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MacVoices #24300: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (1)

Dec 19, 2024 | Take Control

The latest Take Control Books release comes from Kirk McElhearn. Take Control of Apple Media Apps covers Apple Music and Podcasts as well as The Apple TV and Books apps. Kirk talks about the evolution of this book and how an understanding of their similarities and the near-complete feature parity can help you get more out of them. Usability, rather than continuous feature introduction, has resulted in mature (in a good way) apps that let you use their content intuitively. The Apple TV app gets special attention in the discussion. (Part 1)

MacVoices #24276: More with Jeff Carlson on Take Control of Apple Watch (2)

Nov 18, 2024 | Take Control

Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Apple Watch, 5th edition, continues the discussion of some of the new capabilities of the latest Apple Watch and watchOS 11. The innovative check-in tool in Messages for notifying loved ones of safe arrivals, the benefits of the ultra-wideband chip for finding misplaced phones and the new offline Translate app for seamless communication while traveling highlight a discussion of those features.

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)

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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,...

MacVoices #23266: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (3)

Oct 26, 2023 | Take Control

The 20th Anniversary gathering of Take Control authors wraps up with reflections on the early days of Take Control Books and the collaborative editing process. Joe Kissell, Adam and Tonya Engst, Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E. Cohen, Scott Knaster, Ted...

MacVoices #23265: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (2)

Oct 25, 2023 | Take Control

? The 20th Anniversary gathering of Take Control authors continues as Joe Kissell, Adam and Tonya Engst, Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E. Cohen, Lea Galanter, Scott Knaster, Ted Landau, Kirk McElhearn, Matt Neuburg, and Jeff Porten explore how e-books have...

MacVoices #23264: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (1)

Oct 24, 2023 | Take Control

Twenty years of Take Control Books deserves a reunion, and we’ve got it. Current publisher Joe Kissell and Take Control Co-Founders Adam and Tonya Engst organized a get-together that featured the star-studded roster of Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E....

MacVoices #23263: A Take Control Books Anniversary Celebration

Oct 23, 2023 | Business, Take Control

Co-Founders Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, and current Publisher Joe Kissell celebrate the 20th anniversary of Take Control Books, revealing the origins of the company. The success of their ebook model, the challenges of setting up their first merchant account, and how the...

MacVoices #23258: More With Jeff Carlson on Taking Control of Apple Watch (2)

Oct 18, 2023 | Apple Watch, Take Control

As we continue our conversation with Jeff Carlson, author of Take Control of Apple Watch, 4th Edition, we explore its hidden features and discuss the new Apple Watch Ultra. Jeff's book uncovers overlooked features, like the focus mode, dictation capabilities, and...

MacVoices #23257: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (1)

Oct 17, 2023 | Apple Watch, Take Control

Before we dig into Take Control of Apple Watch, 4th Edition, we talk with Jeff Carlson about his preferences for Apple Watch bands and the merging of technology and fashion. Jeff then discusses the challenges of updating their book, interface changes in watchOS 9, and...

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