In this MacVoices Group update:
- New web site design
- The new MacVoices iPhone App
- MacVoices Group on the Macworld 2010 community
MacVoices Group Update – January 12, 2010
MacVoices #1003: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Easy Mac Backups
Prolific Mac author Joe Kissell starts the discussion of his newest effort, Take Control of Easy Mac Backups, by talking about why the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to review and revise your backup strategy and make appropriate adjustments. Joe covers the benefits of purging your files, long-term storage options and how they can both improve your backup performance. Snow Leopard has brought with it some changes when it comes to both Time Machine and bootable backups; Joe guides us through those, as well as names the online backup service that now scores 100 in his metadata tests, and why that is important for you. Joe also reviews how the evolution of hardware is changing your backup choices, including various encryption options.
MacNotables #1002: Dennis Sellers on Apple Device Information, Streaming Video Options and CES Trends
Dennis Sellers and host Chuck Joiner discuss the flood of “for certain” information that seems to be leaking from everywhere about Apple’s alleged forthcoming device, and doubt the validity of almost all of it. Dennis gives some preliminary thoughts on the Google Nexus One, then provides his thoughts on the state of streaming video options from a movie collector’s point of view, why they fall short, and what he wants Apple to do to fill in the gap. CES is generating a flood of press releases; Dennis talks about the trend he sees in the flood, and engages in some good-natured speculation about what may come next from Apple. A TV? A car? The sky’s the limit!
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MacVoices #1002: Dan Berube and Michael Horton Discuss The 9th Annual San Francisco Final Cut Pro SuperMeet
Final Cut Pro SuperMeet organizers organizers Michael Horton and Dan Berube are back to talk about this year’s in San Francisco, their ninth in that city. This year, the SuperMeet stands on its own, the Friday before Macworld 2010. Dan and Mike explain why they made the change and talk about the new SuperMeet Workshops that make attending an even better option. The vendor exhibition and the amazing raffle are back again. What’s new is an open stage theater where filmmakers can screen their projects for attendees, a focus on how the iPhone can assist in digital filmmaking, and more. Find out who will be there talking about their craft, why you need to sign up for the workshops immediately, how you can save money with the SuperMeet hotel deal, and why Apple will be participating in the SuperMeet.
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MacNotables #1001: Jim Dalrymple On Macworld 2010, A New Loop Columnist, and His Custom Emoticon
Jim Dalrymple posted a story on The Loop about the possibilities, good and bad, for Macworld 2010…and ignited a spirited discussion on Twitter. Jim explains why he wrote the article, his thoughts on the value of the show and the challenges facing it, and why he hopes the show succeeds. Jim also deliver some details on The Beard getting its own column on The Loop, who won’t be writing it, and his immortalization as an emoticon.
MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.