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    iPhone Accessories on Sale for Black Friday

    On Monday, I’m publishing a video about my entire iPhone setup (subscribe on YouTube to get it). As I was gathering links, I realized most of what I use is on sale for Black Friday.

    Here’s the list:

  • Overcast’s Skip Promos Feature is Definitely a Choice

    I recorded a somewhat ranty episode of Streamlined Podcaster about this new feature in Overcast:

    New Promos & Reruns filter, available as a global setting that can be customized per podcast

    This feature allows you to remove promos, like feed drops and trailer drops, from podcast feeds.

    Feed drops and trailer drops are also a hugely helpful feature for podcasters, so I feel like this is podcaster-hostile.

    I’d love to hear the justification for the feature, as Marco — the developer —has said he won’t implement certain features because, “no one is asking for them.”

    This includes features that could help podcasters make money.

    How many people are asking for the ability to skip promos and reruns?

    I haven’t tried the feature yet, so I haven’t released the episode. I want it to be more than a hot take. But on the surface, it feels like something that hurts podcasters more than it helps podcast listeners.

    In speaking with my friend Brian, I think there’s likely a reasonable compromise. That Marco also implement a way to support podcasters financially:

    You can unlock promo skips per podcast by financially supporting that podcast.

    At the moment though, you can do one and not the other.

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    Grok reminds everyone that AI is made by people.

    The Guardian is reporting that Elon Musk’s Grok AI tells users he is fitter than LeBron James and smarter than Leonardo da Vinci.

    From the story:

    Musk was also funnier than Jerry Seinfeld, according to Grok, and he would have risen from the dead faster than Jesus.

    Many of the Grok responses were quietly deleted on Friday, and Musk posted that Grok had been “unfortunately manipulated by adversarial prompting into saying absurdly positive things about me”.

    Now, it was be very easy to dunk on Musk here. Absolutely, impossibly easy.

    But that’s not the point. The point is that we are being reminded in the most obvious way that AI — all AI — is made by people with agendas.

    We need to keep this in mind. It’s untrustworthy; more so, it’s unpredictably untrustworthy.

  • I Built an AI-Powered WordPress Site in 9 Minutes

    Get 30% to 50% off Liquid Web’s entire family of brands during their Black Friday sale: https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/friday

    I spent 25 years*as a web developer and saw how overwhelming WordPress could be. The “vast ocean of possibilities” leads to analysis paralysis, especially for business owners.

    In this full review, I test a new solution that’s changing the game: StellarSites from Liquid Web.

    Watch me use their AI-powered setup to go from a blank slate to a fully structured, professional coaching website in just a few minutes.

    Here’s what you’ll discover:

    • How the Site Assistant Checklist provides a clear roadmap, so you never feel lost in the WordPress dashboard.
    • Why the AI-curated, royalty-free image library is a massive time-saver for any new site owner.
    • The difference between a starting point and a final product when using generative AI for copy.
    • The importance of Managed Hosting and building your online presence on a platform that you own.

    If you need a fast, non-overwhelming way to launch your courses, services, or lead generation platform, check out Stellar Sites.

  • The Best Gifts for Small Business Owners (2025 Edition)

    Every year I put together a massive gift guide for small business owners — but this year, I wanted to do things differently. Instead of rattling off every gadget and tool I’ve ever tried, I’m sharing the handful of products that actually made my life easier in 2025.

    From sleep earbuds that help me get more rest (even with kids and a dog) to the smart home lights that let me skip climbing into bushes every December, these are the gifts that save time, reduce friction, and make running a solo business just a little more fun.

    If you’re shopping for yourself or a small business owner in your life, you’ll find something here that genuinely improves work and home life — without adding clutter or complexity.

    Want to check out a written version of the gift guide? Head here: https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/2025-gift-guide/ – https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/2025-gift-guide/

    Links

    • Gift Guide for Small Business Owners – https://casabona.org/gift-guides/solopreneurs/
    • A Fantastic Episode – https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/2024-gift-guide/
    • Kindle Colorsoft – https://amzn.to/4os6R4o
    • TRMNL – https://usetrmnl.com/
    • Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds – https://amzn.to/4hLOnJt
    • I Bought, and Returned, the Ozlo Sleepbuds – https://casabona.org/2025/01/ozlo-sleepbuds-review/
    • Full Review – Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds – https://casabona.org/2025/04/soundcore-sleep-a20-earbuds-review/
    • DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) – https://amzn.to/4hMG4gL
    • Zoom PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder – https://amzn.to/4r1mQIv
    • Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker – https://amzn.to/494lNAW
    • Philips Hue Indoor/Outdoor Holiday 130-Foot Festavia String Lights – https://amzn.to/43Puont
    • Aqara Zigbee Motion Sensor P1 – https://amzn.to/3JMpQr9
    • Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller – https://amzn.to/43aih4g
    • Gitryin 10-in-1 Desktop Charging Station – https://amzn.to/47p86v1
    • Anker Nano Charging Station – https://amzn.to/47p5Unh
    • Anker 9-in-1 Charging Station – https://amzn.to/3Lgrp1b
    • HoverBar Duo – https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/hoverbar-duo?srsltid=AfmBOopuG9n_8WPQLob0rh51J2vFyUog78BAE3DS4Qhc90Oi7y0DqVrC
    • See HoverBar Duo Setup – https://share.cleanshot.com/ZLt7C9gL
    • UGREEN NASync DXP4800 4-Bay Desktop NAS – https://amzn.to/4p0scSt
    • Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad – https://amzn.to/4ojwCDO
    • Professional Grade Gaffer Tape – https://amzn.to/4oTTFVK
    • Keeping Equipment in Place – https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/the-simplest-solution-how-gaffers-tape-fixed-my-overcomplicated-problem/
    • Analog Card Bar by Ugmonk – https://ugmonk.com/collections/analog/products/analog-card-bar-16-black?variant=45010164777110
    • CalDigit E5 – Thunderbolt 5 Element 5 Hub – https://amzn.to/4olvIql
    • Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe – https://amzn.to/47DROND
    • Motorola razr – https://casabona.org/2025/10/i-got-a-motorola-razr/
    • SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD – https://amzn.to/4nCP7BS
    • Bellroy Tech Kit (Tech Accessories Organizer Pouch) – https://amzn.to/4qKJW5J
    • Tella.tv – https://joec.pro/tella
    • Obsidian – https://obsidian.md/
    • Gling.ai – https://gling.ai/
    • GoodLinks – https://goodlinks.app/
    • MasterClass – https://www.masterclass.com/
    • Senja – https://joec.pro/senja

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    Chapters:

    0:00 Introduction
    1:24 Must-Have Tech Gadgets
    3:42 Top Audio & Recording Equipment
    7:21 Smart Home Favorites
    9:19 Essential Charging Solutions
    10:59 Productivity-Boosting Office Gear
    13:55 Best Mobile & Travel Accessories
    16:14 Recommended Apps