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“Word-processing is a normative, standardised tool. Obviously, you can change the page layout and switch fonts, but you cannot invent a form not foreseen by the software. Paper allows much greater graphic freedom: you can write on either side, keep to set margins or not, superimpose lines or distort them. There is nothing to make you follow a set pattern. It has three dimensions too, so it can be folded, cut out, stapled or glued.” That's a quote from Claire Bustarret, a specialist on codex manuscripts at the Maurice Halbwachs research centre in Paris. And is the start of my attempt to explain why you don't want to be abandoning the humble pen and paper just yet. You can subscribe to this podcast on:    Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN   Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page   Script | 378 Hello, and welcome to episode 378 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show. I recently came across a short video from Shawn Blanc of the Sweet Setup website who argued that paper-based planners enable better focus and less distractions that their digital counterparts.  And in my now ten-month experiment with the Franklin Planner I also have discovered that planning on paper gives me greater insights about what is important and what is not, it has allowed me to reduce my to-do list dramatically and improved my ability to think at the next level—the level that really matters if you want to go beyond just the rudimentary basics and create something special.  This week's question is about my “experiment” and what I did it and what I learned. So, without further ado, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question. This week's question comes from Phil. Phil asks, hi Carl, I'm curious about your Franklin Planner experiment. Why did you do it and what have you learned from the experience?  Hi Phil, thank you for your question.  Before I begin, I should give you some background.  My planner journey began on my 18th birthday when my uncle and auntie bought me a black leather Filofax. These were all the rage in the mid to late 1980s. They were a symbol of what we called in the UK the “YUPPIE generation”  A YUPPIE was a young urban professional or young upwardly mobile professional. It was a term used to describe a young, well-educated, and affluent person who worked in a city. It was often associated with a particular lifestyle and consumption patterns.  Filofaxes had a diary—usually a week to view—, an addresses area, and other planning pages such as a goals and notes area and an expenses tracker.  I loved that Filofax. And I remember carrying it around with me everywhere. I was living the YUPPIE lifestyle without having the job, type of car or luxury apartment associated with them. I was pretending hahaha. A few years later, while working in car sales, I was introduced to the Franklin Planner. I think it was around 1992 or 1993, by my general manager, Andrew.  That changed everything for me. No longer was I just carrying around information—really what a Filofax did in those days—and I had a tool that enabled me to establish what was important to me (my “governing values”) and a way to plan the day, and week.  I used that Franklin Planner for fourteen years. It went everywhere with me. I'd take it on holiday with me and often find myself sat on the hotel's balcony late at night writing out how I felt my life was going and what I wanted to change.  It was a tool that kept me accountable to my goals and values and really did change my life for the better.  Then came what I call the digital explosion in 2009. That's when I got my first iPhone and that coincided with my first reading of David Allen's Getting Things Done.  I stopped using the Franklin Planner and began a transition to digital tools.  It was an exciting time and my whole time management system began to change. Often for the better, sometimes for the worse. Yet, on the whole I enjoyed the evolution.  That's the background.  So, why did I decide to go back to using a Franklin Planner.  Well, I had begun to notice that I felt I was rushing everything. Sure, some things needed to be done quickly, but the majority of my work didn't need to be done right now. Those tasks in my task list could wait until another day, yet, I had this feeling I had to complete them today.  It created a sense of anxiety. A sort of low level buzz in my head telling me I should be doing work, checking off my tasks and not taking time to step back and think if what I was about to do was necessary or important.  It was unpleasant. So, I decided to go back and try a Franklin Planner for a few months to see what would happen.  It was a revelation and I was shocked.  The first thing I noticed was I slowed down. Because you have to manually write out your tasks and appointments each day, you had time to contemplate whether they really needed to be done.  With my digital system, I had things like watch this YouTube video, or read this article. Yet, these were not important at all. For some reason the digital task manager elevated their importance because they were on the list and had to be done—which, of course, they didn't. I never wrote those down in the Franklin Planner. I might have written them down in the notes area for later, but they would not be a task.  It was too easy to add stuff to a digital task manager, which meant all sorts of rubbish got added to the list. What that did was to make my task lists bigger and bigger. It got to a point where there were over 600 tasks in my task manager.  I remember looking at that realising that 80% of what was in there was either no longer relevant or would be a waste of time if I did do them.  That never happened with the Franklin Planner. The act of writing down tasks, meant you would carefully consider whether it was worth doing or not.  The result of this transition was instead of having fifteen to twenty tasks on my task list each day, in my Franklin Planner I had less then eight most days and what was there was genuinely important.  Another area that changed almost immediately was I started to think again.  Earlier last year, I had started planning out my projects, YouTube videos and weekly plans in what I called my Planning Book. This was an A4 ring-bound notebook that contained all my plans and initial thoughts about a project or video.  Suddenly, I found I was thinking things through better. When I sat down to plan out something, I was completely engaged. There were no pop-up notifications, or other digital distractions that would stop my thoughts. I could go deep, much deeper than I ever did digitally.  And the results were almost instant. My YouTube video views went from an average of 3 to 4 thousand in a week to over 10,000!  The only change I had made was to plan out my videos on paper instead of an Evernote note.  On analysis, what I noticed was I became a better storyteller—and important part of creating YouTube videos. And that resulted in almost three times more views on YouTube.  I quickly began to see that there was something going on here.  Digital tools are great. They are so convenient, and it's fantastic that you can carry around fifteen years of notes on a simple device like your phone. But, is that really helpful.  99% of my journeys and trips never required me to have to look up some important information.  And on those rare occasions when I did need to look up something, I could have easily explained to the person I was meeting that I would send the information when I got back to my office.  In fact, remembering to do that after writing it down on a piece of paper may have impressed the person I was meeting and would have given me time to think of a memorable way to convey the information.  Returning to the Franklin Planner and bringing some paper-based planning back into my life has been a revelation. It's slowed me down, while at the same time has helped me to become far more productive.  It's done that by getting me to think again.  And that's perhaps where digital tools are failing us.  Technology is all about speeding things up and making things more convenient.  Think about it, the introduction of elevators and escalators has coincided with people becoming less fit and healthy. The convenience of delivery food has created a generation of people who wake up, sit down at a desk all day, then order food and continue to sit while they eat highly processed foods that are slowly killing them.  Walking up stairs and cooking your own food ensures you are moving and likely eating a lot healthier. It also means you more likely to eat with your family and as a consequence maintain that all important communication with the people you love.  Technology has massively increased the speed at which things can be done. And in some areas that's helpful. But, and this is a big but, your brains ability to process all that information has not speeded up.  This means, if you want to feel fulfilled and be more productive, you should become better at filtering out the noise and focus on the things that are genuinely important.  Digital tools make that difficult with their emphasis on speed and monotonous lists.  Paper-based tools enable your brain to slow down, work at a healthy pace and to think deeper. A consequence of which means you think better, make better decisions about what to work on and feel less stressed and overwhelmed.  Will I go back to an all-digital system? No.  I've found a happy balance. My Franklin Planner allows me to make better choices about what I should work on today. My Planning Book gives me a space to think about what I am trying to do and to brainstorm better ways of doing the work.  However, I do see a space for digital tools.  I always scan in my plans to a digital project note. The output of my work is digital. Blog-posts, YouTube videos, online courses and even my coaching programmes are all done digitally. (I use Zoom to talk with my clients who are based all over the world)  I also use Todoist to keep track of the recurring stuff I would likely forget to do. Reminders to water the office plant (every four days), to do my expenses, respond to my actionable emails and to send out regularly recurring invoices are all managed in Todoist.  The conclusion I have come to from this experiment is that the perfect system is a hybrid of digital and analogue tools. Your calendar works best digitally, yet on a daily basis, slowing down and writing out what you will do that day works better in an analogue form. It stops you from overwhelming yourself.  Thank you, Phil, for your question. And thank you to you for listening. It just remains for me to wish you all a very very productive week.   

The MacStock 9 celebration continues as attendees and organizers reflect on the weekend's warmth, community, and standout moments. Mike Potter shares emotional feedback from first-time guests, praises volunteers, and announces dates for MacStock 10. With jokes, stories, and ideas for the future, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby capture what makes this gathering more than just a conference—it's a family reunion with tech at its heart. (Part 2)  This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Welcome to MacSock 9, Part 2 21:14 Reflections on MacStock Experience 25:36 Ideas for Future Events Links: Macstock Conference IX Digital Pass Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. 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The MacStock 9 celebration continues as attendees and organizers reflect on the weekend's warmth, community, and standout moments. Mike Potter shares emotional feedback from first-time guests, praises volunteers, and announces dates for MacStock 10. With jokes, stories, and ideas for the future, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby capture what makes this gathering more than just a conference—it's a family reunion with tech at its heart. (Part 2)  This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Welcome to MacSock 9, Part 2 21:14 Reflections on MacStock Experience 25:36 Ideas for Future Events Links: Macstock Conference IX Digital Pass Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. 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A MacVoices Live! panel of attendees celebrates MacStock 9, sharing personal highlights, favorite sessions, and the lasting connections formed during the conference. David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby share tech insights, Vision Pro demos along with moments of clarity and community bonding that left attendees inspired and energized. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to Mac Stock Celebrations 03:38 The Aftermath of Mac Stock 08:56 Highlights and Experiences 14:31 Moments of Clarity 24:32 Building Community and Confidence 28:10 Reflecting on the Conference Experience Links: Macstock Conference IX Digital Pass Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.           Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

A MacVoices Live! panel of attendees celebrates MacStock 9, sharing personal highlights, favorite sessions, and the lasting connections formed during the conference. David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby share tech insights, Vision Pro demos along with moments of clarity and community bonding that left attendees inspired and energized. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to Mac Stock Celebrations 03:38 The Aftermath of Mac Stock 08:56 Highlights and Experiences 14:31 Moments of Clarity 24:32 Building Community and Confidence 28:10 Reflecting on the Conference Experience Links: Macstock Conference IX Digital Pass Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. 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Mike Schmitz returns to the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to discuss his session, “Think Different: Using AI as Your Creative Copilot.” He explains how he uses AI not to automate the end product, but to enhance the early stages of the creative process—particularly brainstorming and idea generation. By reframing “hallucinations” as sparks of inspiration, Mike shares how large language models help overcome creative bottlenecks, reduce friction, and support consistency without sacrificing originality. He also highlights specific tools that allow independent creators to scale their reach more effectively and thoughtfully.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 Road to Mac Stock with Mike Schmitz01:48 AI as Your Creative Copilot03:48 Exploring AI's Creative Potential09:52 Leveraging AI for Content Creation13:59 Tools Revolutionizing Creativity19:52 Removing Friction in Creation21:04 Using AI to Ship More21:54 MacStock Conference Details22:44 Where to Find Mike Schmitz Links: stock Conference and Expo Save $50 with the Mike's discount code: practicalpkm Save $50 with Chuck's discount code: macvoices50 Guests: Mike Schmitz  is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts.His newest effort is PracticalPKM, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Mike Schmitz returns to the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to discuss his session, “Think Different: Using AI as Your Creative Copilot.” He explains how he uses AI not to automate the end product, but to enhance the early stages of the creative process—particularly brainstorming and idea generation. By reframing “hallucinations” as sparks of inspiration, Mike shares how large language models help overcome creative bottlenecks, reduce friction, and support consistency without sacrificing originality. He also highlights specific tools that allow independent creators to scale their reach more effectively and thoughtfully.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25171.mp3 This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 Road to Mac Stock with Mike Schmitz 01:48 AI as Your Creative Copilot 03:48 Exploring AI's Creative Potential 09:52 Leveraging AI for Content Creation 13:59 Tools Revolutionizing Creativity 19:52 Removing Friction in Creation 21:04 Using AI to Ship More 21:54 MacStock Conference Details 22:44 Where to Find Mike Schmitz Links: stock Conference and Expo Save $50 with the Mike's discount code: practicalpkm Save $50 with Chuck's discount code: macvoices50 Guests: Mike Schmitz  is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts.His newest effort is PracticalPKM, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The second half of the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 got a little crazy as  Rosemary Orchard and Jeff Gamet took off on a side discussion about various options for one of Jeff's picks, while David Ginsburg and Chuck Joiner stuck with the regular format. All told, a good time was had with a whole both laughs and great gift picks. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access! http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: ULANZI TC001 Smart Pixel Clock - Social Media Counter - Digital Alarm Clock with Weather - Awtrix Simulator - Retro Pixel Art Scoreboard Pomodoro Clock Bedside Gaming Room & Office Decor https://amzn.to/4i6wCEs Blueforcer SONOFF Zigbee Smart USB Outlet, 5-22V DC Outlet Timer Smart Switch https://amzn.to/4i6wGUI SONOFF Micro 5V USB Smart WiFi Adaptor https://amzn.to/4i7Dwtl Mous for iPhone 16 Case MagSafe Compatible https://amzn.to/3ZiVa5 David Ginsburg's Picks: SUPERDANNY LED Desk Lamp for Office Home, Eye-Caring Desk Light with Adjustable Gooseneck, 12W Touch Control Dimmable Brightness, Architect Clamp Lamp https://amzn.to/413znR4 OWC 1TB Envoy Single Ultra Portable Aluminum Bus Powered 10G/s USB-C Thunderbolt Compatible External NVMe SSD Drive https://amzn.to/3V3H99C OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure (Enclosure Only) https://amzn.to/4eNlABk Jeff Gamet's Picks: Audioengine A2 Bluetooth Speakers https://amzn.to/4i6x9WY Audioengine S6 210W Compact Powered Mini Subwoofer https://amzn.to/494e6sq Audioengine D1 32-bit Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp, Preamp https://amzn.to/499V7MX LEGO Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set https://amzn.to/3Z77Zix PILOT Metropolitan Collection Fountain Pen, Black Barrel, Classic Design, Fine Nib, Black Ink https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Metropolitan-Collection-Fountain-91111/dp/B00KRPFD96 PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Fine Nib https://amzn.to/3V96FKB Keychron C2 104 Keys Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard https://amzn.to/4fMJ4ba Pilot Multi-Pen Body, Hi-Tec-C Coleto 500 https://amzn.to/3Z3tjFt Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, G2 Boost Pink Pack, The Colors of Optimism, 8 Pack Pouch, Fine Point 0.7 mm https://amzn.to/4g1Nzhr BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Titanium Pen - Machined Raw https://www.jetpens.com/BIGiDESIGN-Ti-Arto-EDC-Titanium-Pen-Machined-Raw/pd/24961 Platinum Fountain Pen, Preppy, Fine Nib, Pink https://amzn.to/49alQt2 TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Black https://amzn.to/4ePLOTH PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Take-Sumi https://amzn.to/49amN4A PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Momiji, Autumn Leaves (Red) 50ml Bottle https://amzn.to/4g3iTwt Diamine Inkvent Calendar and 24 Inks https://amzn.to/3CILVDn Blue Pilot G2 Gel Ink Refill for Rolling Ball Pens, Bold Point 24 REFILLS https://amzn.to/4fFBiQh Chuck Joiner's Picks: OWC 5 Port Thunderbolt Hub https://amzn.to/4g17Eo5 Under Desk Cable Management Tray https://amzn.to/4fE0E0P Magnetic Torpedo Level, Spirit Level 3 Bubble Level Torpedo Magnetic Level Bubble Measuring Tool (6 inch) https://amzn.to/3ZmVIrB Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.    Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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The second half of the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 got a little crazy as  Rosemary Orchard and Jeff Gamet took off on a side discussion about various options for one of Jeff's picks, while David Ginsburg and Chuck Joiner stuck with the regular format. All told, a good time was had with a whole both laughs and great gift picks. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access! http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: ULANZI TC001 Smart Pixel Clock - Social Media Counter - Digital Alarm Clock with Weather - Awtrix Simulator - Retro Pixel Art Scoreboard Pomodoro Clock Bedside Gaming Room & Office Decor https://amzn.to/4i6wCEs Blueforcer SONOFF Zigbee Smart USB Outlet, 5-22V DC Outlet Timer Smart Switch https://amzn.to/4i6wGUI SONOFF Micro 5V USB Smart WiFi Adaptor https://amzn.to/4i7Dwtl Mous for iPhone 16 Case MagSafe Compatible https://amzn.to/3ZiVa5 David Ginsburg's Picks: SUPERDANNY LED Desk Lamp for Office Home, Eye-Caring Desk Light with Adjustable Gooseneck, 12W Touch Control Dimmable Brightness, Architect Clamp Lamp https://amzn.to/413znR4 OWC 1TB Envoy Single Ultra Portable Aluminum Bus Powered 10G/s USB-C Thunderbolt Compatible External NVMe SSD Drive https://amzn.to/3V3H99C OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure (Enclosure Only) https://amzn.to/4eNlABk Jeff Gamet's Picks: Audioengine A2 Bluetooth Speakers https://amzn.to/4i6x9WY Audioengine S6 210W Compact Powered Mini Subwoofer https://amzn.to/494e6sq Audioengine D1 32-bit Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp, Preamp https://amzn.to/499V7MX LEGO Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set https://amzn.to/3Z77Zix PILOT Metropolitan Collection Fountain Pen, Black Barrel, Classic Design, Fine Nib, Black Ink https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Metropolitan-Collection-Fountain-91111/dp/B00KRPFD96 PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Fine Nib https://amzn.to/3V96FKB Keychron C2 104 Keys Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard https://amzn.to/4fMJ4ba Pilot Multi-Pen Body, Hi-Tec-C Coleto 500 https://amzn.to/3Z3tjFt Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, G2 Boost Pink Pack, The Colors of Optimism, 8 Pack Pouch, Fine Point 0.7 mm https://amzn.to/4g1Nzhr BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Titanium Pen - Machined Raw https://www.jetpens.com/BIGiDESIGN-Ti-Arto-EDC-Titanium-Pen-Machined-Raw/pd/24961 Platinum Fountain Pen, Preppy, Fine Nib, Pink https://amzn.to/49alQt2 TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Black https://amzn.to/4ePLOTH PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Take-Sumi https://amzn.to/49amN4A PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Momiji, Autumn Leaves (Red) 50ml Bottle https://amzn.to/4g3iTwt Diamine Inkvent Calendar and 24 Inks https://amzn.to/3CILVDn Blue Pilot G2 Gel Ink Refill for Rolling Ball Pens, Bold Point 24 REFILLS https://amzn.to/4fFBiQh Chuck Joiner's Picks: OWC 5 Port Thunderbolt Hub https://amzn.to/4g17Eo5 Under Desk Cable Management Tray https://amzn.to/4fE0E0P Magnetic Torpedo Level, Spirit Level 3 Bubble Level Torpedo Magnetic Level Bubble Measuring Tool (6 inch) https://amzn.to/3ZmVIrB Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.    Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Our third 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Rosemary Orchard, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Chuck Joiner. Some unusual non-tech picks are included, as well as several practical items that everyone should consider. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver - Wireless Streaming for Apple Devices to Bluetooth Speakers - Optical & 3.5mm Speaker Inputshttps://amzn.to/491LzDT Anker USB C Cable, 4 ft 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable 140W Max, Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series, MacBook, iPad, and Morehttps://amzn.to/3ZkDBSO David Ginsburg's Picks: 3 in 1 Charging Station for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, Travel Charger for Multiple Deviceshttps://amzn.to/4921i5L Elgato Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controllerhttps://amzn.to/4g32tUN Jeff Gamet's Picks: ExcelMark Personalized Book Embosserhttps://amzn.to/3ZkG8MR SketchBoxhttps://getsketchbox.com/ Chuck Joiner's Picks: Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakershttps://amzn.to/4fJmSym Philips Hue Bloom White and Color Ambiance Smart Lamp, Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and Google Assistanthttps://amzn.to/416DknV   Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Our third 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Rosemary Orchard, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Chuck Joiner. Some unusual non-tech picks are included, as well as several practical items that everyone should consider. (Part 1) http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24283.mp3 Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver - Wireless Streaming for Apple Devices to Bluetooth Speakers - Optical & 3.5mm Speaker Inputs https://amzn.to/491LzDT Anker USB C Cable, 4 ft 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable 140W Max, Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series, MacBook, iPad, and More https://amzn.to/3ZkDBSO David Ginsburg's Picks: 3 in 1 Charging Station for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, Travel Charger for Multiple Devices https://amzn.to/4921i5L Elgato Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controller https://amzn.to/4g32tUN Jeff Gamet's Picks: ExcelMark Personalized Book Embosser https://amzn.to/3ZkG8MR SketchBox https://getsketchbox.com/ Chuck Joiner's Picks: Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers https://amzn.to/4fJmSym Philips Hue Bloom White and Color Ambiance Smart Lamp, Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and Google Assistant https://amzn.to/416DknV   Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Mike Schmitz, Bart Busschots, Marty Jencius, and host Chuck Joiner finish up the first MacVoices Gift Guide of 2024 with picks that go from apparel to hardware and software. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Links: Picks by Marty Jencius: Scottevest Pack Windbreaker https://amzn.to/3AV738B SCOTTeVEST Best Travel Vest for Men - 26 Hidden Pockets https://amzn.to/4fQpvOu SCOTTeVest EDC Jacket https://www.scottevest.com/products/edc-jacket-mens Workona project/tab organizer https://workona.com/ Picks by Mike Schmitz: Mode Sonnet Keyboard https://modedesigns.com/products/sonnet Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick https://amzn.to/4ftKgjv   Picks by Bart Busschots: KU XIU Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand for iPad Pro https://amzn.to/3YVZuXl UGREEN 65W USB-C Charging Station https://amzn.to/3YWaXpV UGREEN Uno Charger 100W USB C Charger, Nexode 4-Port GaN Charger Compact Fast USB C Power Adapter https://amzn.to/4fM8fKq Picks by Chuck Joiner: Sunco 12 Pack 11W/65W Equivalent BR30 Indoor Area Recessed LED Flood Light, Dimmable 850 Lumens Selectable CCT 2700K/3000K/5000K https://amzn.to/3CDaOQR eufy Security Indoor Cam E220, Camera for home Security, Pan & Tilt, 2K https://amzn.to/3YUVaHW Guests: By day, Bart Busschots is a Linux sysadmin and Perl programmer, and a keen amateur photographer when ever he gets the time. Bart hosts and produces the Let's Talk podcast series - a monthly Apple show that takes a big-picture look at the last month in Apple news, and a monthly photography show focusing on the art and craft of photography. Every second week Bart is the guest for the Chit Chat Across the Pond segment on Allison Sheridan's NosillaCast. You can get links to everything Bart gets up including a link to his photography and his personal blog. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of LifeHQ, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Our annual holiday gift guide series kicks off with picks from Mike Schmitz, Bart Busschots, Marty Jencius, and host Chuck Joiner, covering categories from audio to coffee and beyond. (Part 1)  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24278.mp3 This MacVoices is supported by Notion, the single AI tool that does it all. Try Notion AI for free at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - Master List MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - Flipboard Picks by Marty Jencius: SHOKZ New OpenRun Pro 2 - Open-Ear, Bone Conduction Sport Headphones https://amzn.to/48THNMP SHOKZ OpenRun - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Sport Headphones https://amzn.to/4fRGqjL SHOKZ OpenMove - Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones https://amzn.to/4fNPZQR Aftershokz Aeropex - Open-Ear Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones https://amzn.to/3UWF3bL Ray-Ban | Meta Smart Glasses, Wayfarer https://amzn.to/3YT6X9G Meta Quest 3S https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3s/ Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/ Picks by Mike Schmitz: Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker https://amzn.to/3YVOnxs Fellow Prismo Attachment for AeroPress Coffee Maker - Reusable Metal Filter https://amzn.to/4hPtuwL Analogue 3d https://www.analogue.co/3d Picks by Bart Busschots: Rode PodMic Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - XLR and USB https://amzn.to/3YWlql0 Rode PSA1+ Professional Studio Arm with Spring Damping and Cable Management https://amzn.to/4eF21uO Titanium Milanese Loop for AppleWatch Ultra https://amzn.to/3CpMUb9 Picks by Chuck Joiner: BIGASUO Portable Monitor, 15.6'' 1080P FHD Portable Monitor https://amzn.to/4fQjaTh ARZOPA Portable Monitor 15.6'' FHD 1080P - Ultra-Slim Portable Laptop Monitor with Kickstand https://amzn.to/3YNjoDQ LISEN Magsafe Wireless Power Bank for iPhone 16 Icemag Power Bank, 10000mah Built-in Cable Pack Power Bank Fast Charging 22.5W Portable Charger with Apple Watch Charger https://amzn.to/3Oa4F0X Guests: By day, Bart Busschots is a Linux sysadmin and Perl programmer, and a keen amateur photographer when ever he gets the time. Bart hosts and produces the Let's Talk podcast series - a monthly Apple show that takes a big-picture look at the last month in Apple news, and a monthly photography show focusing on the art and craft of photography. Every second week Bart is the guest for the Chit Chat Across the Pond segment on Allison Sheridan's NosillaCast. You can get links to everything Bart gets up including a link to his photography and his personal blog. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of LifeHQ, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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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 Slack This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to LifeHQ with Mike Schmitz 01:10 The Concept of Hiring an App 04:35 Prioritization in a Business Setting 05:02 Project Management Tools Overview 08:41 Modular Approach to LifeHQ 11:14 Cohorts and Community Support 11:29 Time Investment in LifeHQ 16:19 Exporting Data from Obsidian 19:40 Collaboration with Obsidian Developers 21:59 Unique Approach of LifeHQ 23:25 How to Learn More About LifeHQ 24:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Goals Links: LifeHQ Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to LifeHQ with Mike Schmitz01:10 The Concept of Hiring an App04:35 Prioritization in a Business Setting05:02 Project Management Tools Overview08:41 Modular Approach to LifeHQ11:14 Cohorts and Community Support11:29 Time Investment in LifeHQ16:19 Exporting Data from Obsidian19:40 Collaboration with Obsidian Developers21:59 Unique Approach of LifeHQ23:25 How to Learn More About LifeHQ24:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Goals Links: LifeHQ Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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)  Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 Welcome to MacVoices 04:02 The Birth of LifeHQ 11:04 Understanding Personal Knowledge Management 12:07 Getting Started with Obsidian 16:35 The Onboarding Experience 20:50 Choosing Your Workflows 22:38 LifeHQ as a Project Management Tool 25:33 Upcoming Topics in LifeHQ Links: LifeHQ Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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)  Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 Welcome to MacVoices 04:02 The Birth of LifeHQ 11:04 Understanding Personal Knowledge Management 12:07 Getting Started with Obsidian 16:35 The Onboarding Experience 20:50 Choosing Your Workflows 22:38 LifeHQ as a Project Management Tool 25:33 Upcoming Topics in LifeHQ Links: LifeHQ Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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.  Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Mike's discount code, MIKESCHMITZ, or the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to MacVoices with Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM 00:32 Exploring Practical PKM with Mike Schmitz 05:04 Unpacking the Intentional Life vs. Default Life 05:56 Delving into the Importance of Journaling 08:56 Addressing Misconceptions about Journaling 16:15 Previewing the Mind Mapping Workshop at Macstock 19:33 Clarifying the Difference Between Flow Charts and Mind Maps 22:18 Advocating for Mind Mapping in Productivity and Creativity 26:31 Reflecting on Speaking Experience at Macstock 28:10 Looking Forward to Macstock and Speaker Accessibility Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of Practical PKM. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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.  Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Mike's discount code, MIKESCHMITZ, or the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to MacVoices with Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM 00:32 Exploring Practical PKM with Mike Schmitz 05:04 Unpacking the Intentional Life vs. Default Life 05:56 Delving into the Importance of Journaling 08:56 Addressing Misconceptions about Journaling 16:15 Previewing the Mind Mapping Workshop at Macstock 19:33 Clarifying the Difference Between Flow Charts and Mind Maps 22:18 Advocating for Mind Mapping in Productivity and Creativity 26:31 Reflecting on Speaking Experience at Macstock 28:10 Looking Forward to Macstock and Speaker Accessibility Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of Practical PKM. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Joe Kissell finish off their picks as MacVoices Holiday Gift guide #2 closes out with iPhone-oriented picks, a photography pick, and something to tote your gear in. (Part 2)  Today's MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Featured Gear like the Rolling Square inCharge X Portable Keychain Charger Cable. This 6-in one lets you connect almost anything to anything for both data transfer and charging, and is designed to have on your key ring, ready anywhere, any time. Find the links at MacVoices.com/FeaturedGear. Show Notes: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboardhttps://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2023-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-hrivlnr7z Chapters: 0:02:08 Compact and travel-friendly charger for all your devices0:04:46 K-20 Tools: Keychain hex key for on-the-go repairs0:08:14 The Convenience of Carrying Essential Tools Everywhere0:10:06 Shooting High-Quality Video with an iPhone and the ProGrip0:18:57 Convenient and Durable Wallet with Card Slot0:19:56 Technical Difficulties with Joe's Zoom0:22:03 Finding the Right Charger for Efficient Charging0:24:04 NXPGKEA Charger: Compact, Versatile, and Affordable0:26:00 Versatile Charger for Apple Tech and More0:29:02 OWC Product Recommendation: A Surprise Pick0:29:18 Affordable RAID Drive for Secure Data Storage0:31:02 On-Site Backup Option for Important Files0:32:39 Scalable Storage Solution to Meet Your Needs0:33:00 Importance of Data Backup and Backblaze Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: ESR 3 in 1 Charger for Magsafe, Travel Charger Stand for Magsafe, Made for Apple Watch Certified, Foldable Charging Station Compatible with Magsafe and iPhone 15/14/13/12, AirPods Pro https://amzn.to/46fKu8u ESR Magnetic Wallet (HaloLock), Compatible with MagSafe Wallet, for iPhone Wallet with Adjustable Stand https://amzn.to/3QZR2Dx ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with CryoBoost, Phone-Cooling Fast Charging, Arctic White + ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger, MagSafe-Compatible Charger https://amzn.to/47a3gPL ESR Magnetic Wireless Car Charging Set with CryoBoost (HaloLock), Compatible with MagSafe Car Charger https://amzn.to/3sO5vcq MINIX 140W USB C Charger Mac Book Pro Charger Foldable, PD 3.1 PPS 3 x USB Type C Ports (Max 140W) Fast GaN II Loptop Wall Power Adapterhttps://amzn.to/3sts8mC Mike Schmitz' Picks: ShiftCam ProGrip Starter Kit - DSLR Style Mobile Battery Grip - Wireless Shutter Button - Built in Powerbank - Qi Wireless Charging - Freestanding Dock - Tripod Mount https://amzn.to/3QJjYye OWC Thunderbolt Hub, 5 Port, 60W Charging, (3) Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, Compatible with M1 Macs, Thunderbolt 3 Macs, and Thunderbolt 4 PCs, USB4 Machines https://amzn.to/40N9Au7 Joe Kissell's Picks: K20 Tools - Photography Keychain Multi-Tool with 5/32 (4mm) Allen Wrench Hex Key and Flat Head Screwdriver https://amzn.to/49G4800 140W USB C Charger PD 3.1 3-Port GaN Travel Charger Wall Charger 140W USB-C Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3SIOVp3 Chuck Joiner's Picks: STM Dux 30L Premium Tech Backpack - Carry On Travel Laptop Backpack (Fits 17" Laptops) - Customizable Storage Shelves, Water Resistant & Luggage Passthrough https://amzn.to/49AWJiJ OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit https://amzn.to/47f9P Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Joe Kissell finish off their picks as MacVoices Holiday Gift guide #2 closes out with iPhone-oriented picks, a photography pick, and something to tote your gear in. (Part 2)  Today's MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Featured Gear like the Rolling Square inCharge X Portable Keychain Charger Cable. This 6-in one lets you connect almost anything to anything for both data transfer and charging, and is designed to have on your key ring, ready anywhere, any time. Find the links at MacVoices.com/FeaturedGear. Show Notes: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboard https://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2023-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-hrivlnr7z Chapters: 0:02:08 Compact and travel-friendly charger for all your devices 0:04:46 K-20 Tools: Keychain hex key for on-the-go repairs 0:08:14 The Convenience of Carrying Essential Tools Everywhere 0:10:06 Shooting High-Quality Video with an iPhone and the ProGrip 0:18:57 Convenient and Durable Wallet with Card Slot 0:19:56 Technical Difficulties with Joe's Zoom 0:22:03 Finding the Right Charger for Efficient Charging 0:24:04 NXPGKEA Charger: Compact, Versatile, and Affordable 0:26:00 Versatile Charger for Apple Tech and More 0:29:02 OWC Product Recommendation: A Surprise Pick 0:29:18 Affordable RAID Drive for Secure Data Storage 0:31:02 On-Site Backup Option for Important Files 0:32:39 Scalable Storage Solution to Meet Your Needs 0:33:00 Importance of Data Backup and Backblaze Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: ESR 3 in 1 Charger for Magsafe, Travel Charger Stand for Magsafe, Made for Apple Watch Certified, Foldable Charging Station Compatible with Magsafe and iPhone 15/14/13/12, AirPods Pro  https://amzn.to/46fKu8u ESR Magnetic Wallet (HaloLock), Compatible with MagSafe Wallet, for iPhone Wallet with Adjustable Stand  https://amzn.to/3QZR2Dx ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with CryoBoost, Phone-Cooling Fast Charging, Arctic White + ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger, MagSafe-Compatible Charger  https://amzn.to/47a3gPL ESR Magnetic Wireless Car Charging Set with CryoBoost (HaloLock), Compatible with MagSafe Car Charger  https://amzn.to/3sO5vcq MINIX 140W USB C Charger Mac Book Pro Charger Foldable, PD 3.1 PPS 3 x USB Type C Ports (Max 140W) Fast GaN II Loptop Wall Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3sts8mC Mike Schmitz' Picks: ShiftCam ProGrip Starter Kit - DSLR Style Mobile Battery Grip - Wireless Shutter Button - Built in Powerbank - Qi Wireless Charging - Freestanding Dock - Tripod Mount https://amzn.to/3QJjYye OWC Thunderbolt Hub, 5 Port, 60W Charging, (3) Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, Compatible with M1 Macs, Thunderbolt 3 Macs, and Thunderbolt 4 PCs, USB4 Machines https://amzn.to/40N9Au7 Joe Kissell's Picks: K20 Tools - Photography Keychain Multi-Tool with 5/32 (4mm) Allen Wrench Hex Key and Flat Head Screwdriver  https://amzn.to/49G4800 140W USB C Charger PD 3.1 3-Port GaN Travel Charger Wall Charger 140W USB-C Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3SIOVp3 Chuck Joiner's Picks: STM Dux 30L Premium Tech Backpack - Carry On Travel Laptop Backpack (Fits 17" Laptops) - Customizable Storage Shelves, Water Resistant & Luggage Passthrough  https://amzn.to/49AWJiJ OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit https://amzn.to/47f9P Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:02:07 Compact and travel-friendly charger for all your devices 00:04:45 K-20 Tools: Keychain hex key for on-the-go repairs 00:08:13 The Convenience of Carrying Essential Tools Everywhere 00:10:06 Shooting High-Quality Video with an iPhone and the ProGrip 00:18:57 Convenient and Durable Wallet with Card Slot 00:19:56 Technical Difficulties with Joe's Zoom 00:22:03 Finding the Right Charger for Efficient Charging 00:24:04 NXPGKEA Charger: Compact, Versatile, and Affordable 00:25:59 Versatile Charger for Apple Tech and More 00:29:02 OWC Product Recommendation: A Surprise Pick 00:29:17 Affordable RAID Drive for Secure Data Storage 00:31:02 On-Site Backup Option for Important Files 00:32:39 Scalable Storage Solution to Meet Your Needs 00:32:59 Importance of Data Backup and Backblaze

Our second MacVoices 2023 Holiday Gift Guide panel features Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Brett Terpstra picking products both practical and tech-oriented…or at least most of them are. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboardhttps://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2023-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-hrivlnr7z Chapters: 0:00:00 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide Number 2, Part 1 Begins0:00:32 Introduction to MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide0:03:05 Rose's First Gift Pick: Mous Phone Case with Wristlet0:05:04 Stylish and Functional Phone Cases for Women0:06:30 Loop Earplugs: A Solution for Noise Reduction0:09:23 Opal Camera: DSLR-Quality Video in a Compact Webcam0:15:08 Insta360 PTZ Webcam: Point, Tilt, Zoom for Enhanced Video Quality0:17:01 Advanced features and auto-follow option make this webcam stand out0:20:24 A Pocket-Sized Tripod for Steady Shots0:21:22 Introduction to Magic Spoon Cereal0:25:01 Subscription and Variety Options for Magic Spoon Cereal0:26:36 Surprising Twist: Cereal on a MacVoices Gift Guide0:27:38 Introducing Getaway House Experience0:30:39 Purpose-Built Retreat Cabins for a Unique Camping Experience0:32:40 Cabins for Different Group Sizes Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Mous Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max MagSafe Compatible - Limitless 5.0 - Speckled Black Fabric - Protective iPhone 15 Pro Max Case - Shockproof Phone Coverhttps://amzn.to/3QAcNIO Mous – Phone Lanyard Crossbody with Detachable Wrist Strap – Purple https://amzn.to/3QIzUkm MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand for iPhone 15/14/13/12 Series MagSafe Compatible Phone Stand with 3 Viewing Angles https://amzn.to/47fWFTR Mike Schmitz' Picks: Opal Tadpole - 4K Webcam with a Clip, Built for Laptops. 4K Sensor, VisiMic Directional Microphones, Works on Mac, PC and Tablets https://amzn.to/47xky9l Getaway Packs https://getaway.house/packs/ Joe Kissell's Picks: Loop Quiet Ear Plugs for Noise Reduction – Super Soft, Reusable Hearing Protection in Flexible Silicone for Sleep, Noise Sensitivity https://amzn.to/49EhdXH Loop Switch Ear Plugs https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/switch?variant=45556674429161 Magic Spoon Cereal https://magicspoon.com Chuck Joiner's Picks: Insta360 Link - PTZ 4K Webcam with 1/2" Sensor, AI Tracking, Gesture Control, HDR, Noise-Canceling Microphones, Specialized Modes, Webcam for Laptop, Video Camera for Video Calls, Live Streaming https://amzn.to/47ganGv Desk Clamp Power Strip Individual Switches, JUNNUJ 6 Outlet 800J Surge Protector Clamp Desktop Removable Table Desk Mount Socket https://amzn.to/47hCFjO Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Our second MacVoices 2023 Holiday Gift Guide panel features Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Brett Terpstra picking products both practical and tech-oriented…or at least most of them are. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboard https://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2023-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-hrivlnr7z Chapters: 0:00:00 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide Number 2, Part 1 Begins 0:00:32 Introduction to MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 0:03:05 Rose's First Gift Pick: Mous Phone Case with Wristlet 0:05:04 Stylish and Functional Phone Cases for Women 0:06:30 Loop Earplugs: A Solution for Noise Reduction 0:09:23 Opal Camera: DSLR-Quality Video in a Compact Webcam 0:15:08 Insta360 PTZ Webcam: Point, Tilt, Zoom for Enhanced Video Quality 0:17:01 Advanced features and auto-follow option make this webcam stand out 0:20:24 A Pocket-Sized Tripod for Steady Shots 0:21:22 Introduction to Magic Spoon Cereal 0:25:01 Subscription and Variety Options for Magic Spoon Cereal 0:26:36 Surprising Twist: Cereal on a MacVoices Gift Guide 0:27:38 Introducing Getaway House Experience 0:30:39 Purpose-Built Retreat Cabins for a Unique Camping Experience 0:32:40 Cabins for Different Group Sizes Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Mous Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max MagSafe Compatible - Limitless 5.0 - Speckled Black Fabric - Protective iPhone 15 Pro Max Case - Shockproof Phone Cover https://amzn.to/3QAcNIO Mous – Phone Lanyard Crossbody with Detachable Wrist Strap – Purple https://amzn.to/3QIzUkm MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand for iPhone 15/14/13/12 Series MagSafe Compatible Phone Stand with 3 Viewing Angles  https://amzn.to/47fWFTR Mike Schmitz' Picks: Opal Tadpole - 4K Webcam with a Clip, Built for Laptops. 4K Sensor, VisiMic Directional Microphones, Works on Mac, PC and Tablets  https://amzn.to/47xky9l Getaway Packs  https://getaway.house/packs/ Joe Kissell's Picks: Loop Quiet Ear Plugs for Noise Reduction – Super Soft, Reusable Hearing Protection in Flexible Silicone for Sleep, Noise Sensitivity  https://amzn.to/49EhdXH Loop Switch Ear Plugs  https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/switch?variant=45556674429161 Magic Spoon Cereal https://magicspoon.com Chuck Joiner's Picks: Insta360 Link - PTZ 4K Webcam with 1/2" Sensor, AI Tracking, Gesture Control, HDR, Noise-Canceling Microphones, Specialized Modes, Webcam for Laptop, Video Camera for Video Calls, Live Streaming https://amzn.to/47ganGv Desk Clamp Power Strip Individual Switches, JUNNUJ 6 Outlet 800J Surge Protector Clamp Desktop Removable Table Desk Mount Socket  https://amzn.to/47hCFjO Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:00:00 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide Number 2, Part 1 Begins 00:00:31 Introduction to MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 00:03:05 Rose's First Gift Pick: Mouse Phone Case with Wristlet 00:05:03 Stylish and Functional Phone Cases for Women 00:06:29 Loop Earplugs: A Solution for Noise Reduction 00:09:23 Opal Camera: DSLR-Quality Video in a Compact Webcam 00:15:08 Insta360 PTZ Webcam: Point, Tilt, Zoom for Enhanced Video Quality 00:17:01 Advanced features and auto-follow option make this webcam stand out 00:20:24 A Pocket-Sized Tripod for Steady Shots 00:21:21 Introduction to Magic Spoon Cereal 00:23:03 Different Flavors and Shapes of Magic Spoon Cereal 00:25:00 Subscription and Variety Options for Magic Spoon Cereal 00:26:35 Surprising Twist: Cereal on a MacVoices Gift Card 00:27:38 Introducing Getaway House Experience 00:30:39 Purpose-Built Retreat Cabins for a Unique Camping Experience 00:32:40 Cabins for Different Group Sizes

Mike Schmitz is our next speaker interview on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo. Our discussions with Mike are always thought-provoking, and this one is no less so. Mike explains how his session will focus on Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) which may sound imposing, but is a process that anyone can put into practice to organize and accomplish what they want and need to. This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:     Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices     Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:     Web:     http://macvoices.com     Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices     Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner     Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner     MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/     MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice     LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/     Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:     Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes     Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:     Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss     Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Show NotesHow is your great work coming along? I hope 2023 is the year you deliver your great work to the world.“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for extraordinary destiny.” ~ C.S. LewisIn this episode, you will hear: Distracted series recap Rejection Jerusalem Re-Built Your Great Work Working Genius Encouragement and Challenge  Prayer Spread the Word Links & Resources In This Episode The Six Types of Working Genius - Patrick Lencioni  Working Genius Assessment Patrick Lencioni Returns: Leveraging Your Working Genius (Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast) Win the Day - Mark Batterson The Sweet Setup In Praise of Habit Trackers Workflows with Shawn Blanc - founder of The Sweet Setup Companion PostAre You Achieving Your Great Work?Disclosures & AffiliatesSome links in these show notes are affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you purchase something, but there is no additional cost. I am disclosing this per Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.Rate & Review Please take a moment to drop by your favorite podcast platform, give us a rating, and/or leave us a review so others can find and benefit from this content. Thanks. ★ Support this podcast ★

Show NotesDo you feel like you are getting distracted from your great work because you are spread out too thin?In this episode, you will hear: Distracted series recap The Runner Rejoining Nehemiah in Jerusalem Help Us! Nehemiah has a plan Encouragement and Challenge  Prayer Spread the Word Links & Resources In This Episode Win the Day - Mark Batterson The Sweet Setup In Praise of Habit Trackers Workflows with Shawn Blanc - founder of The Sweet Setup Companion Post Coming Soon!Disclosures & AffiliatesSome links in these show notes are affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you purchase something, but there is no additional cost. I am disclosing this per Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.Rate & Review Please take a moment to drop by your favorite podcast platform, give us a rating, and/or leave us a review so others can find and benefit from this content. Thanks. ★ Support this podcast ★

Show NotesWhen we pursue our great work, we must carve out time, space, and margin to make the solutions visible.In this episode, you will hear: Distracted series recap Are you an explorer? Pursuing your great work Detractors What happens when detractors come at you? Encouragement and Challenge  Prayer Spread the Word Links & Resources In This Episode Win the Day - Mark Batterson The Sweet Setup In Praise of Habit Trackers Workflows with Shawn Blanc - founder of The Sweet Setup Companion PostAre You Making Progress Towards Your Great Work?Disclosures & AffiliatesSome links in these show notes are affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you purchase something, but there is no additional cost. I am disclosing this per Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.Rate & Review Please take a moment to drop by your favorite podcast platform, give us a rating, and/or leave us a review so others can find and benefit from this content. Thanks. ★ Support this podcast ★

Shawn Blanc left his job back in 2011 to become a full-time writer. Twelve years later, he's the mastermind behind sites like The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey and how he's grown his operation from a solo venture to a team running multiple projects.

Shawn Blanc left his job back in 2011 to become a full-time writer. Twelve years later, he's the mastermind behind sites like The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey and how he's grown his operation from a solo venture to a team running multiple projects.

Rosemary Orchard, Peter Cohen, and David Ginsburg finish off their picks for MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 with items for the home, items for hair, items for your iPad, and items to keep you organized. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here. Show Notes: Links:   Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Meross Smart WiFi Essential Oil Diffuser Works with Apple HomeKit & Alexa, Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Diffuser & Mist Humidifier with Voice & APP Remote Control, Schedule & Timer, RGB Light https://amzn.to/3VLjSI5 Incase Reform Sport Case for AirPodshttps://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HPZL2ZM/A/incase-reform-sport-case-for-airpods-3rd-generationIncase Lanyardhttps://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HQ662ZM/A/incase-lanyard elago R4 Retro Case Compatible with 2022 Apple TV 4Khttps://amzn.to/3FnPde2 Peter Cohen's Picks: Steam Deckhttps://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Dyson Airwrap™ Styler Completehttps://amzn.to/3VCFKW0 David Ginsburg's Picks: TechMatte Charging Case Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Onlyhttps://amzn.to/3OXtn4e BUBM 4Pcs/Set Computer Cable Electronic Organizer Travel Packing Gadgets Bag Pouchhttps://amzn.to/3VCFKW0   Chuck Joiner's Picks: Hover for personal domain names and email accountshttps://hover.com/gg9S2MmO eBags Classic 6pc Packing Cubeshttps://amzn.to/3F2WfmR Amazon Basics 4 Piece Packing Travel Organizer Cubes Sethttps://amzn.to/3Uqrqyp Guests: Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter. Peter Cohen is the Technology Editor at RCRWireless. You can find his Twitter account at @flargh and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, peter-cohen.com. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65.   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Rosemary Orchard, Peter Cohen, and David Ginsburg finish off their picks for MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 with items for the home, items for hair, items for your iPad, and items to keep you organized. (Part 2) Kolide This edition of MacVoices is supported by Rosemary Orchard, Peter Cohen, and David Ginsburg finish off their picks for MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 with items for the home, items for hair, items for your iPad, and items to keep you organized. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22246.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here. Show Notes: Links:   Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Meross Smart WiFi Essential Oil Diffuser Works with Apple HomeKit & Alexa, Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Diffuser & Mist Humidifier with Voice & APP Remote Control, Schedule & Timer, RGB Light https://amzn.to/3VLjSI5 Incase Reform Sport Case for AirPodshttps://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HPZL2ZM/A/incase-reform-sport-case-for-airpods-3rd-generationIncase Lanyardhttps://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HQ662ZM/A/incase-lanyard elago R4 Retro Case Compatible with 2022 Apple TV 4Khttps://amzn.to/3FnPde2 Peter Cohen's Picks: Steam Deckhttps://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Dyson Airwrap™ Styler Completehttps://amzn.to/3VCFKW0 David Ginsburg's Picks: TechMatte Charging Case Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Onlyhttps://amzn.to/3OXtn4e BUBM 4Pcs/Set Computer Cable Electronic Organizer Travel Packing Gadgets Bag Pouchhttps://amzn.to/3VCFKW0   Chuck Joiner's Picks: Hover for personal domain names and email accountshttps://hover.com/gg9S2MmO eBags Classic 6pc Packing Cubeshttps://amzn.to/3F2WfmR Amazon Basics 4 Piece Packing Travel Organizer Cubes Sethttps://amzn.to/3Uqrqyp Guests: Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter. Peter Cohen is the Technology Editor at RCRWireless. You can find his Twitter account at @flargh and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, peter-cohen.com. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65.   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorssKolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here: Kolide.com/macvoices Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Meross Smart WiFi Essential Oil Diffuser Works with Apple HomeKit & Alexa, Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Diffuser & Mist Humidifier with Voice & APP Remote Control, Schedule & Timer, RGB Light https://amzn.to/3VLjSI5 Incase Reform Sport Case for AirPods https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HPZL2ZM/A/incase-reform-sport-case-for-airpods-3rd-generation Incase Lanyard https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HQ662ZM/A/incase-lanyard elago R4 Retro Case Compatible with 2022 Apple TV 4K https://amzn.to/3FnPde2 Peter Cohen's Picks: Steam Deck https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Dyson Airwrap™ Styler Complete https://amzn.to/3VCFKW0 David Ginsburg's Picks: TechMatte Charging Case Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Only https://amzn.to/3OXtn4e BUBM 4Pcs/Set Computer Cable Electronic Organizer Travel Packing Gadgets Bag Pouch https://amzn.to/3VCFKW0 Chuck Joiner's Picks: Hover for personal domain names and email accounts https://hover.com/gg9S2MmO eBags Classic 6pc Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/3F2WfmR Amazon Basics 4 Piece Packing Travel Organizer Cubes Set https://amzn.to/3Uqrqyp Guests: Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter. Peter Cohen is the Technology Editor at RCRWireless. You can find his Twitter account at @flargh and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, peter-cohen.com. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The holiday spirit rolls on with MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5, featuring Rosemary Orchard, Peter Cohen, and David Ginsburg. The picks range from the expensive to the affordable, health to tech, comfort to power tools. (Yes, power tools.) (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: EOOUT 25pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, Waterproof Zipper Pouch, 8 Sizes Organizer Bagshttps://amzn.to/3FpfdFH HidrateSpark PRO Smart Water Bottle Stainless Steel - Tracks Water Intake & Glows to Remind You to Stay Hydrated , Straw Lidhttps://amzn.to/3H9SQWm Peter Cohen's Picks: Handerpants by Archie McPheehttps://mcphee.com/products/handerpants EGO Power+ CS1600 16-Inch 56V Lithium-ion Cordless Chainsawhttps://amzn.to/3B8Qjrj David Ginsburg's Picks: Spruce Charger - Fast Charge 140W Desktop Charger, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A 1 Dual Coil Wireless Pad, Safe Charge, Smart Charge, for Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone, Smartwatch, Handheld Gaming, Morehttps://amzn.to/3iFjNGQ Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbudshttps://amzn.to/3B8fMkF Chuck Joiner's Picks: OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports https://amzn.to/3ULfgAp Affinity V2 Universal License (Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher (Mac, iPadOS, Windows)https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/   Guests:Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter. Peter Cohen is the Technology Editor at RCRWireless. You can find his Twitter account at @flargh and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, peter-cohen.com. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The holiday spirit rolls on with MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5, featuring Rosemary Orchard, Peter Cohen, and David Ginsburg. The picks range from the expensive to the affordable, health to tech, comfort to power tools. (Yes, power tools.) (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely scale your business. Learn more here. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: EOOUT 25pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, Waterproof Zipper Pouch, 8 Sizes Organizer Bagshttps://amzn.to/3FpfdFH HidrateSpark PRO Smart Water Bottle Stainless Steel - Tracks Water Intake & Glows to Remind You to Stay Hydrated , Straw Lidhttps://amzn.to/3H9SQWm Peter Cohen's Picks: Handerpants by Archie McPheehttps://mcphee.com/products/handerpants EGO Power+ CS1600 16-Inch 56V Lithium-ion Cordless Chainsawhttps://amzn.to/3B8Qjrj David Ginsburg's Picks: Spruce Charger - Fast Charge 140W Desktop Charger, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A 1 Dual Coil Wireless Pad, Safe Charge, Smart Charge, for Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone, Smartwatch, Handheld Gaming, Morehttps://amzn.to/3iFjNGQ Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbudshttps://amzn.to/3B8fMkF Chuck Joiner's Picks: OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports https://amzn.to/3ULfgAp Affinity V2 Universal License (Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher (Mac, iPadOS, Windows)https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/   Guests:Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter. Peter Cohen is the Technology Editor at RCRWireless. You can find his Twitter account at @flargh and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, peter-cohen.com. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Our conversation with Rosemary Orchard, the author of Take Control of Shortcuts, Second Edition, continues with some examples of how Shortcuts has improved Reminders in macOS Ventura, and how to find what Shortcuts are available for what apps. Rosemary also shares some thoughts on Focus Modes' integration with Shortcuts, and how Shortcuts does syncing right. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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 in Apple's Notes has greatly expanded. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Our conversation with Rosemary Orchard, the author of Take Control of Shortcuts, Second Edition, continues with some examples of how Shortcuts has improved Reminders in macOS Ventura, and how to find what Shortcuts are available for what apps. Rosemary also shares some thoughts on Focus Modes' integration with Shortcuts, and how Shortcuts does syncing right. (Part 2)  [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22241.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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 in Apple's Notes has greatly expanded. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The second part of MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 with Brittany Smith, Mike Schmitz, and Joe Kissell finishes up with tech picks, health picks, book picks, and even a game pick. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Joe Kissell's picks: Take Control of Untangling Connections by Glenn Fleishmanhttps://www.takecontrolbooks.com/untangling/ OWC Thunderbolt 4 Cable, Thunderbolt Certified, 0.72 Meter (2.36 ft), 40 Gb/s Data Transfer, 100W Power Charging, Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB4 Deviceshttps://amzn.to/3TMDYjj Energizer 2032 Battery CR2032 Lithium 15-3v- Batteries, Model: , Electronic Storehttps://amzn.to/3Awetf6 Brittany Smith's Picks: iWALK Portable Apple Watch Charger, 9000mAh Power Bank with Built in Cable, Apple Watch and Phone Charger, Compatible with Apple Watch Series 7/6/Se/5/4/3/2, iPhone14/ 13/12/12 Pro Max/ 11/6s, Black https://amzn.to/3XkMxEI Purple Simply Seat Cushion | Pressure Reducing Grid Designed for Ultimate Comfort https://amzn.to/3Eem3Mo Mike Schmitz' Picks: The Laws of Creativity: Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius by Joe Cofonehttps://amzn.to/3AwCG56 Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Righthttps://amzn.to/3U8a3lT Chuck Joiner's Picks: Deposit Photoshttps://bit.ly/macvoices-depositphotos Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenburghttps://amzn.to/3tHVGtE Anker Wireless Charging Stand, PowerWave 2-in-1 Magnetic Stand Lite with 5 ft USB-C Cable, Charging Standhttps://amzn.to/3gkObFN Guests:Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The second part of MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 with Brittany Smith, Mike Schmitz, and Joe Kissell finishes up with tech picks, health picks, book picks, and even a game pick. (Part 2)  [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22238.mp3[/embed] MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Joe Kissell's picks: Take Control of Untangling Connections by Glenn Fleishmanhttps://www.takecontrolbooks.com/untangling/ OWC Thunderbolt 4 Cable, Thunderbolt Certified, 0.72 Meter (2.36 ft), 40 Gb/s Data Transfer, 100W Power Charging, Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB4 Deviceshttps://amzn.to/3TMDYjj Energizer 2032 Battery CR2032 Lithium 15-3v- Batteries, Model: , Electronic Storehttps://amzn.to/3Awetf6 Brittany Smith's Picks: iWALK Portable Apple Watch Charger, 9000mAh Power Bank with Built in Cable, Apple Watch and Phone Charger, Compatible with Apple Watch Series 7/6/Se/5/4/3/2, iPhone14/ 13/12/12 Pro Max/ 11/6s, Black https://amzn.to/3XkMxEI Purple Simply Seat Cushion | Pressure Reducing Grid Designed for Ultimate Comfort https://amzn.to/3Eem3Mo Mike Schmitz' Picks: The Laws of Creativity: Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius by Joe Cofonehttps://amzn.to/3AwCG56 Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Righthttps://amzn.to/3U8a3lT Chuck Joiner's Picks: Deposit Photoshttps://bit.ly/macvoices-depositphotos Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenburghttps://amzn.to/3tHVGtE Anker Wireless Charging Stand, PowerWave 2-in-1 Magnetic Stand Lite with 5 ft USB-C Cable, Charging Standhttps://amzn.to/3gkObFN Guests:Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide for 2022 features picks from Brittany Smith, Mike Schmitz, and Joe Kissell, and range from weather-related picks to power devices, audio to health related picks. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Joe Kissell's picks: Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafehttps://www.apple.com/shop/product/HQ642ZM/A/belkin-iphone-mount-with-magsafe-for-mac-notebooks ICETrekkers Spikes Traction Cleatshttps://amzn.to/3EkL88x Brittany Smith's Picks: USB C Fast Charger, Sacrack 100W GaN Compact 6 Port USB C Charging Stationhttps://amzn.to/3Auvg2i PROfezzion 2 in 1 Magnetic MagSafe Tripod Mount Holder and Desktop Stand for iPhone 12, 13, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Plus & MagSafe Case -- No Metal Plate Required https://amzn.to/3EhQUrA PROfezzion 2-Pack Strong Magnetic MagSafe Car Mount Vent Holder for iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 12 Pro Max Mini & MagSafe Case [MagSafe Ring Included for Regular Case User] https://amzn.to/3Vdgc12 Mike Schmitz' Picks: Positive Grid Spark MINI 10W Portable Smart Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker with Apphttps://amzn.to/3TQWW8q Hidrate Spark PRO Smart Water Bottle Stainless Steel - Tracks Water Intake & Glows to Remind You to Stay Hydratedhttps://amzn.to/3grkXFf   Chuck Joiner's Picks: 2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storagehttps://amzn.to/3TUZAKa2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)https://amzn.to/3UU701y 2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storagehttps://amzn.to/3i1ElJi2022 Apple MacBook Pro Laptop with M2 chip: 13-inch Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB ​​​​​​​SSD ​​​​​​​Storagehttps://amzn.to/3TZSG6I 2021 Apple iMac (24-inch, Apple M1 chip with 8‑core CPU and 7‑core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Silverhttps://amzn.to/3VeKfoK 2020 Apple Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chip (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) https://amzn.to/3tQsHnf Deposit Photoshttps://bit.ly/macvoices-depositphotos Guests:Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide for 2022 features picks from Brittany Smith, Mike Schmitz, and Joe Kissell, and range from weather-related picks to power devices, audio to health related picks. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Joe Kissell's picks: Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafehttps://www.apple.com/shop/product/HQ642ZM/A/belkin-iphone-mount-with-magsafe-for-mac-notebooks ICETrekkers Spikes Traction Cleatshttps://amzn.to/3EkL88x Brittany Smith's Picks: USB C Fast Charger, Sacrack 100W GaN Compact 6 Port USB C Charging Stationhttps://amzn.to/3Auvg2i PROfezzion 2 in 1 Magnetic MagSafe Tripod Mount Holder and Desktop Stand for iPhone 12, 13, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Plus & MagSafe Case -- No Metal Plate Required https://amzn.to/3EhQUrA PROfezzion 2-Pack Strong Magnetic MagSafe Car Mount Vent Holder for iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 12 Pro Max Mini & MagSafe Case [MagSafe Ring Included for Regular Case User] https://amzn.to/3Vdgc12 Mike Schmitz' Picks: Positive Grid Spark MINI 10W Portable Smart Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker with Apphttps://amzn.to/3TQWW8q Hidrate Spark PRO Smart Water Bottle Stainless Steel - Tracks Water Intake & Glows to Remind You to Stay Hydratedhttps://amzn.to/3grkXFf   Chuck Joiner's Picks: 2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storagehttps://amzn.to/3TUZAKa2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)https://amzn.to/3UU701y 2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storagehttps://amzn.to/3i1ElJi2022 Apple MacBook Pro Laptop with M2 chip: 13-inch Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB ​​​​​​​SSD ​​​​​​​Storagehttps://amzn.to/3TZSG6I 2021 Apple iMac (24-inch, Apple M1 chip with 8‑core CPU and 7‑core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Silverhttps://amzn.to/3VeKfoK 2020 Apple Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chip (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) https://amzn.to/3tQsHnf Deposit Photoshttps://bit.ly/macvoices-depositphotos Guests:Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie finally finish of the password debate, then focus their attention on a recent question over a class action legal fee. That led to a spirited discussion on the merits of such legal actions, before switching over to the start of  a comparison of Lightning to USB-C connectors. (Part 2)    This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Judge Questions $27 million Attorney Fee in Apple Small App Developers Settlement on Apple World  Lightning versus USB-C: Pros and cons for the iPhone by Andrew Orr on AppleInsider   Guests Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter on LinkedIn. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the Daily Observations Podcast at MacObserver.com, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Warren Sklar helps host the Mac to The Future Group on Facebook, and is the co-host of In Touch With iOS with David Ginsburg. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This MacVoices Live! discussion starts out with a report and discussion on the other big event at WWDC, the annual State of the Union Address for developers. Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie dig in to some of the new aspects, and presenters. The conversation then turns to what Apple is doing to improve security by moving beyond passwords. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark, our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall. Show Notes: Guests: Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter on LinkedIn. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the Daily Observations Podcast at MacObserver.com, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Warren Sklar helps host the Mac to The Future Group on Facebook, and is the co-host of In Touch With iOS with David Ginsburg. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The discussion surrounding USB-C vs. Lightning connectors for iPhone and iPad isn't as clear cut as you might think. The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie cover the advantages and disadvantages of both, and why your use case might make the decision on which side of the debate you are on. (Part 3)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Lightning versus USB-C: Pros and cons for the iPhone by Andrew Orr on AppleInsider   Guests Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter on LinkedIn. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the Daily Observations Podcast at MacObserver.com, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Warren Sklar helps host the Mac to The Future Group on Facebook, and is the co-host of In Touch With iOS with David Ginsburg. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This MacVoices Live! discussion starts out with a report and discussion on the other big event at WWDC, the annual State of the Union Address for developers. Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie dig in to some of the new aspects, and presenters. The conversation then turns to what Apple is doing to improve security by moving beyond passwords. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark, our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall. Show Notes: Guests: Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter on LinkedIn. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the Daily Observations Podcast at MacObserver.com, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Warren Sklar helps host the Mac to The Future Group on Facebook, and is the co-host of In Touch With iOS with David Ginsburg. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie finally finish of the password debate, then focus their attention on a recent question over a class action legal fee. That led to a spirited discussion on the merits of such legal actions, before switching over to the start of  a comparison of Lightning to USB-C connectors. (Part 2)    This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Judge Questions $27 million Attorney Fee in Apple Small App Developers Settlement on Apple World  Lightning versus USB-C: Pros and cons for the iPhone by Andrew Orr on AppleInsider   Guests Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter on LinkedIn. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the Daily Observations Podcast at MacObserver.com, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Warren Sklar helps host the Mac to The Future Group on Facebook, and is the co-host of In Touch With iOS with David Ginsburg. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 wraps up as Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Mike Schmitz make their final picks, cost each other money, and agree on one pick at the end because they all already have it. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter on LinkedIn. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz.   Links: Jeff's Picks: Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier   Mark's Picks: j5create USB-C 9-in-1 Multi Adapter Multi Adapter HDMI/Ethernet/USB 3.1, SD and MicroSD/PD 3.0 | 4K HDMI for MacBook | ChromeBook |USB-C Devices Lex Fridman Podcast Mike's Picks: Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Elgato Stream Deck - Live Content Creation Controller HomeControl Menu app Control HomeKit from the keyboard with HomeControl Menu by Jason Snell on Six Colors Chuck's Picks: Express VPN eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 router, with built-in Zigbee smart home hub Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Jess and Jason talk about the most important thing about working remotely--how to make the perfect cup of coffee. We also talked about how technology can both help us be more productivity, but all that productivity is starting to lead to burnout for a lot of people.  Plus, Jason talks with Shawn Blanc from The Sweet Setup about how he researches and figures out the best apps and tools for staying focused and productive. Shawn also talks about combating "dual focus," and why it matters. It was a great conversation and Shawn has a ton of really helpful insight into how to get the most out of the technology we use to stay organized and get work done.  Shawn Blanc on Twitter The Sweet Setup Onyx Coffee, the best coffee in Northwest Arkansas (according to Jess) Snappy Ember Coffee Mug at the Apple Store Contigo Travel Coffee Mug Bodum French Press Microsoft is trying to bring back the virtual commute Jason's interview with Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe G Suite is now Google Workspace Ulysses Things Notion Spark Email (A few other great email options that Jason recommends) Brave Browser Apple's Refurbish Store Will Apple Silicon mean the perfect laptop for remote working?

Bye bye MacBook Pro, hello iPad Pro. My review of the best calendar app for the Apple Watch on The Sweet Setup: https://thesweetsetup.com/apps/the-best-calendar-app-for-apple-watch/

Hoy hablamos de las limitaciones de iOS 7 y recomendamos el sitio The Sweet Setup.