Making Blocks

Episode 33: Pulling a Fast One and Building Apps... Kind of.

Shane and TJ discuss the future of automation on iOS. Shortcuts and App Clips create an alternative to traditional app development. Picks of the Week: TJ - Apple Developer App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958] Shane - Coleman hot water heater https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/07/31/coleman-hot-water-on-demand-for-camping-or-emergency-preparedness/ [https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/07/31/coleman-hot-water-on-demand-for-camping-or-emergency-preparedness/] Additional Links kanyewest.com Pythonista https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pythonista-3/id1085978097 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pythonista-3/id1085978097] Scriptable https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptable/id1405459188 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptable/id1405459188] Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977] Chrome OS / GSuite stagnation https://secondbreakfast.co/google-blew-a-ten-year-lead [https://secondbreakfast.co/google-blew-a-ten-year-lead] Safari Technology Preview https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/ [https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/] HackingWithSwift SwiftUI Course https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/swiftui [https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/swiftui] Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@rocknrollmonkey [https://unsplash.com/@rocknrollmonkey] Rock'n Roll Monkey on Unsplash

Episode 32: We Now Have A/C!

TJ and Shane discuss Shane's new puppy, his air conditioning situation and preferred temperature, and how we wish we had Xcode on the iPad.

Episode 31: Jenni and TJ had a baby!

Shane and TJ discuss the stigma of using your phone vs reading a book and the incredible SpaceX launch. Picks of the Week TJ - Love to Dream Swaddle https://amzn.to/2WXwCPr [https://amzn.to/2WXwCPr] Shane - Magic Keyboard https://amzn.to/3eVNRGU [https://amzn.to/3eVNRGU] Additional Links Podcasting Gear Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth Transmitter https://amzn.to/3jABuDA [https://amzn.to/3jABuDA] PoP voice Lavalier Microphone https://amzn.to/32UCWL5 [https://amzn.to/32UCWL5] USB-C Microphone Adapter by CableCreation https://amzn.to/30RfawP [https://amzn.to/30RfawP] Anchor.fm https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234] Fastmail.com (10% off first year link) https://ref.fm/u23805688 [https://ref.fm/u23805688] Protonmail.com https://protonmail.com [https://protonmail.com] SpaceX Falcon 9 Computer https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/9243/what-computer-and-software-is-used-by-the-falcon-9 [https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/9243/what-computer-and-software-is-used-by-the-falcon-9] Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@nynnes [https://unsplash.com/@nynnes] Nynne Schrøder on Unsplash

Episode 30: Hammock Podcasting

Episode 30 Hammock Podcasting Shane and TJ discuss online tech support scammers and their tricks. Stereo Lavalier Microphone https://amzn.to/3gf26aN [https://amzn.to/3gf26aN] Kitboga - Scambaiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNziOoXDBeg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNziOoXDBeg] Jim Browning - Scambaiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le71yVPh4uk&list=PLBNmQJqxpaMaxqghShRiOnHUjO00ZCsor [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le71yVPh4uk&list=PLBNmQJqxpaMaxqghShRiOnHUjO00ZCsor] 2020 iPad Pro 11" Cellular 128GB https://amzn.to/2ZtkFkG [https://amzn.to/2ZtkFkG] iPad Pro 11" Magic Keyboard https://amzn.to/3gcne1f [https://amzn.to/3gcne1f] Unreal 5 Demo https://youtu.be/qC5KtatMcUw [https://youtu.be/qC5KtatMcUw] TJ's Pick Halo 2 for PC Shane's Pick Magnetic Power charge cable https://amzn.to/3dMzQuG [https://amzn.to/3dMzQuG] Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@diempic [https://unsplash.com/@diempic] Dean McQuade on Unsplash

Episode 29: It's Just Laziness

Shane and TJ discuss Shane's broken microphone and new haircut, why TJ hates social networks, email, conferences, and more!