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Drobo CEO Mihir Shah joins us to discuss their two latest models, the Drobo 5D3 (recently reviewed on MacVoices) and the Drobo 5N2, the next step in their network-attached storage solutions. He talks about Drobo’s penetration in Asia and their surprise connection with Bollywood. Drobo’s mission is to make storage simple, but keeping it simple can be difficult. Mihir shares some of the challenges with continuing to advance and expand the platform while balancing that against legacy software and hardware issues, and offers some tips on how to keep your Drobo as stable and reliable as the day you bought it. He also provides a coupon code for you to save $50 on the Drobo 5D3! 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: Links: MacVoices #17162: Briefing – The Thunderbolt 3-Equipped Drobo 5D3 Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore Hard Drive Stats for Q1 2017 - Backbblaze Blog For a limited time, Coupon Code “voices5d3” gets you $50 off a Drobo 5D3 when you order at DroboStore.com

Mark Fuccio has been watching the Qualcomm v. Apple patent infringement suit with great interest. If you think this is just another Apple suit, think again. Mark feels this is worthy of a video series, and he makes a good case as he reviews what has transpired along the way. From the start of the controversy in Asia to the hefty penalties levied against Qualcomm for their lack of responsiveness, there is more here than you think. Mark helps us understand the story so far, and speculates on where it might go. Today’s MacVoices is sponsored by eero, the wireless mesh network that you need. Find out how simple and powerful wireless can be. To get yours, with free shipping, use the coupon code “macvoices” at checkout. http://eero.com and by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. http://SmileSoftware.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: 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. Links: Ars Technica

Joe Kissell is back with a second edition of one of his favorite books, Take Control of Automating Your Mac. Joe explains why this book is expanded in coverage, how reader feedback influenced some of that expansion, and his inclusion of two of his favorite utilities. Not sure what to automate? Joe provides some advice on how to find out, details various types of automation and their tools, and admits to wanting to spread his automation addiction. Today’s MacVoices is sponsored by eero, the wireless mesh network that you need. Find out how simple and powerful wireless can be. To get yours, with free shipping, use the coupon code “macvoices” at checkout. Eero logo gray and by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. http://SmileSoftware.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: Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Links: CMD-Conference Keyboard Maestro Take Control of The Mac Command Line with Terminal

AppleScript expert Ray Robertson gives us an introduction to scripting in its various forms, and discusses kinds of things he will be teaching at the CMD-D Scripting Bootcamp, to be held before the CMD-D Conference itself. Ray gives us a look at his approach to getting you up and running with AppleScript, from the basics to sample scripts to additional tools and resources, and covers why he feels follow-up after the boot camp is critical to your scripting success. Today’s MacVoices is sponsored by eero, the wireless mesh network that you need. Find out how simple and powerful wireless can be. To get yours, with free shipping, use the coupon code “macvoices” at checkout. Eero logo gray 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: Ray Robertson started working with automation technologies shortly after purchasing his first Mac. With a background in typography, he began by using macro programs and database publishing utilities for an Atlanta-based typesetting firm. In 1998 Ray started his own company focused on AppleScript solutions and training, Scripting Matters, successfully using scripting to automate Atlanta's infamous traffic out of his working life. As a teacher, he organized and co-taught AppleScript Pro Sessions, a five-day in-depth training event. He has led seminars for Adobe and Apple, including a very successful European tour focused on automating the Finder, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator with AppleScript. Through custom development and/or training, Ray has helped many prominent companies, including Accuweather, Comedy Central, McGraw/Hill, Pearson, Reebok, and Universal Press Syndicate. Ray's primary focus is helping clients rapidly improve productivity, sometimes reducing weeks of tedious work to a few hours. Whether working with custom development or training, Ray knows good listening and communication skills are just as important as technical expertise. With a background in desktop publishing instead of IT, he readily understands the challenges many people face in deadline-driven environments. He is passionate about making automated solutions easy to use and maintain. Over the years, Ray has also established a great network of skilled developers and consultants. He has partnered with other developers to create very sophisticated solutions using multiple scripting languages, including JavaScript, as well as more higher level languages, such as Objective-C. Ray has also done some iOS programming, creating an early iPad app which was recognized as New & Noteworthy by Apple staff. In 2014, he acquired Automated Workflows, and continues to operate that company as well as his own. Ray earned his BA with summa cum laude honors at Berry College where he served as editor of an award-winning student newspaper. After many years as a recreational racquetball player, Ray now focuses on qi gong, yoga, tai chi and pilates. He and his wife, Marina, live in a small community outside the metro Atlanta area.

After the doors of Macstock 2017 closed, those still in town gathered at an undisclosed location for dinner and good times. Somewhere along the way, it became a good idea to record their thoughts on the event, lit by a few wall lamps and some video screens. 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 Macstock 2017, Elle Newman gives us a first-time attendee look at the conference. Elle talks about why she same, her impressions of the topics, the speakers, and the people, and some of information she is taking back to her personal activities and projects. Today’s MacVoices is sponsored by eero, the wireless mesh network that you need. Find out how simple and powerful wireless can be. To get yours, with free shipping, use the coupon code “macvoices” at checkout. http://eero.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: Elle Newman is a facilitator, a life coach, and a yoga teacher. Find out more about her at her personal web site.

At Macstock 2017, Rich Gertgen of event sponsor Other World Computing took some time to show us a few of their products that were getting the most attention from attendees. (Look for a guest appearance by Tim Robertson, and a photobomb by Guy Serle.) Today’s MacVoices is sponsored by eero, the wireless mesh network that you need. Find out how simple and powerful wireless can be. To get yours, with free shipping, use the coupon code “macvoices” at checkout. http://eero.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: Rich Gertgen is Key Account Manager/Enterprise at Other World Computing.

At Macstock 2017, Guy Serle of the MyMac Podcast provides some examples and thoughts on how Macstock reflects the larger Apple user community, and how it differs from other tech conferences and user bases. Today’s MacVoices is sponsored by eero, the wireless mesh network that you need. Find out how simple and powerful wireless can be. To get yours, with free shipping, use the coupon code “macvoices” at checkout. http://eero.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: Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, and catch his latest project, Mac to the Future, on Facebook.

At Macstock 2017, Jeff Gamet of The Mac Observer and host Chuck Joiner discuss some of the surprising things they learned from one Macstock attendee, the benefits of chance encounters at conferences, and Jeff's Deep Dive session. 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.

At Macstock 2017, the most senior Macstock attendee, Dr. Edna Doyle, talks about how she was introduced to the Mac, what Apple gear she has, and and how she uses it. Edna thinks that everyone, including seniors, should be enthusiastic about technology and explains why. 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: You can contact Dr. Edna M. Doyle on Facebook.