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MacVoices #25311: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 (2)
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The panel of Bart Busschots, Kirschen Seah, Mike Burke, and Chuck Joiner continues the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #6 with practical and geeky picks, from safety bands and emergency "holding it together" kits to premium luggage, tech pouches, and blazing-fast SSDs. They also highlight an in-flight audio device and the ultimate LEGO gift for Star Trek fans.
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Show Notes:Chapters:
[0:00] Kicking off Part 2 of the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide [0:10] Sponsor: CleanMyMac from MacPaw [0:51] Road ID bracelets and Apple Watch band IDs for safety [5:00] "Holding It Together" kit: gaff tape, bongo ties, and paracord [9:23] Releasable zip ties and other handy fix-it tools [10:51] Thule bike rack and stress-free bike transport [12:54] Cost, durability, and user experience of premium bike rack [15:30] Peak Design Roller Pro luggage and packing system [18:30] OWC Express 1M2 portable NVMe SSD for fast video editing [21:25] CleanMyMac holiday magic ad spot [24:10] 12 South AirFly SE for using AirPods on airplanes [25:44] Peak Design Tech Pouch and cable organization [29:36] LEGO Enterprise D and lighting kit for Star Trek fans [33:01] Free-build LEGO memories and attic city nostalgia [37:47] Lexar MagSafe SSD for direct iPhone video recording [40:38] Where to find Kirshen, Mike, and Bart online [45:04] Closing holiday wishes and gift guide wrap-up
Links:
Kirschen Seah
RoadID Apple Watch ID https://www.roadid.com/products/apple-sidekick-stainless-sport-id
Optional IDProfile https://idprofile.com
AirFly SE from 12South https://amzn.to/44PutrL
Mike Burke:
GuideAlong http://guidealong.com
MacWhisper Pro https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-transcription/id1668083311
"The Holding It Together" Bundle
Gaffers Tape (2" x 30 Yards) Strong Hold, Easy to Rip, Residue-Free Professional Grade Floor Tape for Electrical Cords, Matte Finish Non Reflective, Weather Resistant https://amzn.to/48N5Xc1
BongoTies Original Bongo Ties A5-01 - 10 Pack ~ Professional cable ties made of natural rubber and bamboo https://amzn.to/44hxLUA
Paracord Planet 550lb Paracord – 7 Strand Type III Tactical Parachute Cord https://amzn.to/3XMKbjA
SOOOEC 100 Pack Reusable Zip Ties Assorted Sizes 6+8+10+12 Inch https://amzn.to/3XK5l1U
Peak Design Tech Pouch https://amzn.to/3KB1Ho4
Bart Busschots:
Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On https://amzn.to/3MybICR
Lego Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/star-trek-u-s-s-enterprise-ncc-1701-d-10356
Brick Popper - World's Fastest Separator Tool - Efficient Remover for Kids and Adults https://amzn.to/4ac82Rj
Chuck Joiner:
OWC 2TB Express 1M2 40Gb/s Portable NVMe SSD USB4 (Thunde