Apple makes a BIG move… an accessibly priced machine

About this episode

The episode discusses Apple's new Macbook Neo and various technology topics including Linux and printer drivers.

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Macbook Neo… Doug’s really excited! Apple’s competitive culture and the what the shift in strategy signifies Doug breaks down the specs Messages popping up on a machine running Linux Cinnamon Cleaning a Linux machine Don’t make multiple changes at once Downloading a printer driver for an HP Inspire Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Thomson, Doug Swinhart

Topics covered

• Apple
• Macbook Neo
• Linux
• printer drivers
• technology
• competitive culture
• specifications

Keywords

• Apple
• Macbook Neo
• Linux
• printer driver
• technology
• specifications
• competitive culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple

Products: Macbook Neo, Linux Cinnamon, HP Inspire Plus

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