Jeff Battersby
Writer, actor, man-about-tech.
Apple makes incredible products. The tips and insights that actually help are harder to find. Basic AF cuts through the hype cycles and gets straight to what matters for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users. Plus, app recommendations, gear reviews, AI tools, and the everyday tech that actually shows up in your life. Every other Monday, Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby bring 25+ years of real-world Apple experience to practical, insightful conversations for people like you.
Writer, actor, man-about-tech.
Tom is a well-respected IT professional and passionate Apple user since 1994. Throughout his career he has assisted thousands of end users, providing top-notch support and guidance. Tom’s deep knowledge and hands-on experience make him a trusted voice in the tech community.
Founder & CEO of SkyBound Education
Founder and CEO of SkyBound Education, a consulting company focused on helping schools accelerate learning. Writes about technology, video games, parenting, and more. Proudly from the Midwest, lives with his wife, two kids, and rambunctious dog.
Website: https://www.adamjones.ink/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjonesink
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adamjonesink
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammjones/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamjonesink
Photo / Graphic / Artist
Photographer, graphic artist, illustrator, and independent abolitionist. Grew up in the subarctic wilderness of Northern Quebec. Founder of design company Zerflin, which champions underdog clients and believes that running a company without being evil is paramount. Loves riding motorcycles, exploring abandoned ruins, and dismantling white supremacy.
Website: http://BenJancewicz.com
X: https://twitter.com/benjancewicz
Instagram: https://instagram.com/benjancewicz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenJancewicz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjancewicz
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@benjancewicz
I am a relatively new YouTube creator who has taken a lifelong interest in hobby photography and entered the world of video. I cover tech, productivity and do product and app reviews focused mainly on Apple devices.
I am also a full-time engineer with a leading jet engine manufacturer and have worked previously in the transportation and energy industries.
I'm always looking for ways to have tech improve my life.
UX Designer and Photographer
User Experience Designer by trade, photographer by passion. Tries to balance career and hobby, surrounded by ever-changing technology to achieve both.
Website: https://www.chrisfreitag.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfreitag/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChrisFreitag
CIO @ Shenandoah University
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Shenandoah University. Adjunct professor teaching technology within the Business School and School of Education. Career spans multiple domains of technology and education, with a focus on the intersection of technology and education including the impactful rise of artificial intelligence in both sectors.
Website: https://www.edtechgeek.com
X/Twitter: https://x.com/DevonTaylorWV
Apple Tutorials Creator
Creator of a free email newsletter featuring one simple and actionable Apple tutorial every two weeks. Helps people use their Apple tech to be more organized, productive, and stress-free in 3 minutes or less.
Website: https://simpleappletutorials.com
X/Twitter: https://x.com/gannonnordberg
EV Un-Enthusiast
Self-described guy who made the ill-advised and impulsive choice of leasing a 2023 Subaru SOLTERRA only to discover it's a complete POS.
Website: https://www.co2sherpa.com
Musician / Voice Actor / Event Producer
Emcee, producer, and performer in Bay Area Hip-hop groups Celsius 7, Psychokinetics, and KALRI$$IAN. Voice actor with Stars Agency. Former associate producer for Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_battersby
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Celsius7
Writer / Retirement Coach
Long-time Mac user — bought an original 128K Mac in 1984. Has had a number of careers: minister, Air Force medical specialist and chaplain, estate planning attorney, JAG officer in the Air Force Reserve, and National Park Service ranger. Now a Certified Professional Retirement Coach writing two blogs: one on healthy productivity and intentional living, and one on retirement.
Website: https://www.originalmacguy.com
Writer / Journaling Guide
Writes about journaling, intentional productivity, communication, and personal development. Over 20 years in operations management focused on operational excellence, contracted services, team building, and client engagement. Lives in New England. Other interests include podcasts, reading, British TV, cooking, Apple tech, exploring nature, and playing the drums.
Website: https://www.24letters.net
Writer / Podcaster / Photographer
Lapsed New Yorker living in Shakespeare's home town, Stratford-upon-Avon, in the United Kingdom. Writes about things, records podcasts, makes photos, practices zen, and cohabits with cats. Amateur photographer who shoots with Leica cameras and iPhones. Long-time tech writer for Macworld and TidBITS.
Website: https://www.kirkville.com
Writer / Researcher
Writer and researcher working to make technology and the internet more human. Has worked for Slack, Instagram, and Spotify. Writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Verge, and The Atlantic. Writes a newsletter called Meets Most, about how the technology we use every day is not designed to benefit us as humans — and what we can do to try and change that.
Website: https://www.leahreich.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahjreich/
Developer
Software engineer who grew up in the UK in the 80s with the original home computers like the ZX Spectrum and BBC Micro. Has been making iOS apps since 2013. By day, a consultant Apple platforms engineer on the Editor's Choice sketching app Concepts. Also building his own indie apps Shareshot and Captionista.
Website: https://shareshot.app/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcpalmerdev/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@marcpalmerdev
Mastodon: https://iosdev.space/@marcpalmer
Creator / Forever Notes
Creator of Forever Notes, a simple knowledge management system built entirely inside Apple Notes that helps thousands of people turn digital chaos into clarity — without switching apps. Works as a creative director, produces raw vegan cakes, and plays table tennis at a local sports club in Vienna.
Website: https://myforevernotes.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myforevernotes/
Professional Dungeon Master
Professional Dungeon Master for Dungeons & Dragons and various other tabletop role playing games. Host of the Dungeons in the Attic Podcast.
Website: https://www.dungeonsintheattic.com
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SoDx7x54RhiuZiY9mXs7R
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditapodcast/
Tech Enthusiast / Podcaster
Lifelong tech lover deep in the Apple ecosystem. Loves writing in all forms — journaling, jokes, and Threads posts. Fan of stand-up comedy, TV shows, and movies. Outdoor enthusiast: camping, hiking, biking, and boating when weather permits. Co-host of the Last Month Online podcast.
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-month-online/id1824514139
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ngorby
Graphic Designer
Based in Newburgh, NY. Designs logos, websites, album covers, and most things printed. Responsible for the Basic AF Show robot artwork.
Website: https://www.randallmartindesign.com
Software Developer / Content Creator
Software developer with over 10 years of experience building software for mobile devices. Content creator focused on iPad and other post-PC devices, writing at Slatepad.org and producing videos for YouTube.
Website: https://slatepad.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlatePad