The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr take a hands-on look at the much-talked-about Apple polishing cloth, the newest version of the AirPods, and the Apple Watch 7. Is the cloth worth the money? Should you upgrade your AirPods? Do wrist tattoos still cause issues with the Apple Watch? Find out from those who have them in hand. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at...
Nov 05, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21211
Jeff Carlson and Mason Marsh of Photocombobulate finish up a discussion of on-the-road workflows and talk about the benefits of being "in the moment" for photography and so many other things. We wrap the conversation with some lessons learned by Jeff and Mason that might be useful to you in your next project, whether it is a two-week photo journey, or just a weekend of casual activities that includes taking some photos with your iPhone. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, t...
Nov 04, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21210
The hosts of Photocombobulate , Jeff Carlson and Mason Marsh discuss a recent two-week photo journey, and what it took to make it a success. We start out with where they went, the clothing they selected due to the conditions, and the hardware they took to make the most of the trip. How they stayed powered, how they stayed connected, and why they mapped out the best coffee shops along the way make for some great lessons for your next trip. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile,...
Nov 03, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21209
Our conversation with Glenn Fleishman concludes with some of his thoughts from his new Take Control of Cryptocurrency , and who it is for: the investor or the speculator. Glenn also talks about some of his other latest activities, including a flong show-and-tell on YouTube. (Yes, flong). (Part 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21208.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/...
Nov 02, 2021•29 min•Season 2021Ep. 21208
Our conversation with Glenn Fleishman continues as we talk about the latest edition of Take Control of iOS & iPadOS Privacy and Security and the new Take Control of Securing Your Mac . Glenn discusses some of the new security features in macOS Monterey, updates to iCloud that includes email and web surfing security options, and the four different recovery options for your Apple ID. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21207.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is brought ...
Nov 01, 2021•25 min•Season 2021Ep. 21207
Glenn Fleishman is back to talk about some of the many Take Control books he updated and wrote during the pandemic lockdown. We start out with a review of all the titles, then settle in to Take Control of Find My and AirTags . Glenn explains the three different parts of the Find My service, makes sense of devices and items, and touches on the privacy aspects of tracking all the things Find My can track. Privacy is a big thing in the tracking arena, and Glenn talks about that and why he put a ful...
Oct 29, 2021•28 min•Season 2021Ep. 21206
Michael E. Cohen, the tech and copy editor for Take Control of Numbers, 3ed Edition by Sharon Zardetto, discusses some of the newest features of Apple's spreadsheet. We cover who Numbers is for, and why it excels (no pun intended) at presenting complex spreadsheet data in a visually pleasing, easier-to-understand format. From why colorization is so important in spreadsheet presentations to the ability to have multiple spreadsheets on one page, Michael explains why you should give Numbers another...
Oct 28, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 21205
In the MacVoices Update for October, Chuck talks about what the free MacVoices Magazine offers, especially as new hardware and software hits the streets, touches on the MacVoices Slack for MacVoices patrons, and delivers 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/macvo...
Oct 28, 2021•6 min•Season 2021Ep. 21204
Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus provides some more life advice as we wrap up a conversation that includes his career-long experiences with remote interactions, why brevity is such an important skill, especially now, and his thoughts on retirement. What Mac he is currently using (and loves), a hardware pick, and his evolving passion for woodworking. (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 p...
Oct 26, 2021•28 min•Season 2021Ep. 21203
In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus provides some thoughts on how Apple has come through the pandemic, how augmented reality and virtual reality might affect our lives, and how business is evolving from both the human and tech standpoints. Bob also offers some advice to young people who are starting to enter the working world…and it might surprise you. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices and find out how ...
Oct 25, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21202
David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont wrap up our coverage of the "Unleashed event with a discussion of why it took so long for 1080p cameras to be included in Apple laptops, questions over the color matching between Apple product lines, and the new colors of the HomePod mini. We finish up discussing why there were no updated iMac minis or iMacs, and where we stand in the M1 transition. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Ma...
Oct 22, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 21201
The MacVoices Live! analysis of Apple's "Unleashed" event with David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont continues with conversations of HDMI 2.1 vs. 2.0, MagSafe and USB-C charging options. The panel also debates the much-publicized "notch" for the FaceTime camera, the location of ambient light sensors, and the inclusion of the 1080p camera in the new MacBook Pros. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Availa...
Oct 21, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 21200
After a day of contemplation and review of the details available, the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont take on Apple's "Unleashed" event. We start off with Chuck being corrected on one assumption about the Apple Music Voice Plan, mourn (more or less) the loss of the Touch Bar, and dig into some of the technical details of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by quip. Better oral hea...
Oct 20, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 21199
Our conversation about Cybersecurity Awareness Month with the panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'amour, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont wraps up as we discuss how your security and privacy practices can affect this around you, VPN use, and how to safely answer security questions. We also talk about how debit cards are different in the U.S. and elsewhere, and why you need to keep your software up to date, no matter how small the upgrade. (Part 3) MacVoices is supported by quip. Bet...
Oct 19, 2021•33 min•Season 2021Ep. 21198
Our MacVoice Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'amour, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont turn their attention to why Google is changing their position on embracing the native iOS interface elements. Then, we start a discussion of a number of different topics for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Topics this time around include Mac software, why 2 factor authentication is one of the most basic steps you can take to protect yourself, and how authentication apps can im...
Oct 18, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21197
This MacVoices Live! starts with a brief follow-up on last week's Facebook discussion before diving in to anticipation over Apple's "Unleashed" event. Find out what the panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'amour, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont thinks about what hardware will and will not be announced, whether there is any significance to the selection of a Monday vs. Tuesday event, and what would make each panel member pull out their credit card. (Part 1) This edition...
Oct 16, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 21196
This MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Patrice Brend'Amour, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont shifts to a hot topic in the business world: bring your own device (BYOD) vs. choose your own device (CYOD). Which is better for you? Which is better for your employer? Is your personal device at risk if you use it for work? Or would you rather select your preferred laptop or phone, and let the company foot the bill. Th...
Oct 16, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21195
Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Patrice Brend'Amour, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont conclude the discussion of Facebook's most recent Congressional appearance and their tactics, then turn to the anniversary of Steve Job's passing. You might be surprised at some of the observations of their thoughts and impressions. Find out which panel member scolded Steve, and why. (Part 2) MacVoices Magazine , our free magaz...
Oct 14, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21194
Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Patrice Brend'Amour, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont conclude the discussion of Facebook's most recent Congressional appearance and their tactics, then turn to the anniversary of Steve Job's passing. You might be surprised at some of the observations of their thoughts and impressions. Find out which panel member scolded Steve, and why. (Part 2) MacVoices Magazine , our free magaz...
Oct 14, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21194
The MacVoices Live! super-panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Patrice Brend'Amour, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and Kelly Guimont got a little hot under the collar discussing the effects of the Facebook whistleblower's congressional testimony, and why this might be different than past investigations into the social network's behavior. Can a whistleblower with documentation affect change where others have failed? (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is...
Oct 14, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21193
Our discussion with Alexander Embiricos, Co-Founder and CEO, and Dan Wood, Chief Programmer, of Remotion , continues with some of the "nuts and bolts" features of their remote working program, including screen sharing, security of audio and video conversations, and more. Then, we take a turn into company cultures how software can support those cultures, and which comes first. We also touch on the very unusual pricing model that they are starting with, and how it is true to the company's origins ...
Oct 12, 2021•27 min•Season 2021Ep. 21192
Alexander Embiricos, Co-Founder and CEO, and Dan Wood, Chief Programmer at Remotion , introduce us to a different kind of tool to apply to remote work. Alex goes into the pre-pandemic origins of Remotion, the need for "ambient awareness" for remote workers, and provides a demo. Dan goes into how Remotion takes its cues from the macOS Dock, and why it is a "real" macOS app. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to silver, gold, and platinum Patrons of M...
Oct 11, 2021•29 min•Season 2021Ep. 21191
This MacVoices Briefing reviews the pros and cons of the ProCase iPad Mini 6 Keyboard Case , a case designed specifically for the iPad mini 6. It adds a lightweight detachable keyboard option to your mobile computing at an affordable price for both. MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Links: P...
Oct 08, 2021•7 min•Season 2021Ep. 21190
Our conversation with David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Mike Schmitz about the iPad mini 6 concludes with more on the usefulness and power of the device, and why you should get one. The panel also comments on the status of Shortcuts, and why there may be concern as macOS Monterey approaches. (Part 3) MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple...
Oct 07, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 21189
David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Mike Schmitz continue the discussion of new Apple hardware by wrapping up the iPhone 13, and moving on to the iPad mini 6 and why it just might be the perfect iPad for almost everyone. The panel also touches on MagSafe use and battery life. (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 payme...
Oct 06, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21188
Some of the MacVoices Live! panel received new hardware this week, and shared their views and experiences. We start off with the new iPhone 13 and its variations, and observations from the panel of Brittany Smith, Davi Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont. We also cover some free professional video, and way to hack LinkedIn to avoid spam. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices and find out ...
Oct 05, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21187
The last part of our MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith continues our discussion of iOS 15 installation and stability experiences, and also talks about "security research" vs hacking Apple's servers, where the line is, and what should happen if it is crossed. (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 y...
Oct 04, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21186
David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Jim Rea continued our MacVoices Live! discussion of password security before transitioning to a review of the new security measures of Apple Card, a discussion of the new subscription Marvel podcast, and start a conversation about iOS 15 implementation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast . Show Notes: Guest...
Oct 01, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 21185
David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Jim Rea continued our MacVoices Live! discussion of password security before transitioning to a review of the new security measures of Apple Card, a discussion of the new subscription Marvel podcast, and start a conversation about iOS 15 implementation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast . Show Notes: Guest...
Oct 01, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 21184
Host Chuck Joiner provides a monthly Update that includes news about the free Post Production World , access to MacVoices After Dark and the MacVoices Slack, and delivers 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 MacVoi...
Sep 29, 2021•10 min•Season 2021Ep. 21183
