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MacVoicesTV #1213: Macworld | iWorld 2012 - Sheep Systems Helps Shepherd Time Machine and Bookmarks

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:17 -0500

At Macworld | iWorld 2012, Jerry Krinock explains how FileGoBack helps you find what you're looking for faster and easier in Time Machine, and how BookMacster will help you keep keep track of and sync your browser bookmarks across multiple Macs and even with your PC.

MacVoicesTV #1212: Macworld | iWorld 2012 - Splasm Shows Off A Diverse Variety of Utilities for Audio, Video, Finance and More

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:14 -0500

In the OS X Zone at Macworld | iWorld 2012, Terra Knoble, the Resident Pixie, Communications & Marketing for Splasm gave us a tour of their products that range from the casual to the productive, including CheckBook, CheckBook Pro, Audiobook Builder, Griddle and ViddyUp.

MacVoicesTV #1211: Macworld | iWorld 2012 - SoftClouds' eventScan Collects Event Data for CRM Software Integration

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:15:53 -0500

At Macworld | iWorld 2012, David Wetherelt of SoftClouds discusses eventScan, their solution for taking event attendee data, collecting it, and integrating it into your customer management realties system, including an iPhone client, and their latest service, mobi2Clouds.

MacVoicesTV #1210: Macworld | iWorld 2012 - Realmac Software Takes the Wraps Off Clear, Their New Things-To-Do App

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:50:17 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld | iWorld 2012, Nik Fletcher of Realmac Software talks about their new to-do iOS app, Clear, which sports a super-clean, intuitive user interface, the state of their flagship web site creation tool Rapidweaver
and what to expect in the next version.

MacVoicesTV #1209: Macworld | iWorld 2012 - Karelia Software Takes Web Publishing Tool Sandvox to the Next Level

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:48:39 -0500

At Macworld 2012, Dan Wood of Karelia Software shows off the newest features of Sandvox, their web site creation tool that makes authoring great-looking and fully functional web sites easy. With Lion enhancements, new photo options and more, this is the best version of Sandvox yet.

MacVoicesTV #1208: Macworld | iWorld 2012 - Smile Introduces PDFPen for iPad

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:14:17 -0500

The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 comes to an end and the real fun begins in San Francisco. Philip Goward of Smile takes the wraps off their latest effort, PDFPen for iPad. Boasting iCloud sync capabilities along with all the features of its desktop predecessor, PDFPen for iPad will let you get your work done on the go. Philip talks about why Smile is so excited about this release, and how they work to keep their products approachable.

MacVoicesTV #1207: Road to Macworld - Michael Jardine of Left Coast Logic Shows Off Their Productivity Apps

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:56:04 -0500

One of the many new exhibitors we're talking to on The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 is Michael Jardine, co-founder of Left Coast Logic. Michael explains the vision behind their products and how each fits into that vision,including ScrapBook, SmartDay, SmartCal and SmartPlans, why they made the choice to observe standards in calendaring and data sharing, and the unique aspects of their products that will make you want to stop by and see them in action at the show.

MacVoicesTV #1206: Road to Macworld - Chuck La Tournous Will Talk About Data Detectors, Parenting and Geeks in the Wild

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:53:06 -0500

The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 takes a Jersey turn in a conversation with Chuck La Tournous. Chuck lets us know why his geographic orientation will help him in his Macworld Rapid Fire session, talks about a little history with The Macworld All-Star Band and their appearance at this year's Cirque du Mac party, and his credentials to talk about Parenting in the Mobile Internet Age. The conversation raps up as he leaves host Chuck Joiner in the dark (literally) with a small sample of his session on being a geek in the great outdoors.

MacVoicesTV #1205: Road to Macworld - Joe Kissell Talks to Siri and Does One Thing At A Time

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:16:23 -0500

The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 starts in Paris for Joe Kissell, who is busy preparing for the two sessions he will present at the show. First, Joe previews his session that focuses on Apple's voice recognition software, Siri, and outlines some of the things he will talk about, both mainstream and advanced. Joe will go against the grain in his other session, discussing the advantages of unitasking. If that sounds surprising, Joe's approach to it will surprise you even more.

MacVoicesTV #1204: Road to Macworld – The Macworld Live Stage Schedule at Macworld | iWorld and More from Christopher Breen

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:05 -0500

The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 makes a MacNotables stop for a conversation with Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen, who is once again coordinating the speakers and activities on the Macworld Live Stage on the exhibit hall floor. Chris discusses who will be there speaking, what they will be talking about, and appropriate attire for the stage. Chris also shares his thoughts on the evolution of the show to Macworld | iWorld, and its place in the industry.

MacVoicesTV #1203: Road to Macworld – Mapdiva Makes Both Cartography and Just Plain Drawing Easy

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:34:23 -0500

If The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 had a map, it was probably created with Ortelius from Mapdiva. Jill Saligoe-Simmel and Graham Cox talk about their unique cartography application, and why it takes a specialized tool set to successfully draw a map. Mapdiva doesn't just do maps, however. Artboard is an approachable vector drawing program that comes with plenty of included styles and clipart to get you started.

MacVoicesTV #1202: Road to Macworld - Jean MacDonald and Philip Goward on Smile's Double-Barrel Macworld | iWorld Presence

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:48:43 -0500

Our next stop on The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 is to chat with Jean MacDonald and Philip Goward of Smile. Taking a developer's perspective toward Macworld | iWorld, they explain what Smile gets out of its show floor presence, and it is so much that they will have two different booths at this year's event. They also profile their flagship products, PDFpen and TextExpander and more.

MacVoicesTV #1201: Buying Your Own Tech Gifts, MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air and More

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:18:24 -0500

When the first MacJury for 2012 convened, they discovered no one had purchased tech gifts for them, but they had all bought goodies for themselves. The panel discusses their choices, some of which may surprise you, debate the pros and cons of the MacBook Pro laptops vs. the MacBook Air line, replacement applications for the latter, a utility that is needed from Apple and more. Those sharing their wisdom include Erik Bernskiold, Jeff Gamet, Steve Stanger and host Chuck Joiner.

MacVoicesTV #1196: Andy Ihnatko on The State of Internet Video Delivery and Apple

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:35:08 -0500

Andy Ihnatko turns his attention to the changing landscape of television and what the Internet is and ins't doing to it. Andy puts into perspective why everything that is happening is important but not widespread, what the networks and cable companies role is in the drama, and why the Apple TV is a transformative technology. To help you celebrate the season, Andy delivers a surprise holiday movie pick, and explains why it is a bit out of the box.

MacVoicesTV #1195: Bob LeVitus Plays Santa with Holiday Gift Ideas

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:30:51 -0500

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus reaches into his Santa bag and pulls out some terrific holiday gift ideas for the tech-oriented..whether that's you or someone you're buying for. From music to video, gaming to clothing (yes, clothing), Bob has you covered. Bob also shares his plans for the upcoming Macworld | iWorld, and why you might find him more accessible than in the past.

MacVoicesTV #1194: Gilles BianRosa of Fanhattan Discusses How They Find The Media You Want…Wherever It Is

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:07:26 -0500

With the ever-increasing number of services offering movies, TV shows and more, it can be difficult to find what you want when you want it. Enter Fanhattan. Gilles BianRosa, CEO of Fanhattan explains how their service locates the movies, TV shows and more that you want to see, tells you how they are available (rent, buy, stream, etc.), and in many cases, lets you start watching right away, especially on an iDevice. Fanhattan goes beyond that, though, and connects you with all sorts of related content and materials to supplement your experience. Gilles covers all that, the future of Fanhattan on our televisions, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1193: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Mail on Your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:47:42 -0500

In what may or may not be his last Take Control book of the year, Joe Kissell talks about the third edition of Take Control of Mail on Your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Yes, we know…you've been using Mail on your iDevices just fine up until now. What you don't know is that Mail has been undergoing many changes, especially in iOS 5, and now rivals many desktop mail programs. Joe reviews the changes and updates, and talks about why it may be all the mail program you need. Covering not just Apple's iCloud mail but also Gmail, an old dog email service that has learned new tricks and one feature that needs Apple's attention, Joe helps us further refine our email strategy with Apple's mobile devices in mind.

MacVoicesTV #1192: Tonya Engst Takes Control of the iPad

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:19:18 -0500

Just in time for the holidays, Tonya Engst steps up to help the armies of happy new iPad owners with Take Control of Your iPad. In the new edition, Tonya goes beyond the basics and helps users get the most out of their iPads. iOS 5 brought major changes in function and capabilities. Tonya discusses those changes and how she prioritized and addressed them to let both new and experienced users discover more of the power of their iPad. From the new Set-Up Assistant to getting started with iCloud, Tonya will help you take control of your iPad.

MacVoicesTV #1191: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 – Livefyre Ignites Your Site’s Commenting Options

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:01:09 -0500

From BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, Jenna Langer, Director of Strategy for Livefyre explains how Livefyre replaces your site's commenting options with a fully-featured, real-time system that includes the ability to pull social media conversations into your blog, sharing options and much more. Jenna discusses the ease of implementation, their adaptive moderation, spam and profanity options and more.

MacVoicesTV #1190: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 - MeetingBurner Will Offer Low Cost, Full Featured Virtual Meetings

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:30:39 -0500

At BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, Chris Van Dusen, Chief Marketing Office for MeetingBurner, talks about the features that differentiate their online meeting/webinar/conference service from the competition.

MacVoicesTV #1189: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 – Viddy Lets iPhone Video Shooters Get Creative

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:32:13 -0500

One of the most popular booths at BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011 was Viddy. Chris Ovitz, Chief Evangelist and SVP Business Development, introduces their iPhone app and service, talks about how it helps upgrade and share the videos you shoot, and how you will soon be able to have the Muppets appear in your videos. Yes, the Muppets.

MacVoicesTV #1188: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 - Allison Sheridan Discusses Accessibility for New Media Authors

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:58:36 -0500

From a corner of BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast discussed her interest in making all forms of media content accessible to those with physical challenges. Allison provides some tips to make some simple tips for bloggers and podcasters, and talks about the unusual way she will make her point at her session at Macworld | iWorld in San Francisco in January.

MacVoicesTV #1187: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 - The MacJury Discusses The Expo and Social Media in Business and Beyond

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:44:51 -0500

At BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, members of The MacJury took the opportunity to convene a rare in-person session to discuss the benefits and presentations at the show, social media in business, gaming and beyond, and more. Answering a very early-morning call to order were Mark Fuccio, Jean MacDonald, Omaha Sternberg and host Chuck Joiner.

MacVoicesTV #1186: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 - WeVideo Enables Collaborative Video Editing in the Cloud

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:44:12 -0500

From BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, Jostein Svendsen, Chief Executive Officer for WeVideo, explains how their service puts your raw video files in the cloud, and then lets you and others edit them in a collaborative environment. The system takes advantage of server power to facilitate the process, and delivers a sophisticated yet easy-to-use editing platform, making live shooting and remote editing accessible to anyone.

MacVoicesTV #1185: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 - VoiceBase Makes Your Audio and Video Content Keyword Searchable

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:40:33 -0500

On the show floor at BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, Jay Blazensky, Vice President of Development for VoiceBase, provides a demonstration of how their service analyzes, keywords and even transcribes audio audio content, whether standalone or in video. Find out how VoiceBase can make your content more accessible automatically.

MacVoicesTV #1184: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 - Don McAllister Introduces SCOtutor, An Easy Way to Learn Lion

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:30:29 -0500

While attending BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, Don McAllister took a break to talk about his new app, SCOtutor for Lion. Taking Don's trademark training to a new level, SCOtutor for Lion adds a variety of enhancements to make it the perfect way for new and experienced users to learn OS X Lion. Don outlines all the app offers, discusses the experience of creating and getting an app approved, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1183: BlogWorld L.A. 2011 – Pond5 Delivers Stock Media Affordably and Directly

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:15:54 -0500

At BlogWorld Los Angeles 2011, Chris Hwang, Business Developent & Operations for Pond5, profiles their affordable collection of stock media, including photos, video, sound effects, music, After Effects, photos and illustrations. Differentiating themselves to both authors and consumers, Pond5 allows media creators to set their own price, and customers to buy without the need for credits or other complications.

MacVoicesTV #1182: Maria Langer Helps You Make Movies

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:25:35 -0500

Maria Langer has just published her first Maria's Guides title, Making Movies: A Guide for Serious Amateurs, and discusses what it delivers for the budding filmmaker. Choosing not to focus on hardware or software geekery, Maria helps you understand movie making from a practical, creative standpoint. The book is based on her experiences in shooting a mini-documentary, Cherries: From Tree to Truck; because it draws from a real project and not a sample file, you'll find Maria's guidance the perfect way to improve your video projects. The discussion includes some simple but effective techniques for using both b-roll and still photos, a few tricks to help improve the look of things, and her biggest surprise in making the video.

MacVoicesTV #1181: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet - A Matrox Tech Demo and Thunderbolt Hardware

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:15:57 -0500

The only tech demo at the Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet was provided by Matrox. Along with their other products, Eric Zaino updated us with the latest enhancements to their MX02 line, talked about how their hardware supports legacy video editing systems as well as Apple's new Thunderbolt technology, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1180: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet - A Look Behind The Scenes of the SuperMeet

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:40:41 -0500

Backstage at the Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, Jason Lawlor of HB Group talks about the technical challenges of putting on the presentation part of a Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, especially when there are a variety of presenters, and a high-profile featured speaker like Walter Murch.

MacVoicesTV #1179: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet – G-Technology Delivers High-Performance Video Storage Solutions

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:34:54 -0500

At the Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, Pete Schlatter, Director of Business Development for Professional Products at G-Technology, shows off the many high performance storage solutions that are especially suited for video production, including the G-Connect, that includes a Wi-Fi hotspot, and streams video straight from the drive to up to three devices.

MacVoicesTV #1178: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet - Apogee Electronics' Audio Solutions for Media Producers

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:03:31 -0400

Demonstrating the hardware offerings of Apogee Electronics at the Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, Brad Delava shows off their audio interfaces and products, including the upcoming Duet 2 USB audio interface, the Mic, a microphone solution for the iPad, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1177: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet - Niclas Bahn Profiles Noise Industries' FxFactory

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:08:50 -0400

At the Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, Nicholas Bahn of Noise Industries introduces us to the App Store for FCP plugins, FxFactory. Delivering not only their own plugins, but those of third-party developers, FxFactory is a one-stop solution for finding the software to give your videos exactly the look and effects you want. Nicholas explains how it works and why it is so easy to try almost any plugin available through FxFactory.

MacVoicesTV #1176: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet – Blackmagicdesign Hardware and Software For the Video Professional

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:20:44 -0400

On the show floor at the Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, Director of DaVinci Sales Bob Caniglia for Blackmagicdesign talks about their position on Final Cut X, their hardware products how they can roundtrip projects between Final Cut Studio and Final Cut X in software, SSD drives and more.

MacVoicesTV #1175: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet - GenArts Gives Your Videos The Sapphire Edge

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:58:03 -0400

From the exhibit hall floor at Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, Katie Lyon and Stephen Bash, Product Marketing Managers for GenArts, show off Sapphire Edge, the plugins that let you create unique looks for your video projects in Final Cut Pro and Sony Vegas. Katie talks about how it all works, and Stephen provides a quick demo of just how easy it is to add a Sapphire Edge effect.

MacVoicesTV #1174: Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet - Getting More Done with the Contour Design ShuttlePRO v2

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:34:32 -0400

At the Boston Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, Heather Beauchemin, Shuttle Account Manager for Contour Design shows off the ShuttlePRO v2 the controller that lets you get more done faster. Heather explains how the 15 buttons on the device can be programmed not just for Final Cut Pro, but for any application on your Mac, talks about where to find the latest template libraries to get you up and running fast, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1173: Jeff Carlson Helps You Get Visually QuickStarted with Adobe Photoshop Elements 10

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:56:27 -0400

In the second of a two part interview covering his two new books, Jeff Carlson turns his attention to Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide, and the latest version of Adobe's graphics program that brings the power of Photoshop to near mortals. Jeff explains some of the new features in the Organizer to help us all deal with the flood of photos coming from our cameras and iDevices, and some of the legendary Photoshop magic that is more accessible in Elements than in the original program. The book has changed to reflect how people are taking and using photos now as compared to only a few years ago; Jeff talks about those changes, the various editing modes and what they do, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1172: Jeff Carlson on Getting to Know the iPad and iOS 5

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:27:51 -0400

In the first of a two part interview to discuss his latest books, Jeff Carlson offers advice from Meet the iPad and iOS 5 to help new and experienced users alike get the most out of the device. How he approached the subject, how iOS 5 has transformed the iPad experience, and some favorite apps to get the new iPad owner involved, and whether this is really a post-PC device are all part of the discussion.

MacVoicesTV #1171: Joe Kissell Takes Control of iCloud

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:34:25 -0400

Joe Kissell just completed his latest effort, Take Control of iCloud, and takes a short break to talk about one of Apple's most ambitious efforts yet. After reminding us that iCloud is, at least for the basic service level, free, Joe explains how you need to think of iCloud as different than other online offerings, some strategies to follow to convert from MobileMe, and how to make sense of the Apple ID situation as well as your .me and .mac addresses. iCloud brings with it a roster of services and capabilities; Joe walks us through them from a practical perspective and gets you ready for your move to the cloud.

MacVoicesTV #1170: Tim Angel of ZooGue Discusses Their Latest Products for the iPad and Beyond

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:13:12 -0400

Tim Angel of ZooGue is back to discuss two of their new products, the iPad BinderPad Pouch and the almost-free iPad Earphone Wrap / Stylus Holder. ZooGue has a reputation for producing functional iPad cases and utilities; Tim talks about their design, the original Case Genius for iPad, and his unique demo method.

MacVoicesTV #1169: An Eclectic Discussion with Jim Dalrymple at HAC

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:43:11 -0400

Jim Dalrymple made a surprise virtual appearance at The Hershey Apple Core user group, and took on a wide variety of subjects, including the iOS 5 launch, the state of things at RIM (big surprise), the hacking (yet again) of Sony, why the Kindle Fire will sell, Audible dropping in-app purchases, and his first meeting with Steve Jobs. (Yes, there were problems with the first few minutes of the video, but what happens after the video comes on is worth it.)

MacVoicesTV #1167: Adam Engst Discusses Lion and Post-Jobs Apple at PMUG

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:04:53 -0400

Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner recently appeared via iChat at the Portland Macintosh User Group's September meeting to discuss how Apple will fare after Steve Jobs' resignation as CEO and Lion's first month performance. Along the way, Adam covers his move from Eudora, why he really doesn't really use the Mac OS, the end of the desktop metaphor and why Star Trek tech is "clunky."

MacVoicesTV #1168: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Backing Up Your Mac

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:56:02 -0400

Joe Kissell, fresh off a relocation in Paris, talks about his new place before explaining why his latest Take Control book, Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac, combines and updates several previous titles, and why it was time for the change. Joe takes us through how changes in the Mac OS and technology in general have affected backup strategy and design, some of the options that have fallen from favor, and why. The new book is for the person who wants to be told what to do, and also for those who want to explore the many alternatives available. Joe explains how he accomplishes the mix and outlines his current preferred backup methods.

MacVoicesTV #1166: Joe Kissell Takes Full Control of Upgrading to Lion

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:38:28 -0400

Joe Kissell has been living with OS X 10.7 Lion for some time now, and shares some of the bleeding-edge wisdom from his new book, Take Control of Upgrading to Lion v1.1. Whether you plan to install Lion immediately, or wait a few weeks for the dust to settle, Joe can help you make the transition safely and easily. We talk to Joe about what the recovery petition can and can't do, some apps that require you to do data conversions before, not after, doing the upgrade, and why you may want to plan a night out around your Lion install.

MacVoicesTV #1165: Tonya Engst on How iOS 5 Will Affect Publishers of All Kinds, Advertisers and Consumers

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:29:40 -0400

Tonya Engst saw the WWDC keynote announcements through a publisher's eyes, and shares her thoughts on what things like Reader in Safari and the NewsStand app will mean for everyone involved. TidBITS is available through a number of channels now (at least one of which we didn't know about until Tonya told us). Tonya talks about what it will mean for their distribution model, and why Apple may be able to calm the maelstrom that has been the delivery of iOS content and ebooks. Switching sides, Tonya also provides some perspective on these changes from the advertiser and consumer perspectives, names her favorite WWDC announcement, and what we will remember about iOS 5 in the distant future.

MacVoicesTV #1164: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of TextExpander

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:17:55 -0400

Michael E. Cohen has added to the Take Control library with Take Control of TextExpander. Michael describes his transition from an author on a project to a TextExpander fan, then covers some of the features that make TextExpander appropriate for users of all levels, needs big and small. Able to handle not just text, but graphics, AppleScripts, Unix command line scrips and more, TextExpander can help you get your work done faster. Michael steers us through some real-world examples, talks about the iDevice version of the program, TextExpander touch, and what readers can expect to get from the book.

MacVoicesTV #1163: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac for the Second Time

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:59:37 -0400

Joe Kissell is back to cover another in his trilogy of Mac performance books, this time covering the newest revision to Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac. Things keep getting more complex, so your troubleshooting skills have to match. Joe discusses how his own experiences drove this revision, how he selects what topics to cover, and why it is important to learn how to think like a troubleshooter. To get started, Joe talks about corrupt pref files, Time Machine problems and why running Disk Utility isn't necessarily the second thing to do when a problem arises.

MacVoicesTV #1162: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Speeding Up Your Mac

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:38:53 -0400

In what turns out is the third book in a trilogy of Mac performance information, Joe Kissell has released Take Control of Speeding Up Your Mac. While it didn't start out as a series, this book joins Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac and Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac to help you get and keep the best performance possible on your Mac. Joe explains how he applies the scientific approach to the subject, and makes the techniques accessible to both geeks and non-geeks alike. Hardware, software, defragmentation and off-the-shelf maintenance utilities are just some of the points covered in this discussion, and are only a small sample of what is in what might be Joe's most important book yet.

MacVoicesTV #1161: Mark Fuccio Discusses Start-Ups, Funding and Finding the Tech Market Sweet Spot

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:41:54 -0400

Mark Fuccio is off on a new adventure, helping tech start-ups...start up. There are many challenges facing anyone trying to bring a product, hardware or software, to market. Mark discusses some of those, including determining the right price, finding funding through a variety of sources, and some of the pitfalls that are and are not obvious. He shares his thoughts on the Kickstarter model, and covers how his new company, Tactics will offer consulting on all of this and more. If you have a product or even just an idea, you'll want to hear Mark's thoughts on your next step.

MacVoicesTV #1160: Jeff Gamet on a Google-Free Lifestyle (Sort-of)

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:33:38 -0400

Jeff Gamet caused some confusion during a recent MacJury appearance when he revealed that he had adopted a Google-free lifestyle, and we wanted to get to the bottom of it. Jeff explains what he meant by his comment, what Google apps he has removed from his Macs, and what pushed him to do it. Jeff and host Chuck Joiner also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of keeping your data in the cloud, and whether it is time to start rationing your bandwidth.

MacVoicesTV #1159: Review of the Case Genius iPad 1 Case from ZooGue

Fri, 20 May 2011 10:05:56 -0400

A look at the versatility that makes the Case Genius for iPad by ZooGue an excellent choice.

MacVoicesTV #1158: Dan Wood Introduces Web Publishing Solution Sandvox 2

Thu, 12 May 2011 13:57:27 -0400

Karelia Software just released the latest version of their web publishing software Sandvox 2, and Dan Wood is anxious to show it off. In a discussion that is part interview, part screencast, Dan demonstrates just how easy it is to build a gorgeous, sophisticated web site in minutes, all without catching even a glimpse of HTML (unless you want to). Don't let the clean, sleek exterior fool you. Sandvox 2 has plenty of horsepower under the hood, and can handle audio and video files with drag-and-drop ease, embeds from YouTube and other video services with ease, and all of the social network niceties that are required in today's web publishing environment. Find out all that Sandvox has to offer, who it is best suited for and more.

MacVoicesTV #1157: Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus on Incredible iPad Apps and iPad for Dummies

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:40:59 -0400

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is back to catch us up with his two latest books, Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies and iPad For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)), tell us about why some apps are great no matter how new or old they are and names some favorites and some classics. Bob also talks about his upcoming user group appearances in his Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour.

MacVoicesTV #1156 - Jeff Carlson on Taking Control of iPad Media

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:02:39 -0400

Jeff Carlson has been busy updating his Take Control of iPad Media to the second edition, and talks about the changes iOS 4.3, Airplay and the iPad 2 have brought to Apple's tablet. If you want to get the most from your iPad 1 or iPad 2, find out how new and optimized tools for media conversion, key apps and the evolution of the platform has made it an even more capable and useful device.

MacVoicesTV #1155: Steve Sande Takes Control of iWeb '09 Updates and Enhancements

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:20:46 -0400

Steve Sande has updated his Take Control of iWeb '09 to version 1.1 to reflect the changes and additions to Apple's web publishing program, even though it didn't get a full update in iLife '11. Steve talks about where iWeb is and where it is going. Even if you don't plan to use it as your main web authoring solution, iWeb '09 has a place in your toolkit. New additions from both Apple and third parties have upped iWeb's game; find out how you can get more out of the program under Steve's guidance.

MacVoicesTV #1154: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Big and Easy Backups in Mac OS X

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:03:57 -0400

Mac expert Joe Kissell has been busy, this time updating not one but two of his most important books, Take Control of Easy Mac Backups
and Take Control of Mac OS X Backups, Fifth Edition
. You've got a backup strategy, so you're done, right? Wrong. Joe discusses his three-prong approach to backups and why it is important to periodically review your procedures. why two backup books, the latest changes to the world of backups, and some new entries with some new capabilities are all part of the conversation.

MacVoicesTV #1153: John Martellaro Talks About His Disappointment in the iPad 2

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:31:15 -0500

When Steve Jobs left the stage in San Francisco following the iPad 2 announcement, everyone was happy with the new model. Well, almost everyone. John Martellaro of The Mac Observer wasn't as wowed as he would have liked, and wrote an article that drew plenty of interesting responses. John joins us to talk about why he was disappointed, but will buy an iPad 2 anyway, and the many and varied comments that have been directed his way.

MacVoicesTV #1152: Macworld 2011 - Wrapping Up Macworld 2011

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:06 -0500

The last show of our Macworld 2011 coverage summarizes the week, thanks a whole lot of people, and includes a little fun from start to finish.

MacVoicesTV #1151: Macworld 2011 – The Macworld All-Star Band Rocks Cirque du Mac 8 (How to Download)

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:03:03 -0500

The Cirque du Mac party was a much-anticipated event at Macworld 2011, with the annual appearance of the Macworld All-Star Band. Enjoy a highlight of Macworld week, and the after-hours musical efforts of (in alphabetical order): Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, Paul Kent, Chuck La Tournous, Bob LeVitus and Duane Straub.

Because of the size of these files, I am opting to deliver download links rather than just throwing them in your feed and using up lots of your bandwidth.

640 x 360 (1.07 GB) version can be downloaded from:
http://macvoices.tv/aalongtermarchives/2011/MVTV1151.m4v

1280 x 720 (4.23 GB) version can be downloaded from:
http://macvoices.tv/aalongtermarchives/2011/MVTV1151HD.mp4

MacVoicesTV #1150: Macworld 2011 - The Mac Roundtable Discusses The Future of the Mac OS

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:45:21 -0500

At Macworld 2011, members of The Mac Roundtable take the Macworld Live Stage to discuss the future of the Mac OS.

Participants include:

Victor Cajiao - The Typical Mac User Podcast
John Chambers - The One Minute Tip
Katie Floyd - Mac Power Users
Chuck Joiner - The MacVoices Group
Don McAllister - ScreenCastsOnline
Joseph Nilo - HiLo Media
Ken Ray - Mac OS Ken
Allison Sheridan - The NosillaCast
David Sparks - Mac Power Users
Tim Verpoorten - The MacReviewCast

MacVoicesTV #1149: Macworld 2011 - Jeff Gamet Provides Perspective and Insight on Macworld 2011 and Beyond

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:28 -0500

As the show floor starts to thin out at Macworld 2011, we caught Jeff Gamet from The Mac Observer for a quick chat about this year's show, how it went, who showed up and why, and where it is going in the future. Jeff comments on what show-goers and exhibitors came away with, and looks forward to next year.

MacVoicesTV #1148: Macworld 2011 - Mophie's juice pack Keeps Your iPhone Going

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:45:24 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Jon Bradley of Mophie updates us on their latest crop of juice pack iPhone cases. Jon shows off the juice pack air that keeps your iPhone going all day, and the juice pack plus that keeps it going all weekend, both available for the AT&T and Verizon iPhones. New to Mophie this year is their workbook iPad case, and Jon explains what makes it special.

MacVoicesTV #1147: Macworld 2011 - Dolly Drive Sends Your Data Through Time Machine to the Cloud

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:35:22 -0500

From Macworld 2011, Anthony Palermo of Dolly Drive introduces us to their cloud backup service that is unique because it uses Apple's Time Machine interface. With more and more users becoming familiar with Time Machine functionality, Dolly Drive can be a logical extension to your backup strategy. Anthony explains the current state of Dolly Drive, how it helps you keep local backups as well, and outlines some features to be released in the near future.

MacVoicesTV #1146: Macworld 2011 - Koamtac's KDL Bar Code Scanners Get Info In To Your iPad Quickly and Accurately

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:35:37 -0500

We stopped by the Koamtac booth at Macworld 2011 to talk to Al Fortuner about the KDC line of barcode scanners. Their claim to fame is that they require no software to do the job. With Bluetooth capabilities, these scanners let you quickly and easily enter information into any inventory system or document on your iPad. The KDL scanners work with any software that is set up to collect data, including iForm, email, Filemaker Go and more.

MacVoicesTV #1145: Macworld 2011 - Audioengine Delivers A Variety of Desktop Audio Solutions

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:15:28 -0500

At a rare short break in the action at the Audioengine booth at Macworld 2011, Brady Bargenquast shows off the various high quality desktop audio options they offer, including speakers, amps, sub woofers and wireless connectivity. Even on a noisy tradeshow floor, the Audioengine quality can be distinguished.

MacVoicesTV #1144: Macworld 2011 - Melody Akhtari Discusses Her Carrer Moves

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:15:07 -0500

At Macworld 2011, we caught up with Melody Akhtari who won last year's Drobo "Spirit of Macworld " video contest. This year she is the co-hostess of SGNL, a video show about Sony products. Melody tells us how it happened, what else she's up to, and how she'll decide her next career move.

MacVoicesTV #1143: Macworld 2011 - Ken Ray on the Macworld Industry Forum, the Evolution of the Show, and His Latest, Mac OS Ken Live

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:45:58 -0500

From Macworld 2011, Ken Ray of Mac OS Ken, explains why he was so impressed with the Macworld Industry Forum, how he sees Macworld evolving, and what he found most important. Ken also talks about why he decided to do a live show, his habits as a Mac user and more.

MacVoicesTV #1142: Macworld 2011 - GelaSkins Customizes Everything from Your iPod to Your Drobo

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:30:03 -0500

From the GelaSkins booth at Macworld 2011, Cale Fair of GelaSkins and Mark Fuccio of Drobo talk about how GelaSkins lets you make your Drobo, or almost any of your Apple devices, something unique. Select from thousands of designs provided by Drobo's artists, National Geographic, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics or upload your own. Cale also talks about their unique approach to a Macworld booth, and Mark explains why Drobo partnered with GelaSkins.

MacVoicesTV #1141: Macworld 2011 - Omaha Sternberg On Gaming At Macworld and Just How Important Games Are to Apple

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:30:19 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio talks about her part in the "Parenting in the Age of the Internet" panel, and shares her perspective on gaming and Macworld. She points out the obvious but often overlooked indicators that reveal how important games are in the Mac and iOS spaces, and shares her current personal gaming picks.

MacVoicesTV #1140: Macworld 2011 - Readdle's Stable of Products Let You Do More With Your iDevice

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:00:18 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Igor Zhadanov of Readdle profiles their family of iDevice apps, including PDF Expert that lets you fill out forms on your iDevice, ReaddleDocs, that handles document viewing and management; Scanner Pro that lets your iPhone camera act as a document scanner, and Calendars, a Google Calendar client.

MacVoicesTV #1139: Macworld 2011 - soundmatters Delivers the foxl Portable, Pocket-Sized Speaker

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:45:18 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Lee Adams of soundmatters shows off the foxl, their pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker. Lee explains how they get around the inevitable trade-off between size and sound by using the battery as the woofer, and how it can be used powered or portable, tethered or wireless.

MacVoicesTV #1138: Macworld 2011 - ZAGG Protects Your iPad and Adds a Keyboard at the Same Time

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:00:05 -0500

ZAGG scored a "Best of Show" award at Macworld 2011 with their ZAGGmate iPad case and optional keyboard. Jason Melville explains how the ZAGGmate offers protecting while in transit, and improved function when in use, including the ability to angle for typing, viewing or other activities, and the addition of a Bluetooth keyboard to facilitate data input.

MacVoicesTV #1137: Macworld 2011 - Aquafadas Shows Off Digital Content Creation Tools

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:00:03 -0500

From a very busy Aquafadas booth at Macworld 2011, Matthieu Kopp explains how they are providing a variety of tools for digital publication and digital distribution. Working with a currently unreleased plug-in for Adobe InDesign, Matthieu shows just how easy it can be to create a rich-media magazine-type document, then distribute it to the iPad, and talks about how this is just a sample of some of the authoring tools coming from Aquafadas.

MacVoicesTV #1136: Macworld 2011 - Paul Kafasis of Rogue Amoeba Discusses How Airfoil Can Send Your Mac's Audio Anywhere

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:00:06 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Paul Kafasis of Rogue Amoeba provides his thoughts on the show before updating us on the newest version of their audio-anywhere utility, AirFoil 4. Not just for iTunes music, Paul explains how Airfoil will send your Mac's audio to your iOS devices, other computers, and even your Apple TV home theater.

MacVoicesTV #1135: Macworld 2011 - zBoost Boosts Your iPhone Signal Strength in Your Home, Office or Car

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:52:02 -0500

Suffering from weak cell phone signal on your iPhone? At Macworld 2011, Katie McNamara of Wi-Ex explains how the zBoost can boost your signal for both voice and data. Whether you mount the antenna inside or outside your house, zBoost will seamlessly help give you better coverage in your home or even in your car.

MacVoicesTV #1134: Macworld 2011 - Fujitsu Makes Mobile Scanning Better Than Ever

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:00:47 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Doug Cripps of Fujitsu introduces us to the new Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 mobile scanner. Small, light and rugged, the S1100 looks like a perfect scanner option for the mobile user. Doug shows off the speed of the scanner, explains how it scans to PDF, Evernote, Google Docs, Word, Excel, and more, and where it fits in with the already successful line of ScanSnap products.

MacVoices TV #1133: Macworld 2011 - apps-and-more Bring German Fun and Culture to Your iDevice

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:00:01 -0500

A notable stop in the Mobile Apps Showcase at Macworld 2011 was the apps-and-more booth, where Apps and More showed off their add-ons for your iDevice that turn it into a cuckoo clock, beersongs, an app that let you get into the spirit of Octoberfest, and their vocal prowess with the latter.

MacVoicesTV #1132: Macworld 2011 - HRT iStreamer Puts Back What Your Music Lost

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:52:47 -0500

In the High Resolution Technologies booth at Macworld 2011, Michael Hobson explains how their HRT iStreamer improves the sound of the music coming from your Mac or iDevice. An external digital-to-analog converter and interface, the iStreamer provides superior sound just by plugging it in.

MacVoicesTV #1131: Macworld 2011 – iGrill Lets You Keep Track of Your Dinner’s Progress At A Distance

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:45:45 -0500

A booth that drew lots of attention at Macworld 2011 was iGrill. Chris Allen tells us why their Bluetooth meat thermometer makes more sense than one would think at first glance. With the companion iOS app, you can keep track of your meat's doneness without having to actually be there. Chris reviews the features and we resist the urge to make the same tired jokes he heard all show long.

MacVoicesTV #1130: Macworld 2011 - Greg Scown of Smile on Their Apps in the Mac App Store, Recent Updates and More

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:05:09 -0500

In the Smile booth at Macworld 2011, Greg Scown talks about the choices both they and their customers make when buying apps through Apple's Mac App Store or direct from them. Greg explains the benefits and tradeoffs of each option, making it clear that here are no bad choices. Greg also updates us on the latest enhancements to the Smile Apps, including PDF Pen.

MacVoicesTV #1129: Macworld 2011 - Other World Computing Provides 'Three Screen' Home Media Center Solution

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:15:19 -0500

In the Other World Computing booth at Macworld 2011, Chris Haeffner shows off their new "three screen" OWC Media Center Solution that puts together an OWC mass-storage solution with a variety of separately available software solutions to provide a full-featured home theater. Chris walks us through the software involved, how they pre-set everything, and the capabilities for your Mac, big-screen TV, and mobile device.

MacVoicesTV #1128: Macworld 2011 - Jordan Rudess on Building and Playing His Music App, MorphWiz

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:30:29 -0500

In the Mobile App Showcase at Macworld 2011, Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and the creator of MorphWiz talks about the move from analog to digital from a music perspective, his inspiration for the app, and how it brings some of the feel back. Starting out as a demo, Jordan takes us over the rainbow with an impromptu performance on MorphWiz on his iPad.

MacVoicesTV #1127: Macworld 2011 - Ten One Design's Fling Adds An Intuitive Game Controller to Your iPad

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:30:34 -0500

Taking home a "Best of Show" award for the second year in a row, Peter Skinner of Ten One Design talks about the Fling in their booth at Macworld 2011. The Fling adds a simple but very effective analog game controller to your iPad that can be removed at any time. Peter explains how it works without even a dock connector, and why you'll want to tell your friends but not your opponents.

MacVoicesTV #1126: Macworld 2011 - Best-of-Show Winner Boom Makes Your Mac Louder

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:00:02 -0500

Picking up one of the "Best of Show" awards at Macworld 2011, Rahul Shetty of Global Delight explains the simplicity and utility of their new product, Boom. Want your music louder on your Mac? How about the audio from any application or web site? Boom makes it easy, increasing volume up to 400% with no distortion, all through software. No external speakers or boxes to deal with, just improved volume, and for only $4.99.

MacVoicesTV #1125: Macworld 2011 - Oliver Breidenbach Discusses How BoinxTV Home Puts a TV Studio at Your House

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:30:34 -0500

In a different setting at Macworld 2011, Oliver Breidenbach, the CEO of Boinx Software, talks about their latest offering. BoinxTV Home brings the power of BoinxTV to the home, turning your Mac into a video production studio. Boinx has been careful to keep all the fun stuff in the home version, including green screen effects, lower thirds, transitions and much more. Oliver talks about how it compares to iMovie '11, and how you can leverage the knowledge gained in BoinxTV Home when you're ready to move up to the full version.

MacVoicesTV #1124: Macworld 2011 - Mark Hollis of MacPractice Discusses Electronic Medical Records Funding and the MacBook Air in Medicine

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:45:16 -0500

In the MacPractice booth at Macworld 2011, Mark Hollis updates us on recent developments in medical practice administration, including the High Tech Act which makes funding available to physicians for conversion to electronic medical records. MacPractice is the only medical office software ready and able to help practitioners get those funds. Mark reviews that capability, covers how they assist in the transfer from other systems to MacPractice, then turns his attention to the iPad in medicine, and makes a case for the MacBook Air as a important medical tool.

MacVoicesTV #1123: Macworld 2011 - Jean MacDonald of Smile and Mark Fuccio of Drobo Talk About Their Companies' Place in the Mac Community

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:00:04 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2011, Jean MacDonald of Smile and Mark Fuccio of Drobo talk about how their companies have become an active, supporting part of the Mac community, how it happened, why it happened, and the benefits they reap from it. While one is hardware and one is software, Drobo and Smile share more similarities than you might think. Find out what they are and why you should care.

MacVoicesTV #1122: Macworld 2011 - The ZooGue Case Genius Lets Your iPad Stand, Lay and Even Dribble

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:00:15 -0500

In one of the best demos at Macworld 2011, Tim Angel of ZooGue shows off the stability of their Case Genius iPad case by dribbling it. Case Genius will put your iPad at any angle, strap it to your hand or to an airline seat and more.

MacVoicesTV #1121: Macworld 2011 - Recosoft Converts InDesign Documents to Word with ID2Office

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:00:39 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Paul Chadha of Recosoft shows off the latest addition to their document conversion arsenal, ID2Office. Seamlessly converting Adobe InDesign documents to work in Microsoft Office, ID2Office works as an InDesign plug-in, provides fully editable text and graphics, and does it all in only a few seconds.

MacVoicesTV #1120: Macworld 2011 - Vimeo Offers Online Video Hosting and Sharing for Producers of All Levels

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:15:45 -0500

In the Vimeo booth at At Macworld 2011, Max Schwartz explains why Vimeo is the perfect video sharing solution for home movies as well as feature film-type projects. Covering groups, channels and methods of delivery to viewers, Max highlights the generous upload specs for both the normal and pro accounts, covers their position on Flash vs. HTML5, and introduces you to Vimeo Video School, a free resource to help you produce better videos.

MacVoicesTV #1124: Macworld 2011 - Mark Hollis of MacPractice Discusses Electronic Medical Records Funding and the MacBook Air in Medicine

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:45:49 -0500

MacVoicesTV #1119: Macworld 2011 - Andy Ihnatko Calls His Macworld Picks Before Even Seeing Them

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:19:26 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Andy Ihnatko of The Chicago Sun-Times explains where he was for the first two and a half days of the show, and what caught his attention before he got there. Andy also talks about the importance of Macworld, and how it provides a platform for people with ideas to get the word out.

MacVoicesTV #1118: Macworld 2011 - Navigon Adds iPad Enhancements,, Active Lane Assistant, Brand Icons and More to their Navigation App

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:30:04 -0500

On the show floor at at Macworld 2011, Johan-Till Broer of Navigon talks about the latest version of their iPhone and now iPad navigation app, Navigon Mobile Navigator. Now fully compatible with the iPad and taking advantage of the larger screen with features such as split screens and Active Lane Assistant, Navigon strengthens their position as a nav app of choice, no matter where in the world you are driving. Johan-Till takes us through what's new, their exclusive use of brand icons to help you find points of interest, including of Zagat Guide ratings and more.

MacVoicesTV #1117: Macworld 2011 – Dexium Delivers Power Saving Options for the iPhone 4

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:02:15 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Kiersten Moffat of Dexium talks about two of their new products. The Visible G, a smart iPhone charger that saves power once the attached iPhone charges, and provides visible feedback on the status of charge right in the cord, using EL lighting. Dexium's Super-Juice iPhone Case gives your iPhone 4 more staying power while protecting it in style.

MacVoicesTV #1116: Macworld 2011 - Dragon Dictate Lets You Talk to Your Mac...and It Talks Back

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:33:11 -0500

At Macworld 2011 in the Nuance booth, Peter Mahoney, Senior Vice President & General Manager, covers their place in the Mac market, both on the Mac with Dragon Dictate and on the iPhone with the free apps, Dragon Dictation and Dragon Search. Now you can have a full, two-way conversation with your Mac; Peter discusses the implications of a voice interface in a work environment, the new features of Dictate, its parity with its Windows counterpart, and why that is especially important as more and more users switch to the Mac.

MacVoicesTV #1114: Macworld 2011 - Other World Computing Ups the Ante in Solid State Drives for the MacBook Air

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:27:12 -0500

In the Other World Computing
booth at Macworld 2011
, Grant Dahlke
once again shows what a stunning difference an SSD (solid state drive) can make in computing performance. Grant shows off OWC's Mercury Extreme Pro
drives that make your MacBook Air the fast Mac laptop you've ever used.

MacVoicesTV #1115: Macworld 2011 - BusyMac Gets Busier with BusyToDo

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:30:04 -0500

In the BusyMac booth at Macworld 2011, John Chaffee shows off BusyToDo, their iOS app that automatically syncs your task list in iCal or BusyCal using Apple's MobileMe. John explains both the capabilities and requirements of the system, and how it will help you keep up with your busy schedule.

MacVoicesTV #1113: Macworld 2011 - Kanex Connects Your Mac to HDMI Video

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:02:12 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Jessica Pascual of Kanex talks about their cabling solutions that provide HDMI connections, audio and video, for almost any Mac without additional adapters or expense.

MacVoicesTV #1112: Macworld 2011 – The Worth Ave. Group Protects Your Electronic Devices Beyond Your Homeowners Insurance

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:23:28 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2011, Gretchen Cathey of the Worth Ave.. Group explains why your homeowner's insurance isn't enough when it comes to your Mac, iPhone or iPad, from both a value and peril perspective. Find out how affordable protection for your iPhone or iPad can be for things such as broken screens, user-inflicted damage and more. Gretchen walks us through the process of making a claim and how you get paid if anything happens to your device.

MacVoicesTV #1111: Macworld 2011 - SuperSync Keeps iTunes Libraries in Sync Across the Desktop or Across the Web

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:27:57 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Brad Lowe of SuperSync demonstrates how easy it is to keep multiple iTunes libraries current and in sync, whether it is just across your home or office, or across the globe. Brad covers the feature set of SuperSync that goes far beyond just syncing, covering music recovery from your iDevice and more.

MacVoicesTV #1110: Macworld 2011 - CodeWeavers Unveils Impersonator To Run Windows Programs Without Windows

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:47:40 -0500

The folks at CodeWeavers decided to do something different for the release of Impersonator, the tenth edition of CrossOver Mac, and selected the show floor at Macworld 2011 to do it. CodeWeavers'' Chief Operating Officer Jon Parshall, dressed in drag, describes the advantages of not having Windows involved in running Windows programs from both a cost and function perspective. John covers what will and won't run under Impersonator, how it works, and how it compares to similar solutions.

MacVoicesTV #1109: Macworld 2011 - HyperJuice Keeps Your Mac Laptop or iPad Going and Going

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:45:31 -0500

In the Sanho booth at Macworld 2011, Hendrick Heyrman talks about how they were able to overcome their disagreement with Apple regarding the MagSafe Connector and find a simple, affordable and legal way to connect their HyperJuice external MacBook and MacBook Pro batteries, giving you hours of power anywhere you happen to be.

MacVoicesTV #1108: Macworld 2011 - Parenting in the Age of the Internet

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:37:03 -0500

On the Macworld Live stage at Macworld 2011, a panel of Mac technologists discuss the challenges of raising children in a connected world that is constantly changing. Social media use, gaming, cell phone use,texting, balancing tech with real world activities, and how much tech is too much or not enough are all discussed by the panel of:

Tonya Engst - TidBITS and Take Control Books
Omaha Sternberg - iGame Radio
Christopher Breen - Macworld
Chuck La Tournous - RandomMaccess, The Mac Observer
Michael Rose - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
Chuck Joiner - The MacVoices Group (host)

MacVoicesTV #1107: Macworld 2011 - BulletTrain Express Delivers a Sleek Remote Control Surface for Your Mac-Based Home Theater

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:05:55 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Jake Ehrlich and Leo Vassershten of BulletTrain show off the BulletTrain Express, a chassis that fits an Apple Wireless Keyboard and a Apple Magic Trackpad into an ergonomic, unified surface for controlling your Mac remotely, whether it is in front of you on your desktop or across the room in your home theater. Their entry in the iPad accessory is the Magic Stand, an add-on that lets you angle your iPad almost any way, and even hang it.

MacVoicesTV #1106: Macworld 2011 - Papershow For Teachers Provides Inexpensive Wireless Display From Paper to Screen

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:59:46 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2011, Giulia Giovanelli of Canson shows off the latest improvements to Papershow, their technology that provides inexpensive paper-to-display capabilities for everyone. Papershow is now focusing on the education market, providing a means of sharing what's on paper with everyone in the classroom affordably. Giulia explains the benefits for both a classroom full of students as well as in an individualized learning situation.

MacVoicesTV #1105: Macworld 2011 - The PARASYNC Charges Up to 20 iPods At One Time

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:45:13 -0500

In the Parat Solutions booth at Macworld 2011, Peter Jauss introduces us to the PARASYNC, a 20-slot iPod dock that will charge and sync up to 20 iPod nano, iPod touch or iPod classic units at one time. Peter explains how not just schools, but museums and even cruise ships are using this product to deploy standardized iPod configurations for a variety of uses.

MacVoicesTV #1104: Macworld 2011 – iFusion Turns Your iPhone Into Your Home or Desktop Phone

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:18:02 -0500

At Macworld 2011, Niel Levonius, , Director of Corporate Strategy for AltiGen, introduces the iFusion, a dock for the iPhone that turns it into your home or office phone, with charging, speakerphone, wired handset, and audio capabilities all built-in.

MacVoicesTV #1103: Macworld 2011 – SMART Technologies Expands The SMART Board Beyond Education

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:15:37 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Christopher Klein of SMART Technologies demonstrates the latest capabilities of the SMART Board, and talks about why their products reach far beyond their traditional education market.

MacVoicesTV #1102: Macworld 2011 - MacTiVia Puts Your Mac on The Big Screen

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:05:44 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2011, KL Chang of AWIND explains how their new product, MacTiVia, can broadcast your Mac's screen to your big-screen television without the bother of cables or physical connections.

MacVoicesTV #1101: The Road to Macworld - Adam Engst Discusses Macworld, The Moc OS X Evolution and More with CTMac

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:45:21 -0500

On The Road to Macworld, Adam Engst of TidBITs and Take Control ebooks and host Chuck Joiner made a virtual visit to the Connecticut Macintosh Connection to talk about the evolution of Mac OS X and his session at Macworld on that topic, what Macworld means to him, the challenges facing a digital book publisher and more.

The Road to Macworld 2011 is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with Macworld to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld 2011 in San Francisco from January 26 - 29 at the Moscone Convention Center.

MacVoicesTV #1064: Julio Ojeda-Zapata On Why The iPad Means Business

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:17:52 -0500

St. Paul Pioneer Press tech columnist Julio Ojeda-Zapata is the author of the new iPad Means Business. Even though perceived as a media device, more and more business people are adopting the iPad as a way to get things done. Julio talks about the diverse business disciplines where the iPad is playing, and how it is being used for everything from information storage to cash register. While there are, literally, hundreds of thousands of apps available for the iPad, Julio highlights some of those that kept appearing on the lists of people who have adopted the iPad for business.

MacVoicesTV #1063: CoTweet Helps Your Business Manage an Aggressive Social Network Presence

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:06:40 -0400

In Las Vegas at BlogWorld, Meg Clark and Ayush Agarwal of CoTweet discuss their solution for social media activity by enterprise-level clients. With posting capabilities for both Twitter and Facebook, CoTweet facilitates not just getting the word out, but also offers tools to manage customer interaction and sales opportunities through integration with SalesForce. The CoTweet duo discuss the logistics of getting started with CoTweet, the feature sets of both their free and paid services, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1062: Omaha Sternberg on Apple's Gaming Position and Better Games for iDevices

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:45:41 -0400

At BlogWorld in Las Vegas, gaming expert Omaha Sternberg talks about how games push technology forward, and how Apple is taking some surprising lead positions in gaming, especially portable gaming. Even if Steve Jobs is projecting the reality distortion field, it can't be argued that Apple is suddenly playing a more important role than ever before. Omaha explains the initial hesitancy of some game makers to get involved, and why now we can look forward to better and more sophisticated games on all of Apple's iDevices. Omaha also delivers her thoughts on this year's BlogWorld, what she enjoyed, and what she would like to see for next year's expo.

MacVoicesTV #1061: From BlogWorld 2010: Chuck La Tournous Discusses Social Media from the Enterprise Perspective

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:39:04 -0400

In Las Vegas at BlogWorld, Chuck La Tournous provides an update on social media from the enterprise perspective. No longer an option for businesses, Chuck discusses why any return-on-investment (ROI) measurement of social media initiatives doesn't tell the whole story and the impact that social media may have on other communication and service channels. Chuck also covers some of the kinds of information to distribute with your social media efforts and how it can help humanize and distinguish your company.

MacVoicesTV #1060: From BlogWorld 2010: BookBrewer and Borders Team Up To Sell Your Blog as a Book

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:30:35 -0400

In Las Vegas at BlogWorld, Dan Pacheco, Founder and CEO of FeedBrewer Inc., and Kelly Peterson, eBook Manager for Borders discuss BookBrewer, the site that lets bloggers turn their sites into ebooks, suitable for publication and sale. Dan reviews the process, how much it costs, how web sites get converted to ebooks, how long the process takes, and how they are distributed for sale. Kelly talks about Border's involvement in distribution and how it fits with their model of delivering content that people want to read. In Border's eyes, Book Brewer books will have the same status as any other book from a major publisher and that has significant implications for the publication of your book. Not just for blogs, BookBrewer can generate an ebook, ready for publication, from a variety of sources, including Word and PDF files.

MacVoicesTV #1059: From BlogWorld 2010 - The Mac Roundtable Discusses The Show, Live Streaming Media and More

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:21:10 -0400

Members of The Mac Roundtable were in Las Vegas for BlogWorld 2010, and gathered to discuss the structure of the conferences, the show floor, and some changes they would like to see. Two members discuss their own sessions, the ways both audio and video podcasts are consumed, and the importance of live streaming media. Participating in the conversation are John F. Braun, John Chambers, Katie Floyd, Dave Hamilton, Don McAllister, Allison Sheridon and host Chuck Joiner.

MacVoicesTV #1058: From BlogWorld 2010 - Erin Lariviere of Tungle Introduces Their Calendar Sharing Utility Site

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:30:37 -0400

At BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas, Erin Lariviere, the Marketing/Community Manager for Tungle, discusses their new online service that bridges the gaps between the many calendaring systems on various platforms. Erin explains how using Tungle can allow you to continue using your current and preferred calendar while integrating their service to facilitate sharing and syncing with coworkers or clients on other calendar platforms.

MacVoicesTV #1057: Christopher Breen on the Macworld Podcast, Macworld Insider, His Album on iTunes, Twitter and More

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:02:54 -0400

Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen discusses the changes to the Macworld Podcast, the new Macworld Insider, premium service, and becoming a published artist on iTunes. As a moderator in the Macworld forums, Chris knows all about the challenges of keeping the trolls out, and covers why the new Insider program is already helping with that problem. Chris also talks about what he posts to his Twitter feed and names some of his favorite iPad apps.

MacVoicesTV #1058: From BlogWorld 2010 – Erin Lariviere of Tungle Introduces Their Calendar Sharing Utility Site * October 19th, 2010 * Edit * No Comments »At BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas, Erin Lariviere, the Marketing/Community Manager for Tungle, discusses their new online service that bridges the gaps between the many calendaring systems on various platforms. Erin explains how using Tungle can allow you to continue using your current and preferred calendar while integrating their service to facilitate sharing and syncing with coworkers or clients on other calendar platforms.

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:44:21 -0400

MacVoicesTV #1056: James Lee of Tropical Software Shows The Latest Features of TopXNotes

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:36:50 -0400

James Lee of Tropical Software shows off both the basics and the latest enhancements to their note-taking solution, TopXNotes. What's new is that it isn't just for the Mac any longer. TopXNotes lets you keep up with your notes on the iPhone and iPod touch, and soon will be native on the iPad. Jim describes their "cloudless sync" option, and why they opted for that method, issues you need to be aware of with any sync solution, and why the note application space is so varied.

MacVoicesTV #1055: Mark Fuccio of Data Robotics and the Winners of the ‘Spirit of Macworld 2010′ Video Contest Winners

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:27:32 -0400

Mark Fuccio, the Senior Director for Data Robotics discusses their experiences at Macworld 2010, and why they were so pleased with the results of their "Spirit of Macworld 2010" video contest. We show you the two videos that won their producers a Drobo S of their very own, and talk with Doug Chapin and Melody Akhtari about their winning submission, and how they were put together.

MacVoicesTV #1054: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Wrapping Up Macworld 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:06:58 -0500

In our last Macworld 2010-themed show, we take a look back at a busy, fun and successful week, from the start at the Final Cut Pro SuperMeet to the end at a jazz restaurant with friends. Along the way we sample the sights and sounds of the 46 on-site shows produced, provide some on-camera and off-camera moments in a photo slide show, and spend some quality time with Paul Kent and the Silicon Valley Houserockers in their natural habitat, the Macworld Blast party.

MacVoicesTV #1053: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - The Macworld All-Star Band Unofficial Bootleg

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:11:09 -0500

One of the highlights of the Macworld 2010 night life was Cirque Du Mac 7, and the highlight of the party was the annual appearance by the Macworld All-Star Band. If you were there, you know how much fun it was. If not, this will give you a small taste. Just think how good these guys would be if they practiced more than once a year.

The Macworld All-Star Band includes:

Christopher Breen - Macworld

Bryan Chaffin - The Mac Observer, The Apple Context Machine

Paul Kent - Macworld 2010

Dave Hamilton - Mac Geek Gab, The Mac Observer, BackBeat Media

Chuck La Tournous - RandomMaccess, The Mac Observer

Bob LeVitus - Dr. Mac Consulting

Duane Straub

with guest appearances by

Ed Bangert

Pat Reilly

MacVoicesTV #1052: MacVoicesTV At Macworld – Tim Robertson Closes The Main Stage With An All-Star Celebration of Macworld

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:31 -0500

In what he billed as a Celebration of Macworld, Tim Robertson of OWC Radio closed out the Macworld 2010 Main Stage with an all-star roster of guests pulled from the audience to talk about what Macworld means, both present and future. Sharing their thoughts on the show were:

Grant Dahlke - Other World Computing
Paul Kent - General Manager of Macworld 2010
Bill Palmer - BeatWeek Magazine
Peter Cohen - The Loop, Angry Mac Bastards
Victor Cajiao - Typical Mac User Podcast, Typical Shutterbug Podcast
Chuck Joiner - The MacVoices Group
Dave Hamilton - Mac Geek Gab, The Mac Observer, BackBeat Media
Ken Ray - Mac OS Ken
Neil Ticktin - MacTech

MacVoicesTV #1051: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software Shows PhotoPresenter and Previews The Next BoinxTV

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:30:07 -0500

In the Boinx Software booth at Macworld 2010, CEO Oliver Breidenbach shows off the new versions of FotoMagico and PhotoPresenter, talks about why BoinxTV, was so widely used to produce and deliver video at Macworld 2010, and teases us with some feature in the next version of the software, including a streaming feature from within the software.

MacVoicesTV #1050: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Ten One Design’s Inklet Lets You Draw on Your MacBook’s Trackpad

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00:18 -0500

From Macworld 2010, Peter Skinner of Ten One Design demonstrates Inklet, a Macworld Best-of-Show winner that turns the trackpad on your MacBook or MacBook Pro into a graphics tablet, suitable for sketching, creating and more. Software-based, Inklet lets you draw using many of your favorite graphics apps such as Photoshop rather than having to learn something new. Peter also shows off Pogo Sketch, a stylus for trackpads and touch screens that makes Inklet even more useful for finer, more detailed drawing.

MacVoicesTV #1049: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Carina Software’s SkyVoyager and SkyFi Put Astronomy and Telescope Control on Your iPhone

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:42:00 -0500

In the Carina Software booth at Macworld 2010, Tim Debenedictis talks about the history of their astronomy software, Voyager, and how it has gone mobile as an iPhone app, SkyVoyager. The GPS and compass functions of the iPhone make it perfect for orienting yourself for nighttime observations, and SkyVoyager takes full advantage of that, providing a sky map of what is overhead from any position. Want more? SkyVoyager allows you to control your telescope from your iPhone via their SkyFi WiFi interface, access information about stellar objects and more.

MacVoicesTV #1048: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – SelfServeApps Can Help Give Your Small Business an iPhone App

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:47 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Doug Pelton of SelveServeApps explains how his company can help your small business develop an iPhone app. With various capabilities beyond the basics available, SelfServeApps makes the process approachable and affordable for anyone who wants an iPhone and iPod touch presence.

MacVoicesTV #1047: MacVoices at Macworld – Grant Dahlke of Other World Computing Shows The Speed and Strength of Their Solid State Drives

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00:41 -0500

In the Other World Computing booth at Macworld 2010, Grant Dahlke shows the speed of their new EXTREME Enterprise solid-state drive by booting into all of the Adobe Creative Suite apps at once, and the durability of the device by beating it on a table. While speed comes at a price, if you need to go fast, you need to see this demo and hear Grant explain why their drive is a the top of the heap. (Don't try the durability test at home with your current drive; you won't like the results.)

MacVoicesTV #1046: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – BeeJive Aggregates Your iPhone Chat Options

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:03:12 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Satheesh Akkinepall of BeeJive shows how their app lets you stay in touch with your friends no matter what instant message service you (or they) prefer. BeeJive allows simultaneous presence on a wide variety of different services, takes advantage of all the rich media features of the various services, integrates push services if you want them, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1045: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Livescribe Adds More Functionality to the Pulse Smartpen

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:36:05 -0500

In the Livescribe booth at Macworld 2010, Maureen Keating and Eric Petitt show off the latest enhancements to the Pulse Smartpen. How smart can a pen be? Eric takes us through both the basics, including both capturing notes and audio from whatever you are doing, transferring that information to your Mac and thirty apps that add even more functionality. New on the horizon is their iPhone app; Maureen explains how you can share Pulse Smartpen-generated materials to your iPhone via "pencasts," and take advantage of the iPhone interface to manipulate the data.

MacVoicesTV #1044: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Amanda Erickson of Joby Talks About A Gorillapod for Every Occasion

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:15:09 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Amada Erickson of Joby summarizes the many flavors of the Gorillapod, the adjustable, portable and versatile tripod device that lets you hang a camera, iPhone or iPod securely from virtually anything. More versatile and useful that you might initially think, Amanda explains that there is now a family of Gorillapod devices that include lights, magnetic feet and more.

MacVoicesTV #1043: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – The Mac Observer’s Nancy Gravley Provides A New Users’ Perspective on Macworld

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:12 -0500

We caught up with Nancy Gravley of The Mac Observer on the show floor (and not at a party) at Macworld 2010 to get a different view of the show. Nancy focuses on the Mac industry from a new users and senior users' perspective, and talks about some Mac and iPhone products that everyone can use, regardless of experience level and sophistication, and the benefits of attending Macworld.

MacVoicesTV #1042: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Jonathan Bradley of Mophie Shows The Latest Juice Pack to Keep Your iPhone Going Strong

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:30:19 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Jonathan Bradley of Mophie shows off the newest version of the Mophie Juice Pack, an integrated iPhone case and battery solution to keep you iPhone going longer. Jonathan outlines the newest improvements and the difference they can make to hard-core iPhone users.

MacVoicesTV #1041: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Security Expert Rich Mogull On What To Be Afraid of and What Is Hype

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:01:53 -0500

From the Macworld 2010 show floor, security guru Rich Mogull of TidBITS and Securosis talks about what is and isn't worthy of concern in the world of computer, iPhone and iPad security. Rich wrote the cover article in the March 2010 issue of Macworld, and helps makes sense of what you really need to pay attention to when it comes to your online activity. Rich delivers the #1 tip in iPhone security, talks about the iPad, and where your biggest vulnerabilities are.

MacVoicesTV #1040: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Paul Kafais of Rogue Amoeba Shows Off Radioshift

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:27 -0500

In the Rogue Amoeba booth at Macworld 2010, CEO Paul Kafasis shows off the latest version of Radioshift, their software to stream almost anything from the internet, and the integration with their AirFoil iPhone/iPod touch and Mac apps. Just a few clips and you can send any audio from your Mac to anywhere in your house or to your portable Apple device.

MacVoicesTV #1039: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Michael Simmons of Cultured Code Hints at Secret ‘Things’

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:00:41 -0500

Roaming the exhibit hall floor at Macworld 2010, Michael Simmons of Cultured Code talks about how to get some previews of upcoming changes and enhancements to both the desktop and iPhone versions of Things, their task management application suite. Michael explains the philosophy of their product, at least one feature they're working on, their iPad plans and more.

MacVoicesTV #1038: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – TripIt Puts All Your Travel Plans and More on Your iPhone

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:52 -0500

In the Mobile Applications Showcase on the Macworld 2010 show floor, Hoodan Mahallati , Product Manager for TripIt reviews how their web service combines with their TripIt iPhone app to put all your travel information, including hotel reservations, flight information, rewards numbers and more in your iPhone. With sync capabilities, live updates on and more, TripIt is becoming an essential travel tool.

MacVoicesTV #1037: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Apparent’s New Doxie Scans to the Cloud

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:44 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Paul Scandariato of Apparent introduces their affordable Doxie portable USB scanner. While Doxie can scan locally, its primary target is the cloud: Google Docs, EverNote, Flickr and more. Pal talks about why scanning to the cloud is preferable, how to leverage the cloud services for things like optical character recognition (OCR), how Doxie offers an approachable scanning solution, more.

MacVoicesTV #1036: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Tyler Barth of Blue Microphones Shows Off New Products Big and Small

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:29 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Tyler Barth of Blue Microphones shows the latest additions to their line of high-quality audio input devices for the Mac and iPhone. The next-generation Mikey promises to deliver even better sound to your iPhone recordings regardless of where you make them, and the Yeti is the first USB mic to boast three capsules, four different pattern settings and THX Certification.

MacVoicesTV #1035: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Brian Covey of The Omni Group Talks About Their Apps Now and In The Future

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:59 -0500

In The Omni Group booth on the Macworld 2010 show floor, Brian Covey talks about their priority for getting all of their apps to Apple's iPad. More than just scaling up existing applications, Brian discusses their approach to leveraging the iPad's capabilities while keeping the apps lean and mean. All this iPad focus doesn't mean the desktop apps are being overlooked; Brian gives us a hint at what's in the pipe for their flagship line of productivity software.

MacVoicesTV #1034: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Jay Nelson Talks Fonts, Design and His New Macworld Column

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:30:35 -0500

From the Macworld 2010 show floor, Jay Nelson of Design Tools Monthly and Design Tools Weekly helps us understand the importance of fonts in a world that seems to be increasingly moving away from paper. Understanding and choosing the right font for the job may be the easiest way you can improve the look of your projects, no matter what the medium. Jay is also penning a new column for Macworld, and tells us what what we can expect to learn from it.

MacVoicesTV #1028: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Richard Harrington Discusses His Efforts to Help Everyone Create Better Video

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:28 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, author and video expert Richard Harrington discusses his efforts to bring superior video techniques to the rest of us. Rich discusses getting it right from the ground up, from camera set-up to final production, why so many users want to use greenscreen, and why the tools you have on the desktop are more than adequate.

MacVoicesTV #1033: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Don McAllister Discusses the Latest Developments at ScreenCastsOnline

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:03 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline takes a break to talk about the evolution of his show, his amazing archive of demonstrations and tutorials, how the show has grown and been enhanced, and his recent expansion into YouTube space.

MacVoicesTV #1032: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Christian Rueb of equinux On Their Products and Why He’s at Macworld 2010

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:30:23 -0500

From Macworld 2010, Christian Rueb of equinux talks about why he made the trip from Europe to attend the show, even though his company isn't exhibiting. Christian also updates us on their product line and how it is evolving, and comments specifically on MediaCentral, their home theater application.

MacVoicesTV #1031: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Andrew Taylor of MacSpeech on Scribe, Their Professional Vocabularies and More

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:11 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Andrew Taylor, Founder and CEO of MacSpeech, updates us on their latest product, MacSpeech Scribe. Andrew explains why MacSpeech Scribe, a one-click solution is the most advanced and easiest-to-use MacSpeech product yet. Andrew also talks about their specialized vocabularies, available for the medical and legal professions, and how they enhance MacSpeech products.

MacVoicesTV #1030: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Mike Mahan of Tunebug Turns Anything and Everything Into A Speaker

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:28 -0500

From a busy booth at Macworld 2010, Mike Mahan of Tunebug shows off their Vibe and Shake products that turn virtually any surface into a speaker. Put one on your desk, on a box, or on your head and enjoy your music without a speaker system. Mike talks about the characteristics of the two products, how one is designed for more stationary uses while the other can be used while walking, running, snowboarding or whatever. Not just a cool gadget, Tunebug may be a safer way to enjoy your music while being active.

MacVoicesTV #1029: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio Reports on Mac, iPhone and iPad Gaming

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:30:45 -0500

On the show floor of Macworld 2010, Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio talks about the state of games on the Mac, what was hot at Macworld for game enthusiasts, and the iPhone's status as a gaming platform. Omaha also discusses what the iPad will mean for games, suggesting it will take things to a whole new level.

MacVoicesTV #1027: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – PaperShow Gives Telestrator Capabilities To Your Presentation Via a Paper Interface

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:15:49 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Giulia Giovanelli of Canson provides a tour of PaperShow, a product that combines the best parts of whiteboard, telestrator and plain old pen-and-paper to give you new control and capabilities in your business presentations. Driven by a special pen interface, PaperShow users can annotate presentations, meeting notes and more in real time in a variety of ways, and can be easily transported since it relies only on a USB thumb drive-sized device, a special pen and paper.

MacVoicesTV #1026: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Adam and Tonya Engst and Joe Kissell Wrap Up A Day at Macworld 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:30:17 -0500

At the end of a very busy first day at Macworld 2010, Adam Engst, Tonya Engst and Joe Kissell take some time to discuss first impressions of the show, what they saw, what impressed them, and what the future holds for the year's biggest Mac event.

MacVoicesTV #1025: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Paul Chadha of Recosoft Shows Off Their New PDF2Office for iWork

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:30:49 -0500

In the Recosoft booth at Macworld 2010, Paul Chadha demonstrates their newest PDF conversion software, PDF2Office for iWork. Want to do more with your PDFs? PDF2Office for iWork converts them to either Keynote or Pages files, complete with formatting and graphics. Paul demonstrates just how easy and effective it is.

MacVoicesTV #1024: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - MacTech and MacsimumNews Join Forces to Create MacNews

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:20:31 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld 2010, Neil Ticktin, founder and publisher of MacTech, and MacsimumNews' Chief Macsimizer Dennis Sellers announce MacTech's acquisition MacsimumNews to create MacNews, the newest place to keep up with the rapidly changing Apple and Macintosh universe. The duo discuss the combination, the new site (in beta at the moment), and why it will launch with a huge archive of information.

MacVoicesTV #1026: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Adam and Tonya Engst and Joe Kissell Wrap Up A Day at Macworld 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:30:58 -0500

MacVoicesTV #1025: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Paul Chadha of Recosoft Shows Off Their New PDF2Office for iWork

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:30:54 -0500

MacVoicesTV #1023: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Navigon Adds 3D Representations to their iPhone Navigation App

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:30:46 -0500

At Macworld 2010, Bernd Hahn of Navigon shows off the updates to their Navigon MobileNavigator iPhone GPS navigation app. One if not the most popular app in its category, Navigon's latest edition provides 3D representations of terrain, buildings and more to help the user orient themselves, improving the navigation experience. Bernd also explains the pricing structure of Navigon, options for traffic information, and where they stand in the navigation market.

MacVoicesTV #1022: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – John Chaffee Updates The Status of BusyCal, the Calendar Program for Productive Users

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:35:14 -0500

At Macworld 2010 in San Francisco, John Chaffee of BusyMac talks about why there have been few major updates to their calendar program, BusyCal, but lots of minor ones. John talks about what features are a priority going forward, and why BusyCal trumps iCal for helping you keep track of your schedule.

MacVoicesTV #1021: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – The MacJury Holds Court at Macworld 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:54 -0500

In the Music Theater on the Macworld 2010 Show Floor, The MacJury convened to discuss the show, take questions from show-goers, and provide some favorite selections from the hundreds (thousands?) of products on display. The panel that attendees got to hear from, and see, included: Tonya Engst, Jeff Gamet, Ted Landau, Chuck La Tournous and host Chuck Joiner.

MacVoicesTV #1020: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Quickoffice Offers Three Flavors of QuickOffice To Work with Office Docs on your iPhone

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:00:06 -0500

At Macworld 2010, TJ Varghese of Quickoffice talks about their Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite, a "Macworld Best of Show" winner". Quickoffice Connect allows the user to work with Microsoft Word and Excel documents on the iPhone, and also offers integration with MobileMe, DropBox, Google Docs and more. TJ explains the three different flavors of Quickoffice Connect, what they offer to what audience, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1019: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – CrashPlan’s Matthew Dornquast On Their Macworld Promotion and Their Backup Security

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:07:06 -0500

From the CrashPlan booth at Macworld 2010, Matthew Dornquast, co-founder of the company, discusses the promotional strategy that involved giving away copies of their premium product at Macworld, and the response they received at the show. Matthew also reviews their different levels of service and what makes them unique, the security of your data both in transit and at the final backup destination, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1018: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Jeff Holove of Eye-Fi Profiles Their New Pro X2 Card For Your Digital Camera

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:02:23 -0500

At Macworld 2010 in San Francisco, Jeff Holove, the CEO of Eye-Fi, explains the features of their new Eye-Fi Pro X2 Wireless card that lets you send photos and video directly from your camera to your Mac, or a variety of online services. Boasting an 8GB capacity and Class 6 speed, the newest version of Eye-Fi also supports RAW format, an Endless Memory Mode that will never let you run out of space, lifetime automatic geotagging and more. Jeff talks about why all these features and more make the Pro X2 the best Eye-Fi card yet.

MacVoicesTV #1017: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Buffalo Technology Delivers Two-For-One with Dualie

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:59:21 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Brian Verenkoff of Buffalo Technology explains the two primary functions of their new Dualie. A combination hard drive and iPhone/iPod dock, Dualie also offers twp USB ports for connecting additional drives, and a 500GB 2.5" drive with both USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 ports. Dualie puts all this on your desk in a sleek, stylish design, keeping both the iPhone/iPod and the hard drive in easy reach while eliminating cable clutter.

MacVoicesTV #1016: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Michael Sidejas of FuJitsu on the New Portable ScanSnap Document Scanner

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:00:10 -0500

In the Fujitsu booth at Macworld 2010, Michael Sidejas demonstrates the newest addition to the ScanSnap line of document scanners, the accompanying software that can make even the most faded receipt legible, the optical character recognition capabilities available, and how it all comes together to deliver a solution to organize your paper documents on your Mac.

MacVoicesTV #1015: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Getting Under The Hood with CarMD

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:30:27 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Kristen Brocoff of CarMD shows their hardware device that can help you diagnose what is or isn't wrong with your car. Quite literally a plug-and-play solution, CarMD provides much of the same information your mechanic gets when they service your car at your dealership, and even lets you obtain repair estimates for problems. With no ongoing subscription fees, and compatibility with virtually all cars manufactured after 1996, CarMD puts you on a even playing field with the auto repair shops.

MacVoicesTV #1014: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Jennifer Lynn of HyperMac Shows Off Their iPod, iPhone and Mac Battery Solutions

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:59:32 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Jennifer Lynn of HyperMac reviews the company's line of external battery solutions for MacBooks, iPods and iPhones. They look good, they deliver power for your mobile devices, and house military-grade batteries. Jennifer explains what that means, and why you need to consider it when making a portable power choice.

MacVoicesTV #1013: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – The Mac Roundtable Take The Main Stage

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:57:53 -0500

The Mac Roundtable crew took the Main Stage at Macworld 2010 to talk about the success of the show, Apple's absence, provide some show picks, and answer audience questions. Participants included (in order of appearance):

Chuck Joiner - The MacVoices Group
Don McAllister - ScreenCastsOnline
Ken Ray - Mac OS Ken
Victor Cajiao - Typical Mac User Podcast, Typical Shutterbug Podcast
John F. Braun - Mac Geek Gab Podcast
Katie Floyd - Mac Power Users
Allison Sheridan - NosillaCast
Tim Verpoorten - The Mac ReviewCast
Adam Christianson - MacCast
David Sparks - Mac Power Users, MacSparky
Dave Hamilton - Mac Geek Gab Podcast

MacVoicesTV #1012: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Mark Hollis of MacPractice Discusses Heath Care, Regulatory Requirements and Their Software Solutions

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:57:31 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Mark Hollis of MacPractice provides an update on their medical office software. Government documentation fulfillment is burdensome at best; MacPractice can help physicians manage the paperwork to allow more time for the practice of medicine, and Mark talks about how they are involved in trying to streamline the process as medical record standardization moves toward becoming a reality. Mark also discusses the latest integration of the iPhone into MacPractice, and what the iPad will, and won't, mean to the medical community.

MacVoicesTV #1011: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - Neat Offers New Version of Their Neat Receipts Scanning Software

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:32:19 -0500

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Mark Gollin, Vice President of Mac Product Development of The Neat Company shows off the new version of the Neat Receipts software that lets you can, organize and search documents, receipts, business cards and more. Mark also provides a summary of their mobile and desktop scanners that can be purchased with the Neat software as a bundle.

MacVoicesTV #1010: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software Talks About His Products and Why He’s at Macworld

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:57:51 -0500

As Macworld 2010 begins, Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software talks about why the needed to get a TV studio in a suitcase to demonstrate their flagship product, BoinxTV, at the show. BoinxTV gives the Mac live video production capabilities, and is a key component of the many video productions done on the show floor. Oliver names some of those using it, and also talks about why he brought a large part of his team to San Francisco, the benefits they gain from Macworld, and the value of the chance interactions that are part of the show.

MacVoicesTV #1009: MacVoices at Macworld - Bill Atkinson Shows Off His New PhotoCard iPhone App, and Comments on the iPad

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:16:51 -0500

Bill Atkinson earned his place in Macintosh history as part of the original Macintosh development team, and as the author of MacPaint. These days, Bill is is a nature photographer, looking for a way to create affordable "art for the rest of us". As part of that objective, Bill has created Bill Atkinson PhotoCard, an iPhone app that lets you access some of his most beautiful work and send it to friends as either an email or physical postcard. Bill talks about his app and service, how you can use his photos or your own, and the challenges he faced to create a quality product. He's also had his hands on an iPad, and provides us with some thoughts, as well as taking about how his app will take advantage of the larger screen.

MacVoicesTV #1008: Greg Scown of SmileOnMyMac Takes The Wraps Off TextExpander 3q

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:27:30 -0500

Macworld 2010 week opens with a conversation with Greg Scown of SmileOnMyMac, who provides a pre-release review of the upcoming TextExpander 3, the newest version of their hit productivity tool. Changes are coming to TextExpander 3, and they are for the better. Greg discusses those changes and how they will enhance the product, new features, and how the upgrade will be transparent for users. Greg also comments on the integration of TextExpander into a number of iPhone apps, and his initial thoughts on the utility on the iPad.

MacVoicesTV #1007: MacVoicesTV at Macworld - The Sights and Sounds of The Final Cut Pro SuperMeet

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:41:30 -0500

Ever wonder what a Final Cut Pro SuperMeet is really like? Take a walk through The San Francisco Final Cut Pro SuperMeet 2010, from the exhibit hall floor to the presentation stage, to the amazing raffle that wraps up every event. You'll learn why these are not-to-be-missed events for anyone interested in digital storytelling.

MacVoicesTV #1006: The Road to Macworld - Jean MacDonald of SmileOnMyMac Discusses the Business Value of Macworld

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:07:32 -0500

As The Road to Macworld winds down and the big event approaches, Jean MacDonald of SmileOnMyMac talks about why being at Macworld 2010 is so essential from a business perspective, whether you are an exhibitor, speaker, or an attendee. Even though her company is not exhibiting, Jean explains why she and her partners will be there, taking advantage of both the formal and informal networking opportunities, creating some of their own, seeing what's new in the Mac universe and...oh yeah, having some fun with it all.

MacVoicesTV #1005: The Road to Macworld - Bryan Chaffin Discusses His Macworld 2010 Plans and his iPad Impressions

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:29:07 -0500

From The Road to Macworld 2010, Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer delivers some unique perspectives on the iPad, how it compares to what some consider its competition, and to Microsoft's CES announcements. Bryan also talks about what he'll be doing at Macworld 2010, how some of his personal projects figure into those plans, and what he will be doing both during show hours and at night. Want to join Bryan at two different parties on two different nights? Find out how in this entertaining and informative discussion.

MacVoicesTV #1004: The Road to Macworld - Adam Christianson on His Home Theater Sessiona and the Podcaster Meetup

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:19:34 -0500

On The Road to Macworld 2010, Adam Christianson of The MacCast previews his session on integrating your Mac into your home theater set-up. Adam talks about some of the challenges in getting things just right, and names a surprise option that you have have abandoned long ago. Four the fourth year running, Adam will also be hosting the Podcaster Meet-Up on the Birds-of-a-Feather track at Macworld. He explains why a more accurate title might be new media meet-up, where podcasting stands in the world of internet-distributed media, and how Apple's iPad offers a new platform for this type of content delivery.

MacVoicesTV #1003: The Road to Macworld 2010 - Christopher Breen Previews His iPhone SuperSession and Macworld's Ask The Editors

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:41:03 -0500

As part of The Road to Macworld 2010, Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen provides a preview of the two official sessions he's part of at this year's show. The iPhone SuperSession will help everyone, novices and veterans alike, get more out of their iPhone. Everything from the coolest apps to jailbreaking is fair game in this comprehensive look at Apple's mobile device. Chris will also be joining his colleagues from Macworld in the Ask The Editors session. What's fair game to ask? You'll want to find out before you mention any of the forbidden subjects...like Chris' hair. Not content with just two sessions, Chris will be spending some time atop the Macworld booth producing podcasts live from the show, playing with the Macworld All-Star Band, and more.

MacVoicesTV #1002: Jeff Gamet On His Trip to CES, Steve Balmer's Keynote and Products That Aren't

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:02:53 -0500

Jeff Gamet of The Mac Observer was the virtual guest at the Hershey Apple Core's January meeting, and reported on his experiences at the Consumer Electronics Show. From Steve Balmer's keynote to the show floor, Jeff delivers his assessment of the show, the Mac/iPhone presence and names his biggest disappointment. 3D television was big at the show; Jeff provides his impression, the size and composition of the iLounge Booth, and the vaporware aspect of the show.

MacVoicesTV #1001: Product Profile: The Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:40:25 -0500

There are plenty of choices in the pocket video camera market. The Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera offers a compelling feature set, including expandable memory, an external mic jack and electronic image stabilization. In this profile, you'll see it perform, find out what does and doesn't work, and why it rocks!

MacVoicesTV #966: Product Profile: The Elgato Turbo.264 HD

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:52:36 -0500

Working with video can be time consuming, but exporting the video for various devices (iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, etc.) is even more time consuming. Elgato's Turbo.264 HD solves this problem by giving any Intel Mac a dedicated video encoder and accelerator. Chuck shows you just how much of much of a difference it can make, and lets you make the decision on the quality results.

MacVoicesTV #965: Product Profile: The Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:32:45 -0500

Looking for a versatile mobile platform for your digital camera or camcorder? You've probably considered plenty of tripods, but there is another option. Chuck profiles the Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod, a monopod with collapsable metal legs that gives the unit a dual personality.

MacVoicesTV #964: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Rock and Roll Geek Michael Butler Talks About Music at Mevio

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:47 -0500

As BlogWorld in Las Vegas winds down, Michael Butler of The Rock and Roll Geek Show talks about his position as Director of Music Programming at Mevio and the Podsafe Music Network, how he's working to improve and expand their content, some of the recent topics from his show, why he doesn't always do with the PR people want him to do, and his activities as a real rock musician.

MacVoicesTV #963: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - David Lee of wetoku Profiles His Online Video Interviewing Service

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:15:40 -0500

At BlogWorld in Las Vegas, David Lee, the founder of wetoku, describes how his new service provides the ability to conduct and record video interviews over the internet from within any browser. No special software, no special hardware, just your computers camera and mic. Perfect for those who want to add video chats to their blogs, or who want to produce a video podcast, wetoku connects two parties, records them, and even hosts the video files.

MacVoicesTV #962: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Pat Lynch Introduces Audio-Acrobat as a Tool for Women

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:56 -0500

From BlogWorld in Las Vegas, Pat Lynch of Women's Radio discusses the role of women in media, both new and old, and how they are working to balance things out. Pat also reviews Audio Acrobat, their tool that anyone can use to record, produce and host audio web content, ready for podcasting.

MacVoicesTV #961: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld – Joe Klein Talks About Being BlogWorld’s Official Announcer and More

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:41:20 -0500

From Las Vegas and BlogWorld, Joe Klein of New Media Creative talks about his role as BlogWorld's official announcer, making him, "The Voice of BlogWorld." Joe's reputation as professional voice talent spotlights the importance of audio in video productions. Joe talks about his career, why he finds the explosion of new media and social media so exciting, and how his company is evolving to meet client's needs.

MacVoicesTV #960: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld – Vincent Everts Introduces the Video Collection Service, Yubby

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:55:31 -0400

On the how floor at BlogWorld in Las Vegas, Vincent Everts of yubby.com discusses his new service that allow you to aggregate videos from over 30 video sharing sites. Yubby's capability of collecting videos based on a specific subject or keyword into your own channel and display them on your web site or blog leads to uses both obvious and not-so-obvious. Vincent explains how easy it is and why you'll want to start our own Yubby collections whether you are a video content creator, or are simply interested in gathering vidoes about a particular topic.

MacVoicesTV #959: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Dave Méndez of Shure Shows Off Their Home Recording Mics

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:15:35 -0400

From the show floor at BlogWorld 2009, Dave Méndez of Shure reviews some of their microphone offerings for home recording. Whether you're planning on podcasting, or just looking to get better audio in your projects, Shure has options for you. David shows off their USB mics that have mixer capabilities built in, and the X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter, their adapter to connect standard XLR mics to your Mac via USB. Dave also comments on why audio is a critical part of video, and why you need to consider where it will be used when making your buying decision.

MacVoicesTV #958: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Jean MacDonald on Aunt Blogging, New Disclosure Rules and Software Updates

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:20 -0400

Jean MacDonald was wearing two hats while attending BlogWorld in Las Vegas. The first was, as you would expect, representing SmileOnMyMac in their efforts to connect with bloggers and as a corporate blogger for the company. The second was as an "aunt blogger" (yes, Jean coined the term). Jean talks about both the challenges of the FCC's new ruling on disclosure for bloggers in general and mommy bloggers in particular. Some of SmileOnMyMac's products have received upgrades recently; Jean also discusses the new OCR engine in PDFPen, tweaks to take full advantage of Snow Leopard, the trend of partnerships among iPhone app developers and more.

MacVoicesTV #957: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Chuck La Tournous Talks Social Media from the Corporate Perspective

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:01:28 -0400

From BlogWorld 2009 in Las Vegas, RandomMaccess boss Chuck La Tournous takes some time out from the many conference sessions to discuss the rise of social media from a corporate perspective, and explains why your company isn't too far behind the curve, no matter what you have or haven't done. Chuck also compares and contrasts Macworld with BlogWorld, reveals the real value of trade shows, and discusses how social media has affected some news stories, and how the people at the center of the stories have used (or not used) social media to their advantage.

MacVoicesTV #956: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - Jeff MacArthur Discusses The Evolution of Command-N

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:27:15 -0400

At BlogWorld in Las Vegas, Jeff MacArthur of Command-N talks about how the show has evolved from an iSight-shot video to a full-blown production that rivals the best on the Web, their upcoming anniversary landmark episode, why his sister, Amber MacArthur, is such a great interviewer, their first HD production, and more.

MacVoicesTV #955: MacVoicesTV at BlogWorld - The Mac Roundtable Crew Go At It Live

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:57:58 -0400

Live from BlogWorld 2009, The Mac Roundtable crew deliver an impromptu discussion of the week’s events in Las Vegas, their thoughts on social media, and their take-aways from the show. The panel includes:

* John F. Braun: Mac Observer’s Mac Geek Gab
* Victor Cajiao: Typical Mac User Typical Shutterbug
* Dave Hamilton: Mac Observer’s Mac Geek Gab
* Chuck Joiner: The MacVoices Group
* Don McAllister: ScreenCastsOnline
* Allison Sheridan: NosillaCast
* David Sparks: MacSparky Mac Power Users

MacVoicesTV #954: MacVoicesTV at Blogworld - Todd Cochrane of Raw Voice Discusses PowerPress

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:31:13 -0400

From the show floor at BlogWorld and New Media Expo 2009 in Las Vegas, Todd Cochrane, the CEO of RawVoice talks about Blubrry PowerPress, their podcasting plugin for WordPress. PowerPress allows the WordPress user to integrade podcasts into their blog, including RSS and on-site play support. Todd also explains how the free PowerPress can be integrated with the other offerings from RawVoice, including advertising options.

MacVoicesTV #953: The OWC USB 2.0 Display Adapter Expands Any Mac's Screen Real Estate Via USB

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:48:21 -0400

Would you like to have more screen real estate, but your Mac has limited multiple monitor support? The answer is the Other World Computing USB 2.0 Display Adapter, a small device that lets you add up monitors to any Mac via USB. No expensive graphics cards to buy, no limitations if you don't have a Mac Pro. Just plug in any monitor, flat screen or CRT, to the Display Adapter and then to your Mac and you have a second...or third...or fourth monitor. Chuck Joiner shows you how well it works, what it is best for, and just how easy it is to line your desk with monitors.

MacVoicesTV #952: Macworld Expo - That's All, Folks and Sights from Expo Week

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:11:42 -0500

We wrap up our Macworld Expo 2009 coverage by thanking everyone we could think of and riding the Moscone escalators. We also used the services of our friends at Animoto to include Expo week through the eyes of MacVoices. Sit back and enjoy the show.

MacVoicesTV #951: Macworld Expo - The Lloyd iPod Mic, TONIC Power Adapters and Lots of Cases from Insipio

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:00:03 -0500

One of the smallest devices generating buzz at Macworld Expo was the Lloyd iPod microphone. Andy Fathollahi, the president of Incipio, shows us the Lloyd and highlights some of its design features and affordability. Andy also talks about their TONIC universal car charger for your USB devices, and their wide range of iPod and iPhone case and cover solutions.

MacVoicesTV #950: Macworld Expo - The Macworld All-Star Band In Action

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:11:43 -0500

The Macworld All-Star Band (Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, Paul Kent, Chuck La Tournous, Bob LeVitus and Duane Straub) gave their first-ever interview as a band on the MacVoices' "Road to Macworld" series, so it seems only fair that we let you see them in action. Shot live at the Cirque Du Mac party at Macworld Expo, these unofficial, bootleg videos document the best party of Expo week and the best once-a-year band you'll ever see. Be sure to watch for a guest appearance by Andy Ihnatko on vocals.

MacVoicesTV #949: Macworld Expo - Joe Kissell's Week of VMware Fusion Insights and Demos

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:33:45 -0500

For most of Macworld Expo week, Joe Kissell was deeply immersed in demonstrating and sharing information from his Take Control book, Take Control of VMWare Fusion. Joe shares his observations about Mac users interested in having the Windows option available to him, delivers some product picks from his time at the show, and talks about celebrating his birthday at Macworld Expo.

MacVoicesTV #948: Macworld Expo - John Grzeskowiak Talks About Updates to the RadTech Product Mix

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:51:46 -0500

On Friday morning at Macworld Expo, John Grzeskowiak of RadTech takes some time to provide updates on a few of the many products RadTech offers. John gives us a sneak peak at their new OmniStand, talks about Otterbox updates, the latest bags from Spire and Lexie Barnes, the MacTruck, their precision mice and more. Buying from RadTech has many benefits, and John explains how they service not only the products they manufacture, but also the ones they distribute.

MacVoicesTV #947: Macworld Expo - Irina Stepanovska of BeLight Software Discusses Labels & Addresses

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:28:47 -0500

In the BeLight Software booth at Macworld Expo, Irina Stepanovska, Vice President of Marketing, talks about their latest release, Labels and Addresses, the easy way to print all types of labels and envelopes. Irina also gives us a sneak preview of BeLight's next product and their plans for Macworld Expo 2010.

MacVoicesTV #946: Macworld Expo - More Photoshop and Acrobat Connect by Terry White at the Adobe Breakfast

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:34:23 -0500

Terry White wraps up the Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo with more Photoshop CS4 features including GPU and camera RAW support, new zooming and iPhone-like navigation in images and more. Terry also talks about Acrobat.com and how it beat iWork.com to the punch, as well as Acrobat Connect Now, and the 3D capabilities of Photoshop CS4 Extended.

MacVoicesTV #945: Macworld Expo - Adobe InDesign CS4's New Features Demonstrated by Terry White at the Adobe Breakfast

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:19:09 -0500

From the Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo, Terry White shows off some of the new features in Adobe InDesign CS4, including proportional placing, smart guides, conditional text (and what it's good for), improvements in dealing with rotated text, active preflight and more.

MacVoicesTV #944: Macworld Expo - Terry White Demonstrates the New Power and Simplicity of Adobe Illustrator CS4 at the Adobe Breakfast

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:35:28 -0500

At the Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo, Terry White demonstrates some of the new power of Illustrator CS 4. With a focus on giving users easier access to frequently-used features, Terry shows off new gradient capabilities, multiple document support, Illustrator CS4's unified window, and some new intuitive drawing methods.

MacVoicesTV #943: Macworld Expo - Dave Hemly Shows Off Premier Pro and After Effects Magic at the Adobe Breakfast

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:15:24 -0500

The Adobe User Group and Professional Association Breakfast at Macworld Expo opens with a welcome from Terry White, and then Dave Hemly shows off some of the almost magical video results that can be achieved with the newest versions of Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects. Dave demonstrates importing features, editing video directly from memory cards, still photo animation, and some amazing transcription technologies built into Adobe Encore and Adobe Soundbooth.

MacVoicesTV #942: Macworld Expo - Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software Turns On BoinxTV

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:01:22 -0500

In the Boinx Software booth at Macworld Expo, Oliver Breidenbach gives us a tour of BoinxTV, the live video production software "for the rest of us." BoinxTV delivers high production value results through an innovative interface that is both easy and fun to work with. Oliver shows off a few of the features and their newest addition, support for MIDI-controlled camera switching.

MacVoicesTV #941: Macworld Expo - Data Robotics' Mark Fuccio Talks About the Present and Future of the Drobo

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:10:20 -0500

At Macworld Expo, Mark Fuccio, Senior Director for Data Robotics, gives us the lowdown on the Drobo, the data storage robot that will help keep all your information safe. Mark talks about how it accomplishes that vital task, the Drobo's expandability and why it won't go out of date any time soon, what you need to put it on your network, and how they are adding value by developing applications that leverage the Drobo's capabilities.

MacVoicesTV #940: Macworld Expo - Tom O'Connor Introduces the New Page Layout Program iStudio Publisher

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:27:20 -0500

Tom O'Connor, the Director of iStudio Publisher, talks about their new entry in the desktop publishing market. Postured somewhere between Adobe InDesign and Apple's Pages, iStudio Publisher offers an interface that gives the user easy access to sophisticated features and effects without the huge learning curve. Tom talks about how they are asking customers for feedback and feature suggestions, and why they can act on them quickly.

MacVoicesTV #939: Macworld Expo - mDialog's Greg Philpott on Their Creation, Hosting and Publishing Solutions for New Media Creators

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:08:01 -0500

The CEO of mDialog, Greg Philpott, provides a tour of the many services they offer to new media creators. mDialog provies a wide range of options and features, including in-browser video encoding and uploading, encoding in up to three different resolutions, social networking tools, contest and survey engines, distribution options, iPhone support and even monetization options. Greg talks about why he finds this an exiting time in media creation and the part mDialog wants to play.

MacVoicesTV #938: Macworld Expo - John Chaffee of BusyMac Previews Their New iCal Replacement, BusyCal

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:43:28 -0500

John Chaffee of BusyMac talks about their new iCal replacement, BusyCal, from their booth at Macworld Expo. Frustrated with iCal? John shows off some of the features of BusyCal that should have been in iCal long ago, including graphics support that is both useful and attractive, enhanced syncing and sharing capabilities inherited from their BusySync software, sophisticated to-do support and more.

MacVoicesTV #937: Macworld Expo - Paul Chadha of Recosoft Converts PDFs to InDesign Files with PDF2ID

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:42:49 -0500

In the Recosoft booth at Macworld Expo, Paul Chadha shows off the functionality and features of PDF2ID version 2.0, a utility that converts the contents of PDF files into fully editable Adobe InDesign documents, graphics and all. Paul gives us a demo of how easily this is done, and how complete the results are.

MacVoicesTV #936: Macworld Expo - Macworld Expo - Mark James Explains SoftRAID's Flexibility and Performance

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:03:55 -0500

Mark James, Vice President of Marketing for SoftRAID, talks about their utility that delivers affordable RAID options to any user. With the goal of cutting down on points of failure and improving performance, SoftRAID lets you mix and match drives of different sizes and even interfaces. Mark explains how SoftRAID supplements Time Machine, and their upcoming new feature, Fast Mirror Rebuilds.

MacVoicesTV #935: Macworld Expo - Barbara Dehart of Telestream Discusses The Depth and Breadth of Their Product Line

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:41:37 -0500

Barbara Dehart, the Vice President of Marketing for Telestream, took some time off from a busy Macworld Expo booth to discuss some of the products they acquired and how enhance Telestream's spectrum of video solutions. Barb explains how they support everyone creating and using video content, from the consumer in his living room to the moviemaking professional, and how it all fits together.

MacVoicesTV #934: Macworld Expo - JMR's Steve Katz Shows Off Their Best-of-Show High Speed Storage and Delivery System

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:39:54 -0500

Want to see three uncompressed 1080i video streams playing on a single monitor with no problems? Then you need to check out our visit with Steve Katz of JMR. With a Best-of-Show award in hand, Steve talks about their BlueStor External PCIe RAID storage options, how it delivers amazing performance at an affordable price, and how it can scale to fit your needs.

MacVoicesTV #933: Macworld Expo - Justin Whittaker of i.TV Discusses The Functional and Social Aspects of their iPhone App

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:51:26 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, Justin Whittaker, Marketing Manager for i.TV talks about how their free iPhone app can become your one stop for all sorts of media management and interaction. From your local theater and television broadcasts to your NetFlix que and remote TiVo programming, i.TV puts it all in the palm of your hand and gives you "media. my way."

MacVoicesTV #932: Macworld Expo - Andreas Klavehn of Cinemizer Introduces Their Personal Video Option, Complete with 3D

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:53:00 -0500

You may look a little unusual wearing them, but the cinemizer personal video glasses from Zeiss deliver some amazing video, just for you. Andreas Klavehn talks about what makes cinemizer different, including optical technology from Carl Zeiss AG, native 3D support that makes you feel like you're there, and the ability to use either the built-in audio, or choose your favorite 3ed party earphones for a more immersive experience. The cinemizer is comfortable to wear, is fully iPod and iPhone compatible, but also supports other video sources.

MacVoicesTV #931: Macworld Expo - Matthew Carmean of Microvision Demos Their Pocket-Sized iPhone Projector

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:32:41 -0500

The Microvision booth at Macworld Expo was buzzing with interest in their Show WX pocket-sized projector. Matthew Carmean gives us a look at the impressive image created by their PICO technology, the even more impressive portability and image focus function, and talks about why you may eventually find it built into your mobile devices.

MacVoicesTV #930: Macworld Expo - Kensington Introduces a Hands-Free Car Kit for the iPhone and the Slimblade Trackball

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:02:07 -0500

Kensington received a "Best of Show" award for their new Bluetooth Hands-Free Visor Car Kit at Macworld Expo, and Matt Hoag tells us all about it. The device gives you three programmable buttons for your frequently called numbers, eliminating the multiple swipes and touches necessary on an iPhone. Matt explains why they provide you with a second battery and charger to provide a complete solution for those on the go. Then, Bill Rathbone demonstrates the new Slimblade Trackball, how it has evolved from its predecessor, the new features built into its software, and why you may want to consider a trackball, even if you've never used one before.

MacVoicesTV #929: Macworld Expo - Ecamm's Glen Aspeslagh Profiles the Best-of-Show-Winning BT-1 Wireless Webcam

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:31:29 -0500

Glen Aspeslagh, co-founder of Ecamm network shows off the company's latest product, the BT-1 Wireless Webcam, from their booth at Macworld Expo. Billed as the world's first bluetooth webcam, the BT-1 won a "Best of Show" award, and will offer new opportunities for convenient video monitoring, capture and interaction. Glen talks about the specifics, and two of their other popular products, Call Recorder and Conference Recorder.

MacVoicesTV #928: Macworld Expo - Photoshop Master Deke McClelland On His Latest Projects, CS4 Adoption and His Plans for 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:29:36 -0500

We caught up with Photoshop master Deke McClelland in the lynda.com booth at Macworld Expo to talk about his newest book, Photoshop CS4 Channels & Masks One-on-One, his thoughts on third-party Photoshop utilities, the rate of adoption of Adobe Creative Suite 4, and what we can expect to see from him in the coming year. (Hint: It certainly isn't less.)

MacVoicesTV #927: Macworld Expo - Griffin Technology's Jennifer Fisher Talks About Some of Their Best-of-Show Products

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:36:48 -0500

Griffin Technology racked up a number of "Best of Show" awards at Macworld Expo. Marketing Manager Jennifer Fisher shows us a couple of highlights from their product line, including the Power Block Reserve and Power Jolt Reserve. These two external power solutions for the iPhone will keep you going affordably. The AirCurve is an amazing acoustic amplifier for your iPhone or iPod touch that adds 10db of volume without having to plug anything in. Jennifer also mentions some of the other Griffin products that were hot at the show.

MacVoicesTV #926: Macworld Expo - It's About Time Delivers A New Way To Learn Mac OS X for Switchers

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:06:22 -0500

Getting ready to switch to the Mac, or help a friend through the process? You need to see the new training option offered by It's About Time Products. In their booth at Macworld Expo, Saied Ghaffari introduces us to their interactive learning solutions for both Mac OS X and the iPhone. Designed to help you find out how things are done on the Mac by comparing them with their Windows counterparts, It's About Time's option let's the user focus on the items they need to know when they need to know them.

MacVoicesTV #925: Macworld Expo - David Eyler of Sling Media Talks About the SlingBox and iPhone Support

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:18:49 -0500

Sling Media's David Eyler takes a break from booth presentations at Macworld Expo to talk about the Sling Box, how it sends media from your home video sources to a variety of players and devices. David explains their plans to support the iPhone very soon, and provide service on Wi-Fi, 3G and even Edge networks so you can take your media with you without having to take your media with you.

MacVoicesTV #924: Macworld Expo - Shawn Lawlor of iFrogz Shows Off The Luxe Case, Nerve Pipes, Fallout and More

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:42:07 -0500

Product Manager Shawn Lawlor for iFrogz, talks about their latest offerings from their booth at Macworld Expo, including the Luxe case for iPhone and iPod, and several new earphone and earbud options. At iFrogz, Shawn explains that it is all about the customization options, and that includes the ability to select your own color combinations for the new Nerve Pipe, Fallout and DJs headphones and Hype Earbuds.

MacVoicesTV #923: Macworld Expo - Matias' Carlos Gouveia Shows Off Their Folding Keyboard, Tune Blocker and More

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:05:13 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, Carlos Gouveia of Matias shows off their Bluetooth Folding Keyboard, suitable for people on the go who want a full-size keyboard option, the Tune Blocker, a simple iPod/iPhone docking cable that lets you select whether you sync or only charge your device, and the iRizer, a different kind of adjustable MacBook stand.

MacVoicesTV #922: Macworld Expo - Sara Rosenberg Introduces The New Generation of BookEndz Laptop Docks

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:38:41 -0500

Mac laptop owners are very familiar with connecting and disconnecting cables of all kinds every time they arrive at home, the office, or wherever they call home. Sara Rosenberg of BookEndz shows you how easy it can be to do it all at once with the new generation of BookEndz laptop docks. A simple lever design and a laptop pad that holds your MacBook simplifies the process and cuts down on wear and tear on your laptop's ports.

MacVoicesTV #921: Macworld Expo - Blake Jarsky of Blue Microphones Shows The Snowball, Snowflake, Eyeball and Mikey

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:38:54 -0500

In the Blue Microphones booth at Macworld Expo, Blake Jarsky shows off the line of Blue Microphone products. Starting with the venerable Snowball and the smaller, portable Snowflake, Blake then introduces the new Eyeball, which combines the Snowflake form factor and mic with a high-definition USB webcam for online catting and internet telephony. The Mikey rounds out their consumer products, and is Blue's solution to turn your iPod and iPhone into a voice recorder for all environments.

MacVoicesTV #920: Macworld Expo - Chief Engineer Jeff Sobel Takes You Inside The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:56:58 -0500

From the Macworld Expo show floor, Jeff Sobel, the Chief Engineer, takes us on a tour of The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Jeff shows off the amazing amount of audio and video equipment they make available to students, how it all fits into the bus with room to spare, and shares what excites him the most about what they accomplish as they criss-cross the United States.

MacVoicesTV #919: Macworld Expo - John Lennon Bus Logistics with Tour Coordinator Jamie Walden

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:16:24 -0500

The logistics behind the The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus are the story behind the story. Tour Coordinator Jaime Walden tells us what it takes to arrange the 200 stops the bus makes annually, how she got involved, the sponsors' roll in making it all happen, and how you can request a bus stop.

MacVoicesTV #918: Macworld Expo - Phil Gibson of Digital Media Academy Talks About Their Partnership with the John Lennon Bus and Their Training Options

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:46:23 -0500

From the show floor at Macworld Expo, Phil Gibson, the founder of Digital Media Academy, talks about the training solutions his company offers for those who want to get up and running in short order in pro-level topics like audio and video production, web design and more. Phil also explains why their partnership with the The John Lennon Educational Tour Busis so important to them, and how it fits with their model of partnering with universities to deliver their services.

MacVoicesTV #917: The MacNotables Fill the Macworld PodLoft with Opinions, Observations and Show Picks

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:07:16 -0500

Taped live in the PodLoft at Macworld Expo, the panel of Bryan Chaffin, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus join Chuck Joiner to discuss this year's show, what might happen at next year's show and what it has to do with the Great London Fire, deliver some show picks, and comment on the nomination of Andy for NASA Administrator.

MacVoicesTV #916: Macworld Expo - The Mac Roundtable Discuss Apple, The Future of Macworld and Product Picks

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:00:51 -0500

In their first live appearance as a group, members of The Mac Roundtable took the Macworld Learning Center Stage at Macworld Expo to discuss Phil Shiller's keynote, the future of Macworld Expo, some of their product picks from the show, and more. Participating members included (in order of appearance) Allison Sheridan, Adam Christianson, John Chambers, Victor Cajiao, Katie Floyd, Chuck Joiner, David Sparks and Don McAllister.