Scholle McFarland has published the second edition of Take Control of Siri to keep up with the improvements and changes to Apple's voice control. She joins us to talk about some of the new features, and the expanded data sources that it can tap to answer your questions and put more information within the sound of your voice. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take control of your out-of control-email. To get $25 credit when you sign up for any subscription, visit...
Feb 10, 2021•28 min•Season 2021Ep. 21028
The third and final part of our in-depth discussion on privacy, security, and social media with the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith wraps up with the recognition that we helped create some of the problem by not understanding what we were (and are) sharing, how and why we may be sharing our friends' information inadvertently, and some tips, tools, and tricks to cut down on both the tracking and the m...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 21027
Part 2 of our discussion of privacy, security, and social media had the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith looking at the issues from a variety of standpoints, including how groups can be target for manipulation, even if individuals can't. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take control of your out-of control-email. To get $25 credit when you sign up for any su...
Feb 08, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21026
In an important MacVoices Live! discussion, the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith took an in-depth look at the issues of privacy, data sharing, and social media. In Part 1, the focus was on the Apple/Facebook battle royale and asking the question, "Does the nebulous 'them' having my data really matter"? [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21025.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is spons...
Feb 05, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 21025
Our informal discussion with Jim Tierney of Digital Anarchy touched on a variety fo subjects that included what it takes to upgrade video plug-ins to support the M1 Macs and Metal, the performance they are seeing out of the upgrade, and the issues of selling video plug-ins (or not) on the App Store. We also touch on the benefits and challenges of both editing and watching 8K video, and why upgrades present economic challenges for developers. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the Mac...
Feb 05, 2021•26 min•Season 2021Ep. 21024
At Virtual CES, we learned about WOODOO and their innovative products that merge wood with tech. Oliver Grange, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communication, explains how it works, provides some specific use cases, and profiles several of their products. Being eco-friendly is a big part of WOODOO's philosophy; Oliver discusses how that figures into all aspects of their company. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21023.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Sm...
Feb 03, 2021•40 min•Season 2021Ep. 21023
At Virtual CES 2021, we caught Paul Brown, VP of Marketing for Kew Labs , to talk about their wireless charging options that can turn almost any piece of furniture into a charging station. This edition of MacVoices is supported by our Patreon campaign members and our PayPal Donation members. If you find value in MacVoices, please consider helping sponsor the show, and our ongoing efforts to bring you quality information. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.co...
Feb 02, 2021•13 min•Season 2021Ep. 21022
Our discussion of Mac desktop hardware redesigns with the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith wraps up with more Touch Bar, haptic feedback, cameras, Touch ID, and more. (Part 2 of 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21021.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like PDFpen, PDFpen Pro, and TextExpander. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podca...
Feb 01, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 21
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith revisit the idea of Mac redesigns, this time focusing on desktop models. Do we need a redesign of the iMac? Does Qi charging or MagSafe charging have a place on a desktop Mac? Those are just some of the ideas that the panel explores. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21020.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Amazon Pharmacy. Get your prescrip...
Jan 29, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 20
In the January 2021 Update, Chuck explains why this January is like others, asks for your help in growing MacVoices in 2021, and provides the month's Support Report. Show Notes: 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://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: htt...
Jan 28, 2021•5 min•Season 2021Ep. 21019
One of the most interesting things that we came across at virtual CES 2021 was Noopl, a device that, in conjunction with your iPhone, provides directional hearing aid capabilities to your AirPods Pro. Tim Trine, CEO of Noopl demonstrates how it works, how you can choose to "steer" the amplification with your head or set it manually, and more. Amazon Pharmacy This edition of MacVoices is supported by Amazon Pharmacy. Get your prescriptions delivered to your door, and more. Find out more at Amazon...
Jan 27, 2021•25 min•Season 2021Ep. 21018
The second part of our MacVoices Live conversation with David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Mark Fuccio focused on the all the speculation and rumors that have been going around the web about potential/probable Macintosh redesigns. The group opted to focus on the laptop line, with discussions of ports, the Touch Bar, and MagSafe. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Amazon Pharmacy. Get your prescriptions delivered to your door, and more. Fi...
Jan 26, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 17
In the first part of this MacVoices Live! conversation, the panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith and Mark Fuccio wrap up CES 2021 with a discussion of what worked and what didn't for the first virtual version of the big event. Organizers, exhibitors, buyers, distributers, press, and all the other categories of attendees were trying to figure it out. Lessons learned, improvements needed, and whether we prefer the in-person or virtual versions are all include...
Jan 25, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21016
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 iPad and iPadOS in mind. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like PDFpen, PDFpen Pro, and TextExpander. Find out m...
Jan 22, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 15
Speck introduced the new Presidio Clickflip locking AirPods Pro case at CES, and Brandi Licciardo gave us a quick run-through of the features that it offers. This edition of MacVoices is supported by our Patreon campaign members and our PayPal Donation members. If you find value in MacVoices, please consider helping sponsor the show, and our ongoing efforts to bring you quality information. Show Notes: Guests: Links: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjo...
Jan 21, 2021•4 min•Season 2021Ep. 21014
IOGEAR introduced some intriguing new products for gamers, some powerful new options for video streaming, and some gear that can help make working from home just a little easier. Marketing Manager Mike Volpe takes us through it all. This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.co/MacVoices , then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. Show Notes: Guests: Mike Volpe, Marketing Manager for IOGEAR . Links: Support: Become a Ma...
Jan 20, 2021•25 min•Season 2021Ep. 21013
Our first MacVoices Live! discussion of CES 2021 wraps up as our panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, and Kelly Guimont continue with examinations of interesting products they found and new technologies that we may be seeing in the future. (Part 3 of 3) This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.co/MacVoices , then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. Show Notes: Guests:...
Jan 19, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 21012
Our discussion of CES 2021 continued with the panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, and Kelly Guimont as we get away from the higher-end tech, and start to examine products that are more likely to actually make it to market, and that you are more likely to buy. (Part 2 of 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/21011.mp3[/embed] This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ...
Jan 18, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21011
After two days of virtual CES 2021, the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Jeff Gamet, Frank Peetrie, and Kelly Guimont start a discussion of what they've seen that was interesting and new. Find out what the trends were, what caught the group's eye, and how the virtual event compares with the physical one. (Part 1 of 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Head...
Jan 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21010
Jeff Carlson wraps up his look at the hits and misses of webcams with two more examples, an unintentional example of good and not-so-good audio, and thoughts on matching your needs and expectations with what is available in your laptop, in the dedicated webcam devices, and whether using an iPhone is for you. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21009.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you...
Jan 14, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21009
Jeff Carlson recently took a look at several different webcams, and joins us to do a live demo with what are considered some of the best web cams on the market vs. an iPhone and webcam software. Jeff and Chuck discuss and debate the results from the photographer vs. average user perspectives, and note how different cameras deliver different results in quality, field of view, light handling, and color grading. (Part 1 of 2) Today's MacVoices is supported by Audible and their newest option, Audibl...
Jan 13, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 21008
CES is happening this week, but in the first-ever virtual format, so everyone is figuring out to do what we used to do in person. NextBase was our first stop for an informal conversation with Jeff Chuh, VP of Marketing, about what their focus has been, and an overview of their top-of-the-line dash cam, which includes the ability to be expanded to a front- and rear-view camera, Alexa compatibility, and why that is important. Today's MacVoices is supported by Audible and their newest option, Audib...
Jan 12, 2021•17 min•Season 2021Ep. 7
Our look at "Tech Resolutions" for 2021 wraps up as the panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr submit and discuss more things they hope to accomplish and that you can adopt as your own. Doing more writing, creating a gratitude journal, cleaning up the email flood, using an information management utility, and learning new tools to better achieve your objectives (Part 2 of 2) Today's MacVoices is supported by Audible...
Jan 11, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 6
The first MacVoices Live! of the new year focused on "Tech Resolutions" for 2021. In Part 1, a super-panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr provide ideas on backups, redundancy, simplifying your tech life, revising your social media use, and notifications. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related ...
Jan 08, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21005
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 our Patreon campaign members and our PayPal Donation members. If you find value in MacVoices, please consider helping sponsor the show, and our ongoing efforts to br...
Jan 07, 2021•26 min•Season 2021Ep. 21004
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 to users, as well as what users can develop on their own. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take control of ...
Jan 06, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21003
Our final MacVoices panel of 2020 continued their look at Apple's products and activities as the year closed out. Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Craig Allebach, Marina Epelman, and Kelly Guimont contemplated the pandemic's effects on lifestyles and tech needs, and picked their favorite Apple products (and not with a great deal of agreement). (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take control of your out-of control-email. To get $25 credit w...
Jan 05, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 21002
In our last MacVoices Live! of 2020, the panel of Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Craig Allebach, Marina Epelman, and Kelly Guimont discussed some of Apple's decisions and product releases of the year, and how they faired, both in reality and in the press. The challenges faced by at least one university, Apple's adaptation to the pandemic environment, and which products were the biggest winners. (Part 1 of 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21001.mp3[/embed] This editio...
Jan 04, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21001
In the December Update, Chuck extends his thanks, reviews some of the changes to MacVoices in 2020, and delivers the last Support Report for the year. Show Notes: 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://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.faceboo...
Dec 30, 2020•8 min•Season 2020Ep. 20288
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Frank Petrie, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr wrap up our Holiday Party #1 with more Apple Car discussions, contemplation of Apple's influence on just about anything and everything, and how we got here from when Apple wasn't at the top of the heap. (Part 2 of 2) MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple User...
Dec 29, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20287
