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In the MacVoices 2023-02 Update, Chuck solicits opinions on the MacVoices CES coverage, discusses the timed releases of MacVoices Live! shows, and announces an “open mic” night. The update wraps with some notes on MacVoices Magazine, and the month’s Support Report. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23091.mp3[/embed] Show Notes: Links: MacVoices Magazine Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon...

This MacVoices Live! discussion wraps up our Mastodon discussion then crosses over into a variety of short topics. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden talk about why Instagram works as a social network, whether Keynote is causing Bluetooth problems for one panel member, what the iPhone Ultra could be, and why Apple Pencil support for the iPhone would be a positive. (Part 3) RocketMoney MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money...

Our MacVoices Live! conversation about ChatGPT and Bing continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden examine how and why ChatGPT, with and without Bing, is being used, how accurate it is, and what to know before you depend on it. The panel then discusses the ups and downs of Mastodon, why which instance you decide to join makes a difference, and identifies some characteristics you might want to consider...

In another catch-up version of MacVoices Live!, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden discuss the integration of ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing search engine, and concerns over the credibility that ChatGPT commands because of its “confident” presentation of results. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle finish up a conversation about how the Twitter situation is affecting how users are getting their information and interaction online. The session wraps up with some thoughts on the recent Spotify layoffs, and the tone-deafness of some of their social media postings. (Part 3) Zocdoc This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc...

Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle continue their discussion of lessons to be learned from the Twitter situation. They range from why you shouldn’t build a business on a social media platform and missing posts on Twitter to taking control of your own online presence to developer relations and corporate social media presences. (Part 2) Zocdoc This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc...

In a catch-up edition of MacVoices Live!, the panel of Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle provides their very first impressions of the second edition of the full-size HomePod and begin a discussion of the lessons to be learned from the Twitter situation. (Part 1) Zocdoc This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc...

Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet wrap up our discussion of Mastodon clients with more information on what they have been using, and recommendations for those just logging in for the first time. Included are some thoughts on how to select an instance to join, what to look for, and why. (Part 3) MacVoices After Dark This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall...

Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet continue to review their research into the current crop of Mastodon clients, a crop that seems to change almost daily. What they think of the feature sets of the different clients and how they are evolving, and which ones are the best candidates for you to try on both iOS and Mac are covered in this part of the conversation...

Eric Bolden and Jeff Gamet have been experimenting with the various third-party apps for Mastodon. It is an area that is constantly and rapidly evolving, and that can be a bit confusing at times. In the first part of our conversation, they share how they use social media and what features are important to them before digging in to a discussion of individual apps. (Part 1) Kolide This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide...