HiFi

Joseph and TJ may be a content creator and a software developer respectively, but they're also tech enthusiasts, and, really, life enthusiasts. And in HiFi, they share their passion for Apple, media, technology, and the integration (or lack thereof) of all such things.

43: Free-roaming Email

Did you know that there's a secret history to smart phones? Well there is. And The Verge has a documentary about it, which TJ and Joe talk about. TJ also would like for Apple to compete with Microsoft on touch screen converable laptops. And did you ever want two nerds to do a deep dive on mail applications? Well boy howdy do we have a huge segment of the show for you!

12-04
01:13:15

42: Apple Keyboards of Yore

What does the M1 Max Mac and caffeine have in common? Nothing except being our two main topics in this episode. Join Joe and TJ to learn about their caffeine journeys, habits, and thoughts. Then settle in to learn all about TJ's new M1 Max MacBook Pro.

11-16
01:04:18

41: An Apple a Day

Apple events happen during Apple Event season and we're heard to break it all down for you. And boy are the new MacBook Pros looking good!

10-19
56:20

40: Grab It by the Rails

Joseph shares his first impressions of his new iPhone 13 mini, Cinematic Mode, ProMotion, and what he thought of the other iPhone models he played with at the Apple Store. Then, for the big reveal, we learn what pathetic car stereo Joseph purchased. Next, Joseph shopped for a new car charger mount while TJ got off of his chest all his concerns for the corporatism that continues to take over Apple from the inside. Then, TJ handed off editing the show to Joseph while he left for vacation!

10-05
55:37

39: Star Light, Star Bright

Joe and TJ record a podcast in the same room! And what do they talk about? Apple's iPhone 13 event, of course. Did you know Apple loves California? Well they made sure you do with this event video. And TJ and Joe dive into that and everthing Apple talked about and released: new iPad, iPad Mini, Apple Watch Series 7, and the iPhones 13.

09-20
01:19:10

38: Crinkled Book Smell

What does Fiber internet, bluetooth car stereos, and ebooks have in common? They're the topics TJ and Joe cover in this episode! Because TJ is (hopefully) getting fiber internet, Joe would like to connect to his older car via Bluetooth, and Joe likes reading ebooks. And don't miss the post show discussion of MCU, Spider-man, Sam Raimi and more!

09-07
01:16:11

37: Send Dunes

In this episode TJ and Joe are joined by TJ's good friend, Kevin Smith to discuss Safari 15 Beta 6, 1Password 8 as an Electron app, and the big, important topic, Apple's CSAM Detection Efforts.

08-25
01:28:04

36: Wracked With Consternation

Walter Isaacson is at it again, and TJ and Joseph have thoughts. Like maybe Isaacson isn't such a great writer? Just spitballing after his Steve Jobs biography. Many others agree! TJ is also back to using his Hackintosh as his full time personal computer, the Ekster MagSafe Card Holder is pretty disappointing, and the two have thoughts on audiobooks and book reading.

08-10
55:16

35: Junk Drawer Design

Strap in, we've got a lot of topics this episode: Automattic is buying more stuff, MORE STUFF! Apple is putting Intel processors in Macs still? Joseph likes the look of a paid alternative to Google Search called Neeva. TJ and Joseph reminisce about the good old days of Apple design. TJ is enjoying NetNewsWire. And the pair are trying to find a good MagSafe wallet — surely there's something good out there? In the post show, TJ and Joseph discuss Black Widow and the Marvel Universe.

07-27
01:17:45

34: Smooth, Solid Slab of a Surface

Eyeglasses, iPad Keyboards, Note taking apps, iOS and iPadOS 15 beta, Disney+ and Black Widow, problems with the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro: it's another riveting and quite nerdy episode of HiFi!

07-13
01:20:55

33: Synergy-iation

Day One be synergizin' with Automattic, Joe is interested in ergonomic computer pointing devices and blue light blocking glasses, TJ is interested in Windows 11 — and the design of this iteration of Windows has also caught Joe's eye, and TJ thinks modern digital key fobs are… problematic.

06-30
59:24

32: Absorbing SharePlay

WWDC 2021 is in the books, and Joseph and TJ have thoughts, opinions, hopes, dreams, deep dish pizza is just bad lasagna, etc. Join in to hear all about Apple's announced and upcoming offerings!

06-08
01:20:58

31: A Sticky Note the Size of Florida

TJ switches to Verizon, Joseph tries and fails to break his phone, the new Apple TV Siri remote is fantastic, and both have many wishes and opinions for the upcoming WWDC keynote.

06-02
01:11:31

30: Splashes of Color Are Welcome Here

What is life without a few banking woes. Join Joseph in commiserating with TJ about the hot garbage fire that is the modern American banking system. Then join in Joe's office and computer transitionary journey. And don't miss the exciting eGPU discussions! And much more.

05-19
54:05

29: Basically a New iPad Pro

This week, Joe and TJ discuss everything they ever wanted you to know about the MacBook Air — which may or may not be different from everything _you_ ever wanted to know about the MacBook Air. You may also want to know most about Apple failure modes, AirPods Max stands, and John Siracusa's apps Front and Center and SwitchGlass. And last but not least, what does the future hold for the iPad?

05-04
01:04:51

28: Wonka Himself

Get ready to nerd out about all the Apple product announcements from the April 20 event. TJ and Joe have the scoop, the opinions, the good, the bad, the ranting, the raving. It's all here. Tune in!

04-21
01:01:17

27: I Agree With My Subconscious

Did NightOwl crash? TJ explains and talks about backup strategies and more. Then there's Safari, WWDC 2021, Apple Watch Cellular woes, Apple being bad at design, iCloud making Joe sad, and 20 years of Mac OS X / OS X / macOS.

04-06
01:10:02

26: The Road to Ignominy

In this episode, Joseph and TJ discuss things impacting their hi fidelity life style: they dive into more Apple Watch Cellular woes, AirPods Pro quality issues and Apple's service program for them, I'm a… Justin? Thunderbolt potentially coming to iPad, and the Twelve South HoverBar Duo for iPad. And don't miss the post show if you have any interest in Superman and Lois on the CW or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney Plus.

03-24
01:11:38

25: Whirlygigs and Doodads

Join TJ and Joe this week to find out everything you ever wanted to know about the LG UltraFine 4K display. Also, can you run Age of Empires on a Mac? You sure can!

03-16
01:04:45

24: My Code is Art, Man

Do you want to be more productive? TJ and Joe may be able to help as they share their productivity methods, apps for tracking and todos, note-taking, and much more. Also up for discussion is new of the iMac Pro being discontinued and iPhone 13 rumors. And don't miss the exciting finale of WandaVision in the post show. TJ and Joe have many thoughts to share.

03-09
01:23:24

Recommend Channels