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Midlife Crisis or An Innocent Love of Retro Tech?

I’m kinda sorta fixated on VHS, typewriters & camcorders — should I be worried?

May 7, 2024

Midlife Crisis or An Innocent Love of Retro Tech?

May 7, 2024

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Why Apple KILLED Aperture (But Spared Final Cut Pro)

2015 was a tough year for photographers who wanted to avoid Adobe…

Mar 14, 2024

Why Apple KILLED Aperture (But Spared Final Cut Pro)

Mar 14, 2024

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13" MacBook Air vs 14" MacBook Pro for Video Editors — it’s a no-brainer.

Don’t make this a harder decision than it needs to be…

Feb 10, 2024

13" MacBook Air vs 14" MacBook Pro for Video Editors — it’s a no-brainer.

Feb 10, 2024

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The Return of Final Cut Studio?

Could the VisionPro bring back this powerhouse app that was discontinued in 2011?

Feb 6, 2024

The Return of Final Cut Studio?

Feb 6, 2024

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If You HAD to Buy a New External Hard Drive for Video Editing TODAY…

Choosing the best SSD to get 💩 done ain’t easy. I’m here to help.

Aug 16, 2023

If You HAD to Buy a New External Hard Drive for Video Editing TODAY…

Aug 16, 2023

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All The Settings I Change When I Get A New iPad (Which Isn’t Often)

9 settings to check out before you tear s**t up in iPadOS🤘

Jun 29, 2023

All The Settings I Change When I Get A New iPad (Which Isn’t Often)

Jun 29, 2023

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First Impressions of the 12.9" iPad Pro

Final Cut Pro is coming to the iPad, and I needed to be ready…

May 19, 2023

First Impressions of the 12.9" iPad Pro

May 19, 2023

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The Future of Final Cut Pro…is iPad?

Does this all-new app spell certain doom for Final Cut Pro as we know it?

May 18, 2023

The Future of Final Cut Pro…is iPad?

May 18, 2023

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Fun + Disappointment = NAB 2023

I had high hopes for new products & software at NAB… Maybe a little too high.

Apr 19, 2023

Fun + Disappointment = NAB 2023

Apr 19, 2023

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Final Cut Pro Takes Las Vegas? | NAB 2023

Can we expect something exciting from Apple for Final Cut Pro during NAB…?

Apr 12, 2023

Final Cut Pro Takes Las Vegas? | NAB 2023

Apr 12, 2023

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8 Months With The Nomatic Peter McKinnon Everyday 25L Camera Bag

Is this tool (with accessories) really worth the $550 USD price tag?

Apr 6, 2023

8 Months With The Nomatic Peter McKinnon Everyday 25L Camera Bag

Apr 6, 2023

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My Cheap Leica M9 | Meet 2009’s X1

I’ve succumbed to two crazes… Leica and Digicams.

Apr 4, 2023

My Cheap Leica M9 | Meet 2009’s X1

Apr 4, 2023

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M2 Pro Mac mini VS M1 Max Mac Studio | Can the mini Export Video Faster in Final Cut Pro?

If you’re on the fence about buying the new Mac mini or the “old” Mac Studio, perhaps these results will help.

Feb 17, 2023

M2 Pro Mac mini VS M1 Max Mac Studio | Can the mini Export Video Faster in Final Cut Pro?

Feb 17, 2023

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Where the Hell is the Three Finger Drag Gesture for the Trackpad in macOS Ventura? 😡

Want to know why they call the Magic Trackpad “Magic”? Enable Three Finger Drag to find out…

Feb 11, 2023

Where the Hell is the Three Finger Drag Gesture for the Trackpad in macOS Ventura? 😡

Feb 11, 2023

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How To Rotate Your Videos & Photos In macOS (Finder Makes It Quick & Easy)

Just got done filming on your phone only to find out your videos’ orientation is wrong? We can fix that.

Feb 10, 2023

How To Rotate Your Videos & Photos In macOS (Finder Makes It Quick & Easy)

Feb 10, 2023

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How Much YouTube Paid Me In 2022 With 23k Subscribers

Did I finally earn enough revenue to become a full-time content creator in 2023?

Jan 20, 2023

How Much YouTube Paid Me In 2022 With 23k Subscribers

Jan 20, 2023

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Don’t Overlook These THREE Important Hardware Updates in Apple’s New M2 MacBook Pros and Mac mini

Apple shocked us all when they suddenly released new M2 14” & 16” MacBook Pros and an all-new M2 Pro Mac mini

Jan 17, 2023

Don’t Overlook These THREE Important Hardware Updates in Apple’s New M2 MacBook Pros and Mac mini

Jan 17, 2023

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You’re Not Using Your AirPods Like You Should | Apple AirPods Pro 2 Review

There’s an Apple device that pairs perfectly with the AirPods Pro 2 — are you using it?

Dec 5, 2022

You’re Not Using Your AirPods Like You Should | Apple AirPods Pro 2 Review

Dec 5, 2022

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I Hate That I Love The Apple Studio Display

Is this monitor really worth the $1599 price tag?

Nov 18, 2022

I Hate That I Love The Apple Studio Display

Nov 18, 2022

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Spice Up Apple’s Most Boring App — Finder — With These 10 MUST-ENABLE Settings

It’s hard to get excited about Finder. These tips will help 🤘

Nov 5, 2022

Spice Up Apple’s Most Boring App — Finder — With These 10 MUST-ENABLE Settings

Nov 5, 2022

Matthew O'Brien

Matthew O'Brien

Filmmaking + Final Cut Pro + Apple Tech YouTuber with 29.4k subs. BFA in Acting. MFA in Screenwriting. Greater Omaha area.

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