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“Ten seconds in the fridge is ten seconds too long” Aug 06, 2022

Show notes

We're back! In today's show, Rob and Mark talk about fatherhood, Insta360, Mark being 'all up in the TikToks', the Nothing Phone (1), and the M2 MacBook Air!

Links

Mark’s new TikTok:
- https://www.tiktok.com/@mellisreviews
Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markellisreviews/
Mark’s Medium Webinar replays:
- Session 1: https://my.demio.com/recording/GEuVc8pz
- Session 2: https://my.demio.com/recording/Wm1Mw78W
The Wonder Weeks:
- https://www.thewonderweeks.com
Insta360:
- Go 2 (tiny action cam):
  - https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go2
- ONE X2 (360 cam):
  - https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-onex2
- ONE RS 1-inch Leica (fancy 360 cam):
  - https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-oners/1inch-360
- Link (new 4K gimbal webcam):
  - https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-link
Nothing phone (1):
- https://nothing.tech
Dipping your toe in Android land as an iPhone user toolkit:
- Shortcuts equivalents:
  - Macrodroid:
    - https://www.macrodroid.com
  - Tasker:
    - https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-use-tasker-199872/
- iMessage on Android (waitlist):
  - https://www.beeper.com
- Airdrop/universal copy and paste/continuity equivalent (and a bunch of other stuff):
  - https://www.airdroid.com
  - Use a different browser with sync, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox
  - Note: Firefox is one of very few Android browsers that lets you put the URL bar and controls at the bottom. Y’know, where you can actually reach them.

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

“The SSD problem is the big problem” (The Max Tech interview) Jul 09, 2022

Show notes

It's a big one this week, folks! We're delighted to welcome none other than Vadim Yuryev from Max Tech onto Eight or Sixteen! As you might guess, the topic of discussion was the Apple M2 chip. You do NOT want to miss this one!

Links

Max Tech on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxTechOfficial/
Mark's reaction video: https://youtu.be/zWa0CPS2ypc

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

”Why do you write?” Jun 25, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode, we welcome back writer and business owner Justin Cox! Topics include Justin's brilliant new book, the highs and lows of writing online, Medium, the importance of your own website, and why we want Rob to finally start his own blog. We do some Mac stuff at the end, though - don't worry.

Links

Buy Justin’s book, “Write Now - how to pursue your dream and start writing today” - available on Kindle and also in paperback:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B25RBJ5B?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
Where to find Justin Cox:
- Website: https://justincox.com
- Medium: https://justincox.medium.com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/justincox
Justin’s online writing community, The Writing Cooperative:
- Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/writingcoop
- Website: https://writingcooperative.com
Buy Mark’s guide to success on Medium:
- https://markellis.gumroad.com/l/medium
Register for Mark’s “How to become successful on Medium” webinar, two sessions available - Wednesday 29th June 2022 and Thursday 30th June, 8PM BST, limited spaces left:
- https://my.demio.com/ref/syAefGJDI0gUlq2C
Follow Rob’s journey to becoming a writer as he works his way through the top notch advice set out in Justin and Mark’s books:
- https://medium.com/@actuallyquitenicerob
Justin’s Day One Shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/be459b29d6db4c9db7374b073267d72f

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

”I’ve got a weird thing about windows touching” (WWDC 2022 reaction - Part Two) Jun 18, 2022

Show notes

In part two of our WWDC reaction, we talk about macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, the curious case of the missing Mac Pro, and MKBHD's dirty sensor. Enjoy.
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If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

“The thousand dollar no-name trainers” (WWDC 2022 reaction - Part One) Jun 11, 2022

Show notes

It's time for the first of our two-part reaction to WWDC 2022! And, yes, making it a two-part affair was something we decided at the end of this episode when it became abundantly clear that we'd completely run out of time.
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If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

”ARvocado” May 28, 2022

Show notes

It's the WWDC 2022 preview show! And we welcome back a very special guest - Doc Ayomide! Beyond WWDC, our three intrepid podcasters also discuss Mark's recent studio tour, Doc's brilliant reading strategy, and surprise Rob with some accessibility secrets. Oh, and the Discord server gets involved... LIVE!

Links

Find Doc Ayomide:
- Website: https://docayomide.com
- Newsletter: https://join.docayomide.com/
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/docayomide
Preorder Justin Cox (of the Writing Cooperative)’s new book on Kindle (also available in paperback soon):
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B25RBJ5B?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
Loopback software used to live stream podcast to Discord:
- https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/
Podcastage mic reviews:
- https://podcastage.com
Doc’s mic - Audio Technica ATR2100X:
- https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/atr2100x-usb
Playdate:
- https://play.date
Mark Ellis Simulator game for Playdate:
- https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/830104160401358919/965741506633818242/Mark-Ellis-Simulator.pdx.zip
Playdate SDK contains an emulator to play the above if you don’t have a physical device:
- https://play.date/dev/
AR Avocado game - “Avo!”:
- https://apps.apple.com/app/avo/id1452511688
Apple Watch gestures:
- https://support.apple.com/HT212760
Channel-hopping on Apple TV:
- Channels App:
  - https://getchannels.com
- Server:
  - https://getchannels.com/dvr-server/
- HDHomeRun digital TV conversion box:
  - https://www.silicondust.com
Nebo App:
- http://nebo.app
Readwise - capture highlights and snippets from pretty much anywhere, for reference later:
- https://readwise.io
NetNewsWire RSS newsfeed reader:
- https://netnewswire.com
Reeder RSS newsfeed reader:
- https://reederapp.com
Hidrate Spark Smart Water bottle:
- https://hidratespark.com

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

“You’ve just turned the podcast into an ASMR podcast” May 14, 2022

Show notes

In today's show, Rob and Mark briefly mourn (sort of) the iPod, reveal their thoughts about Google IO, muse about Rob's new mechanical keyboard addiction, and get all doe-eyed about Monkey Island.

Links

Google I/O 2022 replay:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP-nMZpLM1A
Google Glass 2012 skydiving intro:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-liQDE3cM
Apparently the going rate for the Triumph Adler Dario 286 keyboard Rob had when he was ten:
- https://www.ebay.de/itm/284800492507?hash=item424f6ea3db:g:TYIAAOSw3IliZmGP
Cheap replica keycaps (no good for ISO layout):
- https://kbdfans.com/products/enjoypbt-abs-doubleshot-mechanical-keyboard-keycaps-set-3
Expensive replica keycaps (not currently available):
- https://kono.store/products/gmk-triumph-adler
Similar vibe ones Rob went for with a more modern, muted palette:
- https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-gmk-shoko-r2
Mario “Question Mark Box” keycap:
- https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/954536615/mario-question-block-artisan-keycap-for
Keychron reasonably-priced starter mechanical keyboards:
- https://www.keychron.com
Do not look here:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalkeyboards
Mode Eighty Keyboard:
- https://modedesigns.com/pages/eighty
Trailer for the Return to Monkey Island game from original writers Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sahskKAxSCY
The iMUSE music engine used in classic LucasArts games:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMUSE
Interview with Monkey Island composers Clint Bajakian and Michael Land:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0EqG6RYn9Y
Trap Door, an obscure 80’s stop motion animation children’s TV show:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trap_Door
Monkey Island 30th Anniversary Big Box that now goes for £500+ on eBay:
- https://limitedrungames.com/products/monkey-island-30th-anniversary-anthology-pc
Thimbleweed Park:
- https://thimbleweedpark.com

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

“We’ve found a Touch Bar fan!” Apr 30, 2022

Show notes

It's special guest time again! In this episode, we welcome none other than Sami Fathi from MacRumors to talk WWDC, the Studio Display, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Oh, and Rob gushes about his M1 MacBook Air. Again.

Links

Sami Fathi
- MacRumors articles:
  - https://www.macrumors.com/author/sami-fathi/
- Twitter:
  - https://twitter.com/SamiFathi
Snazzy Labs M1 Mac mini-er project:
- https://youtu.be/pQWGFKhBQwU
Studio Display camera update positive result:
- https://twitter.com/caro_milanesi/status/1519390314091495425
Mark’s rant about the Studio Display: https://markellisreviews.com/apple-issues-studio-display-update-but-theres-still-a-problem/
Universal Control precursors/cross-platform alternatives:
- Synergy:
  - https://symless.com/synergy
- Logitech Flow:
  - https://www.logitech.com/software/features/flow.html

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

“If you try and touch my screen, I’ll snap your finger off” Apr 16, 2022

Show notes

In today's episode, we're joined by special guest, Matt Inman! Matt has previously appeared on Mark's YouTube channel but got back in touch for some assistance moving from Windows/Android to macOS/iPhone. Clearly, there are only two men capable of offering the robust, entirely unbiased buying guidance Matt needed...

Raycast Launcher:
- https://www.raycast.com
Alfred Launcher:
- https://www.alfredapp.com
TouchRetouch app:
- https://apps.apple.com/app/touchretouch/id373311252
Pixel 6 TMNT skin using dbrand configurator:
- https://imgur.com/a/gRqb7OV
AutoHotKey
- http://autohotkey.com
5 vital tools for working from home | with Matt Inman | Mark Ellis Reviews
- https://youtu.be/aIVGhsv2ho8

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

”David Blowie” Apr 02, 2022

Show notes

Mark goes full time, Rob accidentally goes swimming, and Dyson launches the weirdest pair of headphones ever. Welcome to a typically random episode of Eight or Sixteen.

Links

Rene Ritchie taught to suck eggs by YouTube Support:
- https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/1506339146289356809
Samsung M8:
- https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-announces-m8-the-new-and-stylish-smart-monitor-series
Not providing a link for Naked Attraction - you can Google that yourself so advertisers know what a pervert you are.
Huawei MateView £379 with coupon ASU5MNTAPR:
- https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/monitors/mateview/buy/
Sony game subscription service:
- https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/
Dyson’s bizarre air purifying headphones:
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23000577/dyson-zone-noise-cancellation-headphones-built-in-air-purifier
iPhone as a service article:
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-24/apple-is-working-on-a-hardware-subscription-service-for-iphones
Apple’s UK banking acquisition:
- https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/138898/apple-acquires-uk-open-banking-startup-credit-kudos
Final Cut Pro 90-day trial:
- https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/trial/
Cana One:
- https://www.cana.com
Overcast podcast app:
- https://overcast.fm
Nothing event:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cq7dnESV7Y

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.

Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Reviews production: https://markellisreviews.com

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