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

Release Date: 09/06/2024

MacVoices #24266: MacVoices Update - 2024-10

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The 2024-10 MacVoices Update arrives a day late with a good reason. Chuck explains why before discussing the month’s progress on the new web site and blog, goes over the changes that have come to Patreon, and delivers the Support Report. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: ...

MacVoices #24265: Live! - Adobe vs. Procreate, Sonos, Locked iPhones, and More

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The MacVoices panel discusses the changes Adobe made to Fresco, apparently to go after the tablet drawing app market that Procreate dominates. How do the two compare, and how with their respective business models fare? Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby have thoughts before they report on Sonos’ improvements, and laugh their way through the cell carriers’ assertion that locking phones is good for you. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you...

MacVoices #24264: Live! - M4 iMac, An Apple Card Promotion, Apple TV+ Successes

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Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby turn their attention to the newly announced M4 iPad. Who will be buying it, the secondary monitor support, and how it will change as Apple Intelligence rolls out are all considered. The panel also looks at a new Apple Card promotion and whether Apple or Goldman Sachs is funding it, as well as the roll that Apple TV+ seems to be on. This edition of MacVoices is supported by , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated...

MacVoices #24263: Live! - The M4 Mac mini and M4 Mac mini Pro

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During a week of Apple announcements, the MacVoice Live! panel took a look at the first two Mac upgrades. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby look at the new Mac Mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips, and the performance boost they offer in a new, compact form factor. Design quirks, multiple monitor support, and Thunderbolt 5 are part of the discussion, as is the question over whether this should be considered a “prosumer” machine. This MacVoices is...

MacVoices #24262: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Securing Your Apple Devices, AirTags, and More (3)

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Our multi-part conversation with Take Control author Glenn Fleishman concludes with discussions of , , and . Glenn points out some lesser-known features such as Lockdown Mode and Private Wi-Fi Address, talks about using GateKeeper effectively, and explains some new features in FaceTime and Messages that improve the user experience. (Part 3) This MacVoices is supported by Notion, the single AI tool that does it all. Try Notion AI for free at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:11 Introduction to Securing Apple Devices 02:19 Merging Security and Privacy Features 11:37 Understanding Find My...

MacVoices #24261: Glenn Fleishman On Keeping Safe Using Mobile Tech (2)

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Glenn Fleishman goes in depth on the title subject of his . We talk about how to secure Apple devices amid all the changes and updates to operating systems, along with features such as car crash detection, fall detection, emergency SOS, and the Check-In function, Glenn emphasizes the need for individuals to understand and customize their device settings for optimal protection from both misadventure as well as theft. (Part 2) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Try Notion AI for free at . Show Notes: Chapters :00:08 Introduction to Mobile Safety 02:21 Features for Physical Security 06:50...

MacVoices #24260: Keyboards, Comics, and Taking Control of Your Apple Account with Glenn Fleishman (1)

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In the first part of a wide-ranging conversation with author Glenn Fleishman, we touch on his participation in the book project, his latest project, , and his . Along the way we looked back at the surprising origins of a peripheral we all use, the challenges of the early printing industry, and got some thoughts on what you can and can’t do in your account interactions with Apple. 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 Patron and get access!...

MacVoices #24259: Live! - Wordpress Controversies and Sonos Customer Confidence

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Two topics dominate this MacVoices Live! discussion. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Reat, and Mark Fuccio look at the ongoing soap opera that is the Wordpress/WP Engine feud that now has some employees heading for less combative pastures. Then, the panel consider the latest efforts by Sonos to gain back their customers trust…and why it is an uphill climb. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and jin the conversations at Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction...

MacVoices #24258: More Home Organization with Under My Roof (2)

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Our conversation with Diane Hamilton, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of continues with how they are implementing machine learning integration in , particularly object recognition, and the support resources available for users. Diane also shares insights on the transition to a subscription model, data ownership and privacy through iCloud integration. (Part 2) Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:10 Introduction to Under My...

MacVoices #24257: Diane Hamilton On Organizing Your Home with Under My Roof (1)

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Diane Hamilton, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of , discusses the evolution of . Originally designed for home inventories, the app has transformed into a comprehensive tool for managing all aspects of homeownership, including maintenance schedules and household supplies. Useful for both day-to-day activities as well as in times of disaster, Under My Roof uses iCloud for secure storage of your data. Diane explains user-friendly mechanisms like receipt uploads and strong syncing capabilities across devices as part of the initial implementation. (Part 1) ...

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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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