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617: An Incredibly Dangerous App

2024/12/13
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Casey
一名专注于银行与金融实践的律师助理,擅长公私伙伴关系项目咨询。
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John
一位专注于跨境资本市场、并购和公司治理的资深律师。
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Jonathan Dietz Jr.
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MacRumors
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Ricky Haase
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Casey:描述了他在家务分工中的角色,主要负责配对袜子,并解释了配对袜子并非简单地寻找相同的袜子,而是要考虑袜子的磨损程度和左右脚,以及保持原有的配对关系。他认为配对袜子比想象中更复杂,需要细致的观察和耐心。 John:他只购买同一款袜子两双,避免配对的麻烦。他解释了他如何处理不同类型的袜子,并指出有些袜子可以随意搭配。他认为在洗衣服之前把袜子翻过来可以节省时间,并且他洗衣服时不把袜子翻过来,节省了整理衣服的时间。他认为把衣服翻过来再放入洗衣机可以提高清洁效率。 Casey:反驳了John的观点,认为把脏衣服反过来放进洗衣机会影响清洁效果。两人就洗衣服时是否需要把衣服翻过来展开讨论,最终Casey认为每个人都有自己的习惯,不必强求一致。

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Why is the Mac Pro's SSD soldered to the logic board?

The SSD in the Mac Pro is soldered to the logic board, making it non-removable. This is likely due to design and manufacturing considerations, but it also means that upgrading the SSD involves replacing the entire logic board, which can be very expensive. For example, a logic board with 8TB of storage and 64GB of RAM costs $4,751.12, but Apple offers a $4,312 credit for the replaced part, bringing the final price to $439.12.

Why is the M4 Extreme chip unlikely to be produced?

Apple has allegedly canceled the high-performance M4 Extreme chip, which was meant to consist of four smaller chips stitched together. The reasons include shifting priorities towards developing an AI chip with Broadcom, the high cost and low volume of the M4 Extreme, and possibly technical issues with achieving the desired performance. The previous M1 and M2 Ultra chips faced similar challenges with non-linear scaling and interconnect issues.

Why did John decide to write a deduplication app for macOS?

John wrote a deduplication app for macOS to save disk space by identifying and consolidating identical files across multiple user accounts. After finding only 8.6GB of duplicated files in his photo library, he decided to create a more polished version of the app, which will include a free trial and an in-app purchase for the full feature. He aims to make the app safer and more user-friendly, with features to prevent accidental file deletion.

Why are the new Mac virtual display modes in VisionOS 2.2 significant?

VisionOS 2.2 introduces new Mac virtual display modes, including 5K standard, wide, and ultra-wide displays. These modes offer more screen real estate and better resolution, making remote work more viable. However, the ultra-wide display may be too expansive, requiring significant head movement. Marco and Casey experienced improvements but still noted issues with latency and sharpness. While the new modes are better, they are not a compelling reason to buy a Vision Pro if you had issues with the previous version.

Why is the support burden a concern for John's new deduplication app?

The support burden for John's new deduplication app is a concern because it involves a potentially dangerous operation—deleting and reincarnating files. If users encounter issues, it could lead to significant frustration and negative reviews. To mitigate this, John plans to make the app very cautious and include guardrails to prevent accidental file deletion.

Why did John hesitate to release the new Callsheet feature before the end of the year?

John hesitated to release the new Callsheet feature, which allows users to have multiple lists of pins, because Apple has suggested that developers inform them of upcoming releases to potentially be featured on the App Store. However, John is concerned that delaying the release might not significantly increase the app's visibility and could instead disrupt his self-imposed deadline.

Why is the Aura Frame a good choice for a digital photo frame?

The Aura Frame is a well-designed, high-quality digital photo frame that is easy to set up and use. It automatically connects to Wi-Fi and starts downloading photos, making it a seamless experience. Unlike older digital frames, it handles large libraries of photos gracefully and has a user-friendly app for managing content. The frame also comes with privacy and security features, ensuring that your photos are well-protected.

Why is it important to avoid filling up your SSD on a Mac?

Avoiding filling up your SSD on a Mac is important because it can severely impact performance. The operating system and the flash memory both degrade in performance when the storage is near capacity, leading to slow operations and potential data issues. John emphasized this point and found that his Mac could benefit from deduplication to free up space and improve performance.

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