MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever Stamp at https://store.usps.com for $7.84 from Leo Laporte.
• Sim Card Tray Pin Eject Removal Tool Needle Opener Ejector 10X Pack By iSYFIX for all iPhone, Apple iPad, HTC, Samsung Galaxy, and Most Smartphone Brands at for $5.95 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter (MJ262LL/A) for $49 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Apple MK0X2AM/A USB-C to Lightning Cable at for $24.99 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Apple MK0W2AM/A Lightning To USB Camera Adapter for $38 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.

 

Hardware & software:

• Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter at Apple.com for $39 from Rene Ritchie.
• PiPifier – PiP for every web video (iOS) for free from Jason Snell.
• Apple Pride Watch Band at Apple.com for $49 from Andy Ihnatko.
• YouTube TV at https://tv.youtube.com for $35/month from Susie Ochs.

Hardware & software: 

• Grammarly at https://www.grammarly.com for free from Andy Ihantko.
• “Tuck a 20” Tip (stick a $20  between the back of your phone and the case) for free from Kelly Guimont.
• Oragami Stars at https://origamiway.com/origami-lucky-star.shtml  for free from Kelly Guimont.
• iOS Apprentice (book) for $50.70 (on Amazon) from Janie Clayton.
• The Swift Apprentice (book) for $47.96 (on Amazon) from Janie Clayton.
• Hacking with Swift at https://www.hackingwithswift.com for various from Janie Clayton.
• Cooling Packs for $11.95 (on Amazon) from Oliver Breidenbach.

Hardware & software:

• Lumu Light Meter at https://lu.mu for $229 (new version) from Alex Lindsay.
• Lumu Light Meter for $59 (on B&H) from Alex Lindsay.
• Star Trek: Bridge Crew VR for $49.96 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Samsung Gear 360 for $229 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• TWiT Stickers for Messages (iOS App Store) for free from Leo Laporte.

 

Hardware & software:

• Audioengine A2+ Black (Pr.) 2-way Powered Speaker System for $249 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
• New Nike Apple Watch Bands at http://nike.com for $49 (available June 1) from Rene Ritchie.
• Teac AI-301DA-BK Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth USB and DAC (Black) at for $399 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• YouTube Picture in Picture at https://9to5mac.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.

 

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 🙂