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Changing leadership at any time isn’t always easy but it must be doubly so in the midst of a worldwide pandemic.

Many felt that Zoom was just “catching up” because of the onslaught of new users and new scrutiny. The fact is, Zoom didn’t care about user privacy as much as it did growth. But the analysis of its shortcomings by security experts made them act (somewhat) faster to lock down the app to where it can be relatively safe and secure for most users.

Personal preference (and old eyes) make me like the website version more than the iOS one.

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It’s one of the most recognizable structures in the world and an enduring symbol of the United Kingdom. The video also shows you the actual “Big Ben.” Hint: it’s not the clock tower (officially called the Elizabeth Tower).

Dave returns this week and both of us share some personal news from the last couple of weeks. We also talk about the new iPhone SE and how quarantine is affecting internet speed at home.

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A voice of sanity in an insane world.

This is sweet and funny but also, just a little bit creepy. Come on kid – open your mouth when you laugh!

What do you do with yourself when you travel for a living?

As a photographer, I see these as remarkable photos only possible at this time in history.

These kinds of panels are often just for show but for Apple CEO Cook, they are also fraught with implications, political and otherwise.

These promos are always so well done, they make me want one even though I don’t need one.

Along with the new iPhones, Apple has finally started orders for this keyboard. It will be interesting to see what reviewers think of it.

Apple on Wednesday announced the 2nd generation of its iPhone SE, a smaller, more affordable iPhone for Apple customers. Pre-orders for the $399 iPhone SE will begin on Friday, April 17 with orders shipping on April 24.

While I’m not a huge Rolling Stones fan, that logo turned out to be brilliant and unmistakably theirs.

If your IT department or your employer is forcing you to use Zoom, shame on them. But here are some tips to make it as secure as possible.

I watched this as a kid and was equally terrified for their safety and fascinated by what was going on.

This show is another Phoebe Waller-Bridge creation and it’s brilliant.

Yo-Yo Ma just posted this beautiful rendition on Twitter.

If you’re a fan of the brilliant TV series, then you’ll really enjoy this emotional roller coaster that honestly had more punch than the series for me.

We’re back after a three week hiatus and we’re joined once again by Rene Ritchie. Rene has some big news to talk about this week, and we delve into the streaming services I’ve been trying out while in quarantine.

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I’ve honestly never gotten the appeal of Weird Al. While I admire his longevity and ingenuity, his music has never done anything for me.

Even though it’s opt-in, I predict that when this comes online in May, it will be a controversial move.

I love the shot of Oprah with her MacBook propped up on a bunch of books like a normal person.

If you have young children and are having trouble keeping them occupied, this might help.

My wife is Australian so coral is near and dear to her heart. It’s a simplistic looking game but the data it delivers is important.

Every expert says we need more testing. This will help.

If you haven’t watched any Apple TV+ content, this is a good sampler of what’s on offer. Shame they didn’t include “The Morning Show” though.

I love Hodinkee’s obsessiveness with watches. The article also includes an interesting discussion of the different Twilights – not the YA novels but of sunrise and sunsets.

To be clear, this is a patent application only. This is not a product Apple has announced or even will announce. All the stories written about it are speculation based on the patent application. But what if?