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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.
Our conversation with Josh Centers about his new Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 continues with a look at the challenges of keeping up with iOS changes and their impact on different devices. We address the confusion between iOS and hardware changes and consider the fragmentation in the iPhone lineup. We touch on the limited improvement […]
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Josh Centers looks at the new features in Apple’s latest mobile operating systems in new book, Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. We start with small refinements in iOS 17, collaborative efforts in Apple feature set and limitations of the voice assistant, Josh also touches in changes in the camera zoom features, his experience with the […]
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Bryan Chaffin is back to decision his decision to self-publish his upcoming novel. He shares the tasks he’s been working on, from creating a cover to formatting e-books for different platforms. We talk about distribution options, express concerns about author compensation in Spotify’s audiobook library, and emphasize the importance of libraries in supporting authors. Bryan plans […]
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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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In the second part of our conversation with Jeff Carlson, author of Take Control of Your Digital Photos, 3rd Edition, we talk more about tools to organize your digital photos. While there is no universal solution, and each individual’s situation is unique, Jeff shares valuable tips and hints for handling photos, Then we shift to workflows […]
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Jeff Carlson, author of Take Control of Your Digital Photos, 3rd Edition discusses the growing challenge of managing the increasing volume of digital photos, primarily stemming from smartphones and other devices. The conversation explores the lack of time for photo organization and the need for efficient strategies to process and edit photos. Jeff also introduces […]
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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 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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In Part 2 of our conversation about Adobe Lightroom: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features author Jeff Carlson explores the usability of Lightroom’s features for landscape photography and the masking feature,which allows for precise adjustments without affecting the rest of the image. The importance of understanding Lightroom’s capabilities is emphasized, and the Jeff explains how this book aims […]
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Jeff Carlson joins us to discuss his new book, Adobe Lightroom: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features. The book is divided into a course section and a compendium section, offering practical exercises and advanced features explanations. Jeff addresses the confusion around Lightroom’s different versions and highlight Lightroom Classic’s extensive capabilities. He also explores Lightroom’s AI-based masking […]
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Joe Kissell is back to discuss his latest book, Take Control of Your Passwords. First up is the ever-increasing importance of password hygiene in our digital age as passwords remain an easy target for hackers. We delved into Passkeys, a more secure alternative to traditional passwords, and the recent developments in their adoption, including support […]
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Joe Kissell finishes our discussion of the 9th edition of Take Control of iCloud with some updates on iCloud for windows, and details on one feature of iCloud, what can happen and why, and what you need to be VERY careful with it. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Kolide ensures […]
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Joe Kissell has just updated Take Control of iCloud to the 9th edition, more than another Take Control book. Joe discusses the upsides and downsides of end-to-end encryption via Apple’s Advanced Data Protection, and what it means for older devices. iCloud is integrated in with many Apple services. We also look at moving between different country versions […]
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Our conversation with Joe Kissell, author of the sixth edition of Take Control of 1Password, continues with some of the features that the new version makes possible. They include a great feature for security-minded travelers who cross borders, the secure sharing of passwords, and SSH keys. We discuss the many ways 1Password keeps your data safe, why […]
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Joe Kissell has updated Take Control of 1Password to the sixth edition, and our conversation about the new edition starts off helping you understand how and why the move to the Electron version of the app has caused so much controversy. If you think that is a bad thing, you need hear why Joe feels […]
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Our “About An Hour With Jeff Carlson on Apple Watch” has the author of Take Control of Apple Watch discussing Apple Pay and Apple Watch, the inevitable watch bands, and what he does pretty much every day on his watch. Jeff also discusses watch face customization and some of the options available. (Part 2) This edition […]
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Recently, on a special Take Control Books / MacVoices live event on YouTube, we spent “About An Hour” with Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Apple Watch, taking questions from the audience and discussing the focus of his book. Jeff discusses why he would tell anyone to buy an Apple Watch, how to choose between the cellular vs. […]
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Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner paid a virtual visit to the Diablo Valley Mac User Group, and the discussion was wide-ranging from start to finish. We started off talking about some changes at TidBITS, the challenges of covering Apple news and how it has changed through the years. Next, Adam discusses why his visit to an Apple Store after a […]
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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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In the second part of our “About An Hour With Josh Centers” live event, Josh covers productivity challenges of iPad vs. MacBook and shares his screen to show off Home Screen customization. Questions from the audience chat, Focus modes, and Lock Screen security round to the show. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported […]
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In our first-ever “About An Hour With” live event on the MacVoices channel on YouTube, Josh Centers, the author of Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, starts off with when and why to update to the new OS versions, the Home app and Matter, and changes with Apple Books. Josh also takes questions and […]
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Our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new edition of Take Control of Apple Watch continues with a discussion of the discoverability of features and controls on the Apple Watch and in the Watch app, what can you do Siri and the Apple Watch, and why it helps to have a guide to everything the Apple Watch […]
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Jeff Carlson has updated his Take Control of Apple Watch to the third edition, covering the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. We start with the general question of how important is an Apple Watch in today’s world for a variety of reasons and discuss the Backtrack feature and how it works, even if you […]
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Josh Centers has published Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for Take Control Books, just in time for you to find out all about the new versions of Apple’s mobile operating systems. Josh talks about some of the bugs that have cropped up since the release, such as the “vibrating camera” issue with the new iPhones 14, […]
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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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The tone for our recent wide-ranging conversation with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus was set early as Bob formally announced his retirement. Always outspoken, Bob explained why that means he will be leaving Texas, some of his plans for the coming year, and a couple of the services that will help him do it. We also spent some time looking […]
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In the second part of our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new computational photography column, we take a hard look at some examples that go way beyond just making your photos look good. Jeff also covers some examples of how computational photography can help you do things that you might never be able to do […]
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Jeff Carlson has a new column at PopPhoto where he is covering computational photography. What is there to know beyond the iPhone? Quite a bit, actually. Jeff explains why computational photography is a real thing for not just taking but also editing photos as well as changing photo workflows. He shares some examples of each […]
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In his new update to Take Control of Your Digital Storage from Take Control Books, Jeff Carlson adds to our understanding of how our mass storage devices interact and perform with macOS Big Sur, and how that differs from previous versions of the system software. From Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 to managing APFS volumes and questions over the snapshots, […]
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Glenn Fleishman wraps up our discussion of his newest effort, Take Control of Untangling Connections for Take Control Books with discussions of Thunderbolt cables, USB-C compatibility, and more. Glenn also touches briefly on his Take Control of Your Apple ID, and why it is different from his other Take Control projects. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control […]
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In his newest Take Control book, Take Control of Untangling Connections, Glenn Fleishman takes on the extremely challenging task of making sense of the many cable, connector, and function standards that you may run into. From the multiple variations of USB to DisplayPort and HDMI, Glenn gives us tips and tricks on what works best for […]
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Kirk McElhearn has authored the second edition of Take Control of Audio Hijack for Take Control Books that covers the newest edition of Rogue Amoeba’s audio utility, version 4. Our discussion starts with some of the use cases that both Kirk and Chuck have encountered, including the benefits of Audio Hijack for podcasting and education. […]
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We all want privacy on the Internet, but does that include a right to anonymity? Charlotte Henry discusses the fallout around the revealing of the identities of the Bored Ape Yacht Club by Buzzfeed, and the journalistic considerations involved. We cover not only the responsibilities of the journalist, but also of her site, and the retributions […]
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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 conversation with Jeff Carlson, the author of the new Adobe Photoshop Elements Visual Quickstart Guide, wraps up with an examination of some of the other capabilities of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 that are geared more helping you do more with your photos beyond the edits. Photo scrapbooking, typography, sky replacements, and much more are covered by Jeff, as […]
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? Jeff Carlson, the author of the new Adobe Photoshop Elements Visual Quickstart Guide, helps us understand who this version of Photoshop is for and what makes it different. Just because it isn’t the full, professional version doesn’t mean that it isn’t packing a whole lot of power. In part 1 of our conversation, Jeff explains how the […]
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Our conversation with Joe Kissell about Take Control of iCloud, 8th Edition continues as Joe discusses some of the newer iCloud+ features that include Hide My Email, iCloud Private Relay, and using your own domain with the new iCloud features. Joe also has some strong feelings about the value of iCloud+, and why he’s looking forward to getting back […]
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Joe Kissell is back after a move to a new country with Take Control of iCloud, 8th Edition. There’s a whole lot new in iCloud; Joe takes us through some of the features that are popular but not necessarily well understood, including why all iCloud syncing isn’t the same, why you need to be aware of what happens […]
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The conclusion of our conversation with Jeff Carlson about Take Control of Apple Watch, Second Edition turns to the past and present evolution of Watch apps. How the sensors in the newer watches have enabled some of that evolution, how the incremental changes make a big difference in your use of the Apple Watch, and some reminders […]
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? Jeff Carlson has updated Take Control of Apple Watch to the second edition, to cover the latest hardware and software for Apple’s wearable. We talk about what’s new in Apple Watch 7 and watchOS 8, and how Apple’ has kept a significant number of the previous iterations of Apple Watch useful and relevant. (Part 1) This […]
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Our conversation with Glenn Fleishman concludes with some of his thoughts from his new Take Control of Cryptocurrency, and who it is for: the investor or the speculator. Glenn also talks about some of his other latest activities, including a flong show-and-tell on YouTube. (Yes, flong). (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the […]
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Our conversation with Glenn Fleishman continues as we talk about the latest edition of Take Control of iOS & iPadOS Privacy and Security and the new Take Control of Securing Your Mac. Glenn discusses some of the new security features in macOS Monterey, updates to iCloud that includes email and web surfing security options, and the four different […]
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Glenn Fleishman is back to talk about some of the many Take Control books he updated and wrote during the pandemic lockdown. We start out with a review of all the titles, then settle in to Take Control of Find My and AirTags. Glenn explains the three different parts of the Find My service, makes sense of devices […]
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The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about his latest book, Take Control of Monterey, turns to his thoughts on the redesign of Safari, tab groups, Apple Mail, and Shortcuts. Joe also ponders a different method of feature roll-outs, and how and why some features may still work on release day. (Ironically, as we were […]
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Joe Kissell has released his latest Take Control book, Take Control of Monterey, to help both those running the beta release of the new macOS, as well as those who will want to install it right away upon its release. We start off with the overall impressions of Monterey, then move on to some of […]
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Our conversation with Josh Centers about his new book, Take Control of iOS15 and iPadOS15, concludes with Josh talking about the translation capabilities, the controversial CSAM policies and functions Apple is implementing, and how the public beta process has affected the iOS and iPadOS development. Josh also talks about whether you should upgrade on Day 1 or wait just […]
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Josh Centers will help you get up to speed the Apple’s newest operating systems in his new book, Take Control of iOS15 and iPadOS15 for Take Control Books. Josh starts our our conversation in an unusual way: discussing the features that will not be part of the initial releases, and why that’s not a bad thing. Then, we […]
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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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The latest effort from Jeff Carlson helps you tap the AI power of the terrific photo editing program Luminar AI. In The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar AI, Jeff explains the availability of the newest features and how Luminar has evolved. While Luminar AI makes it easy to take advantage of those features, Jeff explains how you can go […]
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The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about the updates to two of his Take Control books, Take Control of Your Passwords and Take Control of 1Password, focuses on the second, and why 1Password is our password manager of choice. Joe talks about the newest capabilities of the premier password manager, including better […]
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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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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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Our conversation with Glenn Fleishman wraps up with some comments by Glenn about two of his other recently updated books. Take Control of Your Apple ID is important for anyone who has an Apple account and wants to make the most of it. Take Control of Home Security Cameras has been updated with new information. Glenn shares […]
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The second part of our conversation with Glenn Fleishman wraps up our discussion of the M1 Macs, his new Take Control of Your M-Series Mac and what makes them different. Backups, especially online and Time Machine backups are more important than others. New startup and security options abound. Then, Glenn talks security for all Macs in […]
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Glenn Fleishman has been very busy with his Take Control titles, and we were able to get him to take a break just long enough to talk about his newest books and updates. In the first of a multi-part discussion, we dig in to Take Control of Your M-Series Mac. The new Apple M1 Macs […]
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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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Michael E. Cohen has updated his Take Control of Pages to the Third Edition as you continues to educate us on the changes, updates, and improvements to Apple’s word processing/page layout program. Michael talks about both of those capabilities, how to switch between them, some of the newest updates, and how he revised the book with the […]
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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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In the second part of our discussion with Josh Centers about the 1.3 version of his Take Control of Apple Home Automation, we get his take on the new interface changes to the Home app in iOS 14, and get a few more recommendations on what HomeKit devices to buy, and how to evaluate them. (Part 2 […]
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The second part of our conversation with Jeff Carlson about the new edition of Take Control of Apple Watch, focuses on the new blood oxygen sensor capabilities, the benefits of the ability to share watch faces, and of course, the hand washing alerts. Jeff also picks two apps as examples of how the evolution of watchOS […]
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One of the newest releases from Take Control Books is the updated version of Take Control of Podcasting by Andy Affleck. In Part 1, Andy gives a little background on podcasting, talks about why it has been so long between updates, and why iPads and iPhones are good, but not yet great as podcast creation devices. The evolution […]
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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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Glenn Fleishman has two new Take Control books to help you get more out of a popular video conferencing service. Take Control of Zoom Essentials is a free book and designed to get you up and running with the basics. If you want to take full advantage of all of Zoom’s capabilities, then Take Control of Zoom is for you. In Part […]
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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 MacVoices Live! conversation with featured guest Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus and panel members Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Frank Petrie, and Warren Sklar continues with more about Bob’s new book, GarageBand For Dummies, Second Edition. That part of the discussion includes comparisons of GarageBand and Logic Pro, who each is for, and learning curves. Then, the panel just couldn’t stay away […]
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In spite of a technical difficulty, MacVoices Live! went on with featured guest Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus and panel members Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Frank Petrie, and Warren Sklar. In Part 1, Bob talked about his newest effort, GarageBand For Dummies, Second Edition. He explains why it was time for a revision, the track he recorded and used for his examples, and […]
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We start the second part of our conversation with Josh Centers, the author of Take Control of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, with a review of some of the privacy and security features Apple has built in to iOS 14. Some of those include video and camera use indicators, limited photo roll access by default, and why […]
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Josh Centers has completely re-written his guide to Apple’s mobile operating systems in Take Control of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. Josh explains how the App Library in iOS 14 works, why it might look like your apps are in two places at once (but aren’t), and how management of those apps is just a little different. […]
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The second part of our MacVoices Live! conversation with featured guest Michael E. Cohen and the panel of Mark Fuccio, David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, and host Chuck Joiner wrapped up our discussion of the on-going App Store saga with some interesting parallels to other industries. Then, we turn to the history of eBooks, and Michael’s history with their predecessors such as […]
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Michael E. Cohen was the latest featured guest on MacVoices Live!, heading up the panel of Mark Fuccio, David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, and host Chuck Joiner. We started off having Michael explain why his Take Control of Pages book has so many revisions and is such a challenge, Apple’s (and Michael’s) history with word processing, and the recent developments in […]
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Shelly Brisbin was the featured guest on a recent edition of MacVoices Live!, where she joined David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, and host Chuck Joiner. Shelly was installing the iOS 14 beta live to prepare to research the next edition of her book, iOS Access for All. We discussed backups and betas, the new iMacs and why she […]
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In the second part of our discussion with Joe Kissell about the seventh edition of his Take Control of iCloud, Joe explains why iCloud is the best, most reliable version of Apple’s file sharing and online storage service yet, how their simplification approach sometimes delivers the opposite and the issues that can create, and how he covers […]
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Joe Kissell has updated his Take Control of iCloud to the seventh edition, the first in Take Control history. Can iCloud finally replace Dropbox? Joe tells us why the answer is a definite “maybe”, depending on your needs. He goes through some of the considerations, and also why you may or may not want to store […]
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Our conversation with Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Your Digital Storage, continues with a focus on whether or not you should consider a fusion drive, the benefits and drawbacks of those big, cheap hard drive, the rainbow color designations of various types of drives and more. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is […]
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Storage might not be the first thing on your mind but it is where you store your data, so it is important to understand it. That’s why Jeff Carlson has updated his Take Control of Your Digital Storage to further address APFS (Apple File System) features, functions, and issues that you might run into as you dig further into […]
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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 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 draws on information from his Take Control of Your Digital Storage to help us understand macOS snapshots. A function of recent version of macOS, snapshots facilitate backups and data recovery in a way that is similar to, but different from, Time Machine. In the first part of the discussion, Jeff and Chuck develop […]
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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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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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We continue our discussion with Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Apple Watch from Take Control Books, digging into the question of Apple Watch apps and the Watch App Store, as well as health-related apps and features. Enormous progress has been made in the latter as the Watch has evolved; Jeff reminds us of some of those […]
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Jeff Carlson just finished his latest effort, Take Control of Apple Watch for Take Control Books, a detailed examination of the capabilities of the current version of the hardware and software, with a nod to the future. In the first part of our discussion, Jeff covers the evolution of a Take Control Crash Course into a full-fledged 1.0 version of […]
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Michael E. Cohen digs deeper into some of the concepts in his new Take Control book, Apple Interface Mysteries in the second half of our conversation. Again, he draws on past experience to explain how some of the interface elements we all know came about, and why they aren’t always as intuitive as we would like. Be […]
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Jeff Carlson covers more photo editing tips from his latest effort, The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar 4. In the second part of our discussion, we talk about RAW files, whether they come from a DSLR or from your iPhone, and the difference it can make to your final result. Jeff recommends some apps to shoot with, […]
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Jeff Carlson is back to discuss photo editing from a different perspective. In his The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar 4, we get a look at a new way to enhance our photos. While Luminar has all the usual capabilities, Jeff explains how it uses slider controls to simplify what, in other programs, might take multiple difficult […]
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In second part of our discussion with iOS Access for All author Shelly Brisbin, she talks about how iOS and macOS compares to other platforms, who’s making progress in the accessibility area, and how they are doing it. Shelly also explains what she would recommend to first-time buyers of accessibility tech, how to choose, and what she would […]
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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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Glenn Fleishman has a brand new book, Take Control of Home Security Cameras, which goes way behind just buying one and connecting it. Glenn joins us to discuss the origin of the book, some of the factors you need to consider when selecting a camera, and what you can do if you’ve already got a camera in your […]
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Joe Kissell is back with a new edition of Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal, the third edition of this book that will help you get comfortable with one of the most mis-understood parts of macOS. Joe explains how Catalina made this new version necessary, and walks us through understanding what the Command Line […]
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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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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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Jason Snell helps you get the most out of Apple’s stock photo apps in the new edition of Take Control of Photos. In this discussion, Jason dives into the power of machine learning, what you can and can’t achieve with Photos on which devices, and names a supplemental app that helps fill in some desirable features. He […]
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The advent of macOS Catalina brought major changes to the apps that manage and play various types of media. Kirk McElhearn helps us navigate those changes in his new Take Control of macOS Media Apps. iTunes is gone, and in its place are separate apps Music, Podcasts, TV, and Books, with all syncing now handled through the […]
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Joe Kissell has written the new Take Control of DEVONthink, a guide to the massive update of this powerful data management program. Joe discusses some of the new features, how he uses it, and how he approached a program that has so many features and capabilities, both new and legacy. Not sure if DEVONthink is for […]
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David Sparks tells us why his Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition had to be completely re-written because of some of the new and powerful options Apple provided when iOS 13 hit the streets. David talks about some of the new capabilities including, new ability to work with NFC stickers, HomeKit integration, developer actions, and more. […]
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Josh Centers talks about the newest versions of Apple’s mobile operating systems and his new book, Take Control of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. The forking of iOS brings new capabilities specific to iPhones and iPads, and Josh outlines some of those changes, including new Safari capabilities for iPad, the sci-fi-like Voice Control, iCloud Drive enhancements, […]
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In Take Control of Catalina, Scholle McFarland starts us on the path to getting the most out of Apple’s latest macOS. She tells us what to expect when you first boot up the new 64-bit operating system, how to use Sidecar to get the best performance and outlines some new Continuity features. She also gives […]
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Joe Kissell is back to tell us about what it took to upgrade and update the Take Control Books web site. What’d been a longer-term project suddenly had to be completed in short order. Joe explains what happened, the challenges of building a modern site from the ashes of the old, and the additional enhancements that are planned. […]
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With Adobe appearing in the tech headlines for a variety of reasons recently, we wanted to talk to Victor Agreda about an article he penned for TidBITS. Victor related his experiences with Pixelmator Pro, and how it compared to Photoshop CC, with a focus on some specific features, and why you might want to review your pixel […]
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You might know Charlotte Henry from her articles on The Mac Observer, or from her appearances on The Daily Observations Podcast, but we wanted to know more. Charlotte takes on our “5 Questions” format, addressing how she gathers information, some of the tools she uses, what her preferred networks are, the part music plays in her […]
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Michael E. Cohen has been busy creating the new Take Control of PDFpen, which covers not only the new PDFpen 11, but also all versions of PDFpen for both macOS and iOS. Michael introduces us to the new features of Smile’s PDF utility that are highlighted by an addition to the editing bar, new Library capabilities, […]
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Robyn Weisman has released her first Take Control book, Take Control of Your Browser, to help us get the most out of one of the most-used applications on your devices, no matter which one you prefer. In her first time on MacVoices, Robyn explains why she wanted to author this book, discusses what browsers she uses, and […]
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Two of Joe Kissell’s most important books are Take Control of Your Online Privacy and Take Control of Your Passwords, and both have just been updated. Joe joins us to talk about why you should be suspicious about just about anything online. By not being suspicious, you are not just potentially compromising your privacy, but the privacy of […]
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Josh Centers and Take Control Books have updated Take Control of Apple Home Automation to version 1.1 to cover some of the changes that have occurred in the world of HomeKit, Apple’s home automation platform. From vendors focusing just on HomeKit to the expansion into TVs, Josh talks about why it is his favorite solution for control […]
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Adam Engst and Josh Centers have updated Take Control of Preview to version 1.1 to cover some of the changes, both positive and negative, to Apple’s super useful utility. While recent updates have introduced a couple bugs, it remains a tool that every Mac user should be familiar with. Adam and Josh review some of the changes, […]
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Think you know everything Siri can do? Think again. Scholle McFarland shares some little-known capabilities as we discuss her new book, Take Control of Siri. Privacy has been a key point in understanding what Siri can and can’t accomplish, and why. Scholle talks about why she has only Siri in her home, some of the things it […]
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We caught up with Glenn Fleishman to chat about three of his Take Control Books. The most recent, Take Control of Slack is not only for the new Slack user, but also the experienced individual who wants to access features that aren’t always obvious, but are always useful. Glenn talks about the history of the service, how it […]
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Joe Kissell makes up for lost time in his first MacVoices appearance for 2019 by highlighting updates to six, count ‘em, six Take Control titles, including: Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac Take Control of Speeding Up your Mac Take Control of […]
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Josh Centers has a new book, Take Control of Notes, that covers all versions of Apple’s note utility – Mac, iOS, and web. Josh explains why he decided to drop all the other note programs, some of the surprising things you can include in your notes, and why you don’t have to have an Apple Pencil to […]
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? Apple keeps making Pages better, and Michael E. Cohen continues to revise Take Control of Pages to keep up. After delving a bit into the history of Pages, Michael takes us through a whirlwind list of the changes and updates to the program’s page layout and word processing capabilities. Those improvements aren’t limited to the Mac, […]
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Jason Snell helps you get the most out of Apple’s photo utilities in his new book, Take Control of Photos. An evolution from a previous title, Jason’s latest effort expands on that to cover both Photos in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave. He talks about why the format of this book is more in tune with how […]
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Joe Kissell is back, but in a couple different roles this time. Joe was the tech editor for the new Take Control of Your Apple ID by Glenn Fleishman, as well as the publisher. What does a tech editor do? Joe explains before digging in to why your Apple ID should be simple…but is not. Why you do […]
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Joe Kissell is back with an important update to Take Control of 1Password. This is the fourth edition, and a relatively quick update from the previous version. This was necessary because of the rapid changes in the security landscape, and 1Password’s response. Joe talks about what some of those changes are, because of both what the bad […]
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Wally Cherwinski has authored a new book targeted at making video creation more approachable…and he has hit the mark! Video To Go is for anyone who wants to create engaging video, but doesn’t want to get mired down in technical details. While Wally provides some specific ideas about how to shoot, he also teaches you how […]
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David Sparks has released not one but two brand new Field Guides to help make you a “digital ninja”. In the Siri Shortcuts Field Guide, David doesn’t just show you how to use the latest Apple productivity tool, but lets you download his example shortcuts so you can modify them to suit your own needs, […]
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Our storage needs are growing every day. Photos, videos, documents…we are all getting and keeping more, and that’s why Jeff Carlson wrote Take Control of Your Digital Storage. From hard drives to SSDs, NAS to RAID, iCloud to Dropbox, Jeff helps us understand how it all works, and what you need. We talk to him about the […]
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Jeff Porten is the author of the latest release from Take Control Books. Take Control of Your Productivity is a bit different than previous Take Control titles, covering a broad range of productivity topics. Jeff talks about how he approaches questions of philosophy, techniques, and tools, blending them all together with his personal advice on […]
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David Sparks has released the latest in his series of ebooks, The iPhone Field Guide. He explains how he broke down such a diverse and detailed topic to help you get the most out of your iPhone, whether you are a new user or have had one since the beginning. From the simplest tips to some […]
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Joe Kissell has updated Take Control of Apple Mail to the fourth edition to cover the ongoing evolution of Apple’s built-in email program, and it has been a long time coming. Joe explains why, and vents a bit of frustration with some of the alternations made to something that many Apple users depend on. More changes have occurred […]
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Michael E. Cohen was back to do a Facebook Live to explain why there is an extensive update to his just-updated Take Control of Pages. Michael covers why this update was bigger than the last, why you may want to invest in an Apple Pencil, and how you can now do annotations in the iOS version. […]
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Michael E. Cohen and Take Control Books have released a new edition of Take Control of Pages, to bring it up to date with all new functions and capabilities that Apple has been bringing to the Mac, iOS, and online versions of the word processing/page layout program. Michael talks us through the re-write of Pages, […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has taken his push for productivity to another level, announcing his new Working Smarter for Mac Users online course. Bob talks about what you can learn in the course, why he advocates trying lots of different tips to see what works for you, and offers an amazing MacVoices-only discount. He also talk about […]
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Internet of Things devices and automation are hot topics, and we’ve got the man who wrote the book. Josh Centers newest release is Take Control of Apple Home Automation, and he has plenty of tips and tricks for both beginners and those who have already started controlling their homes. Focusing on Apple’s HomeKit, Josh explains the advantages […]
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While Josh Centers has updated his Take Control of Apple TV to cover the latest hardware and software releases, that doesn’t mean that he isn’t paying attention to the competing devices. He shares his thoughts on what Apple has done right and not-so-right, but also talks about Roku, Amazon Fire, and the Google offerings. Whether […]
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In Take Control of Your Digital Photos, Jeff Carlson not only updates his existing Take Control book with a new title, but expands on his coverage of the topic by including both the Mac and Windows in the mix. Before explaining why, Jeff and host Chuck Joiner talk about the world of wedding photographers, but quickly move on […]
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Joe Kissell is back for his first appearance of 2018, and talks about new editions of two of his books that are important to anyone who uses a computer or online device of any kind. In Take Control of Your Passwords, Joe updates his advice on making your passwords as secure as you can, and with Take Control […]
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MacNotable Tonya Engst returns to talk about a new Take Control book of her very own, Take Control of Mac Basics. This title is based on an earlier book, but gets into more detail and new territory. Tonya talks about how the approached the project, why she decided not to cover some things, and which kind […]
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After a very long wait, the new version of Scrivener is out, and along with it, Take Control of Scrivener 3 by Kirk McElhearn. From a streamlined interface to new tools, Kirk talks about how Scrivener has further evolved as a writing environment. New ways to isolate dialog for fiction writers, unique search capabilities, and differences […]
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Jeff Carlson has been watching the developments from Adobe MAX, with a special interesting in the development and evolution of Lightroom, and the angst that followed some of the announcements. He details the capabilities of the various flavors of Lightroom, explains why you don’t need to be worried about the “classic” moniker attributed to one […]
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David Sparks and Brett Terpstra have released 60 Mac Tips Volume 2, a “book” that is available as either an iBook or a series of videos that will show you things about your Mac you didn’t know were possible. David and Brett talk about why it took so long, how the new version can be had as […]
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Joe Kissell has completed the 6th edition of Take Control of iCloud, a status no other Take Control book has achieved. Joe tells us why the extra effort was worth it, since iCloud continues to evolve and be very important to the Apple ecosystem. From health data to why you may have trouble deleting things from iCloud, […]
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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has had a busy summer, and joins us to talk about a diverse set of topics that include productivity methods, his preferred writing tools, why the deletion of iTunes features is his fault, and taking photos with and without an iPhone. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by CleanMyMac 3 from MacPaw. […]
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In Take Control of High Sierra, Scholle McFarland helps us get up and running and take best advantage of all the new features provided by Apple’s latest version of macOS. A new way to use Siri, a much-needed feature in Safari, and improved family sharing are among the topics Scholle digs into. She also shares […]
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TidBITS’ Managing Editor Josh Centers shares some strong opinions as we discuss his article, What’s Wrong with the Touch Bar. He reviews how the Touch Bar has been implemented, how Apple’s Interface Guidelines have affected that implementation, and the importance of third-party developer adoption. There are reasons the Touch Bar hasn’t taken off. Josh covers some of those […]
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