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This MacVoices Live panel starts out with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet and Guy Serle mourning the final closing of the door on Drobo. An innovator in mass storage devices that were flexible and reliable, Drobo was ahead of its time. The panel contemplates what happened, from the expansion of cloud storage to business practices, as well as what products might take its place for you. (Part 1) 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: StorCentric and Drobo in Chapter 7: Start Looking for Drobo Replacementshttps://tidbits.com/2023/05/16/storcentric-and-drobo-in-chapter-7-start-looking-for-drobo-and-retrospect-replacements/ Other World Computinghttps://otherworldcomputing.com Synologyhttps://synology.com Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextEx

Mike Schmitz is our next speaker interview on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo. Our discussions with Mike are always thought-provoking, and this one is no less so. Mike explains how his session will focus on Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) which may sound imposing, but is a process that anyone can put into practice to organize and accomplish what they want and need to. This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shal

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

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

Our Road to Macstock series continues in a conversation with Jill McKlnley, a first-time presenter at the conference. Jill will be talking about “Using Your Sticks”, her metaphor for being more productive with your Apple tech. Jill should know: she talks about her journey from Windows user to podcast listener to switcher ad podcast producer. Her perspective on why the Mac, and on piece of software, make her choice obvious. 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: Links: Auphonic Hindenburg Feeder by reinvented software Notion Streaks   Guests: Jill McKinley has dedicated over 28 years working with enterprise software, IT, end-user adoption, and public speaking. Her passion is finding adoptable solutions for real-world research challenges using technology. She works

The second part of our 2023 WWDC Keynote discussion occurred during our regular MacVoices Live! show a day after the event. This time, with a little more time to research and contemplate, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Kelly Guimont, Web Bixby, and Brittany Smith continue to examine the hardware and software announcements, and what they mean for Apple product users and Apple itself. (Part 2) This MacVoices is supported by HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit. Visit HelloFresh.com/macvoices16 and use code macvoices16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: WWDC23 Keynote 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,

Just hours after Apple wrapped up the 2023 WWDC Keynote and State of the Union Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, and Jim Rea shared their reactions in the first of a special 2-part MacVoices Live! session that is being recorded over two nights. In this first part, the panel discussed the new Mac Pro, the new MacBook Air, some of the new features of the various operating systems, and of course, the Apple Vision Pro. (Part 1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23165.mp3[/embed] This MacVoices is supported by HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit. Visit HelloFresh.com/macvoices16 and use code macvoices16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: WWDC23 Keynote Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Ap

This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up with the panel’s thoughts on a report that tipping could soon become a thing at Apple Stores. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea have some strong, and sometimes conflicting, opinions on tipping in general, and in this instance in particular. Then, completely off-topic, Elon Musk’s Boring Company’s approval to expand under Las Vegas and Space X’s share of payload launches concludes the session. (Part 3) This MacVoices is supported by HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit. Visit HelloFresh.com/macvoices16 and use code macvoices16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Apple store customers could be asked to tip employees if this unionized store gets its wayhttps://www.imore.com/apple/apple-store-customers-could-be-asked-to-tip-employees-if-this-union

The discussion of the arrival of Final Cut and Logic for the iPad continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discuss the reasons behind the timing of the release, the hardware requirements, and more. The unfortunate demise of keyboard maker Brydge and whether corporate mismanagement or the absence of a market, or both, were to blame. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access!http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Links: Apple Announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad With Subscription Modelshttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/09/apple-announces-final-cut-pro-and-logic-pro-for-ipad/ Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro now on iPad | Applehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mqWw5UH1qg SetApphttps://setapp.com The downfall of Brydge: iPad keyboard company folds, le

The MacVoices Live! session starts out with two personal  AirTag tracking stories from panel members, and a new Spams and Scams segment that might be something you are seeing. Then, the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea take a hard look at Apple’s announcement of Final Cut and Logic coming to the iPad. (Part 1) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Collective, an all-in-one financial solution for the self employed. Make your S Corp Election by  June 30th and save thousands at Collective.com. Show Notes: Links: Apple Announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad With Subscription Modelshttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/09/apple-announces-final-cut-pro-and-logic-pro-for-ipad/ Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro now on iPad | Applehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mqWw5UH1qg SetApphttps

Our latest Road to Macstock conversation is with cognitive neuroscientist and productivity coach Brittany Smith, who will be making her first appearance at the conference. Brittany will be taking a different approach to the topic of “Learn”, and discussing where and how we expend our mental energy to achieve the best results. She gives us a small look at how that thinking integrates with some software tools, as well as providing her thinking on appropriate uses of multitasking. Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Collective, an all-in-one financial solution for the self employed. Make your S Corp Election by  June 30th and save thousands at Collective.com. Show Notes: Links: Macstock Conference & Expo Guests: Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise a

In the May 2023 Update, Chuck explains a slight change of appearance to MacVoices that was driven by circumstances both voluntary and involuntary, and a lesson learned. The conclusion of interviews from NAB, the return of “The Road to Macstock”, and the month’s support report round out the Update. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23160.mp3[/embed] Show Notes: Links: Guests: 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:    

If you’re confused by Matter and what it means for your home automation, Nathan Dyck , Chief Product Officer for Nanoleaf helps us understand how it works. What it is in relation to Thread, how it works with HomeKit, and how devices you already will (or might not) work with these new technologies. Why all this creates differentiation issues for manufacturers and new questions for consumers, and Nathan’s advice for future purchases wrap up the conversation. Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Collective, an all-in-one financial solution for the self employed. Make your S Corp Election by  June 30th and save thousands at Collective.com. Show Notes: Links: Nanoleaf Products That Support Matter Guests: Nathan Deck is the Chief Product Officer for Nanoleaf. He can be reached on Twitter at @ndyck14. Support:     Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://

On the latest edition of TV+ Talk, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner finish off a discussion of Shrinking that started last show and inevitably touch on Ted Lasso.  Then they dive deep on Killers off the Flower Moon…where and how it is being distributed, and what that says about Apple TV+’s approach to getting the most out of their movies and shows. Show Notes: Links: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. 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/ch

How some are, and some are not, leaning in to what ChatGPT offers wrap up this MacVoices Live! panel. From music to screenwriters to the rest of us, the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Eric Bolden has differing views on what is and isn’t desirable. Speaking of differing views, Hallmark movies are a polarizing topic. Find out why one panel member likes them and another holds a contrary view. (Part 3) 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: Links: Grimes Tells Fans To Deepfake Her Music, Will Split 50% Royalties With AIhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/martineparis/2023/04/24/grimes-tells-fans-to-deepfake-drake-her-welcomes-collaboration-with-ai/?sh=1f4f80ec15c0 Will a Chatbot Write the Next ‘Succession’?https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/29/business/media/writers-guild-hollywood-ai-chatgpt.html Chat With AI

Have you been hesitating to join Mastodon because of the confusing nature of its federated model? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio and Eric Bolden consider the new option that provides a default instance to ease the process. The seizure of a shipment of counterfeit AirPods and what jobs are already being impacted by ChatGPT round out the discussion. (2) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Links:It’s getting easier to make an account on Mastodonhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/5/1/23707019/mastodon-account-creation-twitter-alternative Over 1,000 Fake AirPods Pro Worth $290,000 Seized at Dulles International Airporthttps://www.mactrast.com/2023/04/over-1000-fake-airpods-pro-worth-290000-seized-at-dulles-international-airport/ Dulles CBP Officers Seize Nearly $290K in Counterfe

Our next stop on the Road to Macstock Conference & Expo is a conversation with Allison Sheridan. We start out reviewing how a previous Road to Macstock session resulted in a change to Allison’s topic before trying to figure out what she will present this year. Along the way ideas were proposed, discussed, and rejected. She finally decided on a topic…or did she? 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: Links: Screenflow Camtasia Allison’s Mind Map of iOS Guests: Allison Sheridan started podcasting in May of 2005, just 7 months after podcasting was invented, and her primary show, the NosillaCast has come out every week without missing an episode since late 2005. She now produces Chit Chat Across the Pond as a separate podcast that is also released weekly. NosillaCast and Chit Chat Across the Pond audio content and associated blog posts are created and edited by A

David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Mike Potter, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea finish off this MacVoices Live! session with a discussion of Apple’s financial services efforts. They include the newly launched Apple Pay Later, a high-yield savings account, and the ever expanding Apple Pay. How the ease of use and integration with Apple’s ecosystem make them all attractive options in a changing banking landscape that focuses less on physical locations are covered by the panel. (Part 3) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Collective, an all-in-one financial solution for the self employed. Make your S Corp Election by  June 30th and save thousands at Collective.com. Show Notes: Links: Apple launches its new high-yield Savings account with 4.15% APYhttps://www.imore.com/apple/apple-launches-its-new-high-yield-savings-account-with-415-apy Be

Next on the agenda for the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Mike Potter, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea are some questions and answers about enjoying lossless music that include both hardware and services choices by panel members. The discussion turns from audio to video, and the reasons you may want to purchase DVDs or Blu-ray copies of your favorite movies and TV shows to be sure you can watch what you wish, when you wish, and how you wish. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23152.mp3[/embed] Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Collective, an all-in-one financial solution for the self employed. Make your S Corp Election by  June 30th and save thousands at Collective.com. Show Notes: Links: Schiit Modi 3+ D/A Converterhttps://amzn.to/3BErnbm Audioengine A5+ Wireless Blueto