We continue our conversation with Jay Miller about look at tech companies through a social equity lens, and how their social efforts might affect consumer's buying decisions. What happens when a company's decision goes against your values…or mine? Does the company involved have an obligation to listen, or make a revision to a business decision? Should we make a buying choice based on the company's decision that might not have anything to do with the product? (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is...
Sep 28, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21182
Jay Miller joins us to discuss his new podcast, Conduit , and how it delivers a different take on productivity. Not just content with sharing what they do, Jay and Kathy Campbell help listeners create their own challenges and celebrate the successes on the show. The conversation then turns to the question of holding our apps (and their creators) "accountable" from a social aspect. (Part 1) MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Show Notes: Gu...
Sep 27, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21181
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner wrap up their virtual visit to the Apple CIDER user group by touching on large monitors and M1 Macs, Adam's thoughts on the integration of features across OSs and devices, and SharePlay. We have a little fun with a Zoom feature, and look at where the Apple Watch has been, were is, and where it is going. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall...
Sep 24, 2021•44 min•Season 2021Ep. 21180
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner continue their visit to the Apple CIDER user group in Rochester NY with a broader discussion of privacy and technology before turning to the iPhone 13. Buying new, handing down lower models, and exploding batteries are all covered. Then, Mac repairs take center stage as everyone shares some of their experiences. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by quip. Better oral health made simple. For $10 off a quip smart electric toothbrush, visit quip.com/macvoices . Show Notes: ...
Sep 23, 2021•49 min•Season 2021Ep. 21179
In the midst of a thunderstorm, Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner make a virtual visit to the Apple CIDER user group in Rochester NY. In Part 1, we talk about weather apps, Apple's support of classical music, and Adam's project to combine multiple sets of speakers. We also dipped into the CSAM controversy and the implications of on-device monitoring and how we feel about that level of surveillance. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by quip. Better oral health made simple. For $10 off a quip smart electr...
Sep 22, 2021•44 min•Season 2021Ep. 21178
Our conversation with Gary Levitt, Co-Founder of Future Moments , continues with the story the genesis of their apps, how he and his partner found each other, and how they interact to bring the products to market. Gary also talks about their unusual pricing model that puts all of their apps within reach of anyone who wants to improve the audio side of their mobile production. (2) MacVoices is supported by quip. Better oral health made simple. For $10 off a quip smart electric toothbrush, visit q...
Sep 21, 2021•25 min•Season 2021Ep. 21177
Gary Levitt, Co-Founder of Future Moments , introduces us to their iOS and Mac Apps that enhance the audio portion of your mobile content creation. Gary walks us through the capabilities of their portfolio of apps that has something for everyone, regardless of whether you are creating video or audio projects. From emulating a variety of high-performance mics, to fixing your audio easily, to mastering your audio, the Future Moments apps make it fast and easy. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by qu...
Sep 20, 2021•29 min•Season 2021Ep. 21176
Our discussion of the Apple "California Streaming" event wraps up as the panel continues to argue about who wants to make movies before moving on to the Apple Watch 7. Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Andrew Orr, Mike Schmitz, and Brittany Smith discuss the dust resistance claim, express frustration with Apple's position on watch face creation, and the availability of the Series 3. The wrap-up includes the urgent upgrades Apple release to combat Pegasus, and how they might avoi...
Sep 17, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 175
Our MacVoices Live! look at Apple's "California Dreaming" event continues with what many consider the major announcement: the iPhones 13. The panel of Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, Frank Petrie, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Andrew Orr, and Mike Schmitz discuss both pricing and configurations, environmental concerns, what the new cameras bring to the table, and start to cover who the cinematic features are really for. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Av...
Sep 16, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 174
Our MacVoices Live! discussion about Apple's September 14 event, the panel of Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, Frank Petrie, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont starts off with a discussion of the event presentation itself What did "California Streaming" mean, anyway? Then we move on to the enhancements to the new 9th Generation iPad, and why the new iPad mini was arguably the star of the show. Use cases for both devices, whether there were any compromises, and the strength of the iPad...
Sep 15, 2021•44 min•Season 2021Ep. 173
Our MacVoices Live! discussion of the obsession with Tim Cook's successor concludes as the panel of Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Dave Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and Frank Petrie talk about who should be delivering the product introductions, and why some CEOs are "punch-able". The panel then turn their attention to the South Korean ruling that Apple, Google, and others will be required to allow other payment options in their app stores, and why that might make other decisions in...
Sep 14, 2021•57 min•Season 2021Ep. 21172
The MacVoices Live! panel of Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Dave Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and Frank Petrie address a report that Apple is "requiring" employees to use personal devices for company business. The panel evaluates the truth of the report (which, at recording time, was coming from only one source), why it doesn't make sense given Apple's privacy positions, and why is just a bad idea for anyone working for any company, Apple or not. Then, we start a discussion our obs...
Sep 13, 2021•46 min•Season 2021Ep. 21171
As the Apple "California streaming" event approaches, the MacVoices Live! panel of Kelly Guimont, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller,Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith talk about what we might see that would make them whip out their credit cards. Before that, host Chuck Joiner talks about a credit card hack and why more retailers implementing Apple Pay might have prevented it. Oh, and a spirited discussion about, of all things, mouse design. This edition of Ma...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21170
Dan Keldsen, a co-founder at PlexiCam , combines an introduction to their device that holds your web cam with a discussion of the benefits and importance of developing your video conferencing skills. The PlexiCam holds both normal sized, dedicated webcams as well as the big, heavy DSLRs at exactly the right height to help you look your audience in the eye. Dan explains how it came to be, the features of the various models, and how to get the best results so you look great in your next meeting on...
Sep 09, 2021•58 min•Season 2021Ep. 21169
The MacVoices Live! discussion of pen(s), paper(s), concludes as the panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Mike Schmitz, Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith give more picks of those two productivity tools, identify a problem with Task Managers, and discuss why being happy is more important than being productive when it comes to creativity. (Part 3) Today's MacVoices is supported by DraftKings . Safe and secure online betting. Get in on the action at DraftKings.com with the code...
Sep 08, 2021•40 min•Season 2021Ep. 21168
Our MacVoices Live! discussion of the implications of relying on digital identification methods continues as Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Mike Schmitz, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea consider the goods and bags, what has been done so far, and why it isn't likely to occur anytime soon. The conversation then shifts to favorite writing tools and how they can fuel the pleasure of working, and thus productivity and creativity. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is supported by DraftKings . Safe and s...
Sep 07, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 21167
Should you depend on your iPhone for your identification, credit cards, vaccination status, etc.? That's where the MacVoices panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Mike Schmitz, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea starts off this discussion, and there are mixed feelings about both the status of things now and where it could lead. A wide-ranging and spirited discussion looks at the implications now and later. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander f...
Sep 03, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 21166
The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about his latest book, Take Control of Monterey , turns to his thoughts on the redesign of Safari, tab groups, Apple Mail, and Shortcuts. Joe also ponders a different method of feature roll-outs, and how and why some features may still work on release day. (Ironically, as we were recording this, Apple released another version of the Monterey beta.) (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iP...
Sep 02, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 21165
Joe Kissell has released his latest Take Control book, Take Control of Monterey , to help both those running the beta release of the new macOS, as well as those who will want to install it right away upon its release. We start off with the overall impressions of Monterey, then move on to some of the features that reportedly won't be available or fully functioning on Day One. Those include SharePlay, Focus, and more. (Part 1) Show Notes: Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks...
Sep 01, 2021•30 min•Season 2021Ep. 21164
Our conversation with Josh Centers about his new book, Take Control of iOS15 and iPadOS15 concludes with Josh talking about the translation capabilities, the controversial CSAM policies and functions Apple is implementing, and how the public beta process has affected the iOS and iPadOS development. Josh also talks about whether you should upgrade on Day 1 or wait just a little while…or longer. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and...
Aug 31, 2021•27 min•Season 2021Ep. 21163
Josh Centers will help you get up to speed the Apple's newest operating systems in his new book, Take Control of iOS15 and iPadOS15 for Take Control Books. Josh starts our our conversation in an unusual way: discussing the features that will not be part of the initial releases, and why that's not a bad thing. Then, we dig into some of the changes to Safari, using Siri offline, the new multitasking controls in iPadOS, and the "freaky" new features of Photos. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is ...
Aug 30, 2021•27 min•Season 2021Ep. 21162
Jeff Carlson and Mason Marsh have teamed up to launch a new photography podcast, Photocombobulate . They join us to talk about what their show will offer, the genesis of the project, and who the target audience is. The conversation veers off into why photography can be so satisfying no matter what your skill level, learning to think like a photographer, and how they will be interacting with their audience. Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com...
Aug 27, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 21161
In the August, 2021 Update, Chuck announces access to the MacVoices Slack for MacVoices Patrons and provides the 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.com/macvoices/ MacVo...
Aug 26, 2021•7 min•Season 2021Ep. 21160
The MacVoices Live! examination of 1Password's move to Electron concludes as the panel of Mike Schmitz, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, David Ginsburg, Guy Serle, Mark Fuccio and Brittany Smith discuss whether Apple has failed to supply adequate development tools. Is there a lack of attention to the Mac platform on the part of AgileBIits? What part did venture capital play? Or is this all just part of a popular program expanding its influence? (Part 3) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upsta...
Aug 24, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 159
Mike Schmitz, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Kelly Guimont, Dave Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, and Guy Serle continue our MacVoices Live! discussion of 1Password's move to the Electron development platform. Emotion vs. business decisions in the community's reactions, enterprise-level issues, support considerations and the compromises Electron represents are among the points of discussion. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices...
Aug 24, 2021•40 min•Season 2021Ep. 21158
The MacVoices Live! panel took on the furor over 1Password's new beta version that is written in Electron. What is Electron (and Rust), does it matter, and why should you care? Mike Schmitz, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, and Brittany Smith all have thoughts and they aren't all the same either. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast and SmileSoftware.co...
Aug 20, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 21157
Luma Touch has just released Version 3 of LumaFusion, their sophisticated video editing software for the iPad, and Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer is back to give us a taste of what's new. From a resizable interface to audio plugins to stabilization, LumaFusion is even better this time around. Terri demos the features, talks about what it is like to develop for the iPad, and outlines their new LumaFusion training options. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the maker...
Aug 19, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 156
The MacVoices Live! panel of Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Guy Serle, and Brittany Smith wrap up our discussion of Apple's efforts to fight CSAM (child sexual abuse materials), the implications those efforts could have for other categories of information, and the alternatives you can use if they you uncomfortable. We also briefly comment on how we all contribute to the state of surveillance with our web cams. Who is watching whom? (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of Te...
Aug 18, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21155
The MacVoices Live! conversation about Apple's photo scanning and intentions to help prevent CSAM (child sexual abuse materials) continues with some members of the group revealing their positions on the announcements. Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Jim Rea and Guy Serle also discuss other reasons that Apple may be implementing this system the way they are, and what is being encrypted and how. (Part 2) Smile This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like PDF...
Aug 17, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21154
The latest MacVoices Live! panel took on the complex, sensitive topic of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) and Apple's latest announcements of their efforts to combat it. David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio start off looking at the privacy exceptions we have as Apple users, and then start into exactly how the proposed system would function, what it would and wouldn't flag, and at what age levels what restrictions apply. (Part 1) This edition of MacVo...
Aug 16, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21153
