Like most of us years, and maybe even decades, of your family photos are in the proverbial shoe box under a bed somewhere. Derrick Story has a new course, Digitizing Family Memories , that will help you through the process of converting them to digital format, from selecting hardware to the scanning process, and metadata entry, to long-term storage. Derrick talks about how to get started with his potentially daunting task so you won't be intimidated, takes you through a workflow that will help y...
Jun 02, 2020•42 min•Season 2020Ep. 20146
Jeff Carlson continues his discussion of the snapshot feature in macOS, explaining why disk Utility takes longer because of snapshots and why it is worth it, how to delete snapshots and why you shouldn't, and more information to help you understand and use snapshots to your advantage. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Guests: Author and phot...
May 29, 2020•34 min•Season 2020Ep. 20145
Jeff Carlson draws on information from his Take Con tol 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 an unusual analogy to help you understand how snapshots work, how they fit in with Time Machine, and where to find them on your Mac. This edition of MacVoices is supported ...
May 28, 2020•25 min•Season 2020Ep. 20144
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 supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Guests: Bry...
May 27, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 143
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 for a better cowboy hat. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20141.mp3 This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud host...
May 26, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20142
Rosemary Orchard returns to talk about her most recent project: taking over WhenWorks , the service that helps you schedule your appointments with others at times of mutual convenience without revealing your entire calendar. Rosemary explains how she came to WhenWorks, why she didn't want to see it go away, some of the things under development. Then, we talk about getting started with OmniFocus, and her book, Build Your OmniFocus Workflow , and how to break down those big tasks into smaller, mor...
May 23, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20141
In Part 2 of our discussion with Winston Chen, the Founder and iOS Developer for Voice Dream ,we get into some of the details of the app, including formats supported, ebook DRM, sources of ebooks, and an exception in copyright law for visually challenged individuals. Winston talks about how their Voice Dream Scanner app helps with the challenges of reading PDFs, why other scanner apps weren't quite up to the task, and the productivity aspects of Voice Dream Writer for students and others who hav...
May 21, 2020•34 min•Season 2020Ep. 20140
Winston Chen, the Founder and iOS Developer for Voice Dream talks about their flagship app that provides a variety of ebook-reading features, including text-to-speech in a number of different voices and languages and more. In Part 1, Winston talks about the surprising beginnings of Voice Dream, why it almost didn't make it to the App Store, and the letter he received that compelled him to develop the app further. The part that computer voices played in the development, how Voice Dream "jacks inf...
May 20, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20139
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 users COVID-19 sent their way. Glenn and Chuck discuss why Zoom beat out some well-entrenched competition, how that competition is trying to catch up, the recording options, and...
May 19, 2020•36 min•Season 2020Ep. 20138
The first part of our interview with Glenn Fleishman, the author of the new Take Control of Zoom from Take Control Books, has Glenn providing some of his favorite tips for the video conferencing service from both the attendee and the host perspectives. Glenn also discusses some of the security and privacy issues Zoom has had, and how they have responded to those challenges. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20137.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacPaw, the make...
May 18, 2020•34 min•Season 2020Ep. 20137
Some of us are on the verge of coming out of lockdown, some are not. Get your Mac (and you) ready as you get back to work, or get to work with tips on how to make it better save some disk space, save some money, and gain some new skills. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20136.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links:...
May 16, 2020•14 min•Season 2020Ep. 20136
The May update asks for your feedback on a possible new Patreon reward, and how to sample it before it goes into effect, an update on the MacVoices web site, and a plug for Chuck's appearance on a new show. Also, the Support Report and a call for feedback, as always. Show Notes: Links: In A Few Minutes with Ken Ray Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://...
May 14, 2020•9 min•Season 2020Ep. 20135
John Brayton of Golden Hill Software gives us an update on Unread 2 , his RSS reader that not only looks good, but packs a ton of functionality. John talks about the addition of an option to override summaries and go straight to the web site text and images, the automatic offline caching of web page text and images, keyword navigation, and iPad keyboard and trackpad support. John also provides the status of his RSS app, FeedHawk . [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20134.mp3[/embed] ...
May 12, 2020•28 min•Season 2020Ep. 20134
A new partnership between OverDrive and their app Libby and the Sonos smart speakers will let you listen to audiobooks from your local library. Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist for Overdrive, tells us how it works, how you can take advantage of their service, even if your local library is closed during the lockdown, and how listening to audiobooks through Sonos changes the experience. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual server...
May 11, 2020•26 min•Season 2020Ep. 20133
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, and what the plans are for the future. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacPaw, the makers of CleanM...
May 09, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20132
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 transitions, how TidBITS pioneered advertising on the Internet, and introduces the idea of tech anniversary gifts. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Ma...
May 08, 2020•32 min•Season 2020Ep. 20131
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. The effect on purchasing decisions, backward compatibility vs. new features, class action suits vs. transparency, and more are all included i...
May 06, 2020•29 min•Season 2020Ep. 20130
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 Terpstra, and host Chuck Joiner dig in from both the hardware and software angles. The expectations of consumers are often different than those of consumers...
May 05, 2020•31 min•Season 2020Ep. 20129
Mark Fuccio provides some thoughts on Apple's April 2020 financial call. Once again, Apple beat the Street's expectations. Mark comments on that, his opinion on the no financial guidance for the upcoming quarter, and then digs in to some of the other details that may give us hints of the future. Investments in manufacturing equipment, the ongoing stock buy-back program, and the importance of the rumored ARM-based Macs are discussed, along with the importance of market share trends and how Apple ...
May 04, 2020•39 min•Season 2020Ep. 20128
In spite of the fact that there was no NAB this year, there are still lots of stories in the video production world that need to be told. This time, Gary Rebholz of VEGAS Creative Software and Josh Davies of FXhome talk about their collaboration on VEGAS POST , a product that delivers powerful editing and effects. Find how how and why they are competing with Adobe in the post-production market, the training available, and how this offering leverages knowledge gained from their other platforms. [...
May 02, 2020•25 min•Season 2020Ep. 20127
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 size, discusses DocuSign support, the new call-out feature and more. Find out what's inside a PDF and why that matters, and why you may already have access to PDFpen. [embed]http://traffic.l...
Apr 30, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20126
The second part of our discussion with Bart Busschots covers the privacy and security issues surrounding Zoom, and the strengths and weaknesses of the platform. The question of whether the End User License Agreement provided adequate notice on these, and how Apple's model that is an example that should be emulated is covered, along with the concept of risk vs. value when it comes to privacy. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for...
Apr 29, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20115
Bart Busschots talks about his two free online courses to help you get a little more geeky. In Taming the Terminal , Bart and Allison Sheridan help you get comfortable with working with the Unix underpinnings of macOS, and in Programming by Stealth they tackle introducing you to the world of coding in an approachable way. Bart explains why you don't need to be afraid of either one, the role that Allison plays in each, and how you can take advantage of them. This edition of MacVoices is supported...
Apr 28, 2020•40 min•Season 2020Ep. 20124
Jon Bach, the CEO of Puget Systems , is back to talk about how and why you might want to consider one of their custom-built PC boxes if you have video production needs. Jon explains why their service goes beyond just building the boxes to include some system software management, talks about what they found out when they bought a Mac Pro, and announces their new consulting service to help deliver their quality experience to those who don't want a custom PC. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored ...
Apr 25, 2020•32 min•Season 2020Ep. 20123
The April Update contains updates on the MacVoices web site, MacVoices Thinking, why no COVID-19 shows, and the Support Report. Then, Chuck digs deep on the how's and why's of recording MacVoices and why it has recently changed. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices . You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podc...
Apr 24, 2020•17 min•Season 2020Ep. 20122
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 features and why they are important, and talks about why we should all have an Apple Watch. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile , the makers of PDFpen and...
Apr 22, 2020•29 min•Season 2020Ep. 20121
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 this book, and why that happened by popular demand, then starts to dig in to some of his favorite features, and why everyone should have one (if they d...
Apr 21, 2020•32 min•Season 2020Ep. 20120
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 sure to watch past the end credits for some bonus material that might just give you a new perspective on interfaces and how to learn them. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Sm...
Apr 20, 2020•27 min•Season 2020Ep. 20119
The latest offering from Take Control Books is a bit unusual for them. Michael E. Cohen explains why he has wanted to write Apple Interface Mysteries for a long time, and why now was the right time. Rather than digging into perform different functions in macOS and iOS, Michael explores the "why" behind the way they work, and how they evolved into what we know as the modern version of this operating systems. Part history, part technical explanation, this is a fun discussion and book for any Apple...
Apr 18, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20118
Macstock organizer Mike Potter has announced that this year's event has joined the list of cancellations due to COVID-19, and walks us through the behind-the-scenes factors that went into that decision. A disappointment? Absolutely, but Mike has bigger and better plans for the conference's return in 2021. He shares some of the details, explains how ticket refunds and carry-over work, and teases a little something special to tide us over. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. F...
Apr 17, 2020•36 min•Season 2020Ep. 20117
