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MacVoices #26212: Live! – Google, Apple, and the Growing U.S.–EU Technology Divide

Jul 17, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

Google’s $4.1 billion EU Android fine launches a debate over technology regulation, encryption backdoors, age verification, app-store mandates, and the political tension between the United States and Europe. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Marty Jencius also explores an unusual national time capsule, compares Evernote, Apple Notes, GoodNotes, Notion, and Notability, discusses vibe coding, and considers JustWatch as TV Time shuts down.

MacVoices #26203: MacVoices’ Macstock Checklist

Jul 6, 2026 | Events

If you’re heading to Macstock Conference later this week, make sure you have everything you need to get the most out of this unique annual event. From the things you should do before you leave to the things that you need to have with you, the MacVoices’ Macstock Checklist will make sure you are ready for the year’s best Mac event. (Haven’t decided yet? On-site registration will be available!)

MacVoices #26155: NAB – Jim Tierney of Digital Anarchy on Beauty Box Video and ShotNotes

May 27, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

On the show floor at NAB in Las Vegas, Jim Tierney of Digital Anarchy discusses ShotNotes, a Premiere Pro panel that keeps project notes, time codes, links, timers, and collaboration details inside the edit instead of scattered across documents or sticky notes. He also previews Beauty Box Video AI development and explains where generative AI can help video pros, where traditional AI still shines, and why AI is useful but not a magic bullet.

MacVoices #24255: More with Mike Schmitz on LifeHQ (2)

Oct 18, 2024 | Interview

We wrap up our conversation with Mike Schmitz about how his latest project, LifeHQ, organizes your projects, to-dos, and your life (hence the name). Mike explains some of the key concepts behind his system, how it integrates with apps that you already are using, and the modularity of his approach. Best of all, you can adopt features as your needs and time dictate, rather than have to learn everything all at once. (Part 2)

MacVoices #24254: Mike Schmitz Launches LifeHQ To Improve Your Productivity (1)

Oct 17, 2024 | Interview

Mike Schmitz has been working on his new project, LifeHQ, for a long time. Built on Obsidian, LifeHQ is, “Everything You Need to Run Your Whole Life.” Mike explains his combination of personal knowledge management (PKM) and productivity enhancement and how it turns items like notes and journaling into actionable insights. Inspired by Mike’s productivity projects and studies, LifeHQ brings it all in one place. (Part 1)

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MacVoices #23166: MacVoices Live! – WWDC Keynote Analysis (2)

Jun 7, 2023 | Apple TV, Hardware, iPad, iPhone, MacVoices Live!, Productivity, Software

https://youtu.be/1t7yoHvgbOI The second part of our 2023 WWDC Keynote discussion occurred during our regular MacVoices Live! show a day after the event. This time, with a little more time to research and contemplate, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric...

MacVoices #22240 – Rosemary Orchard Takes Control of Shortcuts (1)

Nov 28, 2022 | Author, Productivity, Software, Take Control

Rosemary Orchard, the author of Take Control of Shortcuts, Second Edition, brings us up-to-date on one of the most powerful utilities that Apple provides She provides some concrete examples of why you should use Shortcuts, and gives examples of how Shortcuts support...

MacVoices #20163: Mike Potter Gets In-Depth on WordPress (2)

Jun 30, 2020 | Developer, Web

Mike Potter of ESC! Technologies starts to dig into the details in the second part of our conversation about using WordPress for publishing your web site. The conversation starts with why the their community is both an important asset and an important factor in...

MacVoices #20162: Mike Potter Gets In-Depth on WordPress (1)

Jun 29, 2020 | Developer, Web

In the first in a series of discussions on WordPress with Mike Potter of ESC! Technologies (and Macstock Conference & Expo), we start with why your website is so important no matter what business or organization you represent. Security matters, the popularity of...

MacVoices #20158: MacVoices Live – Virtual Conferences, In-Person Conferences, and WWDC (2)

Jun 18, 2020 | Commentary, Events, Hardware, MacVoices Live!, Software

This edition of MacVoices Live, recorded as we get ready for the online version of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), features a discussion of how virtual conferences compare to the in-person variety. Kelly Guimont and Brittany Smith join host Chuck...

MacVoices #20157: MacVoices Live – Virtual Conferences, In-Person Conferences, and WWDC (1)

Jun 17, 2020 | Developer, Events, MacVoices Live!

MacVoices #20156: Randy Fredlund of Vivid-Pix On Photo Correction At Home and Underwater

Jun 16, 2020 | Developer, Graphics/Photos, Software

Randy Fredlund, Cofounder of Vivid-Pix, overcame all sorts of hurdles to tell us about their software products that help you improve your photos, no matter where they were taken. With Land & Sea Scuba, your underwater pictures take on a new dimension. Restore takes...

MacVoices #20155: MacVoices Update – 2020-06

Jun 15, 2020 | Updates

This MacVoices Update for June talks about the response to MacVoices transcripts, how MacVoices Live is evolving and why there will be a change of where to find it, and the Support Report. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20155.mp3 Show Notes: Guests: Links:...

MacVoices #20154: Aleksey Novicov of Yodel Code Introduces ScreenBadge

Jun 12, 2020 | Business, Developer, Graphics/Photos, iOS, iPhone, Software, Video, Web

Aleksey Novicov of Yodel Code introduces ScreenBadge, the latest in his evolving efforts to help facilitate the exchange of business contact information. With COVID-19, not only are we interacting in person less, but are reluctant to exchange business cards....

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