Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:

AppStories

This week, Federico and I share some of our favorite utility apps, including Amphetamine, Text Lens, Gifski, Folder Peek, Mic Drop, Keka, and Marked.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Rogue Amoeba: Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba’s apps.

NPC: Next Portable Console

This week, Federico, Brendon and I dive into Nintendo’s reveal of the Switch 2, analyzing the technical specifications, Mouse Control, the camera accessory, the new Pro Controller, Game Share, Nintendo’s strategy shift, and more.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Rogue Amoeba: Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba’s apps.

NPC XL

On a special early-release epiaode of NPC XL, Brendon, Federico, and I go beyond the hardware to dig into the tech behind the games Nintendo announced alongside the Switch 2 and consider game compatibility, the debut of GameCube games as part of Nintendo Online, and more.

AppStories, Episode 430, ‘Return of the Utility Grab Bag’ Show Notes

Links and Show Notes

Follow Up

• BarCuts issues fixed
• Zen Browser
  • Tab Groups Extension
  • MarkDownload
  • Reader

Our Favorite Utilities

• John
  • Amphetamine
  • Gifski
  • Mic Drop
  • Also mentioned: Week Number
• Federico
  • Text Lens
    • Also mentioned: Text Sniper and CleanShot X
  • Folder Peek
  • Keka
• Joint Pick
  • Marked 2
  • Marked 2 and Obsidian
  • The new, improved StyleStealer for Marked 2

Menu Bar Tangent

• Bartender
• Ice

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On AppStories+, Federico and I extend our conversation about utilities with six more favorites.

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NPC, Episode 27, ‘Nintendo Switch 2: Unpacking the Direct’ Show Notes

Links and Show Notes

Nintendo Switch 2

• Nintendo Switch 2 – Technical Specs
• Switch 2 is powered by a “custom processor made by Nvidia.”
• Game Key Cards
• New Pro controller
• The Pro Controller grips are based on the GameCube controller
• Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 at $449.99, Bringing New Forms of Game Communication to Life
• Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers The Verge
• Nintendo Switch 2 camera available at launch, or you can use your own Polygon
• Nintendo Switch 2 – How to Buy – Official Site

NPC XL

NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.

MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Ruminate, Comfort Zone, and NPC: Next Portable Console that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.

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