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Supercomputer
by Alex Cox and Matthew Cassinelli
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
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See You Later, Nerds
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…
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Android Just Smells Like Home (feat. Julia Skott)
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. Links from the show: How I Edit Podcasts on the iPad using Ferrite | MacStories Why we don’t want you and…
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Interview w/ Greg Pierce, creator of x-callback-url
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...
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Your Phone, Your Choice
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…
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A Billion Pockets, Y'all!
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. Find us elsewhere: Supercomputer (@_supercomputer) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew on YouTube…
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WWDC 2030 Predictions
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. Find us elsewhere: WWDC 2019 in San Jose Supercomputer (@_supercomputer) Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew...
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A Freaky Friday Situation
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. Links from the show: OmniFocus - task management for Mac,...
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AppleScript Wasn't Born in a Day
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...
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A Little Circle to Poke
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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The Notes and Friends We Made Along the Way
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. Links from the show: Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals &...
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Snacking On Digital Minimalism
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?). Links from the show Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Why you should allow yourself to...
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It's Pretty Much All My Fault
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 Find us elsewhere Mattie Cox...
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So Mini Problems, So Little Time
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... (If your version has uneven audio levels, re-download for a fixed track) Find us elsewhere Alex Cox...
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Into The Weeds (feat. Rosemary Orchard)
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. Links from the episode Drafts for Mac: The...
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Shortcuts 2.2: All About Your Notes
Matthew tells Alex all about Shortcuts 2.2 – including a secret hidden in the Notes actions. Links from the show Baidu Maps Quick Capture into Ulysses using Shortcuts | The Sweet Setup Mocktail by Jordan Merrick Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew...
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I Get Most Work Done On My Phone
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 |...
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The Video Production Can Of Worms
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. Links from the show Avid media composer Adobe Premier Final Cut Pro...
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I Have Control Issues
Alex and Matthew discuss the disappearance of Control Center – and how it overlaps with Shortcuts. Links from the show Tim Cook tweet 100 Apps That Work With Siri Shortcuts Apple Support page on Control Center Find Us Elsewhere Alex Cox (@AlexCox) Matthew Cassinelli (@mattcassinelli) Matthew...
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The Case of the Last Case
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: Meet the 30-year Apple veteran who's taking over the company's stores around the world WWDC 2019...
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There Are Many Like It, But This Home Screen Is Mine
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…
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I Want To Play On Easy Mode
This week, Matthew interviews Alex about how she gets work done at Cards Against Humanity. Plus Alex has a… great magic trick at the end. There’s checklists, task managers, and email talk – plus an announcement about Season 2! Watch the episode on YouTube Support the show with our new Patreon!...
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Oh, Anyway. Computers!
Alex and Matthew debut their first test episode as a video show on YouTube, after 18 previous audio-only episodes. But it’s still a podcast! You can just watch us talk if you want: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSvmibqXPAp9iqCIIHBMuw Topics include the Google Home Hub, yearly themes, and our...
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Behind The Cute Curtain
Matthew and Alex talk about going from beginner shortcuts to the next level with the “If” scripting action, plus how this all could be a bit easier. Matthew enjoys his LEGO, Alex really wants to know about OAuth, and we tease next week’s opposing views on iPads. Links from the show Matthew’s…
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Consumers and Their Fragile Minds
Matthew and Alex are here for the New Apple. Show Notes Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Apple is putting iTunes on Samsung TVs - The Verge How to set up Apple Music on Echo speakers, set deault service Planet of the Apps — Watch on Apple Music. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch…
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The OG GTD
This week, Matthew and Alex explore some of their holiday experiments, as well as how to value your time as much as you value your computer. Show Notes TickTick: Todo list, checklist and task manager app for Android, iPhone and Web Getting Things Done® - David Allen’s GTD® Methodology Instapaper…
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I Can’t Be Trusted With A Computer
This week, Matthew talks about getting his work done entirely on iOS, and Alex talks about her love of tomatos. Links from the show Homescreen tweet Dr Drang piece on Airtable Alex's Earhole shortcut TickTick Carrot Weather TickTick URL Scheme Jeff Perry question on time tracking Where You Can…
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Least Sexy, But Amazing
This week, Matthew ponders why you can’t get real work done on iOS, and Alex works herself into a tizzy about Pokémon and old men. Links from the Show Steve Jobs: “Who wants a stylus?” - Apple - Steve Jobs at Macworld 2007 in San Francisco - YouTube TickTick: Todo list, checklist and task manager...
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No One Is Taking Away Your Computer
In a caffeine-fueled rage, Alex & Matthew pleasantly discuss the viability of iPad Pros as computers. Both enjoy their self-made armchairs as Matthew runs out of breath and Alex ponders the effect of reviews. Links from the Show Matthew’s empty Shortcuts library The Talk Show #234: ‘Welcome to...
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Rainbow Gesture 🌈
Your hosts’ iPads have arrived! Matthew wants to change the way we think about the philosophy of Apple, and Alex is very concerned about folios big and small. Links from the show Review: The iPad Pro and the power of the Pen(cil) а TechCrunch Buy iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio - Apple Crappy iPad...
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The Medium Place
After Apple's October event, Alex and Matthew convince themselves into and out of, then back into buying iPad Pros. Alex has feelings, Matthew tries to help, and there's some butchered analogies along the way. Plus, they talk about the new update to Shortcuts. Links from the show Matthew…
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Smart Homery
Matthew smashes his buttons and Alex gets carried away with HomeKit aspirations before speculating about Apple's Fall Event. Links from the Episode Smart House Hue Lights Pop Smart Button Phillips Hue Switch HomeKit Logi Circle Reminders as My Day-to-day Lifeline (Powered by Shortcuts) Split...
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The Allegory of Dark Mode
Your hosts are back after a short break – and they talked about a bunch of shortcuts for day-to-day tasks. Alex and Matthew cover about how they use reminders, go off on using Twitter vs Tweetbot, and channel their inner philosopher. Links from the episode Matthew’s collab with Rene Ritchie Due |...
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Agile Turtle
Your hosts dive into task managers like OmniFocus and Things, but it turns out to be a lot to cover – stay tuned for the second installment! Alex loves her tags, Matthew defends Things from Alex’s violent opposition, and there’s a silly rant at the end about Marvel Netflix shows. Links from the...
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I'm Just Petting My Wrist Right Now
Your hosts discuss their new Apple treats, the shift to using shortcuts in day to day life, and forging ahead with magic variables. Links from the show Workflow introduces Magic Variables for Easier, More Poweful Visual Automation | MacStories Canvas #29: Workflow – Magic Variables | Relay FM…
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Butts to the Max
This week, your hosts are excited for the release of iOS 12 and Shortcuts! Matthew reveals some behind the scenes lunch strategies from his time at Workflow, Alex wants a way to track when she’s late, and both talk about their iPhone choices. This episode covers some of the confusion between Siri...
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Vaporface
Matthew explains the whole September 12th Apple event to Alex – hear her real reactions to the iPhone naming strategies. Also, Matthew details his fall, both are excited about HomePod, and one of them starts a #crispy YouTube channel. Smash that Like and Subscribe button – or not, up to you…
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Suitcase is Charging!
This week, your hosts discuss their travel checklists – Alex hates planes, Matthew loves a good snack, and both will be at XOXO this weekend! Come say hi! If you’re enjoying the show so far, please rate the show in iTunes and Recommend it in Overcast if you use it. Both help spread the show to…
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Foam Paradise
This week, your hosts cover their morning routines – Alex has a regimen, Matthew has almost none, and both dream up ways Shortcuts might change things. If you're enjoying the show so far, please rate the show in iTunes and Recommend it in Overcast if you use it. Both help spread the show to new...
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Silly Siri Foibles
In the second installment of the Supercomputer audio entertainment technology show, your hosts talk digital assistants – mostly Siri, Alexa, and some Google Assistant, but even Cortana & Bixby get a shoutout. Matthew will trigger your Echo, Alex will trigger your HomePod, and we learn how…
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Your Brain on Technology
Welcome to Supercomputer! We're glad to have you. In this episode, you will meet your hosts, hear about their early exposure to computers, and learn how Workflow becoming Shortcuts makes this an exciting time to talk about technology. Links: Workflow Documentation Roboism Do By Friday @AlexCox...
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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.
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Alex Cox and Matthew Cassinelli
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