The first part of our first holiday party on MacVoices Live! started with an idea, but was quickly taken over by a discussion of the much-hyped Apple Car. The panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Frank Petrie, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr talk about what it might be, what they think makes sense, and who might be involved. (Part 1 of 2) 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-re...
Dec 28, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20286
Our Holiday gift guide series wraps up with a little different format and picks from Kirk McElhearn, Elle Newman, and Mike Schmitz. We find out what a "fiber artist" is, talk about some interesting foods, and a wide-ranging selection of apps, among other great gift ideas. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Show Notes: Links: Kirk McElhearn's picks: Modernist Bread Modernist BreadCrumbs podcast Leg...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 2020Ep. 20285
Part 2 of our MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #7 with Andrew Orr, Bart Busschots, and Mike Potter finishes up with some bonus picks as well as games, apps, foodstuffs, and more. 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: Andrew Orr is a freelance writer and amateur photographer. He loves Apple products and enjoys writing and sharing all things tec...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2020Ep. 284
The newest MacVoices Gift Guide panel of Andrew Orr, Bart Busschots, and Mike Potter brings even more interesting pics to the party, with options that range from health-related to photography to Apple collectables. (Part 1 of 2) 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: Andrew Orr is a freelance writer and amateur photographer. He loves Apple ...
Dec 22, 2020•43 min•Season 2020Ep. 20283
The second part of Gift Guide #6 was so exciting that we broke the Internet! Find out what Peter Cohen and Brittany Smith picked that did the trick. (Part 2 of 2) 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: Peter Cohen is a freelance tech journalist who has written for Macworld, iMore, Tom's Guide and many other sites. You can find his dead Twit...
Dec 21, 2020•28 min•Season 2020Ep. 20282
As the holidays approach, we offer MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6, with panelists Peter Cohen and Brittany Smith doing the recommendations this time around. A different kind of hardware, software, and smart home devices get Part 1 off the ground. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like TextExpander. Find out how to be more consistent and more accurate at TextExpander.com/podcast . Show Notes: Guests: Peter Cohen is a freelance tech ...
Dec 18, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20281
This MacVoices Live! discussion shifted to an examination of the possibility of Apple Hardware Subscriptions. The panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Andrew Orr, and Frank Petrie discuss and debate the feasibility of the business model from both the consumer and Apple standpoints, identify some existing options that are almost like a subscription service, and some of the challenges of putting it all together. (Part 2 of 2)
Dec 17, 2020•39 min•Season 2020Ep. 20280
The latest edition of MacVoices Live! marked our first dual stream to both Facebook and YouTube as the panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Andrew Orr, and Frank Petrie provided some follow-up information from a viewer on our AirPods Max evaluation. The discussion then turned to an article by Andrew and the debate over why Google Chrome is slowing down some users' computers, what Keystone is, and why it is even there. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordabl...
Dec 17, 2020•33 min•Season 2020Ep. 20279
The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 concludes as Patrice Brend'Amour and Rosemary Orchard deliver their final gift picks for 2020. Expect the unexpected! This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices . 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 $50 off your first j...
Dec 15, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 20278
Our Holiday Gift Guide #5 features two guests we don't have on nearly enough due to time zone issues. Patrice Brend'Amour and Rosemary Orchard share their ideas for your holiday gift giving. (1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices . This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Find the right person for your business today with LinkedIn Jobs. Visit LinkedIn.com/MacVo...
Dec 14, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20277
Our MacVoices Live! panel of Oliver Breidenbach, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, and Brittany Smith wrap up their thoughts on Apple's newly-announced AirPods Max, talk about the release of Fitness+, and accidentally start a conversation about Siri. (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 when you sign up for any subscription, visit SaneBox.com/MacVoices . This edition of Ma...
Dec 11, 2020•42 min•Season 2020Ep. 20276
Only hours after the press release announcing the AirPods Max, a MacVoices Live! panel discussed the newest Apple product by trying to decide who the target market is, whether the price reflects the technology or something else, and why there are no Apple logos on the ear cups. Find out who was supportive and who was incensed in the panel of Oliver Breidenbach, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, and Brittany Smith. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , th...
Dec 10, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20275
Our fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide panel of Joe Kissell, Wally Cherwinski, and Mark Fuccio wrap up with even more off-the-wall picks and discussion. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices . 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 SaneB...
Dec 09, 2020•55 min•Season 2020Ep. 20274
Our fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks by Joe Kissell, Wally Cherwinski, and Mark Fuccio. With all the gift guides over the years, you would think that no more "firsts" could happen, but they do and on a regular basis. Find out what surprises happened this time around. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices . This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile...
Dec 08, 2020•45 min•Season 2020Ep. 20273
David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith continue our MacVoices Live! discussion of "Where do you hang out online…and why?" with debates over what is and isn't social media, where Reddit and Slack fit in to the conversation, and more. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices . This edition of MacVoices is sponsored ...
Dec 07, 2020•41 min•Season 2020Ep. 20272
A recent MacVoices Live! session asked the panel to discuss where they spend their online time and why, and boy, did they deliver! David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Mark Fuccio discuss the obvious online destinations as well as some more specialized, unexpected options. Factors such as content, policies, the presence of friends and more are all in the mix when making the decisions about where to be when and how often. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is su...
Dec 04, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 271
Our third Holiday Gift Guide wraps up with more picks by Shelly Brisbin, Jean MacDonald, and Mike T. Rose. As always, some picks that could be anticipated, and some that are surprising. Either way, this was one of our most fun sessions yet. 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: Shelly Brisbin is a writer, editor, podcaster, and cocktail enthusiast, as well a...
Dec 03, 2020•35 min•Season 2020Ep. 20270
The third edition of our Holiday Gift Guide series features picks from Shelly Brisbin, Jean MacDonald, and Mike T. Rose. A lot of laughs and some great gift ideas for you to give or to get. (Part 1 of 2) This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.com/partnerships/MacVoices , then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided medi...
Dec 02, 2020•46 min•Season 2020Ep. 20269
Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio continued their discussion of past and present macOS/chip transitions, then shift to Apple's decision to reduce their commission on app store developers from 30% to 15% for developers earning less than $1 million per year. The issue is more complex than you might think. This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your ...
Dec 01, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20268
In the November 2020 Update, Chuck talks about the new MacVoices Alert newsletter option, the evolution of MacVoices Live!, and delivers the monthly Support Report. Show Notes: Links: Macvoices Alert Newsletter - sign up today! 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.faceboo...
Dec 01, 2020•8 min•Season 2020Ep. 20267
This MacVoices Live! session featured the panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio took on a number of topics. In Part 1, we find out who got which M1 Macs and their initial experiences and impressions. That led to the start of a discussion of past OS/chip transitions vs. the one that is upon us. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.com/partners...
Nov 30, 2020•34 min•Season 2020Ep. 20266
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
