MacVoices Video

We wrap up the recent Macstock Conference and Expo, thanking attendees and highlighting the great speakers and films showcased at the conference. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss the presentations, successful live streaming, and the immersive setup for audience interaction...

Next up, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discusses recent changes in social networks, including Twitter’s rebranding and the YouTube premium price increase. Speculations about the feasibility of turning Twitter into a financial institution are explored...

The MacVoices Live! panel concludes this session with a look at the impact of price increases on popular streaming services like Spotify, YouTube, and Peacock. As Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby delve into the effects of rising prices on consumer decisions, they also explore the shifting landscape of streaming services cutting ties with traditional cable providers...

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby do something a little different in this MacVoices Live! session. With slow tech news and the writer’s strike in full swing, the panel provides some suggestions on shows and movies they have enjoy and can recommend to fill the gaps…and there are definitely some surprises. Factor Today’s MacVoices is supported by Factor. Visit FactorMeals...

In this Select Tech episode, Chuck Joiner discusses OpenIn, an “advanced link handler” that gives you the option to open web, mail, or call links in the app of their choice. Some real-world examples of why this is beneficial, how to configure OpenIn, and how the same capabilities can be applied to different file types is explained...

The MacVoices Live! panel concludes an abbreviated session with more recommendations of TV and movies to help you fill both the summer lull and the duration of the writer’s strike. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brittany Smith go from sports and documentaries to Star Wars and beyond, and the chat room chimes in as well...

This MacVoices Live! episode considered the implications of AI-generated art and graphics with one recent real-world example...

Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Kelly Guimont, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio finish off a conversation about computer generated images and graphics in this MacVoices Live! session. Concerns about the quality and repetitiveness of generated content are raised, as well as the importance of unique perspectives and ideas. The role of historians, librarians, and copyright issues in preserving accurate data is explored...

The MacVoices Live! panel takes another look at the desirability and function of foldable phones after some close encounters. Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Kelly Guimont, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio. They share their experiences and initial impressions, highlighting the challenges of weight and app compatibility. They also touch on Samsung’s struggle to differentiate itself from other Android makers...

Our conversation with Joe Kissell about his new Take Control of Your Paperless Office, 4th edition starts off with how much have changed since the last edition, the accessibility of OCR technology, and how it has become easier to use. Scanner manufacturers now offer built-in OCR software, eliminating the need for extra apps. We also highlight the improved affordability and accessibility of OCR software...