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Josh Centers  has completely re-written his guide to Apple's mobile operating systems in  Take Control of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 . Josh explains how the App Library in iOS 14 works, why it might look like your apps are in two places at once (but aren't), and how management of those apps is just a little different. Widgets will give you always-on access to the information you want, and provide a new...

The second part of our  MacVoices Live!  conversation with featured guest Michael E. Cohen and the panel of  Mark Fuccio ,  David Ginsburg ,  Frank Petrie , and host  Chuck Joiner wrapped up our discussion of the on-going App Store saga with some interesting parallels to other industries. Then, we turn to the history of eBooks, and Michael's history with their predecessors such as HyperCard and CD...

Michael E. Cohen was the latest featured guest on MacVoices Live! , heading up the panel of Mark Fuccio ,  David Ginsburg ,  Frank Petrie , and host  Chuck Joiner . We started off having Michael explain why his  Take Control of Pages  book has so many revisions and is such a challenge, Apple's (and Michael's) history with word processing, and the recent developments in the Apple/Epic Games battle....

Our conversation with Aidan Fitzpatrick , CEO of  Reincubate , the developers of  Camo , continues with more information on how their app makes your iPhone a high-quality camera. Camo provides a free mode with a watermark and a limited feature set, but the Pro version offers so much more. Aidan gets into how they priced their app, why it, like so many, the regular tasks that are needed to keep it...

Aidan Fitzpatrick , CEO of  Reincubate , introduces us to  Camo , their app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a high quality web cam. In the first part of our discussion, Aidan explains how Camo was developed to solve some of their internal problems, how it achieves compatibility with your favorite video chat apps like Zoom and Skype, and why resolution isn't the best way to evaluate a web cam....

Our  MacVoices Live! conversation with featured guest  Josh Centers and the panel of David Ginsburg ,  Michael E. Cohen , and host  Chuck Joiner continued with more on the the Apple App Store. Jailbreaking, the use of enterprise certificates, and what Apple is and isn't doing that affects their standing with developers and politicians are discussed. The show wraps with whether transparency on Appl...

This MacVoices Live! focused on the Apple/Epic Games battle royale, with some great perspectives by featured guest  Josh Centers , as well as  David Ginsburg ,  Michael E. Cohen , and host  Chuck Joiner . In the first part of the conversation, some of the issues covered include Epic's wants vs. Apple's requirements, an attempt to look at the issue from a right/wrong perspective, and why it might n...

Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn  continues with why backing up to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device is a bit different than some other options, which drives to buy for your NAS, and cat photos. We also return to the Apple Music question with an examination of what's next for all the music services, and how the answer to The Marshmallow Test may determine the role podcasts will play. [em...

Kirk McElhearn  returns in a wide-ranging conversation that has something for everyone. Our first part starts with using Siri for calculations, cooking, cider, accounting software, and the Fujitsu ScanSnap Scanner software update. Then, we turn to an evaluation of the state of Apple Music, and start a discussion of the issues with backing up to a NAS. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by...

Our kudos to Mike Potter for Virtual Macstock 2020 continue with reviews of how the chats and Green Room worked as hosted by David Ginsburg, as well as getting an attendee perspective from Frank Petrie. Mike explains why he mixed pre-recorded talks with live appearances, how he researched various options available, and how he decided on what to use. (Part 2 of 2) Raycon Earbuds This edition of Mac...

We wrapped up  Virtual Macstock 2020 with host  Mike Potter on a recent edition of  MacVoices Live!   Mike, along with Macstock chat host  David Ginsburg and attendee  Frank Petrie , discussed the building blocks of the virtual conference's success, including the video streaming service and the "audio space" that allowed a "hallway track", David's handling of the chats and questions from the audie...

In the August update, Chuck answers questions about Facebook and YouTube video quality, talks about the MacVoices Blog , updates information on MacVoices Live! , and delivers the monthly 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://macv...

The second part of our conversation with guest  Shelly Brisbin ,  David Ginsburg, and  Frank Petrie continues with comments on the new iMacs, Phil Schiller's new designation at Apple, and the changing faces of keynotes and product introductions. The panel also comments on TikTok and whether it makes Microsoft sense. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Raycon , the makers of quality earbuds....

Shelly Brisbin  was the featured guest on a recent edition of MacVoices Live! , where she joined David Ginsburg , Frank Petrie , and host Chuck Joiner . Shelly was installing the iOS 14 beta live to prepare to research the next edition of her book, iOS Access for All . We discussed backups and betas, the new iMacs and why she prefers the smaller screen models, and the "gorilla arms" problem with a...

In the second part of our discussion with  Joe Kissell about the seventh edition of his  Take Control of iCloud , Joe explains why  iCloud is the best, most reliable version of Apple's file sharing and online storage service yet, how their simplification approach sometimes delivers the opposite and the issues that can create, and how he covers all of the Apple apps that use iCloud. This edition of...

Joe Kissell has updated his  Take Control of iCloud to the seventh edition, the first in Take Control history. Can iCloud finally replace Dropbox? Joe tells us why the answer is a definite "maybe", depending on your needs. He goes through some of the considerations, and also why you may or may not want to store your desktop and Home folder in iCloud in this first part of our review of Apple's onli...

Our MacVoices Live! discussion with Andrew Orr of The Mac Observer  and  David Ginsburg  shifts to the release of the new driver for ScanSnap scanners, hardware lifespan expectations, and how developers might get paid to continue supporting older, legacy hardware. We also touch on the announcement that CES is going virtual this year, and a few Apple TV+ and Netflix picks. This edition of MacVoices...

Andrew Orr of The Mac Observer was the featured guest on a recent MacVoices Live!, and joined  David Ginsburg and host  Chuck Joiner to discuss his recommendation fo the Jumbo Privacy + Security app, and why looking beyond the app's capabilities to the company that makes it is so important. Andrew shares what email services he uses, and the group cover why free services or offers for things like V...

Our conversation with  Jeff Carlson , the author of Take Control of Your Digital Storage , continues with a focus on whether or not you should consider a fusion drive, the benefits and drawbacks of those big, cheap hard drive, the rainbow color designations of various types of drives and more. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile , the makers of PDFpen   and PDFpenPro , PD...

Storage might not be the first thing on your mind but it is where you store your data, so it is important to understand it. That's why Jeff Carlson has updated his   Take Control of Your Digital Storage  to further address APFS (Apple File System) features, functions, and issues that you might run into as you dig further into macOS Catalina and move (eventually) to Big Sur. In the first part of th...

Our conversation with Mark Fuccio on Apple's quarterly financial results continues with discussions of what the results mean, Tim Cook's appearance before Congress, and the ongoing debate over Apple's 30% take on the App Store, and a different way to look at it. (Part 2 of 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20186.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile , the make...

Mark Fuccio and host  Chuck Joiner  use the Apple quarterly earnings announcements as a springboard to discuss where Apple products stand in the time of COVID-19, and in the marketplace in general. From reliability to desirability, support expenses to the success of an Apple-related IPO, Mark and Chuck dig in. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile , the makers of PDFpen   a...

The second part of our conversation with Andrew Gould , the Co-Creator and CEO of  Squirrels , continues with more discussions of how their products fit into the eduction market and how they apply to remote learning situations. Andrew also covers the capabilities of  AirParrot  and Reflector , in a home entertainment situation with movies, online video services, and games. This edition of MacVoice...

Andrew Gould , the Co-Creator and CEO of  Squirrels explains how their apps, AirParrot , Reflector , and Ditto , allow you to share your screen and content from your Mac, iPad, or Windows PC to other devices like Apple TV, Chromecast, Google Chromecast, or many other devices. In the first part of our conversation, Andrew explains why COVID-19 caused them to push up the release of their latest vers...

In the July update, Chuck talks about MacVoices Live!, MacVoices Magazine, and the MacVoices Blog, along with 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      Twitter:       http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner       ht...