Joe Kissell is back to tell us about what it took to upgrade and update the Take Control Books web site. What’d been a longer-term project suddenly had to be completed in short order. Joe explains what happened, the challenges of building a modern site from the ashes...
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MacVoices #19141: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of the Many Versions of PDFpen
Michael E. Cohen has been busy creating the new Take Control of PDFpen, which covers not only the new PDFpen 11, but also all versions of PDFpen for both macOS and iOS. Michael introduces us to the new features of Smile’s PDF utility that are highlighted by an...
MacVoices #19138: Robyn Weisman Helps You Take Control of Your Browser
Robyn Weisman has released her first Take Control book, Take Control of Your Browser, to help us get the most out of one of the most-used applications on your devices, no matter which one you prefer. In her first time on MacVoices, Robyn explains why she wanted to...
MacVoices #19105: Joe Kissell Updates Take Control Books on Online Privacy and Passwords
Two of Joe Kissell’s most important books are Take Control of Your Online Privacy and Take Control of Your Passwords, and both have just been updated. Joe joins us to talk about why you should be suspicious about just about anything online. By not being...
MacVoices #19097: Josh Centers Updates Take Control of Apple Home Automation
Josh Centers and Take Control Books have updated Take Control of Apple Home Automation to version 1.1 to cover some of the changes that have occurred in the world of HomeKit, Apple’s home automation platform. From vendors focusing just on HomeKit to the expansion into...
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Older Episodes
MacVoices #14208: Joe Kissell Updates Take Control of Upgrading to Yosemite to v1.1
Now that Yosemite is out, Joe Kissell has filed an update to his Take Control of Upgrading to Yosemite, moving it to v1.1. This version covering the actual upgrade process as well as getting ready for the upgrade, something covered in v1.0, including some things to...
MacVoices Update: Announcing MacVoices Magazine!
MacVoices Magazine is live! Find out why the most recent addition to the MacVoices Group is a must-read, how it is delivered and why Flipboard was selected as the platform. Show Notes: Chuck...
MacVoices #14201: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of LaunchBar 6
Kirk McElhearn is back to talk about the new edition of Take Control of LaunchBar that covers version 6 of our favorite program launching utility. But to brand it as just a launcher is to overlook so many powerful features. Kirk walks us through some of the new...
MacVoices #14199: Tonya Engst Announces Take Control Crash Courses and Her Book, ‘Read Me First’
Take Control Books Editor-In-Chief Tonya Engst has been noticeably absent from our roster for much of the summer. That's because she and the Take Control team have been busy creating a new series, and now they're unleashing it on the world. Take Control Crash Courses...
MacVoices #14192: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Upgrading to Yosemite
Joe Kissell has released the 1.0 version of his latest book, Take Control of Upgrading to Yosemite. Joe has spent hours installing and reinstalling the betas, and wants to help you make the smoothest transition possible when the time comes. Backups, software upgrades...
MacVoices #14185: Joe Kissell Takes Control of FileVault
Joe Kissell explains one of the most under-used, under-appreciated security measures you can take with your Mac in Take Control of FileVault. With the flick of a virtual switch, your data can be safer. So why don't more people do it? Because they are scared. Joe tells...
MacVoices #14182: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Beta Testing Yosemite
For the adventurous among us, Joe Kissell has just released Take Control of Beta Testing Yosemite, and just in time to help guide you through the best way to work with the newest version of the Mac OS. Joe gives us some options on how best to install Yosemite to...
MacVoices #14178: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Automating Your Mac
Joe Kissell has just written a book that can help everyone, no matter what they do, be more productive. Take Control of Automating Your Mac. Joe explains why he wanted this book to be an approachable guide to one of the most intimidating aspects of Mac use, and why...
MacVoices #14152: Joe Kissell Updates Multiple Take Control Books All At Once
Joe Kissell has been busy keeping up with lots of changes, both personally and professionally. On the professional side, Joe has updated three of his most popular titles, Take Control of iCloud, Take Control of 1Password and Take Control of Dropbox, and is almost...
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