MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• RPM – Turntable Setup Toolkit at http://rpmapp.info for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Tools & Toys Christmas Catalog at http://toolsandtoys.net for free from Leo Laporte.
• McDonald’s App at https://itunes.apple.com for free from Alex Lindsay.
• Thrifter (Black Friday Monitoring) at https://www.thrifter.com for free from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• ProCreate App at https://procreate.art for $9.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• SquadCast.fm at https://www.squadcast.fm for $20/month) from Alex Lindsay.
• SuperDuper! Backups at https://www.shirt-pocket.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Tip: SSDs Degrade (so backup) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World’s Most Coveted Handbag (book) for $8.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• iFixit.com at https://www.ifixit.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
  
• Luna Display at https://lunadisplay.com for $79.99 from Lori Gil.
• Libby App at https://meet.libbyapp.com for free from Adam Engst.
• Hoopla Digital at https://www.hoopladigital.com for free from Adam Engst.

Hardware & software:

• mophie powerstation USB-C Power Delivery XXL – Universal External Battery for Devices with USB-C or USB-A Connectors (19,000mAh) – Space Grey for $149 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Click Here to Kill Everybody for $18.27 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
• Hardening MacOS at https://blog.bejarano.io/hardening-macos.html for free from Leo Laporte.
• Reddit Shortcuts at https://www.reddit.com/r/shortcuts/ for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Project Stream by Google at https://projectstream.google.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Skydio R1 Self-Flying 4K Camera Smart Drone, Black for $1999 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• Strad Style DVD for $9.19 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Libratone ZIPP Portable WiFi + Bluetooth Wireless Speaker – Compatible with Alexa (Nordic Black) for $249 (on Amazon) from Lory Gil.
• Tayasui Sketches (iOS and Mac) at http://tayasui.com/sketches/ for free (for non-pro version) from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• Halide (iPhone) at https://halide.cam for $5.99 from Leo Laporte.
• Hestan Cue Smart Cooking System for $499 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay. 
• AuroraHDR at https://skylum.com for $99 from Andy Ihnatko. 
• Pikachu & Eevee Edition with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! + Poke Ball Plus – Nintendo Switch for $TBD (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Nomad Cordovan Strap at https://hellonomad.com for $149 from Leo Laporte.

Hardware & software:

• IndieGoGo Traveler Word Processor at https://www.indiegogo.com for $319 (and up) from Andy Ihnatko.
• LineaGo (iPhone) at https://linea-app.com/go for $2.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• Maxon Cinema 4D at https://www.maxon.net for various $ from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• MO2 Plugin at https://www.motionvfx.com/mplugs-33.html for $199 from Alex Lindsay.
• iPhone Xs Screensaver at https://www.reddit.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Downie Plugin for Chrome at https://chrome.google.com/webstore for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Matthew Cassinelli on iMore at https://www.imore.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Focus (iPhone) for $10.99 (plus other pricing levels) from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software: 

• Sound Devices MixPre-3 Portable Multichannel Audio Recorder/Mixer, and USB Audio Interface for $649.00 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Things App at https://culturedcode.com/things/ for various $ from Andy Ihnatko.
• Tenby Anti Mat for $129,999.00 (on Amazon) from Adam Engst.
• Affinity Publisher (beta) at https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/ for free from Adam Engst.
• Life Sum (iOS) for $3.75/month from Megan Morrone.

Hardware & software:

• Anker 60W 6-Port USB Wall Charger, PowerPort 6 for iPhone X/ 8/7 / 6s / Plus, iPad Pro/Air 2 / Mini/iPod, Galaxy S7 / S6 / Edge/Plus, Note 5/4, LG, Nexus, HTC and More for $26.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• WERO iWatch Stand, Charging Dock Cradle Holder Mount [Night Stand Mode] [Cable Management] [Scratch-Free Soft Silicone Made] Applicable for Apple Watch Series 3/2/ 1, 42mm / 38mm Case (Black) for $9.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Label Your Batteries (tip) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Kitten Stuff Done at https://www.kickstarter.com for various $ from Kelly Guimont.
• Brother P-Touch Label Maker for $29.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Silver, 12 Count for $14.99 (on Amazon) from Kelly Guimont.