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MacVoices 24222: TV+ Talk – More Ted Lasso, A Sci-Fi Pick, and More Of A Good Thing

MacVoices 24222: TV+ Talk – More Ted Lasso, A Sci-Fi Pick, and More Of A Good Thing

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the anticipated return of “Ted Lasso” and the implications of confirmed cast members, alongside the uncertainty of Jason Sudeikis’s role. The hosts also delve into other Apple TV+ content, praising “Dark Matter” as one of Chuck’s new favorites and highlighting the upcoming return of “Slow Horses,” a show Charlotte and Chuck can agree on. The show concludes with some news about the future of TV+ Talk on both MacVoices and The Addition. 

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MacVoices #24221: MacVoices Update 2024-08

MacVoices #24221: MacVoices Update 2024-08

https://youtu.be/7InNsaRrm-Q The MacVoices Update for 2024-08 includes information on some of the schedule disruptions for MacVoices Live! in August, and covers a new partnership between MacVoices and another podcast. One last teaser before something new and this...

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MacVoices #24220: Live! – Epic’s Grant For An Alternative App Store; Developer Privacy

MacVoices #24220: Live! – Epic’s Grant For An Alternative App Store; Developer Privacy

Epic Games’ recent grant to support alternative app stores in the EU raises question of self-interest, conflicts of interest, or whether this represents a genuine push for innovation. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby look at a laughable claim by Google comparing their user privacy focus with Apple’s consider the potential impacts on Apple and the app ecosystem. The panel also discusses new EU regulations requiring developers to disclose personal information, exploring the implications for developer privacy.

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MacVoices #24179: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Solving Mac Problems (1)

MacVoices #24179: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Solving Mac Problems (1)

Joe Kissell discusses his new book on Mac problem-solving, Take Control of Solving Mac Problelms. He merges and updates elements from tis previous works into a comprehensive guide, emphasizing the importance of techniques like running Disk Utility and more. The evolution of Mac technology, impacts of SSDs and M-series processors, and tips for upgrading older Macs are highlighted. Joe offers some practical advice that anyone can do, even if they aren’t technically oriented. (Part 1) 

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MacVoices #24178: MVL – Apple’s Direction For the Vision Pro

MacVoices #24178: MVL – Apple’s Direction For the Vision Pro

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio look at the veracity and logic of reports that Apple’s plans for the evolution of the Vision Pro have changed. Factors discussed included the source of the rumors, Apple’s strategic planning, technical insights into chip sets and processing power, and more. 

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MacVoices #24177: Road to Macstock – Mike Potter, Presenter!

MacVoices #24177: Road to Macstock – Mike Potter, Presenter!

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us back to Mike Potter, this time not as the organizer but as a presenter at the Friday workshop sessions. Mike will deliver an introduction to through his journey in using it to deliver Macstock content, and not just for it’s streaming capabilities. He discusses the software’s integration with Mac’s native applications and highlight its various uses, and will shares insights and tips to help others maximize Ecamm Live’s potential. 

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MacVoices #24176: MVL – The Surgeon General and Social Media; A Tough Tech Privacy Lesson

MacVoices #24176: MVL – The Surgeon General and Social Media; A Tough Tech Privacy Lesson

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the Surgeon General’s proposal for social media warning labels and their potential impact on online behavior. The discussion gets personal as panel members talk about some of their own challenges and the difficulty of breaking habits. We also share an amusing example of why you really need to understand where your text messages are stored and how they sync. 

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MacVoices #24175: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM

MacVoices #24175: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to a conversation with someone we always learn from, Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM. Mike discusses his workshop that will focus on personal knowledge management, intentional living, and journaling for personal growth. He emphasizes translating complex concepts into practical applications, using vision and values for guidance, and the benefits of journaling with tools like Apple’s Journal app. Transitioning to his Macstock presentation, Mike explores mind mapping for idea development and organization, highlighting its use in creative workflows, and stresses the importance of finding tools that suit individual preferences.

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MacVoices #24174: MacVoices Update 2024-06

MacVoices #24174: MacVoices Update 2024-06

The MacVoices Update for 2024-06 covers a very productive June series of shows, the new MacVoices Discord, why you should be paying attention to MacVoices Magazine, why you should attend Macstock Conference and Expo, and the month’s Support Report.

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MacVoices #24173: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius of the Vision ProFiles Podcast

MacVoices #24173: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius of the Vision ProFiles Podcast

This Road to Macstock Conference and Expo session features another speaker who is not only presenting on the conference stage, but is also delivering one of the Friday workshops. Marty Jencius of the Vision ProFiles podcast discusses his workshop on AI, focusing on practical applications for enhancing work productivity. He emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to provide attendees with three “wow” moments using AI tools. His conference session, in contrast, will focus on helping others find their own answers and solve their own problems through accessing the many resources the web offers. Marty invites individuals of all skill levels to join the passionate tech community at Macstock for learning, networking, and exploring new technologies.

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MacVoices #24172: MVL – Adobe’s Misfires, Recall Recalled, and Tile Hacked

MacVoices #24172: MVL – Adobe’s Misfires, Recall Recalled, and Tile Hacked

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs have thoughts on the controversies surrounding Adobe, including user ownership issues and legal actions over subscription practices. Panel members comment on personal experiences with Adobe service pricing and subscription confusion. The discussion turns to privacy-related news, including Sonos’ recent change in terms of service, Microsoft’s decision to pause a contentious feature, and a hack on tracker maker Tile.

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MacVoices #24171: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder

MacVoices #24171: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder

Next up onThe Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder about her presentation that will focus on taking your home automation to the next level. How standards like Matter and Thread are improving compatibility with the smart home device universe will be a key aspect of the talk, along with integrating new smart home tools. 

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