Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn, the author of the new Take Control of Apple Media Apps, continues with explorations of Apple’s Books and Music apps from an audiobook perspective. The advantage of using Audible’s app are covers, particularly if using the Apple Watch. Kirk also discusses the Apple Music Classical app, Siri’s limitations with music command, and more. (Part 2)
The latest Take Control Books release comes from Kirk McElhearn. Take Control of Apple Media Apps covers Apple Music and Podcasts as well as The Apple TV and Books apps. Kirk talks about the evolution of this book and how an understanding of their similarities and the near-complete feature parity can help you get more out of them. Usability, rather than continuous feature introduction, has resulted in mature (in a good way) apps that let you use their content intuitively. The Apple TV app gets special attention in the discussion. (Part 1)
https://youtu.be/wt4H_ct-23Y The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the web accessibility for Apple Podcasts, which enhances distribution for creators. We also explore enhancements to the Apple Sports app, now featuring NFL and college football scores with a focus on user...
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby do something a little different in this MacVoices Live! session. With slow tech news and the writer’s strike in full swing, the panel provides some suggestions on...
David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith finish off this MacVoices Live! conversation the end of the software update publicity discussion, taking a look at Warren Buffett buying into Apple in an even bigger way,...
We wrap up the podcast statistics and why they matter in this final part of a MacVoices Live! conversation with David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, host Chuck Joiner,Jim Rea, and Guy Serle. Then, we discuss some AirTag adventures by the panel, touch on iOS ad...
The debate over form over function continues and expands to Mac design vs. PC design as one panel member makes some controversial pronouncements…and is promptly abused for them. David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, host Chuck Joiner,Jim Rea, and Guy Serle then...
The MacVoices Live! panel finishes up this session with more picks of their non-tech podcasts. Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont have some very interesting, off-beat picks, and the Chat Room chimed in with some...
Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont finish off the MacVoices Live! discussion of monitors before turning their attention to MacPaw’s SpyBuster software, and the amazingly heroic work they and so many other Apple...
This MacVoices Live! session starts out with David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio discussing the Amicus briefs filed in support of Epic’s position against Apple. Various State’s Attorneys General and Microsoft all piled on. What are the motivations,...
Like most of us years, and maybe even decades, of your family photos are in the proverbial shoe box under a bed somewhere. Derrick Story has a new course, Digitizing Family Memories, that will help you through the process of converting them to digital format, from...
The second part of the discussion on “How Long Should Tech Last” with the panel of Charles Edge, Ken Ray, Brett Terpstra, and host Chuck Joiner get into topics that include the costs of maintaining older hardware and software from both the end user as well as the...
A discussion on “How Long Should Tech Last” starts with the realization that the hardware and software you buy today is, sooner or later, going to be obsolete. That may seem obvious when it comes to computers, less so when talking about smart speakers, home automation...
Charles Edge has a new project that will resonate with anyone who has ever touched a computer. The History of Computing podcast looks back at all aspects of computing…from punch cards to computer games to TOR, Charles puts his unique spin on all aspects of the...
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