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MacVoices #25148: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius

May 27, 2025 | Events

The latest Road to Macstock Conference and Expo digs into AI and a presentation by Marty Jencius that will that focuses on Apple Intelligence and the practical integration of AI in education and productivity workflows. Drawing from his experience as an educator and technologist, Marty discusses how AI tools like ChatGPT can be tailored for better, safer results by feeding them curated, domain-specific content. He emphasizes the shift from one-off prompts to ongoing dialogue with AIs and highlights the importance of adapting teaching models to incorporate these evolving tools.

MacVoices #25145: Road to Macstock – Brittany Smith

May 23, 2025 | Events

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo, Brittany Smith previews her workshop on simplifying social media posting through automation. She explains practical ways to streamline workflows using tools like Keyboard Maestro, combining personalization with efficiency while reducing distractions and technical fear. The conversation highlights adaptable strategies for customizing content across platforms without requiring coding skills.

MacVoices #25140: Road to Macstock – Mike Burke

May 20, 2025 | Events

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to first-time speaker Mike Burke, who discusses his presentation on “digital mise en place”—a method for organizing digital workflows before beginning creative tasks. Inspired by both culinary prep and The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande , Mike outlines how he will share thoughts on structured folder systems and automation tools like Keyboard Maestro to improve productivity and aid future collaboration.

MacVoices #25137: Road to Macstock – Brian Flanigan-Arthurs

May 15, 2025 | Events

The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo finds its way to Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, who will present “Automate, But Don’t Take Shortcuts,” focusing on accessible, time-saving automation tools built into Apple devices. He will focus on simple automations, routines, and smart device usage that reclaim time and support better learning, productivity, and health—without overwhelming complexity. The session will also explore how automation and AI shape education and the future workplace.

MacVoices #25133: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra

May 13, 2025 | Events

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo Brett Terpstra previews his upcoming talk on Mastodon, highlighting its benefits over traditional social media platforms. He provides some thoughts on how to choose the right server, migrate accounts, and even host your own instance for better control. The session aims to guide users through Mastodon’s structure and community, helping them get the most out of the platform while eliminating confusion. Brett also shares why he’s left most other platforms behind in favor of Mastodon and Facebook.

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MacVoices #24161: Road to Macstock – David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS

Jun 19, 2024 | Events

David Ginsburg of InTouch with iOS discusses his presentation at the upcoming Macstock Conference and Expo, emphasizing networking and community among Apple and tech enthusiasts. David previews his presentation on Apple services, covering Apple One, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple Care, to name more than a few. He outlines Apple services from various perspectives and tease surprises for the event to engage the audience. The importance of services for Apple from the business perspective and the evolution of their offerings are also part of the discussion.

MacVoices #24159: Road to Macstock – Dave Hamilton of Mac Geek Gab

Jun 18, 2024 | Events

Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Dave Hamilton of Mac Geek Gab. Dave will be giving attendees a look behind the curtain at his podcast workflow emphasizing efficiency and leveraging technology for productivity. Dave and Chuck both underscore the welcoming atmosphere, networking opportunities, and learning experiences at Macstock.

MacVoices #24155 – Road to Macstock – Brian Flanigan-Arthurs On Managing Streaming Sports

Jun 13, 2024 | Events

Our trip down the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to first-time presenter Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. His unique presentation will discuss navigating sports content in the Apple ecosystem as a cord-cutter. The challenges and advantages of accessing sports content without traditional cable subscriptions, the changing landscape of sports streaming, and the complexities of in-market and out-of-market teams. The delivery of live sports coverage is evolving; Brian’s session will help guide you through your strategy to watch what you want to watch.

MacVoices #24150: Road to Macstock – Wally Cherwinski and the Macstock Film Festival

Jun 7, 2024 | Events

The biggest event inside Macstock Conference and Expo is the annual Macstock Film Festival, organized and hosted by Wally Cherwinski. An accomplished videographer in his own right, Wally shares his thoughts on why you (yes, you!) should be creating a submission and joining in the fun. No prizes, no judging and no pressure mean that anyone can be part of the Festival. Wally provides some tips on how to approach a subject, creating something from content you already have, and the emotional impact of preserving memories through video.

MacVoices #24126: Kicking Off ‘The Road to Macstock’ 2024 with Mike Potter

May 14, 2024 | Events

https://youtu.be/8ICWKzTqGBA Our annual 'Road to Macstock' series kicks off as organizer Mike Potter talks about the changes to this year’s must-attend Apple event. Some of those changes include a new venue where everything is one place (conference, lodging and food)...

MacVoices #23274: “Scary Fast” Discussion – Large vs. Small Screens, M3 Power (Part 3)

Nov 3, 2023 | Events, Hardware, MacVoices Live!

We wrap up the MacVoices Live! analysis of Apple’s “Scary Fast” event by looking at a transition to smaller screens and using external displays for increased workspace efficiency. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Patrice...

MacVoices #23272: “Scary Fast” Discussion – Event and New iMacs (1)

Nov 1, 2023 | Events, Hardware, MacVoices Live!

Less than 24 hours after Apple’s “Scary Fast”, MacVoices Live! convened the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Patrice Brend’amour, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio and Kelly Guimont. The discussion starts with the presentation aspects of...

MacVoices #23269: MacVoices Live! – More “Scary Fast” Speculation, The 23andMe Hack (2)

Oct 29, 2023 | Events, Hardware, MacVoices Live!, Security/Privacy

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle before digging into a "right to repair” announcement from The White House that involves Apple. They also touch on...

MacVoices #23268: MacVoices Live! – “Scary Fast” Speculation (1)

Oct 28, 2023 | Business, Events, Hardware, MacVoices Live!

Apple announced an unprecedented Monday afternoon/evening (U.S. time) event with the teaser “Scary Fast”. That sent the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Guy...

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