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This MacVoices Live! discussion with  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  shifts to a hot topic in the business world: bring your own device (BYOD) vs. choose your own device (CYOD). Which is better for you? Which is better for your employer? Is your personal device at risk i...

Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  conclude the discussion of Facebook's most recent Congressional appearance and their tactics, then turn to the anniversary of Steve Job's passing. You might be surprised at some of the observations of  their tho...

Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  conclude the discussion of Facebook's most recent Congressional appearance and their tactics, then turn to the anniversary of Steve Job's passing. You might be surprised at some of the observations of  their tho...

The MacVoices Live! super-panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  got a little hot under the collar discussing the effects of the Facebook whistleblower's congressional testimony, and why this might be different than past investigations into the social network's behavior...

Our discussion with Alexander Embiricos , Co-Founder and CEO, and  Dan Wood , Chief Programmer, of  Remotion , continues with some of the "nuts and bolts" features of their remote working program, including screen sharing, security of audio and video conversations, and more. Then, we take a turn into company cultures how software can support those cultures, and which comes first. We also touch on...

Alexander Embiricos , Co-Founder and CEO, and  Dan Wood , Chief Programmer at Remotion , introduce us to a different kind of tool to apply to remote work. Alex goes into the pre-pandemic origins of Remotion, the need for "ambient awareness" for remote workers, and provides a demo. Dan goes into how Remotion takes its cues from the macOS Dock, and why it is a "real" macOS app. (Part 1)  This editio...

This MacVoices Briefing reviews the pros and cons of the  ProCase iPad Mini 6 Keyboard Case , a case designed specifically for the iPad mini 6. It adds a lightweight detachable keyboard option to your mobile computing at an affordable price for both. MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple, access MacV...

Our conversation with David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Brittany Smith , and  Mike Schmitz about the iPad mini 6 concludes with more on the usefulness and power of the device, and why you should get one. The panel also comments on the status of Shortcuts, and why there may be concern as macOS Monterey approaches. (Part 3)  MacVoices Magazine ,...

David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Brittany Smith , and  Mike Schmitz continue the discussion of new Apple hardware by wrapping up the iPhone 13, and moving on to the iPad mini 6 and why it just might be the perfect iPad for almost everyone. The panel also touches on MagSafe use and battery life. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstar...

Some of the MacVoices Live! panel received new hardware this week, and shared their views and experiences. We start off with the new iPhone 13 and its variations, and observations from the panel of  Brittany Smith ,  Davi Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Andrew Orr , and  Kelly Guimont . We also cover some free professional video, and way to hack LinkedIn to avoid spam. (Part 1)...

The last part of our MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith continues our discussion of iOS 15 installation and stability experiences, and also talks about "security research" vs hacking Apple's servers, where the line is, and what should happen if it is crossed. (Part 3)  Today's MacVoices is spo...

David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Jim Rea  continued our MacVoices Live! discussion of password security before transitioning to a review of the new security measures of Apple Card, a discussion of the new subscription Marvel podcast, and start a conversation about iOS 15 implementation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the...

David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Jim Rea  continued our MacVoices Live! discussion of password security before transitioning to a review of the new security measures of Apple Card, a discussion of the new subscription Marvel podcast, and start a conversation about iOS 15 implementation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the...

Host  Chuck Joiner provides a monthly Update that includes news about the free Post Production World , access to MacVoices After Dark and the MacVoices Slack, and delivers the 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://macvoices.com...

We continue our conversation with  Jay Miller about look at tech companies through a social equity lens, and how their social efforts might affect consumer's buying decisions. What happens when a company's decision goes against your values…or mine? Does the company involved have an obligation to listen, or make a revision to a business decision? Should we make a buying choice based on the company'...

Jay Miller  joins us to discuss his new podcast, Conduit , and how it delivers a different take on productivity. Not just content with sharing what they do, Jay and Kathy Campbell help listeners create their own challenges and celebrate the successes on the show. The conversation then turns to the question of holding our apps (and their creators) "accountable" from a social aspect. (Part 1)  MacVo...

Adam Engst and  Chuck Joiner wrap up their virtual visit to the  Apple CIDER  user group by touching on large monitors and M1 Macs, Adam's thoughts on the integration of features across OSs and devices, and SharePlay. We have a little fun with a Zoom feature, and look at where the Apple Watch has been, were is, and where it is going. (Part 3)   This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices A...

Adam Engst and  Chuck Joiner continue their visit to the Apple CIDER user group in Rochester NY with a broader discussion of privacy and technology before turning to the iPhone 13. Buying new, handing down lower models, and exploding batteries are all covered. Then, Mac repairs take center stage as everyone shares some of their experiences. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by quip . Better oral he...

In the midst of a thunderstorm,  Adam Engst and  Chuck Joiner make a virtual visit to the Apple CIDER user group in Rochester NY. In Part 1, we talk about weather apps, Apple's support of classical music, and Adam's project to combine multiple sets of speakers. We also dipped into the CSAM controversy and the implications of on-device monitoring and how we feel about that level of surveillance. (P...

Our conversation with Gary Levitt , Co-Founder of Future Moments , continues with the story the genesis of their apps, how he and his partner found each other, and how they interact to bring the products to market. Gary also talks about their unusual pricing model that puts all of their apps within reach of anyone who wants to improve the audio side of their mobile production. (2)  MacVoices is su...

Gary Levitt , Co-Founder of Future Moments , introduces us to their iOS and Mac Apps that enhance the audio portion of your mobile content creation. Gary walks us through the capabilities of their portfolio of apps that has something for everyone, regardless of whether you are creating video or audio projects. From emulating a variety of high-performance mics, to fixing your audio easily, to maste...

Our discussion of the Apple "California Streaming" event wraps up as the panel continues to argue about who wants to make movies before moving on to the Apple Watch 7. Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Kelly Guimont , Andrew Orr ,  Mike Schmitz , and  Brittany Smith  discuss the dust resistance claim, express frustration with Apple's position on watch face creation, and the availability of...

Our MacVoices Live! look at Apple's "California Dreaming" event continues with what many consider the major announcement: the iPhones 13. The panel of  Mark Fuccio ,  Guy Serle ,  Frank Petrie ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea , Kelly Guimont,  Andrew Orr , and  Mike Schmitz  discuss both pricing and configurations, environmental concerns, what the new cameras bring to the table, and start to cover who...

Our MacVoices Live! discussion about Apple's September 14 event, the panel of Mark Fuccio ,  Guy Serle ,  Frank Petrie ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Andrew Orr , and  Kelly Guimont  starts off with a discussion of the event presentation itself What did "California Streaming" mean, anyway? Then we move on to the enhancements to the new 9th Generation iPad, and why the new iPad mini was arguably t...

Our MacVoices Live! discussion of the obsession with Tim Cook's successor concludes as the panel of  Jeff Gamet , Kelly Guimont ,  Jim Rea ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Frank Petrie  talk about who should be delivering the product introductions, and why some CEOs are "punch-able". The panel then turn their attention to the South Korean ruling that Apple, Google, and other...