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MacVoices #24184: Road to Macstock with Kelly Guimont of The Aftershow

Release Date: 07/09/2024

MacVoices #24254: Mike Schmitz Launches LifeHQ To Improve Your Productivity (1)

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Mike Schmitz has been working on his new project, , for a long time. Built on Obsidian, LifeHQ is, “Everything You Need to Run Your Whole Life.” Mike explains his combination of personal knowledge management (PKM) and productivity enhancement and how it turns items like notes and journaling into actionable insights. Inspired by Mike’s productivity projects and studies, LifeHQ brings it all in one place. (Part 1) Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and...

MacVoices #24253: Live! - YouTube Kills An App, Apple TV+ Success Story

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio discuss how and why YouTube succeeded in having a Vision Pro app from the App Store when they don’t have one, and what an Apple TV+ success story means for how future content will be released. Along they way the panel shares some of their Prime Day picks and why they made them. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24253.mp3 : The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 A Vision Pro App Gets Killed 07:49 Prime Day Picks...

MacVoices #24252: TV+ Talk - Apple TV+ On Amazon Prime and A New Vision Pro Movie

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner use this edition of TV+ Talk to discuss the surprising agreement between Amazon and Apple that will put Apple TV+ on Amazon Prime Video. Are there winners and losers in this development, and what affect will it have on how you sign up for the service? What are the financial arrangements between the two streaming players? Charlotte and Chuck also talk about the new movie that was shot with the Apple Vision Pro in mind and why one of them isn’t interested in seeing it. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to TV Plus Talk 01:45...

MacVoices #24251: Live! - The Mayor's Forgotten Password and Apple's Latest AI Model

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio consider New York Mayor Eric Adams forgetfulness when it comes to his iPhone password, and the use cases for Apple’s newest AI model. MacVoices Slack This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack, available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Mayor's Password Dilemma 08:25 Apple's Depth Pro: A New Era 18:31 Open Source Insights Links: Indicted NYC Mayor Adams Tells...

MacVoices #24250: More With Jason Snell on 'Take Control of Photos' (2)

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Our conversation with Jason Snell about the 4th edition of for wraps up with a look at the power of the Photos app for users of all skill levels. Enhancements such as Photographic styles change the game by providing more post-capture options than ever before. Jason also covers getting more out of our photos by printing or making custom books and projects, and how that has become more of a focus in the latest version of Photos. (Part 2) Notion: This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Try Notion AI for free at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to...

MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)

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Jason Snell has released the 4th edition of for to cover the most recent updates to the Photos app on all of Apple’s operating systems. Jason explains why Photos has undergone more of a redesign than an upgrade, utilizing machine learning to help you do more than ever before with your photos. Also more unified than ever is the interface across Mac, iPhone, and iPad which helps in overcoming the resistance to adopting new features. Jason touches on how the improved search capabilities and customizable collections enhance the user experience and...

MacVoices #24248: Golden Hill Software's John Brayton Brings Unread To The Mac

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John Brayton of Golden Hill Software has released a Mac version of his popular RSS reader, Available on iOS and iPad OS already, John explains why he felt it was time to fill out the collection for the desktop, citing the changing ways we work and interact online, the changes in social media and how people get their news, and the thought processes behind his pricing decisions. This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Try Notion AI for free at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Unread RSS Reader 07:43 Development Journey of Unread 08:57 The Resurgence of RSS...

MacVoices #24247: Live! - EU Big Tech Agenda, Ferrari Security

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Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet analyze the European Union's increasing regulatory pressure on major tech firms, especially but not limited to Apple. Their advocacy for a more open iOS seems to be at the expense of users privacy in favor of…what? Fines? To wrap up, we discuss why every Ferrari owner should have at least on e pair of AirPods. This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Try Notion AI for free at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 EU's Tech Agenda and Apple's Dilemma 10:51 AirPods:...

MacVoices #24246: Live! - Microsoft's Nuclear Reactor, Sam Altman On The AI Future

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Microsoft is behind bringing a nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania out of mothballs to help drive their AI initiatives.Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet have conflicting thoughts on the benefits and rationale behind this from a variety of perspectives. Along with that, they also have different opinions on a new essay by Sam Altman of OpenAI on the future of AI and what it can accomplish. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons....

MacVoices #24245: Live! - iPhone Camera Comes In Fourth, Apple Budgets New Films

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Does the fact that a recent evaluation placing the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera in fourth place behind some competitors really matter? Dave Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet talk about having the camera as part of a phone that you want to use. as well as just how close the rankings were. The panel has thoughts on Oprah Winfrey buying back the rights to a documentary about her life and the effect of Apple putting a budget on future movie projects. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the...

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Our next stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is with Kelly Guimont who talks about value of the "hallway track" at conferences for fostering meaningful connections among attendees. Then, she previews her presentation on enhancing attention and focus through doodling and note-taking. The conversation touches on the science behind memory retention related to writing versus typing notes, as well as the welcoming nature of Macstock.

Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Kelly's discount code, VERSO, or the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to MacVoices with Kelly Guimont
05:33 Preview of Kelly's Presentation at Macstock
13:17 Importance of Writing Down Information for Recall
18:40 Discount Codes for Macstock Registration
22:27 Emphasizing the Benefits of Writing Information Down
23:29 Chuck's Karaoke Teaser for Macstock

Guests:

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon.

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