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Federico Viticci and John Voorhees

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  • #311
    Friday · 16 min

    Will Shortcuts Survive the Agents Era?

    This week on MacStories Unwind, John and Federico have new Apple Watches, John wonders where Shortcuts is heading, Federico has a prediction, and they both share an update on the TV and games they're enjoying. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Agents Replacing Automation Codex (OpenAI) Hermes Agent (Nous Research) Hermes Agent (GitHub) Grok Bot (SpaceXAI) Meta debuts Muse, its long-planned personal AI agent (Axios) Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it? (TechCrunch) Siri AI and Shortcuts Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant (Apple Newsroom) iOS 27 Makes the Shortcuts App Much Less Intimidating (MacRumors) Codex Skills and Icon Workflow iTunes Search API Apple Design Resources Apple Watch The latest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups arrive in stores worldwide (Apple Newsroom) Games and TV Ted Lasso (Apple TV) Picks Federico’s Pick: Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo Switch 2) John’s Pick: Slow Horses season six (Apple TV Press) Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhere John is @johnvoorhees`everywhere Affiliate Linking Policy

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  • #310
    September 11 · 9 min

    Surviving Review Crunch Week

    This week on MacStories Unwind, a very tired Federico and John debate the merits of review crunch week and preview what's coming for readers next week. Plus, John recommends The Invite, a newly rentable movie starring Seth Rogan, Olivia Wilde, Ed Norton, and Penelope Cruz. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Review Crunch Time A preview of Federico and John's annual OS reviews Picks John’s Pick: The Invite Unwind Deal The Good Place: The Complete Series is just $19.99 in the TV app. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhere John is @johnvoorhees`everywhere Affiliate Linking Policy

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    September 4 · 12 min

    A Man with a Gun

    This week on MacStories Unwind, John is paid an unexpected visit, Federico tries a new show on Netflix, and John shares an album of the year contender. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes: A Man with a Gun John is paid an unexpected visit about a school bus. Picks Federico’s Pick: Dead to Me on Netflix John’s Pick: Lost Weekend by Phoebe Bridgers Unwind Deal Melrose Place, the Complete series for $14.99 Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Social Media Federico is @viticci everywhere John is @johnvoorhees`everywhere Affiliate Linking Policy

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    August 28 · 14 min

    White Gravy, Cape Fear, and Chrome Chaos

    This week on MacStories Unwind, John returns from the beach with tales of cargo ships, beaches, and gravy, while Federico encourages a return to Wilmington for a One Tree Hill event and badly messes up Google Chrome. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Beaches and Gravy Southport, NC Oak Island Beaches White Sausage Gravy Wilmington, NC One Tree Hill Event The Things John Puts Up With Federico and Google Chrome's experimental GPU flag Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    August 14 · 18 min

    Coding Agents Revive Classic Games

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico returns from the beach, he and John discuss the explosion of classic videogames being ported to the iPhone, iPad, and Android, and they share a couple of Apple TV picks. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes AI Assisted Ports and Homebrew Drama PC ports of old console games are the new AI vibe coding battleground (PC Gamer) AI-Coded Slop, No Thanks: Animal Crossing's Native PC Port Was Made Using Claude Code (Time Extension) A Hollow Victory: 100% AI-Generated Smash Bros. PC Port Comes Under Fire (Time Extension) Pokémon Gen 1 Recomp Gen1Recomp This amazing Pokémon Red and Blue voxel mod adds a 3D perspective without an emulator (XDA) Native iPhone and iPad Ports Kahris on GitHub HarkinianPad SunPad SpaghettiPad Developer uses AI to bring a native version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to iOS (Tom's Hardware) Handheld Setup and Dual Screen Mods AYN Thor Cocoon Minish Cap Dual Screen Mod Dual Screen Games for Android Handhelds Mcon Coding Agents and Models OpenAI Codex Claude Code DeepSeek V4 Flash Picks Federico's Pick: Ted Lasso John's Pick: Silo Unwind Deal The Matrix: Déjà Vu 4 Film Collection for $19.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    July 31 · 18 min

    Flooding the Wi-Fi Zone

    This week on Unwind, John realizes that too much Wi-Fi is never enough, Federico wonders what he's going to do with a Linux PC, and John recommends Apple TV's Lucky. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Networking Projects John's existing setup TP-Link Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 BE22000 Whole Home Mesh System Added 2 TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 Tri-Band WiFi 7 BE10000 routers Federico's Beelink SER9 Pro mini PC More of our networking and other gear is on MacStories Setups Picks John's Pick: Lucky on Apple TV Unwind Deal Meet the Parents Triple Feature starring Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro is on sale for $17.99 in the TV app. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    July 24 · 23 min

    A Long Journey Home

    This week on MacStories Unwind, app launchers, universal truths about ISPs, and an epic movie. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment TinyStart Rocket Raycast Alfred LaunchBar Picks John's Pick: The Odyssey Unwind Deal Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection - All 9 movies for $69.99 Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    July 18 · 23 min

    Text Editor Experiments

    This week on a special Saturday edition of MacStories Unwind, Federico and John talk live music, blockbuster movies, and their ongoing experiments with Markdown text editors. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Live Music Bruno Mars tour dates My Chemical Romance tour dates Phoebe Bridgers tour dates A Summer Blockbuster The Odyssey Text Editor Experiments Bear Lettera Ulysses MWeb Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    July 10 · 13 min

    Out in the Boonies

    This week on MacStories Unwind, John heads to the mountains, while Federico cooks on a beach, the origin of "the boonies," and narrow mountain roads, plus a TV and movie pick. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Out in the Boonies Boone, NC The Boonies (or Boondocks) Gaeta, Italy Picks Federico's Pick The Bear on Hulu John's Pick Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    July 3 · 22 min

    Burning Tokens Before the Clock Runs Out

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John are burning up Claude Fable 5 tokens as fast as they can, while Federico finds the time to try a brand new Switch 2 game. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Fable 5 Anthropic's Fable 5 is only available on Claude subscription plans for one week, so Federico and John are making the most of the time by tuning up ongoing projects. Statement on the US government directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Trump Administration Allows Anthropic to Release Mythos to Select US Organizations Redeploying Claude Fable 5 Picks Federico's Pick: Rhythm Heaven Groove for Switch. Unwind Deal Sherlock from the BBC is just $24.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    June 26 · 17 min

    Prime Day Deal Hunters

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share their Amazon Prime Day finds before Federico recommends a pair of videogames for the weekend. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Amazon Prime Finds John Anker Portable Power Station SOLIX C300 - to power my fiber router and Wi-Fi in power outages XTEINK X3 eBook Reader (Developer Edition) Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Controller Federico Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 Aqara M3 Smart Home Hub UGREEN USB-C to USB-C 240W Fast Charging Cable with Digital Display Picks Federico's Picks: 007 First Light (Steam, PS5, Xbox) Starfox Remake Unwind Deal A Decade of Action: The 2010s 10-Film is $14.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    June 19 · 15 min

    Please Help, We Need Sitcoms

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico learns about Philadelphia and college mascots before making a sitcom plea. Meanwhile, John's been listening to Olivia Rodrigo's new album and buying concert tickets. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Philadelphia The Best Cheese Steaks in Philly Picks Federico's Pick: Federico needs your help with sitcom and romcom picks. John's Pick: you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo Phoebe Bridgers Tour Dates in the U.S. and Europe Apple: The First 50 Years (Audiobook version) Widow's Bay on Apple TV Unwind Deal Coming of Age 4-Movie Comedy Bundle for $14.99 in the TV app Garden State Juno Napoleon Dynamite (500) Days of Summer Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    June 5 · 19 min

    Apple Park Anticipation

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John talk about what makes WWDC special, share some memorable moments from past years, and think about how to spend their in-flight downtime. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Returning to WWDC A look at how the conference has changed, how we spend our days there, and how we plan to spend our long trips to California. Mentioned Widow's Bay Your Friends and Neighbors Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth 007 First Light Gaming RG Rotate Legion Go 2 Switch 2 Unwind Deal Ferris Bueller's Day Off: The classic 80s comedy about a trio of friends ditching high school is just $4.99 in the TV app. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    May 29 · 17 min

    WWDC Packing Lists and Weekend Watches

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John share their WWDC gear guides, John recommends a quirky indie movie, and Federico continues to tear his way through a trio of great TV comedies Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes WWDC 2026 Travel Gear AirPods Pro AirPods Max Beats Studio Pro iPad Pro MacBook Pro AYN Thor Nintendo Switch 2 Federico's Games The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Picks John: Dust Bunny Federico: Running Point Hacks Your Friends and Neighbors For All Mankind Unwind Deal 🤫👂🎬 A Quiet Place Part II is just $7.99 in the TV app. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    May 22 · 21 min

    Files, Folders, and the WWDC Sprint

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John take listeners on a behind-the-scenes tour of how they plan to tackle WWDC and the summertime research and writing season as they look forward to their fall OS reviews. Also available on YouTube here. Sponsored by: Zero Duplicates — Find and remove duplicate files on your Mac, iPhone and iPad in seconds. Unwind listeners can use the code MACSTORIES2026 in the app to get a free first month of Zero Duplicates Premium. Links and Show Notes A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Research and Writing Setups for WWDC and Beyond Research and Writing Tools Obsidian Obsidian Web Clipper Obsidian Sync Notion Cogito AI Coding Agents Claude Code Claude Cowork OpenAI Codex AI and Research Technology OpenAI Embeddings API Google Gemini Apple Intelligence Unwind Deal 🤝😄🏡 Friendship is just $7.99 in the TV app. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star in this hilariously awkward comedy about the desperate pursuit of adult friendship. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    May 15 · 16 min

    Is It the Shoes?

    This week on MacStories Unwind, an Italian movie dubbing controversy, the role of tech in the first-ever sub-two hour marathon, John's high-tech running shoes, and a jangle-pop EP for your listening pleasure. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Italian Dubbing of The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy Cheerwine Festival Is It the Shoes? Nike Commercial Avelo running shoes Picks John's Pick: Every Good Story by Triples Unwind Deal Parks and Recreation is down to $29.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    May 8 · 18 min

    Screaming Peacocks and Roving Coyotes

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico wins the wild kingdom award, John is defending against vultures and has a creepy new show to recommend, and Federico closes with a TV check-in. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes It's Springtime and the Animals Are Back North Carolina wildlife update The woodchuck (groundhog) is a relatively recent addition to North Carolina and is considered a squirrel. Dealing with black vultures John took the right approach Apparently there are two approaches to dealing with coyotes in North Carolina Scare them away Bare-handed combat Peacocks invade Punta Marina in Revenna video Facciamo chiarezza sulla 'famosa' invasione dei pavoni a Punta Marina (ma è davvero un'invasione?) Picks John's Pick: - Widows Bay Federico's Pick: Margo's Got Money Troubles Hacks For All Mankind Star City Unwind Deal Send Help is $9.99 in the TV app. When two business colleagues (Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien) become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to stay alive. But they're not in the office anymore, and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    May 1 · 20 min

    Bridges, Beaches, and Blockbusters

    This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John get ready for the summer with a conversation about vacation bridging, bringing your dog to the beach, and cooling off in the mountains. Then John shares a blockbuster movie recommendation and a movie bundle deal. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Holiday bridging Liberation Day — Festa della Liberazione (Italy) International Workers' Day — May 1 Dog Friendly Beaches in Italy Wilmington and Beaches One Tree Hill John's Pick: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Unwind Deal Godzilla x Kong: 5 Film Bundle for $19.99 in the TV app Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    April 24 · 20 min

    Smoked Meats and Weekend Watches

    This week on MacStories Unwind, John schools Federico on the differences between Eastern and Western North Carolina BBQ before they both share several TV show and album picks for the weekend. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes BBQ School Eastern versus Western, NC BBQ Lexington BBQ in Lexington, NC Picks John's Pick: Margo's Got Money Troubles Nick Offerman at the show's premiere Joy Next Door by The Maine Federico's Pick: The Pitt, Season 1 Hacks, Season 5 Lose Your Self by Enter Shikari Unwind Deal A movie ahead of its time, Idiocracy is on sale in the TV app for $9.99 Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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    April 17 · 17 min

    Hue and Heist

    This week on MacStories Unwind, pets, pints, Hue smart plugs, and a heist TV show. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Old English Sheepdog West Highland White Terrier Primal Brewing Picks John's Pick: Hue Smart Plugs Federico's Pick: Your Friends and Neighbors, Season 2 on Apple TV Unwind Deal No Country for Old Men is just $4.99 in the TV app right now. Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy

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