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Thank you! Good to be back.

Thanks man!

@@e396hz I’m glad it helped! I like CleanMyMac, but I wouldn’t personally buy it separately. I just use it through SetApp. But this is a free option that does the same thing and works just as well. Thanks for watching!

I disagree. But that's okay.

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

I would be interested in knowing the manufacture dates of the units that have issues vs those that don't. You could be right. They may have changed something quietly. I couldn't find a solution for mine, though. I tried USB-C power and leaving the battery out even - no luck. I've not had any overheating at all with my Sony A7C, and I've been happy with it overall.

@@spareroomtech Yep, same here. I don't see a date on the camera and can't find any type of serial number database so it would probably be tough to figure it out. Though the one I have is in the USA region (starting in 3) with the rest of the numbers besides zeros in the 17,000 range so maybe it's pretty early.

@@ScottJWaldron If you do figure it out, let me know! I'd be very curious.

That's interesting. I have two of the MX Keys Mini and one of the MX Keys, and they all seem identical to me. When did you get yours? I wonder if it has to do with when they were manufactured or if Logitech has changed something.

I like what Craft is trying to be, but it has some of the same problems as Notion. On macOS, iPadOS and iOS, you can choose to store your Craft notes in iCloud or in Craft's cloud. It's good that you have the option. On Windows, however, you have no option but to use Craft's storage. I reached out to their support to see if and when external storage would be added to Windows, and at that time, they told me they had no plans to add the feature. That may have changed since, but that pretty much sealed the deal for me. Craft does a lot of things well, and I recommend it to anyone who wants a Notion-like experience with a bit more flexibility. But Obsidian has it beat in the privacy and flexibility departments in my opinion. Great question. Thanks for asking!

Yep. You're correct that they are hot/dead pixels. Pixel mapping doesn't remove those. It just makes the camera ignore them, basically. That can happen on any camera (and has on my Sony A7C), but the fact that there was an issue right out of the box was a bit discouraging. And yes, you're correct that the 4K recording limit is ~28 minutes. For me that was extremely limiting. My A7C doesn't have that limit and has been far better for my workflow. Thanks for commenting!

It's definitely not inexpensive. I agree.

There are good reasons for getting the newer model. They might, for example, have upgraded from an 11 or 12 series. Right? And there are good reasons for going from a 13 series to the 15 series if you care about some of the features the latter offers. (USB-C, better cameras, etc) But those who just want an iPhone and don’t care about the latest and greatest specs would do just fine with an older model.

I upgraded from Samsung I’m I dumb?

True. That’s always an option. But for those who do want iOS, that wouldn’t work.

There are differences and upgrades from year to year. But those upgrades may not matter to everyone. The fact that the overall experience remains the same year to year is actually a good thing. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

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I'm glad you found it helpful!

To me, even 50 minutes is a frustrating limitation. But I'm glad you have a system that works for you! That's the important thing. Personally, I've been very impressed with the Sony A7C. I can use it for a long time without it shutting down, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks for watching!

That is a good distinction! I'll have to check and see if my MX Mini came with a Bolt adapter or not. Good point.

Yeah but it’s not necessarily needed to use on both keyboards. I use the Bluetooth function.

That's iStat Menus. It's a great app. You can get it through Setapp or on its own. I like it a lot. In this video I'm using the combined menu option which puts just one icon in the menu bar so it doesn't take up too much space. Thanks for commenting!

Yep. That's one big reason I returned mine. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a fix. Some cameras just overheat faster than others. I switched to a Sony A7C and have been happy with it.

It should resist for 28 min in 4K 30FPS.

Thanks, Anthony!

I wish we had the option for both. I missed Touch ID a lot on my first phone with Face ID. I’m used to it now, but Touch ID was pretty convenient.

True!

Thanks!

Exactly.

Yep. Some Android phones have been incredible in the camera department. Definitely.

You get it. At the end of the day, it’s just a phone, and no one’s day should be ruined because someone prefers another brand. Thanks for commenting.

As a android user i respect u idc what device u have at the end if the day its just a phone

Ha. I don’t know about that, but I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

Sounds like you missed the point. 👍

Awesome! Thanks!

I’m glad others feel the same way. I would feel a lot more comfortable with it if it at least gave us end to end encryption, but that doesn’t seem likely.

The sad thing is, I really LOVE Notion for what it can do. If they would just give us the ability to store our notes in a location WE choose or give us end to end encryption, it would be amazing. But I don't think that will happen. I can dream, though.

Pressing the function key + the up arrow or down arrow = page up or page down. I use it all the time.

@@spareroomtech lfg!!!! Thanks

@@MichelboufYou're welcome!

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

For what you get, I don't think it's unreasonable really. If you have more than one Mac, it's just a few bucks more to get support for up to 4 Macs and 4 iOS devices.

I don't believe you can map the number keys, but you can map many of the function row keys to other apps / functions if you'd like. You can't change the function of the device switching buttons, of course. But many others you can.

Nice! That's a great choice for a first machine. I've been astounded by how quiet it is even when I have lots of power-hungry apps open. It's impressive. That's understandable. Even with the 1TB SSD in mine, I've been using external SSD drives to edit from and store my videos so I don't put any more wear than necessary on my Mac's internal SSD. OWC's Envoy Express drive enclosures are pretty great. I have a couple with a couple of Samsung 980 Pro 2TB drives, and they work great. The Apple ecosystem is definitely a big plus. I like my XPS 17 too, but the build quality definitely isn't the same, I've noticed. And the Mini-LED display on the Mac far outshines the IPS panel on the Dell, even though mine is the UHD+ 3840x2400 model. Notes is excellent indeed. Have you tried Notion? Unfortunately it doesn't have handwriting support, but it's a great cross-platform option that's a bit more robust than Notes even. I'm in the same boat. I don't think I'll upgrade for at least a few more years. Thanks for commenting!

@@spareroomtech what made you choose drive enclosure over portable SSD? Is the former better for long term use? For now, Notes checks all my needs and most importantly it’s free but I do pay iCloud ($1.35) monthly which is worth it. I use Notes and Calendars to track events and lists. There’s no need to use Reminders. I like to keep things simple but my notes need decluttering. Digital clutter is challenging while I try to be a minimalist with other stuff I own. And for video suggestions, I would love to know how things that you currently have have become useful to you like the SSD for Mac. Your experience would give us insights with what might work or not for us. Kudos!

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful!

I think they should last at least that long. Obviously there are lots of variables to consider there, and I hate the fact that the storage is soldered (and an SSD is a wear part). But I think that for the vast majority of people, an M-series machine should last at least that long. Thanks for commenting!

Awesome! #VRAFam! I hope the video was helpful. Thanks for commenting.

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. Mine does turn off the backlight after three seconds too. I wish there were a way to keep it on all the time, but there's no option for that UNLESS you have it plugged in to power via USB-C. Then it will stay on. Personally, I'd like the option to keep it on all the time even though it would use more battery power. It's not a huge deal for me personally because the backlight does turn back on when your hands move over the keyboard. And yes, you can certainly use both devices with a single bolt connector. I actually am doing just that on my MacBook Pro right now. I do NOT recommend using the MX Master 3S with Bluetooth on a MacBook Pro. In my experience, the Bluetooth polling rate of the MX Master 3S is terrible in macOS. It's a bit better in Windows. So the Bolt receiver is definitely the way to go. To pair the devices to a single receiver, you'll need to download the Logi Bolt App from the Logitech website. Then you can just pair the devices with the receiver of your choice. Does that help? Let me know if you have any other questions. I'll answer what I can. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Greatly appreciate the detailed reply, extremely helpful! Your video influenced me to pull the trigger and order the MX keys mini. Love your quality content

@@Prox55-we7yk Awesome! Thank you! That means a lot. I hope you like the keyboard! I've been impressed. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll answer what I can. Thanks!

Nice!

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting!

I went with the Sony A7C. It’s done pretty well for me, though I have a couple of settings I’ll adjust for future videos. I’m not entirely happy with my current settings but that’s a me issue, not a camera issue. I’ve not used it outside yet personally, but I know many people like it. The Sony A7C II should be coming soon, so if you can wait it should be interesting to see what that looks like.

@spareroomtech A7C is far more expensive option. I would expect you suggest something in comparable price or at least close