Part 2 of our discussion with Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer starts with reading in bed with the iPad and ends with Apple TV+. In between we cover laptop use, Apple TV (the device), voice control expectations, Apple Pay, Apple Card, and why you should watch the...
MacVoices #20142: Bryan Chaffin Discusses His Satisfaction Level With Apple’s Release Schedules (1)
Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer has had some issues with Apple’s product release schedules in the past. He weighs in on how things have been going in recent months, both before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. Bryan also begins an evaluation of Apple’s products...
MacVoices #20136: MacVoices Briefing – Five Things To Do To Get Ready To Come Out of Lockdown
Some of us are on the verge of coming out of lockdown, some are not. Get your Mac (and you) ready as you get back to work, or get to work with tips on how to make it better save some disk space, save some money, and gain some new skills. This edition of MacVoices is...
MacVoices #20134: Developer John Brayton Updates Golden Hill Software’s Unread 2
John Brayton of Golden Hill Software gives us an update on Unread 2, his RSS reader that not only looks good, but packs a ton of functionality. John talks about the addition of an option to override summaries and go straight to the web site text and images, the...
MacVoices #20133: OverDrive’s Libby Lets You Listen To Audiobooks on Sonos
A new partnership between OverDrive and their app Libby and the Sonos smart speakers will let you listen to audiobooks from your local library. Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist for Overdrive, tells us how it works, how you can take advantage of their...
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MacVoices #20095: Briefing – Five Essential Pieces of Gear For Your New MacBook
Chuck outlines five pieces of hardware that he considers essential for the owners of any Mac laptop, from the brand new 16” MacBook Pro down to the MacBook Air, then includes two bonus picks as well. Find out what you should be buying. MacVoices is supported by...
MacVoices #20092: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Home Security Cameras
Glenn Fleishman has a brand new book, Take Control of Home Security Cameras, which goes way behind just buying one and connecting it. Glenn joins us to discuss the origin of the book, some of the factors you need to consider when selecting a camera, and what you can...
MacVoices #20090: Joe Kissell Takes Control of The Mac Command Line With Terminal
Joe Kissell is back with a new edition of Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal, the third edition of this book that will help you get comfortable with one of the most mis-understood parts of macOS. Joe explains how Catalina made this new version...
MacVoices #20089: Getting Into The MacBook Pro 16″ with Mark Fuccio
Mark Fuccio and host Chuck Joiner both recently pulled the trigger on new 16” MacBook Pros. They discuss how they made their purchases, what configurations they selected, and why. There were also the challenges of migration from their previous laptops, the hardware...
MacVoices #20086: Briefing – The Upgradability of Apple’s Dongles
In this Briefing, Chuck talks about discovering that an Apple dongle can be upgraded to provide additional backward compatibility, and considers that fact in relation to an earlier MacVoices discussion about the obsolescence of our smart home devices. This edition of...
MacVoices #20085: Mike Schmitz Teaches You Mind Mapping
Mike Schmitz' new course for The Sweet Setup helps organize and develop your ideas and projects. Mastering Mind Maps teaches you how to capture your ideas in a mind map, and then turn them into actionable projects. Mike explains how the course is structured, why it is...
MacVoices #20084: David Ginsburg on His CES Freshman Year and Mac/iOS App Combination Purchasing
David Ginsburg of In Touch With iOS made his first trip to CES this year, and joins us to talk about his experiences, how his expectations lined up with reality, and whether he will be headed back next year. He also comments on the impact iOS 13 and iPhones 11 are...
MacVoices #20077: CES – Amaryllo Introduces Voice-Controlled Security Cameras
At CES in Las Vegas, Cindy Kuo, Global Marketing Director for Amaryllo, told us about their two CES Innovation Awards, their voice-controlled security camera, another security camera that integrates with your home lighting, and the fact that their cameras feature...
MacVoices #20075: CES – Satechi Announces New Charging Pad, Keyboards, Charger and More
At CES in Las Vegas, our annual visit with Satechi gave us look at their extensive collection of accessories. Austin Reitsch, Domestic Account Executive, walked us through a new of their latest products, including a charging pad, new keyboards, a Mac mini dock, a...
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