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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.
Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea wrap up this MacVoices Live! discussion with a look at the risks of sharing information with ChatGPT and the importance of data security. We debate the difference between ChatGPT queries, search engine inquiries in relation to public domain information. We also talk about the potential consequences of […]
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The discussion of other tech companies blaming Apple continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, and Ben Roethig look at Apple’s pricing structure and its impact on developers, focusing on the 15% commission for those earning under a million dollars. Spotify is having some financial struggles but seem to be refusing to take responsibility. The conversation […]
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This MacVoices Live! session continues as we explore the conflicts within Reddit, risks of mailing checks, and a security breach with Western Digital’s My Cloud service. Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, and Eric Bolden challenge the concept of the “Apple tax” and talk about Google’s exit from domain name registration. (Part 2) This MacVoices […]
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David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Jim Rea finish off the MacVoices Live! discussion of the past, present, and future of Apple news reporting by covering how podcasting has changed the information delivery landscape. Anyone can now pick up a microphone and have a podcast. Anyone can turn on their camera and publish a YouTube channel. Both […]
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David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Jim Rea continue the MacVoices Live! discussion of how Apple news coverage and commentary have changed…why it was different to start out with and why that difference continues right through today. How does the evolution change how the audience gets its Apple news, and how it is being delivered? How does that […]
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Our MacVoices Live conversation with David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Jim Rea starts out by acknowledging the situation in Ukraine, and how it is affecting the Apple community through the friends and developers who live and work there. We then turn to the retirement of Apple journalism legend Jim Dalrymple. In looking at our individual […]
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Charlotte Henry joins us to talk about how the media approaches covering conflicts such as the war in Ukraine. Why are we talking about this on MacVoices? Find out as Charlotte discusses how social media and tech companies are responding, and why so much is still a work in progress. (Part 1) This edition of […]
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Our MacVoices Live! panel concludes their conversation about products that we are hoping someone will make for us…and we are willing to pay for them. A debate about an iPhone-sized computer, macOS on the iPad, and an improvement we would like to see to Keynote are among the ideas the panel of David Ginsburg, Guy […]
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Our MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont continues as we did into the security of chat apps. Which one should you use, which ones should you avoid, and why you might not want to trust any of them with that really personal information. Then, we start to talk about products we […]
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We start 2022 the same way we finished up 2021: by looking at some of the top Apple and tech stories with Ken Ray of macOSKen. Ken and Chuck finish up a discussion of the rise of the metaverse concept, then turn to an in-depth discussion of why Apple TV+ is different than other streaming services, and […]
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Ken Ray of macOSKen helps us take a look at some of the top Apple and tech-related stories of 2021. Ken and Chuck start out with the obvious choice: COVID-19 and what it meant for Apple at all levels. Then, they each pick an “imaginary” product that impacted things this year. That discussion starts with Apple Car […]
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David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith finish up this MacVoices Live! discussion by outlining what Apple gear they have on order, and commenting on the challenges of some of the online conference services. Then, the discussion goes on the rails…railroad rails. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Coinbase. For a […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus provides some more life advice as we wrap up a conversation that includes his career-long experiences with remote interactions, why brevity is such an important skill, especially now, and his thoughts on retirement. What Mac he is currently using (and loves), a hardware pick, and his evolving passion for woodworking. (Part 2) […]
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In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus provides some thoughts on how Apple has come through the pandemic, how augmented reality and virtual reality might affect our lives, and how business is evolving from both the human and tech standpoints. Bob also offers some advice to young people who are starting to enter the […]
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The MacVoices Live! super-panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Patrice Brend’Amour, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont got a little hot under the collar discussing the effects of the Facebook whistleblower’s congressional testimony, and why this might be different than past investigations into the social network’s behavior. Can a whistleblower with documentation affect change where […]
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We continue our conversation with Jay Miller about looking at tech companies through a social equity lens, and how their social efforts might affect consumer’s buying decisions. What happens when a company’s decision goes against your values…or mine? Does the company involved have an obligation to listen, or make a revision to a business decision? Should […]
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The third and final part of this MacVoices Live! conversation focused on an article in Inc. that seemed overly biased against Apple to at least one panel member. David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, and Mark Fuccio and host Chuck Joiner examine the piece, discuss how the media approaches Apple coverage, and disagree on what our reactions should […]
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Our most recent MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Kelly Guimont Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio both brought their own topics and discussed some from the audience. In Part 1, we attempted to answer the question, “Where are the M1 iMacs” and also started a discussion of why, ten years after his death, we are […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is back after too long an absence, and after being trapped at home during the recent severe winter weather in Texas. In the first part of our conversation, Bob tells us how he passed the time without tech, and provides some ideas on what you might do if and when it happens […]
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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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The most recent edition of MacVoices Live! was “Open Mic Night”, and the panel took advantage of it to discuss a wide variety of topics, starting off with the iPhone 12. David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, and Kelly Guimont covered their iPhone 12 buying plans, what gear they already have on order (or in hand) and what else might […]
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The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion with featured guest Mike T. Rose and the panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith continues with more about the DOJ action against Google and what it means for Apple, whether selecting a search engine is really what users want to do, and how the HomePod compares to Amazon and […]
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The third and final part of our virtual visit with Adam Engst of TidBITS, and the Apple CIDER user group gets into more questions and answers, with topics ranging from iPhone configurations, Tesla, sci-fi influencing tech design, AirPods vs. AirPods Pro, and why Adam thinks we will see another Apple event before the year is out. This edition of […]
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The second part of our conversation with Adam Engst of TidBITS, and the Apple CIDER user group of New York continued our discussion of 5G, got Adam’s take on MagSafe, and touched on the charger/headphone debate from both the cost and the environmental perspectives. Design changes in the iPhone 12 and more audience questions round out the session. (Part […]
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In Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! conversation with featured guest Peter Cohen and the panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Brittany Smith, we continue to discuss the attacks on Apple about its app store policies, and talk about what it will take for a foldable phone to become popular. One panel member even dares to speculate on exactly what […]
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After too long an absence, Peter Cohen joined us for a recent MacVoices Live!, along with Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, David Ginsburg, and Brittany Smith. Peter’s social media posts are always thought-provoking, even if you don’t agree with his position. He discusses the inspiration for his insights and provides some guidance on what not to do, then dissects the controversy stirred […]
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Our MacVoices Live! Open Mic Night session with David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Guy Serle shifted to our reflections on the loss of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, and then got serious about the conclusions drawn by the U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee about tech companies, including Apple. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20232.mp3 This edition of MacVoices is supported by […]
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Part 2 of our discussion with The Mac Observer’s Daily Observations Podcast hosts Bryan Chaffin, Kelly Guimont, and John Martellaro about Apple’s relationship and obligations to its competitors, investors, and users wraps up in this episode. More examples from other industries, and why they may or may not apply to the App Store and Apple’s platform, the options […]
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Some recent comments on The Mac Observer’s Daily Observations Podcast led to this debate on Apple’s relationship to its competitors with Bryan Chaffin, Kelly Guimont, and John Martellaro. In Part 1, we frame the question of whether Apple has obligations to its competitors to level the playing field when it comes to access to the iPhone as both […]
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Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! conversation with featured guest Brett Terpstra and the panel of David Ginsburg and Brittany Smith continues with more debate over subscription models, notifications of subscriptions, upgrades, and where SetApp fits into the picture. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Find the right person for your […]
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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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Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, and host Chuck Joiner continue their MacVoices Live discussion of how to safely run the Big Sur developer (or public) beta by making an external SSD recommendation, and dig in to the violation of Apple’s NDA by developers publishing benchmarks of the developer Mac mini units. Some of the other topics […]
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This edition of MacVoices Live, recorded as we get ready for the online version of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), features a discussion of how virtual conferences compare to the in-person variety. Kelly Guimont and Brittany Smith join host Chuck Joiner to discuss the things that we will have and the things we will miss this year. The […]
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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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Part 2 of our discussion with Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer starts with reading in bed with the iPad and ends with Apple TV+. In between we cover laptop use, Apple TV (the device), voice control expectations, Apple Pay, Apple Card, and why you should watch the season finale of The Blacklist. This edition of MacVoices is […]
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Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer has had some issues with Apple’s product release schedules in the past. He weighs in on how things have been going in recent months, both before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. Bryan also begins an evaluation of Apple’s products that continues in the second half of our discussion, and reveals why beaver makes […]
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TidBITS publisher Adam Engst continues his conversation on the 30th anniversary of their email newsletter, explaining why TidBITS avoided adopting publishing trends, why introducing graphics helps the reader, and in spite of all the changes, email remains the dominant consumption mechanism. Adam talks about how they became part of the community, created a loyal reader and supporter base, […]
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TidBITS, the longest running email newsletter on the Internet just had its 30th anniversary, and publisher Adam Engst celebrates by talking about how web development has become a discipline of its own, and how that affected TidBITs over the years. He covers the care they have taken to maintain their legacy story links intact during those […]
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The second part of the discussion on “How Long Should Tech Last” with the panel of Charles Edge, Ken Ray, Brett Terpstra, and host Chuck Joiner get into topics that include the costs of maintaining older hardware and software from both the end user as well as the manufacturer’s perspective, backward compatibility, and how you should budget for replacement. […]
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A discussion on “How Long Should Tech Last” starts with the realization that the hardware and software you buy today is, sooner or later, going to be obsolete. That may seem obvious when it comes to computers, less so when talking about smart speakers, home automation hardware, and other electronics. The panel of Charles Edge, Ken Ray, Brett […]
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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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Charlotte Henry of The Mac Observer examines Apple’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, not just from the monetary donations side, but also from the resources angle, and why Amazon, the streaming services and others are in the spotlight. Charlotte turns the tables and asks host Chuck Joiner for some of his judgements on Apple’s activities and what they might have […]
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Adam Engst discusses the state of iOS 13, iPadOS 13 and Catalina, why our smart assistants aren’t smart enough (yet), and why he is so steamed up about your data being sold. From Netflix to subscriptions, paragliding to printing address labels, and after 1,500 issues of TidBITS, Adam has a lot to say. This edition of […]
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Apple’s announcement of their quarterly results means we talk to Mark Fuccio about yet another new record-setting quarter, the coverage Apple gets from the financial press, how the coronavirus is and may affect them in the future. We also dig into the Trillion Dollar Club and where its members do and don’t compete, and what 5G […]
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Jeff Gamet gets us back on a regular schedule with a discussion that starts with how Apple is being evaluated and his experience with Apple TV+. Other topics covered include what is missing in the streaming video space, Jeff’s new MacBook Pro 16”, and the possibility of a new podcast. This edition of MacVoices is […]
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Charles Edge has a new project that will resonate with anyone who has ever touched a computer. The History of Computing podcast looks back at all aspects of computing…from punch cards to computer games to TOR, Charles puts his unique spin on all aspects of the industry that got us to where we are are, and […]
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In our final holiday gift guide show for 2019, we catch up with the folks who couldn’t make other recording times, so we adapted the format for them. Audio, security, productivity, and some off-the-wall selections were made by the panel of Andrew Orr, Rosemary Orchard, and Guy Serle. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers […]
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Our latest holiday Gift Guide show features a broad variety of picks from the panel of Bart Busschots, Charles Edge, and host Chuck Joiner. Gift ideas from security to photography, hardware to software will help you make progress on your holiday gift list. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LightStream. Low rates. Great Service. That’s Lending […]
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Even if Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, most of us still have people on our gift lists that need to be addressed. Peter Cohen, Barry Fulk, and host Chuck Joiner are on the job, providing more diverse and unusual gifts for you to give or get this holiday season. This edition of MacVoices is […]
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? The last MacVoices Gift Guide before the big holiday shopping weekend features some unusual picks from the panel of Elle Newman, Mike Schmitz, Brittany Smith, and host Chuck Joiner. Be sure to check this out before you shop! This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, […]
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The MacVoices Gift Guide series for 2019 rolls on, this time with the panel of Kirk McElhearn, Brett Terpstra, Wally Cherwinski, and host Chuck Joiner. This series of picks strays from tech in spots, but always comes home to focus on things that plug and play. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and […]
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Our third MacVoices holiday Gift Guide show might be the most diverse yet, with selections from hardware to software, from services to training, with entertaining comments and banter to boot from the panel of Norbert Frassa, Frederick Van Johnson, Mike T. Rose, and host Chuck Joiner. Enjoy! This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance […]
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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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Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer talks about the departure of Apple PR head Steve Dowling, the level of scrutiny Apple is subject to, and whether it is appropriate to invoke the name of Steve Jobs. What Apple is doing right and wrong at the moment, Bryan’s new hardware, and more fill our the conversation. MacVoices is […]
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Mark Fuccio did a little “back of the napkin” math on the potential effects of the new Apple Card, and shares his assumptions and results. What are the factors that set Apple Card apart, and are they important enough to change the credit card game? Has Apple already done that just by announcing the card? […]
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Bryan Chaffin is back to provide his thoughts on the evolution of Apple that is represented by the departures of Jony Ive and Angela Ahrendts. Will design now take a back seat in the production process? How will the retail and service experiences change in the Apple Store? Bryan holds forth on those questions, then turns […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is a brave man…brave enough to do a podcast during a thunderstorm! While the storm rages, Bob talks about his new book projects, his thoughts on the new beta OS’s from Apple, how Jony Ive’s departure will affect product design going forward, and some of the third-party services he uses to operate his […]
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Charlotte Henry has authored a new book on one of the hottest topics in today’s world, tech or otherwise. Not Buying It is Charlotte’s examination of “fake news” and the effect it is having on almost everything. Charlotte helps us define and identify fake news, what makes it different from simple rumor mongering, and why it isn’t […]
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Tim Cook made headlines with his, “We’re capitalists” statement at the Apple Shareholders Meeting. That might seem like an obvious thing, but the term has been politicized, and can lead to wrong conclusion. The panel of Peter Cohen, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, and host Chuck Joiner take on the subject in a discussion that covers why Apple is a […]
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The tech world is going crazy over the first announcements of foldable phones…but should it? The panel of Mark Fuccio, Andrew Orr, Brett Terpstra, and host Chuck Joiner discuss and debate the potential designs of a foldable phone, the challenges it would present for developers, and why augmented reality might be a better alternative. Should Apple get into the […]
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Our latest “5 Questions” episode features a discussion with John Martellaro of The Mac Observer. Find out what John uses, both hardware and software, to create some of the most thought-provoking articles on the tech web, and the surprising way he uses the Messages app. John also provides his thoughts on where we are with robots, and […]
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The panel of Josh Centers, Mark Fuccio, and host Chuck Joiner discuss whether we all expect too much from our technology. The conversation starts with the results of a comparison of Google Home, Apple’s Siri, and Amazon Alexa, then branches out to an examination of our evolving expectations. Did hardware and software really used to be more reliable, […]
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In a wide-ranging conversation, Jeff Gamet talks about his transition from tech journalist to TextExpander Evangelist, why podcasting is so important to him, and how the change is impacting (or not) his choice of productivity tools. MacBook Pro or iPad Pro? At home or on the road? Jeff talks about how it all fits together, and […]
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Ted Landau gives us an update on his home automation adventures, including experiences with some new hardware, why he chose what he did, and a review of what is and isn’t working. Then, Ted delivers some intriguing answers to our first ever Lightning Round of Apple topics. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the […]
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Travel, whether for business or pleasure, used to be fun. Now, it can be anything but. Host Chuck Joiner starts a new series of travel tips based on his own experiences and preferences to help make it a little easier. This first edition is, surprisingly, a group of non-tech tips that will make your traveling life, […]
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At AltConf in San Jose, one of the more unusual sessions came from Josh Michaels of Jetson Creative, who really put himself on the firing line by examining some of his own marketing failures as object lessons for other developers in attendance. Josh shares some of those failures, including his own story of having an app Sherlocked at this year’s […]
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Apple has an education-focused event coming up in Chicago, so it was perfect timing that The MacJury convened to discuss the topic of education from a tech perspective. Apple’s performance in the market, questions over Google’s entry and intentions with their push into school tech, and whether students need more or less security/privacy were all […]
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Mark Fuccio likes to dig into the facts behind the tech headlines, and joins us for our first Facebook Live show. Mark reveals his thoughts about the sales of iPhone iPhone X, what Spotify’s financials say about the long-term viability of the music streaming service, and why Apple Music is in a better position to […]
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Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer is back to update and enlighten us on the world of Bitcoin in general, and Bitcoin faucets in particular. You can earn Bitcoins without investing anything more than your time with this option. Bryan explains how it works, and why he is still bullish on the idea of cryptocurrencies. Then, […]
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Our two-part discussion of Apple as different types of companies concludes with a look at their moves toward being a media company. The first attempts have been made, and weren’t as successful as some would like. Did that matter? Why should they get into the media game at all? Will a focus on G or […]
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In the first of a two-part discussion, the MacJury looks at two different types of companies Apple is in the process of becoming. This time, the panel of Mark Fuccio, Ken Ray, and Chuck Joiner go in-depth on what Apple brings to the financial services table through Apple Pay, as well as person-to-person payments. Are […]
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MacNotable Ted Landau has had time to get up and running with his iPhone X, and has some stories to tell about the ways you can complete your upgrade, even if you are confused by the options. Overall, the transition went smooth, but Ted can’t say the same for the new upgrade to TiVO and its […]
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An update on why the MacVoices Dispatch is offline, and why Chuck’s Twitter account is suddenly marked private. Hacked! Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: – Audio in iTunes – Video […]
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John Martellaro, Senior Editor at The Mac Observer, is well versed in the tech of TVs, and delivers some insight into Apple’s new Apple TV 4K. Citing both technical details and practical considerations, John explains what Apple got right and the opportunities they left on the table with both the Apple TV and the Siri […]
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John F. Braun of Mac Geek Gab sits down for a Five Questions discussion that yield some surprising answers. John talks about his background in both the Mac and PC worlds, how he spends his computing day, his pay-for entertainment services, and his thoughts on the upcoming operating system upgrades. He isn’t happy with Home Kit, would […]
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Apple User Group MacGroup-Detroit just celebrated their 31st anniversary, and invited Adam Engst, Joe Kissell, and Chuck Joiner to celebrate with them. The panel takes questions from the audience and covers topics from Apple’s TV initiatives, iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, and the future of consumer electronics. Today’s edition is brought to you by Jamf […]
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Peter Cohen answers questions about his choices for productivity and organization, media and entertainment services services, iPhone apps, and his preferred writing tools. Along the way we get his thoughts on subscription software, and determine his surprising guilty pleasure. Today’s edition is brought to you by Jamf and their Jamf Now software that helps you […]
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At Macstock 2017, the most senior Macstock attendee, Dr. Edna Doyle, talks about how she was introduced to the Mac, what Apple gear she has, and how she uses it. Edna thinks that everyone, including seniors, should be enthusiastic about technology and explains why. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You […]
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Ted Landau was keeping a keen eye on Apple’s announcements at the WWDC keynote, and provides his take on the most important among them, but from a personal perspective. Ted selects his top three, talks about why he’s all but given up on his MacBook Pro, why he won’t be buying an iMac Pro (but would […]
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On the Road to Macstock, Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer gives us a taste of the kind of timely analysis of events that he will deliver to the audience in Woodstock IL in July. This time, Bryan provides his thoughts on Project Titan, Apple’s automotive project, and what Tim Cook’s comments really mean. Bryan has a reputation for […]
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Ted Landau is back to provide his thoughts on Apple’s now-announced plans for the Mac Pro, iMac, and Mac mini. We now know all those “The Mac is dead” stories were just that. Ted looks at whether they were genuine, or just click-bait, why the Mac Pro wasn’t what pros were looking for, and what an […]
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Ken Ray of MacOSKen is the perfect person to give a balanced perspective on the Apple-in-crisis-du-jour stories that seem to be at the top of the tech news headlines constantly. Ken steps back and looks at why these stories seem to be so popular, whether they might hold any measure of truth, and why their outcomes are […]
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After having an opportunity to work with the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for a few months, the MacJury panel of Jeff Carlson, Dr. Robert Carter, and Jeff Gamet convened to discuss their experiences. The panel examines the many controversies surrounding this machine and determine any of them were justified, including the choice of only USB-C ports, the […]
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MacNotable Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer books a little time in therapy to talk about CES and Millennials before diving into a lively discussion of why Apple needs to be involved in politics. Using examples both obvious and surprising, Bryan makes his case and debates the performance of Apple as a company and and Tim Cook […]
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Jeff Gamet of The Mac Observer joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at how journalists approach trade shows like CES. From the first round of press releases to post-event contact, Jeff provides suggestions on vendors and exhibitors can improve their chances of getting the coverage they seek, and improving the quality of that coverage. The conversation covers […]
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MacPaw has a new idea in software sales and distribution called Setapp. Described as a “Netflix for software”, Setapp gives you access to (right now) over sixty different software packages for a low monthly subscription price. MacPaw CEO Oleksandr Kosovan joined MacJury panel members Jeff Gamet, Brett Terpstra and host Chuck Joiner to discuss how Setapp benefits both […]
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Bryan Chaffin makes up for lost time with discussions of what the new MacBook Pro does and doesn’t offer, and the need for Force Touch/3D Touch, Touch ID and the Touch Bar to be consistent across Apple products. Tim Cook’s performance as Apple CEO, Apple product placement in the media, the demand for the new […]
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Paul Kafasis, the head man at Rogue Amoeba, gives us a brief update on the new version of their AirFoil application that lets you send audio from your Mac to Google Chromecast before settling in to answer five probing questions. Paul talks about how he listens to music and what gear he prefers, why his […]
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Members of The MacJury convened after having varied, but adequate, amounts of time with their new iPhone 7 models to talk about their impressions. Some of the topics you might expect were evaluations of the camera, home button, lack of headphone jack and the two new color options. What you wouldn’t expect are discussions of […]
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After a few hours to contemplate the evidence, The MacJury convened to analyze and examine the announcements of Apple’s "See You On The 7th" event. Discussing the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, The Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Nike+, new Beats headphones, new camera technology, the loss of the earphone jack, the introduction […]
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Michael Horton is back again to talk about what topics are driving the agenda at the upcoming SuperMeet in Amsterdam. The rules for video storytelling are once again being re-written with the spread of virtual Reality and 360-degree video. Mike provides some thoughts on where they are appropriate, how they are being used, and how […]
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Tonya Engst is back for an eclectic conversation that starts out with how she is approaching macOS Sierra beta and what she’s looking forward to. Then she shares her thoughts on work life balance and the implications for "keeping up" or not, as well as a different way to look at the issue of hardware […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac" LeVitus talks about his upcoming books, macOS Sierra for Dummies and iPhone for Dummies, 10th edition, reports on the progress of Working Smarter for Mac Users, and discusses some of the software and methods he uses to get things done. He talks about why Pokémon Go was only on his iPhone for […]
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At AltConf in San Francisco, Jaimee Newberry provides an update on WWDCGirls, the gathering of women at WWDC that has grown over time. Jaimee addresses the need for such a gathering and how they are preparing for their evolution into something new, Women at WWDC. Jaime also covers her own career with Martian Craft, building […]
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At AltConf, Leander Kahney of Cult of Mac talks about the state of web publishing from a business perspective, how the relationship between Apple and the press has evolved, Siri, his new Kahney’s Korner podcast, and more. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Atlasssian, the makers of software that helps teams team everywhere team […]
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Glenn Fleishman has put together two different books about the new messaging/collaboration service, Slack. In Take Control of Slack Basics, Glenn gets you up and running with all you need to know to take full advantage of the many features, obvious and not-so-obvious, to help you and your team communicate and be productive. Take Control […]
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The next turn on The Road to Macstock takes us to a conversation with Tom Piper, who will represent the Apple User Group Advisory Board. Tom’s presentation will focus on the place of user groups in today’s computing world. He tells us about it, as well as how his iPad Pro has almost completely taken […]
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The MacJury takes on the topic of streaming music with a look at what services they use, how they use them. and why. Surprisingly, streaming isn’t the only answer to their music consumption. The panel of Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Ken Ray and host Chuck Joiner also discuss why they still buy CDs (and it […]
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On the Road to Macstock, we talk getting things accomplished with Mike Schmitz. Mike will give us an introduction to his favorite productivity app at the conference, and teases with some of his thinking on how to get organized for both production and just plain sanity. He also talks about some of the notes apps […]
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On The Road to Macstock, Jodi Spangler and Melissa Davis talk about their team presentation that will focus on senior citizens and computing. Both are independent Apple consultants, but often go far beyond those boundaries. How being women affects what they do, their approach to servicing their clients, and some surprising favorite tools for being […]
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This time around, Ted Landau gives us his thoughts on a wide variety of topics. The iPad Pro 9.7" and the smart keyboards, Apple’s financials and his primary uses for the iPad start things out. The development of the iMac, how to store and find files, Ted’s approach to new apps, the purchase of TiVo […]
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Joe Kissell has a new Take Control book that is unlike any of his previous efforts. Are Your Bits Flipped? helps you understand some common tech misconceptions that can make you more efficient and appreciate the way the world works. From something as simple as the way you open apps on your Mac to what […]
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Members of The MacJury spent the first weekend with the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and got together to discuss their impressions and how it stacks up against its larger brother, and against the previous iPad Air 2. Configurations, Apple Pen support and why it isn’t just for artists, the new speaker system, consumption device vs. […]
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We start a new series to celebrate and support Macstock Conference & Expo and The Midwest Mac BBQ with a visit by Mike Potter and Barry Fulk, the organizers of the two events. This year, they have combined to create a great weekend of tech education and socialization in the Chicago suburbs. Mike and Barry […]
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The MacJury takes on the announcements made by Apple at their March event, discussing the importance of a lower price for the Apple Watch, the new iPhone SE, and the new 9.7" iPad Pro. The pros, cons, and what the evolution of these devices means is covered by the panel of Jackie Dove, John Martellaro, […]
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Wendy Cherwinski provides some perspective on effective communications, both in person and on social media. As a specialist in spoken word and executive communications, Wendy is in a unique position to observe how the changes that technology, Twitter, and Facebook have affected how we communicate. She shares her recommendations on how to engage your audience […]
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MacNotables Adam Engst and Tonya Engst, both of TidBITS and Take Control Books, and MacVoices’ host Chuck Joiner join the Southern California Macintosh Owners | Users Group (SMOG) for a 25th anniversary celebration of their group to talk about essential iOS apps. Some basic productivity app recommendations, some more specialized apps, web publishing platform options […]
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