MacVoices Interviews
https://youtu.be/bdTotQZMlaA In a catch-up interview after a lost CES interview, Jeff Gadway, SVP for Clicks discusses the Power Keyboard, a universal MagSafe-style Bluetooth keyboard and power bank for iPhone, Android, tablets, TVs, and more. He also details the...
MacPaw’s Maria Polishchuk, Head of Business Development and and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, discuss Setapp’s new expansion beyond its traditional subscription model. They explain new individual app purchases, developer subscription options, AI Gateway integration, app review standards, and support for indie and vibe-coded apps. The discussion covers developer challenges such as discovery, monetization, security, and how Setapp aims to help with those factors as well as giving customers more software choices.
Sumit Rai, Chief Product Officer, introduces us to elevate.io, a browser-based video editor built for team collaboration. He demonstrates a laundry list of impressive features, including real-time shared editing, reviewer feedback, cloud processing, proxy-based performance, stock media licensing, AI transcription, subtitle handling, and voice cleanup. Sumit also gives us a peek at their future translation tools that mimic the speaker’s voice, but in different languages. A free option and affordable pricing tiers help you try it and use it as needed for your projects.
David Pogue discusses his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years, covering the inspiration behind it, the unusual format, and the research required to assemble its stories and images. The discussion explores Apple’s greatest turning points, quirky Steve Jobs anecdotes, unseen prototypes, and the company’s enduring mission. The conversation also looks at why Apple inspires such loyalty, scrutiny, and fascination across generations.
Ken Ray, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner mark 20 years of podcasting by reflecting on how their shows began, how the medium evolved, and why they still love doing it. They share stories of improvised early gear, changing formats, audience connection, discoverability, and the friendships built along the way. The conversation also explores what defines a podcast, the value of audio, and why putting yourself out there still matters.
MacVoices Interviews
Dmytro Bilkun, Lead Product Marketing Manager for MacPaw, does a re-do of a lost interview from CES, explaining Moonlock, a new Mac security tool designed to simplify cybersecurity. The discussion covers its antivirus capabilities, deeper malware detection than CleanMyMac’s built-in protection, quarantine features, network traffic blocking by region, real-time monitoring, and security recommendations. Dmytro and Chuck also discuss usability, performance considerations, evolving cyber threats, and the subscription pricing model.
Real-world risks and responsible use of AI kick off the second part of our conversation with The Long Island Macintosh Users Group. The group swaps scam stories (spoofed bank calls, W-2 phishing, ransomware) and how AI can amplify fraud. Ways to mitigate exposure in an AI-powered world include cyber insurance, privacy tradeoffs in popular AI tools, copyright/IP guardrails in image generation, and careful experimentation.
The first part of an appearance at The Long Island Macintosh Users Group digs into large language models, real-world AI use, and Apple’s philosophy. The conversation ranges from productivity and creativity to ethics, privacy, and deepfakes. Why experimentation, transparency, and skepticism matter as AI becomes part of everyday workflows starts with participation from the group. (1)
A conversation with MacPaw’s Director of B2B Strategy, Dan Jaenicke, explores how CleanMyMac for Business brings the familiar utility into SMB and enterprise environments. They cover differentiating B2B pain points, patch and policy management, security and compliance, rapid deployment with tools like Jamf, preserving Mac-like design and usability, and how customer feedback and a new Mac admin survey guide the roadmap.
In Part 3, Joe Kissel and the MailMaven developers discuss the creation of the Take Control book, how documentation and user feedback shape ongoing updates, and why their personal support model sets them apart. They outline the 15-day trial, annual maintenance plan, and free Take Control guide—all built to make MailMaven a powerful yet accessible email client.
In Part 2, the MailMaven team explores token-based search, a separate global search window, and smart mailboxes/rules with nested criteria. See how the conversation map tames complex threads, while a keyboard-first design speeds filing and actions. They detail a privacy-by-design approach—local data, encrypted metadata sync, and built-in PGP—and explain onboarding, documentation, and dynamic, scriptable signatures.
Developers of MailMaven join Joe Kissel to explore a new power-user email client born from the end of Apple Mail plugins. They discuss metadata, advanced rules, keyboard-driven workflows, thoughtful UI decisions, approachable onboarding, and practical spam control using SpamSieve with server-side filtering. Part 1 of a three-part conversation.
John Rokos reveals how MagSafe led to OpenCase, an iPhone case with a recessed opening that locks accessories securely, improves charging/heat, and trims weight. He explains patenting, choosing a top-tier manufacturer in China, navigating annual iPhone fit changes, and keeping the accessory ecosystem open. Plus: pricing, color decisions driven by MOQs, exact opening dimensions, and a first-purchase discount.
https://youtu.be/U3gJg90Zedo Doug Adams of Doug’s AppleScripts was a guest on the very first episode of MacVoices and he’s back to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show. Doug looks at AppleScript’s enduring legacy, automation on the Mac, and his inventive...
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