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In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss:

1. Raspian OS is now Raspberry PI OS.
   64-bit version takes advantage of new 8GB RaspBerry Pi 4
2. iPad Pro boot loops
   This is the problem my 2020 iPad Pro 11 had!
3. New/updated Google Android apps for pixel phones
   Google’s latest Pixel features include a ‘safety check’ for when you’re walking alone
   Personal Safety: Car crash detection in “more locations”. g.co/pixel/carcrashdetection
   Sound Amplifier: clarifies the sound around you, now works with Bluetooth headphones
   Recorder: Transcription, audio classifier. Works with Google Assistant. Just say Hey Google to start, stop, or search a recording. Save transcription text to Google Docs
   Digital Welbeing: Bedtime mode features
   Google Duo: video calls with up to 12 people. Video & voice messages to the group
   Live Transcribe updated: Set your phone to vibrate when someone nearby says your name. Search past conversations
4. Jon’s free Google Nest Mini
5. Lumen: A story of pro-active customer service
6. Jon’s R tip of the week: More than one way to Recode data:
   Ifelse (iris$Species.new <- ifelse(iris$Species == "setosa","Setosa","Other");) Control Structures (`iris$Species.control[iris$Species != "setosa"] <- "Other"` iris$Species.control[iris$Species == "setosa"] <- "Setosa" Recode function in the ‘car’ library (recode(x, "1='A'; 2='B'; c(3,4) = 'C'; else='D'")) Or write your own custom function: LetterGrade <- function(percentage) { library("car") return(recode(percentage,"lo:59 = 'F'; 59.01:69 = 'D'; 69.01:79 = 'C'; 79.01:89 = 'B'; 89.01:hi = 'A'")) } Mixing and matching lets you get your data exactly how you want it, and recall you can always make a copy by just binding the variable again under a new name (e.g., data$newvar <- data$oldvar)
7. MPow Bluetooth headset for recording this podcast
   Problem with Microsoft Teams on Windows 10

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In this podcast we discuss:

1. RIP Ricky Li.
   MobileViews podcasts 216, 217, 232, 237 (the post missile crisis cast), 256, 277, 281
   MIni-podcast 30 – recorded with Paul Lawler in person sitting around an outdoor table during lunch
2. iPad Pro 11-inch 2020 frequent spontaneous shutdowns and restarts
3. Old news that was news to me: Autodesk Sketchbook full edition became free two years ago! This includes desktop and mobile views. Ref: All3DP.com
4. After 16 years, Inkscape 1.0 was released on May 4. Introducing Inkscape 1.0. Open Source vector graphics for Linux, MacOS, and Windows.
5. How to Scan and Import Text Into Google Chrome With Google Lens
6. Jon signed up for Apple Arcade. Seems worth it for $4.99 a month with family sharing. Mini Motorways is awesomely addicting (Mini Metro was the developer’s first game, also awesome and very similar, and a 1 time purchase no ads).
7. Tip from Jon’s Practical R 4 book
   The Input Method – reminds me of SAS’ cards command:

   OurData = (”
   Student Pretest Posttest
   A 25 27
   B 23 23
   C 21 22
   D 23 29
   E 23 24
   F 21 19
   “)
   Data = read.table(textConnection(OurData),header=T)

8. Installed R & R Studio on my Chromebook. Excellent step-by-step by Francis L. Huang

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Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall discuss:Microsoft 365 rebranding from Office 365 on April 21; Microsoft Teams for Home; Microsoft Editor, Grammarly like service available; and Jon’s broken AirPod Pro adventure.

1. Microsoft 365 rebranding from Office 365 on April 21 – dumb idea. Ref The Verge
2. Microsoft Teams for Home in Office 365
   Introducing a free version of Microsoft Teams
3. Microsoft Editor
   Introducing Microsoft Editor – Bring out your best writer wherever you write
4. Jon had an Airpod speaker go bad this week (Right ear, high-end). Apple Warranty covered it – 24 hour turn around time on both to me, and back to Apple).
5. 2020 iPad Pro 11 spontaneously rebooting now and then

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Things that have changed since our previous podcast two weeks ago. In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss:

1. CNBC: Some drive-in movie theaters are making a comeback amid coronavirus
2. Newsweek: BABY CHICKENS SOLD OUT NATIONWIDE AHEAD OF EASTER AS AMERICANS PANIC-BUY FEATHERY FRIENDS FOR COMFORT
3. UNACAST
4. iPad Pro 2020 11 & 12.9 inch models
5. Magic Keyboard with trackpad available in May and very expensive: I can’t convince myself to spend $299 to buy a keyboard. Especially after the terrible experience with the earlier iPad Pro smart keyboard.
6. Smart Folio for iPad Pro 11 at $79 is not worth it. The magnetic back keeps falling off. Wish it had a front cover cutout for the cameras when the lid is flipped to the back
7. Macbook Air 2020
   Starts at $999. $1,299 configuration that has a quad-core Core i5 and doubles the storage to 512GB
8. Magic Keyboard like the one introduced for the 2019 Macbook Pro and the version for the iPad Pro that will be in available in May for $300 or more depending on size
9. The Verge
10. Really nice shortcut for those who journal with Day One – Download the frontpage of the NY Times to your journal. Really helpful to have context for how the day was going for the world + you. Jon has started going back to January 1 of this year and filling them in.
11. Apple COVID-19 Screening Tool

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Jon Westfall and I discuss what we would use if we were in a lockdown situation due to an outbreak in our respective areas of the country.

NoteL This podcast is NOT about how to setup enterprise telework. But, it will touch upon aspects of it – especially tools you can choose to use as an individual

1. The Chrome OS Files began syncing with Microsoft OneDrive for about a week ago. It coincides with the Chrome OS 80 update. A bit of research indicates Files has always been able to sync with OneDrive. But, I never tried to configure this and the sync happened on its own on my devices.
   Works fine on ARM-based Chromebooks. But, is constantly restarting on an Intel-based one. I had to force stop it
2. Unified Microsoft Office app beta for iOS available.

   It auto-enrolled me in the Office Insider program. Not sure I like that
   Learned that Notes within the app sync with Sticky Notes on the Windows 10 desktop.
   The unified Office App for Android now works on my Chromebook

3. Jon’s new app he’s exploring: LumaFusion. Pricey ($29.99) but a full-featured video editor for iPad / iPhone. 4.8 out of 5 stars in the app store
4. Learn to use the web-based and mobile versions of software you use. And, learn what limitations they might have compared to the desktop versions.
5. Buy a headset or use your earbuds for conference calls
6. If you don’t have one, setup a second display for your home computer. (Got an iPad? Sidecar or Duet (Duet is better in my opinion)
7. Learn to use your group’s cloud storage standard: Google Drive, OneDrive for Business, Dropbox. If you are still using local storage on your LAN, stop and move to the cloud now if you can

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