This MacVoices Briefing covers the Anker PowerConf C200 Webcam . Featuring a 2K resolution, stereo noise-cancelling mics, and adjustable fields of view, the PowerConf offers some terrific features at a price that makes it easy to upgrade your video conference presence for business or personal use. 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 thi...
Aug 19, 2022•14 min•Season 2022Ep. 22172
A "sister" show to MacVoices is The Mac Show on The British Tech Network . Many, but not all, of the same faces, and different perspectives on some topics. This is a sample show recorded earlier this month that I wanted to give you a taste of another terrific Apple-oriented podcast. The panel delivers on of the "Summer of Fun" shows covering some of our favorite non-Apple gear that we can't live without…or at least wouldn't want to live without. If you like what you hear and see, check out all t...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2022Ep. 22171
In the final segment of this MacVoices Live! discussion, Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, and Jeff Gamet dig deeper into the encryption and mobile device management aspects of the lost Secret Service messages, and whether text messages are only stored on your iPhone. (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. Show Notes: Links: iMessage en...
Aug 17, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22170
Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, and Jeff Gamet continue their discussion of Apple Pay and who is making money from it. Then, things get a little intense as the MacVoices Live! panel considers the reports that the Secret Service lost important messages, allegedly due to Apple's encryption. (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 No...
Aug 16, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22169
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, and Jeff Gamet take a look at the cancellation of Spotify's Car Thing, and whether it is a symptom of what seems to be their "quick hit" mentality. The discussion then turns to Apple Pay, and a claim that they are overcharging the banks and credit card companies. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and al...
Aug 15, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22168
In this edition of Select Tech, Chuck talks about two apps that will help you "read" more, regardless of what format your content is in. Want to listen to an audiobook or podcast faster? Overcast should be your first choice, for four key reasons. Need to have a web article or lengthy document read to you? Voice Dream Reader is the application of choice. Find out more about both programs and how they can help you do more faster and better when it comes to consuming content. Show Notes: Links: Ove...
Aug 12, 2022•10 min•Season 2022Ep. 22167
Some final thoughts by the MacVoices Live! panel on virtualization are offered by Chuck Joiner, Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr, as the discussion turns to the availability of an ARM-based version of Windows, how to get it, and how to install it. The chat room, again, offers input in use cases and the benefits of being able to run various versions of different operating systems on one machine. (Part 3) ] This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacV...
Aug 11, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22166
Our discussion of the revenue earned by Apple in games, and why it is so surprising, continues with Chuck Joiner, Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr. Then, the MacVocies Live! panel focuses on whether the power of the M series-based laptops is being overlooked by those who create all of those "best laptop" lists that are all over the Internet, and if so, why. (Part 2) Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance g...
Aug 10, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22165
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr start off with a report on Macstock Conference & Expo by those who were able to attend, and covered how, even if you weren't there, you will be able to benefit from the presentations. The group's attention turned to the surprising amount of revenue Apple generates from games, even though it doesn't seem to be among the company's top priorities. (Part 1) Kolide Kolide is an...
Aug 09, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22164
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
