MacVoices #25319: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #8 (3)

In the final segment of the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Kirk McElhearn out with bigger comfort and productivity picks: a portable lamp with battery power, a TSA-friendly Leatherman, along with a charging station, a long-running text utility, and a travel accessory for cramped flights. (Part 3)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:00] Part 3 intro and "last one" setup
[1:17] Philips Hue Go portable smart lamp (battery + programmable)
[3:43] Leatherman Style P3: bladeless, purse-friendly multi-tool
[5:40] "EDC" barrette tool: everyday carry hair clip that opens packages
[9:50] Panelist sign-offs and where to find them
[10:10] Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charging station for phone/watch/earbuds
[16:18] Type It For Me 7: text expansion for speed and accuracy
[20:20] Airplane phone holder mount: hands-free viewing in tight seats
[24:56] Take Control books + Scrivener coaching mention
[27:17] Final reflections, master gift list reminders, holiday thanks
[28:23] Outro and support links

Links:

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs:

Anker MagGo 3 in 1 iPhone 17 Charging Station, MagSafe-Compatible Wireless Charger Stand, Qi2 Certified 15W Foldable Charger for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12, AirPods, Apple Watch Ultra(Adapter Included)
https://amzn.to/4oPXniM

Jim Rea:

Philips Hue Go Smart Portable Table Lamp
https://amzn.to/3L2kkBp

Kelly Guimont:

LEATHERMAN, Skeletool CX, 7-in-1 Lightweight, Minimalist Multi-Tool for Everyday Carry
https://amzn.to/4acmR6j

Iridescent Tactical Hair Clips 2.0, 4 Pack - Multitool Snap Barrettes - SUS301 Stainless Steel Multi-Functional Keychain Multi Tool - Nail File, Serrated Edge, Raptor Claw - Kippah Tacticlips
https://amzn.to/4pIxZwA

West Coast Paracord Utility Hair Clip
https://amzn.to/4q9Hzs2

Kirk McElhearn:

TypeIt4Me in the Mac App Store
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/typeit4me-7/id6474688391?mt=12

Chuck Joiner:

Perilogics 2025 Upgraded Travel Essentials Must Haves Airplane Phone Holder Mount
https://amzn.to/48SPJiM

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