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MacVoices #21234: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 (2)

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Release Date: 12/10/2021

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<p>MacVoices Gift Guide #5 wraps up with more picks from <strong>Brittany Smith</strong>, <strong>Mike T. Rose</strong>, and <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>. Great gift ideas for the tech-inclined, and why our panelists selected them. (Part 2) </p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong><br /><br /><strong>David Ginsburg </strong>is the host of the weekly podcast <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at <strong><a href="https://youtube.com/daveg65">https://youtube.com/daveg65</a></strong> and find and follow him on Twitter <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/daveg65">@daveg65</a></strong>.<br /><br /><strong>Michael T. Rose</strong> began his Mac-centric career with a decade-plus stint in editorial technology at Entertainment Weekly & LIFE magazines, starting as a college intern right around when the Mac IIx was launched. After leaving the print publishing world, Mike worked as an IT lead and creative director for an NYC events and marketing agency. In 2013 he switched trains once again, and now enjoys his #dreamjob at Salesforce as a lead solution engineer. From 2006 to early 2015, Mike was a proud editor and contributor at <strong><a href="http://www.tuaw.com/editor/michael-rose">The Unofficial Apple Web Log (TUAW)</a></strong>, now folded into Engadget. Mike & his family live in Brooklyn, NY. You can find him on <strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/miketrose">Twitter</a></strong>, and you can also hear him on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aftershow-with-mike-and-kelly/id910010852"><strong>The Aftershow</strong></a> with Kelly Guimont.<br /><br /><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>. Check out her latest project, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/addliberator"><strong>YouTube channel of tech tips</strong></a>.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Links:<br /></strong><br /><strong>Gift Guide Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.macvoices.com/2021-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide/"><strong>MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (all picks) on the MacVoices Web site</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2021-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-64pm7khry"><strong>MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide (all picks) on Flipboard</strong></a> (Also available in the Flipboard app)<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Brittany’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHT98u">LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3HLjPFr"><strong>Carex Day-Light Classic Plus Bright Light Therapy Lamp</strong></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Mike’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3qYS6uP"><strong>GENKI ShadowCast</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3DxtGLP"><strong>SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD</strong></a></p>
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<p><strong>David’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3cBfFBL">Sabrent USB 3.0 4 Bay 2.5” Hard Drive/SSD Docking Station with Fan</a><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3l3wQk1">OWC Thunderbolt Hub, 5 Port</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Chuck’s Picks:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3xews6T"><strong>OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution, USB 3.1</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3oPMT5T"><strong>OfficemateOIC Blue Glacier Standard Sorter, 7 Compartments, Transparent Blue</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3EMHWlm"><strong>Dell Newest 27-inch QHD 1440p (2560 x 1440) IPS Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor</strong></a></p>
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