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MacVoices #7118 – The Latest on Buying the Best Digital Camera from Laurence Chen

Laurence Chen

The world of digital cameras changes fast. That’s why Laurence Chen has updated his book, Take Control of Buying A Digital Camera with the latest information on how to make the selection that’s right for you. Larry talks about some of the features that are trickling down from the higher priced cameras, such as face detection and image stabilization, why all megapixels are not created equal and why zoom may not be as important as you think. Larry also discusses the video capabilities of today’s still cameras, the state of digital SLRs, and provides some recommendations for those in the market for a new or upgraded camera.

MacNotables #776 – Tonya Engst on the Challenges of Covering the Mac Industry and Working With Vendors at Macworld Expo

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Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control delivers an inside look at the challenges of being an Apple-focused journalist, especially over the past few months. Tonya discusses the top 3 “time sinks” of that time period and the impact they have had on TidBITS, Take Control and even MacNotables. Keeping up on all the new products and upgrades from Apple can be difficult, but it is an even bigger challenge for those in the business of providing the references we all use. Tonya talks about why it is so hard to let opportunities to by, and starts the MacNotables’ discussion of how vendors can work with Mac journalists to more effectively cover their products in the information maelstrom that is Macworld Conference & Expo.

MacVoices #7117: Nancy Carroll Gravley on “Computing with Bifocals” and How She Views Macworld Expo

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Nancy Carroll Gravley discusses the unique perspective of her column, Computing with Bifocals, and why there continues to be a need for basic Mac information. Whether a new Mac user is learning personal computing for the first time or switching from another platform, Nancy provides thoughts on how to approach the Mac experience, the benefits and fun of being involved in a local Mac user group and her plans for using the Macworld Conference & Expo experience to expand her knowledge and benefit her readers.

Road to Expo 2008

The Road to Macworld Expo is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with IDG World Expo to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld Conference & Expo 2008 in San Francisco from January 14 – 18 at the Moscone Convention Center.

MacVoices #7116 – Matt Neuburg Discusses Productive Customization of Leopard

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Take Control of Customizing Leopard author Matt Neuburg provides a no-holds-barred look at the latest version of the Mac operating system. With over 300 new features in Leopard, Matt gives you an idea of where to start to bend it to your will with customization from a productivity perspective. Matt shares his thoughts on Quick Look, Cover Flow, the new Finder window sidebars, the new Dock and more, pointing out what works and what he feels could still use some improvement.

MacNotables #775: Ted Landau Takes Control of the iPhone, Comments on Leopard and Speculates on the Future of the Mac mini

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Mac troubleshooting expert Ted Landau talks about his new Take Control book, Take Control of Your iPhone, how it is different than other iPhone books and why it doesn’t just focus on troubleshooting. Ted also shares some thoughts on the goods and bads of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, explaining why you should pay special attention to security concerns while screen sharing and some limitations in Time Machine. Looking ahead to Macworld Expo, Ted and Chuck speculate on the future of the Mac mini and the Apple TV.