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Adam Engst and Josh Centers have a new Take Control book out that covers an application you already have. In Take Control of Preview, Adam and Josh look at the power of the Preview that goes way beyond just PDF viewing. They talk about how the book was the result of reader demand, how it can be used to annotate PDFs, tweak images, mark up and even digitally sign documents. With the same photo imaging engine used in iPhoto, alpha channel capabilities, scanner support and more, Preview might become your image editor of choice. Find out from Adam and Josh why Preview may not solve all your problems, but why it might become one of your most frequently used apps. This edition of MacVoices is supported by ScreenCastsOnline. Your source for new Mac and iOS tutorials every week, and publisher of ScreenCastsOnline Monthly. http://ScreenCastsOnline.com 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: 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. Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and Take Control Books. He has written numerous books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles - thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and now Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993, and the Take Control electronic book series. His awards include the MDJ Power 25 ranking as the most influential person in the Macintosh industry outside of Apple every year since 2000, inclusion on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community, and being named one of MacDirectory's top ten visionaries. And yes, he has been turned into an action figure. Want more? Follow Adam on Twitter for 140-character musings on a variety of topics.

Drobo CEO Mihir Shah and Mark Fuccio introduce us to the latest new capability for Drobo, the DroboPix iOS app, that allows you to automatically upload your photos to your network-attached Drobo. This gives you your own private cloud service and backup service for photos you take while out and about. Mihir and Mark talk about the feature set and which Drobo models are supported, and Mihir also provides an update on how Drobo, as a company, is progressing. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen 7 and PDFpenPro 7, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad. Great software to help you get more done. http://SmileSoftware.com and by http://TakeControlBooks.com Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. 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: Mihir Shah is the CEO of Drobo. He has held positions at BlueFin Technologies, Brocade and iBM before coming to Drobo. He has served as advisor to a number of startups, and is a football fan. You can follow him on Twitter. Links: Get $100 off a new Drobo Mini, Drobo 4-bay or Drobo 5N by visiting http://www.drobo.com/macvoices and using the discount code VOICES100.

If you missed Macstock Conference & Expo and the Midwest Mac BBQ, I want you give you the flavor of the events by talking to as many attendees, presenters and friends as I could before we lost the light. Appearing in order: Kirschen Seah - Free Range Coder Michael T. Rose - The After Show Podcast Jeff Gamet - The Mac Observer, Daily Observations Podcast Victor Cajiao - TeraTech Podcast Ken Ray - MacOSKen, Day 6, Eye Chart Radio, Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast Mike LaPlante - Eye Chart Radio David Ginsburg - Suburban Chicago Apple User Group Julie Kuehl - JulieKuehl.com Mike Schmitz - Asian Efficiency, The Productivity Show Don McAllister - ScreenCastsOnline Wally Cherwinski - Magic 22 Bryan Chaffin - The Mac Observer, Apple Context Machine Tim Robertson - TechFan Podcast Adam Christianson - The MacCast Barry Fulk - Midwest Mac BBQ Mike Potter - Macstock Conference & Expo, For Mac Eyes Only 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

Kirk McElhearn looks at the changes in iTunes 12 in an update to Take Control of iTunes 12: The FAQ. Now that the dust has cleared, Kirk talks about the many improvements that Apple has implemented, along with some of the issues he would still like to see addressed. Some of the changes are subtle, some are more dramatic, but most are welcomed by iTunes users everywhere. Kirk talks about a few specifically, and the overall improvement of Apple’s media player, then touches on his new podcast. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen 7 and PDFpenPro 7, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad. Great software to help you get more done. http://SmileSoftware.com and 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. MacVoices Dispatch 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: Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iPads, iTunes, books, music and more. He's written a dozen books, is a Senior Contributor to Macworld, and writes for several other web sites and magazines. He reviews classical CDs for MusicWeb and audiobooks for Audiofile, and is a French-English translator. He can also be found divulging tech-related news and tips on his blog, Kirkville. Links: MacVoices #16073: The Pros, Cons and Logistics of Building a Lossless iTunes Library with Kirk McElhearn

The Road to Macstock wraps up with an update from organizer Mike Potter on the panel of speakers that has been assembled, the international flavor of the attendees, and a fashionable accessory that has been added to the mix. In the absence of Barry Fulk, Mike also adds to the information about the Midwest Mac BBQ companion event, reminds us about the discount code that can save you $25 off admission to everything, and tells us why you may still be able to benefit from Macstock (six months later) even if you can’t make it. Hope to see you at Macstock! Take Control Books Take Control Books brings you this edition of MacVoices. Get the answers you need now from leading experts. 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: 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. Follow him on Twitter as @macstockexpo and @formaceyesonly. Links: Register at Macstock2016.com and use the code MacVoices25Off to save $25 on your ticket to both Macstock and The Midwest Mac BBQ

The Road to Macstock is winding down as we talk to Matt Hillyer, who will be making a presentation in virtualization in the enterprise environment. Matt tells us how this is a big part of his working life and how it can benefit anyone. Matt is known for his work at a time when Macs had to come in through the back door in business, and talks about why that is no longer necessary. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Atlasssian, the makers of software that helps teams team everywhere team up to create what's next. http://atlassian.com and by This edition of MacVoices is supported 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: Matt Hillyer is an ex-Navy Submariner. Zombies, sci-fi, tech podcaster (on hiatus), database miner, space junky, system engineer. World adventurer and gadget freak. Find him on Twitter.

Joe Kissell is back, and he has been busy. Joe introduces us to his latest Joe On Tech title, Speeding Up Your Mac: A Joe On Tech Guide, and gives us some samples of things you can do to improve the performance of the Mac you have instead of buying a new one. That’s just the start, though, as Joe walks us through updates to the other three titles on his imprint, Backing Up Your Mac: A Joe On Tech Guide, Maintaining Your Mac: A Joe On Tech Guide and Troubleshooting Your Mac: A Joe on Tech Guide. Joe explains the why’s and what’s of those updates, to help you keep things running smoothly. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Atlasssian, the makers of software that helps teams team everywhere team up to create what's next. http://atlassian.com and by Macstock Conference & Expo and the Midwest Mac BBQ, coming to Woodstock IL on July 16 and 17. http://Macstock2016.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 Guest: Joe Kissell is the author of over two dozen Take Control ebooks, as well as a host of print books. He is a senior editor for TidBITS, and a Senior Contributor to Macworld. Keep up with him if you can on his personal blog, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter.

The MacJury convened at the request of one of its members to discuss the question of whether Apple has lost its sense of urgency. Entered into evidence were the matters of the Mac Pro, Apple Watch Apple Pencil support in productivity apps, the Mac mini, iPhone feature sets and much more. Considering the matter were panel members Bryan Chaffin, Mark Fuccio, Steve Sande and host Chuck Joiner. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen 7 and PDFpenPro 7, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad. Great software to help you get more done. http://SmileSoftware.com and by Atlasssian, the makers of software that helps teams team everywhere team up to create what's next. http://atlassian.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: 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 if you dare. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as an marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through his web site or through Twitter. Steve Sande also writes way too much. He’s the head guy at Apple World Today, writes for Rocket Yard, and recently logged over one million words written in just over three years. He’s written a number of books for Take Control Books and Apress, is married to a rocket scientist, and spends his days being bossed by a cat. You can watch what he says on Twitter.

At AltConf in San Francisco, we catch up with Paul Levine of Rage Software to talk about the latest on their EverWeb software and services. EverWeb was originally designed as an Apple iWeb replacement, but has evolved into so much more. Users can create web sites without knowing or learning any code by using pre-built themes or creating their own. Paul talks about who the product and service is for, pricing, and how to get started. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Atlasssian, the makers of software that helps teams team everywhere team up to create what's next. http://atlassian.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 Guest: Paul Levine of Rage Software.

At AltConf in San Francisco, Jaimee Newberry provides an update on WWDCGirls, the gathering of women at WWDC that has grown over time. Jaimee addresses the need for such a gathering and how they are preparing for their evolution into something new, Women at WWDC. Jaime also covers her own career with Martian Craft, building and training others to build apps. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Atlasssian, the makers of software that helps teams team everywhere team up to create what's next. http://atlassian.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: Jaimee Newberry of WWDCGirls and Martian Craft.