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MacVoices #24226: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Sequoia (1)

Release Date: 09/06/2024

MacVoices #25073: Live! - Super Bowl Streaming Winners, Ad Losers, and Apple’s Halftime Show

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The Super Bowl as the topic of discussion for the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden…but not for the football. How successful the streaming distribution part was will affect the streaming landscape, which ads worked and which didn’t, and thoughts on the Apple-supported halftime show were on the panel’s minds. MacVoices is supported by : The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:10 Introduction to Mac Voices 04:24 Super Bowl Streaming Experiences...

MacVoices #25072: CES - j5create

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In a very orange booth at CES in Las Vegas, Brandon Thweatt, Systems Analyst for , shows us off their video switcher devices that let you create sophisticated video streams for your show, game, or whatever you want to show off on the internet. Brandon talks about the two models, one with a screen, one without. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25072.mp3 Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: ...

MacVoices #25071: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Mac Basics (2)

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Our conversation with Joe Kissell about his new Take Control book continues with comments on what versions of macOS are addressed and how Joe approached the daunting task of covering all the system features. We also talk about the importance of a basics book and shares some valuable Mac tips that you may not know. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to Mac Basics 06:59 Understanding macOS Versions 09:26 Navigating System Features...

MacVoices #25070: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Mac Basics (1)

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Joe Kissell is back with a new Take Control title that is just a little different. . Joe starts out by discussing why this book is needed, and some of the challenges of creating a basic book on such a mature and complex topic. Starting out with the physical characteristics, then going through what the user sees first, Joe discusses how he tries to touch on everything without the details becoming burdensome. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by . What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices...

MacVoices #25069: Live! - Tapestry, An Office 365 Price Increase, DeepSeek Comes and DeepSeek Goes

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A new social media app has been launched by the Twitterific team. Tapestry combines Blue Sky, Mastodon, RSS, and YouTube feeds on your iOS device. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss the implications of this app given its pedigree. We also look at an Office 365 price increase at the same time it drops a free VPN service, and its subscription model. Microsoft is also bringing DeepSeek to its Copilot service while, at the same time, DeepSeek was dropped from the Italian App...

MacVoices #25068: CES - FlowBeams

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In Eureka Park at CES in Las Vegas we talked to Lea Milovich, CEO and Co-Founder of , a Dutch start-up that has developed a needle-free injection technology. Lea talked about the incredible number of needles in use each day and how their option could reduce or eliminate that waste, not to mention improving the experience for everything from vaccines to tattoos. If you hate needles, you need to see this interview. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with ...

MacVoices #25067: Live! - Bootable Backups Again, AppleCare, Godzilla Wins

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby re-look at bootable backups because one cloning software developer says the new version of the macOS has fixed a bug and that they work…sort of. The panel looks at a change in purchasing AppleCare that you need to be aware of, and how Apple TV+ and Godzilla got some respect at a recent awards event. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and jin the...

MacVoices #25066: CES - WearableDevices (Mudra)

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In the booth at CES we got to see the new that provides gesture control via Bluetooth and brain-computer synchronicity. Ariel Amar, Product Specialist, shows us how it works, the kinds of control that you can achieve, and the devices it can control. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon:...

MacVoices #25265: CES - Shokz

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At CES in Las Vegas, Piyou (Ray) Cheng, Product Line Manager for , introduced their OpenMeet headphones that were inspired by the work-from-home trend. Much easier to wear for extended periods of time because of both the bone conduction aspect as well as the extremely light weight, they are perfect for being able to hear what is going on around you while participating in online meetings on an extended basis. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with ...

MacVoices #25064: CES - STM Goods

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At CES in Las Vegas, the booth had a line wrapped around it, as usual, for their legendary skateboard give-away. Jim Williams, UK and European Sales, talked a bit about this year’s design before updating us on the new MagSafe version of their ChargeTree charger for your Apple Devices, and introducing us to the Duxling, an all-in-one case that provides protection, a handle, and a stand. Designed for kids, it is useful for those who abuse their iPads and use them in challenging environments. Jim also showed us the Dux Keyboard USB-C that features rugged protection, pencil storage, and a...

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Joe Kissell helps you get ready to take advantage of macOS Sequoia when it becomes available, doing the work of figuring out what is new so you don’t have to. In this discussion and in the new book, Take Control of Sequoia, Joe shares his impressions of some of the more reported-on features, and why every user will have to evaluate how they fit into their own workflows. (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 how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Sequoia
02:38 The Sequoia Update
05:53 New Features and Changes
12:45 iPhone Mirroring and Its Use
16:57 Exploring Apple's Passwords App
23:43 Passkeys in Sequoia
25:19 New Features in Notes and Messages
28:12 Upcoming Discussion on Apple Intelligence

Guests:

Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter.

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