Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
This week, Federico and I share tips on iPadOS, macOS, RSS, cross-platform file transfers, and more.
This episode is sponsored by:
Sofa – Be More Intentional with Your Downtime.
For episode 3 of NPC, we cover the latest news about the Ayn Odin2 Mini, ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini, Asus ROG Ally X, the Anbernic RG Cube, and more, John finally received his transparent blue Anbernic RG35XXSP, Brendon got a surprise in the mail, and Federico shares his first impressions of the Powkiddy RGB30.
AppStories, ‘The Tip Jar’ Show Notes
Tip Jar
The easiest way to manage multiple windows for the same app using iPadOS
Managing your Mac’s Downloads folder with DropOver
Managing headphone volume alerts on iOS
Simpler laptop backups
Samsung T9 4TB External SSD
Carbon Copy Cloner
Amphetamine
Using hyperlinks in Mail
Moving files cross-platform with Tailscale
Easier pasting on iOS
Managing RSS feeds by creating a Feedbin starred feed to use with Readwise Reader, Matter, or DEVONthink
Quick capture with Quick Note
Managing social media posts with EchoFeed and creating an RSS feed from bookmarked Mastodon posts
On AppStories+, a video experiment, I have iPad Pro follow-up, and Federico has technical follow-up and a question for listeners about streaming videogames over Wi-Fi.
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NPC, ‘The Google Play Store Around Your Neck’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
Ayn Odin2 Mini
Some Thoughts on the Odin 2 Mini
Odin2 Mini Review: Looks like a PS Vita, performs like a champ
Also mentioned:
🎙️ The Ayn Odin 2 with John Voorhees
ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini
The OneXPlayer X1 Mini is the most feature-packed handheld gaming PC yet
AUS ROG Ally X
ASUS ROG Ally X Hands-On impressions
ROG Ally X: 5 Upgrades, 2 Downgrades
Anbernic RG Cube
FUN + POWER = RG Cube Review
Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition
Where to Preorder Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition
Anbernic RG35XXSP Follow-Up
The Anbernic RG35XXSP | A Review
Anbernic RG35XX SP: An Almost Beginner’s Guide
Another MuOS Install Guide
Anbernic RG28XX
A Capacitive Touch OLED Screen Replacement For The Game Boy Color!
SakuraRetroModding
An Anbernic RG35XXSP and Gamboy Advance SP meet in a bar in New York
Brendon’s First Impressions of the Lenovo Legion Go
Lenovo Legion Go
Lenovo Legion Glasses
XREAL Air
Viture Pro XR
Meta Ray-Bans Smart Glasses
XREAL Beam Pro
Federico’s Powkiddy RGB30 Purchase
Powkiddy RGB30
Powkiddy RGB30 Starter Guide
Games Mentioned
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
F-Zero
Kingdom Hearts III
Destiny 2
Elden Ring
Dragon’s Quest 11
Skies of Arcadia: Legends
Chrono Trigger
Credits
Show Art: Brendon Bigley
Music: Will LaPorte
MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Ruminate, Comfort Zone, and NPC: Next Portable Console that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.
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