Need some summer reading that is actually useful? Get away from those trashy novels that waste your time, and check out this MacVoices Briefing about to entertaining and informative books: After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost its Soul by Trip Mickle and This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth. Find out why both deserve your attention, and earn a MacVoices recommendation from Chuck. Kolide is an endpoint security solution ...
Aug 08, 2022•9 min•Season 2022Ep. 22163
This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up as Chuck Joiner, Mark Fuccio, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith share both their experiences with the butterfly keyboard issues and their reactions to the class action settlement. Was this a case of design over function? See what the group thinks. (Part 3) Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals without sacrificing privacy. Learn more here . Show Notes: Links: Faulty MacBook ...
Aug 05, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22162
Chuck Joiner, Mark Fuccio, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith finish their in-depth discussion of tech and travel. Yes, they offer some gear recommendations, but talk more about how they have trimmed down what they travel with (because they could), some hotel experiences, and engage the age-old debate of lasts vs. iPads. (Part 2) Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals without sacrificing privacy. Learn more her...
Aug 03, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22161
This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off with a suggestion from the Chat Room, to discuss the changes in the gear that we travel with. From the actual gear choices to the challenges of hotels, the panel of Chuck Joiner, Mark Fuccio, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith share experiences and recommendations. (Part 1) Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals without sacrificing privacy. Learn more here . Show Notes...
Aug 02, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22160
This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the important aspects of the Sonos Roam , a fully featured wireless speaker that boasts features such as Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, and Google Play. Chuck tells you why it is one of his favorite wireless speakers. Show Notes: Links: Sonos Roam on Amazon Sonos Roam on Sonos.com 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: htt...
Aug 01, 2022•7 min•Season 2022Ep. 22159
This MacVoices Live! discussion concludes with more on the Kantar designation of Apple as the world's most valuable brand. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Andrew Orr debate the methodology, but not the result, of that designation and how such designations are used in business. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to silver, gold, and platinum Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macv...
Jul 29, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22158
The discussion over Apple's customer repair options for the iPhone was intense as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio debated the pros and cons, and how it is being covered by the media in general, and one article in particular. Then, the group turned their attention to the 15th anniversary of the iPhone before starting an examination of Kantar naming Apple the world's most valuable brand (again). (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdo...
Jul 28, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22157
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio start off discussing the recent vote by an Apple Store's employees to unionize, Apple's response, and what it means for all parties. Then, an article in the New York Times about the do-it-yourself iPhone repair option offered by Apple raised some blood pressures. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . ...
Jul 27, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22156
In the July 2022 Update, Chuck talks about why he missed Macstock , delivers the monthly Support Report, and reminds viewers of MacVoices Magazine . 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....
Jul 26, 2022•5 min•Season 2022Ep. 22155
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio wraps up our conversation about the health capabilities of the Apple Watch and what they can mean for you, and consider the problem of Internet Explorer and what it says about corporate management priorities and corporate IT. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Report...
Jul 25, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22154
Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio finished up a discussion of how tech companies alienate their customers and then are surprised by the results in this edition…such as what Netflix is doing now. Then, this MacVoices Live! panel discusses a panel member's doctor's comments about the Apple Watch as a health device. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best art...
Jul 22, 2022•28 min•Season 2022Ep. 22153
This MacVoices Live! discussion with Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio starts out with thoughts on a postcard that some of the panel members received from Brave stressing their focus on privacy. The conversation then shifts to some obvious missteps by tech companies which alienate their customers, and why they happen. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacV...
Jul 21, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22152
"The Road to Macstock " wraps up in a conversation with Jay Miller, who will present something completely new: the importance of developer relations. Jay explains how this will fit into the Macstock agenda, from both the philosophical as well as the "nuts and bolts" perspectives. 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: Macstock Conference & Expo Guests: J...
Jul 20, 2022•21 min•Season 2022Ep. 22151
"The Road to Macstock " takes an unexpected turn to Brett Terpstra, who will host two different speaker panel discussions at the event. Brett tells us how these panels will work and why they embody one of the best things about Macstock. Brett also shares a couple of tips about working from home. 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...
Jul 19, 2022•15 min•Season 2022Ep. 22150
This MacVoices Live! session wraps up with more on the influence of Elon Musk, a look at Apple product shipments vs. their competition, and a debate over a failed iPad competitor. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Mike Potter have some conflicting opinions. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to silver, gold, and platinum Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Apple's Mac Shipme...
Jul 18, 2022•30 min•Season 2022Ep. 22149
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Mike Potter shift the discussion to the future of Drobo, Jony Ive and Apple going their separate ways, and the Elon Musk/Twitter conflict, which seems to be headed to court. (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. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: L...
Jul 15, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22148
MacVoices Live! was back after a one-week holiday hiatus with the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Mike Potter. The group started out sharing their impressions (and purchases) from Amazon Prime Day, then turned to a review of the details and a last minute update on the upcoming Macstock Conference & Expo (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, ...
Jul 14, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22147
"The Road to Macstock " runs through Pennsylvania in a conversation with Erin Dawson about music, Logic, and more. Erin will be demonstrating how to develop and enhance your own music creations for use with your video projects or just for fun. Whether you are experienced in music or just looking to start out, Erin will have something for you at Macstock. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals wi...
Jul 13, 2022•21 min•Season 2022Ep. 22146
"The Road to Macstock " takes us to Bryan Pearce, Solutions Developer and President of Deneb Corporation , for a discussion of databases. Brian's presentation will focus on what can be done with FileMaker by Claris. This is especially compelling given the availability of FileMaker on all Apple productivity platforms, as well as a new product that is coming from Claris later this year. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22145.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolid...
Jul 12, 2022•15 min•Season 2022Ep. 22145
Our next stop on "The Road to Macstock " takes us to David Ginsburg, who took the theme of "Play" literally. David discusses how he will address the consumption of media, entertainment and otherwise, audio and video. You might think that this is obvious based on your own uses, but Dave has some other ideas about the many options for audio and video, including some that have evolved during the pandemic. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is an endpoint security solution for ...
Jul 11, 2022•21 min•Season 2022Ep. 22144
Next on the "The Road to Macstock" is a conversation with Mike Schmitz, who will be talking about a "creativity flywheel". Drawing on some recent developments in the field of productivity thinking, Mike will cover capturing, organizing, and accessing information that will help you be more creative. Find out what you can expect to learn in Mike's session. Macstock Conference & Expo will be held in Woodstock IL on July 23 and 24 . Join us for a terrific weekend of information, Apple tech, and ...
Jul 08, 2022•23 min•Season 2022Ep. 22143
We kick off our annual "Road to Macstock" series in a conversation with Macstock Conference & Expo organizer Mike Potter. We get the inevitable safety protocol discussion out of the way before digging into information about speakers, the schedule, and how it is all coming together. There will be some brand new topics never before addressed at Macstock, and a wide variety of variations on the theme of "Rebuilding". Mike also turned the tables on Chuck, asking him questions about his own sessi...
Jul 02, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22142
Charlotte Henry of The Addition helps us make sense of Apple's aggressive moves into live sports, especially the recent 10-year agreement with Major League Soccer. Exactly how it will play out, who will be able to watch how many matches, and whether we might see tiers or channels on Apple TV+ are all part of the conversation. Has Apple been testing the arena of live sports before making bigger leaps, or is it all part of a normal growth and expansion curve? What features are most important to vi...
Jul 01, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22141
The tone for our recent wide-ranging conversation with Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus was set early as Bob formally announced his retirement. Always outspoken, Bob explained why that means he will be leaving Texas, some of his plans for the coming year, and a couple of the services that will help him do it. We also spent some time looking back at Bob's career, a few of his predictions, and how things have changed for tech journalists. We also discussed how our technology helped get us through the COVID l...
Jul 01, 2022•38 min•Season 2022Ep. 22140
In the second part of our conversation with David Sparks, we talk about the evolution of our software tools and how his legal education influences his approach to the many MarSparky projects. David also gives us a different perspective on the debate over whether the Mac and iPad are or even should come together. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to silver, gold, and platinum Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links...
Jun 28, 2022•21 min•Season 2022Ep. 22139
We catch up with David Sparks to discuss a variety of topics, including his transition away from the practice of law and how MacSparkly.com has evolved and grown. Next, we touch on his new Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide , why shortcuts on the Mac got off to a rough start, and how it has improved in recent versions. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide (Standa...
Jun 28, 2022•24 min•Season 2022Ep. 22138
In the June Update, Chuck reviews the introduction of the Select Tech series, looks forward to both pre- and post- Macstock Conference & Expo shows, reviews some schedule changes for the next couple weeks, and delivers the monthly Support Report. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22137.mp3[/embed] 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 Twitt...
Jun 28, 2022•7 min•Season 2022Ep. 22137
The discussion surrounding USB-C vs. Lightning connectors for iPhone and iPad isn't as clear cut as you might think. The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie cover the advantages and disadvantages of both, and why your use case might make the decision on which side of the debate you are on. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find doctors who are patient-revie...
Jun 25, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22136
The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie finally finish of the password debate, then focus their attention on a recent question over a class action legal fee. That led to a spirited discussion on the merits of such legal actions, before switching over to the start of a comparison of Lightning to USB-C connectors. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find ...
Jun 25, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22135
This MacVoices Live! discussion starts out with a report and discussion on the other big event at WWDC, the annual State of the Union Address for developers. Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie dig in to some of the new aspects, and presenters. The conversation then turns to what Apple is doing to improve security by moving beyond passwords. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Ma...
Jun 25, 2022•39 min•Season 2022Ep. 22134
