If you do lots of writing, or are planning to, Kirk McElhearn can help you do it better and easier with Scrivener 2. In his new book, Take Control of Scrivener 2, Kirk explains why Scrivener is better than a standard word processor because of its advanced features, and the difference that makes to the author. With the ability to organize reference assets of all kinds within Scrivener, outline effectively, use a cork board to order and reorder ideas, and MarkDown support, Scrivener may solve all your writing problems. Kirk discusses getting content in and out of Scrivener, why the full screen mode is important, and how his book will have you taking full advantage of Scrivener’s features in short order.
MacVoices #1168: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Scrivener 2
MacVoicesTV #1158: Dan Wood Introduces Web Publishing Solution Sandvox 2
Karelia Software just released the latest version of their web publishing software Sandvox 2, and Dan Wood is anxious to show it off. In a discussion that is part interview, part screencast, Dan demonstrates just how easy it is to build a gorgeous, sophisticated web site in minutes, all without catching even a glimpse of HTML (unless you want to). Don’t let the clean, sleek exterior fool you. Sandvox 2 has plenty of horsepower under the hood, and can handle audio and video files with drag-and-drop ease, embeds from YouTube and other video services with ease, and all of the social network niceties that are required in today’s web publishing environment. Find out all that Sandvox has to offer, who it is best suited for and more.
MacVoices #1167: Jeff Tolbert Takes Control of Making Music and Recording in Garageband ’11
Jeff Tolbert, the author of Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand ’11 and Take Control of Recording with GarageBand ’11, talks about what’s new in the latest version of Apple’s consumer-level music program. Newly updated with features like Groove Matching and Flex Time, GarageBand continues to evolve. Jeff explains how these new features draw from, but don’t duplicate, the pro-level Logic program, who will make best use of them, and what it all means for both musicians and non-musicians who want to work and play with music. Also covered are some of the idiosyncrasies of the GarageBand synths, why Jeff thought one book would be easier to update than the other (and why he was wrong), and why GarageBand isn’t GarageOrchestra.
MacNotables #1108: Ted Landau on Privacy, the New iMacs, Apple TV and Active 3D TV Tech
In a diverse discussion, Ted Landau wraps up the iOS privacy brouhaha, talks about who should buy a new iMac and why they shouldn’t wait, and why Blu-Ray wasn’t part of the new iMac equation. Turning to media, Ted and host Chuck Joiner discuss some unforeseen advantages of the Apple TV and AirPlay, and whether an Apple television makes sense. Why Conan O’Brien needs an iPad app, Ted’s thoughts on active vs. passive 3D TV in the home and more round out the conversation.
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MacNotables #1107 – Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus on Incredible iPad Apps and iPad for Dummies
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is back to catch us up with his two latest books, Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies and iPad For Dummies, tell us about why some apps are great no matter how new or old they are and names some favorites and some classics. Bob also talks about his upcoming user group appearances in his Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour.
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