MacVoices #20209: MacVoices Live! with Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus (2)

<p>Our MacVoices Live! conversation with featured guest <strong>Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus</strong> and panel members <strong>Dave Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Brittany Smith</strong>, <strong>Frank Petrie</strong>, and <strong>Warren Sklar </strong>continues with more about Bob’s new book, <a href="https://www.workingsmarterformacusers.com/blog/garageband"><strong>GarageBand For Dummies, Second Edition</strong></a>. That part of the discussion includes comparisons of GarageBand and Logic Pro, who each is for, and learning curves. Then, the panel just couldn’t stay away from the Apple/Epic Games battle, but this time we approached it through the copycat version of Apple’s “1984” commercial and director Ridley Scott’s comments about it. (Part 2 of 2)</p>
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<h3>Show Notes: </h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Bob LeVitus</strong>, often referred to as "Dr. Mac," has been considered one of the world's leading authorities on the Macintosh and Mac OS for nearly twenty years. A prolific author, Bob has sold millions of books worldwide in a dozen languages. His recent titles include: <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1118176790/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=3x87-20&linkCode=am2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1118176790">iPad 2 For Dummies</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0470929790/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=3x87-20&linkCode=am2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470929790">Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies</a></strong>,<strong> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1118036719/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=3x87-20&linkCode=am2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1118036719">iPhone 4S For Dummies</a></strong>, and<strong> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/111802205X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=3x87-20&linkCode=am2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=111802205X">Mac OS X Lion For Dummies</a></strong>. He's been a tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996 and writes regularly for <strong><a title="The Mac Observer" href="http://www.macobserver.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Mac Observer</a></strong> web site. His hobbies include playing guitar with the infamous Macworld All-Star Band, engineering audio recordings (mostly of classic rock songs), and budget video-making. Bob also has a <a title="Dr. Mac Consulting" href="http://www.boblevitus.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Macintosh computing consultancy</strong></a> that offers expert technical help, training, and pre-purchase advice to Mac users via phone, e-mail, and/or Internet-enabled remote control software. You can find him on<strong> <a title="Bob LeVitus on Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/#!/LeVitus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> </strong>and see his latest project at <strong><a href="https://www.workingsmarterformacusers.com">WorkingSmarterForMacUsers.com</a>.</strong></p>
<p><strong>David Ginsburg</strong> is the President of the<strong> <a href="http://nwou.com">Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group</a></strong>, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as <a href="http://twitter.com/daveg65"><strong>@daveg65</strong></a>. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, <a href="http://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Brittany Smith</strong> is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, <strong><a href="http://conquer.consulting/">Devise and Conquer</a></strong> that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as<strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/addliverator">@addliberator</a></strong>. </p>
<p><strong>Frank Petrie</strong> is an author and contributor to <a href="https://screencastsonline.com/magazine/"><strong>ScreenCastsOnline Magazine</strong></a>. Follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/fpetrie"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and check out his web site, <strong><a href="http://ympnow.com">ympnow.com</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Warren Sklar</strong> helps host the <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mactothefuture/">Mac to The Future Group</a> </strong>on Facebook, and is the co-host of <a href="http://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> with <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>.<br/><br/></p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.workingsmarterformacusers.com/blog/garageband"><strong>Bonus Content for GarageBand For Dummies, including <i>House of the Rising Sun files</i></strong></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.cultofmac.com/721688/ridley-scott-1984-ad-epic-games-apple-parody/">Director of Apple’s classic 1984 ad is unimpressed with Epic Games’ parody</a> </strong>on Cult of Mac</p>
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