{"id":496,"date":"2023-02-16T21:50:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"gid:\/\/art19-episode-locator\/V0\/p6YJxLMiB3FPcOYO1UD7kHx44GBVdtv29tJEsznQcrE"},"modified":"2023-02-16T21:50:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:50:56","slug":"february-2023-bits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brothers-in-tech.com\/?p=496","title":{"rendered":"February 2023 BiTs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5209\"><a class=\"wp-embedded-audio\" href=\"https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/7FB487\/rss.art19.com\/episodes\/87dce327-ec85-43b8-a05c-f427debd7ed5.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxCbHVicnJ5BjoGRVQ%3D--a8950c811add1124beefcda61e27f2a7f7825eba\">https:\/\/chrt.fm\/track\/7FB487\/rss.art19.com\/episodes\/87dce327-ec85-43b8-a05c-f427debd7ed5.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgxCbHVicnJ5BjoGRVQ%3D--a8950c811add1124beefcda61e27f2a7f7825eba<\/a><\/div><p>It is that time again\u2026the time when the Brothers attempt to one-up each other with a new product, app, or service\u2026and hopefully convince the other to spend some money. It\u2019s the BiTs episode! This one is special, as you will get to see Alan in a rare (well, maybe not so rare) bad mood. But, being the consummate professional that he is, Alan not only puts on a semi-positive face (with help from a couple of Old Fashioneds) but actually uses his life stressors to create additional BiTs for the listeners. Legend. We just won\u2019t talk about how Brian inadvertently causes Alan additional frustration\u2026you will just have to watch\/listen for that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Brian\u2019s Pics<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hidock.app\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HiDock<\/a> (MacOS, free): Simple, but effective app for assigning MacOS dock attributes per display setting (e.g., having your dock in a different place when you plug in an external monitor).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonmail.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edison Mail iOS<\/a> (free, w\/paid pro options): Email client which (at least initially) seems to check most of our required boxes\u2026snooze, AI integration, templates, one-hand navigation\u2026.BUT, be aware that if you are in need of a consistent mobile and desktop the MacOS version does not have all of the features (e.g., no snooze!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Alan\u2019s Picks<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Atlas Obscura<\/a> (website): Want to find the non-touristy places to visit\/see when traveling?&nbsp;Here is a website guide to the \u201cworld\u2019s hidden wonders\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2022\/12\/apple-launches-freeform-a-powerful-new-app-designed-for-creative-collaboration\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Freeform<\/a> (free\/built-in for MacOS\/iOS): A brainstorming\/collaboration app for whiteboarding ideas.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goabode.com\/product\/water-leak-sensor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abode Water Sensor<\/a> ($39.99, additional hub required): Wireless sensor for detecting water leaks. Take it from Alan\u2026these work well, and can come in handy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Hosts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alan Jackson<\/strong>&nbsp;(the older Brother) is a producer of online content with<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thejacksoncreative.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson Creative<\/a>&nbsp;and survey researcher with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksoninsight.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson Insight<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brian Jackson<\/strong>&nbsp;(the younger Brother) is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificu.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pacific University<\/a>&nbsp;and Product Director\/Consultant at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/senaptec.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Senaptec, Inc.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have any feedback for the Brothers regarding this topic (or future topics)? Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brothers-in-tech.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Brothers-In-Tech.com<\/a>&nbsp;or email&nbsp;info@themesh.tv.<\/p>\n<p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/art19.com\/privacy<\/a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/art19.com\/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is that time again\u2026the time when the Brothers attempt to one-up each other with a new product, app, or service\u2026and hopefully convince the other to spend some money. It\u2019s the BiTs episode! This one is special, as you will get to see Alan in a rare (well, maybe not so rare) bad mood. 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