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This MacVoices Live panel starts out with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet and Guy Serle mourning the final closing of the door on Drobo. An innovator in mass storage devices that were flexible and reliable, Drobo was ahead of its time. The panel contemplates what happened, from the expansion of cloud storage to business practices, as well as what products might take its place for you. (Part 1) Notion This MacVoices is supported by Notion...

The MacVoices Live! discussion turns to Apple’s recent App Store purge of outdated files. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle discuss the logic behind it, and why more than just old files are no more. Resistance to Apple Pay has some panel members fired up, and Warren Buffet’s divestiture of TSMC stock concerned...

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle conclude this MacVoices Live! session with a look at a new investigation into Apple in France, the largest fine ever levied against Facebook in the EU, and why Montana’s legislation to ban TikTok was so ill-conceived. (Part 3) MacVoices Slack This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices...

Our conversation with Rachel Schmitz on The Road to Macstock outlines her unique approach to the conference’s topic of “Learn”. How living with a geek “rubs off”, lessons from how she and husband Mike Schmitz are raising their family in an intentional way, with different approaches to learning and creativity, and more are all part of a different kind of discussion...

Next up on The Road to Macstock is something different. Wally Cherwinski explains how any attendee can be part of the conference by participating in the Macstock Film Festival. The subject can be something you care about, an activity you like to engage in, or something totally unique. Wally provides some suggestions and inspiration, and how to submit your entry. MacVoices Magazine This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard...

In the first part of this MacVoices Live!, host Chuck Joiner starts by explaining the questionable quality of his audio due to a fusion drive death. David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Ray, Ben Roethig, Webb Bixby, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, and Guy Serle discuss the launch of the Apple Music Classical streaming service on Android but not on iPadOS and Mac.The conversation then shifts to discuss the discontinuation of My Photo Stream and options available for photo storage...

In the second part of this MacVoices Live! session, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, and Guy Serle discuss Apple TV+ and its various hit shows. They begin by reviewing and appreciating the show Silo for its writing, performances, and overall success. They also cover Shrinking, Sharper, and how Apple TV+ has become a success in spite of a lack of promotion...

This MacVoices Live! session concludes with thoughts on France’s pursuit of Microsoft and how Meta’s approach to local law compliance differs from Apple’s. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, and Guy Serle also predict the consolidation of streaming services and discuss the NFL’s tight control over its events and local commerce. (Part 3) MacVoices Slack This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack...

Joe Kissell is back to discuss his latest book, Take Control of Your Passwords. First up is the ever-increasing importance of password hygiene in our digital age as passwords remain an easy target for hackers. We delved into Passkeys, a more secure alternative to traditional passwords, and the recent developments in their adoption, including support from Microsoft, Google, and password managers...

Our conversation with Joe Kissell, author of Take Control of Your Passwords continues as we delve into the world of passkeys, exploring their functionality, multiple account scenarios, and workarounds for crossing over between different ecosystems. Joe also provides insights into the importance of mobile device security, offering tips for setting longer and more secure alphanumeric passcodes. (Part 2) Kolide Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps...