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MacVoices #24274: Live! – A Tethered Apple Vision Pro?

Nov 14, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

The idea of an Apple Vision Pro has been talked about as a way to make the device more affordable. Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Eric Bolden consider the implications of inking the Vision Pro to the iPhone for power and processing and how that would impact the user experience. Whether that would actually result in a significant cost savings is called into question, and the use cases it would and wouldn’t impact are discussed.

MacVoices #24273: More Smart Assistants and Clipboard Managers with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (2)

Nov 13, 2024 | Interview

The discussion with Jeff Gamet on a recent edition of The Mac Show on The British Tech Network finishes off thoughts on the smart assistants we use before turning to why one of us uses Clipboard Managers extensively and one hasn’t found a reason to do so, in spite of the fact that he has one installed.

MacVoices #24271: Talking With The Long Island Macintosh User Group

Nov 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

A bonus-sized MacVoices discussion resulted from a virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh User Group. As with most user group discussions, we start out in one direction and then let the questions and conversation dictate what we cover. The starting point this time was the iPhone 16 and things went from there.

MacVoices #24250: More With Jason Snell on ‘Take Control of Photos’ (2)

Oct 10, 2024 | Take Control

Our conversation with Jason Snell about the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books wraps up with a look at the power of the Photos app for users of all skill levels. Enhancements such as Photographic styles change the game by providing more post-capture options than ever before. Jason also covers getting more out of our photos by printing or making custom books and projects, and how that has become more of a focus in the latest version of Photos. (Part 2)

MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)

Oct 9, 2024 | Take Control

Jason Snell has released the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books to cover the most recent updates to the Photos app on all of Apple’s operating systems. Jason explains why Photos has undergone more of a redesign than an upgrade, utilizing machine learning to help you do more than ever before with your photos. Also more unified than ever is the interface across Mac, iPhone, and iPad which helps in overcoming the resistance to adopting new features. Jason touches on how the improved search capabilities and customizable collections enhance the user experience and utilization of photos.

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MacVoices #24227: More With Joe Kissell On Taking Control Of Sequoia (2)

Sep 9, 2024 | Take Control

The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell, who’s newest book is Take Control of Sequoia, shifts to his assessments of Apple Intelligence in the upcoming macOS, as well as some thoughts on the general state of large language models and their uses. Joe draws on some personal examples as he analyzes what Apple Intelligence may mean for all of us.

MacVoices #24226: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Sequoia (1)

Sep 6, 2024 | Take Control

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MacVoices #24216: Live – Unpatched Microsoft Mac Vulnerabilities; Screen Recording Notifications

Aug 23, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

Did you know that Microsoft knows about software vulnerabilities in their Mac software and decided not to patch them? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio and Web Bixby talk about how some are locked in to Office365 in spite of the risks. The panel also looks at Apple’s decision to scale back screen recording notifications in the upcoming OS release, and whether the dial needs to be turned off even further.

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

Jul 3, 2024 | Take Control

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)

Jul 2, 2024 | Take Control

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 #24123: MVL – Apple’s ‘Let Loose” Event – macOS on iPad? (2)

May 9, 2024 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/j-WHj_f1VPE Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Eric Bolden fell into a debate over whether macOS should run on the new iPads, discussing the compatibility of the Apple Pencil Pro and engineering...

MacVoices #23311: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 (2)

Dec 19, 2023 | Gift Guides

Kirk McElhearn and host Chuck Joiner wrap up MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 with gifts that include video gear, a lifestyle product, a productivity product, and something just plain fun. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Don't let companies exploit your...

MacVoices #23250: MacVoices Live! – maOS Sonoma, iOS 17, FineWoven (1)

Oct 6, 2023 | Apple Watch, Business, Hardware, iPhone, MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Ben Roethig, Kelly Guimont, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Brittany Smith start off this session by discussing their impressions of macOS Sonoma,and iOS 17 features. The benefits of...

MacVoices #23209: MacVoices Live! – macOS & iOS Confusion, Apple TV+ & Apple Music Demographics (2)

Aug 9, 2023 | Apple TV, Audio/Music, iOS, iPad, iPhone, MacVoices Live!, Software

In this MacVocies Live! session, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss the convergence of iOS and Mac OS, exploring the challenges and benefits. We also touch on recent UI changes, concerns about...

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