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We continue our discussion with Jeff Carlson , the author of  Take Control of Apple Watch   from  Take Control Books,  digging into the question of Apple Watch apps and the Watch App Store, as well as health-related apps and features. Enormous progress has been made in the latter as the Watch has evolved; Jeff reminds us of some of those features and why they are important, and talks about why we...

Jeff Carlson  just finished his latest effort,  Take Control of Apple Watch   for  Take Control Books , a detailed examination of the capabilities of the current version of the hardware and software, with a nod to the future. In the first part of our discussion, Jeff covers the evolution of a Take Control Crash Course into a full-fledged 1.0 version of this book, and why that happened by popular d...

Michael E. Cohen  digs deeper into some of the concepts in his new Take Control book, Apple Interface Mysteries   in the second half of our conversation. Again, he draws on past experience to explain how some of the interface elements we all know came about, and why they aren't always as intuitive as we would like. Be sure to watch past the end credits for some bonus material that might just give...

The latest offering from  Take Control Books is a bit unusual for them.  Michael E. Cohen explains why he has wanted to write  Apple Interface Mysteries   for a long time, and why now was the right time. Rather than digging into perform different functions in macOS and iOS, Michael explores the "why" behind the way they work, and how they evolved into what we know as the modern version of this ope...

Macstock   organizer  Mike Potter  has announced that this year's event has joined the list of cancellations due to COVID-19, and walks us through the behind-the-scenes factors that went into that decision. A disappointment? Absolutely, but Mike has bigger and better plans for the conference's return in 2021. He shares some of the details, explains how ticket refunds and carry-over work, and tease...

Terri Morgan,  Co-Founder and Principle Designer for Luma Touch , and  FiLMic Founder and CEO Neill Barham have put together the Mobile Creators Summit to fill part of the gap left by the cancellation of NAB this year. They join us to talk about the whats, whens, and hows of attending (hint: it is online and free), and the importance of developing one's mobile video skills at this point in time. W...

We continue our discussion with Mike Schmitz about being productive during lockdown. In this episode, Mike talks more about the new time blocking course, shares one of his experiences with goal setting and why it convinced him goals can be counter-productive, and explains why this is the perfect time to re-set your thinking about how you approach productivity. <   This edition of MacVoices is supp...

Mike Schmitz helps us understand productivity during the lockdown, and why it is OK not to be engaged in productive activities all the time. One of those ways is to use time blocking, and Mike explains how the new course at The Sweet Setup can be used to help you deal with working at home.   This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs . Find the right person for your business today wit...

The second half of our conversation with Charlotte Henry  of  The Mac Observer starts off discussing the tenth anniversary of the iPad and ends with workflow discussions. Along the way Charlotte and host  Chuck Joiner  debate the reasons for a 32 GB iPad, talks about some of Charlotte's favorite accessories, and her approach to integrating her iPad into her day to day work as a journalist. This ed...

Charlotte Henry  of   The Mac Observer examines Apple's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, not just from the monetary donations side, but also from the resources angle, and why Amazon, the streaming services and others are in the spotlight. Charlotte turns the tables and asks host  Chuck Joiner  for some of his judgements on Apple's activities and what they might have been in the past. This editio...

Jeff Carlson  covers more photo editing tips from his latest effort, The Photographer's Guide to Luminar 4 . In the second part of our discussion, we talk about RAW files, whether they come from a DSLR or from your iPhone, and the difference it can make to your final result. Jeff recommends some apps to shoot with, talks about the latest updates to the program, and provides a discount code for Mac...

Jeff Carlson is back to discuss photo editing from a different perspective. In his  The Photographer's Guide to Luminar 4 , we get a look at a new way to enhance our photos. While Luminar has all the usual capabilities, Jeff explains how it uses slider controls to simplify what, in other programs, might take multiple difficult and time-consuming steps. In Luminar 4, AI isn't just a buzzword, but i...

In second part of our discussion with  iOS Access for All  author  Shelly Brisbin , she talks about how iOS and macOS  compares to other platforms, who's making progress in the accessibility area, and how they are doing it. Shelly also explains what she would recommend to first-time buyers of accessibility tech, how to choose, and what she would like to see Apple to continue their progress in this...

Shelly Brisbin has put the finishing touches on the latest revision to her book  iOS Access for All , and joins us to discuss some of the improvements to accessibility in iOS 13 and iPad OS 13, whether the gap between iPad and Mac is closing from a productivity and accessibility standpoint, and how she used her iPad in the production of the book. MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wire...

By popular demand, Chuck provides five more ways to improve your videoconferencing skills. Find out what to do and what not to do. (And no, these five tips won't cost you any money either.)

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus  continues his discussion of being productive while working from home with an update on the training he provides at Working Smarter For Mac Users, some of the things that he is doing for himself, and two surprising pieces of gear that he uses to stay on track and focused. He also provides some discount offers for his products and outlines how you can get a free scholarship to...

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus  has spent most of his career working from home, so what is new to many us is his normal. Bob tells us some of the challenges he faced early on, how he overcame them, and how he can help you overcome yours. He also covers some recommended activities to help you use your time at home effectively, and come out the better side with more training in something that interests you....

In the update for March 2020, Chuck talks about some changes to the MacVoices format, the new "MacVoices Thinking" benefit for Patreon supporters as well as an upcoming new benefit that is under construction. A review of all the MacVoices assets available to those under lockdown, the month's support report, and an urging to stay safe during these challenging times rounds out the update. [embed]htt...

In the second part of our discussion of new Apple hardware with  Peter Cohen , we turn to the inevitable question of whether the iPad can replace a Mac laptop, and if it can, should it? Peter has some thoughts, and then looks at the new MacBook Air, what might be the best general use laptop (or even Mac overall) for us all.   This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs . Find the right...

Apple's latest hardware releases go under the microscope in our discussion with  Peter Cohen . In Part 1, the discussion starts with Apple's timing in releasing these devices, then digs deep into the Mac mini, who it is for, and why it is a better value in some circumstances than other Macs. Then, Peter tells us why the new iPad Pro is a game changer for so many people, and the one place he doesn'...

Chuck offers five (plus a bonus) tips on how to look and sound better when conducting video conference calls. (And no, they won't cost you any money.) &nbsp; This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs . Find the right person for your business today with LinkedIn Jobs. Visit LinkedIn.com/MacVoices to pay what you want and get the first $50 off. This edition of MacVoices is supported by...

In the second part of our conversation with  Glenn Fleishman , the author of  Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily ,  provides some times for being an effective participant in video and audio conferencing, the services involved, and some hardware that you might want to invest in. He also talks about methods of staying focused and being productive without being at the office. MacVoices is...

Glenn Fleishman has a brand new, very timely, and absolutely free title from   Take Control Books,  Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily .  He taps his experience as a work-from-home freelancer, as well as tips from others in the same situation, to help you adjust to the new working situation that you find yourself in. In this first part of the conversation, Glenn covers setting up your w...

In Part 2 of our conversation with  Oliver Breidenbach , CEO of  Boinx Software  talks about the new FotoMagico for iPad , and the features that make it one of the best photo experiences on that device. Oliver covers their pricing model and their thinking behind it, the iPad requirements to run it, and more. MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MintMobile.co...

Oliver Breidenbach, CEO of Boinx Software, delivers a preview of an in-development portable hardware streaming product that is based on their video production software, mimoLive. The benefits of that set-up, how the NDI output makes both this solution as well as others easier to set up when doing remote broadcasts, and the status of the mimiLive software you can buy now are all in Part 1 of our co...