The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Guy Serle discuss not only the state of Twitter, but what alternatives they would favor if Twitter goes away. Mastodon? Micro.Blog? See what the pros and cons are in this thoughtful discussion. (Part 1) 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 more here . This edition of MacVoices is s...
Nov 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22233
In the second part of our "About An Hour With Josh Centers" live event, Josh covers productivity challenges of iPad vs. MacBook and shares his screen to show off Home Screen customization. Questions from the audience chat, Focus modes, and Lock Screen security round to the show. (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 more here . Show Notes: Links: Take Contr...
Nov 15, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22232
In our first-ever "About An Hour With" live event on the MacVoices channel on YouTube, Josh Centers, the author of Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 , starts off with when and why to update to the new OS versions, the Home app and Matter, and changes with Apple Books. Josh also takes questions and comments from the chat, and discusses Stage Manager and what it is trying to accomplish. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Win...
Nov 14, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22231
The second part of MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 finishes up with Frederick Van Johnson, Bart Busschots, and Kelly Guimont selecting more video gear, more cooking gear, a software title, and more. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Frederick Van Johnson's Picks: Insta360 GO 2 – Small Action Camera https://amzn.to/3UF1I9M Culinary Bu...
Nov 11, 2022•45 min•Season 2022Ep. 22230
This edition of the MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks by Frederick Van Johnson, Kelly Guimont, and Bart Busschots that range from cooking gear to video equipment, books to bags. (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 the wall. Show Notes: Links: Frederick Van Johnson's Picks: DJI Mic Wireless Lavalier Microphone with 2 Transmitters and 1 Receiver, 15-Hour Battery Life...
Nov 10, 2022•57 min•Season 2022Ep. 22229
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont finish off this MacVoices Live! discussion of how some individuals approach working from home, and how that affects both productivity and the willingness of employers to offer the option. Then, we touch on the price increases that Apple recently announced for Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by NordVPN. Get secure and private access to the Internet w...
Nov 09, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22228
The discussion of the Meta/Microsoft partnership for virtual workspaces morphed into a heated discussion about workplace behavior both physical and online. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont debated how some of those behaviors are affecting productivity and the willingness of employers to offer WFH options…and the members of the panel didn't always agree. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by NordVPN. Get secure and private...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Season 2022Ep. 22227
This MacVoices Live! session starts out with the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Andrew Orr, and Kelly Guimont examining Best Buy's Mac Upgrade Program. Who is it for and does it make sense from productivity and financial standpoints? Then, we start a discussion of the reported cooperation between Meta and Microsoft for the future of work. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by NordVPN. Get secure and private access to the Internet with a spe...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Season 2022Ep. 22226
The second MacVoices Gift Guide wraps up as Charles Edge and Jeff Butts make their final selections, discuss Alexa vs. Siri, and dogs and cats. (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: 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide - Master List 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (Flipboard version on the web) Flipboard (app) Charles Edge's Picks: Kasa Smart LED Li...
Nov 04, 2022•43 min•Season 2022Ep. 22225
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
