525: The Glory Speakers
Pre-show:
Declan made an interesting observation
Marco files a bug report… AND ACTUALLY GETS A RESPONSE
unlike FB12026558: “Media services reset repeatedly upon initiating audio playback in iOS 16.4 betas”
John has…returned.
Follow-up:
Avoiding Shoulder Surfing
Screen Time passcodes, turns out™, do not protect against takeovers
Protecting iCloud Photos (via Erik Smets)
Could you previously protect Settings?
You can actually set a many-digit numeric-only passcode
Scam Authenticator App Steals QR Codes 😱
Mysk’s comment
Some absolute maniacs YOLO enthusiasts use no passcodes 😱 × ∞ (via Bob Von Scio)
However, the kids are alright
Mikael’s good point on ISP bandwidth
Apple TV remote with touch disabled has an Achilles heel
Yellow Things
👎🏻 Best and worst car colors for resale
👍🏻 iPhones 14 in Yellow
Dakar Yellow II E36
1991 Toyota MR2
Apple Spring Event… Maybe?
“Compute Card”
Upgrade #448: I’m Choosing Optimism
More on John’s COVID project
(Affiliate links abound!)
John’s old 5.1 system: Energy 5.1 Take Classic
Pioneer VSX-LX305
SVS Prime Center & map
Micca MB42X-C & map
ELAC UC52 & map
Polk R100
Polk XT15
Sonos Sub (Gen 3)
KEF KC62
SVS SB-1000
Sealed vs. Ported subs
Kanto
Audioholics
Audio Science Review speaker forum & reviews index
The problem with most center channel speakers
KEF Q150
KEF Q350
Post-show: Some more home theatre talk
RIAA curve
John reviews his old receiver
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