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After watching the first two chapters of The Mandalorian, I am so excited for the rest of the series. Incredibly good start, and potentially the best new Star Wars content since the original trilogy. If you were on the fence about @disneyplus, I’d encourage you to give it a whirl.
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The Mandalorian is really great. Haven't watched the second chapter yet. Still undecided if it's better than Rogue One, which I consider the best post-original-trilogy motion picture content prior to The Mandalorian. What'd you think of Rogue One?
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
I enjoyed Rogue One as a whole, but didn’t think it was all that great. The writing was all over the place, though it did finish quite strong. In my opinion, The Mandalorian is better… so far. Chapter two really cemented that for me. A big step up from the first chapter.
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
Really excited to watch it tonight.
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
Excited to have time to watch this weekend
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
Play Jedi Fallen Order it’s amazing.
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
Curious to hear both of yall's Disney rankings. For me: 1) TFA - very fun, establishes the new characters 2) TLJ - very interesting, if uneven 3) Rogue One - 2nd half of movie is great 4) Solo - fine, unnecessary 5) My 8 yo enjoys Resistance cartoon Haven't watched Rebels
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
I go back and forth between TFA and TLJ. I think the highs of TLJ are higher (Rey + Kyle in Snoke’s chamber!), but agree with you that TFA was much more even. Rogue One was a bit of a missed opportunity because of its really poor start. You nailed Solo – “fine, unnecessary.”
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
I think I'm: 1) Rogue One - don't hate the 1st half. maybe because I've read all the novels. 2) TLJ - loved this. 3) TFA (mostly because, when I think about it, it didn't feel like a new story. just new characters.) 4) Rebels - solid. 5) Solo - agreed. Haven't seen Resistance.
, Nov 15 2019 on twitter.com
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My six year old boy and I have been participating in a “no potty talk” competition and he has beaten me for three consecutive days. #poop
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Found a pretty nice universal remote to replace our Apple TV remote. But, it’s not quite perfect. Biggest hurdle is figuring out if it’s possible to program the volume buttons to control the HomePod volume while it’s set as the audio output.
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I would assume sending volume up/down to the Apple TV would flow through to the connected audio device. Does it not work that way?
, Nov 10 2019 on twitter.com
It almost certainly would work that way, but I’m not sure the Apple TV has IR codes for volume up and down. I attempted to “learn” them from the Siri remote, but it seems to be sending the volume button presses over the network or Bluetooth.
, Nov 10 2019 on twitter.com
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Interested in a nice headphone stand for my home office. I'm a sucker for beautiful design and natural materials. Any suggestions? An integrated Qi charger in the base may be nice, too...
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I’m an style philistine who uses two of these clamped on the edges of her desktop: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07… (really, I’m someone who values desktop real estate and didn’t want a stand consuming any of it)
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
Totally fair! Definitely would want a nicer look, but not a bad idea to go with a clamp-style stand.
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
Here’s a review I wrote. Metal not a natural but well designed iphonelife.com/content/review…
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
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The overly-aggressive memory management of iOS and iPadOS 13.2 is a total buzzkill for productivity on the platforms. I really hope Apple fixes this in an update soon.
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symptoms?
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
You switch away from an app (say Amazon, where you’re in the midst of browsing through pages of search results), then switch back a minute or two later and the app is forced to effectively reload, causing you to lose context.
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
woof. that does suck.
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
Indeed. idropnews.com/news/ios-13-2-…
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
iOS 13 has just been a bucket of hot garbage
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Change-log: “no room for mother in law”
, Nov 05 2019 on twitter.com
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I have a 2019 football happy! Yay! #BeatFSU 🏈 🙌🏻
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Made a delicious salad from the garden tonight. Butter lettuce, cucumbers, red bell peppers, and a dressing made from fresh garlic, parsley, basil, spinach, and pine nuts. Love our hydroponic garden 😍🥗
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I think there is a real market opportunity for someone to create an alternative remote for the Apple TV. Simple, physical buttons. No number pad. No fiddly touch surface.
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Only pig-headed stubbornness has kept Apple from coming up with a new one themselves, at this point.
, Oct 31 2019 on twitter.com
Agreed, hence the market opportunity! Huge install base to sell into that likely enjoys the overall Apple TV experience, but hates the remote.
, Oct 31 2019 on twitter.com
Connect an XBox or PlayStation controller. I find it far better than the official remote.
, Oct 31 2019 on twitter.com
Hard to be worse! I’ll take a look at those on Amazon and see if they fit me :)
, Oct 31 2019 on twitter.com
@cleverdevil Yes, please. I’ve resorted to using my phone for all of my Apple TVs because I hate that remote so much.
My only complaint is that I can’t control my TV volume with the remote on the phone...
, Oct 31 2019 on micro.blog
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@cleverdevil I long for this - as long as it has the voice control feature. Voice control on the current ATV remote is the only thing that makes it tolerable.
, Oct 31 2019 on micro.blog
The problem with the Apple TV remote isn’t “too few buttons,” it’s the fiddly touch surface. I want a total replacement :)
, Oct 31 2019 on twitter.com
@cleverdevil we used the Logitech Harmony remote with the 2nd generation Apple TV. When we upgraded to the 4th generation, our habits didn’t change. It’s like using the old style remote (infrared). Only for games does the new remote see use.
, Nov 03 2019 on micro.blog
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Okay, scary fonts GO! Hell-vetica, Scare-amond, Gore-ier, Boo-cida Sans, Verd-ahhhh-na, Times Boo Whoa-man, Comic Sans, Accidents (Grotesque). #SpookyFonts
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, Oct 29 2019 on twitter.com
Will you accept the dread letterforms of… Pop-Eye-rus?
, Oct 29 2019 on twitter.com
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In spite of the AirPods Pro announcement, I am still very happy I went with Bose 700s. $249 is a lot for tiny earbuds that are easy to lose, especially if the battery degrades as quickly as the standard AirPods.
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@cleverdevil That is a totally sensible way to look at it. Also, no one yet knows if the AirPods Pro are any good. At least you know Bose’s track record (both good and bad regarding their sound and noise cancellation profiles), and they had several professional reviews published by their release date.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@mjdescy precisely! I get that they’re in different categories, as the AirPods Pro are earbuds and the Bose 700s are over-ear, but they’re in a similar price category.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@cleverdevil Just like the original MacBook Air. I wouldn't be surprised if the price of AirPods gradually decreased, especially with the "lower end" model.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@simonwoods I am skeptical, but its certainly possible. I would happily pay $99 to replace my AirPods every few years. But, $249? Not a chance.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@cleverdevil Right but your AirPods didn't cost $249. Don't get me wrong, $159 is still a lot of money but the difference between the two prices is significant.
The AirPods were easily the best piece of hardware I have bought since the iPhone 5S and had a big part to play in convcincing me that Apple were worth giving a shot for going all-in. From the broader POV I think they could use the AirPods + Watch combination as the modern day equivalent of the iPod from 15 years ago.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@simonwoods absolutely! I still think $159 is too much, especially since they don’t include the wireless charging case at that price point. Sweet spot for me would be $99, including the wireless charging case, and I think I’d grudgingly bite at $129.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@simonwoods also, I’ve been far less impressed with the AirPods than most people, I think. I find them far too fiddly to connect/re-connect to multiple devices, and the sound quality is pretty poor.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@cleverdevil They should definitely improve both of those areas over time; gradual iteration, etc. Like you I want them to tighten up the performance with regard to connection and battery life. For me the convenience of wireless is pretty big so the impact of the flaws is lessened somewhat; I've also dropped them a few times and they're tough little things.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@simonwoods totally fair! Overall, I think they’re a great product, and clearly ahead of all of the competition. If there is one thing Apple absolutely crushes, its iterative improvement. I’ll revisit AirPods next year, probably, when my aging generation one set dies. Hopefully they have a $99/$129 option by then :)
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@cleverdevil Same. :) I honestly think they can't mess around with this product in particular; unlike computers and phones, there isn't likely to be a market in uh... second-hand options (😖). As such they ought to do what they have done with the Watch with regard to upgrades and the like.
, Oct 28 2019 on micro.blog
@cleverdevil I’ve always choked on the size of good sound-cancelling headphones like Bose, but you're right that they're harder to lose. I haven't lost my Bose sound-isolating earbuds yet, though.
, Oct 29 2019 on micro.blog
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Bit the bullet and ordered the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 headphones after feedback from followers. Early testing? They’re beautifully designed, comfortable, easy to set up, and the noise canceling is superb. Sound doesn’t blow me away, but is solid. Keeper! 🎧
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I still use my Bose that connect with a headphone jack, which I got for trip overseas prob close to a decade ago #oldschool
, Oct 27 2019 on twitter.com
Keep an eye when charging them the first few times! I was just talking with someone who had the charging port melt from overheating.
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After an relaxing vacation last week, this week has shaped up to be extremely productive and successful at work. I’m simultaneously excited and exhausted.
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Y’all. My daughter is just about the most beautiful human being I’ve ever met. I know I’m biased, but she is the best. The. BEST.
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Dearest followers, I’m curious if any of you have experience with the new Bose Noise Cancelling 700 headphones. My AirPods are dying, I find them fiddly, and am unhappy with their longevity. Considering the Bose cans as an alternative.
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@cleverdevil I have the Bose QC35’s and I’m still happy with them.
, Oct 24 2019 on micro.blog
@sku_b they’ve got a long history and lots of fans. But, I hate the way they look, and they’ve fallen pretty far behind the competition with features. I’m curious if the new, significantly more attractive 700 series lives up to the title of “successor.”
, Oct 24 2019 on micro.blog
Guess you’ve already scoped out this Wirecutter review: thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-n…
, Oct 24 2019 on twitter.com
Surprisingly, I hadn’t seen that yet! Thanks for sharing :)
, Oct 24 2019 on twitter.com
@cleverdevil Try the Sony equivalent (WH-1000MX3, rolls of the tongue I know). I was considering the Bose, but the controls, sound and overall build quality won me over.
, Oct 24 2019 on micro.blog
@cleverdevil I bought a pair a couple months ago to replace my busted Beats.
So far I love them. Bose nails comfort. I could live without touch controls on the headphone, but despite my paranoia about accidentally triggering something, I rarely do
, Oct 24 2019 on micro.blog
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Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a great retro update. William bought it with his own money from his birthday and we’ve spent hours playing together over my vacation. Such fun!
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@cleverdevil I want to play this game!
, Oct 19 2019 on micro.blog
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It’s International Pronouns Day! I’ve updated my profiles with my pronouns (he/him). Long overdue. I’d encourage all of my followers to do the same.
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@cleverdevil 🙌 I went to an (lighting) industry demo earlier this week and the rep included his pronouns in his introduction. It was great to see (as was the super secret toy that is going to be release next month. 🙂)
, Oct 16 2019 on micro.blog
@Bruce nice! I’m also loving the fact that conferences are handing out pronoun buttons at the registration desks these days. Progress 😎
, Oct 16 2019 on micro.blog
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Sorry, folks. I have eaten all the tacos. 🌮 🌮 🌮
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@cleverdevil aw man! 😩
, Oct 16 2019 on micro.blog
If only we had a taco truck on every block… curse this bleak and broken timeline!
, Oct 16 2019 on twitter.com
@cleverdevil Missed one 🌮
, Oct 16 2019 on micro.blog
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Someone really needs to crack the sunscreen problem. I hate applying and reapplying sunscreen all day. Give me a booth I can walk into every four hours and get sprayed down automatically. Take my money!
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Agreed. I hate applying it. I go with sprays since they tend to be less oily, but you’ve still got to rub it in. Touching sunscreen is the worst. I often just avoid the sun to avoid having to put it on. Cabanas are usually my beach fix for this.
, Oct 15 2019 on twitter.com
I hate the feeling of it on my skin so I wear one of those 50spf swim shirts and don't even care how I look anymore. I have achieved Full Dad.
, Oct 15 2019 on twitter.com
@cleverdevil sunscreenmist.com - do I still get your money?? 😉
, Oct 15 2019 on micro.blog
Uh sunscreen comes in a spray on version and I’m guessing you’re usually at the beach with other people ... problem solved?
, Oct 16 2019 on twitter.com
Sort of... I want something even more automatic. I’ve also heard that the sprays available in stores are bad for you.
, Oct 16 2019 on twitter.com
The good sunscreens kill coral and the safe sunscreens have to be reapplies every 12 minutes, no way to win
, Oct 16 2019 on twitter.com
Why treat the symptoms when you can solve the problem directly? Just don’t go outside, problem solved. My LCD tan is nice and even.
, Oct 16 2019 on twitter.com
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Spicy shrimp tacos and cocktails by the beach! Hard to beat. 🦐🌶🌮🍹
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Had a lovely dinner last night with friends and family to celebrate my birthday. Now, I’m off to the airport to spend five days in Cabo relaxing 🎉
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Happy Birthday, sir.
, Oct 13 2019 on twitter.com
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