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Apple Sidekick

By Apple Sidekick

Helping you become the hero of your Apple technology.
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Ep. 19 Apple TV - What’s so special about it?

Apple Sidekick Jul 25, 2019

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Ep. 48 iPhone 11 Pro Event

Ep. 48 iPhone 11 Pro Event

Plus Arcade, TV+, Watch, and iPad. It was an eventful event and I give you my take on things. iPhone 11 starts at $699, not $900 like I misstate for some odd reason at the beginning. Sorry for that.
Sep 10, 201933:52
Ep. 47 Everything Apple... The Calm Before the Storm!

Ep. 47 Everything Apple... The Calm Before the Storm!

What’s next and why is it ok to wait? Because these are just tools to make our lives better.
Sep 03, 201916:32
Ep. 46 iPhone Exploit that happened under Tim Cook’s Watch

Ep. 46 iPhone Exploit that happened under Tim Cook’s Watch

We need to be aware that these devices are vulnerable.
Sep 01, 201909:34
Ep. 45 Where is Apple Development headed?

Ep. 45 Where is Apple Development headed?

To the individual!
Aug 31, 201905:11
Ep. 44 iPad Maxi

Ep. 44 iPad Maxi

What is going on with these names? This episode is more about manufacturing than the iPad.
Aug 20, 201917:20
Ep. 43 iPhone 11 please inspire me...

Ep. 43 iPhone 11 please inspire me...

Manufacturing in America would inspire me, so I’m working to do it. It may take years, but I’m in this for 30 years.
Aug 19, 201928:45
Ep. 42 Watch Rumors Heating Up

Ep. 42 Watch Rumors Heating Up

I would like to see the watch manufactured in America, that would be Apples next killer contribution. Inspire manufacturing engineers.
Aug 19, 201906:09
Ep. 41 Falling behind, but using Music to stay inspired

Ep. 41 Falling behind, but using Music to stay inspired

Keep up your daily habits with some music.
Aug 17, 201909:60
Ep. 40 Apple TV - The significance of a product and service

Ep. 40 Apple TV - The significance of a product and service

Apple is stepping into entirely new territory here and it’s nice to see Apple investing in creativity.
Aug 15, 201904:29
Ep. 39 How to know when you need a new Mac

Ep. 39 How to know when you need a new Mac

When multiple components are to blame for the slow down. When the fans are whirling and things are slowing consistently in your daily workflow, it may be time to upgrade.
Aug 14, 201906:11
Ep. 38 iPad. It’s cool.

Ep. 38 iPad. It’s cool.

Check out the episode for more info.
Aug 13, 201904:31
Ep. 37 How to pick up the iPhone and pick up the paycheck.

Ep. 37 How to pick up the iPhone and pick up the paycheck.

The iPhone is a Bicycle of the mind.
Aug 12, 201907:11
Ep. 36 Discover how I fell back in love with my Apple Watch

Ep. 36 Discover how I fell back in love with my Apple Watch

Thru the habit of using it.
Aug 11, 201907:41
Ep. 35 How to gain self-discipline and overcome ADD thru programming Swift.

Ep. 35 How to gain self-discipline and overcome ADD thru programming Swift.

Playgrounds is incredible and programming requires a new level of thought. Check it out!
Aug 10, 201906:16
Ep. 34 Discover how HomePod, AirPods, and Music can Transform Your Digital Home and Lifestyle!

Ep. 34 Discover how HomePod, AirPods, and Music can Transform Your Digital Home and Lifestyle!

Music takes you to a new level.
Aug 09, 201914:28
Ep. 33 Discover how any Apple user can have a more immersive Television Experience

Ep. 33 Discover how any Apple user can have a more immersive Television Experience

Apple’s TV app on all your devices... But it doesn't end there, Apple devices enable you to become the broadcaster and create your own content in new and exciting ways.
Aug 08, 201902:21
Ep. 32 - The Truth about Macs with Productivity and Ease of Use — What about glitches?

Ep. 32 - The Truth about Macs with Productivity and Ease of Use — What about glitches?

The truth is that MacOS is that when comparing Windows vs Mac, you are going to run into personal preference more than anything.

Productivity is generally going to be similar.

Ease of use is 50/50.

And then it comes to glitches… MacOS is less glitchy than Windows.

You will have overall fewer problems.

I don’t have hard numbers to back this up.

I am going by personal experience as a computer technician over many years.

The honest truth is that I choose Apple for preference.

The truth is that is completely ok.

The truth also is slightly more than that when thinking deeper.

Apple has historically shown that it will innovate and create the overall best user experience.

Apple and the Mac really invented graphical personal computing and I simply don’t see them losing what makes them constantly and never-ending improving to create a more raving fan experience.

Even where they messed up with the 2013 “Trash Can” Mac Pro, they still came out with solutions to keep people at least partially satisfied until the new 2019 Mac Pro was announced.

Now we see the most vibrant Mac lineup in the companies history.

Ultimately what it comes down to, when buying a Mac, is the simple fact that nothing will integrate like the Apple ecosystem integrates. You would have to be a master technologist / programmer to be able to make those sorts of things happen
Aug 07, 201903:23
Ep. 31 iPad - Hero or great sidekick to the Mac?

Ep. 31 iPad - Hero or great sidekick to the Mac?

iPadOS is a game changer, but not enough to take the crown of hero, here is why.
Aug 06, 201909:25
Ep. 30 iPhone — Basically the answer to your questions in your pocket.

Ep. 30 iPhone — Basically the answer to your questions in your pocket.

Audiobooks, podcasts, websites, YouTube, and so much more in your pocket... are you using the iPhone to it’s abilities?
Aug 05, 201906:31
Ep. 29 Apple Watch Requires Effort!

Ep. 29 Apple Watch Requires Effort!

If you sit at home all day then it’s not all too important.
Aug 04, 201912:16
Ep. 28 Playgrounds and Harvard CS50

Ep. 28 Playgrounds and Harvard CS50

Just start learning, schedule it out!
Aug 03, 201908:49
Ep. 27 Apple Music - Napster 1999 to Now 2019

Ep. 27 Apple Music - Napster 1999 to Now 2019

The Law of Compensation...
Aug 02, 201905:18
Ep. 26 Apple TV from wrist to wall...

Ep. 26 Apple TV from wrist to wall...

How Steve Jobs cracked the TV.... and Tim Cook continued to revolutionize it.
Aug 01, 201907:47
Ep. 25 Looking Forward to Mac - Now is a great time to buy!

Ep. 25 Looking Forward to Mac - Now is a great time to buy!

The lineup is full and ready for any task, the new Mac Pro is going to be a great addition this fall.
Jul 31, 201903:54
Ep. 24 Apple Q3 2019 Earnings Report and Conference Call

Ep. 24 Apple Q3 2019 Earnings Report and Conference Call

Another record setting quarter!
Jul 30, 201910:07
Ep. 23 iPhone - Remote Control of Your Life

Ep. 23 iPhone - Remote Control of Your Life

But is it worth it? Today I argue with myself about Apple.
Jul 29, 201912:01
Ep. 22 Apple Watch Series 4 - Is it worth it?

Ep. 22 Apple Watch Series 4 - Is it worth it?

Buying used may be the way to go while waiting on the Series 5.
Jul 29, 201906:49
Ep. 21 Steve Jobs and Programming

Ep. 21 Steve Jobs and Programming

What did Steve believe?
Jul 27, 201905:43
Ep. 20 HomePod and AirPods - Why?

Ep. 20 HomePod and AirPods - Why?

HomePod and AirPods are each unique devices that stand out from the competition. That being said, aren’t for everyone yet.
Jul 26, 201904:38
Ep. 19 Apple TV - What’s so special about it?

Ep. 19 Apple TV - What’s so special about it?

For many, the Apple TV is overkill, but if you want the best, then there isn’t much competition.
Jul 25, 201907:05
Ep. 18 Once you go Mac, you never go back.

Ep. 18 Once you go Mac, you never go back.

Choosing Mac vs pc doesn’t limit you to macOS.
Jul 24, 201910:01
Ep.17 iPadOS

Ep.17 iPadOS

The iPad lineup is better than ever with iPadOS, but I would stay away from the iPad with the A10 chip and opt for the mini or air.
Jul 23, 201906:38
Ep. 16 Is the iPhone our phone of the future?

Ep. 16 Is the iPhone our phone of the future?

The iPhone is the phone that people choose when given the choice, this is why.
Jul 22, 201906:32
Ep. 15 Why did Bill Gates get richer than Steve Jobs?

Ep. 15 Why did Bill Gates get richer than Steve Jobs?

He programmatically looks at life and has built a cash generation machine. Leverage yourself thru programming on Apple technology.
Jul 21, 201906:52
Ep. 14 Bill Gates Nostalgia

Ep. 14 Bill Gates Nostalgia

Thinking of the future of both Microsoft and Apple.
Jul 21, 201914:49
Ep. 13 WWDC proves iOS 13 and Apple are King

Ep. 13 WWDC proves iOS 13 and Apple are King

97% Satisfaction, 85% iOS 12 Adoption(latest OS), Privacy First, HomeKit, and iPad OS are critical keys.
Jul 19, 201906:53
Ep. 12 Swift UI is opening the door to new programmers

Ep. 12 Swift UI is opening the door to new programmers

Learning programming is built into the Apple ecosystem. That is key.
Jul 18, 201906:18
Ep. 11 Apple Card - Secure your financial future

Ep. 11 Apple Card - Secure your financial future

Quick take on the Apple Card.
Jul 17, 201906:57
Ep. 10 Bicycle of the Mind Extended Discussion.

Ep. 10 Bicycle of the Mind Extended Discussion.

I ramble about my vision with Apple technology and release some major golden nuggets.
Jul 16, 201931:24
Ep. 9 Apple Integrations make purchasing simple

Ep. 9 Apple Integrations make purchasing simple

Make life easier on yourself and choose the Apple ecosystem.
Jul 15, 201906:15
Ep. 8 Bicycle of the Mind - Empowerment thru Apple Leverage

Ep. 8 Bicycle of the Mind - Empowerment thru Apple Leverage

This episode focuses heavily on the philosophy behind the leverage that Apple technology creates. The law of creation.
Jul 14, 201919:40