Episode Details

The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Gide #7 kicks off with Brittany Smith, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner sharing practical and fun picks. Highlights include a fandom-themed backpack, a powerful multi-port charger, compact multi-purpose cables, an iPhone mini alternative, an AI-powered webcam, and a tool for repurposing old Macs. (Part 1)

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Chapters:

[0:00] Holiday Gift Guide setup and format [2:29] Brittany's fandom-themed backpack pick [5:32] Anker 140W multi-port travel charger [14:03] Rolling Square InCharge XS keyring cable [18:21] iPhone mini alternatives and size tradeoffs [22:02] OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite AI webcam [29:13] Cameras and content creation discussion [29:23] Lunar Display and reusing old Macs [32:44] Closing thoughts and wrap-up

Links:

Brittany Smith

The Jedi Order Convertible Backpack https://heroesvillains.com/products/star-wars-jedi-trekker-backpack

OMRON Bronze Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use & Upper Arm Blood Pressure Cuff https://amzn.to/457c49Y

Mike Potter:

Anker Laptop Charger, 140W MAX USB C Charger, 4-Port GaN and Fast Charging Power Adapter, Intuitive Touch Controls https://amzn.to/48ONThL

OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite 4K Webcam for PC, AI Tracking PTZ Streaming Camera with 1/2" Sensor, Gesture Control, 60 FPS, HDR, Microphones, Web Camera https://amzn.to/3XTUhiO

OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZR NDI Camera 4K@60FPS, Pro AI Tracking, 1/1.5" CMOS, 50MP, 5X Optical Zoom, 12X Hybrid Zoom, SDI/HDMI/IP/USB 3.0 Output https://amzn.to/48QZsFf

Chuck Joiner

Rolling Square inCharge XS - 240W 4in1 Keyring Cable | Fast Charging & Data Transfer | Universal USB C/Lightning/USB Cable with Metal Housing https://amzn.to/3MAy9aE

Luna Display https://shop.astropad.com/collections/shop-astropad/products/luna-display

Guests:

Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of