Take Control boss Joe Kissell has just updated Take Control of Automating Your Mac to edition 3, to reflect the constantly changing macOS landscape. Joe discusses some of those changes before covering how he makes you comfortable with automation concepts. Then, he gives us some examples of both built-in capabilities as well those of third-party utilities that can help you be more efficient in whatever you do with your Mac. Automation sounds a bit intimidating, but Joe makes it approachable and e...
Nov 22, 2019•42 min•Season 2019Ep. 19247
Our third MacVoices holiday Gift Guide show might be the most diverse yet, with selections from hardware to software, from services to training, with entertaining comments and banter to boot from the panel of Norbert Frassa, Frederick Van Johnson, Mike T. Rose, and host Chuck Joiner. Enjoy! [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV19245.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 ...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 2019Ep. 19245
In the November 2019 update, Chuck provides an update on the past and future RSS feed changes, discusses two different Flipboard magazines from MacVoices, talks about holiday schedule plans, and delivers the monthly Support Report. 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 p...
Nov 21, 2019•6 min•Season 2019Ep. 19246
Our second Gift Guide show went about as expected - out of control, with lots of laughs and lots of off-beat picks from the small to the extravagant by the panel of Jeff Gamet, Joe Kissell, Jean MacDonald, and host Chuck Joiner. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. 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 of M...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 2019Ep. 244
Do you have elements of your video projects that you use over and over? Chuck shows you how to use Pastebot from Tapbots to create, store, organize, and use those elements to save you time and improve both the speed and quality of your Final Cut work flows. This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO . The Power Behind the Storage. 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...
Nov 17, 2019•12 min•Season 2019Ep. 19243
The first of the MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide shows got of to a great start, with what has to be a record number of "steals" by the panel of host Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, and Kelly Guimont. And this was just the first show! Gift ideas ranged from the brand new to old favorites, from services to hardware, and everything in between. This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO . The Power Behind the Storage. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices . You c...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 2019Ep. 19242
A short message from Chuck about an upcoming change to the MacVoices audio RSS feeds.
Nov 13, 2019•1 min
We are always talking to Mike Potter about his role as the organizer of Macstock Conference and Expo , and we wanted to change that. Mike provides the details of the Macstock Cyber Monday Sale before submitting to five questions about the tools he uses to organize the event, how he edits all that video, his music choices, his video services, and the surprising roots of his podcast, For Mac Eyes Only . You think you know Mike? You are going to be surprised. This edition of MacVoices is supported ...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2019Ep. 19241
Final Cut Pro X has lots of almost-magic built into it, if you know where to look. In this Briefing, Chuck shows how the Flow dissolve transition is used, and why you might never know it, by showing off some examples using one of the most recent MacVoices shows. If you use Final Cut, this might add a tool to your arsenal. If you don't…don't worry, you will appreciate the magic. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To ...
Nov 08, 2019•8 min•Season 2019Ep. 240
Thinking of starting a podcast? Chuck talks about some of the choices and decisions you need to make before step-in up to the mic. Using his new show, TrekFavorites , as an example, discussions of items such as titles, logos and artwork, podcasting hosts, web sites, and more will help you make the right decisions for your next project. 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...
Nov 07, 2019•20 min•Season 2019Ep. 239
Andrew Orr of The Mac Observer answers Five Questions that help us get to know him better. Andrew's questions (and answers) cover the way he covers the news stories for TMO, his thoughts on streaming media services, and Apple's Arcade gaming services. He also discusses his preferences and surprising choices of social media platforms, Apple hardware, and what he wants out of the next iPhone. MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To tak...
Nov 04, 2019•41 min•Season 2019Ep. 19238
Looking for a way to record better audio with your iOS device? Chuck provides a short and sweet review of the Rode VideoMic Me-L , a Lightning mic that delivers superior sound in a small package. 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 of MacVoices . You can catch up with ...
Oct 30, 2019•6 min•Season 2019Ep. 19237
Gregorio Zanon of DigiDNA discusses some of the changes to iPhone and iPad data management that have occurred in macOS and iOS 13, and how their product, iMazing , can help fill in the gaps. Greg explains how Apple's binary approach to syncing is improved upon by iMazing, what you can out of your device that Apple won't let you, and the features that their customers are using most. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone....
Oct 30, 2019•39 min•Season 2019Ep. 19236
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 helps clarify the syncing picture using Apple's services, talks about the updates to the Photos app on both the desktop and mobile versions, and much more. This edition of MacVoices...
Oct 28, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 19235
Jeff Carlson has updated Take Control of Your Digital Photos , a topic that continues to evolve as the devices are updated and the players change. Jeff covers sharing vs. backups, what his pick is for the best photo editing app, and the issue of machine learning when it comes to photo organization. The discussion also covers the privacy aspects of storing and sharing your photos online, and some new options for helping get the photos that live on all those drives and devices organized. MacVoices...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2019Ep. 19234
Luke Bissell is a new developer with his first app in the App Store. He joins us to talk about his experience learning iOS development, how he got the idea for and implemented it for Breakdown: Rugby Stats , and why he opted for a subscription model. 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 what he's doing on Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Sub...
Oct 23, 2019•27 min•Season 2019Ep. 19233
In the October Update, Chuck clarifies the way Patreon works, covers some upcoming changes to the feeds and the Dispatch , and goes through the monthly Support Report. 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 podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - ...
Oct 23, 2019•8 min•Season 2019Ep. 19232
Jeff Gamet of Smile is back in a wide-ranging conversation that runs from Smile's Catalina preparations to why security settings will get better over time. Along the way are discussions of why private cloud servers are often better for developers, the sometimes-unseen benefits of subscription software, and one of the surprising ways he stays organized during travel. MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MintMobile.com/MACVOICES . Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is...
Oct 21, 2019•55 min•Season 2019Ep. 19231
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 Finder. Kirk walks us through each of these to help us make the transition and know what app does what. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance clo...
Oct 18, 2019•53 min•Season 2019Ep. 19230
If you have a later model iPhone, you have the ability to use an eSIM with it, leaving the physical SIM slot open. David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS is doing this, and answers all the questions about setup, installation, and operation. Find out how easy it is to get two different phone numbers on your phone, how to swap between them, and how the phone and data services are handled. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyon...
Oct 16, 2019•32 min•Season 2019Ep. 19229
Backups are still one of the most important measures you can take to protect your data. Yev Pusin, Director of Marketing for Backblaze , takes us through the features of the new version 7.0 of their online backup service. Find out how you can expand your retention history beyond the standard 30 days to either a year or "forever", an updated restore interface, and other improvements that make the online backup experience faster and better. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high p...
Oct 14, 2019•46 min•Season 2019Ep. 19228
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
