In this Briefing, Chuck talks about a piece of gear that you will never see, but that figures into the recording of just about every MacVoices episode: the Pro Co Short Stop Passive Mute Switch . This foot-controlled switch lets you silence your microphone at a moment's notice without being distracted from the conversation and without anyone knowing you are doing it. Show Notes: Pro Co Short Stop Passive Mute Switch Pyle Microphone XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter wi...
Aug 13, 2021•7 min•Season 2021Ep. 21152
Jim Tierney of Digital Anarchy is back with the latest version of their transcription software, Transcriptive Rough Cutter . Jim explains what's new in this version of Transcriptive, the advantages of editing via transcription, and the difference between transcriptions, voice recognition, and speech-to-text. He explains how it works and how it can make your life easier if creating videos for clients. MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Sho...
Aug 12, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21151
The third and final part of this MacVoices Live! conversation focused on an article in Inc. that seemed overly biased against Apple to at least one panel member. David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, and Mark Fuccio and host Chuck Joiner examine the piece, discuss how the media approaches Apple coverage, and disagree on what our reactions should be. (3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by our Patreon campaign members and our PayPal Donation members. If you find va...
Aug 11, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 21150
The MacVoices Live! discussion of extra wide and multiple monitors wraps up, and then the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, and Mark Fuccio look at host Chuck Joiner's inability to wear his Apple Watch for almost two weeks, and the effect it had. They share their uses and experiences with Apple's wearable (which are more diverse than you might think), and why at least some don't want to go without it. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by ...
Aug 10, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 21149
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, and Mark Fuccio go right off script from the beginning to talk about their monitor setups and end up providing some great information for those contemplating purchasing new, super-wide monitors, creating multiple monitor set-ups, and getting color precisely right…if you really need to. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters....
Aug 09, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 21148
Jeff Carlson continues his discussion of the power of Luminar AI and how to get the most out of it using his new book, The Photographer's Guide to Luminar AI . There is more to Luminar AI than just one-click improvements; Jeff explains how you can combine and save settings, and provides a perfect example of the amazing power of the program. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices and find out how Upstart can lower your monthly...
Aug 06, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21147
The latest effort from Jeff Carlson helps you tap the AI power of the terrific photo editing program Luminar AI . In The Photographer's Guide to Luminar AI , Jeff explains the availability of the newest features and how Luminar has evolved. While Luminar AI makes it easy to take advantage of those features, Jeff explains how you can go far beyond the basic settings to get some amazing results, no matter what your skill level. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast pers...
Aug 05, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21146
The Plugable USB-C 7-in-1 Hub with Ethernet provides a variety of ports and excellent performance for those wanting to expand their USB-C Mac's connectivity. Chuck Joiner runs through the features, specs, and some real-world experience. 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. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Links: Plugable USB-C 7-in-1 Hub with Ethernet...
Aug 04, 2021•6 min•Season 2021Ep. 21145
The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about the updates to two of his Take Control books, Take Control of Your Passwords and Take Control of 1Password , focuses on the second, and why 1Password is our password manager of choice. Joe talks about the newest capabilities of the premier password manager, including better handling of two-factor authentication options, the latest features, and how it keeps you and your passwords safe. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. ...
Aug 03, 2021•29 min•Season 2021Ep. 21144
Joe Kissell has updated two of his most important Take Control books, Take Control of Your Passwords and Take Control of 1Password . The first part of our conversation focuses on the first book, and some of the updated advice that Joe has to help you make yourself as secure as possible when accessing your favorite web and ecommerce sites. If your password strategy hasn't changed recently, you need to hear what Joe has to say. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast pers...
Aug 02, 2021•30 min•Season 2021Ep. 21143
The MacVoices Live! panel of Jay Miller, Frank Petrie, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Schmitz, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio wrap up their discussion of the medical features and capabilities of the Apple Watch, address the on- and off- nature of Apple's possible presence at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, and the scheduling of Virtual Macstock 2021. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast and SmileSoftwa...
Jul 30, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21142
Our MacVoices Live! discussion of Apple's quarterly financial results continues as we look at the subscription revenue numbers, their implications, and how they are (or are not) calculated. We then start to examine how the Apple Watch's health monitoring capabilities are being used, what it can and can't do (at least right now), and where that fits in the strategy going forward. The panel of Jay Miller, Frank Petrie, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Schmitz, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio offer their thoughts and ...
Jul 29, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21141
Our MacVoices Live! discussion of Apple's quarterly financial results took some decidedly offbeat turns. In Part 1, we touch on what effect stimulus money might have had on those results, how the continued changes to employment and work from home initiatives may have influenced things, and where that might go in the future. The panel of Jay Miller, Frank Petrie, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Schmitz, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio wrap up with the question of supply chain challenges for both Apple and the entir...
Jul 28, 2021•29 min•Season 2021Ep. 21140
In a brief Update for July 2021, Chuck talks about MacVoices Live!, the many assets that MacVoices Offers, and provides the month's 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/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.c...
Jul 27, 2021•7 min•Season 2021Ep. 21139
The last part of this MacVoices Live! session focused on the acquisition of the podcast client Pocket Casts by Automatic, the makers of WordPress. What opportunities this might present for content creators and podcasters are considered by Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg,and Brittany Smith. The panel then identify their podcast clients of choice and why they chose them. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software TextE...
Jul 26, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21138
We finish up our discussion of streaming video interfaces before the MacVoices Live! panel of Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg and Brittany Smith take on the topic of the Pegasus malware, why you probably aren't a target, and how the media has mis-represented the iPhone/Android aspects of the story. (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 informati...
Jul 23, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 21137
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, and Frank Petrie start a conversation based on their experiences with the interfaces of the streaming media options out there. Xfinity, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV all go under the microscope as we express our frustrations and thoughts on how they can improve. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and al...
Jul 22, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21136
The third and final part of our MacVoices Live! session with the MacinTech Mac User Group in Colorado, with Jeff Gamet and Apple Consultant Mark Stevenson focuses on why Mark bought a new M1 iMac and what he is telling his clients who are in the market for a new Mac. We wrap up by taking questions from the group. (Part 3) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices and find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments. Show Notes: Guest...
Jul 21, 2021•31 min•Season 2021Ep. 21135
The second part of our visit to the MacinTech Mac User Group in Colorado, with Jeff Gamet and Apple Consultant Mark Stevenson turns to a discussion of whether to buy high or low on the product scale, and the panel's experiences with Apple's AirTags. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices and find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments. Show Notes: Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and pub...
Jul 20, 2021•28 min•Season 2021Ep. 21134
MacVoices Live! takes a virtual trip to the MacinTech Mac User Group in Colordo, with Jeff Gamet and Apple Consultant Mark Stevenson to discuss what Apple gear to buy and what configurations are recommended. We start out sharing with what new Apple tech the panel has already invested in and what they are considering. (Part 1) Show Notes: Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander E...
Jul 19, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21133
Our MacVoices Live! discussion of the Western Digital situation wraps up, and transitions into an examination of the Audicity information gathering change, and whether the Internet over-reacted. The panel of Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Andrew Orr, Brittany Smith, Jim Rea, and Jay Miller finish up with some brief comments on Smile's sale of PDFpen to Nitro. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benef...
Jul 16, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21132
MacVoices Live! is back from vacation and catching up on some of the news that was worth our attention. This time, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Andrew Orr, Brittany Smith, and Jay Miller discuss and debate the Western Digital hack where owners of certain cloud-enabled devices lost their data. Was their negligence on the part of Western Digital? How long should an equipment manufacturer be obligated to maintain a product? The panel looks at the si...
Jul 15, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21131
After taking a little time off, host Chuck Joiner is back with some observations and tips on traveling in a post-lockdown world, and why your iPhone is more important than ever. Show Notes: Links: The TravelCard credit-card sized rechargeable battery OpenTable 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/macvo...
Jul 13, 2021•13 min•Season 2021Ep. 21130
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont wraps up this session with their impressions of the new Safari beta that is expected to be standard in macOS Monterey. Find out what works, what doesn't, and why you may want to give it a try before deciding. (Part 3) 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 Patreon and PayP...
Jul 09, 2021•31 min•Season 2021Ep. 21129
Our Amazon Prime Day conversation wraps up and then the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont discuss finding out how many apps you really use on your iPad. All those pages and pages of apps, but do you really use them? Consumption or productivity? At least one panel member was surprised by the answer. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by you, our viewers and listeners. Find out about all the ways you...
Jul 05, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 21128
On an open-mic edition of MacVoices Live!, the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont talk about what they acquired on Amazon Prime Day and why you might want to consider their purchases for yourself. (1) 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 Patreon and PayPal options, at MacVoices.com/Support . Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsbur...
Jul 05, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21127
Angel Vu, the Product Manager for PDFpen and PDFpen Pro from Smile , joins us to talk about version 13 of their PDF productivity utility. From a new icon to a a refined interface that gives easier access to the editing tools to new compression options, Angel gives us the tour of this must-have upgrade. 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. Subscribe today and don't miss ...
Jul 02, 2021•31 min•Season 2021Ep. 21126
The second part of our MacVoices Live! visit to the Silicon Valley Mac User Group with panel members Jeff Gamet and Jim Rea continued the discussions of Apple's WWDC announcements and took audience questions and comments from the group. 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 Patreon and PayPal options, at MacVoices.com/Support . Show Notes: Guests: Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer ...
Jul 02, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 2112
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont wraps up this session with their impressions of the new Safari beta that is expected to be standard in macOS Monterey. Find out what works, what doesn't, and why you may want to give it a try before deciding. (Part 3) 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 Patreon and PayP...
Jun 29, 2021•27 min•Season 2021Ep. 21124
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont wraps up this session with their impressions of the new Safari beta that is expected to be standard in macOS Monterey. Find out what works, what doesn't, and why you may want to give it a try before deciding. (Part 3) 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 Patreon and PayP...
Jun 29, 2021•27 min•Season 2021Ep. 21124
