MacVoices

Joe Kissell helps you make your Mac run smoother in his new book, Maintaining Your Mac: A Joe On Tech Guide. Joe covers Apple utilities, third-party utilities and good computing practices in his bid to keep your computer running smoothly. Some traditional wisdom holds true, some gets a surprising update as Joe discusses housekeeping utilities, disk utilities, maintenance tasks and more.

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, TextExpander touch and DiscLabel. Great software to help you get more done.

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Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.com/macvoices.

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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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.

 

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Disk Warrior

Drive Genius

TechTool Pro

Clean My Mac by MacPaw

Onyx by Titanium Software

Gemini by MacPaw

MenuMeters by Raging Menace Software

Jackie Dove has some tips on picking alternatives to Adobe’s Photoshop for those who don’t want to pay the price in cash or learning curve, but still want to improve their photos. Based on an article she did for The Next Web, Jackie takes us through some of her favorite software to enhance and manage your photo collection. From the obvious to the obscure, all of the choices are very affordable and will meet the needs of the photo enthusiast. See what Jackie has to say, download a few of the demo versions of the software and find out for yourself.

This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.com/macvoices.

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Smile, the makers of PDFpen 7  and PDFpenPro 7, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone,  PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac, TextExpander touch and DiscLabel. Great software to help you get more done.

 

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Jackie Dove is the Creativity Editor at The Next Web. Find her on Twitter: @jackidove 

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10 Photoshop alternatives that offer powerful editing and photo management controls by Jackie Dove on The Next Web

Affinity Photo

Apple Photos

Photoshop Elements

Pixelmator

Acorn by Flying Meat Software

Photo Director by CyberLink

GIMP

CameraBag from Nerve Center

OnOne Software

Joe Kissell has a new book (what a surprise!), Take Control of Keynote, and he explains why he took two separate approaches to advising you on Apple’s presentation program. First, Joe looks at the technical aspects of Keynote - how to get the effects you want, the ground-up redesign of Keynote and how to better understand where to find what you’re looking for. Joe also discusses how to give a good presentation, no matter what software you’re using. From the style of you slides to your delivery, there are tips here that even the most experienced presenter will benefit from. Finally, we look at some of the flashier features of Keynote and how you can use them tastefully to better convey your message.

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, TextExpander touch and DiscLabel. Great software to help you get more done.

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Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.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+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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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.

 

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Take Control Books

Kirk McElhearn has released Take Control of iTunes 12, a title that not only covers Apple’s music player as well as the new Apple Music service. iTunes has generated plenty of controversy as it has matured. Kirk takes us through the goods and no-so-goods of the current iteration so that you can get the most out of the changes and enhancements. Then, the focus goes to Apple Music, the challenges it has faced, and how it integrates with the iTunes experience.

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, TextExpander touch and DiscLabel. Great software to help you get more done.

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Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.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+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Guest:

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.

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A Playlist Experiment in Apple Music and Spotify by Chuck Joiner on The MacVoices Blog

Kirkville - Kirk’s blog

Ask The iTunes Guy - Kirk’s column on Macworld

Jeff Carlson just finished Photos for OS and iOS, his effort to help you get the most out of Apple’s new photo app and services. Starting with a discussion of why iPhoto was lacking, Jeff gives us a look at what Photos and its related cloud-based options bring to the table for all levels of photographers, from DSLR shooters to iPhone users. If you’re an Aperture user, Jeff has some news about the upcoming version of Photos in El Capitan that will interest you, so don’t make the switch to Lightroom just yet.

This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.com/macvoices.

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TunnelBear, the really simple app to browse privately and get around blocked Web sites. Find out more and download your own TunnelBear at TunnelBear.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+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Guest:

Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, [email protected]) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a senior editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there’s never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory.   

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Acorn by Flying Meat Software

Pixelmator

Michael E. Cohen is back with the second edition of Take Control of TextExpander, the book that helps you get the most out of both TextExpander 5 and TextExpander 3, both by Smile. A utility to save you keystrokes by allowing short abbreviations, or “snippets” to insert longer phrases or trigger other actions, TextExpander is a utility that can be used by anyone. Michael discusses how the new version offers both suggestions and automatic snippet creation to make learning and getting the most out of the program easier. He also discusses the iOS version, some of the more advanced uses of TextExpander, and why it is not only the subject of the book, but also is one of his favorite, essential productivity applications.

This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.com/macvoices.

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Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Guest:

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 The iPad Project Book, Apple Training Series: iLife (iLife ’09 Edition), Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard, and Take Control of PDFpen 6.

Ted Landau provides some perspective on the future and why he thinks we are living in it. From Apple’s Siri to the Amazon Echo to his Ring Doorbell, Ted is quickly getting used to having problems solved or inconveniences resolved just by verbally asking. Also in the market for new hardware, Ted covers his thinking on his next Mac, provides some opinions on Apple Music, the new iPods and more.

This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.com/macvoices.

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Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Ted Landau pens Ted Landau’ User Friendly View column at The Mac Observer, is a former Senior Contributor for Macworld, is the author of several Mac and iPhone help books, and is the founder of MacFixIt. He blogs on Ted Landau’s Slanted Viewpoint, and you can follow him on Twitter. 

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Amazon Echo

Ring Doorbell

Jeff Carlson gave us an early look at Apple Watch some time ago when we talked about the first edition of his Apple Watch: A Take Control Crash Course. With the second edition released after actually having the time to use and evaluate the device, Jeff is back to share his observations on how it can benefit the user, the role of expectations in the Apple Watch experience, and why he discounts all those “declining Apple Watch sales” link bait stories. Whether you already own an Apple Watch or are just considering getting one, you need to hear what Jeff has to say.

This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.com/macvoices.

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Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Guest:

Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson, [email protected]) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a senior editor at TidBITS (tidbits.com), and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photographic Elements Techniques. He is the author of The Connected Apple Family, The iPad for Photographers, Third Edition, iPad & iPhone Video: Film, Edit, and Share the Apple Way, and Take Control of Your Digital Photos on the Mac, among many other books. He believes there’s never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory.

Jodi Spangler of Lakeshore Mac is an independent tech consultant who specializes in assisting seniors with tech-related challenges. That can range from individuals with little or no tech experience to those who struggle just to keep up. Jodi’s insights into why things we all take for granted can be such a challenge to the senior population are both surprising and useful, including physical challenges you might not expect, the irrational fear that seems to come from not fully understanding Macs, iPhones and iPads, and why it can be difficult for seniors to “think digital, not analog.” Her top three tips will help you in dealing with the seniors in your life who don’t want to be left behind, and can also be applied to teaching anything.

This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Lynda.com. With an unparalleled library of video training on design, web, photography, business, video and much more, Lynda.com can help you learn and improve your personal and business skills. For a free 10-day trial, visit lynda.com/macvoices.

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Eye Chart Magazine: Putting Apple and Tech News In Focus.

Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Jodi Spangler has owned her own company called Lakeshore Mac since 2000 and serves the people of South West Michigan, but she is originally from California. She is an expert in iPad and iPhone integration and currently teaches at Lake Michigan College in support of the aging community on how to use these devices in their daily lives. She also contract with several Senior Centers in the area. She have been in the Technology field since 1985 and started out as a hardware technician in Education for the first Apple II computers and have never stopped. She holds numerous Apple Hardware Certificates and ran an Apple Service Center for many years. She is a Macintosh specialist and has been servicing hardware and training people on this platform since it’s invention. Jodi currently support both Mac and PC on iCloud synchronization with iPads and iPhones. Her experience and expertise will always change and evolve with Technology as it changes. Jodi’s goal is to NEVER get stuck in a time warp. You can follow her on Twitter.

Jodi’s credentials include:

- 30 years experience on the Macintosh and Windows in both hardware and software.

- 15 years experience serving Education.

- 12 years experience serving the graphics arts community.

- 5 years experience as a national instructor in Macintosh troubleshooting and repair.

- 3 years experience teaching iPad and iPhone classes at Lake Michigan Collage

- 6 years as creator and president of the South West Michigan Mac Users Group 

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TeamViewer

Coming off two wildly successful events, Barry Fulk, the host of the Midwest Mac BBQ, and Mike Potter, the organizer behind the MacStock Conference & Expo, talk about what worked and why it worked so well at both events, the importance of getting together in person in a world saturated with social media, and why the Apple community is unlike any other.

This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by TunnelBear, the really simple app to browse privately and get around blocked Web sites. Find out more and download your own TunnelBear at TunnelBear.com/MacVoices.

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Take Control Books. Get 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+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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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. 

Barry Fulk is the Producer, Co-host & Roving Reporter at  For Mac Eyes Only. Guy, husband, one kidlette, loves tech, travel, and photography (including in/outside of Apple stores). Tends to be CDO (which is OCD alphabetized). 1/2 Japanese, 1/2 mutt. Currently drinking as much Kool-Aid as possible.

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The Cradle

The Treehouse