MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• 1Password – Password Manager and Secure Wallet – AgileBits Inc. (iOS) for $2.99/month or $4.99/month for Families Version from Rene Ritchie.
• Pivitol Tracker at https://www.pivotaltracker.com for $12.50/month (starting price – free trial as well) from Alex Lindsay.
• Grid-It Organizer for $17.99 (on Amazon – other sizes available as well) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Grid-It Organizer (smaller size) for $8.15 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihantko.

Some links from the Sous Vide talk at the end of the show (not sure if this will make it to the podcast or not… was on the live stream though):

• Anova Culinary Bluetooth Sous Vide Precision Cooker, 800 Watts, Black for $119 (on Amazon).
• Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker, WiFi and Bluetooth for $199 (on Amazon).
• Rubbermaid Commercial Space Saving Food Storage Container, 18 Quart, FG631800 for $72 (on Amazon).
• VacMaster VP215 Chamber Vacuum Sealer for $755.55 (on Amazon).
• Searzall Torch Attachment for $70 (on Amazon).

Hardware & software:

• OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock at https://eshop.macsales.com for $299 from Leo Laporte.
• Sonos CONNECT Wireless Receiver Component for Streaming Music for $349 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Sonos CONNECT:AMP Wireless Amplifier for Streaming Music for $499 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Echo Show for $229 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Pioneer Slim External Blu Ray Writer BDR-XD05B for $95 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Thrifter at https://www.thrifter.com for free from Rene Ritchie.

Here are a couple other Thunderbolt 3 Docks since OWC still states ‘pre-order’:

Plugable Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station for Late 2016 / Mid 2017 MacBook Pro and Dell Thunderbolt 3 Systems (No Host Charging, Supports Single HDMI or DisplayPort Monitor) for $183 (on Amazon).

Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 50 cm Thunderbolt cable, 40Gb/s, charge your MacBook Pro with up to 85 W, dual 4K support, 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3x USB 3.0, audio, Gigabit Ethernet for $299 (on Amazon).

 

 

 

Hardware & software:

• Drobo 5D3 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Array – Dual Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0 Type-C ports (DRDR6A21) for $699 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
• iMac (new) at https://www.apple.com/imac/ for $1299 (starting price) from Alex Lindsay.
• Met Opera on Demand – Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. (iOS) for $15/month from Andy Ihnatko.
• Tip: Use stickers from fruit as privacy covers for device cameras from Andy Ihnatko.
• Pokémon GO – Niantic, Inc. (iOS) for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Dark Sky Weather – Jackadam at for $3.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• RadarScope – Base Velocity, LLC (iOS) for $9.99 from Alex Lindsay.

 

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.