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Crypto enthusiast Bryan Chaffin spends some time with us updating the world of crypto currencies. Crypto has been in the news lately, both from the use and return standpoints. Bryan helps us understand were crypto is at the moment, from acquiring and holding crypto to the various types of wallets and exchanges. We dig into the concepts involved and identify some of the risk factors that you need to be aware of before buying into crypto...

In the second part of our conversation with crypto enthusiast Bryan Chaffin, we cover the differences in the “speed” of crypto and the number of transactions it can handle (and why that matters), what “staking” means in the crypto world, and how to move between fiat and crypto currencies. (Part 2) MacVoices Slack This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices...

In this MacVoices Briefing, host Chuck Joiner discusses his transition to using MagSafe iPhone charging options, why he took so long to make the change, and why he wouldn’t go back. Find out what products he selected for each of the primary charging locations that assure that the iPhone will never not be charged, and why you should look beyond charging solutions when evaluating the benefits of MagSafe...

The MacVoices Live! panel takes a look at Apple’s updated Personal Safety Guide and the new updates to it that have to do with AirTags. That, of course, prompted more discussion of how AirTags are being used in both good, bad, and unexpected ways. Then, we poll the panel of David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, and Kelly Guimont on the contents and configurations of their workspaces as we all search for the perfect home office...

Our discussion of workspaces, home offices, and productivity goes deep in the second part of a MacVoices Live! discussion with David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith. From upgrades to office furnishings to desk choices ad more, the panel has some surprises in store. (Part 2) MacVoices After Dark This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark, our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters...

David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith finish up our discussion of our workspaces and some of our most essential gear in this MacVoices Live! session. Video and audio gear, charging stations, keyboards, and even desks for our remaining panel members are part of the conversation. (Part 3) Patreon This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters...

Aidan Fitzpatrick, CEO of Reincubate, shares the latest features and updates for Camo, an app that turns your iPhone into a high quality web cam. First, Aidan talks about what winning the Queen’s Award means for them, and the unusual right it gives them. Then, he goes on to demo some of the newest features, discuss some of their accessibility improvements, and their partnerships that include one with a MacVoices favorite...

We should have talked to Larry O’Connor of Other World Computing at CES, but we are correcting that now as he talks about the products that were released at the show, why you can daisy chain Thunderbolt docks but might not want to, and how Thunderbolt 4 improves on previous iterations. We also talk about the cable identification nightmare, the differences in USB and Thunderbolt standards and quality control, and the differences between docks and hubs...

Joe Kissell is back after a move to a new country with Take Control of iCloud, 8th Edition. There’s a whole lot new in iCloud; Joe takes us through some of the features that are popular but not necessarily well understood, including why all iCloud syncing isn’t the same, why you need to be aware of what happens when you turn features on and off in iCloud, and one iCloud feature that still isn’t ready for prime time...

Our conversation with Joe Kissell about Take Control of iCloud, 8th Edition continues as Joe discusses some of the newer iCloud+ features that include Hide My Email, iCloud Private Relay, and using your own domain with the new iCloud features. Joe also has some strong feelings about the value of iCloud+, and why he’s looking forward to getting back to writing. (Part 2) Patreon This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters...