MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• Pretend It’s a City (on Netflix) at https://www.netflix.com for free (with Netflix subscription) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Aputure Amaran MC RGBWW Mini On Camera Video Light,3200K-6500K,CRI/TLCI 96+,HSI Mode,Support Magnetic Attraction and App with USB-C PD and Wireless Charging for $99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
• Plugable 7-in-1 USB C Hub Multiport Adapter with Ethernet – Compatible with Mac, Windows, Chromebook, Dell XPS and Thunderbolt 3 (87W Charging, Gigabit Ethernet, 4K HDMI, 2X USB, SD/microSD) for $34.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte.
• NHK Secret Passion of Steve Jobs at https://www3.nhk.or.jp for free from Leo Laporte.
• SleepWatch (Watch OS App) at https://www.sleepwatchapp.com for free from David Pogue.

Hardware & software:

• Font Squirrel at https://www.fontsquirrel.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Slate Memory Card Case at https://www.polarprofilters.com for $39.99 from Rene Ritchie.
• Unclack App at https://unclack.app for free from Leo Laporte.
• Comicraft Fonts at https://www.comicbookfonts.com for various $ from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas for $13.41 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Patrick Stewart: A Christmas Carol for $14.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Ecosia Search Engine at https://www.ecosia.org for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Rene Ritchie Face Masks at https://store.nebula.app for $15 from Rene Ritchie.
• FireFox Browser for M1 at https://www.mozilla.org for free from Leo Laporte.
• Google’s Blog Opera at https://artsandculture.google.com for free from Rosemary Orchard.
• ChromeisBad.com at https://chromeisbad.com for free from Rene & Leo.

Hardware & software:

• Fantastical at https://flexibits.com for various $ (from free to monthly) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Davinci Resolve at https://www.blackmagicdesign.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Final Cut Pro at https://apps.apple.com/ for $299 from Rene Ritchie.
• StandardeBooks.org at https://standardebooks.org for free from Leo Laporte.
• Soulver 3 (Mac) at https://soulver.app for $29.95 from Merlin Mann.

Hardware & software:

• IINA at https://iina.io for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Disney Facemasks at https://www.shopdisney.com for $11.99 from Lori Gil.
• Rene Ritchie T-Shirt at https://standard.tv for $20 from Rene Ritchie.
• AdventofCode at https://adventofcode.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• New Yorker article re: GTD and Merlin Mann at https://www.newyorker.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• Let it Snow Google Easter Egg at https://searchengineland.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• G-Technology 2TB ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD High Grade Security Performance External Storage for $599 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte.

Hardware & software:

• CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock for $219.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• The Wolf of Snow Hollow (movie) for $14.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
• iStat Menus at https://bjango.com for $3.99 (that’s 66% off regular price) from Rene Ritchie.
• myCharge Portable Charger for iPhone Built in Cable Power Bank Fast Charging Hub 10050 mAh Lightning, Micro USB, Wall Plug USB Battery Pack for $69.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Mikah Sargent.
• IsAppleSiliconReady.com at https://isapplesiliconready.com for free from Mikah Sargent.
• Charlie Brown Specials on PBS at https://www.pbs.org for free from Mikah Sargent.

Hardware & software:

• Tot (for iOS and MacOS) at https://tot.rocks for free (Mac) or $19.99 (iOS) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Twinkly – TWS400STP 400 RGB Multicolor LED String Lights – App-Controlled LED Christmas Lights with Green Cable (105ft) – IoT & Razer Chroma Enabled – Indoor/Outdoor Party Decorations for $149.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
• DJI OM 4 – Handheld 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer with Grip Tripod for $149 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
• MacPorts at https://www.macports.org for free from Leo Laporte.

Hardware & software:

• Raspberry Pi 400 at https://www.raspberrypi.org for $100 from Andy Ihnatko.
• ANCH Travel Guide (iOS) at https://acnhtravelguide.app for $3.99 from Lori Gil.
• Thomas Frank Explains YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com for free from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• Reeder 5 at https://reederapp.com for $9.99 (Mac) and $4.99 (iOS) from Andy Ihnatko.
• The Witches (HBO) at https://www.hbomax.com for free (with trial/subscription) from Lori Gil.
• Halide Mark II at https://halide.cam for free (with in-app purchase options) from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• New Wave Toys Replitronics Hotline 16000 mAh Portable Power Bank and 10W Fast Wireless Charger, Retro Vintage USB C up to 3 Devices for $39.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Otterbox MagSafe Cases at https://www.otterbox.com for various $ from Lori Gil.
• The Otto Grill Original is The Portable Steak Grill, Check Out Otto’s 1500°F Steak Grill, 100% Stainless Steel for $1099 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.