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    #530: Working From Home

    April 5th, 2020 · 77 minutes

    All of a sudden, many people are working from their homes for the first time. This week, Stephen and David tap into their combined decade of experience to share some of what has worked well for them at home.

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    Please note that in the time between recording publishing this episode, several security issues with Zoom have come to light. We've edited what we could, but if any comments about the video calling service feel out of place, that's why. Thanks for understanding. —Stephen

    Focused #96: Working From Home
    Slack
    Microsoft Teams
    Zoom
    Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues - The Verge
    10 Zoom alternatives for more secure, cross-platform video calls - 9to5Mac
    The best alternatives to Zoom for videoconferencing - The Verge
    Cisco Webex
    Skype
    AirPods - Apple
    BlueParrott Wireless Headsets
    Ecamm Live
    OBS
    Logitech-Owned Streamlabs Expands Streaming Software to Mac - MacRumors

    After recording this episode, Logitech announced Streamlabs for the Mac, which is an alternative to OBS and Ecamm live.

    Stream Deck
    ScreenFlow
    Amazon.com: Logitech 1080p HD Pro Webcam C920
    Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB Microphone
    Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    ‎Google Duo on the App Store
    ‎Dark Noise on the App Store
    Quip
    Mac Power Users #527: Dictation and Text Capture - Relay FM
    Day One
    HomePod - Apple
    How to use Handoff with HomePod | iMore
    How to make remote work, work: tips from 1Password
    Jack Ryan - Season 1 | Prime Video
    Hyperdrive (American TV series) - Wikipedia
    Dickinson on Apple TV+
    Star Trek: Picard (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access
    Two Spies Game
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch
    King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
    Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek