Ted Landau discusses some of the problems with OS X 10.7 Lion’s Auto Save function, the difference between legitimate criticism of Lion and whining, Mission Control’s benefits, and why Apple seems to be exercising even more control over their OS ecosystems. Is that possible? Is that a good thing? Ted discusses the tradeoffs, and the impact on the casual user vs the expert. Wireless sync for iOS devices and why it can be such a critical feature for the iPad, Apple’s cash position and more are also covered.
MacNotables #1114: Bryan Chaffin Discusses What Apple Should and Shouldn’t Do With $76 Billion
Apple now has $76 billion (with a “b”) in cash, and there are plenty of people who have thoughts about what should be done with the money. Bryan Chaffin is among them, and has a spirited debate with host Chuck Joiner about the tax implications, how past uses of cash compare, and how much is too much. Who and what Apple should and shouldn’t, could and couldn’t buy, the view from shareholder, management and macroeconomic perspectives, and a whole lot more are part of Bryan’s return from a protracted MacNotables absence (and it was well worth the wait).
MacVoices #1181: The Road to Macworld: Paul Kent On The New, Different Call for Submissions for Macworld 2012
“The Road to Macworld” starts early this year, as Paul Kent, Vice President and General Manager at IDG for Macworld, explains why the Macworld 2012 Call for Submissions looks so much different this year. Some of the most significant changes in the show’s history are coming, and Paul talks about some of the first to appear, including four different ways to get involved as a presenter. While retaining the best of the past, Macworld will offer new, exciting ways to not just attend, but to be part of the show as a speaker. Find out about the opportunities that will be part of Macworld 2012.
MacVoices #1179: Dan Wood Discusses Migrating From iWeb to Sandvox
The indications from Apple are that their web publishing program, iWeb, is reaching its end of life. In June of 2012, MobileMe will go away, and with it any web sites you have hosted there. Dan Wood of Karelia Software discusses why you need to start looking for other options for both now, and how their program, Sandvox, can help. What you need to look for in replacements, what Sandvox can and can’t accomplish in drag-and-drop fashion, web hosting requirements and more are covered by Dan, along with a discount code to save on Sandvox.