MacVoices #20104: MacVoices Update – 2020-03

March 29, 2020

In the update for March 2020, Chuck talks about some changes to the MacVoices format, the new “MacVoices Thinking” benefit for Patreon supporters as well as an upcoming new benefit that is under construction. A review of all the MacVoices assets available to those under lockdown, the month’s support report, and an urging to stay safe during these challenging times rounds out the update.

Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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MacVoices #20103: Peter Cohen on the new Mac mini, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air (Part 2)

March 27, 2020

In the second part of our discussion of new Apple hardware with Peter Cohen, we turn to the inevitable question of whether the iPad can replace a Mac laptop, and if it can, should it? Peter has some thoughts, and then looks at the new MacBook Air, what might be the best general use laptop (or even Mac overall) for us all.

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MacVoices #20102: Peter Cohen on the new Mac mini, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air (Part 1)

March 26, 2020

Apple’s latest hardware releases go under the microscope in our discussion with Peter Cohen. In Part 1, the discussion starts with Apple’s timing in releasing these devices, then digs deep into the Mac mini, who it is for, and why it is a better value in some circumstances than other Macs. Then, Peter tells us why the new iPad Pro is a game changer for so many people, and the one place he doesn’t want to see it in use.

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MacVoices #20101: Briefing – Five Ways To Improve Your Videoconferencing

March 25, 2020

Chuck offers five (plus a bonus) tips on how to look and sound better when conducting video conference calls. (And no, they won’t cost you any money.)

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MacVoices #20100: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of Working From Home Temporarily (Part 2)

March 20, 2020

In the second part of our conversation with Glenn Fleishman, the author of Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily, provides some times for being an effective participant in video and audio conferencing, the services involved, and some hardware that you might want to invest in. He also talks about methods of staying focused and being productive without being at the office.