MADE IN LOS ANGELES

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BUILT FROM REAL LIFE
01 / THE MAC AUDIO GUIDE

Two Google Nest Audio speakers.
One Mac. Real stereo.

The setup that worked in my office, with a free Mac pairing helper, a left/right listening test, and steps to undo it all.

Read the setup guide Tested on a Mac mini M4 · Free guide and helper
Your MacSystem audio
Bluetooth stereoOne audio output
Nest Audio pairLeft + right channels
Pair the speakers in Google Home. Connect the Mac to the pair.
02 / A TOOL FOR TRAVEL DAYS

Departure Time.
Know when to leave.

A flight has a departure time. Your trip to the airport needs one, too. Make room for the drive, parking, security, and the walk to your gate—with a clear plan you can adjust.

Save your usual airport timings on your device. Get a leave-by time and see how each part of the trip adds up.

Plan your airport trip Free to use · No account needed · Your timings, your buffer
EXAMPLE TRIP
  1. Leave by
    45 minutes on the road
  2. Arrive at the airport
    2 hours for the airport & a little breathing room
  3. Flight departure
Work back from your flight. Make time for the in-between.Illustrative timings. Set your own in the tool.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE INITIALS

Hi, I’m Matt Schneider.

I’m a maker in Los Angeles. I turn everyday frustrations into practical guides and small tools. The Google Nest Audio guide began with my own office setup.

MNSinLA is where I share what worked, what I learned, and how to try it yourself.

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