MacVoices

In the 2023-06 Update, Chuck talks about Macstock Conference and Expo and The Road to Macstock, Take Control author interviews, and the studio/office refresh. The use of large language models has made its way into MacVoices' production, and Chuck covers the goods and the bads of these new tools as the experiment continues. Finally, why you need to make the move away from Stitcher, the July 4th Mac...

Our next conversation on The Road to Macstock we speak with Dr. Marty Jenicus , a new speaker at Macstock, about the use of AI in learning. Marty explains how AI can be utilized to create personalized learning schedules and resources for specific skills. We discuss the importance of educators embracing AI tools and the ethical responsibilities that come with it. The impact of AI on education and i...

This Road to Macstock conversation is with Kirschen Seah , a returning presenter at the conference. Kirshen shares her expertise on shortcuts, demonstrating their functionalities and how third-party apps enhance their capabilities. We discuss integrating HomeKit devices, provide simple examples, and highlight the practicality and usefulness of shortcuts. Her goal will be to inspire viewers to expl...

Joe Kissell is back to discuss his latest book, Take Control of Your Passwords . First up is the ever-increasing importance of password hygiene in our digital age as passwords remain an easy target for hackers. We delved into Passkeys, a more secure alternative to traditional passwords, and the recent developments in their adoption, including support from Microsoft, Google, and password managers....

On this MacVoices Live! session concludes with thoughts on France's pursuit of Microsoft and how Meta's approach to local law compliance differs from Apple's. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs , and Guy Serle also predict the consolidation of streaming services and discuss the NFL's tight control over its events and local...

In the second part of this MacVoices Live! session, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs , and Guy Serle discuss Apple TV+ and its various hit shows. They begin by reviewing and appreciating the show Silo for its writing, performances, and overall success. They also cover Shrinking, Sharper, and how Apple TV+ has become a su...

In the first part of this MacVoices Live!, host Chuck Joiner starts by explaining the questionable quality of his audio due to a fusion drive death. David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Ray, Ben Roethig, Webb Bixby, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs , and Guy Serle discuss the launch of the Apple Music Classical streaming service on Android but not on iPadOS and Mac. The conversation then shifts to d...

Next up on The Road to Macstock is something different. Wally Cherwinski explains how any attendee can be part of the conference by participating in the Macstock Film Festival. The subject can be something you care about, an activity you like to engage in, or something totally unique. Wally provides some suggestions and inspiration, and how to submit your entry. This edition of MacVoices is suppor...

Our conversation with Rachel Schmitz on The Road to Macstock outlines her unique approach to the conference's topic of "Learn". How living with a geek "rubs off", lessons from how she and husband Mike Schmitz are raising their family in an intentional way, with different approaches to learning and creativity, and more are all part of a different kind of discussion. This edition of MacVoices is bro...

Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jim Rea , Ben Roethig , Jeff Gamet , and Guy Serle conclude this MacVoices Live! session with a look at a new investigation into Apple in France, the largest fine ever levied against Facebook in the EU, and why Montana's legislation to ban TikTok was so ill-conceived. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of Ma...

The MacVoices Live! discussion turns to Apple's recent App Store purge of outdated files. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jim Rea , Ben Roethig , Jeff Gamet , and Guy Serle discuss the logic behind it, and why more than just old files are no more. Resistance to Apple Pay has some panel members fired up, and Warren Buffet's divestiture of TSMC stock concerned. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is...

This MacVoices Live panel starts out with Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Jim Rea , Ben Roethig , Jeff Gamet and Guy Serle mourning the final closing of the door on Drobo. An innovator in mass storage devices that were flexible and reliable, Drobo was ahead of its time. The panel contemplates what happened, from the expansion of cloud storage to business practices, as well as what products might t...

Mike Schmitz is our next speaker interview on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo . Our discussions with Mike are always thought-provoking, and this one is no less so. Mike explains how his session will focus on Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) which may sound imposing, but is a process that anyone can put into practice to organize and accomplish what they want and need to. This MacVoices...

Our conversation with Jeff Carlson , the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, continues with more on the upsides and downsides of using online file storage services like Dropbox and iCloud, especially in relation to backups. Your files might be included on your backup and they might not. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23169.mp3[/embed] Thi...

Jeff Carlson , the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, talks about the second edition of his guide to organizing, manipulating, and using your files on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. We start out discussing what is new in the book, why it now discusses collaboration in relation to file management, and then dive into file organization using iCloud and Dropbox. (Part 1) Th...

Our Road to Macstock series continues in a conversation with Jill McKlnley , a first-time presenter at the conference. Jill will be talking about "Using Your Sticks", her metaphor for being more productive with your Apple tech. Jill should know: she talks about her journey from Windows user to podcast listener to switcher ad podcast producer. Her perspective on why the Mac, and on piece of softwar...

The second part of our 2023 WWDC Keynote discussion occurred during our regular MacVoices Live! show a day after the event. This time, with a little more time to research and contemplate, Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig , Eric Bolden , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Kelly Guimont , Web Bixby , and Brittany Smith continue to examine the hardware and software announcement...

Just hours after Apple wrapped up the 2023 WWDC Keynote and State of the Union Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Brittany Smith , Ben Roethig , Eric Bolden , Web Bixby , Mark Fuccio , Kelly Guimont , Brian Flanagan-Arthurs , and Jim Rea shared their reactions in the first of a special 2-part MacVoices Live! session that is being recorded over two nights. In this first part, the panel discussed the n...

This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up with the panel's thoughts on a report that tipping could soon become a thing at Apple Stores. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , Web Bixby , Jeff Gamet , and Jim Rea have some strong, and sometimes conflicting, opinions on tipping in general, and in this instance in particular. Then, completely off-topic, Elon Musk's Boring Co...

The discussion of the arrival of Final Cut and Logic for the iPad continues as Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , Web Bixby , Jeff Gamet , and Jim Rea discuss the reasons behind the timing of the release, the hardware requirements, and more. The unfortunate demise of keyboard maker Brydge and whether corporate mismanagement or the absence of a market, or both, w...

The MacVoices Live! session starts out with two personal  AirTag tracking stories from panel members, and a new Spams and Scams segment that might be something you are seeing. Then, the panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , Web Bixby , Jeff Gamet , and Jim Rea take a hard look at Apple's announcement of Final Cut and Logic coming to the iPad. (Part 1) Koli...

Our latest Road to Macstock conversation is with cognitive neuroscientist and productivity coach Brittany Smith , who will be making her first appearance at the conference. Brittany will be taking a different approach to the topic of "Learn", and discussing where and how we expend our mental energy to achieve the best results. She gives us a small look at how that thinking integrates with some sof...

In the May 2023 Update, Chuck explains a slight change of appearance to MacVoices that was driven by circumstances both voluntary and involuntary, and a lesson learned. The conclusion of interviews from NAB, the return of "The Road to Macstock", and the month's support report round out the Update. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23160.mp3[/embed] Show Notes: Links: Guests: Support:...

If you're confused by Matter and what it means for your home automation, Nathan Dyck , Chief Product Officer for Nanoleaf helps us understand how it works. What it is in relation to Thread, how it works with HomeKit, and how devices you already will (or might not) work with these new technologies. Why all this creates differentiation issues for manufacturers and new questions for consumers, and Na...

On the latest edition of TV+ Talk , co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner finish off a discussion of Shrinking that started last show and inevitably touch on Ted Lasso .  Then they dive deep on Killers off the Flower Moon …where and how it is being distributed, and what that says about Apple TV+'s approach to getting the most out of their movies and shows. Show Notes: Links: Charlotte Henry is...