Part 2 of our second Holiday Gift Guide with Jeff Gamet and Josh Centers wraps up with some solid picks from Jeff, some off-the-wall picks from Josh, and a small debate over Chuck's picks. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Guests: Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS . He's also an occasional contribut...
Nov 25, 2020•50 min•Season 2020Ep. 20265
The second of our Holiday Gift Guide shows feature picks by Jeff Gamet, Josh Centers, and host Chuck Joiner. Josh explains the theme for his picks, Jeff's are versatile, and Chuck explains the practicality of his. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Guests: Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS . He's als...
Nov 24, 2020•36 min•Season 2020Ep. 20264
Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Britany Smith, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Frank Petrie continued with our assessments of the iPhones 12, and then switches to the first HomePod mini impressions and why it shines works as a speaker, a smart speaker, and as part of the Apple ecosystem. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Lin...
Nov 23, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20263
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Britany Smith, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Frank Petrie started out by discussing which iPhone 12 models they selected and their experiences with them. Some had them for a couple weeks, others only for a weekend, depending on the model. Was the iPhone 12 Pro Max too big? Was the iPhone 12 mini too small? How heavy is too heavy? Which one was just right? Find out in Part 1, and look for Part 2 where the discussion includes the HomePod mini. (Part 1 ...
Nov 20, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20262
Our first holiday Gift Guide concludes with some outrageous picks from the panel of Brett Terpstra, David Ginsburg, and Kelly Guimont, including one unprecedented selection. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices . Show Notes: Guests: Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog...
Nov 19, 2020•36 min•Season 2020Ep. 20261
The holidays are here, even though they may look a little different this year. That means we are all on the hunt for unique, fun, and functional gifts for our family, friends, and ourselves. Our holiday gift guides are here to help take that stress off your plate. The first part of Gift Guide #1 has unique gifts selected by Brett Terpstra, David Ginsburg, and Kelly Guimont. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when y...
Nov 18, 2020•29 min•Season 2020Ep. 20260
Chris Allen, CEO of iCleanse , details how their devices disinfect your iPhone through the use of ultraviolet light. COVID-19, the flu virus, and many more can't hold up to the iCleanse treatment for iPhones, iPads, and many other devices. Chris talks about why they are primarily B2B, but will be getting into the consumer market shortly, and why we should all be concerned about the cleanliness of our devices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one mo...
Nov 17, 2020•19 min•Season 2020Ep. 259
Cat Pham, Product Marketing Manager for Western Digital , gives us a look at the latest iteration of their WD My Passport SSD drive. She covers use cases, compatibility, speed, and availability of this rugged, portable drive. MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Show Notes: Guests: Cat Pham is a senior product marketing manager for Western Digital's WD brand. She oversees the marketing strategy of the brand's portfolio of portable solid sta...
Nov 16, 2020•11 min•Season 2020Ep. 20258
The third and final segment of our MacVoices Live! conversation with our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith and Mike T. Rose continues with there group talking about who is buying a new Mac and why, how they are selling their old Macs, and some thoughts on why money isn't everything when it comes to moving on to your next machine. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hostin...
Nov 13, 2020•40 min•Season 2020Ep. 20257
In Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! panel discussion on Apple's "One More Thing" event, the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith and Mike T. Rose cover the power of the M1 Macs, where they fit in a pro workflow, and whether they are the perfect machines to get the user base transition going. PC emulation is still up in the air, and the group has some thoughts on picking the right computer for the job, then starts a discussion of w...
Nov 12, 2020•39 min•Season 2020Ep. 20256
Hours after Apple's third event of Fall 2020, "One More Thing", the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith and Mike T. Rose got together on MacVoices Live! to discuss the new MacBook, MacBook Pro 13", and Mac mini that are based on the new M1 chip. In Part 1, the selection of the predominately consumer level Macs for the new chip, the timing of the release, and some initial reactions lead the conversation. This edition of MacVoic...
Nov 11, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 20255
The second part of our "Open Mic Night" on MacVoices saw the panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, and Kelly Guimont joined by Guy Serle, Mike T. Rose, and Brittany Smith to trade video recording tips, audio editing war stories, and the highly anticipated Apple Silicon Macs. Find out the different thinking that the panel tosses around when making their buying decisions for friends, family, and themselves. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take con...
Nov 10, 2020•45 min•Season 2020Ep. 20254
The most recent edition of MacVoices Live! was "Open Mic Night", and the panel took advantage of it to discuss a wide variety of topics, starting off with the iPhone 12. David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, and Kelly Guimont covered their iPhone 12 buying plans, what gear they already have on order (or in hand) and what else might be on the shopping list. (Part 1 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 when y...
Nov 09, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20253
In the second part of our discussion with Josh Centers about the 1.3 version of his Take Control of Apple Home Automation , we get his take on the new interface changes to the Home app in iOS 14, and get a few more recommendations on what HomeKit devices to buy, and how to evaluate them. 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 ...
Nov 06, 2020•23 min•Season 2020Ep. 20252
Josh Centers has updated his Take Control of Apple Home Automation to version 1.3, adding the latest information on making the most of your HomeKit-based devices. In the first part of our conversation Josh talks about updates to HomeKit Secure Video and the supported cameras, provides some guidance on what devices and what brands he likes and avoids, and explains his approach to writing about this topic. (Part 1 of 2) MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with yo...
Nov 05, 2020•25 min•Season 2020Ep. 20251
The second part of our MacVoices Live! panel with featured guest Mike Schmitz, and a rambunctious panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Frank Patrie, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith continue the discussion of productivity systems, why analog systems are so popular with the group, and how the iPad sometimes fits, sometimes doesn't. Why moving data between systems should be avoided, why computers can misdirect our efforts, and how Chuck finally re-took control of the conversation wrap up this inf...
Nov 04, 2020•39 min•Season 2020Ep. 20250
Mike Schmitz, our featured guest on a recent MacVoices Live!, surprised everyone when he said he trashed all his productivity systems and started over at the beginning of the pandemic. Mike, along with the panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Frank Patrie, Kelly Guimont and Brittany Smith, dug into the topic, discussing their own personal productivity tools and methods. Surprise: many of them are not digital! (Part 1 of 2) LinkedInJobs This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Fin...
Nov 03, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20249
Just hours after the Apple 4th quarter earnings call, Mark Fuccio and host Chuck Joiner connected to discuss Apple's performance, the analysts reactions, and why some of it was surprising. Factors influencing Apple's performance, their messaging, and one item that seems to be largely overlooked by the tech press were on the agenda. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/V20248.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Find the right person for your business today...
Nov 02, 2020•34 min•Season 2020Ep. 20248
The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion with featured guest Mike T. Rose and the panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith continues with more about the DOJ action against Google and what it means for Apple, whether selecting a search engine is really what users want to do, and how the HomePod compares to Amazon and Google devices. MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Show Notes: Guests: Michael T. Ros...
Oct 30, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 247
Featured guest Mike T. Rose joined the panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith, and Joe Russell for the first part of a MacVoices Live! discussion about 5G. Is it a driver of iPhone 12 purchases? Will it live up to the hype? Will it make a difference to you, me, or anyone? We also talk about buying and selling your iPhone vs Apple's upgrade plan, and start a conversation about the DOJ action against Google. (Part 1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclev...
Oct 29, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20246
The third and final part of our virtual visit with Adam Engst of TidBITS , and the Apple CIDER user group gets into more questions and answers, with topics ranging from iPhone configurations, Tesla, sci-fi influencing tech design, AirPods vs. AirPods Pro, and why Adam thinks we will see another Apple event before the year is out. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit...
Oct 28, 2020•39 min•Season 2020Ep. 20245
The second part of our conversation with Adam Engst of TidBITS , and the Apple CIDER user group of New York continued our discussion of 5G, got Adam's take on MagSafe, and touched on the charger/headphone debate from both the cost and the environmental perspectives. Design changes in the iPhone 12 and more audience questions round out the session. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free acc...
Oct 27, 2020•34 min•Season 2020Ep. 244
We make another Apple User Group virtual visit with Adam Engst of TidBITS , this time to Apple CIDER in New York. Adam and Chuck discuss the Apple product announcements that included the HomePod mini and four different flavors of iPhone 12, and start to examine the importance of the inclusion of 5G. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoic...
Oct 26, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 20243
In Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! conversation with featured guest Peter Cohen and the panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Brittany Smith, we continue to discuss the attacks on Apple about its app store policies, and talk about what it will take for a foldable phone to become popular. One panel member even dares to speculate on exactly what is needed for that to happen. (Part 2 of 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20242.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Sm...
Oct 24, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 242
After too long an absence, Peter Cohen joined us for a recent MacVoices Live!, along with Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, David Ginsburg, and Brittany Smith. Peter social media posts are always thought-provoking, even if you don't agree with his position. He discusses the inspiration for his insights and provides some guidance on what not to do, then dissects the controversy stirred up (or not) by the Coalition for App Fairness . The panel looks at the group's agenda and intent, and the implications fo...
Oct 23, 2020•32 min•Season 2020Ep. 20241
In the second part of our discussion with Manton Reece and Jean MacDonald of Micro.blog and Jonathan Hays of Sunlit , their ability to make creating a podcast presence simple, how hosting works, and why they see it as a place to exercise your audio creativity as part of the Micro.blog. Manton and Jonathan discuss how the service handles your photos when they are uploaded, why it is perfect for sharing, and why it shouldn't be considered a backup or archive. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored...
Oct 21, 2020•25 min•Season 2020Ep. 240
Manton Reece and Jean MacDonald of Micro.blog and Jonathan Hays of Sunlit have joined forces to bring photo sharing to the Micro.blog service, and join us to talk about this new enhancement. In Part 1, Manton starts us off by discussing some of the newest features in the latest update to the social media/microblogging platform, and Jean explains why they haven't had to implement heavy-handed security to keep the service a pleasant one to use. Jonathan then explains how Sunlit integrates with Mic...
Oct 20, 2020•36 min•Season 2020Ep. 20239
In the October 2020 update, Chuck talks about MacVoices Live! and the length of MacVoices shows delivers the Support Report, and takes a few minutes to comment on the evolution of MacVoices on the fifteenth anniversary of the show. Show Notes: Links: MacVoices TV Legacy on YouTube MacVoices Archives (includes MacNotables, The MacJury, MacVoicesTV and MacVoices) Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Conn...
Oct 19, 2020•17 min•Season 2020Ep. 238
The third and final part of our discussion about Apple's "Hi, Speed" event with the panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Ken Ray, Brittany Smith, and Frederick Van Johnson touches on the cell carrier's motivations surrounding 5G, why Verizon was on stage, the $30 difference in iPhone prices, and what you need to know if you plan to move between carriers. MagSafe had some members excited, others not so much, but everyone is agrees we aren't done with Apple events for 2...
Oct 16, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 20237
Our All-Star panel of MacVoices Live!, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Ken Ray, Brittany Smith, Frederick Van Johnson, continued the discussion of Apple's "Hi, Speed" event, shifting over to the iPhone 12. Questions over who the audience is for which iPhone models, when it is time to upgrade, and whether the Pro version is appropriate for production work. We touch on the 5G capability, what the DSLR camera's place is in an iPhone world, how to decide what to get. [embed]h...
Oct 15, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20236
