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Patrick McCarron
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Staff iOS Engineer at M1 Finance. Volunteer Director of Bit Bash Chicago. Game nerd, Cubs fan, Aphant with ADHD. He/Him. Sometimes Mortal Kombat nerd at @ TRMK.org. Also now an EV driver of a Hyundai Ioniq 5.
I think I found the permits Apple got for filming at the Chicago Michigan Ave Store. Looks like it was Aug 10-13th overnights.
September 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Grabbed this still of a perfect pause.
December 13, 2024 at 3:25 AM
We found the new unreleased Mac Pro in the new under construction office. Curious how fast it can build our app.
December 12, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Oh wait, it’s Conan the Barbarian not the late night talkshow host / alter ego of super hero Flaming C!?
December 12, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Incredible iPad and iPhone stands inspired by the iMac G4. If you have a 3D printer you can make your own. https://makerworld.com/en/@EBengineering

Source: Creator on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/s/KjBJFbkfAG

With this and the Touch ID "button" mod I may finally have to get a 3D printer.
December 4, 2024 at 2:09 PM
I thought “ @gruber.foo discusses a good duck butt” was some new Apple Intelligence summary gaffe but no, it’s the episode title.

Looking forward to hearing about that. 🦆🍑
December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM
My eclipse totality shot with on my iPhone with my new Hestia from Vincennes, Indiana. 🚫🌞
April 8, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Glad to see Rivian adding a lock screen battery/range widget. I built this for my Ioniq 5 with a Shortcut and AllMyBatteries. I would have loved this for a gas car too as I push it too far and make me late at times.

9to5mac.com/2024/04/03/r...

My shortcut details: www.reddit.com/r/Ioniq5/com...
April 4, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Also got a Apple Vision Pro desk stand. So well designed with a battery seat and even cable management. Matches the AirPods Max stand from the same Etsy seller Cayden3D.

It sits right next to my desk so I can easily sit at my desk with it on.

www.etsy.com/listing/1656...
March 1, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Got the new Waterfield Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro. Definitely my favorite of the cases I’ve used and the most compact too.

Fits my AVP without removal of the Dual Loop Band. Lots of pockets for things like an AirTag, my ZEISS prescription lenses, and an 8bitdo Controller.
March 1, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Vision Pro Developer Strap installed. Tried USB-C Ethernet, USB HDD, and USB Keyboards with no go. All these work on iPhone 15 out of the box.

So very possible no drivers or blocking this functionality for now.
February 6, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Apple Vision Pro in store pickup is an interesting and different experience from all other Apple products I’ve gotten before. Glad I did in person as I had to try three different light seals to get the right fit.

More feedback on my experiences to come.
February 2, 2024 at 3:58 PM
We meet again old friend…
January 19, 2024 at 12:34 PM
If you happen to get a chance to catch Brett Goldstein’s comedy tour, do it as you’ll definitely enjoy a capricious understated night of tomfoolery.

Hope it gets released on video at some point to laugh all over again! No notes.
January 19, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Missed opportunity that this new Jurassic Park 1 sequel game Survival at the #TheGameAwards is not about Nedry surviving and escaping.
December 8, 2023 at 2:14 AM
A Genius Bar appointment and $30 later I have a replacement AirPod. Glad I bought that AppleCare+ plan now!
November 28, 2023 at 9:52 PM
Dropped my AirPods case getting my keys out for my parking garage. Didn’t realize until in my car that my left pod popped out.

In the three minute span a car drove into the garage right over the wayward AirPod. It kinda still works, barely. AppleCare+ to the rescue.
November 28, 2023 at 7:49 PM