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MacVoices #19259: Update 2019-12 Dec 30, 2019

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In the last Update for 2019, and for the decade, Chuck talks about using the holiday gift guides, the RSS feed transitions, and provides the Support Report for the month.

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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MacVoices Gift Guide on Flipboard

MacVoices Gift Guide 2019 - Summary of the gifts picked

MacVoices #19258: Rosemary Orchard Takes Control of Shortcuts Dec 26, 2019

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Rosemary Orchard has released her very first Take Control book, Take Control of Shortcuts, just in time to introduce all the new iPhone and iPad owners to Apple's powerful automation utility. Covering the app for both iOS 13 and iPad OS 13, Rosemary uses real-world examples of what you can do with Shortcuts, and why it is the easiest, most approachable way to customize the power of your iOS device.

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and MacStories. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home. Follow her on Twitter.

MacVoices #19257: Charles Edge On His 'History of Computing' Podcast Dec 23, 2019

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Charles Edge has a new project that will resonate with anyone who has ever touched a computer. The History of Computing podcast looks back at all aspects of computing…from punch cards to computer games to TOR, Charles puts his unique spin on all aspects of the industry that got us to where we are are, and the part each played. Find out about the inspiration for the show and some of the topics Charles has already covered.

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Charles Edge has written 9 books and over 3,000 blog posts on technology, with a focus on large-scale systems and server management, including Take Control of OS X Server. He is currently a product manager for JAMF Software. When not playing with computers at work, he can be found at home tinkering with computers for fun. His personal blog is krypted.com, his podcasts are JAMF After Dark and The Mac Admins Podcast, and you can follow him on Twitter.

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Apple Device Management: A Unified Theory of Managing Macs, iPads, iPhones, and AppleTVs by Charles Edge and Rich Trouton

MacVoices #19256: MacVoices Gift Guide #8 Dec 20, 2019

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In our final holiday gift guide show for 2019, we catch up with the folks who couldn't make other recording times, so we adapted the format for them. Audio, security, productivity, and some off-the-wall selections were made by the panel of Andrew Orr, Rosemary Orchard, and Guy Serle.

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Andrew Orr is a freelance writer and amateur photographer. He loves Apple products and enjoys writing and sharing all things tech. When he's not writing about Apple, you can often find him snapping photos with his iPhone. Read what he writes at The Mac Observer, and follow him on Twitter.

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Andrew Orr's picks

Yubico YubiKey 5Ci - Two Factor Authentication Android/PC/iPhone Security Key, Dual Connectors for Lighting/USB-C - FIDO Certified USB Password Key

LuminAID Solar Inflatable Lanterns

Mimeo Photos

iNaturalist on App Store

iNaturalist Store

Rosemary Orchard's picks

Luna Display

Tom Bihn Synik 22 Backpack

Roost Laptop Stand

Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse

Guy Serle's picks

DaVinci Resolve

Behringer Dynamic Microphone (BA 85A)

Rode PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone

Behringer Ultragain Pro MIC2200 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Microphone/Line Preamplifier

Behringer audio interface (UMC22)

Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD

Behringer UMC204HD

Cloud Microphones CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-Channel Mic Activator

TRITON AUDIO FetHead in-Line Microphone Preamp

Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone

Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

MacVoices #19255: Dennis Sellers Shares His MacBook Pro 16-Inch Experiences Dec 11, 2019

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Dennis Sellers has been working with the new MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop, and joins us to share his experiences and impressions of the latest Mac's power, keyboard, and screen. Find out how Dennis uses this in his work with Apple World Today among other projects, what other hardware he supplements the new Mac with, and why he gave up his iMac for this set-up.

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Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Dennis Sellers is half of the AppleWorld.Today team. He has been a newspaper/editor reporter (seven years) and teacher (seven years). He has over 3,000 magazine, newspaper and online articles to his credit. Sellers has written about comic books (Amazing Heroes), fitness (Muscular Development), photography (Rangefinder, Digital Camera Magazine), caving (Tennessee Conservationist), education (EdTech News, Teachers in Focus, ParentGuide News), parenting issues (Nashville Parent, Vermont Parent & Child) and many other topics. He's had eight short stories published. Sellers has also covered the Mac and tech industries for a decade for such online publications as MacCentral, MacMinute, Macsimum News, Mac News, and Apple Daily News. His other current projects include work for MacTech and The Rocket Yard | The Other World Computing Blog.

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MacVoices #19254: Kirstie Tostevin of FXhome On New Upgrades to HitFilm and Imerge Dec 11, 2019

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Kirstie Tostevin of FXhome is back to provide some updates on two of their products. HitFilm now supports industry-standard plugins from Red Giant and Video Copilot, adding to their already impressive collection of add-ons to their video editing and VFX creation. iMerge extends its non-destructive RAW image compositor's capabilities with new effects that include Denoise, skin retouch, Fractal noise, heat, smoke, energy, and fluid distortions and more. Kirstie brings us up to speed on all the news, and reviews their upgrade/subscription model.

Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Kirstie Tostevin is the Marketing Manager at FXhome.

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FXhome YouTube Channel

MacVoices #19253: MacVoices Gift Guide #7 Dec 09, 2019

Show notes

Our latest holiday Gift Guide show features a broad variety of picks from the panel of Bart Busschots, Charles Edge, and host Chuck Joiner. Gift ideas from security to photography, hardware to software will help you make progress on your holiday gift list.

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

By day Bart Busschots is a Linux sysadmin and Perl programmer, and a keen amateur photographer when ever he gets the time. Bart hosts and produces the Let's Talk podcast series - a monthly Apple show that takes a big-picture look at the last month in Apple news, and a monthly photography show focusing on the art and craft of photography. Every second week Bart is the guest for the Chit Chat Across the Pond segment on Allison Sheridan's NosillaCast. You can get links to everything Bart gets up including a link to his photography and his personal blog.

Links:

MacVoices Gift Guide on Flipboard

Bart Busschots' picks

AfterShokz Aeropex Open-Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

Bialetti Moka Express

Joby GripTight ONE Mount

Bart's Night Mode Sample Photo

PortaPow Pure USB Data Blocker (Clear version does not ship to the U.S.)

PortaPow 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker (Black 5 Pack) (Black version available in the U.S.)

Charles Edge's picks

Hackers: Heros of the Computer Revolution by Steve Levy

The History of Computing - A podcast by Charles Edge

Wemo Mini Smart Plug, WiFi Enabled, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant & Apple HomeKit

Logitech Harmony Companion All in One Remote Control for Smart Home and Entertainment Devices, Hub & App

Magnetic Privacy Screen for MacBook/MacBook Pro

Chuck Joiner's picks

Stump Stand

RØDE Microphones VideoMic Me-L Microphone

ExpressVPN

Private Internet Access

Tunnel Bear

Tor and Scripting on macOS by Charles Edge

TOR: Gateway to the Darkish Internets - An episode of Charles Edge's podcast, The History of Computing

Waze

MacVoices #19252: Ted Landau on Home Theater Building and The State of the Mac Dec 06, 2019

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Ted Landau has been busy researching, shopping for, installing, and using the home theater system of his dreams. Now that the dust has settled, Ted talks us through the process, from big box store experiences to the AV Forums to the actual use of his systems. Find out what he chose and why. Ted also has some thoughts on the state of macOS…where we've been and where we are.

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Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Ted Landau is the author of several Mac and iPhone help books and was the founder of MacFixIt. He has also been a contributor to numerous magazines and websites, including Macworld and The Mac Observer. His blog isTed Landau's Slanted Viewpoint, and you can follow him on Twitter.

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Denon AVR-X3500H Receiver (2018 Model)

Denon AVR-X3600H UHD AV Receiver, 2019 Model

Definitive Technology CS-9040 Center Channel Speaker | Built-in 8" Bass Radiator

(Note: The BP9040s actually plug in to a wall outlet and allow the woofer to act as a powered subwoofer)

Definitive Technology SR-9040 10" Bipolar Surround Speaker

Definitive Technology A90 High-Performance Height Speaker Module for Dolby Atmos

LG OLED65C9PUA Alexa Built-in C9 Series 65" 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV

Kanto Full Motion PMX680 Pro Series Mount

Apple TV

Logitech Harmony 950 Touch IR Remote Control for up to 15 Entertainment Devices

MacVoices #19251: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 Dec 04, 2019

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Even if Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, most of us still have people on our gift lists that need to be addressed. Peter Cohen, Barry Fulk, and host Chuck Joiner are on the job, providing more diverse and unusual gifts for you to give or get this holiday season.

This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO. The Power Behind the Storage.

Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Peter Cohen is a freelance tech journalist who has written for Macworld, iMore, Tom's Guide and many other sites. You can find his dead Twitter account at @flargh and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, peter-cohen.com.

Barry Fulk is the Producer, Co-host & Roving Reporter at For Mac Eyes Only. Guy, husband, one kidlette, loves tech, travel, and photography (including in/outside of Apple stores). Tends to be CDO (which is OCD alphabetized). 1/2 Japanese, 1/2 mutt. Currently drinking as much Kool-Aid as possible.

Links:

The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides on FlipBoard

Barry Fulk's picks

HyperDrive USB-C hub for iPad by Hyper

JBL Clip 3

White Noise by TMSoft

Agent A: A puzzle in disguise

ORORO Men's Lightweight Heated Vest with Battery Pack

Peter Cohen's picks

Popgrip Airpods Holder

iFixit ProTech Toolkit

Playstation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller from sony

Polaroid OneStep + i-Type Camera

Chuck Joiner's picks

Airpods Case, Coffea AirPods Accessories Shockproof Case Cover Portable & Protective Silicone Skin Cover Case for Airpods 2 & 1

Speck Products SmartShell MacBook PRO 15-inch Case, with Touch Bar, Clear

ScreenSaverz

Glass Screen Protector

MacVoices #19250: Neill Barham and Chris Cohen of FiLMiC Introduce Photo App Firstlight Dec 03, 2019

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FiLMiC has just released a new iPhone camera app, Firstlight, that approaches mobile photography from a new angle. Founder and CEO Neill Barham and CTO Chris Cohen talk about the analog roots of the app, why it was four years in development, and what sent them back to the drawing board. Why Firstlight's approach is different to filter-based apps, the pricing structure, and why it can improve your photos no matter what iPhone you use are part of this in-depth discussion of an app that is clearly developed out of passion for photography.

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This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO. The Power Behind the Storage.

Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Neill Barham is the guiding vision behind FiLMiC Inc. and the primary architect behind FiLMiC Pro. An independent filmmaker from Seattle, WA turned serial entrepreneur, Neill studied at the Vancouver Film School before working on projects large and small in countries all over the world. With the advent of the iPhone 4 and it's ability to shoot high definition video, Neill saw a vision of the future where everyone had the tools to become an artist or storyteller. He began working on the initial designs ofthe FiLMiC Pro in 2010 and has been relentlessly updating the app ever since. Under his leadership FiLMiC Pro has become the pre-eminent high end video app, used by filmmakers, artists, educators and journalists the world over.

Chris Cohen is the Chief Technology Officer for FiLMic.

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