MacJury #811: WWDC Preview – iPhone Speculation, Apple TV Wishes and Mac OS Expectations

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The case is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2008, and the MacJury reviews evidence of what to expect when Steve Jobs takes the stage next week. The panel discusses what’s in store for both the hardware and software of the iPhone, the possibilities surrounding the Apple TV, and the future of the Mac OS. The panel abandons their objectivity to discuss what they would like to see, and conclude with deliberations on the future of OS development in general and the Mac OS in particular.

The panel includes:

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MacJury #810: Recovering Stolen Macs, Common Sense Security and Starbucks’ WiFi

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The MacJury discusses stolen Macs, including the capabilities built into the Mac OS and some third-party software that can give you options to gather information about the thief. Various scenarios are reviewed and opinions on ways to make your Mac a little less attractive and a little more difficult to someone who shouldn’t have access to it leads to a general discussion of common sense security. The panel finishes up with a discussion of the Starbucks WiFi offer and how it could be the start of something big…if Starbucks is listening.

The members of the panel include:

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Farivar
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MacVoices #888: Ben Waldie Discusses The Automator Actions in Microsoft Office 2008

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Benwaldie0308-1Automator and AppleScript expert Ben Waldie, the author of all the Automator actions you will find in the 2008 version of Microsoft Office, talks about how he ended up working some of the highest-profile software in the Mac space. Ben gives us a taste of some of the actions in each of the productivity suite’s applications, explains why even the most basic actions can be useful, and discusses his experience working with Microsoft.

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MacVoices #886: Jeff Tolbert Takes Control of Making Music in GarageBand ’08

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Jeff Tolbert, the author of the new Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand ’08, talks about one of the two aspects of the program (as contrasted with his other new book, Take Control of Recording with GarageBand ’08), how it has evolved over the life of the program, and who it is targeted for. Jeff discusses some of the newest features such as Magic GarageBand and Visual EQ, provides some tips on using the new arrange track, and talks about how to customize some of the sample tracks that come with the program. GarageBand ’08 is a fun program even if you aren’t a serious musician, and Jeff talks about why it shouldn’t be a great learning tool, but also shouldn’t be underestimated.

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MacVoices #885: Christian Rueb of equinux Profiles Their TubeStick hybrid and The Tube Software Combination

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Christian Rueb of equinux provides an overview of their new video hardware/software combination, the TubeStick hybrid and The Tube. equinux has taken a different approach to capturing and using broadcast video on your Mac, building in unique capabilities to enhance the experience. Sure, you can record and take your programs with you on your iPod or iPhone, but that’s just the start. The Tube includes a social network component where you can connect with others watching what you watch, a way to publish your recordings to a podcast feed so you can access them when you’re away from your Mac, and much more. Christian discusses all of this, and their newest feature, sharing your video over iChat.

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