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This is the second part of our sample MacVoices After Dark. The conversations before and after each MacVoices Live! show are completely spontaneous, so you never know what you will get, and that's part of the fun. WARNING: unlike our regular shows, MVAD is uncensored, on- and off-topic, and the topics are always a surprise. If you like what you hear and see, become Patron of MacVoices at any level...

We often reference MacVoices After Dark during the live shows and in the support spots. That makes us way overdue to give you a sample MacVoices After Dark. Find out what goes on before and after the MacVoices Live! sessions. WARNING: unlike our regular shows, MVAD is uncensored, on- and off-topic, and the topics are always a surprise. If you like what you hear and see, become Patron of MacVoices...

The MacVoices Live! panel finishes up this session with more picks of their non-tech podcasts. Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Butts ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Kelly Guimont  have some very interesting, off-beat picks, and the Chat Room chimed in with some of their own. (Part 3)  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch , our weekly newsletter...

A recent MacVoices Live! discussion started off with the revelation that the new Apple Studio Display has 64 GB of RAM and is running iOS. The obvious questions? Why? What can it do now? What might it be able to do in the future. The panel of  Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Butts ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea , and  Kelly Guimont have plenty of thoughts. (Part 1)  This edition of M...

Adam Engst is back to finish off our discussion of maps, map technology, and its obvious and not-so-obvious uses. Do you know what three words describe where you are at any given moment? We talk about some of the alternatives to location identification that are out there, but that haven't quite caught on yet. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to MacV...

Adam Engst of TidBITS discusses some interesting use cases that the major map apps don't address. If you are a runner, a walker or a hiker, Adam explains why the needs, and the solutions, are different, and picks some of his favorites.ways that he uses maps that many of us wouldn't think about. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Pa...

Our MacVoices Live ! discussion of cord cutting with David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jim Rea , and  Jeff Gamet   wraps up with an examination of the local channels aspect of eliminating cable and some of the online options that might solve the issue. Streaming specialized sports, localized news and why it might not be all that it is cracked up to be, and severe weather alerts are all consideratio...

The conversation about the new Universal Control feature in macOS continues as   David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jim Rea , and  Jeff Gamet   discuss how they will use it, how it works, and why it may be a game-changer for at least one panel member. Then, the discussion turns to cord cutting as the group shares both experiences and tips that range from getting more out of your cable if you don't c...

Josh Centers has launched a new web site that all of us should consult at one time or another. Apple Buying Advice  covers the major Apple product lines, and is being expanded as new products and revisions are released. Josh talks about the genesis of the site, digs deep into how he approaches recommendations, and the variety of M1 Macs now available. We also cover his thoughts on the Mac Studio,...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jim Rea , and  Jeff Gamet discuss their experiences with all of the software updates that Apple released at once. While most things went smoothly, there were some bumps in the road. A new Siri voice was introduced which some are using and some are not, and the start of a deep discussion of Universal Control begins. (Part 1)  This editi...

This month, Chuck talks a possible interruption to the MacVoices publication schedule, discusses User Group visits, delivers the Support Report, and reminds viewers and listeners of some of the other features of MacVoices. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  PayPal Connect:      We...

David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Jim Rea  finish off the MacVoices Live! discussion of the past, present, and future of Apple news reporting by covering how podcasting has changed the information delivery landscape. Anyone can now pick up a microphone and have a podcast. Anyone can turn on their camera and publish a YouTube channel. Both potentially complete with...

David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Jim Rea continue the MacVoices Live! discussion of how Apple news coverage and commentary have changed…why it was different to start out with and why that difference continues right through today. How does the evolution change how the audience gets its Apple news, and how it is being delivered? How does that affect a young journalists's as...

David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Jim Rea  finish off the MacVoices Live! discussion of the past, present, and future of Apple news reporting by covering how podcasting has changed the information delivery landscape. Anyone can now pick up a microphone and have a podcast. Anyone can turn on their camera and publish a YouTube channel. Both potentially complete with...

In our quest to better appreciate black and white (monochrome) photograph, Kirk McElhearn  both talks about and shows some revealing examples of his own work. They perfectly illustrate some of the points Kirk makes, and helps us understand why what we might feel is less is actually more. Get ready…you are going to want to experiment with black and white photography yourself. (Part 2)  This edition...

Kirk McElhearn  takes on the task of helping us understand and appreciate the appeal of black and white (monochrome) photography. In the first part of our conversation, Kirk talks about being a monochrome photography enthusiast, shows off a special camera, and how a background in non-digital photography and developing helped him appreciate it. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you b...

Our conversation with  Adam Engst ,  Jeff Gamet , and the MacinTech User Group  concludes with some of the other announcements from Apple's "Peek Performance" event that included Apple TV+ programming, baseball, and how we would like to see the power of the M1 Ultra used. We also find out a bit more about hour hosts user group.  MacVoices is supported by New Relic . Get access to the whole New Rel...

Our conversation with Adam Engst ,  Jeff Gamet , and the  MacinTech User Group  turned to the star announcements of Apple's "Peek Performance" event, the M1 Ultra, the Mac Studio, and the Studio Display. The technical aspects of the announcements were touched upon, as was the question of who these products are for. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by New Relic . Get access to the whole New Relic pl...

On the same day that Apple held their "Peek Performance" event, Adam Engst ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Chuck Joiner made a MacVoices virtual visit to the MacinTech User Group in Colorado. The conversation started out with the iPhone and iPad announcements. The iPhone SE has plenty of power, and raises the bar for the lower end phones. The new iPad Air narrows the gap with the iPad Pro series. Find out ho...

Our MacVoices Live! discussion of the new Mac Studio, Studio Display, and the M1 Ultra wrap up with a conversation of the apparent change in design philosophy that this and some of the other more recent port additions seem to indicate. What could the Apple Silicon Mac Pro offer that the Mac Studio doesn't? What does the current Mac Pro offer that the Mac Studio doesn't? The panel of Mike T. Rose ,...

The discussion of Apple's 'Peak Performance' event continues as the MacVoices Live! panel of Mike T. Rose ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Frank Petrie ,  Andrew Orr ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont examine the power of the M1 Ultra, the design of the new Studio Display, and the utility of the new Mac Studio. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supp...

The discussion of Apple's 'Peak Performance' event continues as the MacVoices Live! panel of Mike T. Rose ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Frank Petrie ,  Andrew Orr ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont examine the power of the M1 Ultra, the design of the new Studio Display, and the utility of the new Mac Studio. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supp...

Just hours after Apple's  Peak Performance  event, the MacVoices Live! panel of  Mike T. Rose ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Frank Petrie ,  Andrew Orr ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith  got together to share their impressions of the announcements. We started off with the iPhone SE, and why it is an exciting upgrade, even if you are not in the market for it. Then, we...

We all want privacy on the Internet, but does that include a right to anonymity?  Charlotte Henry discusses the fallout around the revealing of the identities of the Bored Ape Yacht Club by Buzzfeed, and the journalistic considerations involved. We cover not only the responsibilities of the journalist, but also of her site, and the retributions against both after the story ran. (Part 2) This editi...

Charlotte Henry joins us to talk about how the media approaches covering conflicts such as the war in Ukraine. Why are we talking about this on MacVoices? Find out as Charlotte discusses how social media and tech companies are responding, and why so much is still a work in progress. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace . Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided medi...