MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• MakeMKV at http://www.makemkv.com for $50 from Leo Laporte (from Jason Snell’s article, How I rip DVDs and Blu-rays, here).
• XLD (X Lossless Decoder) at https://tmkk.undo.jp/xld for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• QUASAR SCIENCE Q-LED -R-Rainbow LED Light for $399 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
• Brydge Pro+ at https://www.brydge.com for $229 from Lori Gil.
• Reality Converter at https://developer.apple.com for from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• ShadowDraw (iOS) at https://www.shadowdrawapp.com for free from Alex Lindsay.
• Decline Stickers (iOS) for $1.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• Mandalorian Stickers (iOS) for $1.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• HDtracks at https://www.hdtracks.com for various $ from Andy Ihnatko.
• ecobee Switch+ Smart Light Switch, Amazon Alexa Built-in for $48 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Mikah Sargent.

Hardware & software:

• LuLu at https://objective-see.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• A Christmas Carol (read by Patrick Stewart) for $10.46 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Game Over (movie) at https://www.imdb.com from Lori Gil.
• Pokemon Go! (iOS) for free from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• Car Vent Magnetic Phone Mount – Car Vent Magnet – Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount Phone Holder – 360 Degree Magnetic Vent Mount – Perfect for Any Cell Phones and Mini Tablets – in Stylish Black for $9.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
• Archive.org’s Old Mac Software at https://archive.org for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Digital Sputnik Voyager at https://digitalsputnik.com for $690 from Rene Ritchie.
• Snowflake Weather at https://bjango.com/ios/snowflake/ for $4.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• WeatherTech CupFone with Extension for $52.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte.
• Peak Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber) at https://www.peakdesign.com for $599.95 from Leo Laporte.
• RAM Mount Stubby Drink Cup Base with X-Grip for $57.49 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Spirited Away (movie) for $14.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.

Hardware & software:

• The Watchmen (Comixology) for $8.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte.
• Frame.io for iPad at https://frame.io for free from Alex Lindsay.
• Procreate 5 at https://procreate.art for $9.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale for $12.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
• Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art for $20.49 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.

Here are the most popular picks from the show (according to my Amazon stats) for 2019. Happy holidays, everyone, and thanks for checking out the site!

1. WHOOSH! Award-Winning Screen Cleaner – Safe for All Screens for $9.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
2. Sandisk Ultra Dual Drive for $ various (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
3. LightPix Labs FlashQ Q20II for $69 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
4. Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT Versatile Label Maker with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for $83.50 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
5. MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain MYQ-G0301 – Wireless & Wi-Fi enabled Garage Hub with Smartphone Controlfor $29.88 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Mikah Sargent.
6. Vena iPhone Xs/X Wallet Case, Flip Leather Cover Card Slot Holder with Kickstand Compatible with Apple iPhone for $24.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
7. Dongle Dangler Keychain Accessory – Compatible with iPhone or Pixel Audio Adapter Cables – Holds Your Cable on Your Keychain for $9.99 (for 2 on Amazon) from Mikah Sergent.
8. Huzi Infinity Pillow – Design Travel Pillow and Soft Neck Support Pillow – Machine Washable (Navy) for $39.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
9. D-FantiX Moyu Weilong GTS V2 3×3 Speed Cube for $18.50 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
10. Mujjo Touchscreen Gloves for Winter with 3M Thinsulate | Windproof, Thermal, Insulated Texting Gloves | Touch Screen Gloves for $49.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
11. Becoming Superman: My Journey From Poverty to Hollywoodfor $19.60 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
12. Domke Protective Wrap for $14.89 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.

By host:

• Andy Ihnatko: 5/12
• Lori Gil: 3/12 (including the #1 spot by a huge margin)
• Mikah Sargent: 2/12
• Alex Lindsay: 2/12

Hardware & software:

• Peak Design Backpacks for various $ (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
• MEATER+ 165ft Long Range Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer for the Oven Grill Kitchen BBQ Smoker Rotisserie with Bluetooth and WiFi Digital Connectivity for $84.15 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
• Red Ink 2 at https://red-sweater.com for $29.95 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Switcher at for $349.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• iPhone 11 Smart Battery Case at https://www.apple.com for $129 from Rene Ritchie.
• Kap – Screen Capture App (Mac OS) at https://getkap.co for free from Leo Laporte.
• Pixelmator Photo at https://www.pixelmator.com/photo/ for free (today) from Leo Laporte.
• Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT Versatile Label Maker with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for $83.50 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
• A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for $9.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• TimeMachineEditor at https://tclementdev.com for free from Dave Hamilton.
• Dolly Madison Zingers, Devil’s Food, 3 Cakes (Pack of 6) for $14.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Tip: On the Mac, go to System Preferences and turn on “Show Scrollbars – Always” for free (with Mac) from Dave Hamilton.
• Quitter (Mac) at https://marco.org/apps for free from Dave Hamilton.
• Downie (Mac) at https://charliemonroe.net for $19.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Logitech Easy?Switch K811 Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for $99.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Samsung X5 Portable SSD 1TB – Thunderbolt 3 External Solid State Drive for $398.53 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
• Find Black Friday Deals on Thrifter.com at https://www.thrifter.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• WASD Mechanical Keyboards (aka Code Keyboards) for $165 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Kingdom Rush (iOS) at https://www.kingdomrush.com for from Alex Lindsay.
• Logitech Harmony Companion All in One Remote Control for Smart Home and Entertainment Devices, Hub & App, Works With Alexa for $99.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• FoodNoms (iOS) at https://foodnoms.com for free from Mikah Sergent.
• AirFly Pro at https://www.twelvesouth.com for $54.99 from Lori Gil.