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 you? This Take Control book is free! Joe talks about how and why you can take advantage of that fact to your best advantage. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile , the maker...
Oct 11, 2019•51 min•Season 2019Ep. 19227
Neil Ticktin, the organizer of the annual MacTech Conference , has been so busy that we were only able to catch up with him a week before the event, and under some unusual circumstances. Neil talks about the keynote that will set the tone for the 10th anniversary of the conference, some of the new kinds of sessions that have been added, and the trademark out-of-the-box activities that make it something special. Find out more, and how, even though you have put it off until the last minute, you ca...
Oct 10, 2019•26 min•Season 2019Ep. 19226
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. Shortcuts is like programming and not like programming. David tells you why you shouldn't be intimidated, gives some examples of things you can accomplish with Sh...
Oct 08, 2019•35 min•Season 2019Ep. 19225
Is the thought of upgrading to macOS Catalina uncomfortable? Two utilities out there can help ease the preparation process. MacUpdater from CoreCode will help you determine if your installed apps are up to date, and if not, can assist in getting them current. Go64 from St. Clair Software scans your installed apps, identifies what are and aren't 64-bit apps, and can even help you plan the budget you will need to get ready for Catalina. See what they can do and how they do it. This edition of MacV...
Oct 01, 2019•13 min•Season 2019Ep. 19224
In this Briefing, host Chuck Joiner discusses an issue with runaway purgeable space on his MacBook Pro, the conflicting information being obtained through disk utilities, and the happy ending provided by an unlikely hero, DaisyDisk . 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 and use the offer code "macvoices2019". Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host...
Sep 27, 2019•11 min•Season 2019Ep. 19223
There are many reasons to run virtual machines on your Mac, but one is about to become much more important. Michael Roy, Product Marketing and Management - Desktop Hypervisors for VMware , gives us in-depth information about the latest capabilities of VMware Fusion, and explains how it can be used to keep running 32-bit apps even if you upgrade to the 64-bit Catalina macOS. Find out what the options are, system requirements, and why there has never been a better time to make use of virtual machi...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2019Ep. 19222
After spending the weekend working with both their new iPhones 11 and iOS 13.0, David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS and host Chuck Joiner discuss their model choices, how they upgraded, and what their first impressions are. The speed and the battery life are improved, but the new camera system is clearly the star of the show. David and Chuck review their selections of cases and screen protectors, comment on the Liquid Retina LCD, and talk about new iOS 13 features, especially in relation to the ...
Sep 24, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 221
Kelly Guimont helps us dive back into the Developer world with a discussion of RemObjects Software and their Elements development environment. Elements allows developers to create for one platform, then translate the code for others…iOS,Mac, Android, and Windows. Kelly explains why she views their compiler as "magical", the different languages supported, and how you can save on a license with a special MacVoices code. MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at M...
Sep 20, 2019•31 min•Season 2019Ep. 19220
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 supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MintMobile.com/MACVOICES . Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices . You can catch up with w...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 2019Ep. 19219
In the August Update, Chuck mentions the response to his Macstock presentation, reviews the MacVoices position on Patron and Paypal support vs. a paywall, and explains why there are so many Take Control authors on the show. Where to get the highest-quality MacVoices video, a request for a couple favors, and the Support Report round things out. 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...
Sep 17, 2019•10 min•Season 2019Ep. 19218
Dougs' Scripts has been an amazing resource for iTunes AppleScripts for many years, but what does the impending Catalina transition to the Music and TV apps mean for the site? Doug Adams discusses what it takes to update his scripts for the new apps, the progress he's made, and what to expect during the change. Doug also covers a surprising fact about his web site, his love of coding, and talks about The Next Track . MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at Mi...
Sep 16, 2019•40 min•Season 2019Ep. 19217
With a few days to review the Apple announcements, consider the resulting flood of opinions (good and bad) on those announcements, David Ginsburg and host Chuck Joiner deliver their thoughts on everything from Arcade to iPhone 11 Pro. The content of each announcement, what it means for the product, and even some things that aren't being talked about anywhere else find their way into the conversation. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual se...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2019Ep. 19216
Mike Schmitz gives us some insight into the kinds of things he is and will be covering as the Executive Editor at The Sweet Setup. He discusses what you will learn in his new GoodNotes, the benefits of analog notes on a digital device, and what a bullet journal is. Mike also gives us an update on his Faith-Based Productivity project, explains why he occasionally implements a "nuclear option" to stay focused, and more. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosti...
Sep 12, 2019•48 min•Season 2019Ep. 215
Ted Landau is back to provide his perspective on Apple's announcements, from AppleTV+ to iPhone 11 to iPad, provide some thoughts on how to select the computing device that fits your needs, and tease his recent adventures in upgrading his home theater system. 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: http://Linode.com/macvoices and use the offer code "macvoices2019". Show Notes: Chuc...
Sep 11, 2019•59 min•Season 2019Ep. 19214
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, and external storage drive options for both Lightning and USB-C iDevices. Want to use a mouse with your iPad? Want easier access to power user fea...
Sep 06, 2019•39 min•Season 2019Ep. 19213
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 is a look at some of the enhancements to Notes and Reminders, and talks about the "bundlerific" deal from Take Control. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and...
Sep 04, 2019•39 min•Season 2019Ep. 212
Joe Kissell has been digging into the best way to upgrade to the next generation of macOS, and shares some of his findings from his new book, Take Control of Upgrading to Catalina. What makes this upgrade different is the transition to only 64-bit apps. Some strategies on how to perform the upgrade effectively, how to find which of your apps can't make the transition, and the things you should do before upgrading are just a few of the topics covered in this discussion. There are also some potent...
Aug 29, 2019•50 min•Season 2019Ep. 19211
MacVoices #19209: St. Clair Software's Jon Gotow on Getting Apps Ready for macOS Catalina Jon Gotow of St. Clair Software takes a break from coding to discuss the coming transition to the 64-bit macOS Catalina, and what it means for you. What it takes to transition apps from 32-bit to 64-bit, why some apps and developers won't or can't make the transition, and what you should expect from developers are all part of our first look at this change that is going to affect everyone who uses a Mac. Jon...
Aug 23, 2019•41 min•Season 2019Ep. 19209
