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
Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer for Luma Touch , and FiLMic Founder and CEO Neill Barham have put together the Mobile Creators Summit to fill part of the gap left by the cancellation of NAB this year. They join us to talk about the whats, whens, and hows of attending (hint: it is online and free), and the importance of developing one's mobile video skills at this point in time. With an an impressive list of presenters and a time span designed to appeal to as wide an audience as p...
Apr 15, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 20116
We continue our discussion with Mike Schmitz about being productive during lockdown. In this episode, Mike talks more about the new time blocking course, shares one of his experiences with goal setting and why it convinced him goals can be counter-productive, and explains why this is the perfect time to re-set your thinking about how you approach productivity. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Find the right person for your business today with LinkedIn Jobs. Visit LinkedIn...
Apr 14, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20115
Mike Schmitz helps us understand productivity during the lockdown, and why it is OK not to be engaged in productive activities all the time. One of those ways is to use time blocking, and Mike explains how the new course at The Sweet Setup can be used to help you deal with working at home. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Find the right person for your business today with LinkedIn Jobs. Visit LinkedIn.com/MacVoices to pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Show Note...
Apr 13, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20114
The second half of our conversation with Charlotte Henry of The Mac Observer starts off discussing the tenth anniversary of the iPad and ends with workflow discussions. Along the way Charlotte and host Chuck Joiner debate the reasons for a 32 GB iPad, talks about some of Charlotte's favorite accessories, and her approach to integrating her iPad into her day to day work as a journalist. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile , the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro , PDFpen for iPad , PDFpen...
Apr 10, 2020•32 min•Season 2020Ep. 20113
Charlotte Henry of The Mac Observer examines Apple's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, not just from the monetary donations side, but also from the resources angle, and why Amazon, the streaming services and others are in the spotlight. Charlotte turns the tables and asks host Chuck Joiner for some of his judgements on Apple's activities and what they might have been in the past. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile , the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro , PDFpen for iPad , PDFpen for ...
Apr 09, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20112
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, talks about the latest updates to the program, and provides a discount code for MacVoices viewers and listeners This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance clou...
Apr 08, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20111
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 and time-consuming steps. In Luminar 4, AI isn't just a buzzword, but is integrated to improve your experience and results. In Part 1, Jeff uses the portrait and sky improv...
Apr 07, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20110
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 like to see Apple to continue their progress in this area. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual serv...
Apr 06, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20109
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 iPad in the production of the book. MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MintMobile.com/MACVOICES . Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and hos...
Apr 03, 2020•32 min•Season 2020Ep. 20108
