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In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeff Carlson about using a DSLR as a webcam to improve your online meeting appearances, we finish up the hardware discussions and get into tips and techniques that will make you look better on Zoom, Teams, Skype, and too other services. Jeff also provides some options if the DSLR is out of your price or technical appetite, and reiterates the question of “how good do you need to look”? (Part 2) CLEAR This edition of MacVoices is supported by CLEAR...

The MacVoices Live panel of Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, and David Ginsburg dug deep into the subject of how automation is evolving on both the Mac and iOS platforms. For one panel member, the support of Shortcuts on the Mac is a deciding factor in purchasing. Others question and discuss developers reactions and support of AppleScript going forward, its integration with Shortcuts, and how they see it all happening...

Our MacVoices Live! discussion of Apple automation wraps up and then shifts to the interaction between devices in the Apple ecosystem, an ideal scenario for smart home devices. The panel of Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg and Mark Fuccio examine why differentiators in those devices can be a good thing or a not-so-good thing...

This MacVoices Live! discussion with Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Jay Miller, Brittany Smith, David Ginsburg and Mark Fuccio concludes with some final thoughts on how smart home devices might benefit from a convergence of compatibility, and how that might affect differentiation between platforms. We also get a surprise announcement from one of the panelists. (Part 3) MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard, helps you do more with your Apple tech. http://MacVoices...

In a brief Update for June, 2021, Chuck talks about WWDC dominating the last month's shows, provides an update on the publication schedule for MacVoices and MacVoices Live!, and delivers the Support Report. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter...

The Silicon Valley Mac User Group invited MacVoices to record a live show at their June 2021 meeting. Host Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and developer Jim Rea start with their opinions of what the most important announcements at WWDC were, and why. (Part 1) MacVoices After Dark This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark, our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall. http://www.macvoices...

The second part of our MacVoices Live! visit to the Silicon Valley Mac User Group with panel members Jeff Gamet and Jim Rea continued the discussions of Apple’s WWDC announcements and took audience questions and comments from the group. This edition of MacVoices is supported by you, our viewers and listeners. Find out about all the ways you can support the show, including our Patreon and PayPal options, at MacVoices.com/Support...

Angel Vu, the Product Manager for PDFpen and PDFpen Pro from Smile, joins us to talk about version 13 of their PDF productivity utility. From a new icon to a a refined interface that gives easier access to the editing tools to new compression options, Angel gives us the tour of this must-have upgrade. MacVoices Dispatch 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...

On an open-mic edition of MacVoices Live!, the panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont talk about what they acquired on Amazon Prime Day and why you might want to consider their purchases for yourself. (1)

Our Amazon Prime Day conversation wraps up and then the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Frank Petrie, Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Jay Miller, and Kelly Guimont discuss finding out how many apps you really use on your iPad...