ICYMI, in our last episode Jeff opened up about his recent stroke. He walks through the initial symptoms, the frustrating EMS response, and his recovery so far. https://www.basicafshow.com/stroke-an-account-of-jeffs-symptoms-recovery-and-what-you-should-trust-in-a-medical-emergency/

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We’re recording a new episode today and it’ll be in your podcast app first thing Monday morning! Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇 https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/

Have a charging stand you like? I'm looking to tidy up my desk with something. The Nomad Stand One Max looks good, any others to check out?

In this episode, Jeff returns and Riley Hill joins us again! Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards? www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...

New episode! @billmclean.bsky.social joins me to discuss our abundance of riches with modern note-taking apps like Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear. Plus, I share my first impressions of the iPad Pro M5 and new (to me) Magic Keyboard. www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...

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@reyespoint.bsky.social and I are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg! Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more! www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...

Thinking about upgrading to the iPhone Air? 🤔 It’s Apple’s thinnest, lightest iPhone, but is it right for you? Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

New! We take a look at the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone 17, and what’s new with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Get the scoop on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Plus AirPods 3 improvements! www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...

In this episode, we dive deep into the @forevernotes.bsky.social system with its creator, Matthias Hilse, and explore how it has helped 1000s of Apple Notes users bring clarity, structure, and intentionality to even the messiest note collections. www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...

Excited for the new episode of Basic AF that will hit Monday AM with a special guest! If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas! www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...

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🚨NEW EPISODE: It’s a family affair! We are joined by Jeff’s brother Jacob (Celsius 7 from Psychokinetics) to talk about music, the hip hop scene in the Bay Area in the ‘90s, splicing loops on cassettes back in the day vs GarageBand today, and more. www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...

🤖 ChatGPT diagnosed my knee. 📱 Then we installed the iPadOS 26 beta. 💥 Were either of those decisions smart? We talk AI in the doctor’s office, a first look at iPadOS 26 (it’s more Mac-like than ever), and explain how to beta test without wrecking your stuff. www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...

👀 New episode! We're in between WWDC and Apple's public betas for the 26 versions and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check. @reyespoint.bsky.social and I throw down on what we're reading, watching, listening to and playing around with. Join us! www.basicafshow.com/our-summer-v...

We're recording a new episode tomorrow and it'll be out first thing Monday morning. BUT...do checkout our last episode if you haven't yet. Links are below!

Nice to see this guide from @tomfanderson.bsky.social helping students and parents pick the right Mac for college, made in @craft.do. I’ll take this over a long slide deck any day, but sure, I’m biased 😅 tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...

🎧️ NEW EPISODE! @reyespoint.bsky.social has a 90-day update on his Forever*Notes experience, and I unpack how Athlytic App is helping me recognize and reduce stress! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...

Planning to buy a Mac for college this fall? I’ve updated my recommendations and buying guide for this year. I still like the MacBook Air M4 for most students, but there are exceptions to everything. I break it all down for you right here. tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...

You were patient and waited and now you’ll be blessed! @thejournalingguide.bsky.social showed up to talk with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me on Basic AF about WWDC and what a great time we had! Check us out! www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-re...

🎧 NEW EPISODE: Just dropped our WWDC 2025 recap with @thejournalingguide.bsky.social! 🔥 Liquid Glass design, iPadOS gets a huge upgrade, and the Journal app finally comes to Mac and iPad! And much more! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

🚨 A Basic AF Show programming note: We are delaying the release of our next episode, scheduled for Monday morning. We’ll check out the WWDC keynote and then record Monday evening, and plan to have the show ready for you Tuesday morning! Thanks, The Management

What might be heading our way from Apple next week at WWDC? @slatepad.bsky.social joined me and @reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more. www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...

New episode! Riley Hill returns to the show to join us for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less hype than normal for this year's event? Plus, Jony Ive & Open AI and Google IO highlights. www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...

ICYMI I shared some thoughts on @snipd.bsky.social for podcast listening, including using it's auto-snipping feature as a sort of personal podcast screening assistant. Links are below!

Don’t have enough time to listen to all the podcasts you want to check out? Me either. But I found a way to shift my "listening" time to while I'm sleeping using the Snipd podcast app. @reyespoint.bsky.social and I dig in on that and more in the new episode of Basic AF! Links 👇 www.basicafshow.com

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No foolin' here, there's a brand new episode of Basic AF! WWDC announced, @reyespoint.bsky.social is experimenting with Gentler Streak, plus thoughts on the recent AI study by @emollick.bsky.social and team. Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

If you haven't, be sure to check out our latest episode. I share my thoughts on Apple Immersive Metallica; is it a turning point for Vision Pro content? Plus, we dig into Apple's ongoing Siri woes. www.basicafshow.com/apple-immers...

The new Apple Immersive Metallica experience is phenomenal; is it a turning point for Apple's immersive content? We discuss that and much more, including Apple’s struggles with the new Siri features, in a new episode of Basic AF. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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🚨New episode alert! There’s a new iPhone 16 family member, new betas, a new Apple News+ feature, and @reyespoint.bsky.social has a new thing going in Apple Notes using the Forever*Notes framework. Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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In this episode, a different, but still delightfully nerdy, show as we’re joined by the fabulous cast of the Dungeons in the Attic podcast! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/73yd... Web: www.basicafshow.com/dungeons-in-...

Why aren’t more people watching Apple TV+? @benjancewicz.bsky.social and @thejournalingguide.bsky.social join me and @reyespoint.bsky.social to discuss that, and we share our lists of recommended TV shows and movies. Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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🚨 New episode alert! @adamjonesink.bsky.social joins us again to take a look at Apple Intelligence! What's good, what's not, and what's missing, plus some insights on ways to use AI's features that you may not have thought of. Listen here: 👇️ www.basicafshow.com/grading-appl...

Just started that long commute to and from work? What better time is there than that to listen to the latest episode of the Basic AF show where @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk about our favorite things from 2024? www.basicafshow.com/these-are-a-...

Doing a little research for our next episode and comparing results between Visual Intelligence with ChatGPT and the ChatGPT app.

Looking for something to fill the downtime you have this week? There's a new episode of Basic AF where @reyespoint.bsky.social and I share our favorite things of 2024. Some tech, some not, but all around a great listen! Happy Holidays! www.basicafshow.com/these-are-a-...

ICYMI... In the latest episode of Basic AF, we had a great conversation with Gannon Nordberg about Siri and ChatGPT, plus he gave us his top travel tech picks to help with all the running around we'll be doing over the holidays. Links below.

Gear up for the upcoming holiday travel season with guest Gannon Nordberg’s top travel tech kit and tips, plus we discuss the latest on a conversational Siri, @reyespoint.bsky.social’s love for ChatGPT, and new security updates from Apple. Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Now editing! New show tomorrow morning!

I see shipping from Apple is about a month out, but I think they've been available for a week or two. Anybody have the Belkin Head Strap for the Vision Pro yet?

As a Broncos fan, I was hoping Cincy would get this one, but what a great second half.

Mine was for an iPad mini but regardless I was so excited to get my $3.43 refund. 😂

We look back at the voice that defined a generation online, alongside discussing Apple’s refreshed M4 iMac and compact Mac mini to the powerful new MacBook Pros. We also share thoughts on the first available features of Apple Intelligence Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...