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Mini’app’les Advanced Topic Meeting – August 2, 2022 – Notes & Links

August 3, 2022 by Peter Bockenhauer
An Apple TV, MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Watch, iPhone, and HomePod mini

Apple Betas

  • What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
  • Apple Beta Software Program
  • iOS 16 Preview - Apple
  • iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple
  • macOS Ventura Preview - Apple
  • Apple TV 4K - Apple
  • watchOS 9 Preview - Apple
  • HomePod mini - Apple
  • Rising from the ashes: Stage Manager - Tech Reflect
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Mac, iPad, & iPhone Accessories – Notes & Links

July 20, 2022 by Peter Bockenhauer

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting - July 19, 2022

Mac, iPad, & iPhone Accessories

Lights/Camera Cases/Tripods

  • Lume Cube Edge Light 2-Pack for Glare Prevention
  • Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free
  • Pocket Tripod PRO – Geometrical Pocket Tripod
  • Glif – Studio Neat
  • JOBY Mini Tripods for Phones & Cameras
  • SHOULDERPOD
  • Amazon.com: Metal Phone Tripod Mount with Cold Shoe, 360 Rotated and Tilt Angles
  • SmallRig - DIY Camera Rigs, Stabilizers and Other Camera Accessories
  • Best iPhone 12 Pro Max Waterproof Cases 2022 | iMore
  • Amazon.com: Willbox Professional [15m/50ft] Diving Surfing Swimming Snorkeling Photo Video Waterproof Protective Case Underwater Housing

Stands and Cases

  • Bontend Tablet Stand
  • Studio Neat Canopy
  • Twelve South HoverBar Duo
  • Lamicall Phone Stand For Desks
  • Amazon.com: Lamicall Adjustable Phone Tablet Stand

Keyboards

  • Logitech MX Keys Mini Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
  • Logitech MX Keys for Mac - Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
  • iClever Bluetooth Keyboard - 2.4G Wireless Keyboard Rechargeable Bluetooth 4.2 + 2.4G Multi Device Keyboard, Ultra-Slim Full Siz
  • Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard - Full Size or Mini
  • Apple Extended Keyboard - Wikipedia
  • Matias Tactile Pro
  • Satechi Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard | Illuminated Keys
  • Satechi Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard
  • Keychron K4 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac and Windows
  • Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac Mechanical Keyboard
  • iClever Wireless Folding Keyboard with 3-Color Backlight, Tri-Folding Bluetooth Keyboard with Aluminum Alloy Base for iOS Window
  • Amazon.com: iClever BK05 Bluetooth Keyboard with 3-Color Backlight, Bluetooth 5.1 Multi-Device Foldable Keyboard with Aluminum Alloy Base
  • Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard - White, Black, Pink
  • Microsoft keyboards

Mice

  • Logitech MX Master 2s Wireless Mouse
  • Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse
  • Evoluent Vertical Mouse
  • Evoluent VerticalMouse Vertical Mouse ergonomic mouse ergonomic computer mouse carpal tunnel syndrome repetitive stress disorder RSI
  • Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse
  • Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse
  • Logitech M570 Laser Wireless Trackball
  • Logitech ERGO M575 Wireless Trackball with Smooth Tracking
  • Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse
  • BetterTouchTool
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Smart Thermostats and Sensors – Notes & Links

July 5, 2022 by Peter Bockenhauer

Mini’app’les Advanced Topic Meeting - July 5, 2022

Smart Thermostats and Sensors

  • HomeDevices for HomeKit on the App Store
  • Best HomeKit thermostats 2022 | iMore
  • The best smart thermostat - CNET
  • The Best Smart Thermostats for 2022 | PCMag
  • Best Smart Thermostats of 2022 - Consumer Reports
  • Best smart thermostats in 2022 | Tom's Guide
  • ecobee Smart Thermostats & Smart Home Devices
  • ecobee Smart Security
  • Nest Thermostat
  • Thermo Watch for Nest & Ecobee on the App Store
  • eheat Electric Wall Panel Heaters
  • Mysa Smart Thermostats
  • Wyze Thermostat | Programmable, Wireless Smart Home Digital Thermostat
  • Wyze Room Sensor
  • Smart Thermostats: what I WISH I knew earlier… - YouTube
  • Shane Whatley - YouTube
  • Honeywell WiFi Thermostats
  • Honeywell T9 Smart Home Thermostat with Sensor
  • Sensi thermostat
  • iDevices Store | Shop iDevices Smart Home Products
  • Learn about sound detection for speakers and displays - Google Nest Help
  • Amazon Echo
  • Recognize sounds using iPhone - Apple Support

Misc

  • Screen Protector GLAS.tR Nano Liquid - Spigen.com – Spigen Inc
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Road Trip & Vacation Apps – Notes & Links

June 22, 2022 by Peter Bockenhauer
Screenshots of iOS apps Bring Fido, Gas Guru and Flighty

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting - June 21, 2022

Road Trip & Vacation Apps

  • WWDC22 - Apple Developer
  • Keynote - WWDC22 - Videos - Apple Developer
  • iOS 16 Preview - Apple
  • iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple
  • macOS Ventura Preview - Apple
  • Passkeys Overview - Apple Developer
  • TripIt: Travel Planner on the App Store
  • TripLog: Mileage Tracker & Log on the App Store
  • Travel List – Trip Packing on the App Store
  • National Park Trail Guide on the App Store
  • Roadside America on the App Store
  • Hiking Project on the App Store
  • iExit Interstate Exit Guide on the App Store
  • Geocaching® on the App Store
  • Munzee on the App Store
  • Ingress Prime on the App Store
  • Tripsy on Setapp | Plan trips on Mac and iOS
  • TripMode - Save data, browse faster
  • Smart Traveler on the App Store
  • GasBuddy: Find & Pay for Gas on the App Store
  • Cables - Anker
  • Cables – Ugreen
  • mophie | Portable Power Banks and Mobile Battery Case
  • Peak Design | Travel Bags
  • AirTag - Apple
  • Sherpa 100PD – Goal Zero
  • Amazon.com: CHAFON USB C Multi Fast Charging Cable PD 60W Nylon Braided Cord 5-in-1 3A USB A/C to Type C/Micro USB Charger Adapter Compatible Samsung Galaxy S20 LG Sony iPad Pro 2018 Android(6.6FT) : Electronics
  • Eargasm - Hearing Protection
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device
  • HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub for iPad Pro & iPad Air
  • SCOTTeVEST: It’s not Rocket Science. It’s Pocket Science!
  • Tortuga Travel Backpacks
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Headless Mac – Notes & Links

June 8, 2022 by Peter Bockenhauer
Mac mini

Mini’app’les Advanced Topic Meeting - June 7, 2022

Headless Mac

  • Wired vs. Wireless Networking
  • Router (computing) - Wikipedia
  • Mesh networking - Wikipedia
  • eero - Whole Home WiFi System
  • Difference between Static and Dynamic IP address - GeeksforGeeks
  • What is DNS? | How DNS works | Cloudflare
  • OpenDNS
  • Google Public DNS
  • NextDNS
  • MAC address - Wikipedia
  • How to set up your new Mac mini for use without a monitor | iMore
  • ASUS - Whole Home Mesh WiFi System
  • Wi-Fi 6 - Wikipedia
  • What is Wireless Backhaul?
  • What is MoCA and Why do I Want it?
  • What Is Powerline Networking and How Do You Use It? | Digital Trends
  • WiFi Explorer on the Mac App Store
  • Philips Hue - Smart lighting
  • Lutron Caseta - Wireless Smart Switches
  • DOCSIS - Wikipedia
  • How to Turn Comcast Xfinity Wi-Fi Sharing On or Off | Reviews.org
  • remotix - Remote Access/VNC app
  • Screens for macOS - Control Any Computer Remotely from your Mac
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop on the Mac App Store
  • RealVNC - Remote access software for desktop and mobile
  • Splashtop - Remote Access & Remote Support Software
  • Splashtop Personal
  • TeamViewer - The Remote Desktop Software
  • Share the screen of another Mac - Apple Support
  • SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, MailMate, and more
  • Backblaze - Unlimited Online Backup
  • ChronoSync - Mac Backup and Sync App
  • Plex - Stream Movies & TV Shows
  • Change Energy Saver preferences on a Mac desktop computer - Apple Support
  • 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support
  • KVM switch - Wikipedia
  • Synergy - Share one mouse & keyboard across computers
  • Connect your Mac to shared computers and servers - Apple Support
  • Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support
  • Enable remote management for Remote Desktop - Apple Support
  • Set up file sharing on Mac - Apple Support
  • Share your printer on Mac - Apple Support
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