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Our MacVoices Live! panel of  Oliver Breidenbach, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, and Brittany Smith wrap up their thoughts on Apple's newly-announced AirPods Max, talk about the release of Fitness+, and accidentally start a conversation about Siri. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox, the best way to take control of your out-of control-email. To get $25 credit when you sign up for any subscription, visit SaneBox.com/MacVoices.   This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of world-class software like PDFpen, PDFpen Pro, and TextExpander. Find out more at TextExpander.com/podcast and SmileSoftware.com/podcast. Show Notes: Guests: Oliver Breidenbach is the CEO of Boinx Software. Follow him on Twitter.  Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Kelly Guimont is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 198

Only hours after the  press release announcing the AirPods Max, a MacVoices Live! panel discussed the newest Apple product by trying to decide who the target market is, whether the price reflects the technology or something else, and why there are no Apple logos on the ear cups. Find out who was supportive and who was incensed in the panel of Oliver Breidenbach, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Mark Fuccio, Guy Serle, and Brittany Smith. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox, the best way to take control of your out-of control-email. To get $25 credit when you sign up for any subscription, visit SaneBox.com/MacVoices.   This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Guests: Oliver Breidenbach is the CEO of Boinx Software. Follow him on

Our fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide panel of Joe Kissell, Wally Cherwinski, and Mark Fuccio wrap up with even more off-the-wall picks and discussion.  (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by SaneBox, the best way to take control of your out-of control-email. To get $25 credit when you sign up for any subscription, visit SaneBox.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: 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. Wally Cherwinski is a Videographer based in Ottawa, Canada. Originally trained as a scientist, he spent a portion of his career in research and teaching at the University of Cambridge, England while doubling as a freelance photographer and writer. Later, he joined Canada'

Our fourth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks by Joe Kissell, Wally Cherwinski, and Mark Fuccio. With all the gift guides over the years, you would think that no more "firsts" could happen, but they do and on a regular basis. Find out what surprises happened this time around. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: 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. Wally Cherwinski is a Videographer based in Ot

David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Mark Fuccio, and Brittany Smith continue our MacVoices Live! discussion of "Where do you hang out online…and why?" with debates over what is and isn't social media, where Reddit and Slack fit in to the conversation, and more. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Affordable, private, online counseling. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Tou

A recent MacVoices Live! session asked the panel to discuss where they spend their online time and why, and boy, did they deliver! David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Mark Fuccio discuss the obvious online destinations as well as some more specialized, unexpected options. Factors such as content, policies, the presence of friends and more are all in the mix when making the decisions about where to be when and how often. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his w

Our third Holiday Gift Guide wraps up with more picks by Shelly Brisbin, Jean MacDonald, and Mike T. Rose. As always, some picks that could be anticipated, and some that are surprising. Either way, this was one of our most fun sessions yet. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Guests: Shelly Brisbin is a writer, editor, podcaster, and cocktail enthusiast, as well as a Web editor & produce for Texas Standard. Her current project is, a comprehensive guide to accessibility for Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. She is a member of the Maccessability podcast panel, produces the Parallel podcast , and her newest podcast project is Lions, Towers & Shields. When she's not working, Shelly spends time with her husband and cats in Austin, Texas, watches ancient movies, and reads books, many of which are made of paper. Jean MacDonald is the Community Director of Micro.blog, and

The third edition of our Holiday Gift Guide series features picks from Shelly Brisbin, Jean MacDonald, and Mike T. Rose. A lot of laughs and some great gift ideas for you to give or to get. (Part 1 of 2) This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.com/partnerships/MacVoices, then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Guests: Shelly Brisbin is a writer, editor, podcaster, and cocktail enthusiast, as well as a Web editor & produce for Texas Standard. Her current project is, a comprehensive guide to accessibility for Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. She is a member of the Maccessability podcast panel, produces the Parallel podcast , and her newest podcast project is Lions, Towers & Shields. When she's not working, Shelly spends time with her husband and ca

Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio continued their discussion of past and present macOS/chip transitions, then shift to Apple's decision to reduce their commission on app store developers from 30% to 15% for developers earning less than $1 million per year. The issue is more complex than you might think. This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.com/partnerships/MacVoices, then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Kelly Guimont is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of

In the November 2020 Update, Chuck talks about the new MacVoices Alert newsletter option, the evolution of MacVoices Live!, and delivers the monthly Support Report. Show Notes: Links: Macvoices Alert Newsletter - sign up today! 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://ww

This MacVoices Live! session featured the panel of David Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Frank Petrie, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio took on a number of topics. In Part 1, we find out who got which M1 Macs and their initial experiences and impressions. That led to the start of a discussion of past OS/chip transitions vs. the one that is upon us. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by RemoteHQ, the better collaborative work platform. Get your free trial at RemoteHQ.com/partnerships/MacVoices, then use the code "macvoices" for 3 months free. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Kelly Guimont is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of the ImageWriter. Thanks to the mir

Part 2 of our second Holiday Gift Guide with Jeff Gamet and Josh Centers wraps up with some solid picks from Jeff, some off-the-wall picks from Josh, and a small debate over Chuck's picks. (Part 2 of 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoices. 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. Jeff Gamet is the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff's strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regular updates on Twitter.    Links: Jeff Gamet's picks: Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide by Alphonso Dunn Boulder Popcorn - Mayor's Mix 3 Pack Josh Centers' picks:Behrens Galvanized Steel Can with Locking Lid 6 GallonEMP gasketsOld ThinkPads: search eBay I Bought an Apple Wat

The second of our Holiday Gift Guide shows feature picks by Jeff Gamet, Josh Centers, and host Chuck Joiner. Josh explains the theme for his picks, Jeff's are versatile, and Chuck explains the practicality of his. (Part 1 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoices. 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. Jeff Gamet is the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff's strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regular updates on Twitter.  Links: Jeff Gamet's picks: Setapp gift card$9.99 (1 month), $29.97 (3 months), $107.89 (12 months) USB C Charger RAVPower 30W 2-Port Fast Charger with 18W Power Delivery Josh Center's picks: Jackery Portable Power Station Explor

Part 2 of our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Britany Smith, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Frank Petrie continued with our assessments of the iPhones 12, and then switches to the first HomePod mini impressions and why it shines works as a speaker, a smart speaker, and as part of the Apple ecosystem. (Part 2 of 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests:  David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more.

The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Britany Smith, Andrew Orr, Kelly Guimont, and Frank Petrie started out by discussing which iPhone 12 models they selected and their experiences with them. Some had them for a couple weeks, others only for a weekend, depending on the model. Was the iPhone 12 Pro Max too big? Was the iPhone 12 mini too small? How heavy is too heavy? Which one was just right? Find out in Part 1, and look for Part 2 where the discussion includes the HomePod mini. (Part 1 of 2) MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that inclu

Our first holiday Gift Guide concludes with some outrageous picks from the panel of Brett Terpstra, David Ginsburg, and Kelly Guimont, including one unprecedented selection. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Guests: Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops Marked for Mac and recently co-authored "60 Mountain Lion Tips" with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things "nerd" on his podcasts, Systematic and Overtired.You can find Brett as "ttscoff" on Twitter, and at his website, brettterpstra.com. David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitte

The holidays are here, even though they may look a little different this year. That means we are all on the hunt for unique, fun, and functional gifts for our family, friends, and ourselves. Our holiday gift guides are here to help take that stress off your plate. The first part of Gift Guide #1 has unique gifts selected by Brett Terpstra, David Ginsburg, and Kelly Guimont. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Guests: Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops Marked for Mac and recently co-authored "60 Mountain Lion Tips" with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things "nerd" on his podcasts, Systematic and Overtired.You can find Brett as "ttscoff" on Twitter, and at

Chris Allen, CEO of iCleanse, details how their devices disinfect your iPhone through the use of ultraviolet light. COVID-19, the flu virus, and many more can't hold up to the iCleanse treatment for iPhones, iPads, and many other devices. Chris talks about why they are primarily B2B, but will be getting into the consumer market shortly, and why we should all be concerned about the cleanliness of our devices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Headspace. Meditation made simple. Get one month of guided meditation free when you visit Headspace.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Guests: Chris Allen is the CEO of iCleanse. Follow them 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      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Faceboo

Cat Pham, Product Marketing Manager for Western Digital, gives us a look at the latest iteration of their WD My Passport SSD drive. She covers use cases, compatibility, speed, and availability of this rugged, portable drive. MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. Show Notes: Guests: Cat Pham is a senior product marketing manager for Western Digital's WD brand. She oversees the marketing strategy of the brand's portfolio of portable solid state drives (SSDs) and personal cloud storage solutions. Previously, she was responsible for strategizing, initiating, driving and delivering effective marketing communications assets to support retail product launches for the SanDisk brand. Pham holds a Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside. Links: WD 1TB My Passport SSD External Portable Drive, Red Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on

The third and final segment of our MacVoices Live! conversation with our MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith and Mike T. Rose continues with there group talking about who is buying a new Mac and why, how they are selling their old Macs, and some thoughts on why money isn't everything when it comes to moving on to your next machine. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Jeff Gamet is the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff's strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regu