487: Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker

Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years and is a writer for the "Taking Control" series of books. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure.

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TidBITS - Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 28 years

Take Control Books: Expert advice on tech topics

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