Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner continue their visit to the Apple CIDER user group in Rochester NY with a broader discussion of privacy and technology before turning to the iPhone 13. Buying new, handing down lower models, and exploding batteries are all covered. Then,...
MacVoices #21178: MacVoices Live! – Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner at CIDER (1)
In the midst of a thunderstorm, Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner make a virtual visit to the Apple CIDER user group in Rochester NY. In Part 1, we talk about weather apps, Apple’s support of classical music, and Adam's project to combine multiple sets of speakers. We also...
MacVoices #21040: Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus On Power Outages and Mixing Digital and Analog (2)
In the second part of our conversation with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, he discusses why he shut down his “Working Smarter for Mac Users” project, and the surprising activity that has taken its place. Mixing an analog activity with a digital tool, why it makes perfect...
MacVoices #21039: Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus On Power Outages and Mixing Digital and Analog (1)
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...
MacVoices #20245: iPhone 12 and HomePod mini Analysis with Adam Engst and Apple CIDER (3)
The third and final part of our virtual visit with Adam Engst of TidBITS, and the Apple CIDER user group gets into more questions and answers, with topics ranging from iPhone configurations, Tesla, sci-fi influencing tech design, AirPods vs. AirPods Pro, and why Adam...
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MacVoices #20179: SVMUG – Adam Engst on App Clips, Touch Screen Macs, Virtualization, Virtual WWDC
? Our live virtual discussion with the Silicon Valley Mac User Group, Adam Engst and host Chuck Joiner wraps up with Adam’s comments on App Clips and iOS 14, and questions from the audience on touch screen Macs, virtualization on Apple Silicon, and the success of...
MacVoices #20143: Bryan Chaffin Discusses His Satisfaction Level With Apple’s Release Schedules (2)
Part 2 of our discussion with Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer starts with reading in bed with the iPad and ends with Apple TV+. In between we cover laptop use, Apple TV (the device), voice control expectations, Apple Pay, Apple Card, and why you should watch the...
MacVoices #20132: TidBITS 30th Anniversary with Adam Engst (Part 2)
TidBITS publisher Adam Engst continues his conversation on the 30th anniversary of their email newsletter, explaining why TidBITS avoided adopting publishing trends, why introducing graphics helps the reader, and in spite of all the changes, email remains the dominant...
MacVoices #20105: Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus’ Productivity Tips For Working At Home (Part 1)
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has spent most of his career working from home, so what is new to many us is his normal. Bob tells us some of the challenges he faced early on, how he overcame them, and how he can help you overcome yours. He also covers some recommended...
MacVoices #20083: Adam Engst on Smart Assistants, The Effect of Advertising, and Issue #1,500 of TidBITS
Adam Engst discusses the state of iOS 13, iPadOS 13 and Catalina, why our smart assistants aren’t smart enough (yet), and why he is so steamed up about your data being sold. From Netflix to subscriptions, paragliding to printing address labels, and after 1,500 issues...
MacVoices #19255: Dennis Sellers Shares His MacBook Pro 16-Inch Experiences
Dennis Sellers has been working with the new MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop, and joins us to share his experiences and impressions of the latest Mac’s power, keyboard, and screen. Find out how Dennis uses this in his work with Apple World Today among other projects, what...
MacVoices #19219: Bryan Chaffin on Apple PR, Apple Scrutiny, Apple Rights and Wrongs
Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer talks about the departure of Apple PR head Steve Dowling, the level of scrutiny Apple is subject to, and whether it is appropriate to invoke the name of Steve Jobs. What Apple is doing right and wrong at the moment, Bryan’s new...
MacVoices #19214: Ted Landau On Apple’s Announcements, Computing Recommendations, Home Theater Tease
Ted Landau is back to provide his perspective on Apple’s announcements, from AppleTV+ to iPhone 11 to iPad, provide some thoughts on how to select the computing device that fits your needs, and tease his recent adventures in upgrading his home theater system. This...
MacVoices #19185: Bryan Chaffin on A Post-Ive, Post-Ahrendts Apple, and Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
Bryan Chaffin is back to provide his thoughts on the evolution of Apple that is represented by the departures of Jony Ive and Angela Ahrendts. Will design now take a back seat in the production process? How will the retail and service experiences change in the Apple...
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