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My Coffee Setup (2021)
How about something totally not technical for once!? I think I’d rather use an Android phone than stop drinking
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Safari's redesign is either brave or reckless…or maybe both (Birch Bark #76)
I'm once again posting this week's Birch Bark here since I mixed up the format a bit and couldn't help myself. I won't do this every week, so if you like this post, subscribe to the free newsletter version today!
The Big Links
Why Are Apple Media
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Mac OS X Retro Grass Wallpapers
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Wallpaper Weekend continues with a second set of wallpapers, this time inspired by the awesome grass wallpaper
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Introducing Vibes, a Premium Wallpaper Pack for the Summer
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Today I'm excited to share my new wallpaper pack, Vibes. This collection of
Bich Bark Issue #75
I'm cross posting this week's Birch Bark newsletter here as a reminder that you can get some fun links and videos in your inbox every Friday! I even do a music issue at the end of every month. If you're at all interested, I'd love it if
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What We’ll Remember from the iPhone 12
Comment: After nearly a year of use, MagSafe is the defining feature of the iPhone 12 - 9to5Mac
In recent years, there have been two “takes” I’ve made on a quick judgment. They were that the AirPods wouldn’t be a product hit and that MagSafe was a solution in search of a problem. I
4K is Almost Never 4K These Days
Yesterday I got thinking about 4K and it really hit me how hard is is to actually do anything in 4K and how the term “4K” is largely a marketing term at this point. It isn’t always, but I wanted to hit on a few situations where “4K” is a big selling feature, and
The Switch Needs to Lock Down 1080p Gaming Before it Tackles 4K
Nintendo announced a new Switch model today, and it's not the Switch Pro that's been rumored
Apple
Concept: Using Maps to Fix Safari on iOS 15
It would be fair to say I'm pretty skeptical about Safari's new design. There are issues
Game
Mario Golf: Super Rush Review
Mario Golf is back, and I tend to play these games for 100+ hours. The story and novelty modes don't matter to me at that point, so I'm looking at the core golfing experience and how I think it will hold up in the long run.
Apple
It’s a Game Console, it’s a Theme Park, are You Getting It?
Part of being an iPad fan over the past year has been dealing with people comparing your chosen computing platform
Apple, Microsoft, and the Percentage Wars
Aaron Tilley writing for The Wall Street Journal:
Microsoft said it won’t require developers to use its payment system, drawing a contrast to Apple, which typically takes a 30% cut on sales made through its iPhone App Store.
And:
App developers still need to pay Microsoft a 15% fee on sales if they want
How I Keep Track of More Than Just Calendar Events in Fantastical
From the Flexibits blog…I say:
How do you add new tasks in Fantastical? The same way you add calendar
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Safari 15: What You Gain, and at What Cost?
Disclaimer: This is pre-release software and it is subject to change. This is not meant as a criticism of
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The iPad is Not a Car
An Apt Analogy – nahumck.me
When people start to complain about computing devices, they often turn to their favorite car analogy. But most of them get the wrong vehicle type when it comes to the iPad Pro. It’s not a V8 sports car. It’s not a motorcycle. It’s not a bike. It’
Windows 11 Wallpapers for Your Phone
A version of Windows 11 leaked online this week and with it, a whole bunch of wallpapers. Now Microsoft may
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Napoleon Wasn’t an Idiot Either
Apple's App Store policies are a big mistake - Slow Boring
Apple executives aren’t idiots, but then again, neither was Napoleon. And my considered view on this is that they are making a mistake — they stumbled onto a revenue stream that they don’t want to give up, but successful companies don’t
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake as an RPG for Adults with Jobs and Families
Final Fantasy VII Remake is the Template for “Grown-Up” JRPGs
In the face of the practical hurdles to regularly