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Stuff You Gotta Have – Macworld/iWorld 2014

Presentation File: Links: Dropbox iCloud 1Password  by AgileBits TextExpander LaunchBar PDFpenPro 6 - SmileOnMyMac, LLC Default Folder X Notational Velocity Simplenote - Codality BusyCal 2 - BusyCal LLC Sunrise Calendar - for Google Calendar, Exchange and for iCloud -...

Managing The Information Flood – Macworld/iWorld 2014

Chuck's Managing The Information Flood: Find Out What You Need To Know When You Need To Know It from Macworld/iWorld 2014. Presentation (Keynote format) Links: Dropbox iCloud Transporter Private Cloud - 1TB Transporter Sync Private Cloud 1Password by AgileBits...

2013 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (MacJury)

This year's holiday gift guide, courtesy of 5 MacJury panels, featured: Jean MacDonald Jeff Gamet Brett Terpstra Nancy Gravley Steve Sande Mike T. Rose Kelly Guimont Chuck La Tournous Michael Johnston Jim Tanous Mark Fucci John C. Welch Greg Scown Wally Cherwinski...

2012 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (MacJury)

This gift guide was assembled by two different MacJury panels and featured: Jeff Gamet Jean MacDonald Weldon Dodd Melissa Davis Steve Sande Karen Anderson Tim Verpoorten Gift picks include: EMTEC M316 Animal Series 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (Sea Turtle) Fitbit One...

2011 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (MacNotables)

MacNotable Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus put together this year's holiday gift guide: Jawbone Jambox Zephyr 500 by Spar Newer Technology NuTouch Globes Isotoner Men’s Smartouch Fleece Lined Glove,Black,Large Apple TV Infinity Blade II DigiTech IPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard...

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MacVoices #25161: Road to Macstock – Allison Sheridan

MacVoices #25161: Road to Macstock – Allison Sheridan

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo Allison Sheridan previews both her workshop and her session. Her main talk focuses on how everyone has something valuable to contribute, while her workshop explores the advanced capabilities of Apple Photos on the Mac. Both sessions reflect her passion for empowering others through technology and developing community. 

MacVoices 25160: Live! – WWDC Anticipation and The Talk Show Without Apple

MacVoices 25160: Live! – WWDC Anticipation and The Talk Show Without Apple

As WWDC approaches, MacVoices Live! panelists Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet discuss Apple’s surprising decision to skip John Gruber’s Talk Show for the first time in a decade. They debate whether it’s retaliation for past criticism, a desire for tighter message control, or a signal of reduced event value. Opinions vary on the implications for both Apple and Gruber, while speculation builds over WWDC’s keynote length, AI announcements, and Apple’s overall messaging strategy. 

MacVoices #25159: Road to Macstock – Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock of Ecamm

MacVoices #25159: Road to Macstock – Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock of Ecamm

Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock from Ecamm join The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo to discuss how video has become essential in both personal and professional life. They share their excitement about sponsoring and presenting at Macstock, offering hands-on demos, conversations, and practical advice. From remote church services to family memorials, they highlight how easy it is to create meaningful content with tools like Ecamm, and why video is now accessible to everyone—no tech background required.

MacVoices #25158 – NAB Show – Cross-Location Sync, Cloud Integration, and AES Encryption with Resilio

MacVoices #25158 – NAB Show – Cross-Location Sync, Cloud Integration, and AES Encryption with Resilio

On the NAB Show floor in Las Vegas Resilio Chief Marketing Officer Adam Kranitz introduces Resilio Active Everywhere, a powerful tool that helps creative teams move large video and media files quickly and securely. Whether working from home, in the field, or across multiple studios, Resilio ensures smooth, fast sharing without delays. It’s built to handle big projects while keeping things simple, secure, and compatible with your existing setup. 

MacVoices #25157: Live! – Dissecting Apple Pay’s Global Status and Apple’s Return to Theaters with F1

MacVoices #25157: Live! – Dissecting Apple Pay’s Global Status and Apple’s Return to Theaters with F1

Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby evaluate a report ranking Apple Pay fifth among global payment methods, questioning its methodology and the omission of key usage metrics. They also explore Apple’s upcoming $300M Formula 1 film release, noting its IMAX expansion and apparent shift in Apple’s theatrical distribution policy. Conversations range from payment habits to movie production. 

MacVoices #25156: Road to Macstock – David Ginsburg

MacVoices #25156: Road to Macstock – David Ginsburg

This Road to Macstock Conference and Expo has a familiar face: David Ginsburg has been a consistent presence at Macstock since the conference started up. Dave previews his presentation on Apple screen capture tools, highlighting apps like Snagit, Camtasia, and CleanShot X with an emphasis on practical use cases, cross-platform support, and integration with video workflows. 

MacVoices #25155: NAB – Ghost Kits

MacVoices #25155: NAB – Ghost Kits

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, Casper Hanney, the Founder of Ghost Kits introduces a hybrid Wi-Fi router and cellular hotspot designed for camera-to-cloud workflows. Compatible with any Wi-Fi-enabled camera or device, Ghost Kits ensures seamless cloud uploads—even in remote areas—by automatically switching networks. With flexible data plans, 6–12 hour battery life, and pre-orders now open, it’s a versatile tool for modern video production. 

MacVoices #25154: Live! – AI Audiobooks, Targeted Ads, and the Battle for Your Data

MacVoices #25154: Live! – AI Audiobooks, Targeted Ads, and the Battle for Your Data

The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith discusses Audible’s rollout of AI-generated audiobook narration, debating its impact on accessibility, job displacement, and listener experience. They also explore Amazon and Netflix’s use of AI in advertising, increasing interruptions during streaming. A warning is issued about Meta requiring users to re-opt-out of AI data use, and the group closes with insights on evolving media habits and tech frustrations. 

MacVoices #25153: MacVoices Update 2025-05

MacVoices #25153: MacVoices Update 2025-05

The May 2025 MacVoices Update touches on some MacVoices Live! show feedback and how it fits in with the show’s objectives and why you should attend Macstock Conference and Expo. How the show schedule has been evolving and the month’s Support Report concludes the update. 

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Chuck Joiner, creator of MacVoices, has been producing original Apple, Macintosh, and tech-focused audio and video content since 2000. With expertise acquired through a background in insurance investigation, negotiation, and litigation management, Chuck’s curiosity-driven content aims to inform and entertain.

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