The first edition of our MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide series concludes as David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mike T. Rose pick more great holiday gift ideas, and do their best to cost host Chuck Joiner money. (Part 2)

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MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboard

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Chapters:

0:00:01 Introduction to MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide

0:02:29 Logitech G Lytra Beam: Adjustable Lighting for Gamers and Content Creators

0:08:31 The Flexibility of the iPad Cover

0:09:42 Tactile Writing Experience with Apple Pencil

0:10:56 Introducing the B2C Caber Queue for testing USB-C cables

0:13:32 Affordable and practical USB-C cable testing tool

0:21:08 HyperPak Pro: A Versatile and Durable Backpack

0:23:21 KYY Portable Monitor: Expand Your Laptop's Display

0:26:26 Affordable Display for Increased Desktop Real Estate

0:29:43 Funny and Profane Merchandise from Effin' Birds

0:36:24 Buying Yard Decorations for Friends

0:37:54 Convenient Color Selection Button for Outdoor Lights

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Logitech G Litra Beam LX Premium Dual-Sided RGB LED Streaming Key Light with TrueSoft, for Streaming, Broadcasting, LIGHTSYNC, Bluetooth, USB, PC/Mac

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HyperPack Pro Tech Backpack with Find My Compatibility, fits up to 16” Laptop - 22L Antitheft Laptop Bag with RFID Protective Pocket

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Rock Paper Pencil — Magnetic iPad Screen Protector + Apple Pencil Tips

https://shop.astropad.com/products/rock-paper-pencil

KYY Portable Monitor 15.6'' 1080P FHD USB-C Laptop Monitors w/Smart Cover & Dual Speaker, HDMI Computer Display IPS HDR External Gaming Monitor for PC Phone Mac Xbox PS4 Switch

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C2C caberQU USB-C Cable Tester

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I Am Going To Deal With This Problem By Yelling T-Shirt - Effin Birds

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On Stage SMS6000 Adjustable Monitor Stands

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Our annual MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide series kicks off with ideas of things to give or get from David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mike T. Rose, and host Chuck Joiner. From affordable to expensive, practical to less practical, there is something for everyone…and we’re just getting started! (Part 1)

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Show Notes:

MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboard

Chapters:

0:00:00 The start of MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide for 2023.

0:07:01 Discovering the Beautiful Art of the Fantasy Kingdom

0:08:27 Unexpectedly Cool Gift Recommendations

0:12:35 The Durable and Practical Rothko Tech Bag

0:12:56 iPad Sizes and Compatibility

0:16:22 Apple Watch as a Safety Device

0:18:26 Sonos Move: Original vs. Move 2

0:21:09 Raspberry Pi 5: A Tinkerer's Delight

0:23:27 Consider Raspberry Pi 4 for immediate gift-giving

0:27:02 Raspberry Pi 5: Significantly faster and worth the wait

0:28:08 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B: Dual 4K HDMI Output

0:29:27 Versatile Charging Solution for Different Devices

0:31:21 Highly Recommended for Charging Various Devices

0:32:26 Aircard - Familiar Name, Indestructible Design

0:35:24 Twinkly Lights - Digital Twin of Physical Lights, HomeKit Compatible

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Anker Power Bank, 24,000mAh Portable Charger 65W Battery Pack

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The Mysteries Hardcover by Bill Watterson (Author), Bill Watterson and John Kascht (Illustrator)

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Rothco Vintage Canvas Tech Bag

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Rolling Square, inCharge XL, 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable, 100W Ultra-Fast Charging Power, 6.5ft/2m, Summit Yellow

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Rolling Square inCharge X Portable Keychain Charger Cable, 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable with 100W Ultra-Fast Charging Power, Lava Black

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Apple Watch Series 9

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Apple's Crash Detection saves another life: mine

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Twinkly Strings App Controlled 157 Feet Smart Christmas Lights with 600 RGB LEDs and Green Wire for Indoor and Outdoor Decorative Lighting

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MacVoices #20074: CES – Twinkly Takes Holiday Lights to the Next Level

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MacVoices #23038: CES – Twinkly Introduces Tiles, New Software, and Gamer Support

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Our conversation about the challenges Goldman Sachs faces in their partnership with Apple for the Apple Card continues as David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith question their ability to capitalize on the relationship and debate whether they are losing money or using Apple as a scapegoat. We wrap with a discussion of a high-priced Tinder tier and whether it might actually be worth it. (Part 3)

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Chapters:

0:03:13 Speculation on the reasons behind Goldman's difficulties with Apple

0:07:42 Apple Card's Cashback Rewards

0:09:10 Consumer Credit Troubles for Goldman and Apple

0:10:40 The $500 a Month Tinder Tier

0:12:15 The Dating Pool for Wealthy Individuals

0:13:14 A Happy Ending and Satisfied Customers

0:14:29 Eric's Facepalm Streak Continues

0:14:58 Exploring the Pros and Cons of the Dating Game

0:16:52 Challenges of Modern Dating and the Appeal of Paid Services

0:17:20 The Evolution of Online Communication: From IRC to AOL

0:19:28 Chat Room Comments and the Importance of Online Communities

0:21:16 The Love Story: Paid Dating Service for Two Years

Links:

Goldman Sachs regrets Apple Card, and is trying to escape the deal

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/16/goldman-sachs-regrets-apple-card-and-is-trying-to-escape-the-deal

How the Apple-Goldman Sachs relationship became an unhappy marriage

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/07/25/how-the-apple-goldman-sachs-relationship-became-an-unhappy-marriage

How the Partnership Between Apple and Goldman Sachs Soured

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The Morning After: Tinder’s $500 a month tier is here

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Our discussion of the new Apple USB-C Pencil continues with David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith The panel delves into the decision to sacrifice inductive charging for a lower price on the latest model and advise on which version to purchase based on individual needs. The panel also touches on confusion surrounding the naming of different Apple Pencil versions before starting to explore Goldman Sachs' reported dissatisfaction with the Apple Card deal and speculate on their decision-making. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

0:00:23 Selecting the Right Apple Pencil Model

0:04:11 Exploring the benefits of the Apple Pencil

0:08:50 Considerations when deciding between Apple Pencil models

0:13:32 Apple Pencil: A Misunderstood Product

0:15:11 The affordable iPad: A great option for basic needs

0:16:02 Apple's decision to release new product with unique feature set

0:17:40 Delayed release of new iPads due to logistical challenges

0:19:26 Jim's New Era of Using the Apple Pencil

0:19:54 Goldman Sachs wants out of the Apple card deal

0:22:29 Goldman Sachs spending $350 per card for customer acquisition

0:28:28 Responsible Credit Card Usage with Apple Card

0:30:33 Limited Profitability for Goldman Sachs with Apple Card

0:31:40 Apple's Motive for Playing Devil's Advocate

0:31:46 Apple's Data Collection for Intelligence

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Stylus Pen for iPad 9th&10th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible

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Stylus Pen for iPad(2022-2018) with Palm Rejection, FOJOJO Active Pencil Compatible

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Charging Case Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Only, Magnetic Charging Stand for Ipad Pen 2nd Gen v

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Goldman Sachs regrets Apple Card, and is trying to escape the deal

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/16/goldman-sachs-regrets-apple-card-and-is-trying-to-escape-the-deal

How the Apple-Goldman Sachs relationship became an unhappy marriage

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/07/25/how-the-apple-goldman-sachs-relationship-became-an-unhappy-marriage

How the Partnership Between Apple and Goldman Sachs Soured

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Our discussion of the new Apple USB-C Pencil continues with David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith The panel delves into the decision to sacrifice inductive charging for a lower price on the latest model and advise on which version to purchase based on individual needs. The panel also touches on confusion surrounding the naming of different Apple Pencil versions before starting to explore Goldman Sachs' reported dissatisfaction with the Apple Card deal and speculate on their decision-making. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

0:00:23 Selecting the Right Apple Pencil Model

0:04:11 Exploring the benefits of the Apple Pencil

0:08:50 Considerations when deciding between Apple Pencil models

0:13:32 Apple Pencil: A Misunderstood Product

0:15:11 The affordable iPad: A great option for basic needs

0:16:02 Apple's decision to release new product with unique feature set

0:17:40 Delayed release of new iPads due to logistical challenges

0:19:26 Jim's New Era of Using the Apple Pencil

0:19:54 Goldman Sachs wants out of the Apple card deal

0:22:29 Goldman Sachs spending $350 per card for customer acquisition

0:28:28 Responsible Credit Card Usage with Apple Card

0:30:33 Limited Profitability for Goldman Sachs with Apple Card

0:31:40 Apple's Motive for Playing Devil's Advocate

0:31:46 Apple's Data Collection for Intelligence

Links:

Apple Pencil (USB-C) ​​​​​​

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Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

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Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

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Stylus Pen for iPad 9th&10th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible

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Stylus Pen for iPad(2022-2018) with Palm Rejection, FOJOJO Active Pencil Compatible

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Charging Case Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Only, Magnetic Charging Stand for Ipad Pen 2nd Gen v

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Goldman Sachs regrets Apple Card, and is trying to escape the deal

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/16/goldman-sachs-regrets-apple-card-and-is-trying-to-escape-the-deal

How the Apple-Goldman Sachs relationship became an unhappy marriage

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/07/25/how-the-apple-goldman-sachs-relationship-became-an-unhappy-marriage

How the Partnership Between Apple and Goldman Sachs Soured

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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)

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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 Charging

0:02:04 Handling Fragmentation and Compatibility Challenges in iOS Devices

0:04:14 Exploring Special iPhone Features in a Separate Chapter

0:06:01 Covering Older iPhone Models in the Book

0:07:48 Addressing Differences in Gestures and Muscle Memory in iPhones

0:09:53 Usability Issue: Action Button Placement

0:10:35 iPadOS 17: Notable Updates and Personalization

0:10:45 Conclusion and closing remarks

0:12:17 Window control feature on iPad Pro (name unknown)

0:12:30 Improved Stage Manager in iPadOS

0:13:51 Lack of Improvement in iPad Camera

0:15:25 New Tools in Notes App, Geared toward iPad

0:17:00 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 Device

0:19:09 Frustration with Google Docs on iPad

0:21:06 Desire for iPad to be a primary work device

0:22:47 Upgrade policy for the book and future updates

0:24:22 Anticipating a Year Until the Desired Event

0:24:30 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.

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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)

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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.

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The second part of our conversation with Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC), wraps up the confusion around Thunderbolt versions and hardware. Larry then looks at the opportunities for more creativity with the capabilities of iPhone 15, a new OWC utility that evaluates external drives for video use with it, and a surprising warning for PC users or those using drives with PCs. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

0:09:42 Intel's Mistake with Thunderbolt 4 Naming

0:11:36 Differentiating Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4

0:12:38 Understanding the complexity of Thunderbolt technology

0:16:06 iPhone 15: A Powerful Tool for Creative Professionals

0:16:51 iPhone 15 Pro's professional video capabilities

0:18:30 SpeedTest for iPhone ensures drive performance for direct capture

0:21:16 Ensuring Confidence in Drive Testing

0:22:35 Apple making video editing accessible for professionals and home users

0:24:15 The importance of using APFS for data protection

0:29:58 The Rapid Progress of Technology

0:30:47 Apple's Easy-to-Use Products

0:32:45 Plans for CES and Appreciation for Customers

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Larry O’Connor is the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (aka OWC). Connect with him on X/Twitter as @OWCLarry.

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Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC) discusses Apple’s new M3 chips, Thunderbolt 3 vs. Thunderbolt 4 and how the two relate. Thunderbolt designations can be confusing, and Larry helps us understand the differences and why we need to pay attention when selecting both computers and peripherals. (Part 1)

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0:01:40 Larry's reactions to Apple's new M3 lineup and laptops

0:02:54 Initial thoughts on the price and display support

0:04:32 Thunderbolt 4 requirements and Apple's smooth play

0:05:43 M3 Base Model Supports Single External Display

0:07:44 Apple's Claims of Chip Superiority

0:09:45 Apple's Biggest Competition: Themselves

0:11:09 The M3 in iMac and competitive confusion

0:13:17 The Importance of Usage and Performance in Technology

0:14:51 Apple's M3 and Performance Comparisons

0:16:59 The Allure of Gear Lust and Apple's Standards

0:17:59 MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Size and Specs Comparison

0:18:51 Apple's positioning challenge between desktops and laptops

0:20:47 Potential implications of Thunderbolt 5 adoption by Apple

0:23:06 The limited benefits and rush for Thunderbolt 5

0:24:21 Apple's M3s and the Magic of Apple Silicon

0:25:44 Apple's Thunderbolt: Exploring Lightning-Fast 40 Gigabit Interface

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Larry O’Connor is the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (aka OWC). Connect with him on X/Twitter as @OWCLarry.

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Our conversation with Michael E. Cohen about his book Take Control of Pages, fourth edition, continues as Michael talks about the benefits (and challenges) of using iCloud for document storage and collaboration. Pages boasts powerful layout capabilities and Michael has a whole chapter dedicated to getting starting with the page layout features to maximize their potential. We wrap up with the challenges of designing software for different platforms and how Apple has managed the process. (Part 2)

MacVoices After Dark

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:02:40 Transitioning from Dropbox to iCloud for Take Control

0:05:22 Understanding the Cloud: A Source or Destination for Data

0:06:30 Decreased Need for Printing: Impact on Document Creation

0:06:48 Powerful layout capabilities in Pages

0:08:11 Layout format for e-books with graphics and captions

0:08:36 The Challenge of Page Layout for Word Users

0:09:49 Getting Started with Page Layout Concepts

0:12:06 Exploring the Power of Page Layout Documents

0:14:09 Pages: A Comprehensive Guide with 377 Pages

0:15:22 Apple's Sophisticated and Accessible Approach to Pages

0:16:16 Designing software for different Apple environments

0:18:30 Challenges of user experience across different platforms

0:22:13 Confirm pricing and upgrades at takecontrolbooks.com

0:22:40 Getting Oriented: Exploring Screen Layout and Tools

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.

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