MacVoices

At ShowStoppers in Las Vegas Ryan Tyrrell of Rabble.TV offers users “audio democracy” by allowing them to tune in to their favorite sports events (or any other kind of event, really), and share their commentary live with friends and other listeners. Not happy with how the game is being called? Rabble.TV lets you do it yourself and webcast your thoughts in real-time to the Internet.

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.

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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Dan Wood of Karelia demonstrates the newest update to their web design software, Sandvox, a WYSIWYG application that lets you build a web site without ever seeing the code. Already a great option for those wanting to create a site for themselves or their business, Sandbox just got better, with integrated web hosting. With just a couple clicks, you can have your site up and on the web in no time. Dan takes us through the process, demonstrates the power of Sandvox, and talks about why it is perfect for bloggers and podcasters.

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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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:

A native of California now based in the San Francisco Bay area, Dan Wood is the father of two children, prefers bicycles to cars, and is involved in community groups. His commitments to simplicity, sustainability, and fairness inform his software development philosophy, as does his belief that communication—and making communication easier for more people—is vital to a more informed, active, and productive society. Before forming Karelia Software in 2001, Dan honed his software development skills in several contexts, including “classic” Macintosh and Java development at Bear River Associates and Electronic Arts.Dan can be found on Twitter.

David Sparks has published the latest editions to his Field Guide series, OminFocus Video Field Guide and Workflow Video Field Guide, but with a twist. These are video-only, giving extended length training on each application, showing what you can do with each and how you do it. David talks about why this format made the most sense in these cases, the changes in his MacSparkly life, and why he’s finally on video!

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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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.

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:

David Sparks is a trial attorney who finally came out of the closet and admitted he was a nerd several years ago. David publishes MacSparky.com and is the co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast. David also writes occasionally for Macworld and has authored a total of seven books including, Mac at Work and iPad at Work,  60 Mac Tips, Volume 1 with Brett Terpstra, Paperless, Markdown with Eddie Smith, Email and Presentations.

Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference hasn’t been formally announced, but that doesn’t mean that the AltConf crew are waiting. Rob Elkins takes us through this year’s alternative conference that happens in parallel to WWDC. A new venue with three different stages and more speakers will make this year’s AltConf the biggest and best yet. Rob explains the ticket structure, who to contact if you’re interested in volunteering or sponsoring, and why you should come to San Francisco even if you don’t get a ticket to WWDC.

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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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.

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:

Rob Elkin, the organizer of AltConf.

Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software introduces us to their latest and greatest, PartySnapper, their “Social Photo Wall App That Will Wow Your Party Guests.” PartySnapper lets you and your friends take photos at your next get-together and share them in near real-time through your Apple TV to your big screen. Oliver discusses the mechanics of doing so, the security they have built in to make sure only what you want to share gets shared, and their support of other camera apps.

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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Guests:

Oliver Breidenbach is the CEO of Boinx Software. Follow him on Twitter.

Joe Kissell is back with an update to Take Control of Automating Your Mac, bringing the book to v1.1, and providing more information on getting things done faster, easier, and automatically. From the ease of an application launcher to the power of Keyboard Maestro to the complexity of Microsoft’s Visual Basic in Office, Joe shares some examples and advice on how getting started and then pushing it to the next level. Find out why you shouldn’t worry about system updates breaking your workflows, what you can do with built-in Yosemite’s Dictation Commands 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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Smile, the makers of PDFpen 7  and PDFpenPro 7, PDFpen for iPhone and iPad, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac, TextExpander touch and DiscLabel. Great software to help you get more done.

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:

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.

Links:

Choosing the right launcher for your Mac by Joe Kissell on Macworld

LaunchBar by Objective Development

Alfred - Running with Crayons Ltd

Butler by Many Tricks Software

TextExpander by Smile

Keyboard Maestro by Stairways Software

Mark Fuccio is looking forward to the release of Apple’s new MacBook, and explains why he thinks it is for him. From the remaining questions about the speed of the newest Mac to the choice of only one USB-C port, Mark takes us through the feature set of the MacBook. Discussion points include where this computer fits into Apple’s future strategies and hardware offerings, the emerging security questions surrounding USB-C, and just how much thinner and lighter can we go. 

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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MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard that helps you do more with your Apple tech.

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:

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.

Daniel Bérubé and Michael Horton are back again to preview the upcoming SuperMeet in Las Vegas in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, with stage presentations and special “in-between” video shorts as well as the vendor show floor and the always-important networking times. Dan and Mike talk about who will grace the SuperMeet stage, including some first-timers, the raffle that seems to get bigger every year, and all the other aspects of the flagship version of their series of global video events.

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.

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 Horton is the head and founder of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro UserGroup (lafcpug) and Co-producer of the SuperMeets held annually throughout the world. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter

Daniel Bérubé is Co-Producer of the SuperMeets and Founder of the Boston Creative Pro User Group (BOSCPUG), a story driven community of globally connected collaborative digital filmmakers and broadcast professionals focusing on the craft of editing not only to show How but to share Aesthetics and related tools for digital cinema and distribution. When Dan is not working on the SuperMeets or BOSFCPUG, he travels around the country as a camera product specialist for Canon USA, or works as a Producer/Editor with his brother Donald Bérubé at Boston-based collaborative noisy brain Productions. Dan is also an experienced Canon EOS photographer and enjoys capturing magical moments while on the road and transforming images into art on the Mac. Dan can be contacted at [email protected].  

 

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Ted Landau has his eye on an Apple Watch, but which one? He tells us why he’s decided to be an early adopter, picks his favorite, and talks about the influence of fashion on his choice…and maybe yours. Ted also has some thoughts on the new MacBook’s audience and why there has been such a strong reaction to the USB-C choice of connectivity, and why HBO Now may finally be the break from cable we’ve all been waiting for.

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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Harry’s, fine, affordable shaving gear that you’ll love. Use the promo code “MacVoices” to save $5 on your first order.

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:

Ted Landau pens Ted Landau’ User Friendly View column at The Mac Observer, is a 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.

Links:

Here’s to the crazy ones: Apple Watch Edition by Ted Landau on Slanted Viewpoint

Putting it together: MacBook, USB-C and the iPad Pro by Ted Landau on Slanted Viewpoint

Jeff Carlson and Take Control Books have published Apple Watch: A Take Control Crash Course, an ebook to help you learn about Apple Watch now, and find out more once it becomes available. Jeff explains why they chose the new Crash Course format for this book, what is in this pre-Apple Watch release version, and what you can expect to find once he has an opportunity to work with his very own watch. The discussion goes deeper than that, though. Jeff and host Chuck Joiner get into discussions of style vs. function, whether Apple Watch is a computer or not, and much 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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Harry’s, fine, affordable shaving gear that you’ll love. Use the promo code “MacVoices” to save $5 on your first order.

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.