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Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea , Web Bixby ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Eric Bolden , and  Mark Fuccio  take a MacVoices Live! look at Amazon's potential plan to charge for its AI assistant, Alexa, and its implications. The discussion also touches on the US ban on Kaspersky software due to security concerns, lack of transparency, and AI companies scraping...

The Road to  Macstock Conference and Expo is getting short, but we're not done yet.  Jeff Gamet  of  The Context Machine (among other projects) talks about how his presentation will approach to smart home automation, and why it probably won't start where you think it will. He will also share his best tip for taking on the automation challenge. Jeff and host  Chuck Joiner are also doing a session t...

First off, Apple and the EU clash over withheld features due to the DMA, sparking debate on Apple's motives and implications for their EU relations. Then,  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Eric Bolden , and  Mark Fuccio look at a reason for the discontinuation of Apple Card's buy now, pay later feature. Finally, the...

Our conversation with  Joe Kissell  about his new title,  Take Control of Solving Mac Problems , continues with his thoughts on recovery mode, the importance of RAM capacity, and more insights from the book. Joe also provides valuable guidance for effectively tackling Mac-related challenges in performance and speed. (Part 2)  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Troubleshooting Technique...

Joe Kissell discusses his new book on Mac problem-solving, Take Control of Solving Mac Problelms . He merges and updates elements from tis previous works into a comprehensive guide, emphasizing the importance of techniques like running Disk Utility and more. The evolution of Mac technology, impacts of SSDs and M-series processors, and tips for upgrading older Macs are highlighted. Joe offers some...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Eric Bolden , and  Mark Fuccio  look at the veracity and logic of reports that Apple's plans for the evolution of the Vision Pro have changed .  Factors discussed included the source of the rumors, Apple's strategic planning, technical insights into chip...

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo   takes us back to  Mike Potter , this time not as the organizer but as a presenter at the Friday workshop sessions. Mike will deliver an introduction to through his journey in using it to deliver Macstock content, and not just for it's streaming capabilities. He discusses the software's integration with Mac's native applications and highlight its various u...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs  discuss the Surgeon General's proposal for social media warning labels and their potential impact on online behavior. The discussion gets personal as panel members talk about some of their own challenges and the difficulty of breaking habits. We also sh...

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to a conversation with someone we always learn from,  Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM . Mike discusses his workshop that will focus on personal knowledge management, intentional living, and journaling for personal growth. He emphasizes translating complex concepts into practical applications, using vision and values for guidance, and the benefits of...

The MacVoices Update for 2024-06 covers a very productive June series of shows, the new MacVoices Discord, why you should be paying attention to MacVoices Magazine, why you should attend Macstock Conference and Expo, and the month's Support Report. Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/macle...

This Road to Macstock Conference and Expo session features another speaker who is not only presenting on the conference stage, but is also delivering one of the Friday workshops.  Marty Jencius of the  Vision ProFiles podcast discusses his workshop on AI, focusing on practical applications for enhancing work productivity. He emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to provide attendees with three "wo...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs  have thoughts on the controversies surrounding Adobe, including user ownership issues and legal actions over subscription practices. Panel members comment on personal experiences with Adobe service pricing and subscription confusion. The...

Next up on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder about her presentation that will focus on taking your home automation to the next level. How standards like Matter and Thread are improving compatibility with the smart home device universe will be a key aspect of the talk, along with integrating new smart home tools.  Visit Macstock Confer...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs  considered Apple bonds and their tax strategies as an investment alternative to Apple Stock (no investment advice intended!). Then, the MacVoices Live! panel express concerns about transparency and credibility in the software market, espe...

Jill McKinley  joins The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo for the second time. Last year she brought a stick. This year, she will focus on the versatility of Notion beyond being "just" a database tool. Jill  highlights its project management and productivity features and talks about how she uses it for  task management, note-taking, and data organization across devices.  Visit Macstock Confere...

In a financial-focused discussion, the MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs try to make sense of the agreement between Apple and OpenIA for the latter's ChatGPT service as part of the upcoming releases of the operating systems, and the lack of money...

Another brand new stop on  The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo  is a conversation with  Michael D.J. Eisenberg , The Tech-Savvy Lawyer . Michael discusses about how he became a dedicated Mac user, and how his talk will on insights into using artificial intelligence for automation tools like Hazel, AppleScript, TextExpander, and Microsoft Word. He also offers a tip or two from another passion:...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthur  take a MacVoices Live! look at a fabricated interview that had Sony apologizing and Ticketmaster's data breach that they seem to be silent on. We wrap up with a discussion of email as social media, audience database management, and the ease of using email for personal interactions in a collabor...

Next up on The Road to Macstock Conference and Exp o is our first with both a Macstock speaker and workshop presenter.  Allison Sheridan of The   Nosillacast  discusses her workshop that will focus on "tiny Mac tips" and her interpretation of the Macstock's "Level Up" theme for the event that will inform her conference session. Allison also shares insights into her other projects like the Programm...

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman's role in AI development and analyze Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify's pricing strategies and security...

On  The Road to Macstock Conference and Exp o , Brett Terpstra shares some insights about his session on email management strategies. Brett emphasizes the enduring significance of email and will provide tips for efficient organization without complex scripting. While he will focus on what can be done within a given email client, there will also be mentions of third-party tools to assist.. Brett al...

  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby , and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs take on a range of topics, from AirTag's successful tool recovery to Google's privacy issues and Microsoft's AI integration. We explore the pros and cons of AI advancements, while considering privacy, job security, and the broader impact of AI in daily life. We look at the automation trend in...

David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo , emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more than a few. He outlines Apple services from variou...

To wrap up our NAB 2024 coverage, we talked to  Glen Mulcahy   about his many activities - collaborations with Tilta and LumaTouch , as well as his training work at the CNN Academy preparing journalists for election coverage using mobile technology. He emphasized the need for responsible journalism in the digital era, particularly in combating disinformation and AI manipulation during significant...

Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with  Dave Hamilton  of  Mac Geek Gab . Dave will be giving attendees a look behind the curtain at his podcast workflow emphasizing efficiency and leveraging technology for productivity. Dave and Chuck both underscore the welcoming atmosphere, networking opportunities, and learning experiences at Macstock.  Visit Macstock...