Callum O'Hara is a Senior Engineer at iMendMacs , and joins us to give us a view from the independent Apple repair shop perspective. Callum talks about how he got into Apple device repair, the services they offer, and provides some advice for evaluating an independent repair shop when you need one. We also talk about their data recovery services, and he shares some repair horror stories. MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Show Notes: Gues...
Apr 01, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21064
Our look at the anniversary of Lockdown wraps up with a change in direction. The panel of Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr finishes off the discussion of Zoom meetings, then turn their attention to larger events. The pros and cons of online and in-person conferences are debated. Will an online component of future events become a requirement? Will we ever go back to the way it was? Do we really want it to go back? To no one's...
Mar 31, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21063
The second part of our look at the anniversary of Lockdown continues as the panel of Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Mark Fuccio, David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Brittany Smith, and newcomer Andrew Orr continue the conversation about what we've learned about working from home and virtual interaction, starting with the challenges of socialization and Zoom culture. Is Zoom Fatigue a real thing? Will virtual meetings continue to be an important part of business post-pandemic? What is bett...
Mar 30, 2021•31 min•Season 2021Ep. 21062
After a year in lockdown and the shift to working from home for so many, we wanted to take a look at how it has gone, what we've learned, and where it will go from here. The panel of Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg, and Guy Serle start the conversation by sharing their personal experiences, how their work lives changed (or didn't), and what adjustments they had to make. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After D...
Mar 29, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21061
The second part of our conversation with Charlotte Henry of the Media+ podcast continues with a discussion of how tech has affected politics and vice versa, then transitions into an examination of Amazon's winning bid for Thursday Night Football. Is that the future of sports? What does it mean for streaming entertainment in general? Charlotte has some thoughts. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like PDFpen, PDFpen Pro, and TextExpander. Find out ...
Mar 26, 2021•27 min•Season 2021Ep. 21060
Charlotte Henry is back to tell us about Media+ , her new podcast for The Mac Observer, and how it brings together her background as a political, media, and tech journalist. She explains her global perspective for the show, and gets into the interactions between news outlets, the social media sites, and what it means for keeping you informed. (1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21059.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software li...
Mar 25, 2021•26 min•Season 2021Ep. 21059
The MacVoices March 2021 Update includes the announcement of MacVoices After Dark , the re-launch of the MacVoices Blog , comments on new Playlists on YouTube and Vimeo, the expansion of the Article of the Day, a request for feedback on the live show, and the monthly Support Report. 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/chuck...
Mar 24, 2021•13 min•Season 2021Ep. 21058
In the final part of our recent MacVoices Live! conversation, the panel takes a hard left turn to discuss Apple's cancellation of the HomePod. The panel of Kelly Guimont, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Andrew Orr evaluate the HomePod and its competitors and speculate on successors. The discussion then transitioned to why all smart speakers are not created equal, Some examples of which ones do what well, a key point in the never-ending debate over Siri and Alexa...
Mar 23, 2021•53 min•Season 2021Ep. 21057
The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion of virtual desktops continued our evaluation of personal cloud options and why you might not want to take on the task of running a web server yourself. Kelly Guimont, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Andrew Orr draw some conclusions and issue some warnings. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like PDFpen, PDFpen Pro, and TextExpander. Find out more at TextEx...
Mar 22, 2021•23 min•Season 2021Ep. 21056
The MacVoices Live! panel of Kelly Guimont, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Andrew Orr answered a listener question about virtual desktops…but what kind of virtual desktop? The term is confusing and can be applied at least three ways…so we talked about all of them! We also started into a discussion of the commercial cloud services as well as the "personal cloud" devices that put a cloud on your desk. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by our Patreon...
Mar 19, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 21055
My conversation with Kirk McElhearn about the demise of the Apple HomePod takes an unusual turn as we compare and contrast how we listen to music, use our libraries, and our streaming services. Those choices can, to some degree, inform our decisions about the smart speakers we listen to our music on, and the services we use. (Part 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-related information....
Mar 18, 2021•29 min•Season 2021Ep. 21054
Apple has discontinued the HomePod smart speaker and Kirk McElhearn has some thoughts on how it fit, or didn't fit into the market. Kirk covers both the Siri and the music aspects of the HomePod, why how people listen to music didn't necessarily align to the HomePod's capabilities, and suggests some alternatives for replacing that HomePod you might have been buying. He explains why you need to look for an AirPlay 2 compatible speaker, what the differences are between AirPlay 1, AirPlay 2, and Bl...
Mar 17, 2021•26 min•Season 2021Ep. 21053
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, new panelist Logan Smith, and Brittany Smith wrap up the discussion of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) with some final thoughts on how they may relate to our increasingly cashless society. (Part 3) 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...
Mar 16, 2021•21 min•Season 2021Ep. 21052
Our discussion of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continues with the panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, new panelist Logan Smith, and Brittany Smith. New perspectives from Logan fuel the discussion of how NFTs are different than DRM, exactly how one would benefit from an NFT-tagged item, and how it might affect the works of both smaller and well-known artists. We also touch on the Tidal/Square situation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought ...
Mar 15, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21051
The news has been filled with stories of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they are creating incredible amounts of wealth…but what exactly are they? The panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Frank Petrie, and Guy Serle take up the challenge in a discussion that become way more intense than anticipated. In the first installment, we take about exactly what NFTs are and some of their potential uses. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoice...
Mar 12, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21050
Our conversation with Jay Miller of The PIT Show continues with an examination of developer advocacy whether it represents an evolution of product evangelism, why podcasts don't have to have a large number of followers to be considered successful, the idea of producing content with a global reach, the accessibility of podcasts, and much more. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by you, our viewers and listeners. Find out about all the ways you can support the show, including our Patr...
Mar 11, 2021•27 min•Season 2021Ep. 21049
Jay Miller joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about all of the things he is involved in. In the first part, Jay talks his The PIT Show podcast and how the focus has shifted, how and why you should develop your own plan, and what being a "developer advocate" entails. (Part 1) 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: Jay Miller is a Developer Advocate and P...
Mar 10, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21048
In Part 2 of this MacVoices Live! discussion, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Kelly Guimont, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio wrap up our discussion of Steve Jobs' influence and morph that into comments on Tim Cook's successor. Then, the group looks at Warren Buffett's relationship with Apple, stock buy-backs, and the G3-powered Mars Rover. What it takes to ready a chip for space, the COVID-19 notification apps, how they were implemented, and how effective they have be...
Mar 09, 2021•47 min•Season 2021Ep. 21047
Our most recent MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Kelly Guimont Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio both brought their own topics and discussed some from the audience. In Part 1, we attempted to answer the question, "Where are the M1 iMacs" and also started a discussion of why, ten years after his death, we are still asking, "What would Steve Jobs do?" in almost every situation. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditatio...
Mar 08, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21046
The second part of our conversation about eGlass with Ji Shen, the CEO of HoverCam , Dr. Matt Anderson, the President and CEO of Learning Glass Solutions and a physics professor at San Diego State University, and Bailey Pierson, the Marketing Director for HoverCam shifted to the experiences they have had using it, and some of the more technical details. eGlass could be the future of live education because it preserves the best of the white board, presentation program, and instructor/student inte...
Mar 05, 2021•26 min•Season 2021Ep. 21045
The creators of eGlass, a new tool that enhances and improves the teaching experience, join us to not only demo the product, but also to discuss how it changes the teaching and presentation experience into something much more personal for both online and in-person situations. Ji Shen, the CEO of HoverCam , Dr. Matt Anderson, the President and CEO of Learning Glass Solutions and a physics professor at San Diego State University, and Bailey Pierson, the Marketing Director for HoverCam , start off ...
Mar 05, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21044
GoDonut Founder Nina Seyedabadi and Executive Administrator Faith Escobedo discuss the latest update to the GoDonut product line, the GoDonut 360 . Bringing a "lazy susan" option to the GoDonut allows you to rotate your iPhone or iPad while in the GoDonut for better positioning for you or someone you want to share the screen with. Nina and Faith also talk about the new finishes available, surprise us with the most popular color for the GoDonut, and tease some upcoming releases. This edition of M...
Mar 03, 2021•25 min•Season 2021Ep. 21043
Our discussion of streaming media with the panel of David Ginsburg Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont wraps up as the group gets more personal with their observations. Why do they create streaming media? Why do they consume streaming media? The Chat Room weighs in with some thoughts of their own on why they enjoy live streaming shows vs. on-demand. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21042.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smil...
Mar 02, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 21042
This MacVoices Live! panel takes on the topic of streaming video. In the first part of the conversation, David Ginsburg Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont talked about why streaming is compelling for those doing the creating why the appeal for consumers is as old as the evening news, and what the online audiences get from attending streaming events. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by our Patreon campaign members and our PayPal Donation members. If you...
Mar 01, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21041
In the second part of our conversation with Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus, he discusses why he shut down his "Working Smarter for Mac Users" project, and the surprising activity that has taken its place. Mixing an analog activity with a digital tool, why it makes perfect sense, and a couple app picks round things out. MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. http://MacVoices.com/Magazine Show Notes: Guests: Bob LeVitus, often referred to as "Dr. Mac," h...
Feb 26, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 21040
Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is back after too long an absence, and after being trapped at home during the recent severe winter weather in Texas. In the first part of our conversation, Bob tells us how he passed the time without tech, and provides some ideas on what you might do if and when it happens to you. (Part 1) 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: Bob LeVit...
Feb 25, 2021•31 min•Season 2021Ep. 21039
As a cognitive neuroscientist, Brittany Smith brings a very different perspective to our MacVoices Live! discussions. In a one-one-one discussion, Brittany talks about that perspective, our "relationship" with our devices, and why she isn't a fan of some app's default settings. She also talks about her latest project, the ADHD Management Guild , an online option she and another ADHD professional are about to kick off. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. G...
Feb 24, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21038
This MacVoices Briefing focuses on two iPhone cases from adidas, the Leopard Holographic Grip Case and the Trefoil Grip Case . Find out why the functional aspects of each might interest you, especially if you have trouble holding on to your iPhone. 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 you quality information. Show Notes: Lin...
Feb 24, 2021•7 min•Season 2021Ep. 21037
Our MacVoices Live! Discussion of Apple Entertainment with the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, Kelly Guimont and Jim Rea continues with a debate over the benefits of the Apple TV box and where they fit into the future of the device, how it compares to other similar devices, and get some feedback from the YouTube chat room. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you v...
Feb 22, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 21036
MacVoices Live! took a break from serious topics to discuss Apple Entertainment…and then turned that into a serious topic, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, Kelly Guimont and Jim Rea describe how their Apple devices help them with their down time. Some of those activities include games, video, audio, and yes, programming. We start off with some personal views on who uses what, as well as the start of a discussion of the interfaces that Apple TV and other boxes use. (Part 1...
Feb 20, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21035
