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MacVoices #24173: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius of the Vision ProFiles Podcast

Jun 27, 2024 | Events

This Road to Macstock Conference and Expo session features another speaker who is not only presenting on the conference stage, but is also delivering one of the Friday workshops. Marty Jencius of the Vision ProFiles podcast discusses his workshop on AI, focusing on practical applications for enhancing work productivity. He emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to provide attendees with three “wow” moments using AI tools. His conference session, in contrast, will focus on helping others find their own answers and solve their own problems through accessing the many resources the web offers. Marty invites individuals of all skill levels to join the passionate tech community at Macstock for learning, networking, and exploring new technologies.

MacVoices #24172: MVL – Adobe’s Misfires, Recall Recalled, and Tile Hacked

Jun 27, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs have thoughts on the controversies surrounding Adobe, including user ownership issues and legal actions over subscription practices. Panel members comment on personal experiences with Adobe service pricing and subscription confusion. The discussion turns to privacy-related news, including Sonos’ recent change in terms of service, Microsoft’s decision to pause a contentious feature, and a hack on tracker maker Tile.

MacVoices #24171: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder

Jun 26, 2024 | Events

Next up onThe Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder about her presentation that will focus on taking your home automation to the next level. How standards like Matter and Thread are improving compatibility with the smart home device universe will be a key aspect of the talk, along with integrating new smart home tools.

MacVoices #24170: MVL – Apple Bonds As An Investment and Can Bartender Be Trusted?

Jun 26, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs considered Apple bonds and their tax strategies as an investment alternative to Apple Stock (no investment advice intended!). Then, the MacVoices Live! panel express concerns about transparency and credibility in the software market, especially in light of recent ownership changes in apps like Bartender. The importance of trust and transparency in the tech industry, particularly with apps accessing sensitive data rounds out the conversation.

MacVoices #24169: Road to Macstock – Jill McKinley of Start With Small Steps

Jun 26, 2024 | Events

Jill McKinley joins The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo for the second time. Last year she brought a stick. This year, she will focus on the versatility of Notion beyond being “just” a database tool. Jill highlights its project management and productivity features and talks about how she uses it for task management, note-taking, and data organization across devices.

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MacVoices #23085: MacVoices Live! – HomePod First Impressions, Twitter Lessons (1)

Feb 20, 2023 | Audio/Music, Hardware, Web

In a catch-up edition of MacVoices Live!, the panel of Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle provides their very first impressions of the second edition of the full-size HomePod and begin...

MacVoices #23084: Choosing A Mastodon Client with Jeff Gamet and Eric Bolden (3)

Feb 17, 2023 | Software, Web

Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet wrap up our discussion of Mastodon clients with more information on what they have been using, and recommendations for those just logging in for the first time. Included are some thoughts on how to select an instance to join, what to look...

MacVoices #23083: Choosing A Mastodon Client with Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet (2)

Feb 16, 2023 | Software, Web

Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet continue to review their research into the current crop of Mastodon clients, a crop that seems to change almost daily. What they think of the feature sets of the different clients and how they are evolving, and which ones are the best...

MacVoices #23082: Choosing A Mastodon Client with Jeff Gamet and Eric Bolden (1)

Feb 15, 2023 | Software, Web

? Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet have been experimenting with the various third-party apps for Mastodon. It is an area that is constantly and rapidly evolving, and that can be a bit confusing at times. In the first part of our conversation, they share how they use social...

MacVoices #23081: Joe Kissell Takes Control of the New Version of 1Password (2)

Feb 14, 2023 | Author, Security/Privacy, Software, Take Control

Our conversation with Joe Kissell, author of the sixth edition of Take Control of 1Password, continues with some of the features that the new version makes possible. They include a great feature for security-minded travelers who cross borders, the secure sharing of...

MacVoices #23080: Joe Kissell Takes Control of the New Version of 1Password (1)

Feb 13, 2023 | Author, Security/Privacy, Software, Take Control

Joe Kissell has updated Take Control of 1Password to the sixth edition, and our conversation about the new edition starts off helping you understand how and why the move to the Electron version of the app has caused so much controversy. If you think that is a bad...

MacVoices #23079: MacVoices Briefing – The TravelMike by SpeechWare

Feb 10, 2023 | Audio/Music, Hardware, MacVoices Briefing

The MacVoices Briefing on the TravelMike by SpeechWare includes summaries of its size, its many configuration options, and sample recording using its different settings and in different environments. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our...

MacVoices #23078: MacVoices Live! – More On Audiobooks, AI, and Apple (3)

Feb 9, 2023 | Audio/Music, MacVoices Live!

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith and Mark Fuccio finish off the MacVoices Live! discussion of what Apple’s plan to use AI to narrate audiobooks will do to that market. The panel’s stated preferences on human...

MacVoices #23077: MacVoices Live! – CES Wrap-Up Part 2 and Apple’s AI Use For Audiobooks (2)

Feb 8, 2023 | Audio/Music, CES, MacVoices Live!

Our CES wrap-up prompted a passionate discussion of what expectations we should have for products exhibited. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith and Mark Fuccio debate what fits the mold and why. Next, the panel...

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