MacVoices #17201: A MacJury Review of The Apple Watch Series 3

October 18, 2017

The MacJury convened to discuss their experiences with the Apple Watch Series 3, and how it is holding up against their expectations. The ability to use the Apple Watch as a dedicated phone and the costs associated with them, Siri having a voice, and the superior battery life are among the benefits of the newest model of the most popular watch in the world. Discussing how they use their Apple Watches, some of their favorite Watch apps, and what they want next are the panel of Steve Sande, Mike Schmitz, and host Chuck Joiner.

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MacVoices #17200: David Sparks and Brett Terpstra Deliver 60 Mac Tips Volume 2

October 13, 2017

David Sparks and Brett Terpstra have released 60 Mac Tips Volume 2, a “book” that is available as either an iBook or a series of videos that will show you things about your Mac you didn’t know were possible. David and Brett talk about why it took so long, how the new version can be had as either stand-alone or streaming, and what the differences are. With so much information to digest, they have some suggestions on how to get the most out of the tips, and provide some examples.

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MacVoices #17199: Joe Kissell Takes Control of iCloud for the Sixth Time

October 11, 2017

Joe Kissell has completed the 6th edition of Take Control of iCloud, a status no other Take Control book has achieved. Joe tells us why the extra effort was worth it, since iCloud continues to evolve and be very important to the Apple ecosystem. From health data to why you may have trouble deleting things from iCloud, Joe outlines its importance. He also discusses the iCloud KeyChain controversy, how it was blown out of proportion, and why all the inaccurate information that was circulating about it may have led you to a bad decision.

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MacVoices #17198: Briefing – The IOGEAR Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver

October 9, 2017

In this Briefing, Chuck talks about the set-up and performance of IOGEAR Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver that transmits Full HD 1080p video and audio from a video source to a separate, unwired TV, monitor or projector.

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