Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:

This week, Federico and I share tips on iPadOS, macOS, RSS, cross-platform file transfers, and more.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Sofa – Be More Intentional with Your Downtime.

For episode 3 of NPC, we cover the latest news about the Ayn Odin2 Mini, ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini, Asus ROG Ally X, the Anbernic RG Cube, and more, John finally received his transparent blue Anbernic RG35XXSP, Brendon got a surprise in the mail, and Federico shares his first impressions of the Powkiddy RGB30.

AppStories, ‘The Tip Jar’ Show Notes

Tip Jar

• The easiest way to manage multiple windows for the same app using iPadOS
• Managing your Mac’s Downloads folder with DropOver
• Managing headphone volume alerts on iOS
• Simpler laptop backups
  • Samsung T9 4TB External SSD
  • Carbon Copy Cloner
  • Amphetamine
• Using hyperlinks in Mail
• Moving files cross-platform with Tailscale
• Easier pasting on iOS
• Managing RSS feeds by creating a Feedbin starred feed to use with Readwise Reader, Matter, or DEVONthink
• Quick capture with Quick Note
• Managing social media posts with EchoFeed and creating an RSS feed from bookmarked Mastodon posts

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NPC, ‘The Google Play Store Around Your Neck’ Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• Ayn Odin2 Mini
  • Some Thoughts on the Odin 2 Mini
  • Odin2 Mini Review: Looks like a PS Vita, performs like a champ
  • Also mentioned:
    • 🎙️ The Ayn Odin 2 with John Voorhees
• ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini
  • The OneXPlayer X1 Mini is the most feature-packed handheld gaming PC yet
• AUS ROG Ally X
  • ASUS ROG Ally X Hands-On impressions
  • ROG Ally X: 5 Upgrades, 2 Downgrades
• Anbernic RG Cube
  • FUN + POWER = RG Cube Review
• Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition
  • Where to Preorder Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition

Anbernic RG35XXSP Follow-Up

• The Anbernic RG35XXSP | A Review
• Anbernic RG35XX SP: An Almost Beginner’s Guide
• Another MuOS Install Guide
• Anbernic RG28XX
• A Capacitive Touch OLED Screen Replacement For The Game Boy Color!
• SakuraRetroModding
• An Anbernic RG35XXSP and Gamboy Advance SP meet in a bar in New York

Brendon’s First Impressions of the Lenovo Legion Go

• Lenovo Legion Go
• Lenovo Legion Glasses
• XREAL Air
• Viture Pro XR
• Meta Ray-Bans Smart Glasses
• XREAL Beam Pro

Federico’s Powkiddy RGB30 Purchase

• Powkiddy RGB30
• Powkiddy RGB30 Starter Guide

Games Mentioned

• The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
• F-Zero
• Kingdom Hearts III
• Destiny 2
• Elden Ring
• Dragon’s Quest 11
• Skies of Arcadia: Legends
• Chrono Trigger

Credits

Show Art: Brendon Bigley
Music: Will LaPorte

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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