MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• AliveCor Kardia Mobile ECG for Apple and Android devices for $99 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
• Synology DS216+II NAS DiskStation, Diskless for $299 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Ecobee4 Alexa-Enabled Thermostat with Sensor for $249 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.

 

Hardware & software:

• Joby GripTight for $20 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
• Joby GripTight ONE at http://joby.com for $35 from Leo Laporte.
• iPhone 6s at https://www.apple.com for various $ from Alex Lindsay.
• Spigen TEKA RA200 Airpods Earhooks Cover for Apple Airpods (2 pairs- Large & Small) for $10.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Asilomar at http://www.visitasilomar.com for free from Oliver Beridenbach.
• PopChar at http://www.ergonis.com for $29.99 from Adam Engst.

 

Hardware & software:

• F-Secure XFENCE at https://campaigns.f-secure.com/xfence/ for free (beta) from Leo Laporte.
• DeckSet App (for Mac) at https://www.decksetapp.com for $29.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Apple AirPods at https://www.apple.com for $159 from Andy Ihnatko.
• BatteryPro at https://www.elevationlab.com for $99 from Rene Ritchie.

 

Hardware & software:

• Uni Mechanical Pencil Kurutoga Roulette Model, Gun Metallic, 0.5 mm for $7.56 (on Amazon) from Kelly Guimont.
• Uni-ball Kuru Toga Hello Kitty Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil – 0.5 Mm – Pink Retro for $14.56 on Amazon from Kelly Guimont.
• Staples Arc Customizable Notebook System Accessory Kit , Junior Size, 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, 5 Assorted Dividers for $9.46 (on Amazon) from Kelly Guimont.
• MeFOTO WalkAbout Air Monopod – Black for $65 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• DMKFoto Heavy Duty Ball Head with Quick Release Plate for $14.93 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• White Nike Apple Watch Band at https://www.apple.com for $49 from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• Macintosh Software Library at https://archive.org for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Pokemon Go Plus for $38 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Strava Running and Cycling GPS – Strava, Inc. (iOS) for free from Tonya Engst.

P.S. I’m on Strava here 🙂

Hardware & software:

• The Masters Tournament – Augusta National, Inc. (iOS) for free from Alex Lindsay.
• Magnet Window Manager at http://magnet.crowdcafe.com for $.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• iMore – Mobile Nations (for iOS) for free from Rene Ritchie.

 

Hardware & software:

• Black Magic Design Web Presenter for $495 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Topping TP-32EX Upgrade Version Hi-Fi 50W Digital Amplifier, Headphone Amplifier AMP with DAC Audio Digital to Analog Conversion Function and Remote Control USB Input Black for $119 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• World Backup Day at http://www.worldbackupday.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• iMore’s Complete Backup Guide at http://www.imore.com/backup for free from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• Autodesk Fusion 360 at http://www.autodesk.com for free to try (or $25/month for pro use) from Andy Ihnatko.
• New Apple Watch Bands at http://www.apple.com for various $ from Rene Ritchie.
• SportsEngine – SportsEngine, Inc. (iPhone) for free from Alex Lindsay.
• TeamSnap – Sports Team Management – TeamSnap, Inc. (iOS) for free from Megan Morrone.
• The Upstarts for $15.59 (on Amazon) from Megan Morrone.

Books:

• The Undoing Project for $15.10 (on Amazon) from Megan Morrone.
• Patti LuPone: A Memoir for $10.43 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Take Control of Your Digital Legacy for $15 (on Amazon) at for from Adam Engst.
• Product RED Case for iPhone for $various (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Volbeat: Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie for $11.12 (on Amazon) from Jim Dalrymple.

 

Hardware & software:

• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX10K Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1″ Sensor, 3X 24-72mm F/1.4-2.8 LEICA DC Lens, Black for $647.99 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Pi Fest at http://nucleobytes.com/pifest/ for various $ from Rene Ritchie.
• AUKEY USB Wall Charger, ULTRA COMPACT Dual Port 2.4A Output & Foldable Plug for $8.99 (on Amazon) from Kelly Guimont.