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MacVoices #24198: Live - Amazon Prime Purchases; Implications of an iOS PC Emulator

Release Date: 07/29/2024

MacVoices #25239: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage

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Jeff Carlson takes on the latest information in the newly updated . Topics include choosing SSD vs HDD and NVMe, when Thunderbolt 5 matters, APFS basics, and why cables and enclosures affect speed and reliability. They cover backup strategies, OWC DIY builds, iOS/iPadOS Files support for external drives, NAS pros/cons, and even using SD cards—when it’s smart, and when it’s not. This MacVoices is supported by OpenCase. MagSafe Perfected. Use the code “macvoices” to save 10% at Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Welcome and why storage knowledge matters [1:13] New edition: Take...

MacVoices #25238: Live! - Google Avoids Disaster, Apple's Benefit; An AI Assistant On Your TV?

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A major antitrust ruling leaves Google with Chrome intact but requires limited data sharing with competitors, while Apple continues to benefit from billions in Google search placement payments. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Mark Fuccio debates whether remedies punish innovation, investor reactions to the news, and privacy issues around smart TVs with AI assistants. They close with lighter takes on Clippy’s unlikely return as a protest symbol. This MacVoices is supported by OpenCase. MagSafe...

MacVoices #25237: TV+ Talk - Most Watched Apple TV+ Content

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner dig into JustWatch data on August’s most-watched Apple TV+ series (Chief of War, Foundation, Invasion) and films (The Gorge, Killers of the Flower Moon). They compare Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix, bundles, and “background TV.” The conversation includes Apple funding riskier originals (Spike Lee/Denzel), box-office vs. streaming strategy, and a new James Corden/Ruth Jones comedy deal. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:12 – Welcome and pre-event chatter 2:24 – Most-watched Apple TV+ shows in August 5:55 – Top Apple TV+ movies and staying power 7:37 – Apple...

MacVoices #25236: Live! - Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Discussion (Part 3)

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The panel wraps Apple’s “Awe Dropping” coverage by debating iPhone 17 hardware: new vapor-chamber cooling, bigger batteries, a widened camera “deck,” triple 48MP sensors, square-format capture, brighter 3,000-nit displays, and up to 2TB storage. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio contrast AirPods’ translation “wow” with phones’ incremental gains, weigh real-world benefits for creators, and critique Apple’s moodier event production and revived case...

MacVoices #25235: Live! - Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Discussion (Part 2)

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The panel continues its discussion of Apple’s latest announcements from the “Awe Dropping” event, focusing on the Apple Watch Series 11, new health and sleep tracking features, and the Ultra’s extended battery life. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio switch to the iPhone lineup, with debate over the new iPhone Air, Pro, and Pro Max models, camera improvements, storage options, and durability upgrades. The group weighs trade-in values, upgrade decisions, and how new features...

MacVoices #25234: Live - Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Discussion (Part 1)

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The first part of the MacVoices Live! panel’s discussions about Apple’s latest event, dives into new AirPods with translation, heart rate monitoring, enhanced noise cancellation, and fitness tracking. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio also cover Apple Watch updates, including the SE3’s expanded health features and the Ultra’s larger display. Along the way, they share trade-in tips and sleep tracking issues, all while weighing upgrade decisions. Get Tidy Today with...

MacVoices #25233: Live! - TypePad Departs, MacSurfer Returns

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TypePad’s shutdown prompts a PSA on exporting old blogs, while the panel welcomes the nostalgic return of MacSurfer—an Apple-news aggregator reborn in beta. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio weigh whether curated headlines still matter in an RSS world, discuss topic vs site organization, search usefulness, and daily cadence. Along the way are comments about decluttering, fiber-speed brags, and how aggregation style shapes what we read. Get Tidy Today with Cloud Cleanup and CleanMyMac! Try 7 days...

MacVoices #25232: Live! - Replacing Facebook

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The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debates whether alternatives like Discord, Reddit, Mastodon, or Blue Sky could replace Facebook for groups and community interaction. They discuss ease of adoption, generational barriers, and what it takes for platforms to go mainstream, comparing them to Zoom’s rise during the pandemic. The conversation wraps with thoughts on Apple’s upcoming September event and closing connections. Get Tidy Today with Cloud Cleanup and CleanMyMac! Try 7...

MacVoices #25231: The Macstock IX Digital Pass with Mike Potter

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Mike Potter returns to unveil the , three days of workshops and sessions in upgraded quality thanks to new gear and live switching. The talks are available as streams on the Macstock site, along with with slides and bonus moments. Those who were there in person already have access; others can purchase the pass to learn at their own pace. The discussion includes pricing, session counts, a downloadable schedule, and a tease for MacStock X in July 2026. Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as...

MacVoices #25230: Live! - Intel Investment Debate and Bluesky’s Mississippi Exit

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The panel examines the U.S. government’s $8.9 billion investment in Intel, debating whether it strengthens national security or sets a risky precedent for government ownership in private companies. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea discuss Intel’s challenges, the role of the CHIPS Act, and political optics. The session also examined Bluesky’s withdrawal from Mississippi over strict age-verification laws, and the implications for other states and services. Today’s MacVoices is supported...

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After Amazon Prime Day, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby share some of the items that tempted them, and those they purchased. A PC emulator for iOS has been approved on the App Store, and the panel debates its significance for running old software and vintage games on iOS devices. Exploring technical aspects of emulation, the cover performance considerations and compatibility with different operating systems. Speculating on Apple's motivations for approval, the conversation concludes with a reflection on the uses of emulation for accessing old software, playing classic games, and the impact on user experiences.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Amazon Prime Day Deals
00:41 Personal Purchases and Considerations
02:11 Tech Accessories and Home Automation Ideas
04:30 Reflections on Amazon Prime Day Deals
07:19 Introduction of PC Emulator for iOS
09:55 Features and Limitations of the Emulator
13:17 Discussion on Apple's Position and Response
15:51 Potential Use Cases for the Emulator
18:31 Connect with MacVoices and Support the Show

Links:

Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1) with 4K HDMI Display, 5Gbps - and 2 5Gbps USB-A Data Ports
https://amzn.to/3yboMYc

Anker USB C Adapter (2 Pack),High-Speed Data Transfer, USB-C to USB 3.0 Female Adapter
https://amzn.to/3Wob1xp

Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM Broadcom BCM2712 Arm Cortex-A76 2.4GHz Quad-core 64-bit Single Board Computer
https://amzn.to/4dd40Gm

homebridge
https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge

Elgato USB-C Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controller
https://amzn.to/3Ygr3Mb

Apple Pencil (USB-C)
https://amzn.to/3LFB2TO

Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/15/apple-approves-first-retro-pc-emulator-ios/

After initially rejecting it, Apple has approved the first PC emulator for iOS
https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/13/24198015/apple-utm-se-pc-os-emulator-for-ios

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @[email protected].

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS 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 https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @[email protected].

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab.

Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @[email protected] on Mastodon.

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