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MacVoices #24275: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (1)

Nov 15, 2024 | Take Control

Jeff Carlson has updated Take Control of Apple Watch to the 5th edition to cover Apple Watch 10, Apple Watch Ultra, and watchOS 11. The first part of our conversation covers his approach to the update and the contstant evolution of Apple’s products. Jeff shares insights on major updates, such as the enhanced Smart Stack widget and live activities integration, as well as advancements in health tracking, workout management, and notifications that streamline the user experience.

MacVoices #24262: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Securing Your Apple Devices, AirTags, and More (3)

Oct 29, 2024 | Take Control

Our multi-part conversation with Take Control author Glenn Fleishman concludes with discussions of Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices, Take Control of Find My and AirTags, and Take Control of FaceTime and Messages. Glenn points out some lesser-known features such as Lockdown Mode and Private Wi-Fi Address, talks about using GateKeeper effectively, and explains some new features in FaceTime and Messages that improve the user experience. (Part 3)

MacVoices #24261: Glenn Fleishman On Keeping Safe Using Mobile Tech (2)

Oct 28, 2024 | Take Control

Glenn Fleishman goes in depth on the title subject of his Keep Safe Using Mobile Tech. We talk about how to secure Apple devices amid all the changes and updates to operating systems, along with features such as car crash detection, fall detection, emergency SOS, and the Check-In function, Glenn emphasizes the need for individuals to understand and customize their device settings for optimal protection from both misadventure as well as theft. (Part 2)

MacVoices #24260: Keyboards, Comics, and Taking Control of Your Apple Account with Glenn Fleishman (1)

Oct 25, 2024 | Take Control

In the first part of a wide-ranging conversation with author Glenn Fleishman, we touch on his participation in the Shift Happens book project, his latest project, How Comics Were Made, and his Take Control of Your Apple Account. Along the way we looked back at the surprising origins of a peripheral we all use, the challenges of the early printing industry, and got some thoughts on what you can and can’t do in your account interactions with Apple.

MacVoices #24250: More With Jason Snell on ‘Take Control of Photos’ (2)

Oct 10, 2024 | Take Control

Our conversation with Jason Snell about the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books wraps up with a look at the power of the Photos app for users of all skill levels. Enhancements such as Photographic styles change the game by providing more post-capture options than ever before. Jason also covers getting more out of our photos by printing or making custom books and projects, and how that has become more of a focus in the latest version of Photos. (Part 2)

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

Jul 2, 2024 | Take Control

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)

MacVoices #24147: More with Joe Kissell on Taking Control of Your Online Privacy (2)

Jun 6, 2024 | Take Control

https://youtu.be/jynZbnwxvmw Our conversation with Joe Kissell about the 5th edition of his Take Control of Your Online Privacy continues with a focus on smart devices and the data they are collecting. Joe advises against oversharing on social media and implementing...

MacVoices #24146: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Your Online Privacy (1)

Jun 5, 2024 | Take Control

Joe Kissell shares insights on online privacy in his book, Take Control of Your Online Privacy, 5th Edition, stressing the importance of staying informed on privacy issues amidst evolving technology threats. He focuses on practical high and medium priority privacy concerns for everyday individuals, advising prioritization based on individual risk profiles. Emphasizing the impact of advertisers collecting extensive personal data, Joe provides tips on data sharing. He cautions against oversharing personal information online and offers steps to enhance online privacy highlighting the need to be proactive in understanding and addressing online privacy risks. (Part 1)

MacVoices #24102: More With Jeff Carlson On iPhone Photography (2)

Apr 11, 2024 | Take Control

https://youtu.be/8RxUnytgahI Our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new Take Control of iPhone Photography from Take Control Books continues with topics that range from digital zoom to Macro Mode to low light capabilities, and what else you will learn in his...

MacVoices #24101: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of iPhone Photography (1)

Apr 10, 2024 | Take Control

https://youtu.be/l5urVhdPljM Jeff Carlson and Take Control have published the brand new Take Control of iPhone Photography for those who want to get even more out of the amazing cameras built into their iPhones. Jeff explains how just a little effort and a little...

MacVoices #23280: More with Josh Centers on Taking Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 (2)

Nov 9, 2023 | Author, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Software, Take Control

Our conversation with Josh Centers about his new Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 continues with a look at the challenges of keeping up with iOS changes and their impact on different devices. We address the confusion between iOS and hardware changes and consider...

MacVoices #23279: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 17 and iPad OS 17 (1)

Nov 8, 2023 | Author, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Software, Take Control

Josh Centers looks at the new features in Apple’s latest mobile operating systems in new book, Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. We start with small refinements in iOS 17, collaborative efforts in Apple feature set and limitations of the voice assistant, Josh also...

MacVoices #23276: More with Michael E. Cohen on Take Control of Pages (2)

Nov 5, 2023 | Software, Take Control

Our conversation with Michael E. Cohen about his book Take Control of Pages, fourth edition, continues as Michael talks about the benefits (and challenges) of using iCloud for document storage and collaboration. Pages boasts powerful layout capabilities and Michael...

MacVoices #23275: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of Pages (1)

Nov 4, 2023 | Software, Take Control

Michael E. Cohen has updated his Take Control of Pages to the fourth edition to reflect the latest additions and changes to Apple’s word processing and page layout program. Michael discusses explore like renaming features for better usability and cultural sensitivity,...

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