Episode 437

437: The Right Side of the Mouse Pad

Anti-skip CD players, mouse traction, outlet timers, BitBar, and other ancient technologies.

July 1, 20211h 58m

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Show Notes

Pre-show:
- Nostalgia for compulsory technology
- Being old in a college town
  - Top of the Stairs
Follow-up:
- Safari reload update in Monterey beta 2
- HTTP Strict Transport Security
  - hstspreload.org
  - Report for hypercritical.co
- iOS 15 can adjust more than just text size
  - Settings → Accessibility → Per-App Settings
- On the need for Apple to defend in-app purchase revenue (via Abel Demoz)
  - The Art of the Possible
John’s Mouse Pad Woes
- SwitchGlass
Cool, Geeky Mac Apps
- Boop
- SwiftBar
  - BitBar (the OG)
    - Falling into disrepair
    - Reboot
  - TextBar (an alternative)
#askatp:
- What’s the deal with Matter (née CHoIP)? (via Jon Strand)
- What’s the deal with Mighty? (via Peter Waller)
- Would Apple ever release a M1 card for Intel Mac Pros? (via Brian Hamilton)
  - MacCharlie
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Post-show: Dog boarding