# Thunderbolt on The No Agenda Show

Thunderbolt comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2014 to December 2017.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** June 2014 – December 2017
- **Related topics:** [Apple Store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-store.md), [Audio Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [Mac Mini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-mini.md), [Macbook Air](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macbook-air.md), [Mark Of The Unicorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-of-the-unicorn.md), [Motu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motu.md), [Podfather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podfather.md), [Steve Jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [Universal Audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-audio.md), [Windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Windows File Explorer Issues and Audio Hardware Upgrades

- **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-03
- **Time:** 6:01–9:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/windows-file-explorer-issues-and-audio-hardware-upgrades.md

The hosts critique the Windows 10 File Explorer for its tendency to automatically optimize folders for specific media types, which disrupts file management. Technical details are shared regarding a new hardware setup featuring a Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) audio interface. This device provides digital signal processing for EQ and compression, replacing a more expensive Universal Audio setup that required complex Thunderbolt adapters.

Keywords: [windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), file explorer, [motu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motu.md), [mark of the unicorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-of-the-unicorn.md), [thunderbolt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thunderbolt.md), [universal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-audio.md)

### Virtual Patch Panels, Apple Store Visit, Podfather Discount

- **Episode:** [732: Psych!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-21
- **Time:** 7:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych/chapter/virtual-patch-panels-apple-store-visit-podfather-discount.md

A host describes the technical difficulties of reconfiguring a virtual audio patch panel at 1:30 in the morning. To resolve hardware issues, a visit to the Apple Store resulted in the purchase of a 27-inch Thunderbolt monitor and a new trackpad. During the transaction, the host unsuccessfully attempted to secure an educator discount by claiming the title of "Podfather" and showing a video of Steve Jobs.

Keywords: [apple store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-store.md), [thunderbolt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thunderbolt.md), [mac mini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-mini.md), [podfather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podfather.md), [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), virtual patch panel, [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md)

### Dual Keyboard Setup and Technical Production Challenges

- **Episode:** [626: Preemptive Prosecution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-15
- **Time:** 20:23–22:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution/chapter/dual-keyboard-setup-and-technical-production-challenges.md

A description of the current podcast production environment reveals the challenges of using a MacBook Air with limited Thunderbolt outputs. The setup requires a secondary keyboard and monitor, leading to frequent input errors during the live recording process. These hardware limitations are discussed as temporary hurdles in maintaining the show's technical quality.

Keywords: [macbook air](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macbook-air.md), [thunderbolt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thunderbolt.md), dvi monitor, production gear, hardware setup

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