MacVoices

If you have a later model iPhone, you have the ability to use an eSIM with it, leaving the physical SIM slot open.  David Ginsburg  of In Touch with iOS  is doing this, and answers all the questions about setup, installation, and operation. Find out how easy it is to get two different phone numbers on your phone, how to swap between them, and how the phone and data services are handled. This editi...

Backups are still one of the most important measures you can take to protect your data.  Yev Pusin , Director of Marketing for  Backblaze ,  takes us through the features of the new version 7.0 of their online backup service. Find out how you can expand your retention history beyond the standard 30 days to either a year or "forever", an updated restore interface, and other improvements that make t...

Joe Kissell has written the new  Take Control of DEVONthink , a guide to the massive update of this powerful data management program. Joe discusses some of the new features, how he uses it, and how he approached a program that has so many features and capabilities, both new and legacy. Not sure if DEVONthink is for you? This Take Control book is free! Joe talks about how and why you can take advan...

Neil Ticktin , the organizer of the annual  MacTech Conference , has been so busy that we were only able to catch up with him a week before the event, and under some unusual circumstances. Neil talks about the keynote that will set the tone for the 10th anniversary of the conference, some of the new kinds of sessions that have been added, and the trademark out-of-the-box activities that make it so...

David Sparks tells us why his Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition had to be completely re-written because of some of the new and powerful options Apple provided when iOS 13 hit the streets. David talks about some of the new capabilities including, new ability to work with NFC stickers, HomeKit integration, developer actions, and more. Shortcuts is like programming and not like programming. David...

Is the thought of upgrading to macOS Catalina uncomfortable? Two utilities out there can help ease the preparation process. MacUpdater from CoreCode will help you determine if your installed apps are up to date, and if not, can assist in getting them current.  Go64   from St. Clair Software scans your installed apps, identifies what are and aren't 64-bit apps, and can even help you plan the budget...

In this Briefing, host  Chuck Joiner discusses an issue with runaway purgeable space on his MacBook Pro, the conflicting information being obtained through disk utilities, and the happy ending provided by an unlikely hero, DaisyDisk . This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode , high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.co...

There are many reasons to run virtual machines on your Mac, but one is about to become much more important.  Michael Roy , Product Marketing and Management - Desktop Hypervisors for  VMware , gives us in-depth information about the latest capabilities of VMware Fusion, and explains how it can be used to keep running 32-bit apps even if you upgrade to the 64-bit Catalina macOS. Find out what the op...

After spending the weekend working with both their new iPhones 11 and iOS 13.0,  David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS  and host  Chuck Joiner discuss their model choices, how they upgraded, and what their first impressions are. The speed and the battery life are improved, but the new camera system is clearly the star of the show. David and Chuck review their selections of cases and screen protector...

Kelly Guimont helps us dive back into the Developer world with a discussion of RemObjects Software  and their Elements development environment. Elements allows developers to create for one platform, then translate the code for others…iOS,Mac, Android, and Windows. Kelly explains why she views their compiler as "magical", the different languages supported, and how you can save on a license with a s...

Bryan Chaffin of  The Mac Observer   talks about the departure of Apple PR head Steve Dowling, the level of scrutiny Apple is subject to, and whether it is appropriate to invoke the name of Steve Jobs. What Apple is doing right and wrong at the moment, Bryan's new hardware, and more fill our the conversation. MacVoices is supported by MintMobile. Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MintMobile.c...

In the August Update, Chuck mentions the response to his Macstock presentation, reviews the MacVoices position on Patron and Paypal support vs. a paywall, and explains why there are so many Take Control authors on the show. Where to get the highest-quality MacVoices video, a request for a couple favors, and the Support Report round things out.  Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of...

Dougs' Scripts   has been an amazing resource for iTunes AppleScripts for many years, but what does the impending Catalina transition to the Music and TV apps mean for the site?  Doug Adams discusses what it takes to update his scripts for the new apps, the progress he's made, and what to expect during the change. Doug also covers a surprising fact about his web site, his love of coding, and talks...

With a few days to review the Apple announcements, consider the resulting flood of opinions (good and bad) on those announcements,  David Ginsburg and host  Chuck Joiner  deliver their thoughts on everything from Arcade to iPhone 11 Pro. The content of each announcement, what it means for the product, and even some things that aren't being talked about anywhere else find their way into the convers...

Mike Schmitz gives us some insight into the kinds of things he is and will be covering as the Executive Editor at The Sweet Setup. He discusses what you will learn in his new GoodNotes, the benefits of analog notes on a digital device, and what a bullet journal is. Mike also gives us an update on his Faith-Based Productivity project, explains why he occasionally implements a "nuclear option" to st...

Ted Landau is back to provide his perspective on Apple's announcements, from AppleTV+ to iPhone 11 to iPad, provide some thoughts on how to select the computing device that fits your needs, and tease his recent adventures in upgrading his home theater system. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your firs...

Josh Centers talks about the newest versions of Apple's mobile operating systems and his new book, Take Control of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. The forking of iOS brings new capabilities specific to iPhones and iPads, and Josh outlines some of those changes, including new Safari capabilities for iPad, the sci-fi-like Voice Control, iCloud Drive enhancements, and external storage drive options for both Li...

In Take Control of Catalina, Scholle McFarland starts us on the path to getting the most out of Apple's latest macOS. She tells us what to expect when you first boot up the new 64-bit operating system, how to use Sidecar to get the best performance and outlines some new Continuity features. She also gives is a look at some of the enhancements to Notes and Reminders, and talks about the "bundlerifi...

Joe Kissell has been digging into the best way to upgrade to the next generation of macOS, and shares some of his findings from his new book, Take Control of Upgrading to Catalina. What makes this upgrade different is the transition to only 64-bit apps. Some strategies on how to perform the upgrade effectively, how to find which of your apps can't make the transition, and the things you should do...

MacVoices #19209: St. Clair Software's Jon Gotow on Getting Apps Ready for macOS Catalina Jon Gotow of St. Clair Software takes a break from coding to discuss the coming transition to the 64-bit macOS Catalina, and what it means for you. What it takes to transition apps from 32-bit to 64-bit, why some apps and developers won't or can't make the transition, and what you should expect from developer...