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MacVoices #24240: Live! – Apple Health Devices, Sequoia Experiences

This MacVoices Live! session focused on two topics. The first was the FDA approval of Apple AirPods as OTC hearing aids, and the Apple Watch’s ability to diagnose sleep apnea. While neither will replace professional devices and services, they can open improved health to many. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby share thoughts and experiences on the importance of these approvals. Then, the panel discusses their first experiences with macOS Sequoia and whether you should upgrade or wait. 

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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...

2010 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (MacJury)

Three MacJury panels convened to pick this year's gift guide. Participants include: John F. Braun Pat Fauquet Nancy Gravley Joe issell Omaha Sternberg Peter Cohen Tonya Engst Katie Floyd Ted Landau Maria Langer Tim Robertson Dan Wood Mark Anbinder Mark Fuccio John...

2009 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (MacJury)

MacJury members gathered in xx different panels for this year's holiday gift guide. They included: Jeff Gamet Nancy Gravley Joe Kissell Jean MacDonald Pat Fauquet Steve Sande Julio Ojeda-Zapata John F. Braun Nancy Gravley Pat Fauquet Gift picks include: Navigon...

2008 Holiday Gift Guide (MacJury)

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MacVoices #24183: Live! – Paid Smart Assistants, Kaspersky, and AI Web Scrapping

MacVoices #24183: Live! – Paid Smart Assistants, Kaspersky, and AI Web Scrapping

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio take a MacVoices Live! look at Amazon’s potential plan to charge for its AI assistant, Alexa, and its implications. The discussion also touches on the US ban on Kaspersky software due to security concerns, lack of transparency, and AI companies scraping websites despite privacy settings. The importance of ethical considerations in AI development and the challenges faced in the evolving landscape of technology are fodder for both positive and negative viewpoints.

MacVoices #24182: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet of The Context Machine

MacVoices #24182: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet of The Context Machine

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is getting short, but we’re not done yet. Jeff Gamet of The Context Machine (among other projects) talks about how his presentation will approach to smart home automation, and why it probably won’t start where you think it will. He will also share his best tip for taking on the automation challenge. Jeff and host Chuck Joiner are also doing a session together, talking about how to get more for your Apple (and tech) dollar. Find out the kinds of things they will be discussing and why you should attend before buying any new tech. 

MacVoices #24181: Live! – Apple & The EU, California and iPhones

MacVoices #24181: Live! – Apple & The EU, California and iPhones

First off, Apple and the EU clash over withheld features due to the DMA, sparking debate on Apple’s motives and implications for their EU relations. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio look at a reason for the discontinuation of Apple Card’s buy now, pay later feature. Finally, the panel members consider the proposed smartphone ban in California schools, emphasizing responsible tech use, balanced teaching methods, and leveraging technology for learning in educational settings. 

MacVoices #24180: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Solving Mac Problems (2)

MacVoices #24180: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Solving Mac Problems (2)

Our conversation with Joe Kissell about his new title, Take Control of Solving Mac Problems, continues with his thoughts on recovery mode, the importance of RAM capacity, and more insights from the book. Joe also provides valuable guidance for effectively tackling Mac-related challenges in performance and speed. (Part 2) 

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

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

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 #24178: MVL – Apple’s Direction For the Vision Pro

MacVoices #24178: MVL – Apple’s Direction For the Vision Pro

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio look at the veracity and logic of reports that Apple’s plans for the evolution of the Vision Pro have changed. Factors discussed included the source of the rumors, Apple’s strategic planning, technical insights into chip sets and processing power, and more. 

MacVoices #24177: Road to Macstock – Mike Potter, Presenter!

MacVoices #24177: Road to Macstock – Mike Potter, Presenter!

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us back to Mike Potter, this time not as the organizer but as a presenter at the Friday workshop sessions. Mike will deliver an introduction to through his journey in using it to deliver Macstock content, and not just for it’s streaming capabilities. He discusses the software’s integration with Mac’s native applications and highlight its various uses, and will shares insights and tips to help others maximize Ecamm Live’s potential. 

MacVoices #24176: MVL – The Surgeon General and Social Media; A Tough Tech Privacy Lesson

MacVoices #24176: MVL – The Surgeon General and Social Media; A Tough Tech Privacy Lesson

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the Surgeon General’s proposal for social media warning labels and their potential impact on online behavior. The discussion gets personal as panel members talk about some of their own challenges and the difficulty of breaking habits. We also share an amusing example of why you really need to understand where your text messages are stored and how they sync. 

MacVoices #24175: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM

MacVoices #24175: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to a conversation with someone we always learn from, Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM. Mike discusses his workshop that will focus on personal knowledge management, intentional living, and journaling for personal growth. He emphasizes translating complex concepts into practical applications, using vision and values for guidance, and the benefits of journaling with tools like Apple’s Journal app. Transitioning to his Macstock presentation, Mike explores mind mapping for idea development and organization, highlighting its use in creative workflows, and stresses the importance of finding tools that suit individual preferences.

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Chuck Joiner

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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