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Our final MacVoices panel of 2020 continued their look at Apple's products and activities as the year closed out.  Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brittany Smith ,  Craig Allebach ,  Marina Epelman , and  Kelly Guimont  contemplated the pandemic's effects on lifestyles and tech needs, and picked their favorite Apple products (and not with a great deal of agreement). (Part 2 of 2) This edition of Ma...

In our last MacVoices Live! of 2020, the panel of Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brittany Smith ,  Craig Allebach ,  Marina Epelman , and  Kelly Guimont  discussed some of Apple's decisions and product releases of the year, and how they faired, both in reality and in the press. The challenges faced by at least one university, Apple's adaptation to the pandemic environment, and which products were...

In the December Update, Chuck extends his thanks, reviews some of the changes to MacVoices in 2020, and delivers the last Support Report for the year. 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  David Ginsburg ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Guy Serle ,  Frank Petrie , Brittany Smith , and  Andrew Orr  wrap up our Holiday Party #1 with more Apple Car discussions, contemplation of Apple's influence on just about anything and everything, and how we got here from when Apple wasn't at the top of the heap. (Part 2 of 2) MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, hel...

The first part of our first holiday party on MacVoices Live! started with an idea, but was quickly taken over by a discussion of the much-hyped Apple Car. The panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Frank Petrie, Brittany Smith, and Andrew Orr talk about what it might be, what they think makes sense, and who might be involved. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by...

Our Holiday gift guide series wraps up with a little different format and picks from  Kirk McElhearn ,  Elle Newman , and  Mike Schmitz . We find out what a "fiber artist" is ,  talk about some interesting foods, and a wide-ranging selection of apps, among other great gift ideas. This edition of MacVoices is supported by  MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with...

Part 2 of our MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #7 with  Andrew Orr ,  Bart Busschots , and  Mike Potter  finishes up with some bonus picks as well as games, apps, foodstuffs, and more. This MacVoices is supported by  RemoteHQ,  the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.co/MacVoices , then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. Show Notes: Guests: Andrew Orr  is a fre...

The newest MacVoices Gift Guide panel of Andrew Orr ,  Bart Busschots , and  Mike Potter  brings even more interesting pics to the party, with options that range from health-related to photography to Apple collectables. (Part 1 of 2) This MacVoices is supported by  RemoteHQ,  the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.co/MacVoices , then use the code "macvoices" for 3...

The second part of Gift Guide #6 was so exciting that we broke the Internet! Find out what  Peter Cohen and  Brittany Smith picked that did the trick. (Part 2 of 2) This MacVoices is supported by  RemoteHQ,  the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.co/MacVoices , then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. Show Notes: Guests: Peter Cohen  is a freelance tech jou...

As the holidays approach, we offer MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6, with panelists  Peter Cohen and  Brittany Smith doing the recommendations this time around. A different kind of hardware, software, and smart home devices get Part 1 off the ground. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like TextExpander. Find out how to be more consisten...

This MacVoices Live! discussion shifted to an examination of the possibility of Apple Hardware Subscriptions. The panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Andrew Orr, and Frank Petrie discuss and debate the feasibility of the business model from both the consumer and Apple standpoints, identify some existing options that are almost like a subscription service, and some of the challenges of putting it...

The latest edition of MacVoices Live! marked our first dual stream to both Facebook and YouTube as the panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Andrew Orr , and  Frank Petrie provided some follow-up information from a viewer on our AirPods Max evaluation. The discussion then turned to an article by Andrew and the debate over why Google Chrome is slowing down some users' computers, what Keystone...

The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 concludes as Patrice Brend'Amour and  Rosemary Orchard deliver their final gift picks for 2020. Expect the unexpected!  This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by  BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at  BetterHelp.com/Macvoices .   This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs . Find the right person for you...

Our Holiday Gift Guide #5 features two guests we don't have on nearly enough due to time zone issues.  Patrice Brend'Amour and  Rosemary Orchard share their ideas for your holiday gift giving. (1 of 2)  This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by  BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at  BetterHelp.com/Macvoices .   This edition of MacVoices is supported b...

Our MacVoices Live! panel of   Oliver Breidenbach ,  Frank Petrie ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Guy Serle , and  Brittany Smith  wrap up their thoughts on Apple's newly-announced AirPods Max, talk about the release of Fitness+, and accidentally start a conversation about Siri. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take control of your out-of control...

Only hours after the  press release announcing the AirPods Max, a MacVoices Live! panel discussed the newest Apple product by trying to decide who the target market is, whether the price reflects the technology or something else, and why there are no Apple logos on the ear cups. Find out who was supportive and who was incensed in the panel of  Oliver Breidenbach ,  Frank Petrie ,  Kelly Guimont , ...

Our fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide panel of  Joe Kissell ,  Wally Cherwinski , and Mark Fuccio wrap up with even more off-the-wall picks and discussion.  (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by  BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at  BetterHelp.com/Macvoices . This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take...

Our fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks by  Joe Kissell ,  Wally Cherwinski , and Mark Fuccio . With all the gift guides over the years, you would think that no more "firsts" could happen, but they do and on a regular basis. Find out what surprises happened this time around. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by  BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. ...

David Ginsburg , Frank Petrie , Kelly Guimont , Guy Serle , Andrew Orr ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Brittany Smith continue our MacVoices Live! discussion of "Where do you hang out online…and why?" with debates over what is and isn't social media, where Reddit and Slack fit in to the conversation, and more. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by  BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online c...

A recent MacVoices Live! session asked the panel to discuss where they spend their online time and why, and boy, did they deliver! David Ginsburg , Frank Petrie , Kelly Guimont , Guy Serle , Andrew Orr , and Mark Fuccio  discuss the obvious online destinations as well as some more specialized, unexpected options. Factors such as content, policies, the presence of friends and more are all in the mi...

Our third Holiday Gift Guide wraps up with more picks by  Shelly Brisbin ,  Jean MacDonald , and Mike T. Rose . As always, some picks that could be anticipated, and some that are surprising. Either way, this was one of our most fun sessions yet. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace . Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoic...

The third edition of our Holiday Gift Guide series features picks from  Shelly Brisbin ,  Jean MacDonald , and  Mike T. Rose . A lot of laughs and some great gift ideas for you to give or to get. (Part 1 of 2) This MacVoices is supported by  RemoteHQ,  the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.com/partnerships/MacVoices , then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months fre...

Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Brittany Smith ,  Andrew Orr ,  Frank Petrie ,  Guy Serle , and  Mark Fuccio  continued their discussion of past and present macOS/chip transitions, then shift to Apple's decision to reduce their commission on app store developers from 30% to 15% for developers earning less than $1 million per year. The issue is more comple...

In the November 2020 Update, Chuck talks about the new MacVoices Alert newsletter option, the evolution of MacVoices Live!, and delivers the monthly Support Report. Show Notes: Links: Macvoices Alert Newsletter  - sign up today! Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  PayPal Connect:      Web:    ...

This MacVoices Live! session featured the panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Brittany Smith ,  Andrew Orr ,  Frank Petrie ,  Guy Serle , and  Mark Fuccio took on a number of topics. In Part 1, we find out who got which M1 Macs and their initial experiences and impressions. That led to the start of a discussion of past OS/chip transitions vs. the one that is upon us. (Part 1) This MacVoic...