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

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Release Date: 10/31/2024

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Our third 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Rosemary Orchard, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Chuck Joiner. Some unusual non-tech picks are included, as well as several practical items that everyone should consider. (Part 1) http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24283.mp3 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: Rosemary Orchard’s Picks: Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver -...

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Mark Fuccio, Wally Cherwinski, and host Chuck Joiner finish off the second part of MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide with small picks, big picks, iPhone picks, audio picks, and more. (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: Links: Mark Fuccio’s Picks: Victorinox Swiss Army Multi-Tool, Tinker Pocket Knife The Deep View Wally Cherwinski’s Picks: Yatchen Emily in Paris Phone Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max Cute 3D Vintage...

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MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #2 features picks and commentary by Mark Fuccio, Wally Cherwinski, and host Chuck Joiner. Some obvious picks, some surprises, and all great ideas. (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: Mark Fuccio’s Picks: M4 Mac mini GardePro E6 Trail Camera WiFi 48MP 1296P Game Camera with No Glow Night Vision Amazon Basics AAA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life, 100...

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Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Eric Bolden wrap up a MacVoices Live! discussion by looking at GM going all-in against CarPlay in favor of their own vehicle information/entertainment system and claiming the will achieve better integration. The conversation transitioned to a broader look at vehicle operating systems, as well as some of the fines that are being levied by other countries, whether they fit the offense, and if there was an offense at all.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to...

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During a week of Apple announcements, the MacVoice Live! panel took a look at the first two Mac upgrades. Chuck JoinerBrian Flanigan-ArthursDavid GinsburgBen RoethigMarty JenciusEric BoldenJim ReaJeff 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. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 Introduction to MacVoices Live
04:42 Halloween Costume Contest
05:01 New Mac Mini Announcement
07:02 Ordering Decisions
09:11 Mac Mini Specs Discussion
15:08 Power Button Placement
18:04 Webb's Dual Mac Mini Orders
19:24 The Mac Mini's Niche
22:10 Performance Upgrades
29:20 Thunderbolt 5 Overview
33:37 Apple Intelligence Integration

Links:

Apple unveils redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro, Thunderbolt 5, more
https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/29/new-m4-mac-mini-redesign/

Twelve South Backpack for Apple Studio Display
https://amzn.to/4fmKlop

Apple rolls out new Thunderbolt 5 cable alongside M4 Pro Mac mini
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/10/29/apple-rolls-out-new-thunderbolt-5-cable-alongside-m4-pro-mac-mini

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 FacebookTwitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitterby email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

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].

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @[email protected] on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

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).

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.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon.

 

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