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

Release Date: 10/28/2024

MacVoices #24293: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #5 (1)

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Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea join Chuck Joiner for MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #5. Gift picks ranged from practical to, “I didn’t know that even existed!” See what surprises could be in store for holiday gift giving or getting. (Part 1) 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: Links: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs’ Picks: Ember cup - $150 (14oz) Ember Sliding Lid, Splash-Proof Ember Mug Lid...

MacVoices #24292: Live! - Bluesky Grows, TikTok and Trump, Apple TV+ News

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby consider Bluesky's growth in the reported exodus from X and what it says about how people are using social media at this point in time. The panel also discuss at the possibilities for TikTok under the incoming Trump administration, and look at what Sam Bankman-Fried and Godzilla have in common. Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the...

MacVoices #24291: Live - M4s and Virtualization, Investigating Microsoft, MDM

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The MacVoices Live! panel looks at who the reports of the M4 chip’s problems with virtualization affect and why. Microsoft is in the crosshairs of a new FTC look into Microsoft’s business practices, and Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby share some of their experiences with products that are the focus of the investigation. Then we transition into a discussion of Mobile Device Management by both Apple and Microsoft and what they mean if you are using a machine owned by...

MacVoices #24290: Live! - iPhone Reboots, Apple Gives, Apple Takes

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby look at the unannounced feature that reboots iPhones after an extended period of inactivity, how they view it, and how law enforcement is seeing it. In the same vein, we look at what Apple is giving in the form of an also-unannounced improvement to their laptop screens, the new version of Final Cut, and new games for Apple Arcade. Apple is also taking away some features from and what Apple is taking away some legacy machines in terms...

MacVoices #24289: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #4 (2)

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The fourth MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide concludes with more picks from ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Chuck Joiner that involve clothing, computer hardware, a travel pick, and some leisure time items. (Part 2) This MacVoices is supported by Notion, the single AI tool that does it all. The new Notion AI is a single AI tool that does it all: search across Notion and other apps, generate docs in your own style, analyze PDFs and images, and chat with you about anything. Try Notion AI for free at . Show Notes: Links: Patrice Brend’amour’s Picks:...

MacVoices #24288: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #4 (1)

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”Pilot Pete” Harmon, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Chuck Joiner kick off the first part of MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #4 with a wide range of picks, from expensive to stocking stuffers, books to audio, and more. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by Notion, the single AI tool that does it all. The new Notion AI is a single AI tool that does it all: search across Notion and other apps, generate docs in your own style, analyze PDFs and images, and chat with you about anything. Try Notion AI for free at . Show Notes: Links: Patrice Brend’amour’s Picks: The...

MacVoices #24287: The First 10 Things You Should Do With Your Apple Vision Pro (2)

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This two-part Vision Pro Focus looks at more of the first things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro. Some highlights of the discussion with Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Chuck Joiner include an immersive meditation app, virtual travel using the AVP, and some favorite games.. Video editing options, a “social virtual card game” and immersive sports content round out the list. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 Introduction to Apple Vision Pro 03:25 Immersive Travel with Spatial Station 09:03 Work vs. Play: Apps Discussion 10:01 Gaming Experience: Beat Punch 17:39...

MacVoices #24286: The First 10 Things You Should Do With Your Apple Vision Pro (1)

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This episode of Vision Pro Focus, our project in conjunction with Vision Pro Files, features a discussion of "The First 10 Things You Should Do With Your Apple Vision Pro.” Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and MacVoices host Chuck Joiner start off with some of the basics and why they are so influential to future AVP experiences both recreational and productive. Then we dig into some of those options in both categories that should among your first explorations. (Part 1) Show Notes: Chapters: 0:05 Introduction to Vision Pro Focus 1:40 Setting Up Your Vision Pro 14:09...

MacVoices #24285: MacVoices Update 2024-11

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The November 2024 MacVoices Update arrives a day late due to the holidays, and covers a variety of topics. Chuck talks about a new feature being tried out on the MacVoices web site, the many different ways to access the annual MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide picks, and an explanation of some schedule juggling. We wrap with a reminder about MacVoices Magazine, the Support Report, and why we structure the name recognition of our Patrons the way we do. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: MacVoices Archives: MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Picks (master list): MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide...

MacVoices #24284: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #3 (2)

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The second half of the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 got a little crazy as Rosemary Orchard and Jeff Gamet took off on a side discussion about various options for one of Jeff’s picks, while David Ginsburg and Chuck Joiner stuck with the regular format. All told, a good time was had with a whole both laughs and great gift picks. (Part 2) 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! http://patreon.com/macvoices Show...

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Glenn Fleishman goes in depth on the title subject of his Keep Safe Using Mobile Tech. 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)

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Show Notes:

Chapters

:00:08 Introduction to Mobile Safety
02:21 Features for Physical Security
06:50 The Check-In Feature Explained
10:29 Addressing Safety Promotion Challenges
15:53 The Risks of Device Theft
21:26 Strategies Against Theft
22:36 Concluding Thoughts on Safety

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Keeping Safe Using Mobile Tech by Glenn Fleishman

Guests:

Glenn Fleishman is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He writes largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the Mac 911 user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as @glennf, and check out everything else at his blog.

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