Our second holiday gift guide show got crazier than the first, and that’s no small feat. The panel of Bart Busschots, Joe Kissell, Brett Terpstra, and host Chuck Joiner pick items that include stocking stuffers, apps for the exercise enthusiasts, productivity hardware and software, and more than a few off-beat selections that we bet you haven’t thought of or even know about.
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Show Notes:
Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.
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Guests:
By day Bart Busschots is a Linux sysadmin and Perl programmer, and a keen amateur photographer when ever he gets the time. Bart hosts and produces the Let’s Talk podcast series – a monthly Apple show that takes a big-picture look at the last month in Apple news, and a monthly photography show focusing on the art and craft of photography. Every second week Bart is the guest for the Chit Chat Across the Pond segment on Allison Sheridan’s NosillaCast. You can get links to everything Bart gets up including a link to his photography and his personal blog.
Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter.
Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops Marked for Mac and recently co-authored “60 Mountain Lion Tips” with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things “nerd” on his podcasts, Systematic and Overtired.You can find Brett as “ttscoff” on Twitter, and at his website, brettterpstra.com.
Links:
Bart Busschots’ Picks:
Paprika
– iOS Link
– macOS link
Yoink
– iOS link
– macOS link
Joe Kissell’s Picks:
Pilot FriXion Clicker Retractable Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Purple Ink, Dozen Box
Mophie Qui Wireless Charging Pad
The Secret History of Twin Peaks
Brett Terpstra’s Picks:
Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
Black and Decker Gyro Cordless Screwdriver
IK Multimedia iRig Keys and Pads Bundle
Chuck Joiner’s Picks:
Tripp Lite 12 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip
GYMAN Extension Cord Cable Power Outlet Saver -10 Pack
Turbot 3-Coil Wireless Charger QI Wireless Charging Phone Stand for iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone X
Mobee Technology Magic Bar – Inductive Charger for Apple Bluetooth Keyboard and Magic Trackpad