Our second MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features author and podcaster Charles Edge, and Jeff Butts of The Mac Observer, and a whole lot of great gift picks. Some on-point, some very much off. In addition to picking gifts, the panel also discusses the practicality of 3D printers. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by NordVPN. Get secure and private access to the Internet with a special deal at NordVPN.com/macvoices . This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet...
Nov 03, 2022•25 min•Season 2022Ep. 22224
Our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new edition of Take Control of Apple Watch continues with a discussion of the discoverability of features and controls on the Apple Watch and in the Watch app, what can you do Siri and the Apple Watch, and why it helps to have a guide to everything the Apple Watch can do. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn mor...
Nov 02, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22223
Jeff Carlson has updated his Take Control of Apple Watch to the third edition, covering the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. We start with the general question of how important is an Apple Watch in today's world for a variety of reasons and discuss the Backtrack feature and how it works, even if you never venture into the woods. (Part 1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22222.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solut...
Nov 01, 2022•38 min•Season 2022Ep. 22222
The October 2022 MacVoices Update includes an announcement about a special event with Take Control author Josh Centers on November 2, a belated birthday announcement, and a note on some changes to the MacVoices web site. Chuck also covers advertising decisions for MacVoices, delivers the support report, and wraps up with a reminder about the MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides. Show Notes: Links: MacVoices Special Event - "About An Hour with Josh Centers, Author of 'Take Control of iOS16 and iPadOS16"...
Oct 31, 2022•10 min•Season 2022Ep. 22221
ADHD Coach, productivity coach, and MacVoices Live! panel member Brittany Smith talks about the inspiration and production for the videos on her YouTube channel, why that channel is so diverse, and her surprise video education background. Brittany explains how she conducts her coaching sessions, why almost everything that is good for those with ADHD are good for those without, and how her Star Wars obsession fits in with her business. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22220.mp3[/emb...
Oct 28, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22220
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Kelly Guimont finish off their thoughts on the new iPads and which Apple Pencil works with which iPad. The discussion wraps up with commentary on the newest revision to the Apple TV, and why Apple isn't in the streaming stick game. (Part 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22219.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for al...
Oct 27, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22219
The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Kelly Guimont digs deeper into the features of all the new iPads, from the basic model to the new M2 iPad Pro. We debate the pricing and place in the product line, the M2 chip, and the questions over Apple Pencil compatibility and charging. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insuranc...
Oct 26, 2022•40 min•Season 2022Ep. 22218
MacVoices Live! takes a look at the newest iteration of the iPads, what they offer, and what's changed. Camera placement, the power of the M2 and more are included in the first part of the discussion with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Kelly Guimont. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: LumaFusion Capcut Guests: Web...
Oct 25, 2022•38 min•Season 2022Ep. 22217
Our first MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide for 2022 finishes off as Jeff Gamet, Brett Terpstra, and Andrew Orr pick books, hardware, something to improve your mental health, and more. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide - Master List 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (Flipboard version on the web) Links: Jeff Gamet's Picks: Apple Watch Series 8 Apple Pencil Pen Ti...
Oct 24, 2022•41 min•Season 2020Ep. 22216
The annual MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide series is off to a great start with with picks from Jeff Gamet, Brett Terpstra and Andrew Orr. Some were expected, some were a surprise. The panel delivers selections from Apple devices to book picks, power to a surprise Amazon choice. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices . Show Notes: 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide - Master List 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (Flipboard ver...
Oct 21, 2022•29 min•Season 2022Ep. 22215
In the last part of this MacVoices Live discussion, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle look at the reports (and other conflicting reports) of global PC and Mac shipments, how accurate they are, and what to make of them. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by NordVPN. Get secure and private access to the Internet with a special deal at NordVPN.com/macvoices . MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel ...
Oct 20, 2022•29 min•Season 2022Ep. 22214
The AirTag/Lufthansa discussion wraps up as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle share some final thoughts. The panel then discusses Airplane mode on the iPhone, what it does and doesn't do, and why Bluetooth is never really turned off. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by NordVPN. Get secure and private access to the Internet with a special deal at NordVPN.com/macvoices . MacVoices is supported by Rocket...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min•Season 2022Ep. 22213
This MacVoices Live! panel starts off by looking at the change Apple made in how it refers to its laptops…or notebooks…whatever. What's the logic behind it? Then, a surprisingly spirited discussion of the Apple AirTag/Lufthansa kicks off with the obvious questions: How could any airline let this story get so out of hand? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle have some ideas. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is support...
Oct 18, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22212
The MacVoices Live! panel didn't hold back when discussing the Adobe/Figma deal and what it might mean to the future of graphic and deisign collaboration. Neither were Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Web Bixby, and Brittany Smith bashful with their thoughts on the latest in the Elon Musk-buying-Twitter saga. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22210.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet vi...
Oct 14, 2022•38 min•Season 2022Ep. 22210
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, and Web Bixby discuss what Figma is for those who don't know, and why Adobe decided to purchase it for $20 billion. The MacVoices Live! panel covers the basics of the service, how it competes with Adobe, and how collaboration has become such a hot feature in almost any class of software. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can...
Oct 13, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22209
This MacVoices Live! session wraps up as Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, and Warren Sklar continue their disagreement over the Apple Wallet app being able to be removed from the iPhone. That leads to a discussion of Apple Pay and other mobile payment platforms being available on competing platforms, and why that isn't necessarily a good idea. The panel wraps up covering the announcement that Spotify is getting into audiobooks and how they are trying to differentiate the offering. (Part 3...
Oct 12, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22208
This time, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Warren Sklar shift gears with a report on the JAMF User Nation conference, their exclusive focus on the Apple market, and a notable customer who has abandoned Android and moved to JAMF-managed apple devices. Then, the first part of a heated debate about Apple allowing the Apple Wallet app to be removed from the iPhone in iOS 16. Is it Apple being targeted with unreasonable requirements, or are they a...
Oct 11, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22207
Some of the MacVoices Live! panel members finally received their new hardware, and go in-depth on their experiences with both new features and the actual transition from older devices (sometimes much older) to Apple's latest and greatest. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Warren Sklar discuss how well the transitions went, and how they varied. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by NordVPN. Get secure and private access to the Internet with a special deal at No...
Oct 10, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22206
FileMaker has announced that its database program will be free for individual users, but is that important? The MacVoices Live! panel of Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Eric Bolden go deep on who will benefit, whether it is a threat to other database developers (including a member of the panel), and whether it means anything for the end user. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly ne...
Oct 07, 2022•39 min•Season 2022Ep. 22205
The MacVoices Panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Eric Bolden wrap up a discussion of iPhone photo sizes before revealing what new Apple products they purchased, what configurations they selected, and why. Next up was an in-depth discussion of the cycle tracking capabilities of the latest Apple Watch. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22204.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by ...
Oct 06, 2022•38 min•Season 2022Ep. 22204
This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off how the Apple Watch Ultra's satellite option and what it will cost if one has to use it. That leads to an examination of the evolution of satellite networks for not just emergency services, but also phone and data use. Next, Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea>Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, and Jeff Gamet look into the size of Apple ProRAW photos and how that might impact your storage selection image. We also touch on the costs to repair ...
Oct 05, 2022•39 min•Season 2022Ep. 22203
Charlotte Henry of The Addition helps us understand the implications of the Apple Music-Super Bowl halftime show deal, not just from the the promotional value aspect, but also from the leverage it may give Apple in negotiating for other NFL options. One performer is (allegedly) confirmed…who else might we see, and who is that halftime show for, anyway? This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely sc...
Oct 04, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22202
David Ginsburg , Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith finish off this MacVoices Live! conversation the end of the software update publicity discussion, taking a look at Warren Buffett buying into Apple in an even bigger way, and covering why YouTube getting into podcasts, even in a simple fashion, is a pretty big deal. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can h...
Oct 03, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22201
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg , Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith wraps up their heated Google Photos debate before catching up on a number of other items, including flesh-tone Beats Fit Pro earphones, discussing why Apple's prompt response to security is a good thing (contrary to what some headlines would have you believe), and deep dive into the state of some of Apple's development tools. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is support...
Sep 30, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22200
In a catch-up edition of MacVoices Live!, the panel of David Ginsburg , Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith discuss things that your iPhone has replaced, as well as functions, services, and activities that it has facilitated or enabled. Then, a debate over how Google handled a violation of their CSAM guidelines and the resulting denial of services to a user draws both disagreements and fire. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. F...
Sep 28, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22198
In the September Update, Chuck's solicits feedback on a possible new MacVoices connection, guests, likes, and dislikes, 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 MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://w...
Sep 28, 2022•5 min•Season 2022Ep. 22198
As we wrap up our look at the iPhones 14 and iOS 16, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Mark Fuccio zoom out to 30,000 feet to talk about how the new hardware and software advance the Apple ecosystem for user interaction, information delivery, and overall usefulness. (Part 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22197.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who ta...
Sep 27, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22197
Our MacVoices Live! conversation about Apple's latest announcements continues as the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Mark Fuccio discuss the Dynamic Island, what it currently does, and what it will do once developers have a chance to integrate it into their apps. Overall performance of the iPhone 14, the camera improvements, the Lock Screen widgets are all up for discussion. (Part 2) This edition of Ma...
Sep 26, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22196
Who got new Apple gear and new software? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Mark Fuccio have a MacVoices Live! discussion about their first experiences with both iPhones 14 and iOS 16. Initial bugs, favorite features and the Dynamic Island all go under the microscope. (Part 1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22195.mp3[/embed] MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions toda...
Sep 23, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22195
Are you among new iPhone owners, or have one on order? Contemplating a new purchase? In this episode of Select Tech, Chuck identifies some essential gear choices to help protect your new device, and get the most out of it. Characteristics of cases, easy-to-install screen protectors, and various options for portable power are included. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22194.mp3[/embed] MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/mac...
Sep 22, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22194
