuss some of the video games our collection of elderly gentleman played when they were children back in the ’70s and ’80s. If you don’t make it that far, keep trying—the change machine’s right over there. Host Jason Snell with Dan Frakes, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa, Monty Ashley and Steve Lutz.
Believe it or not, some of us have managed to breed successfully. Even Steve Lutz. So we talk about what media we provide for our kids. Topics include dealing with the Star Wars prequels, Spongebob Squarepants, how young you need to be to watch “Apocalypse Now” or “The Exorcist,” why “Tron: Legacy” cost Ben dearly, why John became a master weaponsmith in his childhood, Jason’s debates with his son over whether Spider-Man or Batman is better, Lisa’s childhood reading of “The Godfather,” picking video games for your kids, and how your children’s peers will just ruin them anyway. Host Jason Snell with Ben Boychuk, Dan Frakes, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa, Lisa Schmeiser and Steve Lutz.
"Brave." - Pixar takes on princesses with the new film “Brave.” We discuss Pixar’s mother/bear-daughter story, but also the larger issues of female characters in animation and film in general. What’s wrong with the Disney Princesses? Why can’t girls play Belle or Ariel as if they were an action hero, anyway? How does Merida compare with the female protagonists in Miyazaki’s work? Did Pixar change its own fate? Host Jason Snell with Andy Ihnatko, Dan Frakes, John Siracusa and Serenity Caldwell.
On this week's all-star episode, Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, discusses the curious case of Dr. Steve Mann, who is considered the "father of wearable computing." He'll also discuss the differing visions of Apple and Microsoft when it comes to the Post-PC and PC+ eras. John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, discusses a variety of subjects that include the ongoing integration of Apple's iOS into OS X, and the patent lawsuit epidemic among tech companies. Dan Frakes, a Macworld Senior Editor, offers a primer on Apple's OS X Mountain Lion, including the system requirements and why some older Macs are no longer supported. You'll also learn about some of the most important new features.
Favorite holiday movies and TV - Grab some eggnog and hitch up your reindeer! It’s time to put six holiday films in the Incomparable Film Vault! We discuss some beloved classics and offer a few surprise choices that redefine what “holiday” and “film” actually mean. What is a realistic depiction of Santa? Is Bill Murray’s best Scrooge not actually in “Scrooged”? Has Clarence the angel left a trail of dead bodies behind him? Is Kris Kringle the original Apple Genius? Happy holidays, everyone! Host Jason Snell with Andy Ihnatko, Dan Frakes, Glenn Fleishman, Serenity Caldwell and Steve Lutz.