Josh Centers has published Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for Take Control Books, just in time for you to find out all about the new versions of Apple's mobile operating systems. Josh talks about some of the bugs that have cropped up since the release, such as the "vibrating camera" issue with the new iPhones 14, the "copy and paste bug" that potentially affects all iOS 16 installs, and more. Some of the new features are among Josh's favorites, and he talks about lock screen customization,...
Sep 21, 2022•50 min•Season 2022Ep. 22193
The Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group is back after a pandemic-induced hiatus, and Mike Horton has everything you need to know about the return. Mike talks about what precautions are in place to protect attendees, and why some of those are beyond his control. We also talk about the scheduled presentations that include cloud-based editing, editing education, and more. Oh yes, and a raffle. In-person networking has been a hallmark of LACPUG meetings; Mike talks about why this is still the case, ...
Sep 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22192
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner wrap up their virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh Users Group audience with a question and answer session that spanned topics from Apple's "Far Out" event to AR, VR, and beyond. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Rogue Amoeba. Audio tools for everyone. Visit MacAudio.com to take 20% off orders for the month of September. Show Notes: Guests: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network . He has written numerous books,...
Sep 19, 2022•40 min•Season 2022Ep. 22191
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion in front of a virtual Long Island Macintosh Users Group audience about the "Far Out" announcements. The discussion picks up in the middle of the Apple Watch part of the conversation. Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch Ultra? Who is the Ultra for? Who is it competing with? Adam also talks about the new AirPods Pro, and starts a Q&A session with the audience. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22190.mp3[/embed] This ed...
Sep 16, 2022•39 min•Season 2022Ep. 22190
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner made a virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh Users Group just a few days after Apple's "Far Out" event to review and analyze the announcements. Adam talks about why people upgrade based on "change my life" features, reveals what he thinks was the most important announcements, and delivers his thoughts on Dynamic Island. We also talked about the new 48-megapixel camera for the iPhone 14 Pro models, SIM trays, the lack of USB-C, Crash Detection on the iPhone, and m...
Sep 15, 2022•39 min•Season 2022Ep. 22189
Joe Kissell continues the discussion of the next version of macOS and his new Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura . Joe covers some of the features he likes, some of the ones he is passing on, why upgrading to Ventura isn't the major event that some past upgrades have been. Joe also outlines how you can keep up with everything Take Control is doing, including when what books are getting updated and what projects they are working on. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolid...
Sep 14, 2022•26 min•Season 2022Ep. 22188
Joe Kissell is back to talk about this latest Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura . Joe provides his thoughts on the upcoming version of macOS, why it won't be as big as change as some past versions, and what you need to look out for when you do the upgrade. (Part 1) embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22187.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with ...
Sep 13, 2022•27 min•Season 2022Ep. 22187
An extra-large MacVoices Live! panel finishes up an extra-long session discussing the announcements from Apple's "Far Out" event. This time, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Derek Miley, Brittany Smith, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Andrew Orr cover the audio and non-audio features of the new version of AirPods Pro, debate whether all the ports will ever be removed from the iPhone, and why it didn't happen this time around. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is sup...
Sep 12, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22186
The discussion of Apple's "Far Out" event announcements continued as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Derek Miley, Brittany Smith, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Andrew Orr finished up with some final thoughts on the iPhones 14, then turned their attention to the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Who are they for, who will buy them, and what are the important new features? Health, cycle tracking, and safety are all at the top of the list. (Part 2) This edi...
Sep 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2022Ep. 22185
Hours after Apple's "Far Out" event wrapped, a mega-panel convened on MacVoices Live! to discuss and debate the announcements. The iPhone 14 and its variations were up first as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Derek Miley, Brittany Smith, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Andrew Orr dug deep into the iPhone 14, with the A16 Bionic Chip, Display Island, and improved camera and stabilization catching their interest. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Koli...
Sep 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2022Ep. 22184
This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the framed technology display pieces from GRID Studios . Chuck reviews the sample iPhone X frame as an example of how the GRID shows off the components of a device in an attractive presentation for any Apple or technology enthusiast. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 day...
Sep 06, 2022•6 min•Season 2022Ep. 22183
This MacVoices Live! session concludes as the group talks more about cloud data storage, remote work and cloud-stored information security. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Eric Bolden circle back to next week's "Far Out" event, and what we hope to see in the next Apple Watch. (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: ...
Sep 02, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22182
The MacVoices Live! panel continues a discussion of cloud-stored data security following the hack of a password management software company and an inquiry from a MacVoices Patron. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Eric Bolden cover their uses and faith in services like iCloud, Dropbox, and how work-from-home has complicated the security of data. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/ma...
Sep 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22181
In anticipation of Apple's "Far Out" event, the MacVoices Live! panel of host Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Eric Bolden discuss what would encourage them to upgrade to the iPhone 14. From the expected camera improvements to a completely radical use case favored by one panel member, to the rumored satellite phone. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: ...
Sep 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 180
In the August Update, Chuck discusses the evolution of MacVoices, asks viewers and listeners for feedback on guests, floats the idea of a MacVoices Discord, 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/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner...
Aug 30, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22179
This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle digging deep into the possibility of Apple adding more ads to their services, and why that type of ad placement is different and preferable to the ad tracking that so many other sites and services do. (Part 3) Zocdoc.com This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at http://Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Your iPhone may...
Aug 29, 2022•30 min
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle continue a MacVoices Live! discussion of revolutionary products before turning their attention to the unusual reason an iPad is being sent to the Moon and what it says about digital assistants. Then, the predictions that Apple will be increasing both the presence of ads in their services along with ad revenue takes center stage. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our...
Aug 26, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22177
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle look at the question of foldable phones: who wants one, what benefits would they have, and what configuration options there might be. That discussion transitioned to a debate over revolutionary products and whether this could be one. (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 all Ma...
Aug 25, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22176
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet and special guests Web Bixby and Eric Bolden finish up this session with a surprising topic: Microsoft Teams! The fact that, after 2 years, Microsoft has finally released an M1-native version. Whether this actually improves the Teams experience, the option of dedicated Teams boxes why your company might want want, and whether they are worth it are part of the discussion. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported...
Aug 24, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22175
Next up for this MacVoices Live! panel is a discussion of games on Netflix (surprise!), whether there will be or should be a Mac mini redesign, and how the Mac Studio fits into that picture. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet and special guests Web Bixby and Eric Bolden take on those topics, and each other. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with all it...
Aug 23, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22174
This MacVoices Live! panel starts out with a personal story by host Chuck Joiner about how an Apple Watch sent a fall notice that hit close to home. Then, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea and special guests Web Bixby and Eric Bolden follow up with comments about the medial ID features on the iPhone, and renewed discussion about Windows emulation on the M1 Macs using Parallels. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your ...
Aug 22, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22137
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
