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

• Pre-show:
  • Nostalgia for compulsory technology
    • Toshiba e740
    • Microdrive
    • Volvo XC90
  • 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)
    • Comic Book Guy
    • Ecobee
    • Lutron Caséta
    • Old-school timer
  • 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

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