Tom Anderson
@tomfanderson.bsky.social
📱 Apple/Tech
🎙️ Co-host Basic AF Show podcast
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🎙️ Co-host Basic AF Show podcast
🔗 My newsletter for more of those things 👇
tomfanderson.com
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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For people who love Apple devices. News, tips & tricks, how-to guides, and more.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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We’re recording a new episode today and it’ll be in your podcast app first thing Monday morning!
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
New iPad Pros and iPadOS 26 with Riley Hill (And Jeff's Return!)
Jeff returns to the show 🥳 and Riley Hill joins us again to talk all things iPad. Riley and Tom have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share their experienc…
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November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We’re recording a new episode today and it’ll be in your podcast app first thing Monday morning!
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
Have a charging stand you like? I'm looking to tidy up my desk with something. The Nomad Stand One Max looks good, any others to check out?
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Have a charging stand you like? I'm looking to tidy up my desk with something. The Nomad Stand One Max looks good, any others to check out?
In this episode, Jeff returns and Riley Hill joins us again!
Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
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Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
In this episode, Jeff returns and Riley Hill joins us again!
Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...
Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...
New episode! @billmclean.bsky.social joins me to discuss our abundance of riches with modern note-taking apps like Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear. Plus, I share my first impressions of the iPad Pro M5 and new (to me) Magic Keyboard.
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear (Oh My!) with Bill McLean
Jeff is taking a break from the show to recover from his recent stroke. He's recovering well and is working his butt off in rehab and hopes to return before long. H…
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October 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
New episode! @billmclean.bsky.social joins me to discuss our abundance of riches with modern note-taking apps like Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear. Plus, I share my first impressions of the iPad Pro M5 and new (to me) Magic Keyboard.
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every other Thursday.
Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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Subscribe | Apple Talk by Tom Anderson
For people who love Apple devices. News, tips & tricks, how-to guides, and more.
www.tomfanderson.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every other Thursday.
Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
www.tomfanderson.com/subscribe
@reyespoint.bsky.social and I are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg!
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
BAF Rewind: Tips & Tricks with Gannon Nordberg
Jeff and Tom are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg! Over a dozen tips & tricks f…
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October 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
@reyespoint.bsky.social and I are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg!
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
Thinking about upgrading to the iPhone Air? 🤔 It’s Apple’s thinnest, lightest iPhone, but is it right for you?
Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
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Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thinking about upgrading to the iPhone Air? 🤔 It’s Apple’s thinnest, lightest iPhone, but is it right for you?
Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
New! We take a look at the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone 17, and what’s new with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Get the scoop on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Plus AirPods 3 improvements!
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
Apple Event Recap: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3, Plus AirPods Pro 3
We dig into the details of Apple’s recent “Awe Dropping” event! We take a look at the innovative features of the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone …
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September 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
New! We take a look at the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone 17, and what’s new with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Get the scoop on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Plus AirPods 3 improvements!
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
In this episode, we dive deep into the @forevernotes.bsky.social system with its creator, Matthias Hilse, and explore how it has helped 1000s of Apple Notes users bring clarity, structure, and intentionality to even the messiest note collections.
www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
Chaos to Clarity in Apple Notes: Forever * Notes with Matthias Hilse
If you’re an Apple Notes user who’s feeling buried in folders, tags, or forgotten ideas — and you’ve struggled to bring order to your notes — this episode is for yo…
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September 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In this episode, we dive deep into the @forevernotes.bsky.social system with its creator, Matthias Hilse, and explore how it has helped 1000s of Apple Notes users bring clarity, structure, and intentionality to even the messiest note collections.
www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
Excited for the new episode of Basic AF that will hit Monday AM with a special guest!
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
Beta Tested: Apple’s Big Software Updates
If you’re wondering whether it’s finally safe (or fun) to jump into the Apple public betas, this episode is for you. From iPadOS 26’s dramatic windowing overhaul to…
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August 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Excited for the new episode of Basic AF that will hit Monday AM with a special guest!
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
www.tomfanderson.com/subscribe
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Apple Talk by Tom Anderson
For people who love Apple devices. News, tips & tricks, how-to guides, and more.
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August 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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🚨NEW EPISODE: It’s a family affair! We are joined by Jeff’s brother Jacob (Celsius 7 from Psychokinetics) to talk about music, the hip hop scene in the Bay Area in the ‘90s, splicing loops on cassettes back in the day vs GarageBand today, and more.
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www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, Brother, MC, Friend: Jacob Battersby
What happens when hip-hop meets theater, satire, and sibling bond? In this episode, we meet Jacob Battersby — artist, MC, and the man behind Celsius 7 — as he joins…
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August 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE: It’s a family affair! We are joined by Jeff’s brother Jacob (Celsius 7 from Psychokinetics) to talk about music, the hip hop scene in the Bay Area in the ‘90s, splicing loops on cassettes back in the day vs GarageBand today, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
🤖 ChatGPT diagnosed my knee.
📱 Then we installed the iPadOS 26 beta.
💥 Were either of those decisions smart?
We talk AI in the doctor’s office, a first look at iPadOS 26 (it’s more Mac-like than ever), and explain how to beta test without wrecking your stuff.
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
📱 Then we installed the iPadOS 26 beta.
💥 Were either of those decisions smart?
We talk AI in the doctor’s office, a first look at iPadOS 26 (it’s more Mac-like than ever), and explain how to beta test without wrecking your stuff.
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
July 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🤖 ChatGPT diagnosed my knee.
📱 Then we installed the iPadOS 26 beta.
💥 Were either of those decisions smart?
We talk AI in the doctor’s office, a first look at iPadOS 26 (it’s more Mac-like than ever), and explain how to beta test without wrecking your stuff.
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
📱 Then we installed the iPadOS 26 beta.
💥 Were either of those decisions smart?
We talk AI in the doctor’s office, a first look at iPadOS 26 (it’s more Mac-like than ever), and explain how to beta test without wrecking your stuff.
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
👀 New episode! We're in between WWDC and Apple's public betas for the 26 versions and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check. @reyespoint.bsky.social and I throw down on what we're reading, watching, listening to and playing around with. Join us!
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www.basicafshow.com/our-summer-v...
Our Summer Vibes Check
We’re in between WWDC and the Public Betas, and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check! Tom and Jeff break down what they’re reading, watching, listening to,…
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July 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
👀 New episode! We're in between WWDC and Apple's public betas for the 26 versions and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check. @reyespoint.bsky.social and I throw down on what we're reading, watching, listening to and playing around with. Join us!
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www.basicafshow.com/our-summer-v...
We're recording a new episode tomorrow and it'll be out first thing Monday morning. BUT...do checkout our last episode if you haven't yet. Links are below!
🎧️ NEW EPISODE! @reyespoint.bsky.social has a 90-day update on his Forever*Notes experience, and I unpack how Athlytic App is helping me recognize and reduce stress!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
July 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We're recording a new episode tomorrow and it'll be out first thing Monday morning. BUT...do checkout our last episode if you haven't yet. Links are below!
Reposted by Tom Anderson
Nice to see this guide from @tomfanderson.bsky.social helping students and parents pick the right Mac for college, made in @craft.do.
I’ll take this over a long slide deck any day, but sure, I’m biased 😅
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
I’ll take this over a long slide deck any day, but sure, I’m biased 😅
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
🎓 Choosing the Perfect Mac for College 2025
tomfanderson.craft.me
June 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Nice to see this guide from @tomfanderson.bsky.social helping students and parents pick the right Mac for college, made in @craft.do.
I’ll take this over a long slide deck any day, but sure, I’m biased 😅
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
I’ll take this over a long slide deck any day, but sure, I’m biased 😅
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
🎧️ NEW EPISODE! @reyespoint.bsky.social has a 90-day update on his Forever*Notes experience, and I unpack how Athlytic App is helping me recognize and reduce stress!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
June 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🎧️ NEW EPISODE! @reyespoint.bsky.social has a 90-day update on his Forever*Notes experience, and I unpack how Athlytic App is helping me recognize and reduce stress!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
Planning to buy a Mac for college this fall? I’ve updated my recommendations and buying guide for this year. I still like the MacBook Air M4 for most students, but there are exceptions to everything. I break it all down for you right here.
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
🎓 Choosing the Perfect Mac for College 2025
tomfanderson.craft.me
June 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Planning to buy a Mac for college this fall? I’ve updated my recommendations and buying guide for this year. I still like the MacBook Air M4 for most students, but there are exceptions to everything. I break it all down for you right here.
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
tomfanderson.craft.me/best-mac-for...
Reposted by Tom Anderson
You were patient and waited and now you’ll be blessed! @thejournalingguide.bsky.social showed up to talk with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me on Basic AF about WWDC and what a great time we had! Check us out! www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-re...
WWDC 2025 Recap with Joe Moyer
Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby are joined by returning guest Joe Moyer for a comprehensive breakdown of Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote: Exploration of the new "Liquid G…
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June 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
You were patient and waited and now you’ll be blessed! @thejournalingguide.bsky.social showed up to talk with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me on Basic AF about WWDC and what a great time we had! Check us out! www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-re...
🎧 NEW EPISODE: Just dropped our WWDC 2025 recap with @thejournalingguide.bsky.social!
🔥 Liquid Glass design, iPadOS gets a huge upgrade, and the Journal app finally comes to Mac and iPad! And much more!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
🔥 Liquid Glass design, iPadOS gets a huge upgrade, and the Journal app finally comes to Mac and iPad! And much more!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
June 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🎧 NEW EPISODE: Just dropped our WWDC 2025 recap with @thejournalingguide.bsky.social!
🔥 Liquid Glass design, iPadOS gets a huge upgrade, and the Journal app finally comes to Mac and iPad! And much more!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
🔥 Liquid Glass design, iPadOS gets a huge upgrade, and the Journal app finally comes to Mac and iPad! And much more!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
🚨 A Basic AF Show programming note: We are delaying the release of our next episode, scheduled for Monday morning. We’ll check out the WWDC keynote and then record Monday evening, and plan to have the show ready for you Tuesday morning!
Thanks,
The Management
Thanks,
The Management
June 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨 A Basic AF Show programming note: We are delaying the release of our next episode, scheduled for Monday morning. We’ll check out the WWDC keynote and then record Monday evening, and plan to have the show ready for you Tuesday morning!
Thanks,
The Management
Thanks,
The Management
What might be heading our way from Apple next week at WWDC? @slatepad.bsky.social joined me and
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
WWDC 2025 Preview with Riley Hill
Riley Hill returns to the show to join Jeff and Tom for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less…
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June 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
What might be heading our way from Apple next week at WWDC? @slatepad.bsky.social joined me and
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
New episode! Riley Hill returns to the show to join us for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less hype than normal for this year's event?
Plus, Jony Ive & Open AI and Google IO highlights.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
Plus, Jony Ive & Open AI and Google IO highlights.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
WWDC 2025 Preview with Riley Hill
Riley Hill returns to the show to join Jeff and Tom for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less…
www.basicafshow.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
New episode! Riley Hill returns to the show to join us for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less hype than normal for this year's event?
Plus, Jony Ive & Open AI and Google IO highlights.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
Plus, Jony Ive & Open AI and Google IO highlights.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
ICYMI I shared some thoughts on @snipd.bsky.social for podcast listening, including using it's auto-snipping feature as a sort of personal podcast screening assistant. Links are below!
Don’t have enough time to listen to all the podcasts you want to check out? Me either. But I found a way to shift my "listening" time to while I'm sleeping using the Snipd podcast app. @reyespoint.bsky.social and I dig in on that and more in the new episode of Basic AF! Links 👇
www.basicafshow.com
www.basicafshow.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
ICYMI I shared some thoughts on @snipd.bsky.social for podcast listening, including using it's auto-snipping feature as a sort of personal podcast screening assistant. Links are below!