MacVoices

Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer books a little time in therapy to talk about CES and Millennials before diving into a lively discussion of why Apple needs to be involved in politics. Using examples both obvious and surprising, Bryan makes his case and debates the performance of Apple as a company and and Tim Cook as CEO in an environment that is radically different that anything Steve Jobs had to deal with. Listen and consider “the truth according to Bryan”. 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. https://www.facebook.com/macvoices https://www.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: Bryan Chaffin began using Apple computers in 1983 in a high school BASIC programming class. He started using Macs in 1990 when the Kinko’s guy taught him how to use Aldus PageMaker, finally buying a Power Computing Power 100 in 1995. Bryan is the cofounder of The Mac Observer and currently serves as Afternoon Editor. He has contributed to MacAddict and MacFormat magazines, and coauthored Incredible iPad Apps for Dummies with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus. You can find out more about Bryan at his personal site, GeekTells. You can follow him on Twitter.

Mike Potter, the organizer of Macstock Conference and Expo, announces the speaker and topic line-up as the kick-off to our Road to Macstock series. This year’s event has expanded to two full days of sessions, will include more networking time, and even a game show. Mike takes us through the changes that were audience-request driven, profiles some of the presenters both new and returning, and covers some new components of the conference. Finally, Mike notes early bird pricing that ends soon, so sign up quickly! 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 MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard that helps you do more with your Apple tech. http://MacVoices.com/Magazine 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: Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies … but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. The first Macintosh that Mike could truly call his own, was a sad little Mac Plus he picked up from a garage sale for $20 with the intention of turning it into a Macquarium. When he flipped the switch and found it still happily booted, he didn't have the heart to gut it and, instead, nursed the little guy back to health by installing a new hard drive and upgraded SuperDrive. A similarly rescued Macintosh SE/30 soon followed. Since that time, in addition to the two early Macintosh's, Mike's stable of Macs has grown to include: a PowerMac 7600; two early G3 iMacs (strawberry and dalmation); the G4 Cube with matching 17″ CRT; a 17″ G5 iMac; a PowerMac G5; a G4 Mac Mini; his daughter's white MacBook; a 2006 17″ MacBook Pro; a 1st-Gen Mac Pro; a 2011 15″ MacBook Pro; a 2010 21.5″ iMac; a Late-2012 27″ iMac; and his wife's 13″ MacBook Pro. And an iPad. In the time since his weekly Mac podcast was first unleashed to a wary public in the Fall of 2006, over 290 episodes of For Mac Eyes Only, and more than 135 Quick Tips and other Special Segments have been produced to date. In 2013, For Mac Eyes Only launched a new Members Only portion of the site called FMEO Plus featuring exclusive video, audio, and more. Through it all, Mike's favorite part of producing the show continues to be the opportunity to make new friends within the ever-growing community of Apple fanatics.

360-Degree and Virtual Reality represents some amazing opportunities and challenges for video editors, who need new tools and new techniques for production. Chris Bobotis, Founder of Mettle, talks about some of the issues in this new world of communication and how their SkyBox suite of software helps creators tell their stories in a whole new way. 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 ScreenCastsOnline. Your source for new Mac and iOS tutorials every week, and publisher of ScreenCastsOnline Monthly. http://ScreenCastsOnline.com 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: Chris Bobotis, Founder of Mettle

Jeff Gamet of The Mac Observer joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at how journalists approach trade shows like CES. From the first round of press releases to post-event contact, Jeff provides suggestions on vendors and exhibitors can improve their chances of getting the coverage they seek, and improving the quality of that coverage. The conversation covers business cards, appointments, video and graphic assets, booth signage and more. 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 ScreenCastsOnline. Your source for new Mac and iOS tutorials every week, and publisher of ScreenCastsOnline Monthly. http://ScreenCastsOnline.com 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: Jeff Gamet is the Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, and the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff's strange adventures at coffee shops. He also is the host of the Daily Observations podcast and co-host of The Apple Context Machine. You can find his regular updates on Twitter. Links: Avira Anti-Virus software

In this MacVoices Briefing, Chuck shares the details of his video rig used at this year’s CES, how it was better than those used before, and a couple of rough spots still to be smoothed out. Equipment covered include the iPad Pro as camera, the iOgrapher, the iRig HD mic, a Manfrotto tripod and more. 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 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 Links: iPad Pro 9.7". 256 GB iOgrapher for iPad Pro 9.7" iOgrapher 37mm Wide Angle Lens with Macro KICK Photo and Video Light by Rift Labs Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod Manfrotto MKC3-H01M Compact Photo-Movie Kit Tripod IK Multimedia iRig HD mic FilMic Pro iOgrapher for iPhone 6 Plus /6S Plus Rode Video Mic Rode SC4 TRS - TRSS adapter cable

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus delivers his opinion of Apple’s new AirPods before launching into the details of his latest book, Working Smarter for Mac Users. Bob talks about what inspired this book, why it is one of the most personal books he’s ever written, and the topics that it covers. From apps to methods, Bob can and will teach you how to be more productive, no matter what your personal circumstances are. Find out how to avoid staying late at the office and get more done by benefiting from Bob’s experiences. 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 MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard that helps you do more with your Apple tech. http://MacVoices.com/Magazine 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 Guest: Bob LeVitus, often referred to as "Dr. Mac," has been considered one of the world's leading authorities on the Macintosh and Mac OS for nearly twenty years. A prolific author, Bob has sold millions of books worldwide in a dozen languages. His recent titles include: iPad 2 For Dummies, Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies, iPhone 4S For Dummies, and Mac OS X Lion For Dummies. He's been a tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996 and writes regularly for The Mac Observer web site. His hobbies include playing guitar with the infamous Macworld All-Star Band, engineering audio recordings (mostly of classic rock songs), and budget video-making. Bob also has a Macintosh computing consultancy that offers expert technical help, training, and pre-purchase advice to Mac users via phone, e-mail, and/or Internet-enabled remote control software. You can fine him on Twitter and Google+. Links: Phiaton BT 460 Black Wireless Touch Interface Headphones with Microphone Decibullz- Custom Molded Earplugs Jawbone ERA Headset Mac OS Sierra for Dummies by Bob LeVitus iPad for Dummies by Bob LeVitus iPhone for Dummies by Bob LeVitus SaneBox CrashPlan Backblaze

Joe Kissell has a new look and a new book to start off 2017. In Take Control of Your Digital Legacy, Joe delivers a guide to making arrangements for the digital presences and items that we all have, and that are not addressed in traditional documents such as wills or trusts. From your social media presences to passwords, digital assets such as music and movies to personal files, Joe takes us through a logical process to protect ourselves and our legacies from inadequate planning or the ravages of time. 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 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: Joe Kissell is the author of over 50 Take Control ebooks, as well as a host of print books and his very own Joe On Tech guides to technology. He is a Contributing Editor to TidBITS, and a Senior Contributor to Macworld. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Links: Internet Archive

At CES in Las Vegas, Hansol Hong, CEO of Robolink, discusses the features and versatility of their CoDrone, a small drone that can help teach kids to program, and can be easily upgraded with a Drive Kit to add wheels, or a camera to increase its functionality. CoDrone also comes equipped with built-in IR sensors for “drone battles” that are both safe and fun. Hansol talks about their inroads into the educational market, and the results from their efforts. 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 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

At CES in Las Vegas, we got a look at and demonstration of one of the latest offerings from SCOTTeVEST, the folks who pocket- and feature-laden clothing to help you carry your tech easily and unobtrusively. Luke Lapalla, Director of Communications, looks like a stage magician than as he shows off the capacity of their new OTG jacket. 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 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

At CES in Las Vegas, we talked to François-Xavier Seta, Head of GTM and Brand Partnership Activation at PIQ about the PIQ Robot, a combination of glove sensor, RFID tags for each club, and iOS app that gives you vital information to help you improve your golf game. PIQ delivers information on distance, shot tracking and swing analysis to make you a better player. François explains what is included, how they map courses for distance evaluation and more. 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 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