The best Mac utilities, more Zoom woes, and bemusing Quibi video, on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week's AppleInsider Podcast hosts discuss some of their most-used Mac utilities, including Hazel, Keyboard Maestro, Text Expander, and many different clipboard managers.

Regarding Zoom, an update on the latest in the saga includes the US Senate and Google banning its use by government official and employees. New York City's Department of Education has also told its teachers not to use Zoom to communicate with students.

Also this week, Quibi, the new, short-form, mobile-only video streaming service, launched with no way to watch its content directly on the Apple TV or the web. While the unique platform has some interesting UI features, such as re-framing video when a device rotates from landscape to portrait, the service lacks stand-out content to keep us engaged.

William and Stephen also recommend a number of books to read during this stay-at-home period, covering Apple and Steve Jobs, along with other creative and business titles such as Creativity, Inc. , and Range.

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Mac Utilities

• Hazel
• Text Expander
• Keyboard Maestro
• Copied
• Alfred
• Copy Clip for Mac

Zoom Security Updates

• Zoom updates macOS installer to remove malware-like exploits
• U.S. Senate, Google ban Zoom days after its launch of security council'

Quibi Video Service

• Quibi launches short-form video streaming service for iPhones
• Hands on: Quibi is an entertaining and frustrating time suck for Apple users

Book Recommendations

• The best books about Apple to read while stuck at home
• Becoming Steve Jobs
• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Lightning Round Links

• Apple's sleep and health tracking ambitions extend to blankets and mattresses
• Image of iPhone 12' shows smaller notch, widgets on Home screen

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