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January 02, 2015 MacVoices #15001: The MacJury's Take on Where Apple Goes From Here (Part 2)
To close out 2014 and kick start 2015, The MacJury takes on the topic of where Apple goes from here. Tech is ever-changing and Apple has to do the same to survive and thrive. Each of Apple’s products is evaluated, with judgements passed on what needs to change and evolve. Part 2 of this special two-part session featuring Mark Fuccio, Ken Ray and host Chuck Joiner covers the iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, content challenges and possible solutions, apps and virtual reality.
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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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.
Since May of 2005, Ken Ray has eaten, slept, and breathed Apple news and news related to Apple news in order to produce a daily Apple news show. and he does just that with Mac OS Ken, with content that includes most stories directly related to Apple, many stories indirectly related to Apple that stand a chance of affecting Apple’s business or its users, and tangentially related stories that are funny.A slightly skewed, sometimes cynical, obsessive look at Apple news, five-days-a-week. Ken also produces an extra day of content in Mac OS Ken: Day 6, a subscription show that features one-on-one interviews with fellow podcasters, industry analysts, experts and whoever Ken wants to talk to. Ken also co-hosts Mission Log, a Roddenberry Star Trek podcast that explores the Star Trek universe one episode at a time and he has launched both EYE Chart Magazine and EYE Chart Radio as the latest in his expanding media empire. You can connect with him on Twitter.
54 min
December 31, 2014 MacVoices #14237: The MacJury's Take on Where Apple Goes From Here (Part 1)
To close out 2014 and kick start 2015, The MacJury takes on the topic of where Apple goes from here. Tech is ever-changing and Apple has to do the same to survive and thrive. Each of Apple’s products is evaluated, with judgements passed on what needs to change and evolve. Configurations that should be dropped, developments to Siri, margins, pricing, and what problems still need solutions are all covered in Part 1 of a special two-part MacJury session with Mark Fuccio, Ken Ray and host Chuck Joiner.
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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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.
Since May of 2005, Ken Ray has eaten, slept, and breathed Apple news and news related to Apple news in order to produce a daily Apple news show. and he does just that with Mac OS Ken, with content that includes most stories directly related to Apple, many stories indirectly related to Apple that stand a chance of affecting Apple’s business or its users, and tangentially related stories that are funny.A slightly skewed, sometimes cynical, obsessive look at Apple news, five-days-a-week. Ken also produces an extra day of content in Mac OS Ken: Day 6, a subscription show that features one-on-one interviews with fellow podcasters, industry analysts, experts and whoever Ken wants to talk to. Ken also co-hosts Mission Log, a Roddenberry Star Trek podcast that explores the Star Trek universe one episode at a time and he has launched both EYE Chart Magazine and EYE Chart Radio as the latest in his expanding media empire. You can connect with him on Twitter.
Links:
Speck Products CandyShell Grip Case for iPhone 6 Plus
58 min
December 30, 2014 MacVoices #14236: New and Updated AppleScripts for iTunes with Doug Adams
Doug Adams of Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes has been busy updating and writing new scripts for iTunes 12 to make it even more useful than it is out of the box. Find out what some of the most popular scripts are, some of Doug’s and Chuck’s favorites, and why at least one is superior to iTunes built-in tagging environment. Doug talks about how his scripts can be used to learn, what it is about music that makes us want to organize it, and why scripts are the perfect way to do so.
MacVoices welcomes Lynda.com as a sponsor. 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:
Doug Adams is the operator of Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes, and has authored over 450 (and counting) AppleScripts to help you get more out of iTunes and your music. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Links:

Clipboard to Lyrics Scripts 2.0
Search-Replace Tag Text v4.1
This Tag That Tag v4.2
Remove n Characters From Front or Back v5.0
Super Remove Dead Tracks v4.2
Multi-Item Edit v3.0
Spare Parts
Dupin
TrackSift 2 - Doug Adams in The App Store
47 min
December 26, 2014 MacVoices #14235: Adam and Tonya Engst Talk Changing Tech Journalism and Apple in 2014
Adam and Tonya Engst are the perfect people to discuss the changes that tech journalism has seen in 2014. Their observations include the effect of blogs, the speed of change, social media and the attention spans of the audience. Adam and Tonya explain how they have evolved both TidBITS and the Take Control Books to address some of those changes, then turn their attention to some of the important Apple stories of the year, including the Retina 5K iMac, the opening of iOS, the health/technology connection and the iCloud hack.
This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by Drobo - Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Get $90 off a Drobo, Drobo 5D or Drobo 5N until December 29, 2014 at DroboStore.com using the code HOLIDAYCHUCK.
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:
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.
Tonya Engst spends her days immersed in Apple technology, serving as editor-in-chief at TidBITS Publishing, which she co-founded. She works behind the scenes on the TidBITS Web site (Apple news for the rest of us) and on the front lines of theTake Control ebook series (highly practical, tightly focused ebooks about technology, mostly Apple-related), where she thinks about the big picture, edits many ebooks, and occasionally gets to write one. Follow her on Twitter.
55 min
December 24, 2014 MacVoices #14234: The Command-Control-Power Crew Discuss Real-World Yosemite and iOS 8 Use
The hosts of Command-Control-Power, Joe Saponare, Sam Valencia and Jerry Zigmont, are back to give us a boots-on-the-ground look at Yosemite and iOS 8. Because they spend their days supporting clients large and small, they have a unique, real-world view of the Mac OS in general, and some of the cool new features of Yosemite in particular. The discussion covers how people use Handoff and Continuity, how they (think they) understand iCloud Drive and backup, the ever-present issues and questions surrounding malware, and more.
This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by Drobo - Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Get $90 off a Drobo, Drobo 5D or Drobo 5N until December 29, 2014 at DroboStore.com using the code HOLIDAYCHUCK.
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 Saponare is founder of PsiMac and one-third of the Apple consultants podcast, Command-Control-Power. After operating as a one man show for years, Joe expanded his practice a few years ago, leasing office space and hiring an office manager and another consultant. When talking shop on Command-Control-Power, one of Joe’s favorite topics is growing your practice. This summer, PsiMac is celebrating ten years in business.
Sam Valencia has spent the last fourteen years building the Connecticut branch of The HCS Technology Group. He is also the managing partner of InstructUs Training Centers. As an Apple Certified Trainer, Sam has used those skills to assist customers in not only building their infrastructure, but to explain the process in a clear and concise manner. Having an understanding of the hardware, software and, most importantly, the people involved allows for a more holistic approach to technology
Jerry Zigmont has been part of the Apple community for over 25 years and has been working as an Apple Consultant, managing his own business, MacWorks, LLC for the last 8 years. Serving the entire state of Connecticut, MacWorks, LLC provides services for small to medium sized businesses looking for experienced, reliable technical assistance.

Links:
The Safe Mac - adware remover
Adware Medic
Sophos Antivirus for Mac
ESET Cyber Security Pro
55 min
December 22, 2014 MacVoices #14233: Jeff Carlson Schools You on Adobe Photoshop Elements 13
Jeff Carlson, known for his photography instruction along with his technical expertise, has authored the new Adobe Photoshop Elements Classroom in a Book, and explains why Elements has all the elements of Photoshop that most of us really need. As the title indicates, Jeff’s book is more instruction than manual, and takes you through the capabilities of Elements by having you work on downloadable sample images. Elements 13 has some new tricks too, like helping you improve the visual aspects of your social media presences. Jeff covers that, Element’s guided features and lots more. You can get a special discount on this a book/ebook bundle by buying from Peachpit and using the offer code EL13CIB.
This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by Drobo - Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Get $90 off a Drobo, Drobo 5D or Drobo 5N until December 29, 2014 at DroboStore.com using the code HOLIDAYCHUCK.
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.
54 min
December 19, 2014 MacVoices #14232: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple Mail Again
Joe Kissell gets one final book in before the holiday season. In the new, second edition of Take Control of Apple Mail, Jim not only updates information for Apple Mail on the Mac under Yosemite, but for iOS 8 as well. Mail changed and improved under both new operating systems, and Joe is your guide to taking advantage of bug fixes, new features and making the most of Mail’s capabilities. Find out what it remains his email program of choice.
This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by Drobo - Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Get $90 off a Drobo, Drobo 5D or Drobo 5N until December 29, 2014 at DroboStore.com using the code HOLIDAYCHUCK.
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.
48 min
December 17, 2014 MacVoices #14231: The MacJury's Holiday Gift Guide #5
Our final Gift Guide MacJury convened to wrap up ideas for the holiday season, with an eye toward last-minute shopping and difficult-to-buy-for people on your list. From items that you can order online to non-tech items, a social statement, and mobile computing, a broad range of products was covered by the panel of Peter Cohen, Jim Tanous and host Chuck Joiner.
This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by Drobo - Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Get $90 off a Drobo, Drobo 5D or Drobo 5N until December 29, 2014 at DroboStore.com using the code HOLIDAYCHUCK.
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:
Peter Cohen is Managing Editor of iMore. He's also a freelance tech journalist who contributes to web sites and magazines around the world, including Mac|Life, MacFormat, and others. He co-hosts the iMore Show with Rene Ritchie and is a frequent guest on other podcasts as well.
Jim M. Tanous runs TekRevue, a general interest technology site covering the most important stories each day from the world of Mac, Windows, Mobile, and Gaming, along with frequent tips and tutorials on how to get the most out of your technology. He also stops by The Mac Observer each week to drop off a tip or two from the Mac Geek Gab podcast. Prior to starting TekRevue, Jim wrote for The Mac Observer, fixed computers for Apple, installed medical records software for McKesson, and assisted attorneys at a New York law firm. Born in Buffalo, NY, Jim now lives in Erie, PA with his wife and young son, and spends most of his day trying to keep the family’s three cats off of his desk. You can contact Jim via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or email.
Links:
Bodum Pebo Vacuum 8 Cup Coffee Maker
Automatic Smart Driving Assistant
CarMD Handheld Vehicle Diagnostic Device
Gift Apps, Music, or Books from The iTunes Store or the Mac App Store
Kanex GoBuddy+ Charge/Sync Portable Lightning Cable with Bottle Opener
Star Trek Axanar
Lollipod Tripod
Honeywell Lyric WiFi-Enabled Thermostat
ECO-FUSED® 12 Piece Pack of Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
Sennheiser MKE 600 Camcorder Shotgun Microphone
The Padcaster Air for iPad Air and NEW iPad Air 2
Ethics in Game Journalism t-shirt
The Oregon Trail - Gameloft
Apple 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Air
Apple MagSafe 60W Power Adapter for MacBook
Apple 85W Magsafe Portable Power Adapter for MacBook Pro
MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
MagCozy: A Leash for Your MagSafe 2 Adapter
KeyBit - MagSafe Adapter Key Ring
ProClip Car Mounts
1 hr
December 15, 2014 MacVoices #14230: Jeff Carlson and Dan Moren Discuss The Connected Apple Family
Jeff Carlson and Dan Moren have co-authored The Connected Apple Family, the perfect book to help you understand and take advantage of “the rich ecosystem of the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.” Whether you’re new to Apple devices, are adding to your collection, or already have them all, you can get more out of them with a little guidance from these two experienced Apple authors. Jeff and Dan cover classic topics like backups, but also about the latest features provided by Apple, like family sharing of movies, music and apps, password management among the family and much more. The pair discuss their approach to all of this, relate some interesting events during their research, and talk about why this is the right time for this book. Get it now in Kindle format, or in for 35% off with the code APPLEFAMILY (if you buy from Peachpit).
This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by Drobo - Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Get $90 off a Drobo, Drobo 5D or Drobo 5N until December 29, 2014 at DroboStore.com using the code HOLIDAYCHUCK.
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:
Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson on Twitter) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a senior editor for the weekly electronic newsletter TidBITS , and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photoshop Elements Techniques. He is also the author of The iPad 2 Pocket Guide, The iMovie ’11 Project Book, Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide and the new Meet The iPad (third generation) . He believes there’s never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory.
Dan Moren is a freelance technology writer. Currently, he’s a regular contributor to PopSci.com and Six Colors, but his work has also appeared in The Boston Globe, The Magazine, Tom’s Hardware, and Macworld. An avid podcaster, he co-hosts the shows Clockwise, The Rebound, and Not Playing with Lex and Dan, as well as being a frequent panelist on The Incomparable. And somehow he finds time to perpetually work on a novel or two. Follow his adventures on Twitter.

Links:
The Connected Apple Family (Kindle version)
The Connected Apple Family (print version from Peachpit; get 35% off with code APPLEFAMILY)
57 min
December 14, 2014 MacVoices #14229: Michael E. Cohen Takes Full Control of Pages
Michael E. Cohen is back to talk about the 1.0 release version of Take Control of Pages. Originally available as a Take Control pre-book, the update is now a fully formed book that will help you get things done with both the Mac and iOS versions of Apple’s productivity program. Is it a word processor? Page layout program? Michael talks about both of these capabilities, what it excels at, and why you should use it on all platforms (Mac, iOS and web) to get the most out of it. Michael is your guide if you need to find out where everything is in Pages, what you can accomplish, and how you go about it.
This edition is sponsored by Casper. Because everyone deserves a great night’s sleep. Use the code MACVOICES to get $50 off any size mattress.
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.
53 min

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