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MacVoices #25243: Live! - The MacVoices Live! Pane'ls New Hardware Choices and Order Stories Sep 23, 2025

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencuis, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Norbert Frassa compares hardware picks and preorder adventures after Apple's event. Hosts share iPhone 17 choices, Apple Watch and AirPods buys, cases and colors, and delivery vs. in-store pickup. A sponsor spot highlights Insta360 Go Ultra. One panel member recounts a financing snarl with Citizens and shifting to Apple Card, sparking a broader chat on carriers, trade-ins, and payment options.

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Chapters:

[0:09] Opening and travel setup [0:33] Testing the DJI Mic 2 on the road [1:27] Event follow-up and panel roll call [5:43] Who ordered what: phones, watches, AirPods [6:55] Early deliveries and pickup timing [7:51] Cases, chargers, and accessory frenzy [11:16] Sponsor: Insta360 Go Ultra ad read [12:49] Financing saga with Citizens; switching strategy [17:11] In-store pickup vs. shipping experiences [18:28] Apple Card financing and carrier limitations [22:03] More order stories and trade-in tactics [25:13] Color choices and expectations [26:34] Closing notes and community shout-outs

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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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky.

Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to.

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MacVoices #25242: Apple In The Enterprise with David Ginsburg (2) Sep 22, 2025

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David Ginsburg continues the conversation on Apple in the enterprise, focusing on iPads as primary work devices, the balance between cost and usability, and how apps like Teams and Zoom perform. He compares iPads, Surfaces, and Chromebooks, noting Apple's growing presence in education and business. The discussion also touches on BYOD challenges, iCloud's consumer focus, and the future impact of M-series chips, AI, and Vision Pro. (Part 2)

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[0:08] Introduction to Apple in the Enterprise [1:13] iPads as viable primary devices for work [2:27] Office 365, Teams, and Zoom on iPads [3:10] Limitations vs. laptops and Surface comparisons [5:02] Google Pixel, Android, and Chromebook in business [7:19] Device competition in education [9:46] BYOD and employee device preferences [13:29] Personal vs. business device management [15:10] Why iCloud isn't enterprise-ready [18:06] Apple's future: M-series, AI, and Vision Pro [20:07] Vision Pro in healthcare and enterprise use cases [21:58] Closing thoughts on Apple adoption in IT

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MacVoices #25241: Apple In The Enterprise with David Ginsburg (1) Sep 19, 2025

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David Ginsburg breaks down how Apple fits in large organizations: growing Mac adoption, why proper MDM makes them as secure as PCs, and how Jamf, Intune, and Azure work together. He explains Apple Business Manager and zero-touch enrollment, device lifecycle/ROI, and cloud trade-offs. They compare M-series longevity to PCs, when iPads make business sense, and why web apps and Microsoft 365 shape today's enterprise choices.

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[0:00] Why revisit Apple in the enterprise now [1:07] Device choice and Mac traction at work [2:23] Security posture: "Macs just work" vs policy reality [3:37] MDM requirements: Jamf, AV, compliance tools [6:21] Mixed environments: Azure AD, 365, Teams, OneDrive [8:20] Inventory and cloud redundancy benefits [10:16] Cloud risks and new security challenges [10:32] Apple Business Manager and zero-touch enrollment [12:06] Windows Autopilot parallels [15:15] Retiring devices and resale value [17:05] M-series vs PC refresh cycles [18:32] Spec'ing standard issue vs power users [22:02] RAM, conferencing, and AI workloads [26:18] Web apps become table stakes [27:10] iPad roles, battery life, and locked-down browsers

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MacVoices #25240: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage (2) Sep 18, 2025

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Our discussion with Jeff Carlson about his newest release, Take Control of Your Digital Storage, continues with network-attached storage, memory cards as storage options, and the evolving challenges of digital storage. He explains practical trade-offs between direct-connect drives, NAS, and portable media, highlighting security and performance considerations. Jeff also shares his new role at CNET, where he covers mobile tech and photography, including hands-on testing of the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

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[0:00] Introduction and NAS pros and cons [1:38] Synology experiences and setup challenges [3:46] Using SSDs with NAS and "sneaker-net" transfers [5:00] Ethernet speeds and NAS performance [6:19] Balancing direct-connect vs network-attached storage [7:59] Cost, drive types, and replacement concerns [9:12] Memory cards as storage and performance trade-offs [10:36] Risks of using SD cards for regular file work [12:52] Alternative setups with docks and card readers [14:10] Book details and Take Control Premium [15:56] Jeff's new role at CNET [18:31] Covering mobile tech and writing for CNET [19:48] Testing the Pixel 10 Pro XL camera [21:20] AI-powered zoom and photography advances [23:44] Balancing AI with traditional photo quality [25:07] On-device AI processing and security [27:01] Security always a core concern [27:25] Where to find Jeff Carlson's work

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Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He's covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He's also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is. Catch up with everything he's doing at JeffCarlson.com.

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MacVoices #25239: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage Sep 17, 2025

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Jeff Carlson takes on the latest information in the newly updated Take Control of Your Digital Storage. Topics include choosing SSD vs HDD and NVMe, when Thunderbolt 5 matters, APFS basics, and why cables and enclosures affect speed and reliability. They cover backup strategies, OWC DIY builds, iOS/iPadOS Files support for external drives, NAS pros/cons, and even using SD cards—when it's smart, and when it's not.

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[0:00] Welcome and why storage knowledge matters [1:13] New edition: Take Control of Digital Storage [2:15] When storage goes wrong: errors, space, missing files [3:25] APFS, Finder free space, and modern Mac limits [5:46] SSD vs HDD; Thunderbolt 5 reality checks [7:55] NVMe terms, enclosures, and choosing wisely [9:13] Do you actually need max speed? [10:24] Photographer's perspective on "want vs need" [12:19] Cable chaos: labeling, charging vs data rates [16:43] Backup strategy: fast vs affordable drives [19:03] DIY builds with OWC; reliability over bargain boxes [26:02] iOS/iPadOS Files: formatting and managing externals [29:53] NAS basics: use cases, speed, and security cautions [33:41] "Sneaker-net" to NAS and Ethernet options [37:32] SD cards as storage: pros, cons, and lifespan [43:21] Pricing, page count, and where to learn more

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MacVoices #25238: Live! - Google Avoids Disaster, Apple's Benefit; An AI Assistant On Your TV? Sep 16, 2025

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A major antitrust ruling leaves Google with Chrome intact but requires limited data sharing with competitors, while Apple continues to benefit from billions in Google search placement payments. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Mark Fuccio debates whether remedies punish innovation, investor reactions to the news, and privacy issues around smart TVs with AI assistants. They close with lighter takes on Clippy's unlikely return as a protest symbol.

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[0:00] Google avoids breakup in antitrust ruling [1:30] Chrome stays, concessions required [2:30] Apple keeps billions from Google search deal [3:50] Investor reaction and stock impact [5:10] Broader antitrust implications [7:40] DOJ and Google appeals expected [10:00] Data sharing debate: free vs. fee [14:15] DOJ concerns over GenAI and search [15:40] Copilot AI blob arrives on Samsung TVs [17:25] Comparing AI assistants on Apple TV vs smart TVs [19:15] Privacy risks of AI-driven TVs [23:05] Second screen vs locked-in TV use [26:00] Clippy's return as protest icon [30:20] Panel sign-offs and closing

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Microsoft Copilot is now a talking blob on Samsung TVshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-is-now-a-talking-blob-on-samsung-tvs-204115199.html

Clippy Is Back As A Mascot For Big Tech Protestshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91387927/clippy-is-back-as-a-mascot-for-big-tech-protests

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Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

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MacVoices #25237: TV+ Talk - Most Watched Apple TV+ Content Sep 15, 2025

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner dig into JustWatch data on August's most-watched Apple TV+ series (Chief of War, Foundation, Invasion) and films (The Gorge, Killers of the Flower Moon). They compare Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix, bundles, and "background TV." The conversation includes Apple funding riskier originals (Spike Lee/Denzel), box-office vs. streaming strategy, and a new James Corden/Ruth Jones comedy deal.

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Chapters:

0:12 – Welcome and pre-event chatter 2:24 – Most-watched Apple TV+ shows in August 5:55 – Top Apple TV+ movies and staying power 7:37 – Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix and "comfort TV" 9:50 – Bundles, real cost per hour, and usage 12:26 – Subscription management headaches 16:16 – Apple One and ecosystem math 20:35 – Apple funding originals Hollywood won't 23:04 – Spike Lee/Denzel quotes on Apple backing 26:07 – Box-office releases vs. streaming payoff 27:46 – James Corden & Ruth Jones land Apple series 32:57 – Global/UK content and cultural reach 35:39 – Wrap-up and where to follow

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Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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Apple's 'Awe Dropping' Event - Recording

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MacVoices #25236: Live! - Apple's 'Awe Dropping' Event Discussion (Part 3) Sep 12, 2025

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The panel wraps Apple's "Awe Dropping" coverage by debating iPhone 17 hardware: new vapor-chamber cooling, bigger batteries, a widened camera "deck," triple 48MP sensors, square-format capture, brighter 3,000-nit displays, and up to 2TB storage. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio contrast AirPods' translation "wow" with phones' incremental gains, weigh real-world benefits for creators, and critique Apple's moodier event production and revived case materials.

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[0:07] Vapor cooling, heat management, and battery talk [1:22] Battery size estimates and efficiency on Air vs Pro Max [3:27] The new camera "deck" and thermal/camera trade-offs [4:55] Triple 48MP sensors and square-format capture [7:07] "Speeds and feeds" vs real functionality debate [10:27] iOS features, innovation cycles, and upgrade cadence [12:45] Health features, incremental progress, and use cases [17:14] Hardware day vs software day expectations [20:40] Front camera uses for creators; landscape without rotation [24:07] Displays at 3,000 nits; storage to 2TB [25:37] Event production style: locations and lighting [27:14] Case materials return and real-world durability [30:56] Selfie stats and content-creation focus [35:56] Hats, humor, and closing plugs

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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 Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky.

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