MacVoices #14049: Dan Frakes on The Apple TV’s Impact and Home Automation

Dan Frakes is back to talk about the Apple TV and the impact it is having on individual video acquisition and consumption, and on the video industry in general. Is it suitable just for cord cutters, movie fans or those who want alternative video content? Dan discusses why it addresses all those audiences and more. Dan also discusses his forays into home automation and how it is becoming more approachable to a wider, less geek-oriented audience.

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MacVoices #14048: Road to Macworld – Brett Terpstra Explains How to Do More and Work Less

The Road to Macworld takes us to  Brett Terpstra, who  will be presenting a session that will benefit everyone:  The Efficient Mac User – OS X Tips for Getting More Done with Less Work. Brett outlines some of the tools and techniques he will be sharing, and how everyone can be more productive, no matter what their skill level. Brett also discusses his recent transition to independent contractor, and why he feels the need to give away so much of his work.

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MacVoices #14047: Justin Williams of Second Gear Discusses Glassboard, A Private Social Network App

Glassboard is a private social networking app that you might not fully understand until you identify a use case. And then it becomes essential. Justin Williams of Second Gear talks about the surprising number of uses and the changes and improvements that are planned. Not just a “conference app,” Glassboard can be put to plenty of uses when you need to communicate with a group but don’t want the information splashed all over Twitter or Facebook. Justin explains how it can be a replacement for email lists or discussion boards, why there is a free version of Glassboard, and why developers shouldn’t live in the past.

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MacVoices #14046: Road to Macworld – Dan Marcolina Profiles This Year’s Mobile Masters iPhoneography Event

Dan Marcolina, the master of Mobile Masters, joins us on The Road to Macworld to talk about this year’s iPhoneography event that is part of the big show. The roster of speakers is even more impressive than last year’s premier event, and the focus has changed to have attendees more involved. From the photography contest that can yield prizes and fame to the participants to the closing party, Dan has put together an event-within-an event that will benefit everyone with an interest in mobile photography.

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The Road to Macworld/iWorld 2014
 is a special MacVoices series produced in  partnership with Macworld to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at  Macworld/iWorld 2014  at the Moscone North  in San Francisco, March 27-29.

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MacVoices #14045: Todd Salkovitz Organizes Your Memories With TicketBlast

Todd Salkovitz  demonstrates TicketBlast, his app for saving, organizing and sharing ticket stubs from all your memorable activities. Sporting events, concerts…they all require tickets, and those tickets are the perfect souvenir. But they also end up in a shoebox in the back of your closet. TicketBlast puts them on your iPhone, easily accessible and shareable. Todd talks about the inspiration for the app, its development and some of the possibilities for the future.

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