{"id":229,"date":"2022-01-31T14:32:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T14:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brothers-in-tech.com\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2022-08-26T16:14:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T16:14:37","slug":"brothers-in-tech-suggestions-bits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brothers-in-tech.com\/?page_id=229","title":{"rendered":"Brothers in Tech Suggestions (BITS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Brothers in Tech Suggestions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Season 3, Episode 29 – August 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

Alan\u2019s Picks:<\/strong><\/p>

Valuable Websites:<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Photopea<\/a>: Online (free) web-based substitute for Photoshop.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0My ____ (decade) TV<\/a>: Web-based TV set emulator.\u00a0\u00a0Choose the decade, the topics, and flip through shows!<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Does The Dog Die?<\/a>: Online search base for all of the fears that you might have\u2026so you know whether you should watch the film or not\u2026<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0McBroken<\/a>; A crowdsourced database of whether McDonald\u2019s ice cream machines are broken or not.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mic Boom Arm<\/a>\u00a0($37\u2026although there are a lot of similar versions): A table-mounted\/clamped arm for your microphone, so that you can get it out of the way while in or out of use.<\/p>

Brian\u2019s Picks:<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>Blackstone Original 36\u201d Griddle<\/a>: Channel your inner Waffle House cook dreams\u2026outdoors!\u00a0\u00a0Great outdoor 4-burner griddle\/cooktop.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>1Password<\/a>: Great password\/document manager (~$7\/month for a family plan\u2026~$1\/person beyond the included 5 accounts). The Brothers chose to use this specifically for the family sharing feature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Season 3, Episode 24 – July 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

Alan\u2019s Picks:<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0News Explorer<\/a>\u00a0($9.99 for MacOS version, $4.99 for iOS, included in SetApp). Sync your news stories across multiple devices, including RSS and Twitter feeds.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0WD My Book Live 3TB Personal Cloud Storage NAS<\/a>\u00a0($154 on Amazon). You can set this hard drive up on your home network, and everyone can wirelessly back-up their files. Great pride for 3TB of storage!<\/p>

Brian\u2019s Picks:<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0JASP Statistics Software<\/a>\u00a0(Free): Open source (but regularly updated) statistical software that is a nice free replacement for SPSS.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thule Gauntlet Sleeve\/Case<\/a>\u00a0($65 through Thule, $30 through B&H): Protective (semi-hard structure) sleeve\/case for your laptop or tablet with compartments for charger & dongles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Season 3, Episode 20 – June 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

Alan\u2019s Picks:<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hunter Cavera Simple Connect Wi-Fi Fan with HomeKit<\/a>\u00a0(~$160 Amazon, $219 Home Depot): Smart ceiling fan that you can control (light and fan separately) with an app\/voice assistant.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Letterboxd<\/a>\u00a0(Free, $19\/year for Pro): Social media for film and movie lovers! Keep track of the movies you have watched (or want to watch), suggestions from friends, etc. And, if this sounds familiar\u2026yes, Alan is recycling BiTs here.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BONUS PICK!\u00a0Amazon Smile<\/a>: Designate a portion (0.5%) your Amazon purchases to the charity of your choice.<\/p>

Brian\u2019s Picks:<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0JASP Statistics Software<\/a>\u00a0(Free): Open source (but regularly updated) statistical software that is a nice free replacement for SPSS.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thule Gauntlet Sleeve\/Case<\/a>\u00a0($65 through Thule, $30 through B&H): Protective (semi-hard structure) sleeve\/case for your laptop or tablet with compartments for charger & dongles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Season 3, Episode 15 – May 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

Brian\u2019s Pics<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0HX HECLX Mug Warmer<\/a>\u00a0($22): Keep that coffee warm\/hot throughout the day with this desk accessory. 3 temperature options, auto shutoff, and digital screen.\u00a0<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Atomi Smart WiFi Ceramic Tower Heater<\/a>\u00a0($120): Space heater with smart features (phone app, schedules, Alexa\/Google Home compatible).\u00a0<\/p>

Alan\u2019s Picks<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a04-in-1 Multi-Port & Apple Watch Charger<\/a>\u00a0($18): Tired of carrying multiple cables with you when you travel?\u00a0\u00a0Four connections in one cable!<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gemini 2<\/a>\u00a0($45 for one-time purchase, $20\/year subscription): Efficiently search for and delete duplicate files from your Mac (or iPhone, for a separate fee).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Season 3, Episode 12 – March 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

Brian\u2019s Pics<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Duplicate File Finder by Nektony<\/a>\u00a0(Free, or Pro for $19.99): An app that can help you clean out your duplicate files on you Mac.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Firefox Browser by Mozilla<\/a>\u00a0(Free): With the ability to sync bookmarks and history across multiple (cross-platform) devices, Firefox may be worth another look!<\/p>

Alan\u2019s Picks<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stream Deck by Elgato<\/a>\u00a0($80-250): An external usb device with programmable physical buttons for all of your computer\u2019s repetitive tasks (and even a magic 8-ball!).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Season 3, Episode 8 – February 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

Brian\u2019s Pics<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bowflex SelectTech<\/a>\u00a0Dumbbell system ($399): A way to have access to a wide range of dumbbell weights without the need for large square footage.<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MagBak MultiCharger<\/a>\u00a0($129) &\u00a0Car Charger<\/a>\u00a0($79): For those in the MagBak phone case ecosystem, these are sleek solutions for charging. Expensive, so look for sales!<\/p>

Alan\u2019s Picks<\/strong><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Detail App<\/a>: A slick way to switch between camera sources while on video calls\u2026even using your phone\u2019s camera!<\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fantastical by Flexibits<\/a>\u00a0($3.33\/month): Our favorite calendar app, recently adding a number of great new features.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Season 3, Episode 4 – January 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

ALAN’S PICKS:<\/strong><\/p>