Tom Schmidt drops in on the Road to Macstock to talk about when and how to have your Mac repaired. You would think that would be a simple question, but Tom talks about why it you need to think about who turn your machine over to, where the repair parts are coming from, and what your options are. Should you automatically update Flash? Be concerned about static electricity? Tom tell us why he answers “yes” to these questions. Today’s edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Blue Apron, where you get fresh ingredients and recipes delivered to your door so you can fix delicious meals for your family. Get cooking and get three free meals (including free shipping) by visiting BlueApron.com/MacVoices. http://BlueApron.com/MacVoices and by The new MacVoices presence on Facebook. Watch the latest MacVoices episodes on the MacVoices Facebook Page, and discuss them, along with anything tech, by joining our new MacVoices Facebook Group. http://facebook.com/macvoices http://facebook.com/groups/macvoices/ Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Guests: Tom Schmidt has been using and supporting Apple products since 1986 and is the the manager of The MacGuys+, a member of the Apple Consultants Network outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. Previous to that he was the senior service technician at FirstTech in Minneapolis for 20 years, Apple’s first dealer outside California until it went out of business in 2014. He has done some writing for mymac.com and occasionally guests on several podcasts, including the MyMac Podcast, Three Geeky Ladies, and TechFan. Tom and his daughter Katie live in New Hope and enjoy movies, the zoo, museums, are huge Minnesota sports fans, and also enjoy all the other fun things Minnesota has to offer. In his spare time Tom also takes part in improv comedy and serves his community as chairman of the planning commission. You can follow him on Twitter. Links: Apple Consultants Network