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MacVoices #10100: Rich Mogull Wraps Up DEF CON, Evaluates WikiLeaks and Offers iPad Security Tips

Security expert Rich Mogull gave MacVoices’ host Chuck Joiner a tour of this year’s DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas while performing his duties as a “goon.” Rich explains what that means, the events and the spirit of DefCon, and why the conference badges are so different and sought after. Then, Rich provides some perspective on the activities of WikiLeaks that have been so prevalent in the news, citing both the goods and bads of their practices. To wrap up, Rick offers some tips for iPad security that will help keep both you and your data safe.

MacNotables #1030: Adam Engst and Andy Ihnatko on the Casualties of eBooks and Why It Is Different This Time

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A discussion with Adam Engst and Andy Ihnatko starts with a blog post by Andy, Darwinist Consumerism: What’s the most ethical way to buy books?, and ends with an analysis how long brick-and-mortar bookstores have to live. Along the way, whether you should, and can afford to, support your local bookseller, the loss of a cherished institution, and changes in how future generations will view books are examined. The differences between this digital transition and that of music and video enter into the conversation, as well as comic books, physical media storage challenges and more.

This edition of MacNotables is sponsored by…
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MacVoices #1099: Michael Horton and Dan Berube Discuss the Third Annual Amsterdam Final Cut Pro SuperMeet

Dan Berube, Michael HortonMichael Horton and Dan Berube are back again, this time to talk about the upcoming Amsterdam Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, their third in that city, and their fourth FCP event this year. Who will be presenting, exhibiting and attending are all discussed, along with a tease about a super-secret special speaker that they aren’t ready to announce yet. SuperMeet workshops and Open Screen Theater will make their first appearances in Amsterdam, and the whole event will be streamed online for the benefit of those unable to attend. Mike and Dan also offer their thoughts on the trend of DSLR filmmaking, the adequacy of the latest Mac Pro machines for video professionals, and hit at future events.

MacVoicesTV #1015: MacVoicesTV at Macworld – Getting Under The Hood with CarMD

On the show floor at Macworld 2010, Kristen Brocoff of CarMD shows their hardware device that can help you diagnose what is or isn’t wrong with your car. Quite literally a plug-and-play solution, CarMD provides much of the same information your mechanic gets when they service your car at your dealership, and even lets you obtain repair estimates for problems. With no ongoing subscription fees, and compatibility with virtually all cars manufactured after 1996, CarMD puts you on a even playing field with the auto repair shops.

Macworld 2010

MacVoicesTV at Macworld 2010 is our series of interviews with exhibiting vendors, speakers, Mac luminaries and friends, and panel discussions recorded at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco.

MacJury #1020: Back-To-School Tech – Macs, iPads and Today’s Changing Educational Environment

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It is that time of year again. Schools and universities around the globe welcome students back to their studies, but what tech is going with them? How are those institutions embracing (or not) laptops, iPhones, iPods and iPads? Are they keeping up with the pace of change in the outside world, or is education establishment stuck in the past? The MacJury examines these questions from a variety of standpoints, including hardware access and availability, textbooks vs. tech, the wisdom of funding allocations, the U.S. education market compared to other places in the world, and more. Recommendations for hardware, software and services for students and educators alike are provided by the diverse panel of Erik Bernskiold, Pat Fauquet, Jeff Gamet, Keith Lang, Julio Ojeda-Zapata, and host Chuck Joiner.