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Chuck Joiner talks with the most interesting and influential people in the Mac industry, as well as the individuals who are out there making it happen on the front lines of the global Apple community.
? The MacVoices Live! panel discusses the results of one panel member’s real-world showdown between Apple Maps and Google Waze, discussing their strengths and use cases. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea explore the role of AI in mapping and navigation, highlighting its accuracy and efficiency. Our conversation wraps with an […]
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Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC) discusses Apple’s new M3 chips, Thunderbolt 3 vs. Thunderbolt 4 and how the two relate. Thunderbolt designations can be confusing, and Larry helps us understand the differences and why we need to pay attention when selecting both computers and peripherals. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices […]
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Our conversation with Joe Kissell, the author of Take Control of Sonoma, continues as we cover Sonoma’s new or revised features that include menubar icons, Keychain Access, stickers, animations, and widgets. Joe gives us some cautions on a few Sonoma features, discusses Apple’s new documentation for Sonoma, and more. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by […]
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Joe Kissel, the author of Take Control of Sonoma, talks about preparing for and getting the most out of upcoming release of macOS Sonoma. Joe shares his experiences updating his book based on the beta versions, sharing hidden features, upgrading strategies, and the how to make the decision to upgrade to Sonoma. We also touch on Apple Mail, […]
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This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the STM Goods Dux Backpack, a versatile option for remote workers and frequent travelers. With its side-loading design and ample 31-liter capacity, it offers easy access and redundancy. The “Foam Fortress” compartment provides 360-degree protection, while padded straps and back channels ensure a comfortable carrying experience. This edition of MacVoices […]
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The MacVoices Live! of panel Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs finishes off this session with two topics: the preservation of family photos and the security of Ford vehicles. The importance of safeguarding legacy photos in a time of multiple natural disasters is stressed, along with some recommendations for scanning and archiving in […]
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In the second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about Take Control of Your Paperless Office, 4th edition, Joe talks about how Apple’s Live Text feature allows dynamic text interaction within images, and sheds some light on the intricacies of software recommendations for going paperless. He guides us through the shifting landscape of digital document management, security concerns […]
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Our conversation with Joe Kissell about his new Take Control of Your Paperless Office, 4th edition starts off with how much have changed since the last edition, the accessibility of OCR technology, and how it has become easier to use. Scanner manufacturers now offer built-in OCR software, eliminating the need for extra apps. We also highlight the improved affordability and […]
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In this Select Tech episode, Chuck Joiner discusses OpenIn, an “advanced link handler” that gives you the option to open web, mail, or call links in the app of their choice. Some real-world examples of why this is beneficial, how to configure OpenIn, and how the same capabilities can be applied to different file types is […]
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The MacVoices Live! panel contemplates the downfall of Evernote and the decline of Meta’s Threads app. We share our experiences with Evernote’s loss of appeal and explore alternative note-taking apps like Apple Notes and OneNote. The layoffs at Evernote and the size of its remaining user base are speculated upon. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web […]
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Ben Roethig believes the iPad has evolved to be more like a Mac, with mouse and keyboard support, and that that evolution should include the macOS. We debate the benefits and challenges of a touch interface on the Mac, and the future of traditional laptops. How a unified operating system could preserve device strengths while […]
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In the second part of our discussion with Joe Kissell about Take Control of Your Digital Legacy, Second Edition, Joe talks about the importance of designating a trusted digital executor and consulting professionals for handling digital assets. We recover the risks of relying on third-party services and the need for a backup plan. Practical tips include writing your […]
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Joe Kissel’s latest effort is an important one. Take Control of Your Digital Legacy, Second Edition outlines the importance of preserving digital assets and navigating account access policies after your death. Joe emphasized the need for up-to-date information on managing digital legacies and highlighted challenges with companies like Google and Apple. He recommends strategies for protecting personal […]
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Mike Schmitz is our next speaker interview on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo. Our discussions with Mike are always thought-provoking, and this one is no less so. Mike explains how his session will focus on Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) which may sound imposing, but is a process that anyone can put into practice to […]
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Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, talks about the second edition of his guide to organizing, manipulating, and using your files on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. We start out discussing what is new in the book, why it now discusses collaboration in relation to file management, […]
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The second part of our 2023 WWDC Keynote discussion occurred during our regular MacVoices Live! show a day after the event. This time, with a little more time to research and contemplate, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Kelly Guimont, Web Bixby, and Brittany Smith continue to examine the hardware and software announcements, and what they mean […]
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Just hours after Apple wrapped up the 2023 WWDC Keynote and State of the Union Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, and Jim Rea shared their reactions in the first of a special 2-part MacVoices Live! session that is being recorded over two nights. In this first part, the panel discussed the new Mac Pro, […]
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The MacVoices Live! session starts out with two personal AirTag tracking stories from panel members, and a new Spams and Scams segment that might be something you are seeing. Then, the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea take a hard look at Apple’s announcement of Final Cut and Logic coming to the iPad. (Part […]
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Our latest Road to Macstock conversation is with cognitive neuroscientist and productivity coach Brittany Smith, who will be making her first appearance at the conference. Brittany will be taking a different approach to the topic of “Learn”, and discussing where and how we expend our mental energy to achieve the best results. She gives us a small look […]
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At NAB in Las Vegas, our annual visit with Yev Pusin, Senior Marketing Director for Backblaze, focused on how they have gone beyond being just a backup solution. By integrating their services into your workflows, you can make better use of your assets and resources. Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made […]
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Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is with David Ginsburg. David will be taking on the topic of “Demystifying Cloud Services” educating the attendees about the many and varied aspects of the subject. From simple backups to sophisticated collaboration, David explains why cloud services are much more than you might imagine. This […]
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In the second part of this MacVoices Live! discussion, Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea spend a little more time examining the Silicon Valley Bank situation and what it means for the tech industry. Then, the news that Grammerly will be included ChatGPT as part of their service sparks a discussion of the appropriate use […]
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At The Digital Experience by Pepcom in Las Vegas, Alex Levine, CEO and Co-Founder of Xebec, talks about their CES announcements that include a solution that provides two extension screens to a laptop, effectively creating a three-screen workspace. Alex demonstrates how it works on your Mac laptop, allowing you to work more productively from anywhere. This […]
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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Nuwapen CEO Marc Tuinier explains how their product tracks and captures what you write, no matter where you are, with or without Mac or iPhone. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related […]
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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby finish off their discussion of the current state of the concepts known as the metaverse, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Does what we have already constitute an early version of the metaverse, or will it be more immersive? Is Mark Zuckerberg’s version something we […]
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To help prepare you for 2023, Chuck explains why the Morning Brew series of newsletters are among his favorite information sources, and why you should consider subscribing. Free, focused, and useful, pick the ones that suit your needs and interests. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated […]
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Our MacVoices Live! holiday party discussion of some of the most important apps as selected by panel members Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio wraps up, but it seemed like the group didn’t want to let the discussion end. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, […]
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The MacVoices Live! holiday party continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio name more of their most important apps and why these selected them. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark, our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall. Show Notes: […]
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What started as an informal virtual holiday get-together evolved into an enthusiastic discussion of the most important apps used by our panel members. Along the way, we covered the anniversary of Apple’s purchase of NeXT, two business books that are dated but provide interesting perspectives, and even more apps. Grab your favorite beverage and join […]
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The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jeff Gamet start the session by examining a report on the failure, and cost, of Amazon’s Alexa. The discussion evolves into an intense examination of voice assistants and how they do (or don’t) meet our expectations. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices […]
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Our conversation with Rosemary Orchard, the author of Take Control of Shortcuts, Second Edition, continues with some examples of how Shortcuts has improved Reminders in macOS Ventura, and how to find what Shortcuts are available for what apps. Rosemary also shares some thoughts on Focus Modes’ integration with Shortcuts, and how Shortcuts does syncing right. (Part 2) […]
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Rosemary Orchard, the author of Take Control of Shortcuts, Second Edition, brings us up-to-date on one of the most powerful utilities that Apple provides She provides some concrete examples of why you should use Shortcuts, and gives examples of how Shortcuts support in Apple’s Notes has greatly expanded. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported […]
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The discussion of the Meta/Microsoft partnership for virtual workspaces morphed into a heated discussion about workplace behavior both physical and online. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont debated how some of those behaviors are affecting productivity and the willingness of employers to offer WFH options…and the members of the panel didn’t always agree. […]
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This MacVoices Live! session starts out with the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont examining Best Buy’s Mac Upgrade Program. Who is it for and does it make sense from productivity and financial standpoints? Then, we start a discussion of the reported cooperation between Meta and Microsoft for the future […]
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ADHD Coach, productivity coach, and MacVoices Live! panel member Brittany Smith talks about the inspiration and production for the videos on her YouTube channel, why that channel is so diverse, and her surprise video education background. Brittany explains how she conducts her coaching sessions, why almost everything that is good for those with ADHD are […]
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? Joe Kissell continues the discussion of the next version of macOS and his new Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura. Joe covers some of the features he likes, some of the ones he is passing on, why upgrading to Ventura isn’t the major event that some past upgrades have been. Joe also outlines how […]
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Joe Kissell is back to talk about this latest Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura. Joe provides his thoughts on the upcoming version of macOS, why it won’t be as big as change as some past versions, and what you need to look out for when you do the upgrade. (Part 1) This edition of […]
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In this edition of Select Tech, Chuck talks about two apps that will help you “read” more, regardless of what format your content is in. Want to listen to an audiobook or podcast faster? Overcast should be your first choice, for four key reasons. Need to have a web article or lengthy document read to you? Voice Dream Reader is the application […]
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Next on the “The Road to Macstock” is a conversation with Mike Schmitz, who will be talking about a “creativity flywheel”. Drawing on some recent developments in the field of productivity thinking, Mike will cover capturing, organizing, and accessing information that will help you be more creative. Find out what you can expect to learn in Mike’s session. […]
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At NAB in Las Vegas, Elliott Enriquez, Client Success Manager for Showrunner Industries, explains how WritersRoom Pro takes the traditional corkboard-and-index-card method of story development can move into the future. With versioning, duplication, and versatile exporting, WritersRoom Pro improves and enhances the process of screenwriting. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives […]
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At NAB in Las Vegas, Yev Pusin, Director of Marketing for Backblaze, brings us up to date with all their services that help keep your data secure, and the news about their company. From individual online backup options to the industrial strength B2 Cloud Storage, Backblaze has what you need. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. […]
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Adam Engst is back to finish off our discussion of maps, map technology, and its obvious and not-so-obvious uses. Do you know what three words describe where you are at any given moment? We talk about some of the alternatives to location identification that are out there, but that haven’t quite caught on yet. (Part […]
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More and more of our lives are moving to the cloud (or clouds), both at work and at home. Adam Engst of TidBITS discusses the pros and cons of the situation in an article on TidBITS and with us. Adam talks about his experiences with iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft’s OneDrive and some others, and why […]
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David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar,Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith finish up our discussion of our workspaces and some of our most essential gear in this MacVoices Live! discussion. Video and audio gear, charging stations, keyboards, and even desks for our remaining panel members are part of the conversation. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is brought […]
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Our discussion of workspaces, home offices, and productivity goes deep in the second part of a MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith. From upgrades to office furnishings to desk choices ad more, the panel has some surprises in store. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by […]
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The MacVoices Live! panel takes a look at Apple’s updated Personal Safety Guide and the new updates to it that have to do with AirTags. That, of course, prompted more discussion of how AirTags are being used in both good, bad, and unexpected ways. Then, we poll the panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Warren […]
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In a special, unscripted conversation from MacVoices After Dark, the panel of Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr discuss ways to make a Mac easier to use for a stroke patient. Hardware, software, system options, and more all made the list. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for […]
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In an interview that should have taken place at CES, Christoph Fleischmann, founder and CEO of Arthur, introduces us to their virtual reality platform that is targeted at the enterprise market. We may not all be ready for this kind of immersive interaction next week, but it is coming. Christoph discusses how the rules are still being […]
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The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr is joined by Mark Fuccio and Brittany Smith The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr is joined by Mark Fuccio and Brittany Smith to answer listener questions about how we refer to our smart assistants. Why do we use nicknames such as “S-Lady” for Siri, “A-Lady” for Alexa, etc.. Do […]
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The MacVoices Live! discussion of pen(s), paper(s), concludes as the panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Mike Schmitz, Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith give more picks of those two productivity tools, identify a problem with Task Managers, and discuss why being happy is more important than being productive when it comes to creativity. (Part 3) Today’s MacVoices is […]
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Our MacVoices Live! discussion of the implications of relying on digital identification methods continues as Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Mike Schmitz, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea consider the goods and bags, what has been done so far, and why it isn’t likely to occur anytime soon. The conversation then shifts to favorite writing tools and how they can fuel […]
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Jim Tierney of Digital Anarchy is back with the latest version of their transcription software, Transcriptive Rough Cutter. Jim explains what’s new in this version of Transcriptive, the advantages of editing via transcription, and the difference between transcriptions, voice recognition, and speech-to-text. He explains how it works and how it can make your life easier if […]
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The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, and Mark Fuccio go right off script from the beginning to talk about their monitor setups and end up providing some great information for those contemplating purchasing new, super-wide monitors, creating multiple monitor set-ups, and getting color precisely right…if you really need to. (Part 1) […]
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Jeff Carlson continues his discussion of the power of Luminar AI and how to get the most out of it using his new book, The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar AI. There is more to Luminar AI than just one-click improvements; Jeff explains how you can combine and save settings, and provides a perfect example of the amazing power of […]
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Joe Kissell has updated two of his most important Take Control books, Take Control of Your Passwords and Take Control of 1Password. The first part of our conversation focuses on the first book, and some of the updated advice that Joe has to help you make yourself as secure as possible when accessing your favorite […]
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Our Amazon Prime Day conversation wraps up and then the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont discuss finding out how many apps you really use on your iPad. All those pages and pages of apps, but do you really use them? Consumption or productivity? At least one panel member […]
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Angel Vu, the Product Manager for PDFpen and PDFpen Pro from Smile, joins us to talk about version 13 of their PDF productivity utility. From a new icon to a a refined interface that gives easier access to the editing tools to new compression options, Angel gives us the tour of this must-have upgrade. [NOTE: […]
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This MacVoices Live! discussion with Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg and Mark Fuccio concludes with some final thoughts on how smart home devices might benefit from a convergence of compatibility, and how that might affect differentiation between platforms. We also get a surprise announcement from one of the panelists. (Part 3) MacVoices Magazine, […]
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The MacVoices panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Mike Schmitz, Jay Miller, Andrew Orr, and Jim Rea continue to dig deep into what they want and expect from the M1 iPad Pro? Does it deliver? Should it be expected to deliver at launch? Do we really want to replace our Macs with an iPad? (Part 2) Today’s MacVoices […]
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This MacVoices Live! session starts with asking the panel who got what new hardware but then turns to an at-times contentious discussion of iPadOS and software, what is missing, and what the panel wants. Is Apple doing what it needs to do with the iPad? Is it doing what the panel of David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Jeff […]
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Mike Schmitz continues his demo of Obsidian using both his own activities and also taking on the challenge of how a new user would set things up in a real-world situation. Mike also talks about how Obsidian integrates with his analog task management system, and announces an upcoming course he is developing to help users get […]
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Productivity expert Mike Schmitz is back with a new option to take your note taking and organization to the next level. Obsidian can solve problems that other note, knowledge base, and task management software can’t. Explaining that can be a challenge, so Mike gives us a demo of Obsidian’s capabilities based on how he uses it. (Part […]
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Michael E. Cohen has updated Take Control of PDFpen to cover version 13 for Mac and version 6 for iOS and iPadOS. This was a different kind of update; Michael explains why there are few new features but a whole new look to the program, and why that is a good thing. He also helps us understand […]
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Our discussion with Joe Kissell, the author of the fourth edition of Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac, continues with more examples of things that have changed in the world of backups. This time, Joe talks about what you can and can’t do with APFS snapshots, how to think about them, anda why they are a huge […]
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Joe Kissell is back with the fourth edition of Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac. A lot has changed in the world of backups, more than you realize. Joe digs deep on the issue of the M1 Macs and bootable backups. Along the way, we touch on SSDs, how to think about partitions in Big […]
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After a year in lockdown and the shift to working from home for so many, we wanted to take a look at how it has gone, what we’ve learned, and where it will go from here. The panel of Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg, and Guy Serle start the conversation by sharing their personal […]
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The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion of virtual desktops continued our evaluation of personal cloud options and why you might not want to take on the task of running a web server yourself. Kelly Guimont, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Andrew Orr draw some conclusions and issue some warnings. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices […]
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Our conversation with Jay Miller of The PIT Show continues with an examination of developer advocacy whether it represents an evolution of product evangelism, why podcasts don’t have to have a large number of followers to be considered successful, the idea of producing content with a global reach, the accessibility of podcasts, and much more. (Part 2) This edition […]
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? Jay Miller joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about all of the things he is involved in. In the first part, Jay talks about his The PIT Show podcast and how the focus has shifted, how and why you should develop your own plan, and what being a “developer advocate” entails. (Part 1) http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21048.mp3 This […]
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In the second part of our conversation with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, he discusses why he shut down his “Working Smarter for Mac Users” project, and the surprising activity that has taken its place. Mixing an analog activity with a digital tool, why it makes perfect sense, and a couple app picks round things out. MacVoices […]
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As a cognitive neuroscientist, Brittany Smith brings a very different perspective to our MacVoices Live! discussions. In a one-one-one discussion, Brittany talks about that perspective, our “relationship” with our devices, and why she isn’t a fan of some app’s default settings. She also talks about her latest project, the ADHD Management Guild, an online option […]
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We wrap up our look at some favorite productivity apps with our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet and Marina Epelman. More analog tools, apps, and hardware get added to this collection that can make you more productive. (Part 3 of 3) Today’s MacVoices is supported by Audible and their […]
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The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet and Marina Epelman continue to reveal some of their favorites in Part 2 of our look at productivity tools. Hardware, software, audio, security, news, and more are all covered. (Part 2 of 3) Today’s MacVoices is supported by Audible and their special President’s Day Event! […]
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? The MacVoices Live! panel answered the question of “what are some of your favorite productivity tools for what you do” with a barrage that was wide and varied. Software, hardware, and services all took their turn. Some of the choices were no surprise, while others came out of left field from the panel of David […]
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Calendar and Reminders are built in to the Apple ecosystem, but are you getting as much out of them as you could? Scholle McFarland helps you do just that in the third edition of Take Control of Calendar and Reminders. Scholle updates us on how Reminders has taken on some task management capabilities and some new tools […]
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Scholle McFarland has published the second edition of Take Control of Siri to keep up with the improvements and changes to Apple’s voice control. She joins us to talk about some of the new features, and the expanded data sources that it can tap to answer your questions and put more information within the sound of […]
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Our look at “Tech Resolutions” for 2021 wraps up as the panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr submit and discuss more things they hope to accomplish and that you can adopt as your own. Doing more writing, creating a gratitude journal, cleaning up the email flood, using an information management […]
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The first MacVoices Live! of the new year focused on “Tech Resolutions” for 2021. In Part 1, a super-panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr provide ideas on backups, redundancy, simplifying your tech life, revising your social media use, and notifications. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought […]
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The second part of our discussion with Jeff Carlson about his new Take Control of Managing Your Files focused on the iOS and iPadOS side of file management, the part that iCloud can play in it, and Jeff’s recommendations on how to integrate your strategy for those platforms with the desktop. This edition of MacVoices is supported by […]
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Jeff Carlson has a brand new Take Control book, Take Control of Managing Your Files, that covers file management on all of Apple’s three productivity platforms. In Part 1 of our discussion, Jeff looks at the overall thought processes that go into file management, and provides some guidance on how to implement the options that Apple provides […]
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The newest MacVoices Gift Guide panel of Andrew Orr, Bart Busschots, and Mike Potter brings even more interesting picks to the party, with options that range from health-related to photography to Apple collectables. (Part 1 of 2) This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.co/MacVoices, then use the code “macvoices” for […]
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Our Holiday Gift Guide #5 features two guests we don’t have on nearly enough due to time zone issues. Patrice Brend’Amour and Rosemary Orchard share their ideas for your holiday gift giving. (1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is […]
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Our first holiday Gift Guide concludes with some outrageous picks from the panel of Brett Terpstra, David Ginsburg, and Kelly Guimont, including one unprecedented selection. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Guests: Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web […]
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The holidays are here, even though they may look a little different this year. That means we are all on the hunt for unique, fun, and functional gifts for our family, friends, and ourselves. Our holiday gift guides are here to help take that stress off your plate. The first part of Gift Guide #1 […]
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The third and final segment of our MacVoices Live! conversation with our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith and Mike T. Rose continues with there group talking about who is buying a new Mac and why, how they are selling their old Macs, and some thoughts on why money isn’t […]
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In Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! panel discussion on Apple’s “One More Thing” event, the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith and Mike T. Rose cover the power of the M1 Macs, where they fit in a pro workflow, and whether they are the perfect machines to get the user […]
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Hours after Apple’s third event of Fall 2020, “One More Thing”, the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith and Mike T. Rose got together on MacVoices Live! to discuss the new MacBook, MacBook Pro 13”, and Mac mini that are based on the new M1 chip. In Part 1, the selection […]
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The second part of our MacVoices Live! panel with featured guest Mike Schmitz, and a rambunctious panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith continue the discussion of productivity systems, why analog systems are so popular with the group, and how the iPad sometimes fits, sometimes doesn’t. Why moving data between systems should be avoided, why computers can […]
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Mike Schmitz, our featured guest on a recent MacVoices Live!, surprised everyone when he said he trashed all his productivity systems and started over at the beginning of the pandemic. Mike, along with the panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Frank Patrie, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith, dug into the topic, discussing their own personal productivity tools and methods. Surprise: […]
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In a recent MacVoices Live! visit, featured guest Brett Terpstra introduces us to Bunch, his latest application to improve your productivity. He explains how it works, and what makes it different from the competition. Then, the panel of David Ginsburg and Brittany Smith join in on a conversation about why computer help files don’t always help, keeping updated on updates, online […]
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The Jamf Nation User Conference, like so many others, went virtual this year, but that didn’t mean that they were short on announcements. Jamf CEO Dean Hager reviews their newest solutions for remote access for education, health care, and business. So many institutions have gone remote to one degree or another, and Jamf has solutions for all of them. Dean […]
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Terri Morgan and Chris Demiris of Luma Touch are back to update us on what is coming to iOS video editor extraordinaire, LumaFusion. In the short term, we will be seeing features like inverted cropping and HDR, and a little farther out, advanced key framing, subtitles support, and multicam will be added to the mix. They explain how […]
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MacVoices’ visit with Adam Engst and the Virginia Macintosh Users’ Group wraps up with discussions of Apple and Tesla, CarPlay, set-top boxes and Apple TV, Adam’s upcoming iMac upgrade project, the benefits of SSDs, the future of iCloud, AirPods vs. AirPods Pro, Time Machine, and more. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by you, […]
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Part 2 of our conversation with Glenn Fleishman, author of Take Control of Zoom Essentials and Take Control of Zoom, focuses on some applications and services that can improve how you look on Zoom, as well as provide you more flexibility in how you deliver your presentation over the video conferencing service. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices […]
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If you use multiple email clients or need to open certain links in a specific web browser, then Bumpr is for you. Khoi Vinh explains how Bumpr was born out of a need that he and his co-creator Scott Ostler had. You might have that same need as you work from home if your employer mandates something […]
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MacVoices Live! took on the Apple “Time Flies” event just hours after it concluded with an all-star panel that included Dr. Robert Carter, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith. The first part of the show discussed the presentation itself, and a hidden dimension that you probably don’t know about, then turned to the Apple Watch and Apple […]
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Joe Kissell helps you get up and running with Apple’s latest version of macOS in Take Control of Big Sur. In the first part of our conversation, Joe explains how this book combines what could have been two books, and covers getting ready for the upgrade, and the upgrade itself. Joe takes us through some things […]
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Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn continues with why backing up to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device is a bit different than some other options, which drives to buy for your NAS, and cat photos. We also return to the Apple Music question with an examination of what’s next for all the music services, and how […]
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Kirk McElhearn returns in a wide-ranging conversation that has something for everyone. Our first part starts with using Siri for calculations, cooking, cider, accounting software, and the Fujitsu ScanSnap Scanner software update. Then, we turn to an evaluation of the state of Apple Music, and start a discussion of the issues with backing up to a […]
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Andrew Gould, the Co-Creator and CEO of Squirrels explains how their apps, AirParrot, Reflector, and Ditto, allow you to share your screen and content from your Mac, iPad, or Windows PC to other devices like Apple TV, Chromecast, Google Chromecast, or many other devices. In the first part of our conversation, Andrew explains why COVID-19 caused […]
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The Apple App Store just had its 12th anniversary week. How time flies! The panel of Mark Fuccio, David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Warren Sklar, and host Chuck Joiner talk about the development of The App Store, its importance to the Apple ecosystem, and how it drove the utility of the iPhone and iPad. The fees Apple charges developers, for both being […]
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The second part of our MacVoices Live conversation with David Ginsburg and Frank Petrie dug a bit more into the effects of ARM-based Macs, how lockdown has affected both work and education, and whether a new iMac design is a good idea at this time. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and […]
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MacVoices went live on Facebook on 2020-06-09 with David Ginsburg and Frank Petrie. The topics ranged from video lighting and production tricks to Apple’s stock price spike, ARM-based Macs and using iPad Pro as the main machine. Oh, and we found out how Ansel Adams got those amazing skies in his photos, and how Ted Turner made […]
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We caught up with David Sparks to talk about his two latest Field Guides, Keyboard Maestro Field Guide, covering the automation utility and Photos Field Guide (2nd Edition), covering Apple’s Photos app. For Photos. In the former, Keyboard Maestro has made some updates and additions, including compatibility with the Stream Deck, and David talks about how to […]
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The second part of our conversation about how Lockdown has and will affect business going forward features more opinions and experiences from Mark Fuccio, Barry Fulk, Mike T. Rose, and host Chuck Joiner. Topics include changes in logistics, robotics, friction in the online food ordering experiences, contactless payments, and more. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacPaw, the makers […]
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Lockdown has brought lots of changes to the way businesses conduct their operations. Some of those changes will be long-standing if not permanent. In a wide-ranging discussion, Mark Fuccio, Barry Fulk, Mike T. Rose, and host Chuck Joiner cover their personal experiences and observations on topics such as business travel, hardware capability and availability, face-to-face interactions, more paperless-ness, digital signatures, […]
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The second part of our discussion with Joe Kissell, the author of Take Control of Apple Mail,5th edition focuses on how Joe extends the capabilities of the program by using third party utilities, some of the necessary but annoying security interruptions imposed on Mail, and why email (and other technical aspects of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS) […]
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Joe Kissell has updated Take Control of Apple Mail to the 5th edition. In the first part of our discussion, Joe outlines some of the nastier bugs in Apple Mail, including one that can lose data, explains why you may want to avoid column view, and why recovering a specific message from your backups can be a challenge. […]
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Jeff Carlson continues his discussion of the snapshot feature in macOS, explaining why disk Utility takes longer because of snapshots and why it is worth it, how to delete snapshots and why you shouldn’t, and more information to help you understand and use snapshots to your advantage. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high […]
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Rosemary Orchard returns to talk about her most recent project: taking over WhenWorks, the service that helps you schedule your appointments with others at times of mutual convenience without revealing your entire calendar. Rosemary explains how she came to WhenWorks, why she didn’t want to see it go away, some of the things under development. Then, […]
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In Part 2 of our discussion with Winston Chen, the Founder and iOS Developer for Voice Dream ,we get into some of the details of the app, including formats supported, ebook DRM, sources of ebooks, and an exception in copyright law for visually challenged individuals. Winston talks about how their Voice Dream Scanner app helps with the […]
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Winston Chen, the Founder and iOS Developer for Voice Dream talks about their flagship app that provides a variety of ebook-reading features, including text-to-speech in a number of different voices and languages and more. In Part 1, Winston talks about the surprising beginnings of Voice Dream, why it almost didn’t make it to the App Store, […]
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The second part of our conversation with Glenn Fleishman the author of the new Take Control of Zoom from Take Control Books, gets into a discussion of Zoom security, how they have dealt with some of the missteps, and how comfortable you can be using it. Zoom has done an amazing job of handling the, literally, millions of […]
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The first part of our interview with Glenn Fleishman, the author of the new Take Control of Zoom from Take Control Books, has Glenn providing some of his favorite tips for the video conferencing service from both the attendee and the host perspectives. Glenn also discusses some of the security and privacy issues Zoom has had, and how […]
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Some of us are on the verge of coming out of lockdown, some are not. Get your Mac (and you) ready as you get back to work, or get to work with tips on how to make it better save some disk space, save some money, and gain some new skills. This edition of MacVoices […]
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A new partnership between OverDrive and their app Libby and the Sonos smart speakers will let you listen to audiobooks from your local library. Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist for Overdrive, tells us how it works, how you can take advantage of their service, even if your local library is closed during the lockdown, and how listening to audiobooks […]
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Our discussion on the second edition of Take Control of PDFpen with author Michael E. Cohen starts with a little history of the file format, explains why this book is free, then turns to the newest features of the PDF-editing utility. Michael explains why PDFs can get so large and how PDFpen can cut down the […]
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Bart Busschots talks about his two free online courses to help you get a little more geeky. In Taming the Terminal, Bart and Allison Sheridan help you get comfortable with working with the Unix underpinnings of macOS, and in Programming by Stealth they tackle introducing you to the world of coding in an approachable way. […]
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We continue our discussion with Mike Schmitz about being productive during lockdown. In this episode, Mike talks more about the new time blocking course, shares one of his experiences with goal setting and why it convinced him goals can be counter-productive, and explains why this is the perfect time to re-set your thinking about how you […]
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Mike Schmitz helps us understand productivity during the lockdown, and why it is OK not to be engaged in productive activities all the time. One of those ways is to use time blocking, and Mike explains how the new course at The Sweet Setup can be used to help you deal with working at home. […]
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The second half of our conversation with Charlotte Henry of The Mac Observer starts off discussing the tenth anniversary of the iPad and ends with workflow discussions. Along the way Charlotte and host Chuck Joiner debate the reasons for a 32 GB iPad, talks about some of Charlotte’s favorite accessories, and her approach to integrating her iPad into her […]
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Shelly Brisbin has put the finishing touches on the latest revision to her book iOS Access for All, and joins us to discuss some of the improvements to accessibility in iOS 13 and iPad OS 13, whether the gap between iPad and Mac is closing from a productivity and accessibility standpoint, and how she used her […]
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By popular demand, Chuck provides five more ways to improve your videoconferencing skills. Find out what to do and what not to do. (And no, these five tips won’t cost you any money either.) MintMobile MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MintMobile.com/MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus continues his discussion of being productive while working from home with an update on the training he provides at Working Smarter For Mac Users, some of the things that he is doing for himself, and two surprising pieces of gear that he uses to stay on track and focused. He also provides some […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has spent most of his career working from home, so what is new to many us is his normal. Bob tells us some of the challenges he faced early on, how he overcame them, and how he can help you overcome yours. He also covers some recommended activities to help you use your […]
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In the second part of our discussion of new Apple hardware with Peter Cohen, we turn to the inevitable question of whether the iPad can replace a Mac laptop, and if it can, should it? Peter has some thoughts, and then looks at the new MacBook Air, what might be the best general use laptop (or […]
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Apple’s latest hardware releases go under the microscope in our discussion with Peter Cohen. In Part 1, the discussion starts with Apple’s timing in releasing these devices, then digs deep into the Mac mini, who it is for, and why it is a better value in some circumstances than other Macs. Then, Peter tells us why […]
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Chuck offers five (plus a bonus) tips on how to look and sound better when conducting video conference calls. (And no, they won’t cost you any money.) This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Find the right person for your business today with LinkedIn Jobs. Visit LinkedIn.com/MacVoices to pay what you want and […]
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In the second part of our conversation with Glenn Fleishman, the author of Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily, provides some times for being an effective participant in video and audio conferencing, the services involved, and some hardware that you might want to invest in. He also talks about methods of staying focused and being productive without being […]
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Glenn Fleishman has a brand new, very timely, and absolutely free title from Take Control Books, Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily. He taps his experience as a work-from-home freelancer, as well as tips from others in the same situation, to help you adjust to the new working situation that you find yourself in. In this first part […]
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Jim Tierney, Chief Executive Anarchist at Digital Anarchy, is back to update us on the latest version of Transcriptive, the Adobe Premier plugin that delivers time-coded transcriptions. But that’s just the start. Jim explains the use cases of the new web-based version that offers your clients the ability to edit the transcript, and therefore, edit the […]
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Mike Schmitz‘ new course for The Sweet Setup helps organize and develop your ideas and projects. Mastering Mind Maps teaches you how to capture your ideas in a mind map, and then turn them into actionable projects. Mike explains how the course is structured, why it is appropriate for Mac, iPad, and iPhone users, and how it uses […]
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At ShowStoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Sergio Del Rio Diaz, VP of Product for Waverly Labs, outlines why their Ambassador product may come as close to Star Trek’s Universal Translator as we will ever get. Based on machine learning, you can use Ambassador to listen to a speaker, lecture to a group, or engage in a […]
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At The Digital Experience by Pepcom in Las Vegas, Fujitsu was showing the capabilities of their Catalina-ready flagship scanner, the ScanSnap IX1500. Bernie Schweiss, Vice President of Sales and Business Development demonstrated how you can scan straight from the scanner to your iPhone, discusses their cloud storage options, and covers their updated Happy Hacking electrostatic keyboard with USB-C […]
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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Nawfal Sikal, the CTO of FindOut, explains how their service not only can search and identify information on your computer, but also across all the computers in your organization. Using OCR, information can be found in PDF files, images, scans, and more. Nawful outlines the requirements and security of […]
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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Ryan Herd, the CEO of Caregiver Smart Solutions, outlines how their system of sensors and devices can be placed around the home to monitor seniors or others with care needs, without having to wear or carry them. Fall detection, behavior patterns, and more can be tracked to keep seniors living at […]
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At CES Unveiled, Anne-Lyse Garçon, Communication and PR Officer for Klaxoon, explains how their new Teamplayer smart, portable console, allows workers to connect and participate anywhere, any time, while focusing on just the projects they should focus on. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen […]
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At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, we make up for a past mistake by talking to Fasetto Marketing Channel Manager Steve Walters about their unique presentation product that puts your presentation on every computer, tablet, or phone in the room, allowing for better visibility and improved interaction. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers […]
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Rosemary Orchard has released her very first Take Control book, Take Control of Shortcuts, just in time to introduce all the new iPhone and iPad owners to Apple’s powerful automation utility. Covering the app for both iOS 13 and iPad OS 13, Rosemary uses real-world examples of what you can do with Shortcuts, and why it […]
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Dennis Sellers has been working with the new MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop, and joins us to share his experiences and impressions of the latest Mac’s power, keyboard, and screen. Find out how Dennis uses this in his work with Apple World Today among other projects, what other hardware he supplements the new Mac with, and why […]
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Our second Gift Guide show went about as expected – out of control, with lots of laughs and lots of off-beat picks from the small to the extravagant by the panel of Jeff Gamet, Joe Kissell, Jean MacDonald, and host Chuck Joiner. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. […]
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Do you have elements of your video projects that you use over and over? Chuck shows you how to use Pastebot from Tapbots to create, store, organize, and use those elements to save you time and improve both the speed and quality of your Final Cut workflows. This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO. The Power […]
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? The first of the MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide shows got of to a great start, with what has to be a record number of “steals” by the panel of host Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, and Kelly Guimont. And this was just the first show! Gift ideas ranged from the brand new to old favorites, from services to […]
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