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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Peter Cohen</strong> is a freelance tech journalist who has written for Macworld, iMore, Tom’s Guide and many other sites. You can find his dead Twitter account at <a href="http://twitter.com/flargh"><strong>@flargh</strong></a> and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://peter-cohen.com">peter-cohen.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Brittany Smith</strong> is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, <strong><a href="http://conquer.consulting/">Devise and Conquer</a></strong> that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as<strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/addliverator">@addliberator</a></strong>. Check out her latest project, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDJBaH1Zjm292urWMM56hBOW_2fe0race"><strong>YouTube channel of tech tips</strong></a>.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p>Peter Cohen’s picks:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3h1ynDO">Lodge cast iron skillet and red silicone handle grip</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/34qHpW5">Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions</a></strong></p>
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<p>Brittany Smith’s picks:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977">Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts by Alexander Hay</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/widgetpack/id1526805384">WidgetPack by Bouke van der Bijl</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/data-jar/id1453273600">Data Jar by Simon B. Støvring</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297">Stop Motion Studio by CATEATER, LLC</a></strong></p>
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<p>Chuck Joiner’s picks:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-reader/id496177674">Voice Dream Reader</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3awgrzQ"><strong>Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance 3-Pack</strong></a></p>
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