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”Pilot Pete” Harmon ,  Patrice Brend’Amour , and  Chuck Joiner kick off the first part of MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #4  with a wide range of picks, from expensive to stocking stuffers, books to audio, and more. (Part 1)  This MacVoices is supported by Notion , the single AI tool that does it all. The new Notion AI is a single AI tool that does it all: search across Notion and other apps, g...

This two-part  Vision Pro Focus looks at more of the first things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro. Some highlights of the discussion with  Marty Jencius ,  Eric Bolden , and Chuck Joiner include an immersive meditation app, virtual travel using the AVP, and some favorite games. Video editing options, a “social virtual card game” and immersive sports content round out the list.  Show N...

This episode of  Vision Pro Focus , our project in conjunction with Vision Pro Files, features a discussion of "The First 10 Things You Should Do With Your Apple Vision Pro.”  Marty Jencius ,  Eric Bolden , and MacVoices host  Chuck Joiner  start off with some of the basics and why they are so influential to future AVP experiences both recreational and productive. Then we dig into some of those op...

The November 2024 MacVoices Update arrives a day late due to the holidays, and covers a variety of topics. Chuck talks about a new feature being tried out on the MacVoices web site, the many different ways to access the annual MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide picks, and an explanation of some schedule juggling. We wrap with a reminder about MacVoices Magazine, the Support Report, and why we structure...

The second half of the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 got a little crazy as  Rosemary Orchard and Jeff Gamet took off on a side discussion about various options for one of Jeff’s picks, while David Ginsburg  and Chuck Joiner  stuck with the regular format. All told, a good time was had with a whole both laughs and great gift picks. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoice...

Our third 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from  Rosemary Orchard ,  Jeff Gamet , David Ginsburg , and Chuck Joiner . Some unusual non-tech picks are included, as well as several practical items that everyone should consider. (Part 1) Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management . Security for the way we work today, Learn about the...

Mark Fuccio , Wally Cherwinski , and host  Chuck Joiner  finish off the second part of MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide with small picks, big picks, iPhone picks, audio picks, and more. (Part 2)  Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management . Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices . Show N...

MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #2 features picks and commentary by  Mark Fuccio , Wally Cherwinski , and host  Chuck Joiner . Some obvious picks, some surprises, and all great ideas. (Part 1) Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management . Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices . Show Not...

Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Marty Jencius , Mark Fuccio , Web Bixby ,  Jim Rea ,  and Eric Bolden  wrap up a MacVoices Live! discussion by looking at GM going all-in against CarPlay in favor of their own vehicle information/entertainment system and claiming the will achieve better integration. The conversation transitioned to a broader look at vehicle operating system...

Mike Schmitz ,  Bart Busschots ,  Marty Jencius , and host  Chuck Joiner  finish up the first MacVoices Gift Guide of 2024 with picks that go from apparel to hardware and software. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access...

Our annual holiday gift guide series kicks off with picks from  Mike Schmitz ,  Bart Busschots ,  Marty Jencius , and host  Chuck Joiner , covering categories from audio to coffee and beyond. (Part 1)  This MacVoices is supported by Notion , the single AI tool that does it all. Try Notion AI for free at notion.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - Master List MacVo...

The tech industry is a dynamic business segment.  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius , Mark Fuccio , Web Bixby ,  Jim Rea ,  and Eric Bolden  discuss Apple’s acquisition of Pixelmator and how it might affect both Apple-branded offerings as well as the legacy application. Then, layoffs at both Tidal and Dropbox are in the cross hairs. Tidal has been all but left out of the str...

Jeff Carlson , the author of Take Control of Apple Watch , 5th edition, continues the discussion of some of the new capabilities of the latest Apple Watch and watchOS 11. The innovative check-in tool in Messages for notifying loved ones of safe arrivals, the benefits of the ultra-wideband chip for finding misplaced phones and the new offline Translate app for seamless communication while traveling...

Jeff Carlson has updated  Take Control of Apple Watch to the 5th edition to cover Apple Watch 10, Apple Watch Ultra, and watchOS 11. The first part of our conversation covers his approach to the update and the contstant evolution of Apple’s products. Jeff shares insights on major updates, such as the enhanced Smart Stack widget and live activities integration, as well as  advancements in health tr...

The idea of an Apple Vision Pro has been talked about as a way to make the device more affordable.  Dave Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Web Bixby ,  Jim Rea ,  and Eric Bolden consider the implications of inking the Vision Pro to the iPhone for power and processing and how that would impact the user experience. Whether that would actually result in a significant cost saving...

The discussion with  Jeff Gamet on a recent edition of  The Mac Show on  The British Tech Network finishes off thoughts on the smart assistants we use before turning to why one of us uses Clipboard Managers extensively and one hasn’t found a reason to do so, in spite of the fact that he has one installed. Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live! , our weekly live panel discussi...

In a one-on-one conversation from a recent edition of The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner talked about smart assistants. The differences in purposes, capabilities, and responsiveness are discussed, along with notification abuse and which devices they each use. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark . What happens before and after...

A bonus-sized MacVoices discussion resulted from a virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh User Group. As with most user group discussions, we start out in one direction and then let the questions and conversation dictate what we cover. The starting point this time was the iPhone 16 and things went from there. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before a...

The Internet Archive, its importance, and a recent DDoS attack on it start off a MacVoices Live! discussion with  Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet , and Eric Bolden . The panel also gets a chuckle over the UK adopting a USB-C charging standard, and cover some of the little-knowing LLMs that are more specialized than the ones...

MacVoices Live! covers several recent shifts in major tech platforms, starting with the mass migration of users from X to Blue Sky and its implications for social media competition. The panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet , and Eric Bolden discuss the challenges Sonos faces regarding device connectivity and user experie...

MacVoices Live! panel members Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Martty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet , and Eric Bolden have differing use cases for Apple’s new set list feature in Music, at least a couple of which will surprise you. We also debate the importance of celebrity endorsements through the new Beats Pill, cover the reported increase in iPhone sales in...

Apple Pay turned 10 recently and the MacVoices Live! panel discussed its transformation and influence in mobile payments since its launch. Then, Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Jeff Gamet , and Eric Bolden detour into political territory, examining a political narrative surrounding a rumored phone call between Tim Cook and Donald Trump...

The 2024-10 MacVoices Update arrives a day late with a good reason. Chuck explains why before discussing the month’s progress on the new web site and blog, goes over the changes that have come to Patreon, and delivers the Support Report.    http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24266.mp3 Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy...

The MacVoices panel discusses the changes Adobe made to Fresco, apparently to go after the tablet drawing app market that Procreate dominates. How do the two compare, and how with their respective business models fare? Chuck Joiner ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Marty Jencius ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Web Bixby  have thoughts before they report o...

Chuck Joiner ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Marty Jencius ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Web Bixby   turn their attention to the newly announced M4 iPad. Who will be buying it, the secondary monitor support, and how it will change as Apple Intelligence rolls out are all considered. The panel also looks at a new Apple Card promotion and whether Apple o...