In the second part of our conversation with crypto enthusiast Bryan Chaffin, we cover the differences in the "speed" of crypto and the number of transactions it can handle (and why that matters), what "staking" means in the crypto world, and how to move between fiat and crypto currencies. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Bitcoin climbs into positive territory after ...
Feb 03, 2022•36 min•Season 2022Ep. 22024
Crypto enthusiast Bryan Chaffin spends some time with us updating the world of crypto currencies. Crypto has been in the news lately, both from the use and return standpoints. Bryan helps us understand were crypto is at the moment, from acquiring and holding crypto to the various types of wallets and exchanges. We dig into the concepts involved and identify some of the risk factors that you need to be aware of before buying into crypto. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. ...
Feb 02, 2022•38 min•Season 2022Ep. 22023
Before wrapping up the best products purchases of 2021, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Kelly Guimont and Mark Fuccio, get geeky to help a panel member find a solution to the problem of combining multiple computers to multiple monitors and keyboards for a home office. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: luna display Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub – Data Tran...
Feb 01, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22022
The MacVoices Live! panel of of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Kelly Guimont and Mark Fuccio continue to share their picks for their best product purchases of 2021. From home office selections to wellness tech, there's something for everyone. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Dell S3221QS 32 Inch Curved 4K UHD, VA Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor, AMD FreeS...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22021
Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, and Kelly Guimont start off our discussion by following up on some of the New Year's Objectives we previously set. Then, we start a conversation about our best tech purchases of 2021…things we use every day, things that help us do what we do. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off th...
Jan 28, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22020
In the January 2022 Update, Chuck talks about two of the upcoming MacVoices Live! shows about to be released on the feeds, discusses access to the MacVoices Slack, and covers changes to some of the older RSS feeds. The Support Report wraps up the update. 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 F...
Jan 28, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22019
Host Chuck Joiner shares his experiences with Apple's powerful 16" MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip. From purchase decisions to implementation to performance, Chuck offers some real-world experiences, identifies his only regret, and suggests some things to consider in determining whether the MacBook Pro is for you. MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: UESWILL Compatible with 2021 MacBook Pro 16 inch Case Model A2485 ...
Jan 27, 2022•15 min•Season 2022Ep. 22018
If MacVoices had been able to go to CES, we would have had this conversation with Kyle Rand, Founder and CEO of Rendever in person. Kyle explains how they are using VR to help address the isolation challenges that come with aging and the loss of mobility that is so common in that demographic. More than just providing a virtual experience, Rendever facilitates social interaction both in VR and in the real world. Their CES announcements further their capabilities and objectives. MacVoices is suppo...
Jan 25, 2022•27 min•Season 2022Ep. 22017
Brian Ibbott of Coverville fame is about to launch the fourth season of America's Next Top Podcaster , and wants you to be part of it. We talk about how you can make that happen, the time commitment involved, and their all-start panel of judges. Brian also explains how, even if you aren't a contestant, that you can get tips and tricks from some of the best podcasters in the business, and the many benefits of starting your own. MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions...
Jan 24, 2022•25 min•Season 2022Ep. 22016
Brian McCollum, COO of eSight , explains how their medical device can help those with visual acuity issues, particularly macular degeneration. Two built in cameras help trick the brain into filling in what it normally couldn't see. Brian walks us through it, and discusses the challenges they have in making both patients and physicians aware of this new option. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/...
Jan 21, 2022•27 min•Season 2022Ep. 22015
In a special, unscripted conversation from MacVoices After Dark , the panel of Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr discuss ways to make a Mac easier to use for a stroke patient. Hardware, software, system options, and more all made the list. 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: Links: StreamDeck Twelve South MagicBridg...
Jan 20, 2022•19 min•Season 2022Ep. 22014
The MacVoices Live! panel of Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont continues their debate over App Store scams and who has ultimate responsibility. Should Apple do more? What responsibility does the user have? Why do scam apps get overlooked by both? (Part 3) 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: Guests: Jeff Gamet is a t...
Jan 18, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22012
Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont wrap up a discussion of the past and tracking technology with a focus on Apple's AirTags. Then, the panels discuss the iPhone at 15. How the iPhone, literally, changed the world, even for those who don't use one, and continues to do so as it evolves. We wrap up as a discussion of App Store scams gets off the ground. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for...
Jan 17, 2022•40 min•Season 2022Ep. 22011
MacVoices Live! starts of 2022 with the panel talking about some New Year's objectives (not resolutions), that include email management, delegating some tasks to be able to focus on others, and going paperless. Then, the panel of Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr turn their attention to the Brooks Nader story of AirTag tracking, and whether this is new, or just calling attention to the amount of tracking that has always gone on, and how it is being po...
Jan 15, 2022•40 min•Season 2022Ep. 22010
Our second CES Briefing runs through more announcements that are worthy of your attention. Featured are products from OWC, Moft, Chipolo, Kensington, Anker, Samsung (no, not a TV or monitor), Twinkly, Satechi, and Speck. 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. Show Notes: Links: OWC Moft Chipolo Kensington Anker Samsung Twinkly Satechi Speck Support: Become a MacVoices Patron o...
Jan 14, 2022•7 min•Season 2022Ep. 22009
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin, now formerly of The Mac Observer , share the story of how one of the web's original Apple news web sites was recently sold. The co-founders talk about what has made TMO special, how the sale came about, and why they hope the new owners make it a bigger success than ever. Dave and Bryan also talk about what they feel they have accomplished with TMO, and what they are most proud of. MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.c...
Jan 12, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22008
In a virtual appearance from the CES show floor, Nancy de Fays, Co-Founder of Line , shows off three new products. The LINE FRZR is a gaming cooling pad that pumps cold (very cold) air into the laptop, improving performance. The LINESTAND is a vertical charging dock with three pads that keeps your devices on the job while staying fully charged. Finally, the LINECLOUD is a new kind of personal cloud that leverages the storage you already have. MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of yo...
Jan 11, 2022•23 min•Season 2022Ep. 22007
In our first CES Briefing, we take a look at the first set of products and announcements that caught Chuck's attention, and that he thinks are worth your second look. MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Scosche Plugable WHOOSH! Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) HANDL Hyper Eve Targus JBL Autonomous 8R Tractor | John Deere Precision Ag (video) Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy...
Jan 11, 2022•10 min•Season 2022Ep. 22006
Our discussion of what the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg , Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend'amour and Jim Rea expect and want to see in 2022 finishes up with more on the Windows-on-macOS debate, the need for Apple to continually release new hardware updates, and why the iPhone release schedule has become a requirement rather than an option. Some final desires include Apple-branded monitors and routers, and better Apple documentation. (Part 4) This edition of MacVoices is sponsor...
Jan 07, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22005
The extended Siri discussion wraps up with a comparison to a very old (and fondly remembered) program. The next set of expectations and desires included why Apple needs to focus on a HomePod ecosystem or whether the existing iPhone/app is adequate, and how it has one key feature that may be an advantage or a disadvantage. Have an Amazon Echo? It may be able to do more than you think, but you would never know it. Next, the Windows-on-macOS debate takes center stage. (Part 3) This edition of MacVo...
Jan 06, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22004
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg , Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend'amour and Jim Rea continued the discussion of Siri, comparing and contrasting its usefulness and accuracy to other smart home assistants. Drawing from science fiction, the group talked about what they would like Siri to be and whether that is or is not realistic. Is Siri good enough to support Apple's Music Voice Plan? The panel shared how they summon music using Siri, and the varying results. (Part 2) This edi...
Jan 05, 2022•29 min•Season 2022Ep. 22003
The last MacVoices Live! panel of 2021 got together to discuss expectations and desires when it came to Apple products in particular, and tech products in general. David Ginsburg , Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend'amour and Jim Rea started off with why the Lightning interface should go away, then turned quickly to how Siri needs to improve. From implementation to accuracy, Siri took center stage. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one...
Jan 04, 2022•28 min•Season 2022Ep. 22002
We start 2022 the same way we finished up 2021: by looking at some of the top Apple and tech stories with Ken Ray of macOSKen . Ken and Chuck finish up a discussion of the rise of the metaverse concept, then turn to an in-depth discussion of why Apple TV+ is different than other streaming services, and why it is and will continue to be important to Apple. The show wraps up with where Apple fits into the Work From Home movement, both past, present, and future. (2) This edition of MacVoices is sup...
Jan 03, 2022•43 min•Season 2022Ep. 22001
Ken Ray of macOSKen helps us take a look at some of the top Apple and tech-related stories of 2021. Ken and Chuck start out with the obvious choice: COVID-19 and what it meant for Apple at all levels. Then, they each pick an "imaginary" product that impacted things this year. That discussion starts with Apple Car and continues with the enthusiasm over the metaverse concept. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Coinbase. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when...
Dec 30, 2021•39 min•Season 2021Ep. 247
In the final Update for 2021, Chuck talks about his decision not to attend CES in person, and how that will affect this year's CES coverage. Then, he expresses his appreciation to everyone associated with MacVoices in any fashion and reveals a new Patreon benefit and how it expands access to the MacVoices Slack. The update wraps up with comments about MacVoices After Dark, MacVoices Magazine, and the month's Support Report. Show Notes: Links: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://...
Dec 29, 2021•12 min•Season 2021Ep. 21246
Our MacVoices Live! Holiday Party wraps with the panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith sharing their tips and techniques for dealing with holiday tech support requests, and also talking about some of the traditions they and their families share. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Coinbase. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/ macvoices . Show Notes: Gu...
Dec 28, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 21245
The MacVoices Live! Holiday Party continues as David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont and Jim Rea are joined by Mark Fuccio and Brittany Smith to continue the discussion of digital identification and the intersection of privacy, convenience, and tracking. How much do we give up to get what want in the way of services, and how much inconvenience are we willing to endure to maintain privacy? Where does AI play into this? The discussion gets deep. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices...
Dec 27, 2021•34 min•Season 2021Ep. 21244
As the holidays close in, the MacVoices Live! crew got together for an online holiday party. David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont and Jim Rea were the first to arrive, and a discussion that started with celebrity donuts quickly shifted to the announcement of support for digital drivers licenses, online tracking, and where the two might intersect. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices and find out how Upsta...
Dec 23, 2021•35 min•Season 2021Ep. 21243
The second part of our 7th and final MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide for 2021 features the final picks from Rosemary Orchard, Frank Petrie, Bart Busschots, and Mike Potter. Music to education, organization to function, there are some great picks as we wrap up and head for the holidays. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21242.mp3[/embed] 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 m...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2021Ep. 21242
Our seventh and final MacVoices Holiday Gift Gide for 2021 kicks off with the virtual panel of Rosemary Orchard, Frank Petrie, Bart Busschots, and Mike Potter selecting picks that go from fun to practical, inexpensive to not-so-inexpensive-but-worth-it. (Part 1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21241.mp3[/embed] 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: G...
Dec 21, 2021•49 min•Season 2021Ep. 21241
