At this meeting, held on 3rd April, Robert talked about monitor options for Macs, we discussed the 50th Anniversary of Apple and other topics raised by members.
Mac Monitors
Robert talked about choosing a monitor for use with a Mac and noted that while almost all Monitors will work there are now multiple models available specifically designed for Macs. These include:
- Apple’s Studio Displays.
- Multiple 4K models from Benq.
- The 5K Benq MA270S.
- The 5K Asus ProArt.
Robert then covered 4K and 5K displays and how to use the resolution options in the Display settings to change the size of user interface elements.
Apple 50th Anniversary
We talked about Apple’s events and concerts held around the world to celebrate the 50th anniversary and Tim Cook’s letter celebrating the anniversary.
Mac Rumors have a decade by decade roundup of Apple’s history.
Apple published a commemorative short video showing key products over the years. Ben pointed out that this uses the music from the classic “Here’s to the crazy ones” advert reversed. This is demonstrated by appledsign on Instagram. DaveK mentioned Apple’s classic 1984 Super Bowl advert.
Ben also recommended the Wall Street Journal’s video Inside the Apple Archive with Time Cook.
Member Topics
- Liz asked about the new requirement to confirm you are an adult for certain Apple account features.
- Ferrers mentioned Tailscale.
- Ferrers mentioned Blip as a cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.
- DavidB talked about his experience of merging Apple IDs and suggested seeking assistance from Apple support with the process if you are uneasy about it.
- DavidB reminded us of the problem he had with his 2015 iMac suddenly dying and how he revived it (it’s still going strong). He made a YouTube video covering this.
- Elliott mentioned the AI features recently added to Firefox, and Robert pointed out that there is an option to disable them.
- Robert mentioned the film Blackberry.
- DaveK mentioned the Semantic Web a term coined by Sir Tim Berners Lee.
- DaveK also mentioned the film The Fallen Idol.
- Robert mentioned Apple’s new short video ads featuring the Finder icon character being called “Little Finder Guy”. Basicappleguy has a summary of how this appeared. Ferrers pointed out that Stephen Hackett has created a 3D printable version.
- DaveK pointed out the similarity in style of the Little Finder Guy ads to Marcel The Shell With Shoes On.