MacVoices #22246: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 w/ Rosemary Orchard, Peter Cohen, David Ginsburg (2)
Release Date: 12/06/2022
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info_outlineRosemary Orchard, Peter Cohen, and David Ginsburg finish off their picks for MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 with items for the home, items for hair, items for your iPad, and items to keep you organized. (Part 2) Kolide This edition of MacVoices is supported by <p><strong>Rosemary Orchard</strong>, <strong>Peter Cohen</strong>, and <strong>David Ginsburg </strong>finish off their picks for MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 with items for the home, items for hair, items for your iPad, and items to keep you organized. (Part 2)</p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
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<p>Rosemary Orchard’s Picks:</p>
<p><strong>Meross Smart WiFi Essential Oil Diffuser Works with Apple HomeKit & Alexa, Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Diffuser & Mist Humidifier with Voice & APP Remote Control, Schedule & Timer, RGB Light </strong><br /><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3VLjSI5">https://amzn.to/3VLjSI5</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Incase Reform Sport Case for AirPods</strong><br /><strong><a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HPZL2ZM/A/incase-reform-sport-case-for-airpods-3rd-generation">https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HPZL2ZM/A/incase-reform-sport-case-for-airpods-3rd-generation</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>Incase Lanyard</strong><br /><strong><a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HQ662ZM/A/incase-lanyard">https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HQ662ZM/A/incase-lanyard</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>elago R4 Retro Case Compatible with 2022 Apple TV 4K</strong><br /><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3FnPde2">https://amzn.to/3FnPde2</a><br /><br /></strong></p>
<p>Peter Cohen’s Picks:</p>
<p><strong>Steam Deck<br /><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck">https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck</a><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Dyson Airwrap™ Styler Complete<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3VCFKW0">https://amzn.to/3VCFKW0</a><br /></strong></p>
<p><br />David Ginsburg’s Picks:</p>
<p><strong>TechMatte Charging Case Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Only</strong><br /><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3OXtn4e">https://amzn.to/3OXtn4e</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>BUBM 4Pcs/Set Computer Cable Electronic Organizer Travel Packing Gadgets Bag Pouch<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3VCFKW0">https://amzn.to/3VCFKW0</a></strong></p>
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<p>Chuck Joiner’s Picks:</p>
<p><strong>Hover for personal domain names and email accounts<br /><a href="https://hover.com/gg9S2MmO">https://hover.com/gg9S2MmO</a><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>eBags Classic 6pc Packing Cubes</strong><br /><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3F2WfmR">https://amzn.to/3F2WfmR</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Amazon Basics 4 Piece Packing Travel Organizer Cubes Set</strong><br /><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3Uqrqyp">https://amzn.to/3Uqrqyp</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><br />Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rosemary Orchard</strong> is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she’s not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you’ll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on <strong><a href="http://rosemaryorchard.com/">RosemaryOrchard.com</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.relay.fm/automators">Automators</a></strong>, <a href="https://nestedfolderspodcast.com/"><strong>Nested Folders</strong></a>, <a href="https://thesweetsetup.com/"><strong>The Sweet Setup</strong></a>, and <strong><a href="http://screencastsonline.com">ScreenCastsOnline</a></strong>. She is runs <a href="http://when.works"><strong>WhenWorks</strong></a> to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on <a href="http://twitter.com/RosemaryOrchard"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>. <br /><br /><strong>Peter Cohen</strong> is the Technology Editor at <a href="https://www.rcrwireless.com/"><strong>RCRWireless</strong></a>. You can find his Twitter account at <a href="http://twitter.com/flargh"><strong>@flargh</strong></a> and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, <strong><a href="http://peter-cohen.com/">peter-cohen.com</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>David Ginsburg </strong>is the host of the weekly podcast <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at <strong><a href="https://youtube.com/daveg65">https://youtube.com/daveg65</a></strong> and find and follow him on Twitter <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/daveg65">@daveg65</a></strong>.</p>
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