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A Better Computer

Hosted by Matt Birchler · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 12 episodes

★★★★★5.0(1 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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Episodes
12
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
15m
Booking Probability™
42
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Listen Score
16
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Virality (30d)
46
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About this podcast

A weekly dive into the best of tech.

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About the host

Matt Birchler hosts A Better Computer, a technology show with 12 episodes published.

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The historically sad state of console pricing

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Tim Cook wasn't another Ballmer

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My updated App Store thoughts

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My thoughts on App Store payment rules has changed a bit since getting seriously into app development last year. I still don't love the current state, and there are things I want changed, but I appreciate it a bit more n

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Mythos mythology and review pet peeves

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Let's talk about Liquid Glass

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How useful are MacBook Neo benchmarks?

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The Mac Pro is dead after 20 years, MacBook Neo benchmarks are only sorta useful, and what I'm hoping for at WWDC 2026. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro Apple Unveils New Mac Pro Featuring Quad 64-bit Xeon Processors (2006

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Why Americans hate* AI

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This is a budget computer

Mar 16, 202614mEp. 4

I've got a MacBook Neo, and I've got some things to say about it. It's a good computer, but it's absolutely a budget computer. Most episodes are available on YouTube as well.

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They said Apple would never make this

Mar 9, 202615mEp. 3

Last week, Apple unveiled 7 new product updates, including a brand new MacBook at a price point they've literally never done before. In today's episode, I discuss why things do change and how Apple punditry tends to assu

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Why killing the iPad isn't what you think it is

Mar 2, 202615mEp. 2

Apple will kill iPadOS iPadOS already running on an iPhone My Xbox Ally X review - Screenshot of the Simulator app bundling iPhones and iPads as "iOS" Screenshot of iPad buttons on top of Mac buttons This episode is also

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This is a podcast?

Feb 24, 202614mEp. 1

Welcome to the debut episode of the podcast. Today we'll be talking about the Six Colors Apple report card, as well as Ben Thompson's new opinions on a couple of things about Xbox. You can also watch on the YouTube chann

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Audience demographics

Age
22-44
Consumer type
Tech professionals

Topics covered

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Who is the host of A Better Computer?

A Better Computer is hosted by Matt Birchler. The show is categorised under technology and has published 12 episodes.

How many episodes does A Better Computer have?

A Better Computer has published 12 episodes.

What topics does A Better Computer cover?

A Better Computer regularly covers technology. It sits in the technology category.

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A Better Computer hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are A Better Computer episodes?

Episodes of A Better Computer average 15 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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