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Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is back after too long an absence, and after being trapped at home during the recent severe winter weather in Texas. In the first part of our conversation, Bob tells us how he passed the time without tech, and provides some ideas on what you might do if and when it happens to you. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace . Meditation made simple. Get one...

As a cognitive neuroscientist, Brittany Smith brings a very different perspective to our MacVoices Live! discussions. In a one-one-one discussion, Brittany talks about that perspective, our "relationship" with our devices, and why she isn't a fan of some app's default settings. She also talks about her latest project, the ADHD Management Guild , an online option she and another ADHD professional a...

This MacVoices Briefing focuses on two iPhone cases from adidas, the Leopard Holographic Grip Case and the Trefoil Grip Case . Find out why the functional aspects of each might interest you, especially if you have trouble holding on to your iPhone. This edition of MacVoices is supported by our Patreon campaign members and our PayPal Donation members. If you find value in MacVoices, please consider...

Our MacVoices Live! Discussion of Apple Entertainment with the panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Brittany Smith ,  Kelly Guimont  and  Jim Rea  continues with a debate over the benefits of the Apple TV box and where they fit into the future of the device, how it compares to other similar devices, and get some feedback from the YouTube chat room. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of...

MacVoices Live! took a break from serious topics to discuss Apple Entertainment…and then turned that into a serious topic,  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Brittany Smith ,  Kelly Guimont  and  Jim Rea describe how their Apple devices help them with their down time. Some of those activities include games, video, audio, and yes, programming. We start off with some personal views on w...

Not happy with your current iPhone car mount? The Kaistyle Magnetic Phone Car Mount may solve your problems. Find out what makes it different, how it works, and why it is a MacVoices pick. 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: Links: The Kaistyle...

We wrap up our look at some favorite productivity apps with our MacVoices Live! panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Frank Petrie ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Jeff Gamet and  Marina Epelman . More analog tools, apps, and hardware get added to this collection that can make you more productive. (Part 3 of 3) Today's MacVoices is supported by Audible and their s...

The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Brittany Smith, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet and Marina Epelman continue to reveal some of their favorites in Part 2 of our look at productivity tools. Hardware, software, audio, security, news, and more are all covered. (Part 2 of 3) Audible Today's MacVoices is supported by Audible and their special Presiden...

The MacVoices Live! panel answered the question of "what are some of your favorite productivity tools for what you do" with a barrage that was wide and varied. Software, hardware, and services all took their turn. Some of the choices were no surprise, while others came out of left field from the panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Frank Petrie ,  Guy Serle ,  Jim Rea ,  Brittany Smith , ...

In this month's Update, Chuck talks about how MacVoices Live! is developing, and provides this month's support report. Show Notes: Guests: Links: 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/chuckjoiner    ...

Calendar and Reminders are built in to the Apple ecosystem, but are you getting as much out of them as you could?  Scholle McFarland helps you do just that in the third edition of  Take Control of Calendar and Reminders . Scholle updates us on how Reminders has taken on some task management capabilities and some new tools that making finding things easier, covers some new Big Sur integrations you...

Calendar and Reminders are built in to the Apple ecosystem, but are you getting as much out of them as you could?  Scholle McFarland helps you do just that in the third edition of  Take Control of Calendar and Reminders . Scholle updates us on how Reminders has taken on some task management capabilities and some new tools that making finding things easier, covers some new Big Sur integrations you...

Scholle McFarland has published the second edition of  Take Control of Siri to keep up with the improvements and changes to Apple's voice control. She joins us to talk about some of the new features, and the expanded data sources that it can tap to answer your questions and put more information within the sound of your voice. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take...

Scholle McFarland has published the second edition of  Take Control of Siri to keep up with the improvements and changes to Apple's voice control. She joins us to talk about some of the new features, and the expanded data sources that it can tap to answer your questions and put more information within the sound of your voice. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take...

Scholle McFarland has published the second edition of  Take Control of Siri to keep up with the improvements and changes to Apple's voice control. She joins us to talk about some of the new features, and the expanded data sources that it can tap to answer your questions and put more information within the sound of your voice. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox , the best way to take...

The third and final part of our in-depth discussion on privacy, security, and social media with the panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jim Rea , Guy Serle ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Brittany Smith  wraps up with the recognition that we helped create some of the problem by not understanding what we were (and are) sharing, how and why we may be sharin...

Part 2 of our discussion of privacy, security, and social media had the panel of David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jim Rea , Guy Serle ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Brittany Smith  looking at the issues from a variety of standpoints, including how groups can be target for manipulation, even if individuals can't. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored b...

In an important MacVoices Live! discussion, the panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio ,  Warren Sklar ,  Jim Rea , Guy Serle ,  Andrew Orr ,  Kelly Guimont , and  Brittany Smith  took an in-depth look at the issues of privacy, data sharing, and social media. In Part 1, the focus was on the Apple/Facebook battle royale and asking the question, "Does the nebulous 'them' having my dat...

Our informal discussion with  Jim Tierney of  Digital Anarchy touched on a variety fo subjects that included what it takes to upgrade video plug-ins to support the M1 Macs and Metal, the performance they are seeing out of the upgrade, and  the issues of selling video plug-ins (or not) on the App Store. We also touch on the benefits and challenges of both editing and watching 8K video, and why upgr...

At Virtual CES, we learned about WOODOO and their innovative products that merge wood with tech.  Oliver Grange , Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communication, explains how it works, provides some specific use cases, and profiles several of their products. Being eco-friendly is a big part of WOODOO's philosophy; Oliver discusses how that figures into all aspects of their company. [embed]http...

At Virtual CES 2021, we caught  Paul Brown , VP of Marketing for Kew Labs , to talk about their wireless charging options that can turn almost any piece of furniture into a charging station. This edition of MacVoices is supported by our Patreon campaign members and our PayPal Donation members. If you find value in MacVoices, please consider helping sponsor the show, and our ongoing efforts to brin...

Our discussion of Mac desktop hardware redesigns with the MacVoices Live! panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Guy Serle ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Frank Petrie ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith wraps up with more Touch Bar, haptic feedback, cameras, Touch ID, and more. (Part 2 of 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV21021.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  David Ginsburg ,  Guy Serle ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Frank Petrie ,  Kelly Guimont ,  Jim Rea , and  Brittany Smith revisit the idea of Mac redesigns, this time focusing on desktop models. Do we need a redesign of the iMac? Does Qi charging or MagSafe charging have a place on a desktop Mac? Those are just some of the ideas that the panel explores. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn...

In the January 2021 Update, Chuck explains why this January is like others, asks for your help in growing MacVoices in 2021, and provides 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 with  PayPal Connect:      Web:       http://macvoices.com      Twitter:       http://...

One of the most interesting things that we came across at virtual CES 2021 was Noopl, a device that, in conjunction with your iPhone, provides directional hearing aid capabilities to your AirPods Pro. Tim Trine, CEO of Noopl demonstrates how it works, how you can choose to "steer" the amplification with your head or set it manually, and more. Amazon Pharmacy This edition of MacVoices is supported...