This week I took delivery of a new Apple Mac Mini (M4 16/256) to be used in my “Radio Shack” with an Icom IC-7300 Mk2, SDR Play nRSP-ST and various other apps and peripherals. The Mac Mini is small, minimalist, sleek and insanely fast. Amateur radio and computers go hand in hand. Compare this amazing… Continue reading The contrast between old and new ways to communicate – a Mac Mini meets a Morse Code key. #amateurradio #morsecode
Category: Mac
Some thoughts on monitors, memory and storage from a Mac geek who over specs things but tells others not to over spec (as in waste money on capacity and features they don’t need).
Recent discussions on the Mac Geek Gab and some personal experience have given me reason to give some thought to what equipment is best for the right tasks for home and small business computers. As a Mac geek and hobbyist, I over spec on most equipment, as in I get more than I need, often… Continue reading Some thoughts on monitors, memory and storage from a Mac geek who over specs things but tells others not to over spec (as in waste money on capacity and features they don’t need).
Accessing other computers, tablets and iPhones – #Apple, #Windows and other platforms with #tailscale #rustdesk
I heard a recent discussion on the MacGeekGab (#1142@49m) about remote access between the myriad of devices and platforms that are a part of today’s tech life. I’ve played with various things over the years without complete satisfaction. That changed recently and what I have now is great. It just works. Accessing and controlling your… Continue reading Accessing other computers, tablets and iPhones – #Apple, #Windows and other platforms with #tailscale #rustdesk
Alternatives to #watch bands from #Apple
A certain puppy had a crack at my Apple Watch Ultra 3 this week. The timepiece survived but the band did not. The replacement band from Apple was aud170 (usd120). Hmmm. I found this from Spigen on Amazon for aud50 (usd35). It has a nice fabric, the Velcro is strong and the buckle stylish. It… Continue reading Alternatives to #watch bands from #Apple