Supercomputer
Supercomputer is a show with Alex Cox and Matthew Cassinelli – join in as they figure out how to make sense out of a mess of technology.
Episodes
Alex and Matthew talk about the close of the beta season – and the close of the show.
Both tried to test iOS as best they could, but bugs and real life took their toll. That being said, Siri Shortcuts and the updates coming soon look to be exciting as ever.
Please stay tuned towards the end of the episode for a raw conversation about the future of Supercomputer.
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- Join the Shortcuts User Group chat...
Matthew hosts special guest Julia Skott – quite literally in his home. Julia's all about Android, but uses an iPad and Mac, so the two have a lot to talk about. Plus Julia is just a blast.
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While Alex was away, Matthew interviewed developer Greg Pierce, creator of Drafts and the x-callback-url spec that kicked off deeper interest in iOS automation.
The show starts with the basics of deep linking & how URLs are traditionally used, before diving into the good stuff straight from the source.
Greg explains the benefits and drawbacks of early mobile automation, plus potential adoption of what’s soon to come, th...
After a few weeks, Alex & Matthew are back to talk about the beta experiences so far. Matthew hung out in Apple Business Chat, Alex gets excited about Automation triggers, and everyone is assigned a book for summer reading.
Links from the show:
- ATP #332: Fuzzy Muppet Felt | Accidental Tech Podcast
- DamonLight AirPods ear thingies
- Home Screen Icon Creator: A Shortcut to Create Custom Icons for Apps, Contacts, Solid Color...
Alex and Matthew are back from WWDC (for real this time) and are VERY excited about Shortcuts. Alex also briefly shouts about the Mac Pro, and Matthew needs a monitor.
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- Supercomputer (@_supercomputer)
- Alex Cox (@AlexCox)
- Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli)
- Matthew on YouTube and Twitch
- Matthew’s website
- @_supercomputer on Instagram
Matthew and Alex share their insights into neo-modern Apple from the year 2030.
Listen in as they discuss what to expect from the upcoming WWDC, and reflect on how far things have come since 2019.
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- WWDC 2019 in San Jose
- Supercomputer (@_supercomputer)
- Alex Cox (@AlexCox)
- Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli)
- Matthew on YouTube and Twitch
- Matthew’s website
- @_supercomputer on Instagram
This week, Alex and Matthew realize that they are slowly becoming each other.
Matthew describes his whole interconnected mess of apps, time tracking tools, and shortcuts. Alex only has three emotions. Matthew turned Things into Omnifocus.
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Following last week's after one day, a discussion of Matthew's morning routine sparks discussion about how Apple is changing.
Plus, how order of operations matters, what the intersection of Arts and Technology means, and being funny on the internet.
Alex had so much caffeine. Matthew swallowed a frog.
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It’s a real grab bag of topics on this very special Emergency Pod™️. Home screens are rearranged, task management apps are debated, and there are even some challenges assigned.
Matthew hates tapping into folders. Alex got excited about the mafia. Neither of them can say the word “prescient.”
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Matthew and Alex finally have The Talk. About notes.
Alex is shocked by text bundles, Matthew spreads his notes' ashes across a bunch of apps, and they both talk about the long-term sustainability of various notes databases.
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This week, Alex and Matthew cover Cal Newport’s new book Digital Minimalism and its impact.
Alex is thirsty, Matthew becomes one with nature, and both recommend different books by women in addition (instead?).
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This week, Alex invites a DIFFERENT Matthew onto the show to talk about their home automation setup.
Show Notes
- Chicago Weather
- Alexa and Other Amazon Tube Friends
- Siri
- Google Assistant
- Google Home Hub
- Google Pixel
- Amazon Echo Show
- Amazon Fire Phone
- Fyre Festival
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Alex and Matthew review the new iPad mini! Find out where the Mini fits in their lives.
Both tried out the Logitech Crayon, integrated it into their workflow, and came to the same conclusion...
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The fabulous Rosemary Orchard joins as the first guest on Supercomputer – and she blows your hosts’ minds.
Rose talks about how she became an Automator, Matthew gets convinced to use Airtable again despite Alex’s protests, and everybody loves Drafts.
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Matthew tells Alex all about Shortcuts 2.2 – including a secret hidden in the Notes actions.
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- Alex Cox (@AlexCox)
- Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli)
- Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube
- Supercomputer on YouTube
- @_supercomputer on Instagram
- Support the show on Patreon
Your hosts discuss the primary computer of most people: their phones.
Alex does most of her work from the phone, Matthew is trying, and both agree that a paired-down version of a desktop app is unacceptable in 2019.
Links from the show:
- Roboism live at C2E2
- PAX East
- Use Tabs In Safari on iPad | Apple Support
- Drafts for Mac coming March 26
- Using Spotlight on iPad to drag apps into Split View | Reddit
- Airtable
- Notion
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This week, Alex shows Matthew how little he knows about video production.
Alex drops film school knowledge, it becomes clear why Matthew should have stuck with Final Cut, and both fumble around with LumaFusion's limitations.
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Alex and Matthew discuss the disappearance of Control Center – and how it overlaps with Shortcuts.
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Find Us Elsewhere
- Alex Cox (@AlexCox)
- Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli)
- Matthew Cassinelli on YouTube
- Supercomputer on YouTube
- @_supercomputer on Instagram
- Support the show on Patreon
Alex and Matthew reflect on the month’s Apple-related news, giving the hot takes some room and seeing how we’re feeling after some extra context. Plus, there’s a celebrity appearance.
February News:
Alex and Matthew cover their home screens, so get ready to check show notes.
Both hosts share their general approach to organizing the apps on their "iOS devices", plus why it matters – a little bit at least. Alex has more Shortcuts than Matthew, neither have that great of iPad setups, and both are hoping for more from Apple soon.
Next week we're doing a new segment, so stay tuned.
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