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MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #25071: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Mac Basics (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 24:30


Our conversation with Joe Kissell about his new Take Control book Mac Basics continues with comments on what versions of macOS are addressed and how Joe approached the daunting task of covering all the system features. We also talk about the importance of a basics book and shares some valuable Mac tips that you may not know.  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: 00:08 Introduction to Mac Basics 06:59 Understanding macOS Versions 09:26 Navigating System Features 10:33 The Apple Ecosystem Explained 14:15 Learning from Mistakes 17:39 Valuable Mac Tips 18:15 Book Pricing and Offers 20:55 Upcoming Projects and Updates 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 X. 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

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MacVoices #24300: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 21:42


The latest Take Control Books release comes from Kirk McElhearn. Take Control of Apple Media Apps covers Apple Music and Podcasts as well as The Apple TV and Books apps. Kirk talks about the evolution of this book and how an understanding of their similarities and the near-complete feature parity can help you get more out of them. Usability, rather than continuous feature introduction, has resulted in mature (in a good way) apps that let you use their content intuitively. The Apple TV app gets special attention in the discussion. (Part 1)  MacVoices is supported by the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide. Great gift ideas to give and get from your MacVoices friends. Look for the shows in the feeds and on our YouTube and Vimeo channels, and check out the master list on the link above. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices01:33 A New Take Control Book02:39 Covering All Apple Devices07:00 Advanced Features in Apple Apps12:15 Stability vs. New Features15:40 The TV App Experience18:40 Apple's Media Apps as Stores20:12 Keeping Media Libraries Efficient Links: Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. 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

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MacVoices #24301: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 26:37


Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn, the author of the new Take Control of Apple Media Apps, continues with explorations of Apple's Books and Music apps from an audiobook perspective. The advantage of using Audible's app are covers, particularly if using the Apple Watch. Kirk also discusses the Apple Music Classical app, Siri's limitations with music command, and more. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide. Great gift ideas to give and get from your MacVoices friends. Look for the shows in the feeds and on our YouTube and Vimeo channels, and check out the master list on the link above. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:10 Introduction to Apple Media Apps 00:36 Exploring the Books and Audiobooks App 03:12 The Apple Watch Experience 06:57 The New Apple Music Classical App 12:50 Jazz Music and Potential App Ideas 17:00 Comparing Apple Music and Spotify 18:09 Who Should Read This Book? 20:05 Understanding Apple Media for Everyone 23:50 Conclusion and Resources for More Information Links: Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. 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

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MacVoices #24300: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 21:43


The latest Take Control Books release comes from Kirk McElhearn. Take Control of Apple Media Apps covers Apple Music and Podcasts as well as The Apple TV and Books apps. Kirk talks about the evolution of this book and how an understanding of their similarities and the near-complete feature parity can help you get more out of them. Usability, rather than continuous feature introduction, has resulted in mature (in a good way) apps that let you use their content intuitively. The Apple TV app gets special attention in the discussion. (Part 1)    MacVoices is supported by the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide. Great gift ideas to give and get from your MacVoices friends. Look for the shows in the feeds and on our YouTube and Vimeo channels, and check out the master list on the link above. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices 01:33 A New Take Control Book 02:39 Covering All Apple Devices 07:00 Advanced Features in Apple Apps 12:15 Stability vs. New Features 15:40 The TV App Experience 18:40 Apple's Media Apps as Stores 20:12 Keeping Media Libraries Efficient Links: Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. 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

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MacVoices #24262: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Securing Your Apple Devices, AirTags, and More (3)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 28:35


Our multi-part conversation with Take Control author Glenn Fleishman concludes with discussions of Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices, Take Control of Find My and AirTags, and Take Control of FaceTime and Messages. Glenn points out some lesser-known features such as Lockdown Mode and Private Wi-Fi Address, talks about using GateKeeper effectively, and explains some new features in FaceTime and Messages that improve the user experience. (Part 3)  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: Chapters: 00:11 Introduction to Securing Apple Devices 02:19 Merging Security and Privacy Features 11:37 Understanding Find My Network and AirTags 15:37 Google's Approach to Tracking Devices 17:22 Updates on Messaging and FaceTime Features 19:47 Enhancements in Phone Call Functionality 25:30 Exploring Undiscovered Features 27:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links: Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices Take Control of Find My and AirTags Take Control of FaceTime and Messages.  Guests: Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog. 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

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MacVoices #24260: Keyboards, Comics, and Taking Control of Your Apple Account with Glenn Fleishman (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 25:03


In the first part of a wide-ranging conversation with author Glenn Fleishman, we touch on his participation in the Shift Happens book project, his latest project, How Comics Were Made, and his Take Control of Your Apple Account. Along the way we looked back at the surprising origins of a peripheral we all use, the challenges of the early printing industry, and got some thoughts on what you can and can't do in your account interactions with Apple.  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: Chapters: 00:10 Introduction to Glenn Fleischman 01:59 The History of Keyboards and Comics 09:56 Insights on Comics History 16:59 Exploring Take Control Books 17:23 Changing Your Apple Account Links: Shift Happens How Comics Were Made Take Control of Your Apple Account by Glenn Fleishman Guests: Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog. 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

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

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 26:15


Our conversation with  Jason Snell about the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books wraps up with a look at the power of the Photos app for users of all skill levels. Enhancements such as Photographic styles change the game by providing more post-capture options than ever before. Jason also covers getting more out of our photos by printing or making custom books and projects, and how that has become more of a focus in the latest version of Photos. (Part 2) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Try Notion AI for free at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Photos Control07:58 Exploring the Book's Approach to Photos16:18 The Impact of Photographic Styles20:50 Understanding Computational Photography24:55 Jason's Broader Endeavors and Insights Links: Take Control Books Guests: Jason Snell  is the founder and editor of SixColors. He was the lead editor for Macworld for more than a decade. For a couple of years he also oversaw editorial operations for PCWorld, and launched TechHive and Greenbot. All told he worked for IDG for 17 years and Ziff-Davis for three before that. That adds up to two decades of doing technology journalism and covering Apple at close range. During his time at Macworld, he covered every major Apple product release, including every version of OS X, the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and much more. He has written breaking news, interviewed executives (including Steve Jobs), reviewed major products, written how-to articles, penned award-winning editorials, shot and edited videos, produced podcasts… you name it. He left IDG in 2014 to start SixColors. He also hosts a wide variety of podcasts, including The Incomparable, Clockwise, and Upgrade. You can follow him 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

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

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 32:44


The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell, who's newest book is Take Control of Sequoia, shifts to his assessments of Apple Intelligence in the upcoming macOS, as well as some thoughts on the general state of large language models and their uses. Joe draws on some personal examples as he analyzes what Apple Intelligence may mean for all of us.  1Password Extended Access Management 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: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Joe Kissel 10:55 Apple Intelligence Insights 11:23 Controversy Over AI in Writing 21:00 On-Device vs. Cloud AI 29:07 Cost and Availability of the Book 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. 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

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

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 29:24


Joe Kissell helps you get ready to take advantage of macOS Sequoia when it becomes available, doing the work of figuring out what is new so you don't have to. In this discussion and in the new book, Take Control of Sequoia, Joe shares his impressions of some of the more reported-on features, and why every user will have to evaluate how they fit into their own workflows. (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: 00:00 Introduction to Sequoia 02:38 The Sequoia Update 05:53 New Features and Changes 12:45 iPhone Mirroring and Its Use 16:57 Exploring Apple's Passwords App 23:43 Passkeys in Sequoia 25:19 New Features in Notes and Messages 28:12 Upcoming Discussion on Apple Intelligence 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. 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

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

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 28:53


Our conversation with Joe Kissell about his new title, Take Control of Solving Mac Problems, continues with his thoughts on recovery mode, the importance of RAM capacity, and more insights from the book. Joe also provides valuable guidance for effectively tackling Mac-related challenges in performance and speed. (Part 2)  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Troubleshooting Techniques: Recovery Mode 03:57 RAM Recommendations 05:11 M-series Macs RAM Efficiency 10:35 Interview Insights: Book Structure 19:35 Novel Problems: Diagnostic Techniques 27:59 Conclusion & Resources 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. 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

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MacVoices #24179: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Solving Mac Problems (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 29:03


Joe Kissell discusses his new book on Mac problem-solving, Take Control of Solving Mac Problelms. He merges and updates elements from tis previous works into a comprehensive guide, emphasizing the importance of techniques like running Disk Utility and more. The evolution of Mac technology, impacts of SSDs and M-series processors, and tips for upgrading older Macs are highlighted. Joe offers some practical advice that anyone can do, even if they aren't technically oriented. (Part 1)  Show Notes: Chapters: 01:56 Conversation with Joe Kissell begins 02:42 Introducing "Take Control of Solving Mac Problems” 07:11 Combining troubleshooting, maintenance, and speed topics 08:59 Transition to discussing maintenance and troubleshooting techniques 12:24 Relevance of the book to Intel and M-series Mac owners 17:00 Considerations for older Macs and software support 20:47 Impact of SSDs and M-series processors on speed 24:02 Health and troubleshooting tips for Mac users 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. 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

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MacVoices #24102: More With Jeff Carlson On iPhone Photography (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 27:58


Our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new Take Control of iPhone Photography from Take Control Books continues with topics that range from digital zoom to Macro Mode to low light capabilities, and what else you will learn in his book. (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: Chapters:00:00 Introduction to iPhone Photography Tips02:17 Capturing Moments with Digital Zoom06:39 Balancing Quality and Convenience in iPhone Photography08:33 Exploring Camera Choices and Macro Mode11:43 Pitfalls of Using External Lens Systems13:58 Understanding Camera Behavior in Low Light15:46 Enhancing iPhone Photography with External Lenses22:37 Enhancing iPhone Photography with Accessories23:49 Availability and Pricing of iPhone Photography Book24:55 Continuous Learning in iPhone Photography25:18 Keeping Up with Jeff Carlson's Projects Links: Take Control of iPhone Photography by Jeff Carlson Guests: Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He's covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He's also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive and Photocombobulate, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is. 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

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MacVoices #24102: More iPhone Photography with Jeff Carlson (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 27:57


Our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new Take Control of iPhone Photography from Take Control Books continues with topics that range from digital zoom to Macro Mode to low light capabilities, and what else you will learn in his book. (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: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to iPhone Photography Tips02:17 Capturing Moments with Digital Zoom 06:39 Balancing Quality and Convenience in iPhone Photography 08:33 Exploring Camera Choices and Macro Mode 11:43 Pitfalls of Using External Lens Systems 13:58 Understanding Camera Behavior in Low Light 15:46 Enhancing iPhone Photography with External Lenses 22:37 Enhancing iPhone Photography with Accessories 23:49 Availability and Pricing of iPhone Photography Book 24:55 Continuous Learning in iPhone Photography 25:18 Keeping Up with Jeff Carlson's Projects Links: Take Control of iPhone Photography by Jeff Carlson Guests: Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He's covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He's also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive and Photocombobulate, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is. 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 Introduction to iPhone Photography Tips 00:02:17 Capturing Moments with Digital Zoom 00:06:39 Balancing Quality and Convenience in iPhone Photography 00:08:33 Exploring Camera Choices and Macro Mode 00:11:43 Pitfalls of Using External Lens Systems 00:13:58 Understanding Camera Behavior in Low Light 00:15:46 Enhancing iPhone Photography with External Lenses 00:22:37 Enhancing iPhone Photography with Accessories 00:23:49 Availability and Pricing of iPhone Photography Book 00:24:55 Continuous Learning in iPhone Photography 00:25:18 Keeping Up with Jeff Carlson's Projects

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MacVoices #24095: MVL - The DOJ Legal Action Against Apple (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 31:35


MacVoices Live! digs into the DOJ action against Apple to try to understand what is behind it. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, and Jeff Gamet consider the made-up categories of the iPhone market, the questionable quality of the complaint as a competent legal document, and more. The panel considers a unique theory, the pleadings that are obviously wrong, and more. (Part 1)  Take Control Books brings you this edition of MacVoices. Get the answers you need now from leading experts. Show Notes: Chapters:11:34 Questionable Allegations and Pricing Debate 15:40 A Flawed Lawsuit Strategy 20:09 Speculation on Political Intent 24:49 Political Grandstanding or Legal Misstep? 27:05 Lingering Effects of Legal Battle Links: Justice Department Risks Picking the Wrong Fight With Apple https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-24/how-strong-is-the-justice-department-case-against-apple-it-could-be-stronger-lu5ii64n?embedded-checkout=true Next-Gen Apple CarPlay Forcing Driver Instrument Cluster Takeover Triggers Lawsuit  https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/03/next-gen-apple-carplay-forcing-driver-instrument-cluster-takeover-triggers-lawsuit/ mThe ‘landmark' Apple lawsuit ignores two realities https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/26/apple-iphone-antitrust-feds-steve-jobs/ Why the Biden Administration Is Suing Apple and Investigating Big Grocers https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/why-the-biden-administration-is-suing-apple-and-investigating-big-grocers DOJ Pleadings https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/9765671b79f64ad9/6cfe3c6c-full.pdf  Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple https://www.macstories.net/stories/understanding-the-dojs-antitrust-complaint-against-apple/  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. 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, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. 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). 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. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and 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

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MacVoices #24095: MVL - The DOJ Legal Action Against Apple (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 31:36


MacVoices Live! digs into the DOJ action against Apple to try to understand what is behind it. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, and Jeff Gamet consider the made-up categories of the iPhone market, the questionable quality of the complaint as a competent legal document, and more. The panel considers a unique theory, the pleadings that are obviously wrong, and more. (Part 1)  Take Control Books brings you this edition of MacVoices. Get the answers you need now from leading experts. Show Notes: Chapters:11:34 Questionable Allegations and Pricing Debate 15:40 A Flawed Lawsuit Strategy 20:09 Speculation on Political Intent 24:49 Political Grandstanding or Legal Misstep? 27:05 Lingering Effects of Legal Battle Links: Justice Department Risks Picking the Wrong Fight With Apple https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-24/how-strong-is-the-justice-department-case-against-apple-it-could-be-stronger-lu5ii64n?embedded-checkout=true Next-Gen Apple CarPlay Forcing Driver Instrument Cluster Takeover Triggers Lawsuit  https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/03/next-gen-apple-carplay-forcing-driver-instrument-cluster-takeover-triggers-lawsuit/ mThe ‘landmark' Apple lawsuit ignores two realities https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/26/apple-iphone-antitrust-feds-steve-jobs/ Why the Biden Administration Is Suing Apple and Investigating Big Grocers https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/why-the-biden-administration-is-suing-apple-and-investigating-big-grocers DOJ Pleadings https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/9765671b79f64ad9/6cfe3c6c-full.pdf  Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple https://www.macstories.net/stories/understanding-the-dojs-antitrust-complaint-against-apple/  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. 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, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. 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). 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. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and 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 00:11:34 Questionable Allegations and Pricing Debate 00:15:40 A Flawed Lawsuit Strategy 00:20:09 Speculation on Political Intent 00:24:49 Political Grandstanding or Legal Misstep? 00:27:05 Lingering Effects of Legal Battle

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MacVoices #23287: MacVoices Live! - Android As A Tracking Device; The White House and AI (2)

MacVoices Video

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 35:09


In the second part of this MacVoices Live! session, the panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea discuss the Internet's reaction, as well as their own, to word that Apple views Android as a tracking device. Then, the group discusses The White House's reaction to the perceptions surrounding artificial intelligence, and whether their steps are adequate. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books. Expert advice from leading tech authors. Visit TakeControlBooks.com and start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:36 Apple's Internal Document: Competitors as Examples0:02:43 Apple's Knowledge of Google's Actions0:04:09 Apple's Contradictory Thoughts on Privacy0:05:19 Apple's Partnership with Google Raises Questions0:07:09 Inshittification: Decreasing Quality of Online Platforms0:07:58 The Clean Tag and Shitification0:09:11 Adult Rating Concerns and Caution0:09:46 Introduction and Warning about Political Topic0:11:57 Analysis of Public Opinion on AI0:12:28 Confusion and Mixed Messages in the Administration0:12:45 Executive Order Expands Government Control over Private Industry0:15:55 Bureaucracy's Takeover: A Bureaucratic Mess0:18:05 Government's Interest in AI Systems for Government and Military Use0:20:18 Government's Inability to Regulate and Develop AI Systems0:21:49 Broad Scope of the Executive Order Raises Concerns0:25:13 Importance of Content Creators and Parsing Information0:29:57 AI Usage, Business Impact, and Paranoia0:30:09 Privacy Concerns Surrounding ChatGPT0:31:10 The Benefits and Risks of Using ChatGPT0:33:32 Finding a Balance between Asset Protection and Effectiveness  Links: Internal doc reveals Apple called Android a ‘massive tracking device' in 2013 https://www.imore.com/apple/internal-doc-reveals-apple-called-android-a-massive-tracking-device-in-2013 White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence https://www.natlawreview.com/article/white-house-executive-order-artificial-intelligence Imagine If Joe Biden's AI Executive Order Were Inspired by The Terminator https://www.wired.com/story/imagine-if-joe-bidens-ai-executive-order-were-inspired-by-the-terminator/ Kamala Harris announces AI Safety Institute to protect American consumers https://www.engadget.com/kamala-harris-announces-ai-safety-institute-to-protect-american-consumers-060011065.html Furthering our AI ambitions – Announcing Bing Chat Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/07/18/furthering-our-ai-ambitions-announcing-bing-chat-enterprise-and-microsoft-365-copilot-pricing/   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, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. 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

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MacVoices #23287: MacVoices Live! - Android As A Tracking Device; The White House and AI (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 35:10


In the second part of this MacVoices Live! session, the panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea discuss the Internet's reaction, as well as their own, to word that Apple views Android as a tracking device. Then, the group discusses The White House's reaction to the perceptions surrounding artificial intelligence, and whether their steps are adequate. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books. Expert advice from leading tech authors. Visit TakeControlBooks.com and start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:36 Apple's Internal Document: Competitors as Examples 0:02:43 Apple's Knowledge of Google's Actions 0:04:09 Apple's Contradictory Thoughts on Privacy 0:05:19 Apple's Partnership with Google Raises Questions 0:07:09 Inshittification: Decreasing Quality of Online Platforms 0:07:58 The Clean Tag and Shitification 0:09:11 Adult Rating Concerns and Caution 0:09:46 Introduction and Warning about Political Topic 0:11:57 Analysis of Public Opinion on AI 0:12:28 Confusion and Mixed Messages in the Administration 0:12:45 Executive Order Expands Government Control over Private Industry 0:15:55 Bureaucracy's Takeover: A Bureaucratic Mess 0:18:05 Government's Interest in AI Systems for Government and Military Use 0:20:18 Government's Inability to Regulate and Develop AI Systems 0:21:49 Broad Scope of the Executive Order Raises Concerns 0:25:13 Importance of Content Creators and Parsing Information 0:29:57 AI Usage, Business Impact, and Paranoia 0:30:09 Privacy Concerns Surrounding ChatGPT 0:31:10 The Benefits and Risks of Using ChatGPT 0:33:32 Finding a Balance between Asset Protection and Effectiveness Links: Internal doc reveals Apple called Android a ‘massive tracking device' in 2013 https://www.imore.com/apple/internal-doc-reveals-apple-called-android-a-massive-tracking-device-in-2013 White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence https://www.natlawreview.com/article/white-house-executive-order-artificial-intelligence Imagine If Joe Biden's AI Executive Order Were Inspired by The Terminator https://www.wired.com/story/imagine-if-joe-bidens-ai-executive-order-were-inspired-by-the-terminator/ Kamala Harris announces AI Safety Institute to protect American consumers https://www.engadget.com/kamala-harris-announces-ai-safety-institute-to-protect-american-consumers-060011065.html Furthering our AI ambitions – Announcing Bing Chat Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/07/18/furthering-our-ai-ambitions-announcing-bing-chat-enterprise-and-microsoft-365-copilot-pricing/ 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, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. 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 00:01:36 Apple's Internal Document: Competitors as Examples 00:02:43 Apple's Knowledge of Google's Actions 00:04:09 Apple's Contradictory Thoughts on Privacy 00:05:19 Apple's Partnership with Google Raises Questions 00:07:08 Inshittification: Decreasing Quality of Online Platforms 00:07:58 The Clean Tag and Shitification 00:09:11 Adult Rating Concerns and Caution 00:09:45 Introduction and Warning about Political Topic 00:11:57 Analysis of Public Opinion on AI 00:12:27 Confusion and Mixed Messages in the Administration 00:12:45 Executive Order Expands Government Control over Private Industry 00:15:55 Bureaucracy's Takeover: A Bureaucratic Mess 00:18:05 Government's Interest in AI Systems for Government and Military Use 00:20:18 Government's Inability to Regulate and Develop AI Systems 00:21:49 Broad Scope of the Executive Order Raises Concerns 00:25:13 Importance of Content Creators and Parsing Information 00:29:56 AI Usage, Business Impact, and Paranoia 00:30:09 Privacy Concerns Surrounding ChatGPT 00:31:10 The Benefits and Risks of Using ChatGPT 00:33:32 Finding a Balance between Asset Protection and Effectiveness

MacVoices Video
MacVoices #23280: More with Josh Centers on Taking Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 (2)

MacVoices Video

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023


Our conversation with Josh Centers about his new Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 continues with a look at the challenges of keeping up with iOS changes and their impact on different devices. We address the confusion between iOS and hardware changes and consider the fragmentation in the iPhone lineup. We touch on the limited improvement in the iPad camera and the iPad's functionality compared to a Mac. We highlight specific features and discuss frustrations with accessing menus and features on various devices. (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: Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction to "Taking Control of iOS 17 and iPad OS 17"0:00:12 Portable Keychain Charger Cable for On-the-Go Charging0:02:04 Handling Fragmentation and Compatibility Challenges in iOS Devices0:04:14 Exploring Special iPhone Features in a Separate Chapter0:06:01 Covering Older iPhone Models in the Book0:07:48 Addressing Differences in Gestures and Muscle Memory in iPhones0:09:53 Usability Issue: Action Button Placement0:10:35 iPadOS 17: Notable Updates and Personalization0:10:45 Conclusion and closing remarks0:12:17 Window control feature on iPad Pro (name unknown)0:12:30 Improved Stage Manager in iPadOS0:13:51 Lack of Improvement in iPad Camera0:15:25 New Tools in Notes App, Geared toward iPad0:17:00 The iPad as a Mac replacement?0:17:29 iPad vs MacBook Air: Which is More Useful?0:18:45 iPad's Limitations as a Work Device0:19:09 Frustration with Google Docs on iPad0:21:06 Desire for iPad to be a primary work device0:22:47 Upgrade policy for the book and future updates0:24:22 Anticipating a Year Until the Desired Event0:24:30 Introduction and Overview of Josh's various projects Guests: Josh Centers manages the TextExpander Blog and is the Editor-In-Chief of Unprepared.life, as well as a Take Control Books author. He is a former Managing Editor of TidBITS and the publisher of Apple Buying Advice. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on X/Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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

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MacVoices #23280: More with Josh Centers on Taking Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 (2)

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 28:29


Our conversation with Josh Centers about his new Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 continues with a look at the challenges of keeping up with iOS changes and their impact on different devices. We address the confusion between iOS and hardware changes and consider the fragmentation in the iPhone lineup. We touch on the limited improvement in the iPad camera and the iPad's functionality compared to a Mac. We highlight specific features and discuss frustrations with accessing menus and features on various devices. (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: Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction to "Taking Control of iOS 17 and iPad OS 17"0:00:12 Portable Keychain Charger Cable for On-the-Go Charging0:02:04 Handling Fragmentation and Compatibility Challenges in iOS Devices0:04:14 Exploring Special iPhone Features in a Separate Chapter0:06:01 Covering Older iPhone Models in the Book0:07:48 Addressing Differences in Gestures and Muscle Memory in iPhones0:09:53 Usability Issue: Action Button Placement0:10:35 iPadOS 17: Notable Updates and Personalization0:10:45 Conclusion and closing remarks0:12:17 Window control feature on iPad Pro (name unknown)0:12:30 Improved Stage Manager in iPadOS0:13:51 Lack of Improvement in iPad Camera0:15:25 New Tools in Notes App, Geared toward iPad0:17:00 The iPad as a Mac replacement?0:17:29 iPad vs MacBook Air: Which is More Useful?0:18:45 iPad's Limitations as a Work Device0:19:09 Frustration with Google Docs on iPad0:21:06 Desire for iPad to be a primary work device0:22:47 Upgrade policy for the book and future updates0:24:22 Anticipating a Year Until the Desired Event0:24:30 Introduction and Overview of Josh's various projects Guests: Josh Centers manages the TextExpander Blog and is the Editor-In-Chief of Unprepared.life, as well as a Take Control Books author. He is a former Managing Editor of TidBITS and the publisher of Apple Buying Advice. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on X/Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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

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MacVoices #23279: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 17 and iPad OS 17 (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 27:44


Josh Centers looks at the new features in Apple's latest mobile operating systems in new book, Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. We start with small refinements in iOS 17, collaborative efforts in Apple feature set and limitations of the voice assistant, Josh also touches in changes in the camera zoom features, his experience with the iPhone 15 Pro as it relates to iOS 17, and the new Action Button. (Part 1)  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: Chapters: 0:02:01 iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Small refinements and distractions0:04:57 Sharing AirTags and enhancing the Apple ecosystem in iOS 170:06:43 The Shift to Ecosystem Features0:08:34 Apple's Devices as a Unified Ecosystem0:11:11 Confusion with Device Activation Commands0:12:28 Naming Options for Amazon Devices0:13:14 The Camera: The Big Feature in the New Release0:13:34 Late Adopter: Upgrading to a New iPhone0:15:17 An abundance of camera features on the iPhone.0:17:35 The struggle with big and heavy phones0:19:12 Confusion about iPhone 15's camera features and seeking advice0:20:02 Action button: Step sideways or step up?0:21:39 Experimenting with the Action button's functionality0:25:28 Pro Button: Voice Memos and Note-Taking Guests: Josh Centers manages the TextExpander Blog and the Editor-In-Chief of Unprepared.life as well as a Take Control Books author. He iis a former Managing Editor of TidBITS and the publisher of Apple Buying Advice. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on X/Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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

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MacVoices #23279: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 17 and iPad OS 17 (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 27:45


Josh Centers looks at the new features in Apple's latest mobile operating systems in new book, Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. We start with small refinements in iOS 17, collaborative efforts in Apple feature set and limitations of the voice assistant, Josh also touches in changes in the camera zoom features, his experience with the iPhone 15 Pro as it relates to iOS 17, and the new Action Button. (Part 1)  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: Chapters: 0:02:01 iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Small refinements and distractions 0:04:57 Sharing AirTags and enhancing the Apple ecosystem in iOS 17 0:06:43 The Shift to Ecosystem Features 0:08:34 Apple's Devices as a Unified Ecosystem 0:11:11 Confusion with Device Activation Commands 0:12:28 Naming Options for Amazon Devices 0:13:14 The Camera: The Big Feature in the New Release 0:13:34 Late Adopter: Upgrading to a New iPhone 0:15:17 An abundance of camera features on the iPhone. 0:17:35 The struggle with big and heavy phones 0:19:12 Confusion about iPhone 15's camera features and seeking advice 0:20:02 Action button: Step sideways or step up? 0:21:39 Experimenting with the Action button's functionality 0:25:28 Pro Button: Voice Memos and Note-Taking Guests: Josh Centers manages the TextExpander Blog and the Editor-In-Chief of Unprepared.life as well as a Take Control Books author. He iis a former Managing Editor of TidBITS and the publisher of Apple Buying Advice. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on X/Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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 Introduction to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 by Josh Centers 00:00:11 Introducing Mac Voices Magazine for Apple enthusiasts 00:02:00 iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Small refinements and distractions 00:04:57 Sharing AirTags and enhancing the Apple ecosystem in iOS 17 00:06:42 The Shift to Ecosystem Features 00:08:34 Apple's Devices as a Unified Ecosystem 00:11:11 Confusion with Device Activation Commands 00:12:27 Naming Options for Amazon Devices 00:13:13 The Camera: The Big Feature in the New Release 00:13:33 Late Adopter: Upgrading to a New iPhone 00:15:17 An abundance of camera features on the iPhone. 00:17:34 The struggle with big and heavy phones 00:19:12 Confusion about iPhone 15's camera features and seeking advice 00:20:01 Action button: Step sideways or step up? 00:21:38 Experimenting with the Action button's functionality 00:25:27 Pro Button: Voice Memos and Note-Taking

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MacVoices #23275: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of Pages (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 26:57


Michael E. Cohen has updated his Take Control of Pages to the fourth edition to reflect the latest additions and changes to Apple's word processing and page layout program. Michael discusses explore like renaming features for better usability and cultural sensitivity, and the success of Apple's efforts to unify app features and integrate with iCloud for enhanced productivity. Some of Pages' newest and most useful features are highlighted. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction to Take Control of Pages, fourth edition0:02:17 The extensive process of updating screenshots and icons in the book0:03:27 Evolution of Pages from a paid to a free and compatible program0:05:30 The need for physical collateral in certain situations0:07:21 Pages as a viable alternative for mail merge with context integration0:08:27 Mail Merge: A Handy Tool for Frequent Users0:09:39 The Future of Apple: 3D Objects and Augmented Reality0:10:06 Creating Illusions with Multiple 3D Models0:10:38 PDF Retains 3D Model Poses in a Flat Document0:11:55 Apple Products Influenced by Vision Pro and AR VR0:13:56 Pages: A Powerful Page Layout Program0:15:33 The Appeal of Word Processing Alternatives0:17:10 Functional Changes: Renaming Features and Layout Objects0:19:03 Mac and iPad OS Versions Becoming More Similar0:20:39 User Interface Changes for Better User Experience0:23:45 Seamless Device Integration in the Apple Ecosystem Guests: Michael E. Cohen  has worked as a teacher, a programmer, a Web designer, a multimedia producer, and a certified usability analyst. He's the author or co-author of several books, including Take Control of Pages, and Take Control of PDFpen, and can be reached on X/Twitter as @lymond. 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

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PhotoActive
Episode 152: Android and AI

PhotoActive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 28:09


Google's Pixel phones are held up as the Android smartphones to follow, and their cameras are often pitted against the iPhone as examples of the state of the art. However, as Kirk discovered when he bought a Pixel 8, the details matter... such as the Pixel 8 not being able to use the full resolution of its main camera. Also in this episode, we check in with some new developments in the generative photography world with Adobe's release of Firefly 2 and GenAI integration in Photoshop. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-152-android-ai)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control Books (https://takecontrolbooks.com/) MacVoices Video with Take Control (https://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-23264-a-20th-anniversary-take-control-authors-reunion-1/) Can an iPhone user learn to love Android? | Macworld (https://www.macworld.com/article/222966/can-an-iphone-user-learn-to-love-android.html) An iPhone user's (surprisingly positive) experience with Windows Phone (https://www.macworld.com/article/225235/an-iphone-users-surprisingly-positive-experience-with-windows-phone.html) Pixel 8 Specs (https://store.google.com/product/pixel_8_specs?hl=en-US&pli=1) Made by Google '23: Keynote (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxlaUCJZ27E) Google Pixel 8 Pro Review for Photographers: Android's Best Camera (https://petapixel.com/2023/10/17/google-pixel-8-pro-review-for-photographers-androids-best-camera/) The Best Android Phone | Wirecutter (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-phone/) Adobe MAX 2023: Here's what Lightroom users need to know (https://www.dpreview.com/news/4857219044/adobe-max-2023-lightroom) Episode 138: DPReview and AI (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-138-ai) Adobe announces improved Firefly AI, new Content Credentials, and more at MAX 2023 (https://www.dpreview.com/news/5324251005/adobe-max-2023-news) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

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MacVoices #23271 - MacVoices Update 2023-10

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 6:41


In the October 2023 Update, Chuck reviews the events of the last month, provides and update on individual episode cover art, and updates MacVoices Featured Gear. The update looks ahead to some what is coming in November, and provides the latest information on sponsorships and Patreon support. Show Notes: 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

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MacVoices Video
MacVoices #23266: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (3)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 29:53


The 20th Anniversary gathering of Take Control authors wraps up with reflections on the early days of Take Control Books and the collaborative editing process.  Joe Kissell, Adam and Tonya Engst, Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E. Cohen, Scott Knaster, Ted Landau, Kirk McElhearn, Matt Neuburg, and Jeff Porten discuss the importance of incorporating different viewpoints, and the contributions of copy editors and software developers are highlighted. The panel touches on writing a Take Control book about AI, using AI to do it, and why it won't happen. How and why Take Control books are discontinued is explained, and Joe wraps up with information on the 20th Anniversary Sale. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:02:06 Different Perspectives and Sponsored Books0:05:48 The Power of Stories in Engaging Guests0:07:30 Leading-Edge Topics and Historical Relevance0:10:58 Reflecting on the Past and Stories to Tell0:14:51 Selling books on outdated operating systems0:16:40 Deleting outdated titles from the website0:17:25 Outdated Titles and Customer Awareness0:18:42 Challenges with outdated software and discontinuing low-performing books0:20:02 Exploring the possibility of writing a book on AI0:22:21 Mixed experiences with chat GPT's accuracy and humorous outcomes0:24:17 Using ChatGPT for Writing Inspiration and Research0:26:11 Celebrating 20th Anniversary with Special Sale Announcement0:27:30 Thanking the Community for Creating a Wonderful Environment0:28:06 Thanking Joe for Organizing the Anniversary Celebration. Guests: Jeff Carlson Josh Centers Michael E. Cohen Adam Engst Tonya Engst   Joe Kissell Scott Knaster Ted Landau Kirk McElhearn Matt Neuburg Jeff Porten 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

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MacVoices #23266: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (3)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 29:54


The 20th Anniversary gathering of Take Control authors wraps up with reflections on the early days of Take Control Books and the collaborative editing process.  Joe Kissell, Adam and Tonya Engst, Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E. Cohen, Scott Knaster, Ted Landau, Kirk McElhearn, Matt Neuburg, and Jeff Porten discuss the importance of incorporating different viewpoints, and the contributions of copy editors and software developers are highlighted. The panel touches on writing a Take Control book about AI, using AI to do it, and why it won't happen. How and why Take Control books are discontinued is explained, and Joe wraps up with information on the 20th Anniversary Sale. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:02:06 Different Perspectives and Sponsored Books 0:05:48 The Power of Stories in Engaging Guests 0:07:30 Leading-Edge Topics and Historical Relevance 0:10:58 Reflecting on the Past and Stories to Tell 0:14:51 Selling books on outdated operating systems 0:16:40 Deleting outdated titles from the website 0:17:25 Outdated Titles and Customer Awareness 0:18:42 Challenges with outdated software and discontinuing low-performing books 0:20:02 Exploring the possibility of writing a book on AI 0:22:21 Mixed experiences with chat GPT's accuracy and humorous outcomes 0:24:17 Using ChatGPT for Writing Inspiration and Research 0:26:11 Celebrating 20th Anniversary with Special Sale Announcement 0:27:30 Thanking the Community for Creating a Wonderful Environment 0:28:06 Thanking Joe for Organizing the Anniversary Celebration. Guests: Jeff Carlson Josh Centers Michael E. Cohen Adam Engst Tonya Engst   Joe Kissell Scott Knaster Ted Landau Kirk McElhearn Matt Neuburg Jeff Porten 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 Introduction to the Take Control Authors Reunion 00:02:05 Different Perspectives and Sponsored Books 00:05:48 The Power of Stories in Engaging Guests 00:07:29 Leading-Edge Topics and Historical Relevance 00:10:57 Reflecting on the Past and Stories to Tell 00:14:50 Selling books on outdated operating systems 00:16:39 Deleting outdated titles from the website 00:17:25 Outdated Titles and Customer Awareness 00:18:41 Challenges with outdated software and discontinuing low-performing books 00:20:02 Exploring the possibility of writing a book on AI 00:22:20 Mixed experiences with chat GPT's accuracy and humorous outcomes 00:24:17 Using ChatGPT for Writing Inspiration and Research 00:26:11 Celebrating 20th Anniversary with Special Sale Announcement 00:27:30 Thanking the Community for Creating a Wonderful Environment 00:28:05 Thanking Joe for Organizing the Anniversary Celebration 00:29:29 Find our sponsors on our front page and show notes.

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MacVoices #23264: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 31:02


Twenty years of Take Control Books deserves a reunion, and we've got it. Current publisher Joe Kissell and Take Control Co-Founders Adam and Tonya Engst organized a get-together that featured the star-studded roster of Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E. Cohen, Lea Galanter, Scott Knaster, Ted Landau, Kirk McElhearn, Matt Neuburg, and Jeff Porten to discuss how they became involved in Take Control and  how it differed from other publishing houses. (Part 1)  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction to Mac Voices and Take Control Week0:02:26 Jeff Carlson talks about his Take Control books and logo design0:04:11 Introductions and Book Projects0:05:14 The Beginnings of the Take Control Series0:05:41 From Publishing to Writing Books on Macs0:07:02 A Trip Down Memory Lane with Take Control Books0:11:21 Tonya's Role as Editor-in-Chief and Collaboration with Authors0:13:24 Discussion on the Origins and Key Aspects of Take Control0:19:03 The Thrill of eBooks and All-Digital Reading0:21:24 Influence of Tonya's Writing Style and the Evolution of Chapter Titles0:23:37 The editing process and the need for brevity0:26:11 Writing directly into final layout for a better publishing experience Links: Guests: Jeff Carlson Josh Centers Michael E. Cohen Adam Engst Tonya Engst Lea Galanter Joe Kissell Scott Knaster Ted Landau Kirk McElhearn Matt Neuburg Jeff Porten 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

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MacVoices #23265: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 31:25


The 20th Anniversary gathering of Take Control authors continues as Joe Kissell, Adam and Tonya Engst, Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E. Cohen, Lea Galanter, Scott Knaster, Ted Landau, Kirk McElhearn, Matt Neuburg, and Jeff Porten explore how e-books have revolutionized the publishing industry, highlighting the advantages of easier revisions and instant sales feedback. Details that you probably didn't know about how book sales used to be handled, and the inefficients that were inherent in the system are revealed, so that you may never look at a paper book the same way again. How the close relationship between the customers and Take control actors authors contributed to the unexpected success of Take Control books wraps up this session. (Part 2)  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 A Fun and Informative Reunion with Take Control Authors 0:00:39 Streamlining the Writing Process with Tonya's Approach 0:02:08 Challenges with Formatting and Layout Changes 0:03:18 The benefits of track changes and editing process 0:04:50 Immediate feedback and success tracking with Take Control Books 0:06:34 Building an audience and receiving feedback in publishing industry 0:08:37 Streaming "Take Control of Apple TV" initially 0:09:10 The early days of print books and Peach Pit Press 0:12:17 Take Control's unexpected success and lack of returns 0:14:21 The challenges of book returns in traditional bookstores 0:17:47 Autographing eBooks and the limited success of book signings 0:26:35 Personal Recommendations and Trust in Take Control Books Guests: Jeff Carlson Josh Centers Michael E. Cohen Adam Engst Tonya Engst Lea Galanter Joe Kissell Scott Knaster Ted Landau Kirk McElhearn Matt Neuburg Jeff Porten 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 A Fun and Informative Reunion with Take Control Authors 00:00:38 Streamlining the Writing Process with Tanya's Approach 00:02:08 Challenges with Formatting and Layout Changes 00:03:18 The benefits of track changes and editing process 00:04:49 Immediate feedback and success tracking with take control books 00:06:33 Building an audience and receiving feedback in publishing industry 00:08:36 Streaming "Take Control of Apple TV" initially 00:09:10 The early days of print books and Peach Pit Press 00:12:16 Take Control's unexpected success and lack of returns 00:14:20 The challenges of book returns in traditional bookstores 00:17:46 Autographing eBooks and the limited success of book signings 00:26:34 Personal Recommendations and Trust in Take Control Books 00:28:17 Appreciation for the Work and Excellence of Take Control Authors

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MacVoices #23263: A Take Control Books Anniversary Celebration

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023


Co-Founders Adam Engst and Tonya Engst and current Publisher Joe Kissell celebrate the 20th anniversary of Take Control Books, revealing the origins of the company. The success of their ebook model, the challenges of setting up their first merchant account, and how the sale of the company to Joe came about are all part of the story. Take Control was years (maybe more) ahead of its time, and there are plenty of behind-the-scenes details are included in the conversation. The episode concludes with the announcement of a special limited-time sale on all existing titles.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 A Special Celebration of Take Control Books0:03:43 Joe Kissel Joins as the First Author0:10:05 The unexpected success: Selling a thousand copies in a day0:12:33 Lucky break: Getting the merchant account turned back on0:14:09 The Birth of a Publishing Empire0:18:04 Innovating with Updates for Print Books0:22:40 Ahead of Our Time: 100% Remote Workforce0:22:53 The Challenges of Limited Office Space and Staffing0:23:48 Lower Costs and Greater Efficiency in Publishing Process0:34:44 The Revolutionary Nature of These PDFs0:37:03 The challenges of e-books vs. physical books0:42:57 Right place, right time, right ideas0:47:24 Transition: Selling Take Control Books to Joe0:49:40 The Surprise Announcement of Take Control Sale0:53:31 Celebrating 20 Years with Special Pricing0:57:43 Free Copy of Take Control of Thanksgiving Dinner Links: MacVoices #17102: Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Joe Kissell, and a Major Take Control Books Announcement Guests: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. He has written numerous books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles - thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and now Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993, and the Take Control electronic book series. His awards include the MDJ Power 25 ranking as the most influential person in the Macintosh industry outside of Apple every year since 2000, inclusion on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community, and being named one of MacDirectory's top ten visionaries. And yes, he has been turned into an action figure. Want more? Follow Adam on Twitter for 140-character musings on a variety of topics. Tonya Engst co-founded the TidBITS online publication in 1990 with Adam Engst. She also co-founded the Take Control Books series with Adam in 2003 and saw the series through its early years. Tonya was editor-in-chief of the Take Control series from 2003–2017. She is currently Digital Content Editor at the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, ILR School, Cornell University. 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

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MacVoices #23264: A 20th Anniversary Take Control Authors Reunion (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 31:03


Twenty years of Take Control Books deserves a reunion, and we've got it. Current publisher Joe Kissell and Take Control Co-Founders Adam and Tonya Engst organized a get-together that featured the star-studded roster of Jeff Carlson, Josh Centers, Michael E. Cohen, Lea Galanter, Scott Knaster, Ted Landau, Kirk McElhearn, Matt Neuburg, and Jeff Porten to discuss how they became involved in Take Control and  how it differed from other publishing houses. (Part 1)  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction to Mac Voices and Take Control Week 0:02:26 Jeff Carlson talks about his Take Control books and logo design 0:04:11 Introductions and Book Projects 0:05:14 The Beginnings of the Take Control Series 0:05:41 From Publishing to Writing Books on Macs 0:07:02 A Trip Down Memory Lane with Take Control Books 0:11:21 Tonya's Role as Editor-in-Chief and Collaboration with Authors 0:13:24 Discussion on the Origins and Key Aspects of Take Control 0:19:03 The Thrill of eBooks and All-Digital Reading 0:21:24 Influence of Tonya's Writing Style and the Evolution of Chapter Titles 0:23:37 The editing process and the need for brevity 0:26:11 Writing directly into final layout for a better publishing experience Links: Guests: Jeff Carlson Josh Centers Michael E. Cohen Adam Engst Tonya Engst Lea Galanter Joe Kissell Scott Knaster Ted Landau Kirk McElhearn Matt Neuburg Jeff Porten 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 Introduction to Take Control Authors Panel 00:02:26 0:02:26 Jeff Carlson talks about his Take Control books and logo design 00:04:10 0:04:11 Introductions and Book Projects 00:05:14 The Beginnings of the Take Control Series 00:05:41 From Publishing to Writing Books on Macs 00:07:01 A Trip Down Memory Lane with Take Control Books 00:09:01 Introduction and Origins of Take Control 00:12:07 Transition to a Different Field and Current Work at Cornell 00:13:24 Discussion on the Origins and Key Aspects of Take Control 00:19:03 The Thrill of eBooks and Digital Publishing 00:23:36 Learning the art of brevity in the editing process 00:26:11 Writing directly into final layout for a better publishing experience

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MacVoices #23263: A Take Control Books Anniversary Celebration

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 61:11


Co-Founders Adam Engst and Tonya Engst and current Publisher Joe Kissell celebrate the 20th anniversary of Take Control Books, revealing the origins of the company. The success of their ebook model, the challenges of setting up their first merchant account, and how the sale of the company to Joe came about are all part of the story. Take Control was years (maybe more) ahead of its time, and there are plenty of behind-the-scenes details are included in the conversation. The episode concludes with the announcement of a special limited-time sale on all existing titles.  [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23263.mp3[/embed] Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:00 A Special Celebration of Take Control Books 0:03:43 Joe Kissel Joins as the First Author 0:10:05 The unexpected success: Selling a thousand copies in a day 0:12:33 Lucky break: Getting the merchant account turned back on 0:14:09 The Birth of a Publishing Empire 0:18:04 Innovating with Updates for Print Books 0:22:40 Ahead of Our Time: 100% Remote Workforce 0:22:53 The Challenges of Limited Office Space and Staffing 0:23:48 Lower Costs and Greater Efficiency in Publishing Process 0:34:44 The Revolutionary Nature of These PDFs 0:37:03 The challenges of e-books vs. physical books 0:42:57 Right place, right time, right ideas 0:47:24 Transition: Selling Take Control Books to Joe 0:49:40 The Surprise Announcement of Take Control Sale 0:53:31 Celebrating 20 Years with Special Pricing 0:57:43 Free Copy of Take Control of Thanksgiving Dinner Links: MacVoices #17102: Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Joe Kissell, and a Major Take Control Books Announcement Guests: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. He has written numerous books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles - thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and now Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993, and the Take Control electronic book series. His awards include the MDJ Power 25 ranking as the most influential person in the Macintosh industry outside of Apple every year since 2000, inclusion on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community, and being named one of MacDirectory's top ten visionaries. And yes, he has been turned into an action figure. Want more? Follow Adam on Twitter for 140-character musings on a variety of topics. Tonya Engst co-founded the TidBITS online publication in 1990 with Adam Engst. She also co-founded the Take Control Books series with Adam in 2003 and saw the series through its early years. Tonya was editor-in-chief of the Take Control series from 2003–2017. She is currently Digital Content Editor at the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, ILR School, Cornell University. 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 A Special Celebration of Take Control Books 00:03:42 Joe Kissel Joins as the First Author 00:10:04 The unexpected success: Selling a thousand copies in a day 00:12:33 Lucky break: Getting the merchant account turned back on 00:14:08 The Birth of a Publishing Empire 00:18:04 Innovating with Updates for Print Books 00:22:40 Ahead of Our Time: 100% Remote Workforce 00:22:52 The Challenges of Limited Office Space and Staffing 00:23:47 Lower Costs and Greater Efficiency in Publishing Process 00:34:43 The Revolutionary Nature of These PDFs 00:37:03 The challenges of e-books vs. physical books 00:42:57 Right place, right time, right ideas 00:47:23 Transition: Selling Take Control Books to Joe 00:49:40 The Surprise Announcement of Take Control Sale 00:53:30 Celebrating 20 Years with Special Pricing 00:57:43 Free Copy of Take Control of Thanksgiving Dinner

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MacVoices #23221: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Your Paperless Office (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 31:50


In the second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell about Take Control of Your Paperless Office, 4th edition, Joe talks about how Apple's Live Text feature allows dynamic text interaction within images, and sheds some light on the intricacies of software recommendations for going paperless. He guides us through the shifting landscape of digital document management, security concerns tied to adopting cloud-based OCR and document management services, and paves the way for a more secure transition to the paperless world. (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, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:36 Apple's Live Text feature revolutionizing document search capabilities 0:03:08 Shifting Landscape of Operating Systems and Built-in Apps 0:05:43 The Shift in Focus and Business Models of Apps and Services 0:07:14 Security and Privacy Features in Cloud Services 0:08:03 Consider privacy when using cloud for document management 0:09:37 Beware of making life easier for the bad guys 0:12:32 Shift towards digital tickets and boarding passes 0:14:17 Streamline workflow for scanning and organizing documents 0:15:26 DEVONthink: Auto-classify feature for efficient organization 0:16:19 Transitioning from physical paper to digital organization 0:18:08 Becoming aware of reliance on paper and breaking habits 0:18:46 Shifting to Electronic: A New Way of Working 0:19:37 Main Areas Covered in Paperless Workflow Discussion 0:22:53 Ink on Paper: A Thing of the Past 0:24:40 Going Paperless: Faxing and Online Notary Publics Links: Take Control of DevonThink 3 (free book!) DEVONthink 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. 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 00:01:35 Apple's Live Text feature revolutionizing document search capabilities 00:03:07 Shifting Landscape of Operating Systems and Built-in Apps 00:05:43 The Shift in Focus and Business Models of Apps and Services 00:07:13 Security and Privacy Features in Cloud Services 00:08:02 Consider privacy when using cloud for document management 00:09:37 Beware of making life easier for the bad guys 00:12:32 Shift towards digital tickets and boarding passes 00:14:16 Streamline workflow for scanning and organizing documents 00:15:25 DEVONthink: Auto-classify feature for efficient organization 00:16:19 Transitioning from physical paper to digital organization 00:18:07 Becoming aware of reliance on paper and breaking habits 00:18:45 Shifting to Electronic: A New Way of Working 00:19:37 Main Areas Covered in Paperless Workflow Discussion 00:22:53 Ink on Paper: A Thing of the Past 00:24:40 Going Paperless: Faxing and Online Notary Publics

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MacVoices #23195: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Your Digital Legacy (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 32:35


In the second part of our discussion with Joe Kissell about Take Control of Your Digital Legacy, Second Edition, Joe talks about the importance of designating a trusted digital executor and consulting professionals for handling digital assets. We recover the risks of relying on third-party services and the need for a backup plan. Practical tips include writing your own obituary and carefully managing passwords. Joe's book on digital legacy offers more detailed information and even a template you can use. (2)  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: 0:00:00 Part Two: Taking Control of Your Digital Legacy0:01:04 Importance of a Tech-Savvy Digital Executor0:03:50 Legal Considerations for Assigning a Digital Executor0:07:21 Importance of Backing Up Third-Party Instant Messaging Data0:08:36 The Importance of Digital Legacy Management0:10:08 The Death Industry: Startups and the Importance of Vetting0:12:54 Planning for the Unexpected: Incapacitation and Accidents0:20:01 Managing Passwords and Digital Legacy0:22:29 Challenges with Apple's Keychain Access App0:25:38 A Preview of the Book's Content0:27:21 Exploring the Option of Gifting the Book0:30:36 Importance of Take Control Books for Everyone Links: DevonThink Pro 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. 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  

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MacVoices #23195: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Your Digital Legacy (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 32:36


In the second part of our discussion with Joe Kissell about Take Control of Your Digital Legacy, Second Edition, Joe talks about the importance of designating a trusted digital executor and consulting professionals for handling digital assets. We recover the risks of relying on third-party services and the need for a backup plan. Practical tips include writing your own obituary and carefully managing passwords. Joe's book on digital legacy offers more detailed information and even a template you can use. (2) 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: 0:00:00 Part Two: Taking Control of Your Digital Legacy0:01:04 Importance of a Tech-Savvy Digital Executor0:03:50 Legal Considerations for Assigning a Digital Executor0:07:21 Importance of Backing Up Third-Party Instant Messaging Data0:08:36 The Importance of Digital Legacy Management0:10:08 The Death Industry: Startups and the Importance of Vetting0:12:54 Planning for the Unexpected: Incapacitation and Accidents0:20:01 Managing Passwords and Digital Legacy0:22:29 Challenges with Apple's Keychain Access App0:25:38 A Preview of the Book's Content0:27:21 Exploring the Option of Gifting the Book0:30:36 Importance of Take Control Books for Everyone Links: DevonThink Pro 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. 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

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MacVoices #23194 - Joe Kissell Takes Control of Your Digital Legacy (1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 32:40


Joe Kissell's latest effort is an important one. Take Control of Your Digital Legacy, Second Edition outlines the importance of preserving digital assets and navigating account access policies after your death. Joe emphasized the need for up-to-date information on managing digital legacies and highlighted challenges with companies like Google and Apple. He recommends strategies for protecting personal information and preserving content, such as using the Internet Archive and having a digital executor. (Part 1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23194.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters:0:00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Digital Legacy0:01:19 Making A Difficult Topic Approachable and Manageable0:02:45 Making the End-of-life Process Enjoyable and Pain-free0:04:15 Challenges of Preserving Digital Assets in the Cloud0:05:55 Ensuring Access to Important Data for Loved Ones0:06:24 Policies and Updates for Accounts After Death0:08:16 Managing Apple, Google, and Microsoft Accounts After Death0:11:50 Legacy contacts and access to purchased media after death0:14:35 The potential risks of large language models and incorrect information0:23:07 The Importance of Archived Content0:24:42 Preserving Files with the Internet Archive0:26:17 Challenges of Keeping Blogs and Websites Alive Indefinitely0:29:22 Downloading Websites: Tools and Techniques0:30:53 Using a Web Crawler to Download Linked Pages0:31:18 Importance of Securing Your Digital Legacy Links: DevonThink Pro 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. 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

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MacVoices #23169: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Managing Your Files (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 26:01


Our conversation with Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, continues with more on the upsides and downsides of using online file storage services like Dropbox and iCloud, especially in relation to backups. Your files might be included on your backup and they might not. (Part 2) 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: Links: Trello https://trello.com Guests: Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, jeff@necoffee.com) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a contributing editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there's never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. You can find him podcasting about photography on both PhotoActive and Photocombobulate. He is also authoring a computational photography column at PopPhoto.com. 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

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MacVoices #23169: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Managing Your Files (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 26:02


Our conversation with Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, continues with more on the upsides and downsides of using online file storage services like Dropbox and iCloud, especially in relation to backups. Your files might be included on your backup and they might not. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23169.mp3[/embed] 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: Links: Trello https://trello.com Guests: Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, jeff@necoffee.com) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a contributing editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there's never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. You can find him podcasting about photography on both PhotoActive and Photocombobulate. He is also authoring a computational photography column at PopPhoto.com. 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

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MacVoices #23168: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Managing Your Files

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 30:02


Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, talks about the second edition of his guide to organizing, manipulating, and using your files on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. We start out discussing what is new in the book, why it now discusses collaboration in relation to file management, and then dive into file organization using iCloud and Dropbox. (Part 1)  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, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Learn more at MacVoices.com/magazine. Show Notes: Links: Trellohttps://trello.com Guests: Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, jeff@necoffee.com) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a contributing editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there's never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. You can find him podcasting about photography on both PhotoActive and Photocombobulate. He is also authoring a computational photography column at PopPhoto.com. 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

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MacVoices #23168: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Managing Your Files

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 30:03


Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, talks about the second edition of his guide to organizing, manipulating, and using your files on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. We start out discussing what is new in the book, why it now discusses collaboration in relation to file management, and then dive into file organization using iCloud and Dropbox. (Part 1) 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, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Learn more at MacVoices.com/magazine. Show Notes: Links: Trellohttps://trello.com Guests: Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, jeff@necoffee.com) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a contributing editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there's never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. You can find him podcasting about photography on both PhotoActive and Photocombobulate. He is also authoring a computational photography column at PopPhoto.com. 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

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MacVoices #22193: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 50:11


Josh Centers has published Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for Take Control Books, just in time for you to find out all about the new versions of Apple's mobile operating systems. Josh talks about some of the bugs that have cropped up since the release, such as the “vibrating camera” issue with the new iPhones 14, the “copy and paste bug” that potentially affects all iOS 16 installs, and more. Some of the new features are among Josh's favorites, and he talks about lock screen customization, focus modes, and more. Josh also explains why this version of his iOS books contains a Basics section by popular demand.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Rogue Amoeba. Audio tools for everyone. Visit MacAudio.com to take 20% off orders for the month of September. MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS and the publisher of Apple Buying Advice. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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

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MacVoices #22193: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 50:12


Josh Centers has published Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for Take Control Books, just in time for you to find out all about the new versions of Apple's mobile operating systems. Josh talks about some of the bugs that have cropped up since the release, such as the “vibrating camera” issue with the new iPhones 14, the “copy and paste bug” that potentially affects all iOS 16 installs, and more. Some of the new features are among Josh's favorites, and he talks about lock screen customization, focus modes, and more. Josh also explains why this version of his iOS books contains a Basics section by popular demand.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Rogue Amoeba. Audio tools for everyone. Visit MacAudio.com to take 20% off orders for the month of September. MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS and the publisher of Apple Buying Advice. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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

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MacVoices #22125: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 40:11


In his new update to Take Control of Your Digital Storage from Take Control Books, Jeff Carlson adds to our understanding of how our mass storage devices interact and perform with macOS Big Sur, and how that differs from previous versions of the system software. From Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 to managing APFS volumes and questions over the snapshots, a great deal has changed. Jeff helps us understand what changes we need to make. Show Notes: Links: Take Control Books Guests: Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, jeff@necoffee.com) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a contributing editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there's never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. You can find him podcasting about photography on both PhotoActive and Photocombobulate. 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

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MacVoices #22125: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 40:12


In his new update to Take Control of Your Digital Storage from Take Control Books, Jeff Carlson adds to our understanding of how our mass storage devices interact and perform with macOS Big Sur, and how that differs from previous versions of the system software. From Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 to managing APFS volumes and questions over the snapshots, a great deal has changed. Jeff helps us understand what changes we need to make. Show Notes: Links: Take Control Books Guests: Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, jeff@necoffee.com) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a contributing editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there's never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. You can find him podcasting about photography on both PhotoActive and Photocombobulate. 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

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MacVoices #22079: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Untangling Connections (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 34:38


Glenn Fleishman wraps up our discussion of his newest effort, Take Control of Untangling Connections for Take Control Books with discussions of Thunderbolt cables, USB-C compatibility, and more. Glenn also touches briefly on his Take Control of Your Apple ID, and why it is different from his other Take Control projects. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 review: The ultimate Thunderbolt hub for your Mac by Glenn Fleishman on Macworld.com ZMI PowerPack No. 20 review: Compact external battery can charge a MacBook by Glenn Fleishman on Macworld.com Thunderbolt 4 cables by OWC Guests: Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog. 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

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MacVoices #22079: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Untangling Connections (2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 34:39


Glenn Fleishman wraps up our discussion of his newest effort, Take Control of Untangling Connections for Take Control Books with discussions of Thunderbolt cables, USB-C compatibility, and more. Glenn also touches briefly on his Take Control of Your Apple ID, and why it is different from his other Take Control projects. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 review: The ultimate Thunderbolt hub for your Mac by Glenn Fleishman on Macworld.com ZMI PowerPack No. 20 review: Compact external battery can charge a MacBook by Glenn Fleishman on Macworld.com Thunderbolt 4 cables by OWC Guests: Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog. 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

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MacVoices #22071: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Audio Hijack 4

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 29:10


Kirk McElhearn has authored the second edition of Take Control of Audio Hijack for Take Control Books that covers the newest edition of Rogue Amoeba's audio utility, version 4. Our discussion starts with some of the use cases that both Kirk and Chuck have encountered, including the benefits of Audio Hijack for podcasting and education. Then, Kirk talks about the ease of getting started, some of the new features that make Audio Hijack even more valuable, and why it is perfect for anyone who wants to record audio on their Mac.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 days; no credit card required, at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Audio Hijack by Rogue Amoeba Fission by Rogue Amoeba Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. 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

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MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #22071: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Audio Hijack 4

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 29:11


Kirk McElhearn has authored the second edition of Take Control of Audio Hijack for Take Control Books that covers the newest edition of Rogue Amoeba's audio utility, version 4. Our discussion starts with some of the use cases that both Kirk and Chuck have encountered, including the benefits of Audio Hijack for podcasting and education. Then, Kirk talks about the ease of getting started, some of the new features that make Audio Hijack even more valuable, and why it is perfect for anyone who wants to record audio on their Mac.  [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22071.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 days; no credit card required, at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Audio Hijack by Rogue Amoeba Fission by Rogue Amoeba Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. 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

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MacVoices Video HD
MacVoices #21162: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (1)

MacVoices Video HD

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 27:12


Josh Centers will help you get up to speed the Apple's newest operating systems in his new book, Take Control of iOS15 and iPadOS15 for Take Control Books. Josh starts our our conversation in an unusual way: discussing the features that will not be part of the initial releases, and why that's not a bad thing. Then, we dig into some of the changes to Safari, using Siri offline, the new multitasking controls in iPadOS, and the “freaky” new features of Photos. (Part 1)   This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast and SmileSoftware.com/podcast. Show Notes: Guests: Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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

MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #21162: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (1)

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 27:13


Josh Centers will help you get up to speed the Apple's newest operating systems in his new book, Take Control of iOS15 and iPadOS15 for Take Control Books. Josh starts our our conversation in an unusual way: discussing the features that will not be part of the initial releases, and why that's not a bad thing. Then, we dig into some of the changes to Safari, using Siri offline, the new multitasking controls in iPadOS, and the “freaky” new features of Photos. (Part 1)   This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast and SmileSoftware.com/podcast. Show Notes: Guests: Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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

MacVoices Video
MacVoices #21162: Josh Centers Takes Control of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (1)

MacVoices Video

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 27:12


Josh Centers will help you get up to speed the Apple's newest operating systems in his new book, Take Control of iOS15 and iPadOS15 for Take Control Books. Josh starts our our conversation in an unusual way: discussing the features that will not be part of the initial releases, and why that's not a bad thing. Then, we dig into some of the changes to Safari, using Siri offline, the new multitasking controls in iPadOS, and the “freaky” new features of Photos. (Part 1)   This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of TextExpander for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast and SmileSoftware.com/podcast. Show Notes: Guests: Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com. 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