Description

In this episode, Timmy's travels, tech tantrums, and text-taming tortoises

BackBites

The Cosmic Orange One

• Cosmic Orange Bathroom Accessories?

In The News

Scratch-gate 2025 Edition

• iPhone 17 'scratch gate' is real - and it's worse than I thought
• iPhone 17 scratches: Scratchgate is real, I've seen it myself!

Wi-Fi and CarPlay Connectivity Bugs

• Some iPhone 17 users report Wi-Fi and CarPlay connectivity bugs
• Multiple iPhone 17 models suffering from Wi-Fi bug -- what you need to know
• How can I fix Wi-Fi and CarPlay issues - Apple Community
• iOS 26.1 beta appears to fix iPhone Air, 17, and 17 Pro Wi-Fi issues

Timmy and Pikachu ... Sitting in a Tree

• Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Pikachu During Japan Visit
• Ginza Wallpaper

ChatBites

MS Office Incompatibility

• The full list of all macOS versions until 2025

Dropbox Killing Support for Older macOS Versions

• My computer is no longer supported. What should I do? - Dropbox Help

How Soon is Too Soon to Kill Support?

• BBC iPlayer not working on iPad 1 - Apple Community
• BBC Blogs - Technology + Creativity at the BBC - BBC iPlayer mobile apps: Reviewing operating system support

Apple Watch Password Farce

• Watch - Apple ID Password Required

Focus

The Origin of the Drafts App

• Drafts | Where Text Starts

Mike's Use of Drafts

• In Memoriam Plugin

Elaine's Use of Drafts

• Drafts on the App Store
• Drafts on the Mac App Store
• Drafts Pro | Drafts User Guide

Bartender v Ice

• Bartender new ownership: be aware : r/MacOS
• A New Chapter for Bartender
• Bartender 5 - A New Chapter for Bartender
• Bartender - Take control of your Menu bar
• Ice
• Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free
• Free Bartender alternative Hidden Bar does everything needed

One More Thing

The Great MacBites After Hours Survey

• MacBites After Hours Season Pass

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