Stephen Robles
@stephenrobles.com
📱 Making tech more useful for everyone
📺 200,000+ on YouTube
🎶 Musical theater kid at heart
🎙️Co-Host of Primary Tech
➡️ Subscribe: https://beard.fm/youtube
📺 200,000+ on YouTube
🎶 Musical theater kid at heart
🎙️Co-Host of Primary Tech
➡️ Subscribe: https://beard.fm/youtube
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📺 I wanted to play Nintendo Switch in Vision Pro without lag or using another Apple device in the chain. Thanks to NDI, it works great! See how I did it here: youtu.be/50K_Z7lTGzw?...
📺 I set up a new iPhone Air from scratch and it *shocked* me how some of the settings come by default. Did you know the camera records in 1080p out of the box??
Here are all my tips for setting up a new iPhone from scratch: youtu.be/EulicBmDjo8
Here are all my tips for setting up a new iPhone from scratch: youtu.be/EulicBmDjo8
28 iPhone Settings Apple Still Gets Wrong
YouTube video by Stephen Robles
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
📺 I set up a new iPhone Air from scratch and it *shocked* me how some of the settings come by default. Did you know the camera records in 1080p out of the box??
Here are all my tips for setting up a new iPhone from scratch: youtu.be/EulicBmDjo8
Here are all my tips for setting up a new iPhone from scratch: youtu.be/EulicBmDjo8
I've tried pretty much every good podcast mic, from the RE20 to SM7B to the Ethos, which I've used the last 6 years.
This was the last one on my list to try, we'll see if it can beat my Ethos
This was the last one on my list to try, we'll see if it can beat my Ethos
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
I've tried pretty much every good podcast mic, from the RE20 to SM7B to the Ethos, which I've used the last 6 years.
This was the last one on my list to try, we'll see if it can beat my Ethos
This was the last one on my list to try, we'll see if it can beat my Ethos
Blown away by some all-stars in my Shortcuts community. I go in every day to respond and answer requests, and now I'm finding members helping others before I can get to it!
We're almost 4,000 strong, so whether you want to join for free or support monthly, we'd love to have you: shortcut.bot
We're almost 4,000 strong, so whether you want to join for free or support monthly, we'd love to have you: shortcut.bot
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Blown away by some all-stars in my Shortcuts community. I go in every day to respond and answer requests, and now I'm finding members helping others before I can get to it!
We're almost 4,000 strong, so whether you want to join for free or support monthly, we'd love to have you: shortcut.bot
We're almost 4,000 strong, so whether you want to join for free or support monthly, we'd love to have you: shortcut.bot
The amount of de-aging in these Super Bowl commercials explains why RAM is so expensive
February 9, 2026 at 4:56 AM
The amount of de-aging in these Super Bowl commercials explains why RAM is so expensive
The way I yelled ETHERNET AND THREAD when @ismh86.net asked this question. Also, makes no sense that Thread is only in the expensive one.
February 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The way I yelled ETHERNET AND THREAD when @ismh86.net asked this question. Also, makes no sense that Thread is only in the expensive one.
📺 I wanted to play Nintendo Switch in Vision Pro without lag or using another Apple device in the chain. Thanks to NDI, it works great! See how I did it here: youtu.be/50K_Z7lTGzw?...
February 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
📺 I wanted to play Nintendo Switch in Vision Pro without lag or using another Apple device in the chain. Thanks to NDI, it works great! See how I did it here: youtu.be/50K_Z7lTGzw?...
Really had fun making tomorrow's video! Even if you're not in to Vision Pro, I think you'll enjoy it. Also, transcript search in Final Cut shows multicam results too, so it's been *really* useful:
February 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Really had fun making tomorrow's video! Even if you're not in to Vision Pro, I think you'll enjoy it. Also, transcript search in Final Cut shows multicam results too, so it's been *really* useful:
Spoke to some awesome 5th graders at Richard C. Priest School in Las Vegas about what it takes to be a video and podcast creator!
They're making a podcast about explorers as a class project. My kind of assignment! Thanks for having me Mr. J
They're making a podcast about explorers as a class project. My kind of assignment! Thanks for having me Mr. J
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Spoke to some awesome 5th graders at Richard C. Priest School in Las Vegas about what it takes to be a video and podcast creator!
They're making a podcast about explorers as a class project. My kind of assignment! Thanks for having me Mr. J
They're making a podcast about explorers as a class project. My kind of assignment! Thanks for having me Mr. J
🚨 New Primary Tech Show is out!
Yes, I tried OpenClaw - why it's a bad idea, Apple's record quarter, is Walmart a tech company now, and more:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uEv...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSYLx...
Yes, I tried OpenClaw - why it's a bad idea, Apple's record quarter, is Walmart a tech company now, and more:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uEv...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSYLx...
February 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
🚨 New Primary Tech Show is out!
Yes, I tried OpenClaw - why it's a bad idea, Apple's record quarter, is Walmart a tech company now, and more:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uEv...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSYLx...
Yes, I tried OpenClaw - why it's a bad idea, Apple's record quarter, is Walmart a tech company now, and more:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uEv...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSYLx...
I bought something very silly just to see if it would work with Vision Pro. Video about it this weekend most likely 😏
February 4, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I bought something very silly just to see if it would work with Vision Pro. Video about it this weekend most likely 😏
One of the wild things about having my channel is local people reaching out for help. I've had lunch with 5-6 people this year, showing them how Shortcuts can make running their business, and life, easier. Super fun!
February 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
One of the wild things about having my channel is local people reaching out for help. I've had lunch with 5-6 people this year, showing them how Shortcuts can make running their business, and life, easier. Super fun!
📺 Every day, someone discovers CMD + Shift + [ or ] lets you scroll through Safari tabs super fast. Learn that, and 20+ more keyboard shortcuts for Mac AND iPad! youtu.be/4kl2gDfbbTw
20 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts That Make You Instantly Faster
YouTube video by Stephen Robles
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
📺 Every day, someone discovers CMD + Shift + [ or ] lets you scroll through Safari tabs super fast. Learn that, and 20+ more keyboard shortcuts for Mac AND iPad! youtu.be/4kl2gDfbbTw
Why yes, I do in fact, know ball
February 3, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Why yes, I do in fact, know ball
Think I'll name my OpenClaw bot "Cheddar Bay Biscuit" …anyway RIP this Mac
February 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Think I'll name my OpenClaw bot "Cheddar Bay Biscuit" …anyway RIP this Mac
Sony A7IV recording update:
After lots of helpful comments, it seems that recording in XAVC S 4K30 was part of the overheating issue.
But shout out portraitblake on Threads because this cooling device did the trick. Basically unlimited recording time now!
After lots of helpful comments, it seems that recording in XAVC S 4K30 was part of the overheating issue.
But shout out portraitblake on Threads because this cooling device did the trick. Basically unlimited recording time now!
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Sony A7IV recording update:
After lots of helpful comments, it seems that recording in XAVC S 4K30 was part of the overheating issue.
But shout out portraitblake on Threads because this cooling device did the trick. Basically unlimited recording time now!
After lots of helpful comments, it seems that recording in XAVC S 4K30 was part of the overheating issue.
But shout out portraitblake on Threads because this cooling device did the trick. Basically unlimited recording time now!
📣 Podcast News
Honored to announce I’m joining David Sparks on Mac Power Users as regular co-host! I have big shoes to fill as @ismh86.net steps back to focus on Relay, Cross Forward, and Connected, but look forward to the challenge 💪
Primary Tech, my channel, etc will continue as normal. Excited!
Honored to announce I’m joining David Sparks on Mac Power Users as regular co-host! I have big shoes to fill as @ismh86.net steps back to focus on Relay, Cross Forward, and Connected, but look forward to the challenge 💪
Primary Tech, my channel, etc will continue as normal. Excited!
February 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
📣 Podcast News
Honored to announce I’m joining David Sparks on Mac Power Users as regular co-host! I have big shoes to fill as @ismh86.net steps back to focus on Relay, Cross Forward, and Connected, but look forward to the challenge 💪
Primary Tech, my channel, etc will continue as normal. Excited!
Honored to announce I’m joining David Sparks on Mac Power Users as regular co-host! I have big shoes to fill as @ismh86.net steps back to focus on Relay, Cross Forward, and Connected, but look forward to the challenge 💪
Primary Tech, my channel, etc will continue as normal. Excited!
📺 Today's Shortcuts video thumb provided by the new warp tool in Pixelmator Pro! 15 new ones, watch and share here: youtu.be/qqoh9BkUxqM
January 31, 2026 at 4:21 PM
📺 Today's Shortcuts video thumb provided by the new warp tool in Pixelmator Pro! 15 new ones, watch and share here: youtu.be/qqoh9BkUxqM
AirTag 2 Precision Find My range is significantly improved: youtube.com/shorts/jrx14...
AirTag 2 Has Wild Range! #tech #airtag
YouTube video by Stephen Robles
youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:44 PM
AirTag 2 Precision Find My range is significantly improved: youtube.com/shorts/jrx14...
End of an era. But Wemo devices will continue working in HomeKit! I still use a few plugs.
Belkin’s Wemo smart devices will go offline on Saturday
Belkin’s Wemo smart devices will go offline on Saturday
Belkin pulls the plug on Wemo
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
End of an era. But Wemo devices will continue working in HomeKit! I still use a few plugs.
Reposted by Stephen Robles
New Podcast Episode:
iOS Today: The Latest in Smart Tech
CES 2026 Devices With Stephen Robles!
with @rosemaryorchard.com, @stephenrobles.com
iOS Today: The Latest in Smart Tech
CES 2026 Devices With Stephen Robles!
with @rosemaryorchard.com, @stephenrobles.com
iOS Today: The Latest in Smart Tech | TWiT.TV
Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up
twit.tv
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM
New Podcast Episode:
iOS Today: The Latest in Smart Tech
CES 2026 Devices With Stephen Robles!
with @rosemaryorchard.com, @stephenrobles.com
iOS Today: The Latest in Smart Tech
CES 2026 Devices With Stephen Robles!
with @rosemaryorchard.com, @stephenrobles.com
🎙️ New Primary Tech Show is out!
Creator Studio review, and its rough rollout, is TikTok dying? Gemini keeps winning, and Moltbot!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4WDm...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eH03...
Creator Studio review, and its rough rollout, is TikTok dying? Gemini keeps winning, and Moltbot!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4WDm...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eH03...
January 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM
🎙️ New Primary Tech Show is out!
Creator Studio review, and its rough rollout, is TikTok dying? Gemini keeps winning, and Moltbot!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4WDm...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eH03...
Creator Studio review, and its rough rollout, is TikTok dying? Gemini keeps winning, and Moltbot!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4WDm...
YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eH03...
If you sign up for Creator Studio today, make sure to cancel your individual Final Cut / Logic subscriptions on iPad.
They don't just "go away" once you add Creator Studio, and mine had to be cancelled on my kids' devices since they "started" there
They don't just "go away" once you add Creator Studio, and mine had to be cancelled on my kids' devices since they "started" there
January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
If you sign up for Creator Studio today, make sure to cancel your individual Final Cut / Logic subscriptions on iPad.
They don't just "go away" once you add Creator Studio, and mine had to be cancelled on my kids' devices since they "started" there
They don't just "go away" once you add Creator Studio, and mine had to be cancelled on my kids' devices since they "started" there
So...we deleting the old versions or what?
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
So...we deleting the old versions or what?
📺 Apple Creator Studio launches today and here is my in-depth review on all the new features, some critiques, and if the new subscription is worth it! Watch and share here: youtu.be/-Ov81x97u3g
Creator Studio Review: Is Apple’s New Pro Subscription Worth It?
YouTube video by Stephen Robles
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
📺 Apple Creator Studio launches today and here is my in-depth review on all the new features, some critiques, and if the new subscription is worth it! Watch and share here: youtu.be/-Ov81x97u3g