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MacVoices #23290: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 (2)

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Release Date: 11/21/2023

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Show Notes:

MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboard
https://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2023-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-hrivlnr7z

Chapters:

0:02:08 Compact and travel-friendly charger for all your devices
0:04:46 K-20 Tools: Keychain hex key for on-the-go repairs
0:08:14 The Convenience of Carrying Essential Tools Everywhere
0:10:06 Shooting High-Quality Video with an iPhone and the ProGrip
0:18:57 Convenient and Durable Wallet with Card Slot
0:19:56 Technical Difficulties with Joe's Zoom
0:22:03 Finding the Right Charger for Efficient Charging
0:24:04 NXPGKEA Charger: Compact, Versatile, and Affordable
0:26:00 Versatile Charger for Apple Tech and More
0:29:02 OWC Product Recommendation: A Surprise Pick
0:29:18 Affordable RAID Drive for Secure Data Storage
0:31:02 On-Site Backup Option for Important Files
0:32:39 Scalable Storage Solution to Meet Your Needs
0:33:00 Importance of Data Backup and Backblaze

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Rosemary Orchard’s Picks:

ESR 3 in 1 Charger for Magsafe, Travel Charger Stand for Magsafe, Made for Apple Watch Certified, Foldable Charging Station Compatible with Magsafe and iPhone 15/14/13/12, AirPods Pro
 https://amzn.to/46fKu8u

ESR Magnetic Wallet (HaloLock), Compatible with MagSafe Wallet, for iPhone Wallet with Adjustable Stand 
https://amzn.to/3QZR2Dx

ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with CryoBoost, Phone-Cooling Fast Charging, Arctic White + ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger, MagSafe-Compatible Charger 
https://amzn.to/47a3gPL

ESR Magnetic Wireless Car Charging Set with CryoBoost (HaloLock), Compatible with MagSafe Car Charger 
https://amzn.to/3sO5vcq

MINIX 140W USB C Charger Mac Book Pro Charger Foldable, PD 3.1 PPS 3 x USB Type C Ports (Max 140W) Fast GaN II Loptop Wall Power Adapter
https://amzn.to/3sts8mC

Mike Schmitz’ Picks:

ShiftCam ProGrip Starter Kit - DSLR Style Mobile Battery Grip - Wireless Shutter Button - Built in Powerbank - Qi Wireless Charging - Freestanding Dock - Tripod Mount
https://amzn.to/3QJjYye

OWC Thunderbolt Hub, 5 Port, 60W Charging, (3) Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, Compatible with M1 Macs, Thunderbolt 3 Macs, and Thunderbolt 4 PCs, USB4 Machines
https://amzn.to/40N9Au7

Joe Kissell’s Picks:

K20 Tools - Photography Keychain Multi-Tool with 5/32 (4mm) Allen Wrench Hex Key and Flat Head Screwdriver
 https://amzn.to/49G4800

140W USB C Charger PD 3.1 3-Port GaN Travel Charger Wall Charger 140W USB-C Power Adapter
https://amzn.to/3SIOVp3

Chuck Joiner’s Picks:

STM Dux 30L Premium Tech Backpack - Carry On Travel Laptop Backpack (Fits 17" Laptops) - Customizable Storage Shelves, Water Resistant & Luggage Passthrough 
https://amzn.to/49AWJiJ

OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit https://amzn.to/47f9P


Guests:

Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz.

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.

Rosemary Orchard 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 RosemaryOrchard.comAutomatorsNested FoldersThe Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks 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 Twitter

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00:02:07 Compact and travel-friendly charger for all your devices 00:04:45 K-20 Tools: Keychain hex key for on-the-go repairs 00:08:13 The Convenience of Carrying Essential Tools Everywhere 00:10:06 Shooting High-Quality Video with an iPhone and the ProGrip 00:18:57 Convenient and Durable Wallet with Card Slot 00:19:56 Technical Difficulties with Joe's Zoom 00:22:03 Finding the Right Charger for Efficient Charging 00:24:04 NXPGKEA Charger: Compact, Versatile, and Affordable 00:25:59 Versatile Charger for Apple Tech and More 00:29:02 OWC Product Recommendation: A Surprise Pick 00:29:17 Affordable RAID Drive for Secure Data Storage 00:31:02 On-Site Backup Option for Important Files 00:32:39 Scalable Storage Solution to Meet Your Needs 00:32:59 Importance of Data Backup and Backblaze