Welcome to episode 034 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show explores the topic of Apple, Inc. and the pivotal role that the tech giant has played in the world of computers and consumer electronics, with a focus on how it has changed since founder Steve Jobs handed the reins to current CEO Tim Cook.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of the article "Apple Inc.: Not So Different Anymore" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 30, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "Almost overnight, Apple went from expensive nerd tool to fashion accessory for those who care what others think. The zeitgeist of the average Apple customer shifted. Not longer limited to geeky artists and creators, Apple seemingly unintentionally jettisoned itself into the world of Gucci, Cartier, and Burberry when it released the iPhone (there's a reason that it partners with Hermès for its popular Apple Watch)."

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Welcome to episode 033 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about my new audio resource, a Space on X with co-host John Bailey from Las Vegas called "Curt & John Talk Tech and AI."

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of the article "Curt & John Talk Tech and AI" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 27, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "In October, I'll roll out a new Space on X (formerly Twitter) called 'Curt & John Talk Tech and AI." X Spaces, which are audio only, fill the gap between traditional asynchronous pre-recorded podcasts and live video conferencing by allowing anyone present to step up to the podium and contribute to the dialog. The opportunity to converse with Spaces hosts and participants in such an intimate and interactive manner is obviously exciting."

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Welcome to episode 032 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about how this terse podcast can help IT communicators and tech writers, all without distracting ads.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "New Podcast: Technical Writing Success" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 26, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "Busy professionals who practice multitasking often leverage times when they cannot read or watch a video to listen and learn.

"Drive time and exercise sessions are two great examples of situations during which IT professionals can engage in podcasts, audio books, and other listenable resources to learn new skills, stay current on industry developments, and network for career advancement."

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Welcome to episode 031 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about the highly controversial topic of the Oxford comma. Introduced in 1905 in Great Britain, this grammatical convention has divided writers and IT professionals for decades.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "Understanding the Oxford Comma" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 25, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "However, to be fair and objective (objectivity is one of my Pillars of Technical Writing, after all), it must be said that the Oxford comma is not grammatically required. Rather, it is grammatically optional. In other words, failure to use the Oxford comma is not, technically speaking, a mistake (even though many sources, including leading style guides, consider its omission to be an error). This is obviously where the arguments begin."

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Welcome to episode 030 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners how to leverage the immense efficiency and accuracy of AI image generators for all photorealistic images, artwork, graphics, title slides, and other visual assets to accompany your documentation and social media activity.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "Tech Writers: Use AI for Image Generation" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 24, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "While stock photography services certainly won't go away overnight, they now must compete with inexpensive AI image generators, some of which cost below $10 a month. Stock photography suffers many shortcomings that do not plague AI image generation. For example, with stock photography, there is no exclusivity. One of your competitors can easily choose the same image you select for your website or documentation, diluting your brand."

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Welcome to episode 029 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about evergreen documents and the burden to keep these special docs current to remain efficient, comply with an evolving regulatory landscape, and maintain operational consistency.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "Understanding Evergreen Documents" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 23, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "The evergreen status of a document does not mean that it is current. Think of evergreen as an opportunity based on updatability, if you will. Like evergreen trees may or may not be well manicured and free of invasive vines and dead limbs, evergreen documentation is an invitation to maintain accuracy—but in no way guarantees that such maintenance actually occurs."

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Welcome to episode 028 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about the long history of technical writing and how the now-popular profession began thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, but did not become a formal job category until World War II in the 1940s.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "The Evolution of Technical Writing" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 20, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "Technical writing, once confined to things like user manuals and standard operating procedures, has undergone significant evolution in our modern technology-based business environment. Today, tech writing and enterprise documentation mirror advancements in computing and software development, process automation, digital communication, and project management methodologies. Like the rest of the world, the field has also begun to integrate artificial intelligence (more below)."

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Welcome to episode 027 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about how the U.S. Congress wants to require automakers to include AM radio in the vehicles they sell to facilitate an emergency broadcast network.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "Emergency Alerts & the U.S. Congress: The Big Disconnect" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 19, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "I'm a proud American. I love this country. But I don't think dinosaur thinking is going to help this great nation maintain its leadership position in technology and commerce and best protect its citizens during emergency scenarios. And if we're going to consider AM radio for emergency alerts, CB radio should also rank as a contender. 'Breaker breaker, this is the Rubber Duck. The aliens have landed and your ass is grass. Over.'"

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Welcome to episode 026 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about the important role of policy statements for any size company and, in particular, large enterprise organizations (particularly those prone to heavy regulatory oversight).

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "Role of Policy Statements in Enterprise Documentation" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 18, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "Policy statements are pivotal for a number of reasons, including consistency of operations, regulatory compliance, mitigation of risk, and overall efficiency. Because operational efficiency leads directly to greater levels of customer satisfaction and higher profits, policy statements should be taken seriously by any company—regardless of size."

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Welcome to episode 025 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins & Associates.

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Today’s show teaches listeners about the current state of the technical writing and documentation market, including predictions for the next several years.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their analysis of the article "Market for Technical Writing in 2024" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on September 17, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "Recent projections predict robust growth in the technical writing sector, with an expected increase in job opportunities of seven percent from 2022 to 2032 and an even better 10-11 percent growth rate between now and 2026."

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