Podcast appearances and mentions of elisa pacelli

In this week's episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, Melissa Davis, aka TheMacMommy joins me to give us her tips for setting up an iPhone for a "Vintage User", in a dignified way. If you've ever heard Melissa on the Geekiest Show Ever podcast she does with Elisa Pacelli, you know she's a fantastic resource to the community. Her gentle voice and compassionate personality can help guide us in helping our vintage friends and family. She's got concrete, specific suggestions for how to configure the phone and how to listen to the person you're helping so you can ensure that the phone will bring them joy when you're done. Mellisa actually wrote up all of these tips as a reference guide for after you listen, and the notes include even more suggestions that we didn't get to in the episode. Even if you don't need to help anyone with their phone right now, I am sure you'll enjoy listening to Melissa describe how she helps others.

In this week's episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, Melissa Davis, aka TheMacMommy joins me to give us her tips for setting up an iPhone for a "Vintage User", in a dignified way. If you've ever heard Melissa on the Geekiest Show Ever podcast she does with Elisa Pacelli, you know she's a fantastic resource to the community. Her gentle voice and compassionate personality can help guide us in helping our vintage friends and family. She's got concrete, specific suggestions for how to configure the phone and how to listen to the person you're helping so you can ensure that the phone will bring them joy when you're done. Mellisa actually wrote up all of these tips as a reference guide for after you listen, and the notes include even more suggestions that we didn't get to in the episode. Even if you don't need to help anyone with their phone right now, I am sure you'll enjoy listening to Melissa describe how she helps others.

Recorded 2nd May 2021 Essential Apple and the Geekiest Show Ever (http://www.geekiestshowever.com%20(http://www.geekiestshowever.com/)) go off the rails for The Geekiest Essential Apple Ever! Elisa, Melissa, and Simon discuss new Apple product announcements, tracking concerns, email aliases, medieval lingerie, and just where would YOU put an AirTag? We are now available on a bucket more services including Amazon Music - just ask Alexa to play Essential Apple Podcast on Amazon Music... GIVEAWAYS & OFFERS Glenn Fleishman's book Take Control of Securing Your Mac can be found at takecontrolbooks.com along with many other titles by him, Joe Kissell, Jeff Carlson and others. Steve at Geeks Corner has a podcast which is usually a 5-15 min show of his thoughts on tech. Also keep an eye on his site or follow him on Twitter @GeekCorner_uk to watch for regular giveaways. Why not come and join the Slack community? You can now just click on this Slackroom Link to sign up and join in the chatter! Slacker @MacJim has a family friendly Flickr group for listeners to share photos because the Darkroom channel in the Slack has become so popular - if you're interested head over to to the Essential Apple Flickr and request an invitation. On this week's show: ELISA PACELLI @senseidai on Twitter Co-host of the Geekiest Show Ever (http://www.geekiestshowever.com%20(http://www.geekiestshowever.com/)) MELISSA DAVIS @TheMacMommy on Twitter Co-host of the Geekiest Show Ever (http://www.geekiestshowever.com%20(http://www.geekiestshowever.com/)) Can be found at TheMacMommy.com (https://www.themacmommy.com/) NEMO'S HARDWARE STORE (1:13:20) Eggtronic EINOVA fast charge laptop 63w 20000mAh power bank - $70 US - Currently not available on Amazon Techaeris Review Essential Apple Recommended Services: Pixel Privacy – a fabulous resource full of excellent articles and advice on how to protect yourself online. Doug.ee Blog for Andy J's security tips. Ghostery – protect yourself from trackers, scripts and ads while browsing. Simple Login – Email anonymisation and disposable emails for login/registering with 33mail.com – Never give out your real email address online again. AnonAddy – Disposable email addresses Sudo – get up to 9 “avatars” with email addresses, phone numbers and more to mask your online identity. Free for the first year and priced from $0.99 US / £2.50 UK per month thereafter... You get to keep 2 free avatars though. ProtonMail – end to end encrypted, open source, based in Switzerland. Prices start from FREE... what more can you ask? ProtonVPN – a VPN to go with it perhaps? Prices also starting from nothing! Comparitech DNS Leak Test – simple to use and understand VPN leak test. Fake Name Generator – so much more than names! Create whole identities (for free) with all the information you could ever need. Wire – free for personal use, open source and end to end encryted messenger and VoIP. Pinecast – a fabulous podcast hosting service with costs that start from nothing. Essential Apple is not affiliated with or paid to promote any of these services... We recommend services that we use ourselves and feel are either unique or outstanding in their field, or in some cases are just the best value for money in our opinion. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: Twitter / Slack / EssentialApple.com / Soundcloud / Spotify / Facebook / Pinecast Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This episode we discuss the shows we've been watching to escape the challenges of being stuck at home. Out in Arizona, Melissa feels like she's living in a Hobbit movie where things are on fire. Mike is excited for another celebrity spotting in South Dakota. In New York, Elisa has been knitting her way through a TV watchlist like none other, so tune in and make a checklist along with us. We are all just waiting around to Upload anyhow.

This episode we discuss the shows we've been watching to escape the challenges of being stuck at home. Out in Arizona, Melissa feels like she's living in a Hobbit movie where things are on fire. Mike is excited for another celebrity spotting in South Dakota. In New York, Elisa has been knitting her way through a TV watchlist like none other, so tune in and make a checklist along with us. We are all just waiting around to Upload anyhow.

After watching and listening to WWDC20 demonstrations and announcements, Elisa thinks the new App Clip will be really useful. Melissa is excited for macOS and iOS to finally have some UI consistency. Mike is looking forward to kicking the tires on the new Apple CarPlay.

Last episode we discussed what makes a great design and what we liked most or felt was life-changing. This time, we're flipping it to talk about the Terrible Product Designs We Love to Hate. How could these product designs be improved to make the world a happier place? Dealing with waste and bad design takes some thinking outside the box.

Last episode we discussed what makes a great design and what we liked most or felt was life-changing. This time, we're flipping it to talk about the Terrible Product Designs We Love to Hate. How could these product designs be improved to make the world a happier place? Dealing with waste and bad design takes some thinking outside the box.

What is a product or service you believe is so well-designed that it makes life easier to navigate? We share our gratitude for design by discussing our top-of-the-list, favorite products inspired by an article Elisa found in Fortune Magazine The 100 Greatest Designs of Modern Times.

What is a product or service you believe is so well-designed that it makes life easier to navigate? We share our gratitude for design by discussing our top-of-the-list, favorite products inspired by an article Elisa found in Fortune Magazine The 100 Greatest Designs of Modern Times.

We're still sheltering at home, which gave Melissa time to set up her new TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System. We think the quarantine has overwhelmed Skype because we had a few recording issues that became comical. If you listen carefully to the bloopers at the end of the show, you'll hear Mike turn in to a chipmunk!

We're still sheltering at home, which gave Melissa time to set up her new TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System. We think the quarantine has overwhelmed Skype because we had a few recording issues that became comical. If you listen carefully to the bloopers at the end of the show, you'll hear Mike turn in to a chipmunk!

Coronavirus is still the major news around the world, and more people are working from home and using video services to keep in touch with family and friends. We talk about the pros and cons of Zoom and FaceTime. And of course, because we're, well, *us*, we veer off into other topics.

Coronavirus is still the major news around the world, and more people are working from home and using video services to keep in touch with family and friends. We talk about the pros and cons of Zoom and FaceTime. And of course, because we're, well, *us*, we veer off into other topics.

As we all hunker down hiding from the Covid virus we discuss what we are doing to cope with this epidemic.

As we all hunker down hiding from the Covid virus we discuss what we are doing to cope with this epidemic.

DON'T PANIC!!! It's just Mike and Melissa this week. Elisa is fine, she's just away for this show. With the Wuhan virus starting to ramp up we talk about measures and precautions to deal with the possible pandemic.

DON'T PANIC!!! It's just Mike and Melissa this week. Elisa is fine, she's just away for this show. With the Wuhan virus starting to ramp up we talk about measures and precautions to deal with the possible pandemic.

With spring just around the corner (hopefully) everyone's attentions turn to travel and vacations.

With spring just around the corner (hopefully) everyone's attentions turn to travel and vacations.

This week we celebrate Mike's birthday by looking at people born on his birthday, tech as old as he is and reminiscing about the "Good Ole Days".

This week we celebrate Mike's birthday by looking at people born on his birthday, tech as old as he is and reminiscing about the "Good Ole Days".

This week we discuss our workflows and office spaces. From furniture to organization, to how we get things done, we talk about our own setups and what we like and what we would do differently.

This week we discuss our workflows and office spaces. From furniture to organization, to how we get things done, we talk about our own setups and what we like and what we would do differently.

Mike Elisa and Melissa regale you with thier Black Friday Successes

Mike Elisa and Melissa regale you with thier Black Friday Successes

Melissa is gone this week so it is just Elisa and Mike talking about Parade Magazines 20 Best Tv Show of All Time. They also talk about The Morning Show and For All Mankind

Melissa is gone this week so it is just Elisa and Mike talking about Parade Magazines 20 Best Tv Show of All Time. They also talk about The Morning Show and For All Mankind

Mike Elisa and Melissa regale you with thier Black Friday Successes

Mike Elisa and Melissa regale you with thier Black Friday Successes

Mike Elisa and Melissa discuss The Annual Geek Gift Giving Guide from iPhoneography to Emergencies

Mike Elisa and Melissa discuss The Annual Geek Gift Giving Guide from iPhoneography to Emergencies

Mike Elisa and Melissa discuss Apple TV+ Programs, Apple Services, Apps We Use

Mike Elisa and Melissa discuss Apple TV+ Programs, Apple Services, Apps We Use

Mike Elisa and Melissa discuss Online Banking, Cord Cutting, iPhone 11 Pro Max and Catalina Ordeal

Mike Elisa and Melissa discuss Online Banking, Cord Cutting, iPhone 11 Pro Max and Catalina Ordeal

Mike Melissa and a little Elisa talk Password Managers

Mike Melissa and a little Elisa talk Password Managers

Mike Elisa, and Melissa geeking out on cars and the car buying experience

Mike Elisa, and Melissa geeking out on cars and the car buying experience

Mike Elisa, and Melissa talk about 50th Anniverssary of Moon Landing and favorite movies

Mike Elisa, and Melissa talk about 50th Anniverssary of Moon Landing and favorite movies

Mike Elisa, and Melissa discuss checking your bills, modem woes, Car Play on a new Toyota

Mike Elisa, and Melissa discuss checking your bills, modem woes, Car Play on a new Toyota

Mike Elisa, Melissa and guest Guy Serle discuss podcasting gear

Mike Elisa, Melissa and guest Guy Serle discuss podcasting gear

Mike Elisa, Melissa WWDC!

Mike Elisa, Melissa work ethics, parenting advice, raising responsible kids, Social Media

Mike Elisa, Melissa work ethics, parenting advice, raising responsible kids, Social Media

Recorded 10th February 2019 This week things went bonkers, Jeff Bezos refused to be blackmailed, Apple fixed one bug and then got accused of another... Some apps have been recording your screens and Apple tells them stop that or else, Angela Arhendts is leaving Apple, Apple are working on making their own modems and rumours surface of revised iPhone 7s and 8s because of the German sales ban won by Qualcomm. To talk to me about that and of course “anything else that comes to mind” is my friend and SMUG colleague Mark Elliss, the owner of Suffolk Macs, a local Mac and PC service and support business covering the East Anglia and deeply knowledgeable computer user. GIVEAWAYS & OFFERS Ghostery has gifted us 10x Ghostery “swag bags” to give away! The winners are: Andy Joyce, Bob Wood, Guy Serle, John Nemerovski, James Ormiston, Ivor Pope, Elisa Pacelli, Mackyasse, Cutie Melon, Curt Blanchard One lucky listener wins a free entry to Dr Mac's Working Smarter for Mac Users Video course and one his book. Winner – Dan Murphy, Book – Bob Wood Listeners of this show can claim $10 off purchases of Luminar and/or Aurora HD 2019 use the coupon code EssentialApple at checkout for your extra discount! Why not come and join the Slack community? You can now just click on this Slackroom Link to sign up and join in the chatter! We can now also be found on Spotify, Soundcloud and even YouTube. On this week's show: Mark Elliss of Suffolk Macs On Twitter as @SuffolkMacs Suffolk Macs Founding member and committee stalwart of the Suffolk Mac User Group Friend of the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park Supporter of the St Elizabeth Hospice, Bury St Edmunds. APPLE Apple releases FaceTime fix, rewards 14-year-old who discovered eavesdropping bug – Washington Post A Teen Won't Tell Apple How He Hacked MacOS – Forbes Apple is Extending its Chip Prowess to 5G Modems – iPad Insight A Billion Users – Asymco Apple's retail chief Angela Ahrendts to leave the company in April – CNBC HoloLens creator leaves Apple AR headset team – Cult of Mac Some Popular iPhone Apps Secretly Record Your Screen for Analytics Purposes – MacRumors Apple tells app developers to disclose or remove screen recording code – TechCrunch TECHNOLOGY Tokyo succeeds in plan to make 2020 Olympic medals from recycled gadgets – The Verge Spotify buys Gimlet, Anchor to ramp up its podcast game – USA Today Spotify will soon ban accounts that use ad blockers – Cult of Mac SECURITY Microsoft really doesn't want you to use Internet Explorer anymore – The Verge Creepy incidents with Nest cameras prompt password warning – The Independent What does ‘consent to tracking' really mean? – Malwarebytes Cyber security: funding to take academic ideas to market – GOV.UK WORTH A CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS Password Boss for iOS and Mac Recasto Another freeware winner from the app store. 72 jpgs into pdf files in two seconds with this app - Nemo's Hardware Store (26:18) Hexbrand Echelon Patrol Backpack – Note that they have a UK site, but this product is so new it isn't on there yet! amFilm iPad Pro 10.5 inch Tempered Glass Screen Protector Twin pack approx $12 US or Single Pack approx £10 UK ESR Clear Hard Case for The iPad Pro 10.5" – $11 US or £12 UK Essential Apple Recommended Services: Ghostery - protect yourself from trackers, scripts and ads while browsing. 33mail.com – Never give out your real email address online again. Sudo – Get up to 9 “avatars” with email addresses, phone numbers and more to mask your online identity. Free for the first year and priced from $0.99 US / £2.50 UK per month thereafter... ProtonMail – End to end encrypted, open source, based in Switzerland. Prices start from FREE... what more can you ask? ProtonVPN – a VPN to go with it perhaps? Prices also starting from nothing! Fake Name Generator – So much more than names! Create whole identities (for free) with all the information you could ever need. Wire – Free for personal use, open source and end to end encryted messenger and VoIP. Pinecast – a fabulous podcast hosting service with costs that start from nothing. Essential Apple is not affiliated with or paid to promote any of these services... We recommend services that we use ourselves and feel are either unique or outstanding in their field, or in some cases are just the best value for money in our opinion. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: Twitter / Slack / EssentialApple.com / Spotify / Soundcloud / YouTube / Facebook / Pinecast Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.