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Chuck Joiner , Jim Rea , David Ginsburg , Warren Sklar , Mark Fuccio , and Jeff Gamet continue their discussion of Apple Pay and who is making money from it. Then, things get a little intense as the MacVoices Live! panel considers the reports that the Secret Service lost important messages, allegedly due to Apple's encryption. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack....

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  Jim Rea ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Jeff Gamet take a look at the cancellation of Spotify's Car Thing, and whether it is a symptom of what seems to be their "quick hit" mentality. The discussion then turns to Apple Pay, and a claim that they are overcharging the banks and credit card companies. (Part 1)  This edition of MacV...

In this edition of  Select Tech , Chuck talks about two apps that will help you "read" more, regardless of what format your content is in. Want to listen to an audiobook or podcast faster?  Overcast should be your first choice, for four key reasons. Need to have a web article or lengthy document read to you?  Voice Dream Reader   is the application of choice. Find out more about both programs and...

Some final thoughts by the MacVoices Live! panel on virtualization are offered by Chuck Joiner ,  Jeff Butts ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Andrew Orr , as the discussion turns to the availability of an ARM-based version of Windows, how to get it, and how to install it. The chat room, again, offers input in use cases and the benefits of being able to run various...

Our discussion of the revenue earned by Apple in games, and why it is so surprising, continues with  Chuck Joiner ,  Jeff Butts ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Andrew Orr . Then, the MacVocies Live! panel focuses on whether the power of the M series-based laptops is being overlooked by those who create all of those "best laptop" lists that are all over the Interne...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr start off with a report on Macstock Conference & Expo by those who were able to attend, and covered how, even if you weren't there, you will be able to benefit from the presentations. The group's attention turned to the surprising amount of revenue Apple generates from games, ev...

Need some summer reading that is actually useful? Get away from those trashy novels that waste your time, and check out this MacVoices Briefing about to entertaining and informative books: After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost its Soul by Trip Mickle and This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth. Find out why both deserve your...

This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up as Chuck Joiner ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith  share both their experiences with the butterfly keyboard issues and their reactions to the class action settlement. Was this a case of design over function? See what the group thinks. (Part 3)  Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that wan...

Chuck Joiner ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith  finish their in-depth discussion of tech and travel. Yes, they offer some gear recommendations, but talk more about how they have trimmed down what they travel with (because they could), some hotel experiences, and engage the age-old debate of lasts vs. iPads. (Part 2)    Kolide is an endpo...

This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off with a suggestion from the Chat Room, to discuss the changes in the gear that we travel with. From the actual gear choices to the challenges of hotels, the panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith share experiences and recommendations. (Part 1)   Kolide is an endpoint security so...

This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the important aspects of the Sonos Roam , a fully featured wireless speaker that boasts features such as Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, and Google Play. Chuck tells you why it is one of his favorite wireless speakers. Show Notes: Links: Sonos Roam on Amazon Sonos Roam on Sonos.com Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/mac...

This MacVoices Live! discussion concludes with more on the Kantar designation of Apple as the world's most valuable brand. The panel of Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jim Re a , Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Andrew Orr  debate the methodology, but not the result, of that designation and how such designations are used in business. (Part 3)  This edition of MacVoices is supported...

The discussion over Apple's customer repair options for the iPhone was intense as Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jim Re a , Jeff Gamet , and  Mark Fuccio  debated the pros and cons, and how it is being covered by the media in general, and one article in particular. Then, the group turned their attention to the 15th anniversary of the iPhone before starting an examination of Kantar...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jim Re a , Jeff Gamet , and  Mark Fuccio start off discussing the recent vote by an Apple Store's employees to unionize, Apple's response, and what it means for all parties. Then, an article in the New York Times about the do-it-yourself iPhone repair option offered by Apple raised some blood pressures. (Part 1) This edi...

In the July 2022 Update, Chuck talks about why he missed Macstock , delivers the monthly Support Report, and reminds viewers of MacVoices Magazine .  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://macvoices.com      Twitter:       http://www.twitter.com/...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner ,  Jim Rea ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle , and  Mark Fuccio  wraps up our conversation about the health capabilities of the Apple Watch and what they can mean for you, and consider the problem of Internet Explorer and what it says about corporate management priorities and corporate IT. (Part 3)   This edition of MacVoices is...

Chuck Joiner ,  Jim Rea ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle , and  Mark Fuccio  finished up a discussion of how tech companies alienate their customers and then are surprised by the results in this edition…such as what Netflix is doing now. Then, this MacVoices Live! panel discusses a panel member's doctor's comments about the Apple Watch as a health device. (Part 2)  Toda...

This MacVoices Live! discussion with  Chuck Joiner ,  Jim Rea ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle , and  Mark Fuccio starts out with thoughts on a postcard that some of the panel members received from Brave stressing their focus on privacy. The conversation then shifts to some obvious missteps by tech companies which alienate their customers, and why they happen. (Part 1) ...

"The Road to Macstock " wraps up in a conversation with  Jay Miller , who will present something completely new: the importance of developer relations. Jay explains how this will fit into the Macstock agenda, from both the philosophical as well as the "nuts and bolts" perspectives. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncen...

"The Road to Macstock " takes an unexpected turn to  Brett Terpstra , who will host two different speaker panel discussions at the event. Brett tells us how these panels will work and why they embody one of the best things about Macstock. Brett also shares a couple of tips about working from home.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch , our weekly newsletter that k...

This MacVoices Live! session wraps up with more on the influence of Elon Musk, a look at Apple product shipments vs. their competition, and a debate over a failed iPad competitor. Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jim Rea ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Mike Potter  have some conflicting opinions. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to silver, go...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jim Rea ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Mike Potter  shift the discussion to the future of Drobo, Jony Ive and Apple going their separate ways, and the Elon Musk/Twitter conflict, which seems to be headed to court. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch , our weekly newsletter that keeps y...

MacVoices Live! was back after a one-week holiday hiatus with the panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jim Rea ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Mike Potter.  The group started out sharing their impressions (and purchases) from Amazon Prime Day, then turned to a review of the details and a last minute update on the upcoming Macstock Conference & Expo (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices...

"The Road to Macstock " runs through Pennsylvania in a conversation with  Erin Dawson  about music, Logic, and more. Erin will be demonstrating how to develop and enhance your own music creations for use with your video projects or just for fun. Whether you are experienced in music or just looking to start out, Erin will have something for you at  Macstock. This edition of MacVoices is supported b...

"The Road to Macstock " takes us to  Bryan Pearce , Solutions Developer and President of Deneb Corporation , for a discussion of databases. Brian's presentation will focus on what can be done with FileMaker by Claris. This is especially compelling given the availability of FileMaker on all Apple productivity platforms, as well as a new product that is coming from Claris later this year. [embed]htt...