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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[/embe...

Josh Centers  has published  Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for  Take Control Books , just in time for you to find out all about the new versions of Apple's mobile operating systems. Josh talks about some of the bugs that have cropped up since the release, such as the "vibrating camera" issue with the new iPhones 14, the "copy and paste bug" that potentially affects all iOS 16 installs, and...

The Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group   is back after a pandemic-induced hiatus, and Mike Horton has everything you need to know about the return. Mike talks about what precautions are in place to protect attendees, and why some of those are beyond his control. We also talk about the scheduled presentations that include cloud-based editing, editing education, and more. Oh yes, and a raffle. In-p...

Adam Engst and  Chuck Joiner  wrap up their virtual visit to the  Long Island Macintosh Users Group   audience with a question and answer session that spanned topics from Apple's "Far Out" event to AR, VR, and beyond. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Rogue Amoeba . Audio tools for everyone. Visit MacAudio.com to take 20% off orders for the month of September. Show Notes: Guests:...

Adam Engst and  Chuck Joiner continue their discussion in front of a virtual   Long Island Macintosh Users Group   audience about the "Far Out" announcements. The discussion picks up in the middle of the Apple Watch part of the conversation. Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch Ultra? Who is the Ultra for? Who is it competing with? Adam also talks about the new AirPods Pro, and starts a Q&A session...

Adam Engst and  Chuck Joiner made a virtual visit to the  Long Island Macintosh Users Group  just a few days after Apple's "Far Out" event to review and analyze the announcements. Adam talks about why people upgrade based on "change my life" features, reveals what he thinks was the most important announcements, and delivers his thoughts on Dynamic Island. We also talked about the new 48-megapixel...

Joe Kissell continues the discussion of the next version of macOS and his new Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura . Joe covers some of the features he likes, some of the ones he is passing on, why upgrading to Ventura isn't the major event that some past upgrades have been. Joe also outlines how you can keep up with everything Take Control is doing, including when what books are getting upd...

Joe Kissell  is back to talk about this latest Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura . Joe provides his thoughts on the upcoming version of macOS, why it won't be as big as change as some past versions, and what you need to look out for when you do the upgrade. (Part 1)  embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22187.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide . Get impo...

An extra-large MacVoices Live! panel finishes up an extra-long session discussing the announcements from Apple's "Far Out" event. This time, Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Derek Miley ,  Brittany Smith ,  Web Bixby ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , and  Andrew Orr  cover the audio and non-audio features of the new version of AirPods Pro, debate whether all the ports will...

The discussion of Apple's "Far Out" event announcements continued as  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Derek Miley ,  Brittany Smith ,  Web Bixby ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , and  Andrew Orr  finished up with some final thoughts on the iPhones 14, then turned their attention to the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Who are they for, who will buy them, and wha...

Hours after Apple's "Far Out" event wrapped, a mega-panel convened on MacVoices Live! to discuss and debate the announcements. The iPhone 14 and its variations were up first as  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Derek Miley ,  Brittany Smith ,  Web Bixby ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , and  Andrew Orr dug deep into the iPhone 14, with the A16 Bionic Chip, Display Island, a...

This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the framed technology display pieces from GRID Studios . Chuck reviews the sample iPhone X frame as an example of how the GRID shows off the components of a device in an attractive presentation for any Apple or technology enthusiast.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide . Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, righ...

This MacVoices Live! session concludes as the group talks more about cloud data storage, remote work and cloud-stored information security. Then, Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Web Bixby ,  Guy Serle ,  Andrew Orr , and  Eric Bolden  circle back to next week's "Far Out" event, and what we hope to see in the next Apple Watch. (Part 3)    This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After D...

The MacVoices Live! panel continues a discussion of cloud-stored data security following the hack of a password management software company and an inquiry from a MacVoices Patron. Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Web Bixby ,  Guy Serle ,  Andrew Orr , and  Eric Bolden  cover their uses and faith in services like iCloud, Dropbox, and how work-from-home has complicated the security of data. (Part 2)...

In anticipation of Apple's "Far Out" event, the MacVoices Live! panel of host  Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Web Bixby ,  Guy Serle ,  Andrew Orr , and  Eric Bolden  discuss what would encourage them to upgrade to the iPhone 14. From the expected camera improvements to a completely radical use case favored by one panel member, to the rumored satellite phone. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices...

In the August Update, Chuck discusses the evolution of MacVoices, asks viewers and listeners for feedback on guests, floats the idea of a MacVoices Discord, 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://macvoice...

This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle digging deep into the possibility of Apple adding more ads to their services, and why that type of ad placement is different and preferable to the ad tracking that so many other sites and services do. (Part 3) Zocdoc.com This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find loca...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Guy Serle  continue a MacVoices Live! discussion of revolutionary products before turning their attention to the unusual reason an iPad is being sent to the Moon and what it says about digital assistants. Then, the predictions that Apple will be increasing both the presence of ads in their services along...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Guy Serle look at the question of foldable phones: who wants one, what benefits would they have, and what configuration options there might be. That discussion transitioned to a debate over revolutionary products and whether this could be one. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoi...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet  and special guests  Web Bixby and  Eric Bolden   finish up this session with a surprising topic: Microsoft Teams! The fact that, after 2 years, Microsoft has finally released an M1-native version. Whether this actually improves the Teams experience, the option of dedicated Teams boxes why your company might want wan...

Next up for this MacVoices Live! panel is a discussion of games on Netflix (surprise!), whether there will be or should be a Mac mini redesign, and how the Mac Studio fits into that picture.  Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet  and special guests  Web Bixby and  Eric Bolden  take on those topics, and each other. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide . Get imp...

This MacVoices Live! panel starts out with a personal story by host  Chuck Joiner about how an Apple Watch sent a fall notice that hit close to home. Then, David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea and special guests  Web Bixby and  Eric Bolden  follow up with comments about the medial ID features on the iPhone, and renewed discussion about Windows emulation on the M1 Macs using Parallels. (Part 2) This edition o...

This MacVoices Briefing covers the Anker PowerConf C200 Webcam . Featuring a 2K resolution, stereo noise-cancelling mics, and adjustable fields of view, the PowerConf offers some terrific features at a price that makes it easy to upgrade your video conference presence for business or personal use.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch , our weekly newsletter that k...

A "sister" show to MacVoices is  The Mac Show on The British Tech Network . Many, but not all, of the same faces, and different perspectives on some topics. This is a sample show recorded earlier this month that I wanted to give you a taste of another terrific Apple-oriented podcast. The panel delivers on of the "Summer of Fun" shows covering some of our favorite non-Apple gear that we can't live...

In the final segment of this MacVoices Live! discussion, Chuck Joiner , Jim Rea , David Ginsburg , Warren Sklar , Mark Fuccio , and Jeff Gamet dig deeper into the encryption and mobile device management aspects of the lost Secret Service messages, and whether text messages are only stored on your iPhone. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit f...