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Our discussion of workspaces, home offices, and productivity goes deep in the second part of a MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar,   Kelly Guimont , and  Brittany Smith . From upgrades to office furnishings to desk choices ad more, the panel has some surprises in store. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices A...

The MacVoices Live! panel takes a look at Apple's updated Personal Safety Guide and the new updates to it that have to do with AirTags. That, of course, prompted more discussion of how AirTags are being used in both good, bad, and unexpected ways. Then, we poll the panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar , and  Kelly Guimont  on the contents and configurations...

In this MacVoices Briefing, host Chuck Joiner discusses his transition to using MagSafe iPhone charging options, why he took so long to make the change, and why he wouldn't go back. Find out what products he selected for each of the primary charging locations that assure that the iPhone will never not be charged, and why you should look beyond charging solutions when evaluating the benefits of Mag...

In the second part of our conversation with crypto enthusiast  Bryan Chaffin , we cover the differences in the "speed" of crypto and the number of transactions it can handle (and why that matters), what "staking" means in the crypto world, and how to move between fiat and crypto currencies. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to all Patrons of MacVoic...

Crypto enthusiast  Bryan Chaffin spends some time with us updating the world of crypto currencies. Crypto has been in the news lately, both from the use and return standpoints. Bryan helps us understand were crypto is at the moment, from acquiring and holding crypto to the various types of wallets and exchanges. We dig into the concepts involved and identify some of the risk factors that you need...

Before wrapping up the best products purchases of 2021,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Kelly Guimont  and  Mark Fuccio , get geeky to help a panel member find a solution to the problem of combining multiple computers to multiple monitors and keyboards for a home office. (Part 3)   This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc . Find local doctors w...

The MacVoices Live! panel of of David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Kelly Guimont  and  Mark Fuccio  continue to share their picks for their best product purchases of 2021. From home office selections to wellness tech, there's something for everyone. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc . Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zo...

Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar , and  Kelly Guimont start off our discussion by following up on some of the New Year's Objectives we previously set. Then, we start a conversation about our best tech purchases of 2021…things we use every day, things that help us do what we do. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by...

In the January 2022 Update, Chuck talks about two of the upcoming MacVoices Live! shows about to be released on the feeds, discusses access to the MacVoices Slack, and covers changes to some of the older RSS feeds. The Support Report wraps up the update. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with  Pay...

Host Chuck Joiner shares his experiences with Apple's powerful 16" MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip. From purchase decisions to implementation to performance, Chuck offers some real-world experiences, identifies his only regret, and suggests some things to consider in determining whether the MacBook Pro is for you. MacVoices is supported by  Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill....

If MacVoices had been able to go to CES, we would have had this conversation with  Kyle Rand , Founder and CEO of  Rendever   in person. Kyle explains how they are using VR to help address the isolation challenges that come with aging and the loss of mobility that is so common in that demographic. More than just providing a virtual experience, Rendever facilitates social interaction both in VR and...

Brian Ibbott of  Coverville fame is about to launch the fourth season of  America's Next Top Podcaster , and wants you to be part of it. We talk about how you can make that happen, the time commitment involved, and their all-start panel of judges. Brian also explains how, even if you aren't a contestant, that you can get tips and tricks from some of the best podcasters in the business, and the man...

Brian McCollum , COO of  eSight , explains how their medical device can help those with visual acuity issues, particularly macular degeneration. Two built in cameras help trick the brain into filling in what it normally couldn't see. Brian walks us through it, and discusses the challenges they have in making both patients and physicians aware of this new option.  This edition of MacVoices is spons...

In a special, unscripted conversation from MacVoices After Dark , the panel of  Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Brittany Smith , and  Andrew Orr  discuss ways to make a Mac easier to use for a stroke patient. Hardware, software, system options, and more all made the list.  This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac,...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith ,  Andrew Orr,  and  Kelly Guimont  continues their debate over App Store scams and who has ultimate responsibility. Should Apple do more? What responsibility does the user have? Why do scam apps get overlooked by both? (Part 3)    This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextE...

Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith ,  Andrew Orr,  and  Kelly Guimont wrap up a discussion of the past and  tracking technology with a focus on Apple's AirTags. Then, the panels  discuss the iPhone at 15. How the iPhone, literally, changed the world, even for those who don't use one, and continues to do so as it evolves. We wrap up as a discussion of App Store s...

MacVoices Live! starts of 2022 with the panel talking about some New Year's objectives (not resolutions), that include email management, delegating some tasks to be able to focus on others, and going paperless. Then, the panel of Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle ,  David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith , and  Andrew Orr  turn their attention to the Brooks Nader story of AirTag tracking, and whether t...

Our second CES Briefing runs through more announcements that are worthy of your attention. Featured are products from OWC, Moft, Chipolo, Kensington, Anker, Samsung (no, not a TV or monitor), Twinkly, Satechi, and Speck. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall. Show Notes: Links:...

Dave Hamilton and  Bryan Chaffin , now formerly of  The Mac Observer , share the story of how one of the web's original Apple news web sites was recently sold. The co-founders talk about what has made TMO special, how the sale came about, and why they hope the new owners make it a bigger success than ever. Dave and Bryan also talk about what they feel they have accomplished with TMO, and what they...

In a virtual appearance from the CES show floor,  Nancy de Fays , Co-Founder of  Line , shows off three new products. The LINE FRZR is a gaming cooling pad that pumps cold (very cold) air into the laptop, improving performance. The LINESTAND is a vertical charging dock with three pads that keeps your devices on the job while staying fully charged. Finally, the LINECLOUD is a new kind of personal c...

In our first CES Briefing, we take a look at the first set of products and announcements that caught Chuck's attention, and that he thinks are worth your second look. MacVoices is supported by  Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices .   Show Notes: Links: Scosche Plugable WHOOSH! Shokz   (formerly AfterShokz) HANDL Hyper Eve Targus JBL Autonomous 8R Tractor | John De...

Our discussion of what the MacVoices Live! panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Frank Petrie ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Patrice Brend'amour and  Jim Rea  expect and want to see in 2022 finishes up with more on the Windows-on-macOS debate, the need for Apple to continually release new hardware updates, and why the iPhone release schedule has become a requirement rather than an option. Some final desires include Apple...

The extended Siri discussion wraps up with a comparison to a very old (and fondly remembered) program. The next set of expectations and desires included why Apple needs to focus on a HomePod ecosystem or whether the existing iPhone/app is adequate, and how it has one key feature that may be an advantage or a disadvantage. Have an Amazon Echo? It may be able to do more than you think, but you would...

The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Frank Petrie ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Patrice Brend'amour and  Jim Rea continued the discussion of Siri, comparing and contrasting its usefulness and accuracy to other smart home assistants. Drawing from science fiction, the group talked about what they would like Siri to be and whether that is or is not realistic. Is Siri good enough to support Apple's Music...

The last MacVoices Live! panel of 2021 got together to discuss expectations and desires when it came to Apple products in particular, and tech products in general. David Ginsburg ,  Frank Petrie ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Patrice Brend'amour and  Jim Rea  started off with why the Lightning interface should go away, then turned quickly to how Siri needs to improve. From implementation to accuracy, Siri took...