CES is happening this week, but in the first-ever virtual format, so everyone is figuring out to do what we used to do in person. NextBase was our first stop for an informal conversation with Jeff Chuh, VP of Marketing, about what their focus has been, and an overview of their top-of-the-line dash cam, which includes the ability to be expanded to a front- and rear-view camera, Alexa compatibility, and why that is important. Today's MacVoices is supported by Audible and their newest option, Audib...
Jan 12, 2021•17 min•Season 2021Ep. 7
Our look at "Tech Resolutions" for 2021 wraps up as the panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr submit and discuss more things they hope to accomplish and that you can adopt as your own. Doing more writing, creating a gratitude journal, cleaning up the email flood, using an information management utility, and learning new tools to better achieve your objectives (Part 2 of 2) Today's MacVoices is supported by Audible...
Jan 11, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 6
The first MacVoices Live! of the new year focused on "Tech Resolutions" for 2021. In Part 1, a super-panel of David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr provide ideas on backups, redundancy, simplifying your tech life, revising your social media use, and notifications. (Part 1) 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-related ...
Jan 08, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21005
The second part of our discussion with Jeff Carlson about his new Take Control of Managing Your Files focused on the iOS and iPadOS side of file management, the part that iCloud can play in it, and Jeff's recommendations on how to integrate your strategy for those platforms with the desktop. 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 br...
Jan 07, 2021•26 min•Season 2021Ep. 21004
Jeff Carlson has a brand new Take Control book, Take Control of Managing Your Files , that covers file management on all of Apple's three productivity platforms. In Part 1 of our discussion, Jeff looks at the overall thought processes that go into file management, and provides some guidance on how to implement the options that Apple provides to users, as well as what users can develop on their own. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take control of ...
Jan 06, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21003
Our final MacVoices panel of 2020 continued their look at Apple's products and activities as the year closed out. Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Craig Allebach, Marina Epelman, and Kelly Guimont contemplated the pandemic's effects on lifestyles and tech needs, and picked their favorite Apple products (and not with a great deal of agreement). (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 w...
Jan 05, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 21002
In our last MacVoices Live! of 2020, the panel of Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Craig Allebach, Marina Epelman, and Kelly Guimont discussed some of Apple's decisions and product releases of the year, and how they faired, both in reality and in the press. The challenges faced by at least one university, Apple's adaptation to the pandemic environment, and which products were the biggest winners. (Part 1 of 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21001.mp3[/embed] This editio...
Jan 04, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21001
In the December Update, Chuck extends his thanks, reviews some of the changes to MacVoices in 2020, and delivers the last Support Report for the year. Show Notes: 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.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.faceboo...
Dec 30, 2020•8 min•Season 2020Ep. 20288
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Frank Petrie, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr wrap up our Holiday Party #1 with more Apple Car discussions, contemplation of Apple's influence on just about anything and everything, and how we got here from when Apple wasn't at the top of the heap. (Part 2 of 2) MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple User...
Dec 29, 2020•37 min•Season 2020Ep. 20287
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
