While it’s been decades since they last worked, pour one out for the Red Box and COCOTs.

Look what we found and built at the family home. The original 1979 Lego Galaxy Explorer 928/497! The 2022 revision may be more impressive technically, but I still like the original!

MixEffect 2.1.1 has been released with support for disabling the Fade to Black button, new Multiview options, SRT passphrases, locking individual SuperSource boxes in the Visual Editor, and more! youtu.be/wLPcRnzu8G8

Fix for resolving expired credit/debit card error when renewing your annual Apple Developer Program account: youtu.be/TMsv4coii1k

A first look at the 7th-generation iPad mini (A17 Pro) and a history lesson on the entire iPad mini lineup: youtu.be/YLYV3MpEmK8

Improving the Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock with HomeKit Automations, Shortcuts, NFC Tags, and a contact sensor: youtu.be/k2j1R2FPGCw

First impressions on the new M4 Mac mini (psst... it's a great value) and thoughts on a decade of Mac mini ownership in my household - youtu.be/D_hIGCIbSzE #MacMiniM4

MsgFiler 4.1.5 is now out on the App Store and Gumroad. Check out the release notes here and start filing your Mail messages today: msgfiler.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/wha…

Link your Finder folders with Mail mailboxes using @MsgFiler and Shortcuts: msgfiler.wordpress.com/2024/12/17/bri…

MixEffect 2.2.0 is here! SuperSource Box Borders, Audio Routing, Alpha Channel Support & more—this update takes your ATEM control to the next level. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/CJhzcQhc-K8 #MixEffect #ATEMSwitcher #BlackmagicDesign #LiveProduction

My indie app release checklist and the list of tools that I use: tow.com/2025/03/06/my-…

Give your screens a refresh—both physical and digital! The latest Wipe My Screen update lets you clean your display, wipe virtual screens, and capture framed screenshots, now with support for iPhone 16e, iPad (A16), and the 11 and 13-inch iPad Air (M3). youtu.be/di4R6wLf4qw

Southwest Airlines is making big changes, and not for the better, IMO. Bags no longer fly free. Frequent flyer perks are shifting. As a longtime customer, I have thoughts. What do you think? #SouthwestAirlines tow.com/2025/03/11/bag…

🚨 Apple community heading to #WWDC25! 🚨 I’m hosting another pre-WWDC meetup on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 5–8 PM in Downtown San Jose — same spot as last year: the patio along W. St. John Street by San Pedro Square Market. ✅ RSVP for free: pre-wwdc25.splashthat.com

Working with Blackmagic Design Videohub video routers or ATEM live production switchers? Imagine routing with presets, views, automation—and even offline simulation. That’s RouteEffect. Watch the premiere: youtube.com/watch?v=fXQbOq…

I'm speaking with John Barker from Here to Record in at 10:00 am PT today about NAB, RouteEffect, and MixEffect: youtube.com/live/vFsXDWfkx…

Macintouch pauses after 31 years. Brent Simmons retires. Plus: a look ahead to WWDC 25 and my pre-conference gathering in San Jose. #wwdc25 tow.com/2025/05/29/mac…

Spent Saturday night catching up with developers, designers, and friends in the Apple community at my annual Pre-WWDC Gathering in San Jose. Here’s the recap: tow.com/2025/06/08/cat… #wwdc25

I'll be speaking about my thoughts from WWDC with a great lineup of panelists on Extra Hours at 6:00 pm PT tonight: youtube.com/watch?v=WIK53k…

My photos from the Live near WWDC concert at the Art Boutiki in San Jose with James Dempsey @[email protected] and the Breakpoints are now up. Please enjoy! photos.tow.com/Photojournal/2… #wwdc25