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Glenn Fleishman  is back to talk about some of the many Take Control books he updated and wrote during the pandemic lockdown. We start out with a review of all the titles, then settle in to  Take Control of Find My and AirTags . Glenn explains the three different parts of the Find My service, makes sense of devices and items, and touches on the privacy aspects of tracking all the things Find My ca...

Michael E. Cohen , the tech and copy editor for  Take Control of Numbers, 3ed Edition by Sharon Zardetto, discusses some of the newest features of Apple's spreadsheet. We cover who Numbers is for, and why it excels (no pun intended) at presenting complex spreadsheet data in a visually pleasing, easier-to-understand format. From why colorization is so important in spreadsheet presentations to the a...

In the MacVoices Update for October, Chuck talks about what the free MacVoices Magazine offers, especially as new hardware and software hits the streets, touches on the MacVoices Slack for MacVoices patrons, and delivers the month's Support Report.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation wi...

Bob "Dr.  Mac" LeVitus provides some more life advice as we wrap up a conversation that includes his career-long experiences with remote interactions, why brevity is such an important skill, especially now, and his thoughts on retirement. What Mac he is currently using (and loves), a hardware pick, and his evolving passion for woodworking. (Part 2)  Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart . Fair...

In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus provides some thoughts on how Apple has come through the pandemic, how augmented reality and virtual reality might affect our lives, and how business is evolving from both the human and tech standpoints. Bob also offers some advice to young people who are starting to enter the working world…and it might surprise you. (Part 1)  Today's MacVoices...

David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont   wrap up our coverage of the "Unleashed event with a discussion of why it took so long for 1080p cameras to be included in Apple laptops, questions over the color matching between Apple product lines, and the new colors of the HomePod mini. We finish up discussing why there were no updated i...

The MacVoices Live! analysis of Apple's "Unleashed" event with David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  continues with conversations of HDMI 2.1 vs. 2.0, MagSafe and USB-C charging options. The panel also debates the much-publicized "notch" for the FaceTime camera, the location of ambient light sensors, and the inclusion of the 108...

After a day of contemplation and review of the details available, the MacVoices Live! panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont take on Apple's "Unleashed" event. We start off with Chuck being corrected on one assumption about the Apple Music Voice Plan, mourn (more or less) the loss of the Touch Bar, and dig into some of t...

Our conversation about Cybersecurity Awareness Month with the panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea , Patrice Brend'amour ,  Brittany Smith,  and  Kelly Guimont  wraps up as we discuss how your security and privacy practices can affect this around you, VPN use, and how to safely answer security questions. We also talk about how debit cards are different in the U.S. and elsewhere, and why you need to...

Our MacVoice Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea , Patrice Brend'amour ,  Warren Sklar , Brittany Smith,  and  Kelly Guimont  turn their attention to why Google is changing their position on embracing the native iOS interface elements. Then, we start a discussion of a number of different topics for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Topics this time around include Mac software, why 2 factor authe...

This MacVoices Live! starts with a brief follow-up on last week's Facebook discussion before diving in to anticipation over Apple's "Unleashed" event. Find out what the panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jim Rea , Patrice Brend'amour ,  Warren Sklar , Brittany Smith,  and  Kelly Guimont  thinks about what hardware will and will not be announced, whether there is any significance to the selection of a Mond...

This MacVoices Live! discussion with  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  shifts to a hot topic in the business world: bring your own device (BYOD) vs. choose your own device (CYOD). Which is better for you? Which is better for your employer? Is your personal device at risk i...

Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  conclude the discussion of Facebook's most recent Congressional appearance and their tactics, then turn to the anniversary of Steve Job's passing. You might be surprised at some of the observations of  their tho...

Our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  conclude the discussion of Facebook's most recent Congressional appearance and their tactics, then turn to the anniversary of Steve Job's passing. You might be surprised at some of the observations of  their tho...

The MacVoices Live! super-panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Guy Serle ,  Warren Sklar ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Patrice Brend'Amour , Jay Miller ,  Brittany Smith , and  Kelly Guimont  got a little hot under the collar discussing the effects of the Facebook whistleblower's congressional testimony, and why this might be different than past investigations into the social network's behavior...

Our discussion with Alexander Embiricos , Co-Founder and CEO, and  Dan Wood , Chief Programmer, of  Remotion , continues with some of the "nuts and bolts" features of their remote working program, including screen sharing, security of audio and video conversations, and more. Then, we take a turn into company cultures how software can support those cultures, and which comes first. We also touch on...

Alexander Embiricos , Co-Founder and CEO, and  Dan Wood , Chief Programmer at Remotion , introduce us to a different kind of tool to apply to remote work. Alex goes into the pre-pandemic origins of Remotion, the need for "ambient awareness" for remote workers, and provides a demo. Dan goes into how Remotion takes its cues from the macOS Dock, and why it is a "real" macOS app. (Part 1)  This editio...

This MacVoices Briefing reviews the pros and cons of the  ProCase iPad Mini 6 Keyboard Case , a case designed specifically for the iPad mini 6. It adds a lightweight detachable keyboard option to your mobile computing at an affordable price for both. MacVoices Magazine , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple, access MacV...

Our conversation with David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Brittany Smith , and  Mike Schmitz about the iPad mini 6 concludes with more on the usefulness and power of the device, and why you should get one. The panel also comments on the status of Shortcuts, and why there may be concern as macOS Monterey approaches. (Part 3)  MacVoices Magazine ,...

David Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Brittany Smith , and  Mike Schmitz continue the discussion of new Apple hardware by wrapping up the iPhone 13, and moving on to the iPad mini 6 and why it just might be the perfect iPad for almost everyone. The panel also touches on MagSafe use and battery life. (Part 2) Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstar...

Some of the MacVoices Live! panel received new hardware this week, and shared their views and experiences. We start off with the new iPhone 13 and its variations, and observations from the panel of  Brittany Smith ,  Davi Ginsburg ,  Jay Miller ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Andrew Orr , and  Kelly Guimont . We also cover some free professional video, and way to hack LinkedIn to avoid spam. (Part 1)...

The last part of our MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith continues our discussion of iOS 15 installation and stability experiences, and also talks about "security research" vs hacking Apple's servers, where the line is, and what should happen if it is crossed. (Part 3)  Today's MacVoices is spo...

David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Jim Rea  continued our MacVoices Live! discussion of password security before transitioning to a review of the new security measures of Apple Card, a discussion of the new subscription Marvel podcast, and start a conversation about iOS 15 implementation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the...

David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Warren Sklar ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Jim Rea  continued our MacVoices Live! discussion of password security before transitioning to a review of the new security measures of Apple Card, a discussion of the new subscription Marvel podcast, and start a conversation about iOS 15 implementation. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the...

Host  Chuck Joiner provides a monthly Update that includes news about the free Post Production World , access to MacVoices After Dark and the MacVoices Slack, and delivers the Support Report.  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...