http://www.macvoices.com/wordpress/feed/ Chuck Joiner http://www.macvoices.com The Talk of the Mac Community. The Talk of the Mac Community Chuck Joiner talks with the most interesting and influential people in the Mac industry as well as the individuals who are out there making it happen on the front lines of the global Apple community. en-us Copyright 2005 MacVoices Chuck Joiner chuck@macvoices.com http://www.macvoices.com/graphics/mvlogos/MVstacked300x300.jpg http://www.macvoices.com/ MacVoices , MacVoices, Mac, Macintosh, Macintosh User Group, Mac User Group, user group, MUG, UG, Chuck Joiner, MUG Center, The MUG Center, User Group Report, MV, TMC http://www.macvoices.com/wordpress/macvoices-690-laurence-chen-takes-control-of-buying-a-digital-camera/#more-128 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:15:30 -0400 Thinking about buying a digital camera? Laurance Chen, the author of Take Control of Buying A Digital Camera helps you make the right choice. Laurence explains why the kind of photographs and the kind of photographer you are will help determine the camera you should select. He talks about the key specifications and features you should look for and provides some specific recommendations . Laurence also provides some recommendations for camera buyers of all levels. no Laurence chen, digital camera, take control Chuck Joiner 00:51:34 http://www.macvoices.com/ Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:15:30 -0400 MacVoices has a new web site and a new news feed. Be sure to visit our new web site and resubscribe so you won't miss a single episode, and while you're there, be sure to check out our new commenting features, archives, categories and more. no macvoices, newsfeed Chuck Joiner 00:02:59 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/689.html Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:15:30 -0400 Paul Kent, Vice President for IDG World Expo and General Manager of Macworld Conference and Expo outlines this year's upcoming Macworld Conference and Expo in January. Paul discusses why this year is the best yet for both Mac user and technology enthusiasts to come to San Francisco for the show. Paul talks about how components such as cross-platform computing, a focus on digital photography, a four-day Power Tools Conference that this year includes FlashForward and more deliver a conference week that has something for everyone regardless of specific interest or skill level. no Paul Kent, Macworld Expo, Flashforward Chuck Joiner 00:28:49 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/688.html Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:00:30 -0400 Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline describes how his video podcast delivers Mac program training in an informative and entertaining format that encourages users to try things. Don talks about how he selects what programs to cover, the community that has developed around SCO, the tools he uses to create the show, and his new offer to Mac User Group members. no MacVoices, Don McAllister, Screencastsonline, video, podcast Chuck Joiner 00:25:44 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/687.html Wed, 07 Nov 2006 07:00:30 -0400 One of the longest lines at the HP booth at PhotoPlus Expo was at the LightScribe stand. Richard Parry of LightScribe tells us about this technology that lets label your CDs and DVDs with not just text, but also high-quality graphics. Richard describes the hardware and media requirements, the graphics formats supported and the process involved. Think this is expensive? Richard also talks about just how affordable a solution this can be, with no risks of paper labels jamming drives or printed disc smudging. no PhotoPlus Expo, Richard Parry, LightScribe, HP Chuck Joiner 00:13:35 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/686.html Tue, 06 Nov 2006 09:00:30 -0400 At the O'Reilly Photoshp Cook-Off reception at PhotoPlus Expo in New York, a group of students from the Academy of Art in San Francisco discuss their ambitions as photographers and how their institution works to adjust the curriculum in a rapidly changing world. The group also talks about why still photography is not only relevant in a multimedia world, but also about the blending of the two, and why the required skills of one apply to the other. no MacVoices, PhotoPlus Expo, Academy of Art, San Francisco Chuck Joiner 00:11:02 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/685.html Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:00:30 -0400 Digital photography pioneer Stephen Johnson discusses why he switched to digital photography long before many professionals and how he was using Adobe Photoshop, "...before Photoshop was Photoshop." Stephen's new book, "Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography" from O'Reilly is about the history of digital photography, and how he believes photographers should be looking at the balance of creating their images in the camera and in Photoshop. He talks about his philosophies of taking and manipulating images, the future of digital photography, why his approach to photography is to capture light and not objects and more. no MacVoices, Stephen Johnson, digital, photography Chuck Joiner 00:17:44 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/684.html Sun, 04 Nov 2006 10:00:30 -0400 Sally Welch is runner-up in the Blending Modes category of the first O'Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off. Sally explains blending modes and how they are used to deliver a variety of effects, including those that brought her to New York and PhotoPlus Expo as an honoree at the Cook-off reception. Sally "dreams in Photoshop," and describes the work it takes to get the effects she wants. no PhotoPlus Expo, Sally Welch, O'Reilly, Photoshop, Cook-off, blending modes Chuck Joiner 00:08:02 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/683.html Sat, 04 Nov 2006 9:00:30 -0400 Pam Helm of p.c. helm is the winner of the Photo Effects category in the first O'Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off. In an interview at the contest reception at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, Pam explains why her image has a double meaning for her, the techniques she used, and provides advice for those interested in furthering their graphics knowledge. no Pam Helm, p.c. helm, photo effects, O'Reilly, Photoshop, Cook-off Chuck Joiner 00:05:03 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/682.html Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:00:30 -0400 Suzanne Pitts of Pacific Image Photography was named as the grand prize winner of the first O'Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off at a reception at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Suzanne talks about her image, her inspiration, and some of the details on how it was created. Suzanne also provides some thoughts on creativity, the power of the tools available to professional photographers, and why it is best to learn by doing. no Suzanne Pitts, O'Reilly, Photoshop, Cook-off Chuck Joiner 00:16:16 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/681.html Thu, 02 Nov 2006 07:00:30 -0400 Julian Miller of Script Software talks about ChatFX, the iChat add-on that delivers amazing effects, including bluescreening, for your video iChats. Julian discusses how ChatFX works its magic, what their reaction was to seeing many of the ChatFX effects show up in the Leopard preview, and how they plan to address the competition from Apple. Julian also covers the key features of iClock and profiles several of the other products from their outstanding gallery of software, including iKey, iWatermark, CopyPaste and more. no MacVoices, Julian Miller, Script Software, ChatFX, iClock, iChat, Leopard Chuck Joiner 00:38:28 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/680.html Mon, 29 Oct 2006 07:00:30 -0400 MacAddict Editor-in-Chief Rik Myslewski discusses the evolution of his print magazine into something new, Mac Life. The Mac and its place in the world of personal computing has changed since MacAddict was introducted, and Rick explains how those changes brought their team to the name change and the refocusing of the publication. Rik talks candidly about MacAddict's web presence and why Mac Life's will be quite different (especially since he will be heading it up), their new identity in contrast to the other Mac publications out there, the challenges facing print publications in today's new media world, and when the new publication is scheduled to leave the launch pad. no MacVoices, Rik Myslewski, MacAddict, Mac Life Chuck Joiner 00:23:16 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/679.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:00:30 -0400 With this episode, MacVoices turns 100 and we celebrate by having a discussion with the very first MacVoices Power Panel. The guests include representatives of Adobe, Bare Bones Software, Circus Ponies and Rogue Amoeba Software. The panel discusses the state of software development today and their relationships, as developers, with Apple. The group also comments the impact of the internet and the iPod on their businesses, where the next killer app will come from, the long-term viability of the Macintosh platform and more. no MacVoices, PowerPanel, Adobe, Bare Bones Software, Circus Ponies, Rogue Amoeba Chuck Joiner 00:45:40 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/678.html Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:00:30 -0400 MacVoices' Youth Correspondent Dan Pourhadi discusses the world of blogging, including the many options available, how to choose, and provides some tips on how to make your blog worth reading (and writing). Dan and Chuck also talk about some of the pitfalls for young bloggers, including the permanency of anything and everything posted on the Web. no Dan Pourhadi, blogging, blog Chuck Joiner 00:40:35 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/677.html Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:00:30 -0400 Barbara Dehart, Vice President of Products for Flip4Mac at Telestream discusses their new professional video compression tool, Episode. Barbara talks about why compression has become such an important issue in video productions for the new media and what Episode delivers to the professional compressionist. Barbara also reviews the entire Flip4Mac line of digital media tools, explaining how they cover everyone from the casual user to the video expert with products that are powerful and seamless to use. no Barbara Dehart, flip4mac, episode, wmv player Chuck Joiner 00:17:54 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/676.html Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:46:30 -0400 Justin Kownacki, the creator of Something To Be Desired, an online video situation comedy, discusses their three year evolution and how they started long before the podcasting revolution. Justin talks about his volunteer case, their production schedule and more. Justin is also the organizer of the brand new PodCampPittsburgh, a gathering of those interested in getting their message out through the new medium of podcasting and video podcasting. Justin explains the genesis of Podcamp Pittsburgh, what will be offered and why you don't have to be a pro to get involved. no Justin Kownacki, something to be desired, podcamp, pittsburgh, podcast Chuck Joiner 00:22:16 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/675.html Mon, 11 Oct 2006 09:16:30 -0400 David Feng of the Beijing Macintosh Users Group and Beijing iPod Users Group talks about their group's upcoming event, Mac and iPod Day, and how they are expanding it beyond Beijing. David also discusses his group's plans to expand operations in a variety of ways, aspiring to become a "home" to Mac users in Asia, the impact of the Intel transition in the Chinese market, and his many other activities. no David Feng, Yan Feng, Beijing, Macintosh, iPod, China, Asia Chuck Joiner 00:16:46 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/674.html Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:45:30 -0400 David Roemer of CampusMovieFest returns to talk about how the student movie-making event has grown and prospered. David covers their expansion to even more campuses, new partnerships with Turner Classic Movies and ABC News, and upcoming events with Margaret Cho and Carson Daly. David also covers the Apple technologies and the training involved in making each event a success. no David Roemer, CampusMovieFest, Turner Classic Movies, ABC News, Margaret Cho, Carson Daly Chuck Joiner 00:15:58 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/673.html Thu, 04 Oct 2006 07:15:30 -0400 Steve Sande, the author of Take Control of iWeb, and webmaster of The Gizmo Ranch discusses the impact that Apple and the Macintosh had at the recent Möbius 2006 Conference. Not only were Apple's recent hardware and software releases influencing the discussions, but also some long-gone products and ideas. Steve explains the Apple-using attendee presence, covers some of the Mac-oriented discussions and provides some thoughts on Mac OS X vs. Windows Vista Ultimate. no Steve Sande, Apple, mobius, take control, iweb, gizmo ranch, windows, vista, ultimate Chuck Joiner 00:41:03 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/672.html Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:15:30 -0400 You Software co-founder Colin Gray discusses their virtual desktop product, You Control Desktops, and how it can make you more productive. Colin talks about how You Software has and will react to the announcement of Spaces, the virtual desktop component of Leopard, why the announcement was actually good for You Control Desktops, and why this isn't a case of Apple incorporating small developer's programs in the Mac OS. Colin also profiles the entire You Software product line, including a free product, outlines how You Software has changed over the past couple years, and explains why the future is a bright one. no Colin Gray, You Software, You Control Desktops, Spaces, virtual desktop Chuck Joiner 00:29:23 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/671.html Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:00:30 -0400 Paul Kafasis, the CEO and Lackey of Rogue Amoeba Software is back to introduce the latest edition to their product matrix, Fission. Paul explains how the new audio editing utility compliments the family of audio programs they are known for and covers the features that can only be found in Fission, including lossless editing of files in Apple's AAC format. Paul also talks about their loyal user base and how their feedback helps drive the changes in future versions of their software. no Paul Kafasis, rogue amoeba, fission, Apple, AAC Chuck Joiner 00:23:46 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/670.html Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:25:30 -0400 Gordon Bell of Prosoft Engineering discusses their data recovery software, Data Rescue II and why recovery, rather than repair, is the first thing to do when a hard drive goes bad. Gordon explains what Data Rescue II does and why it can be used for more than just recovery. Gordon also talks about the history of the company, their relationship with Apple, and profiles their other recovery products. no Gordon Bell, Prosoft Engineering, data rescue ii, apple Chuck Joiner 00:35:04 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/669.html Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:35:30 -0400 Larry O'Connor, the president of Newer Technologies covers what you need to know about the Apple laptop battery recall. Larry explains the nature of the fault and the likelihood that it could affect you, discusses battery design and why NewerTech's products don't have the problems that are driving the recall. Larry also talks about why Apple is doing the right thing in this situation, the proper care of your laptop's battery, how to get the most out of it, and why the recall can actually benefit you. no Larry O'Connor, newertech, newer technologies, apple, battery, recall Chuck Joiner 00:26:52 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/668.html Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:35:30 -0400 MacVoices' Youth Correspondent Dan Pourhadi is gearing up for college, and that means being equipped with the right tech tools for the job. Dan talks about his recommendations for students of all ages, with a focus on the college freshman. Dan covers his picks for hardware, software, supplemental devices, services and cell phones, and also points out ways that students can save money while still getting the tech they need. no Dan Pourhadi, college, back to school Chuck Joiner 00:35:19 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/667.html Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:00:04 -0400 Paul Kafasis, the CEO and Lackey of Rogue Amoeba Software discusses the latest enhancements to Audio Hijack Pro, their audio recording and manipulation software. Paul covers how the new changes make AHJ the perfect tool for capturing internet telephony calls from iChat, Skype or Gizmo, and how it improves integration with Griffin's RadioShark. Paul also gives us a tour of the other shipping Rogue Amoeba products and their focus on helping you do more with audio of all kinds, their free products that are yours for the taking, and provides a look at Rogue Amoeba's next product, Fission. no Paul Kafasis, rogue amoeba audio hijack pro, ichat, skype, gizmo, griffin, radioshark, fission Chuck Joiner 00:35:19 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/666.html Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:30:04 -0400 Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen discuss the making of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, how Macs were used in production (but not how you might think), the dual fan/ anthropological approach to the film, how iChat became their "virtual production office," the characteristics the Mac and metal cultures share, where metal is going, the family tree of metal and more in this aptly numbered edition. no sam dunn, scott mcfadyen, metal a headbangers journey, macs Chuck Joiner 00:58:15 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/665.html Tue, 01 Aug 2006 07:01:04 -0400 Rick Sternbach, former senior illustrator and technical advisor for Star Trek - The Motion Picture, Star Trek - The Next Generation, Star Trek - Deep Space Nine and more is back for the second half of our in-depth interview on the intersection of Trek tech, the Macintosh and technology in general. Rick talks how Macs were part of the production and design of Star Trek, his favorite piece of Trek tech (and one he designed), his involvement in the making of Carl Sagen's Cosmos, and how it let him to an enviable position at a major astronomical event, his current projects and much more. no rick sternbach, star trek, macintosh, next generation, deep space nine, gene roddenberry Chuck Joiner 00:34:07 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/664.html Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:01:04 -0400 Rick Sternbach, former senior illustrator and technical advisor for Star Trek - The Motion Picture, Star Trek - The Next Generation, Star Trek - Deep Space Nine and more is our guest for the first of two conversations about how Star Trek, the Macintosh and technology in general intersect and overlap. In this edition, Rick talks about how he came to Star Trek, his meetings with Gene Roddenberry, what it takes to design 24th century technology, inheriting and reinventing the classic Trek tech while staying ahead of the real world, the effect of Trek tech on the real world, and much more. no rick sternbach, star trek, macintosh, next generation, deep space nine, gene roddenberry Chuck Joiner 00:40:05 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/663.html Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:55:04 -0400 -Warren Williams of the iWork Users Group and AppleWorks Users Group talks about two of his favorite utility programs that help format your printed output in unique and useful ways. Warren discuses how these utilities can be especially useful for users of Pages and AppleWorks, and delivers tips on how to get the best results. Warren and Chuck also trade nominations for their favorite Mac OS X utilities. no warren williams, iwork users group, appleworks users group, pages Chuck Joiner 00:25:00 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/662.html Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:50:04 -0400 MacVoices' Youth Correspondent Dan Pourhadi returns to discuss the changes in how music listeners of all ages obtain their favorite tunes. Dan talks about the advantages of subscription music, the difference of opinion on subscription music based on age, gets in-depth on the changes in music consumption based on the availability and volume of new artists and reveals why the iPod is Apple's best weapon in this battle. no dan pourhadi, urge, napster, subscription, music, ipod, apple Chuck Joiner 00:33:47 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/661.html Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:15:04 -0400 Michael Krieg, Vice President of Sales for Web Crossing and Sylvia Marino, senior director of CarSpace, discuss the latest product from Web Crossing, Web Crossing Neighbors. This new social networking software is on the cutting edge of web interaction, and Michael covers its many capabilities such as wikis, scripting support, ftp and smtp capabilities, photo albums, blogs and more. CarSpace has been running their site on a Web Crossing Neighbors beta, including their partnership with Pixar on the new movie Cars, and Sylvia talks about why they elected to trust that opportunity to Web Crossing Neighbors. Sylvia also talks about the rise of social networking sites and why they take interaction with people of similar interests to a new level. no michael krieg, web crossing, sylvania marino, carspace, neighbors, pixar, cars Chuck Joiner 00:46:05 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/660.html Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:30:04 -0400 Chuck Rogers, the Chief Evangelist of MacSpeech, introduces the newest version of iListen, their speech recognition software for the Mac. Chuck explains the benefits of iListen, the enhancements and benefits that version 1.7 brings, and why Windows-based speech recognition programs are no competition for iListen. If you think that speech recognition is only for dictation, think again. Chuck discusses how iListen integrates with virtually any application at both basic and advanced levels, how to get the optimum performance from a hardware standpoint, and why you will soon be talking to programs like Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. no chuck rogers, macspeech, ilisten, speech recognition Chuck Joiner 00:47:45 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/659.html Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:10:04 -0400 Alice Lankester of FilmLoop joins us live from the show floor at eBay Live! in Las Vegas to discuss their partnership with eBay that puts the power of FilmLoop in the hands of both buyers and sellers. FilmLoop now lets buyers easily find items they want to buy in a unique way that is both efficient and fun. Sellers enjoy the ability to enhance their offerings and attract more and better customers. Alice also reveals her dinner plans after a busy day at the show. no alice lankester, filmloop, ebay, ebay live, las vegas Chuck Joiner 00:13:11 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/658.html Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:05:04 -0400 Steve Sande, the author of Take Control of iWeb, one of the newest Take Control eBooks, goes in-depth on Apple's web publishing tool, part of the iLife '06 suite. Steve talks about why iWeb shouldn't be thought of as just an entry-level tool to put photos or simple blogs on the web. With the inclusion of shapes, layers and masks, iWeb can be used to accomplish serious tasks with ease. Steve discusses how to access this power, third-party add-ons, why iWeb is so strongly wedded to .Mac and how it integrates with the other components of iLife '06 to make multimedia publishing a breeze. no steve sande, iWeb, take control, ilife Chuck Joiner 00:43:46 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/657.html Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:30:04 -0400 Joe Kissell's new eBook will help you Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac, and our interview with Joe gets you started. Joe reviews the three primary options for putting Windows on your Mac, Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop and Q, and discusses the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of each. He also discuses hardware issues, security and virus concerns and more. no joe kissell, windows, mac, boot camp, parallels desktop, q Chuck Joiner 00:41:53 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/656.html Wed, 06 Jun 2006 07:30:04 -0400 Andrew Stone of Stone Design introduces us to Videator, their new product that puts the power of Apple's Core Image Video into the hands of anyone who wants to enhance their video project. Whether you are using a high-priced video camera or just your iSight, Videator gives you access to a wide variety of sophisticated creative effects. Andrew explains how it all works and then gives us a tour of the complete Stone Design software product line. no dan wood, terrence talbot, karelia, sandvox, watson Chuck Joiner 00:43:39 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/655.html Wed, 31 May 2006 07:15:04 -0400 Dan Wood and Terrance Talbot of Karelia Software talk about Sandvox, their solution to web site construction and what it brings to the table for those who need to create a web presence. What Sandvox is built for, its metaphor and why Dan and Terrence decided on going the open source route when creating Sandvox are all discussed in detail. Collections, pagelets and the introductory pricing are all covered by the team. Dan also discusses the "Watson is dead, long live Watson" phenomenon in spite of the fact that the popular program was retired and released as a free program quite some time ago. no dan wood, terrence talbot, karelia, sandvox, watson Chuck Joiner 00:37:43 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/654.html Thu, 25 May 2006 11:40:04 -0400 Edie Freedman of O'Reilly profiles the 2006 O'Reilly Photoshop Cookoff, the contest where anyone can participate because the entries are based on the "recipes" from the O'Reilly Photoshop Cookbook series. Edie talks about that series, the fact that she edited them all, and why it is different from other Photoshop instruction books, the panel of judges that reads like a who's who of Photoshop gurus, and the prizes entrants can win. Edie also talks about how she helped create the animal covers that have become such an important part of the O'Reilly identity. no o'reilly, photoshop, cookoff, edie freedman Chuck Joiner 00:37:35 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/653.html Tue, 23 May 2006 07:05:04 -0400 Brad Weston of Renewed Vision discusses his company's products for producing different types of audio visual presentations for everything from church services to corporate presentations. Renewed Vision's products ProPresenter, ProVideoPlayer and ProVideoSync combine simplicity, affordability and professional-level sophistication. Brad explains what each offers, how some of their clients make use of them, and why you should download their demos, no matter how large or small your project needs are. no macvoices, renewed vision, brad weston, propresenter, provideoplayer, provideosync Chuck Joiner 00:37:08 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/652.html Fri, 19 May 2006 10:30:04 -0400 Sharon Aker, the author of two new Take Control eBooks, Take Control of Fonts in Mac OS X and Take Control of Font Problems in Mac OS X, takes us on a trip into the world of fonts. Taking the perspective of both the average user as well as the advanced desktop publisher, Sharon explains the many places fonts live on your Mac (including some surprise locations) and why they are often best left alone. Want to know why a font works in one program but not another? Looking to find out about the "big three" font management programs? Sharon explains all that and more, then guides us through the choppy waters of font problem diagnosis for both the novice and the professional. no Sharon Aker, font, take control, mac os x, Chuck Joiner 00:37:42 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/651.html Thu, 04 May 2006 11:40:04 -0400 Bare Bones Software founder and President Rich Siegel talks about Yojimbo, their latest product to help you organize multiple types of information quickly and easily. Rich reveals Yojimbo's origins, why it has no metaphor, why it may be the best way to organize your data assets, and how you may qualify for a special discount. Rich also covers how Bare Bones Software is delivering universal binary support where it makes sense and comments on two other Bare Bones products, TextWranger and Mailsmith. no Rich Siegel, Bare Bones, Yojimbo, textwrangler, mailsmith Chuck Joiner 00:28:15 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/650.html Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:03:04 -0400 Neil Ticktin of MacTech magazine profiles his publication and what it offers to users of all levels, and discusses the first in their MacTech lab series of articles, this one covering the performance of Microsoft Office running under Apple's Rosetta, the technology that allows PowerPC programs to operate on the new Intel Macs. If you are an Office user and are ready to make the jump to a Mactel, then you'll want to hear what Neil and his team discovered. no neil ticktin, mactech, microsoft, office, rosetta, mactel, intel Chuck Joiner 00:23:12 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/649.html Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:05:04 -0400 Author Michael Rubin talks about how his new book, "Apple Training Series: iLife '06" takes a project-oriented approach to working with Apple's productivity suite and is the only Apple-certified book on the subject. Michael also discusses his experiences in the Lucasfilm Computer Division and why he documented the impact Lucasfilm has had in his recently published book, "Droidmaker." no michael rubin, apple training series, ilife '06, droidmaker, lucasfilm Chuck Joiner 00:48:37 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/648.html Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:30:04 -0400 Michael Horton of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users Group and the Final Cut Pro Users Group Network reports on the elaborate plans he and fellow organizers have for the Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas later this month. The SuperMeet is the largest third-party event at the show and the only opportunity for show attendes to have face-to-face interaction with the gurus from Apple itself. Michael give us the 411 on what to expect from presenters, a raffle of staggering proportions, and more. Michael also tells us what his group has planned for their regular April meeting. no michael horton, final cut pro, national association of broadcasters, nab, las vegas, los angeles final cut pro users group, final cut pro users group network, supermeet Chuck Joiner 00:20:38 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/647.html Tue, 04 Apr 2006 07:03:04 -0400 Adobe's Jane McGovern discusses the relaunch of the Adobe User Group Program, the new benefits it will bring for several classes of user groups, and the partnership with The MUG Center that will deliver timely and detailed information to user group leaders. no adobe, jane mcgovern, mug center Chuck Joiner 00:14:25 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/646.html Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:05:04 -0400 Owen Linzmayer, the author of Apple Confidential 2.0 and unofficial Apple historian helps us look back at thirty years of Apple, telling some of his favorite stories, making sense of everything Apple has accomplished, usually against all odds, and explaining why his books are popular at One Infinite Loop. He also covers his methodology for handling conflicting versions of specific events and what he doesn't like about Mac OS X. no owen linzmayer, apple confidential Chuck Joiner 00:37:43 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/645.html Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:03:04 -0400 Warren Williams of the AppleWorks Users Group and iWork Users Group is back to tell you how to configure iWork to print complete pages, and where you can find the hidden Color Picker, an extremely useful tool that you might not even know is included in the package. Warrren also shares AWUG's most important tip, a remedy to apply when Appleworks slows to a crawl, in this show taped live at Washington Apple PI. no Warren Williams, iWork, Appleworks, color picker, washington apple pi Chuck Joiner 00:13:42 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/644.html Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:08:04 -0400 Michael Butler, the host of The Rock and Roll Geek Show, talks about his podcast, one of the very first on the scene back in the early days (read: 2004) and how it has evolved while still staying true to the original model. Michael talks geek by covering what equipment he uses, his collection of Apple hardware, podsafe music and why he pushes the edge. He also talks rock and roll, discussing where Macs are in the music business and how he will be doing shows while on the road with his band, American Heartbreak. no michael butler, rock and roll geek show, podcasting Chuck Joiner 00:21:13 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/643.html Tue, 21 Mar 2006 07:05:04 -0400 Adam Steinberg of Elgato discusses their array of products available to help you capture, manipulate and view digital content. Television, HDTV, photos and music all are addressed by Elgato solutions, including the EyeTV and EyeHome models. Adam talks about the home theater options for users worldwide, how the company keeps up with the many different video standards around the world and gives some tips on choosing which Elgato products are right for your needs. Find out how you can win a copy of Elgato's EyeTV2 software! no elgato, adam steinberg, home theater, eyetv, eyehome, eyetv2 Chuck Joiner 00:34:45 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/642.html Thu, 16 Mar 2006 07:02:04 -0400 Andy Williams Affleck, the author of the just-updated Take Control of Podcasting On The Mac, discusses how podcasting has evolved, gives his top three suggestions to would-be podcasters, his impressions of GarageBand 3, outlines how he gathered the information for his book and why he is doing a companion podcast to the eBook in addition to his regular show. no andy williams affleck podcasting take control garageband 3 Chuck Joiner 00:33:41 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/641.html Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:03:04 -0400 Joe Kissel is back to talk about his latest effort, Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac. What do you need to do on a one-time, daily, weekly and even annual basis to keep your Mac healthy and productive? Joe outlines some of those things and how to make sure they take as little time as possible, and why some of the utilities that give you all sorts of internal measurements aren't just geek toys, but can be used to help keep your Mac up and running. no joe kissel mac maintenance take control ebook Chuck Joiner 00:21:08 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/640.html Wed, 08 Mar 2006 07:02:04 -0400 Jennifer Soule, the Sales Manager for Other World Computing, joins us for a discussion of all the products they've introduced since Macworld Expo in January. While other companies are still talking about their January products, OWC has announced the highest-capacity PowerBook batteries in the industry, lowered prices on hard drives, a drive system specifically designed to compliment the Mac mini and more. Jen tells us all about the products that you'll use every day and a service for those who try to upgrade their Macs...and fail. no Jennifer Soule Other World Computing mac mini ipod powerbook battery Chuck Joiner 00:21:28 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/639.html Wed, 01 Mar 2006 07:01:04 -0400 Bought a new Mactel? Thinking of taking the plunge? If you're an AppleWorks user, Warren Williams of the AppleWorks Users Group and iWork Users Group has some good news when it comes to the transition. Warren talks about the extensive testing they did, the benefits of using the Setup Assistant vs. the Migration Assistant, why having OS 9 migrated to your new Mactel isn't a bad thing and why you shouldn't delete the iWork demo from your Intel Mac. no Appleworks mactels warren williams iwork Chuck Joiner 00:18:26 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/638.html Fri, 23 Feb 2006 11:15:04 -0400 David Stempnakowski of the Kaiserslautern Macintosh and iPod Users Group discusses how his group offers support for U.S. military personnel stationed in Germany, the unique challenges of being a Mac user in that part of the world and why there is a bright spot for Apple in the off-shore U.S. military market. no David Stempnakowski, Kaiserslautern Macintosh and iPod Users Group, military Chuck Joiner 00:26:37 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/637.html Wed, 14 Feb 2006 09:45:04 -0400 Dan Pourhadi, our youth correspondent, talks about the controversy he whipped up when he called iWeb, "a piece of crap," why no iPod annoucments at Expo might have alienated a segment of Apple's audience and why, when it comes to video, the saying has been updated to, "If it's too mobile, you're too old." no Dan Pourhadi iWeb iPod mobile Chuck Joiner 00:27:19 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/636.html Wed, 08 Feb 2006 08:01:04 -0400 Joe Kissell, the author of the just-updated Take Control of .Mac ebook, talks about the latest updates to Apple's .Mac service, including new bandwidth allocations, new features and some overlooked aspects of .Mac and the use of .Mac groups. How Apple is tying in the iLife '06 apps to .Mac and why that ends up adding both value and cost, and how Take Control ebooks get updated to deliver the most current information possible are all included in the discussion. no Joe Kissell Take Control .mac dot mac Chuck Joiner 00:23:03 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/635.html Fri, 03 Feb 2006 07:01:04 -0400 Michael Horton of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users Group talks about the major FCP event held at January's Macworld Conference and Expo, the start of planning for the next event at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas, the structure of FCP user groups, and why one may not be the loneliest number. no Michael Horton los angeles final cut pro users group Chuck Joiner 00:30:02 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/634.html Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:01:04 -0400 From the Podcast Place stage at on the show floor, Jeff Carlson of TidBITS provides his wrap-up of the highlights of Macworld Expo. Jeff and Chuck share a discussion of show favorites, the entire Expo experience and how information on the show floor seems to travel by osmosis. no Macvoices expo jeff carlson tidbits Chuck Joiner 00:13:31 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/633.html Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:02:04 -0400 From the Podcast Place stage on the Expo floor, Alice Lankester and Karen Mullarkey from FilmLoop talk about arguably the coolest software debuted at the show, how it allows you to share photos in an entirely new way and the fact that they beat Steve Jobs to the "photocasting" concept by one day. Karen, the Editorial Director for FilmLoop, describes how the program can go way beyond just casual photo sharing, change the way professional photographers interact with their audience, and revolutionize photojournalism. no Macvoices expo filmloop alice lankester karen mullarkey photojournalism Chuck Joiner 00:11:22 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/632.html Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:01:04 -0400 Rikki-Lee Travolta and Chris Stevens from Other World Computing discuss their new 160GB FireWire 400/800 On The Go hard drive introduced at Expo, how OWC maintains quality and adds value to their drives, why hard drives are like pacemakers, and why the guy in their booth replacing iPod batteries was wearing a blindfold. no Macvoices expo Rikki-Lee Travolta chris stevens other world computing Chuck Joiner 00:17:31 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/631.html Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:00:04 -0400 Kevin Murphy of Pelican Products introduces their line of heavy-duty travel cases. Primarily developed for the military and law enforcement, crush-proof and water tight, Peligan's cases will let you take your equipment into extreme environments with confidence. To demonstrate, Kevin relates the story of a satisfied customer who stopped by the booth during Expo. no Macvoices expo pelican kevin murphy Chuck Joiner 00:03:39 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/630.html Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:00:04 -0400 Sasha Patsay of Software MacKiev gives us a tour of the new Print Shop 2.0, covering the new features and graphics capabilities. With more projects, fonts and graphics options than ever before, this version of Print Shop is being recognized as the best yet. no Macvoices expo software mackiev print shop sasha patsay Chuck Joiner 00:07:00 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/629.html Sun, 29 Jan 2006 11:00:04 -0400 Scott Francis of Fujitsu profiles ScanSnap, the new dual-sided intelligent scanner that will take the mountains of paper on your desk and turn it into easily manageable PDF documents on your Mac. ScanSnap was a Macworld 2005 Eddy Award winner, and includes a full version Adobe Acrobat. no Macvoices expo scansnap document scanning fujitsu scott francis pdf macworld eddy adobe acrobat Chuck Joiner 00:05:08 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/628.html Sat, 28 Jan 2006 20:35:04 -0400 Richard Miller and Brian Stucki of FreeMacWare.com talk about how their site has developed, why they prefer to grow by word of mouth rather than advertising and the state of free Mac software vs. its counterpart on the PC platform. no Macvoices expo freemacware richard miller brian stucki Chuck Joiner 00:06:30 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/627.html Sat, 28 Jan 2006 02:35:04 -0400 Peter Krogh, the author of, "The DAM Book" from O'Reilly, talks about digital asset management and offers some pro tips that can help anyone with an expanding digital photo or video library manage it effectively. Taxonomy methods, alternatives to iPhoto and more will help you get your photos and media resources under control. no Macvoices expo digital asset management peter krogh dam book taxonomy iphoto Chuck Joiner 00:12:57 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/626.html Sat, 28 Jan 2006 11:00:04 -0400 David Pogue, the New York Times technology columnist talked to MacVoices about his history with Mac User Groups, why he believes in them, and his upcoming appearance at a charity event organized by the North Pittsburgh Macintosh Users Group. no Macvoices expo David Pogue Mac User Groups North Pittsburgh Macintosh Users Group Chuck Joiner 00:02:50 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/625.html Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:01:04 -0400 James Lee of Tropical Software talks about the introduction of TopXNotes iPod from the company's first-ever booth at Macworld Expo, and explains the logic behind the company's URL. no Macvoices expo James Lee Tropical Software TopXnotes iPod Macworld Expo Chuck Joiner 00:04:46 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/624.html Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:00:04 -0400 Mike Ridenhour of Keyspan talks about their various remote control options for your Mac. Mike explains the differences and features of Keyspan's various offerings and how they apply to presentation software, iTunes and more. no Macvoices expo keyspan mike ridenhour Chuck Joiner 00:06:58 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/623.html Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:55:04 -0400 Apple advocacy and enthusiasm is something that knows no geographic or political boundries. Apple Regional Liaisons Chise Tejima and David Feng, from Japan and China, respectively, explain the Macintosh experience in their countries and talk about how user groups fit into the picture in this interview from the Podcast Stage on the show floor at Expo. no Macvoices expo japan china chise tejima david feng apple regional liaison Chuck Joiner 00:16:54 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/622.html Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:55:04 -0400 GroupSmarts CEO John Fox introduces MemoryMiner, another winner of the coveted "Macworld Best of Show" award. John talks about winning the award and explains the many uses of MemoryMiner to tell stories, and not just geneological stories. Movies, photos, audio, URLs and more can all be used as elements to help you communicate your story, either within MemoryMiner, on the web, or as presentations. no Macvoices expo google earth mike pinkerton Chuck Joiner 00:09:26 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/621.html Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:01:04 -0400 One "Macworld Best of Show" award winner that you can try out for free is the Mac version of Google Earth, the amazing and addictive application that lets you view the world in all sorts of new and interesting ways. Mike Pinkerton of Google talks about how it works and why Google has released it to the public at no charge. no Macvoices expo google earth mike pinkerton Chuck Joiner 00:04:19 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/620.html Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:01:04 -0400 Paul Chadha of Recosoft introduces us to the newest version of PDF2Office, the solution for getting information out of PDF documents and into an editable format. Version 3 of the Professional edition introduces over 200 new features and compatibility with exports to PowerPoint, and invaluable addition for business users. no Recosoft PDF2Office Paul Chadha PDF Office PowerPoint Chuck Joiner 00:06:28 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/619.html Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:01:04 -0400 Alexander Dorner of equinux summarizes how iSale makes selling on eBay a snap, from the first listing to photo support to finalizing the transaction. Then, he covers the new On Air software lets you create your very own video wall of web cams on your Mac, and brings Mac compatibility to many PC-only web cams. no macvoices expo equinux alexander dorner isale ebay on air web cam Chuck Joiner 00:06:47 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/618.html Mon, 23 Jan 2006 03:15:04 -0400 On the Expo show floor, Tara Cooke of Matias talks about how their aluminum Laptop Armor and iPod Armor cases deliver the ultimate in protection for your mobile assets while maintaining style and good looks. no macvoices expo matias ipod armor laptop armor tara cooke Chuck Joiner 00:05:19 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/617.html Mon, 23 Jan 2006 07:05:04 -0400 David Pogue, the technology columnist for the New York Times and the creator of the "Missing Manual" series discusses his least favorite parts of Tiger, why he uses Entourage, his reaction to Steve Jobs' keynote announcements, and thoughts on upgrades. no macvoices expo david pogue tiger entourage keynote Chuck Joiner 00:06:22 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/616.html Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:15:04 -0400 Kristen Ragsdale of New Millennium Communications talks about Media Manager, the document management, image manipulation, and sound editing plug-in for FileMaker Pro. no macvoices expo media manager kristen ragsdale new millennium communications filemaker pro Chuck Joiner 00:04:33 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/615.html Sat, 21 Jan 2006 02:20:04 -0400 The Question and Answer session concludes our coverage of the Adobe Breakfast at Macworld Expo. No, new products were not announced nor NDAs broken, but Terry White, David Helmly and company took on the best the audience had to dish out. no macvoices adobe breakfast terry white dave helmly Chuck Joiner 00:18:04 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/614.html Sat, 21 Jan 2006 11:15:04 -0400 Jason Ivan of ATO talks about iSee, the product that turns your iPod into a video recorder and player...but not just a new iPod. The iSee gives you full a 640 x 480 video screen and recording capabilities for 4G iPod, 20 GB Click Wheel, the U2 edition and the iPod mini. Most 5G iPods are supported, as well as the iPod nano and 30GB iPod with video. Jason explains battery life, video format compatibility and more in this interview from the show floor. no macvoices iSee ATO Jason Ivan Chuck Joiner 00:04:49 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/613.html Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:00:04 -0400 Terry White delivers some commentary on user groups, introduces both the InDesign User Groups and the newly forming Acrobat User Groups, and demonstrates the new Lightbox software from Adobe, all in our third installment from the Adobe Breakfast at Macworld Expo. no macvoices adobe breakfast terry white lightbox Chuck Joiner 00:53:29 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/612.html Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:00:04 -0400 Daniel Counsell of Realmac Software talks about the next-generation web site creation tool, RapidWeaver. Ease of use, comparison to the iLife apps and a reaction to the introduction of iWeb are all covered in this interview from the Expo show floor. no macvoices realmac rapidweaver daniel counsell Chuck Joiner 00:04:49 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/611.html Thu, 19 Jan 2006 01:15:04 -0400 Curt Zevas of Adobe demonstrates Breeze, the new meeting collaboration software in our second in a series of podcasts of the Adobe Professional Association and User Group Breakfast at Macworld Conference and Expo 2006 in San Francisco. no macvoices adobe breakfast macworld expo breeze curt zevas Chuck Joiner 00:25:27 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/610.html Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:30:04 -0400 Want to share information from your many digital hub devices without the hub? Then you need to check out mBridge by Unicon systems. Director of Product Marketing Dimitriy Ivanov explains how it will work, what devices are supported and why it will make moving information from Palms, iPods and more even easier than it is now. no mbridge unicon systems dimitriy Ivanov expo Chuck Joiner 00:05:02 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/609.html Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:50:04 -0400 MacVoices brings you an exclusive - a four part series from the Adobe Professional Association and User Group Breakfast at Macworld Conference and Expo 2006 in San Francisco. Our first installment includes the welcome by Terry White and the very first public look at some new technology in After Effects by Dave Helmly. no macvoices adobe breakfast macworld expo terry white after effects dave helmly Chuck Joiner 00:11:13 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/608.html Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:15:04 -0400 Startly Technologies, the makers of the venerable Macintosh macro program QuicKeys, scored a "Macworld Best of Show" award for their new Dock utility, Docktopus. Eric Roccasecca, the Director of Research and Development from Startly talks about Docktopus and the latest version of Trans Lucy, their take on how to watch video on your Mac. no macvoices startly docktopus quickeys macworld eric roccasecca trans lucy Chuck Joiner 00:06:22 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/607.html Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:15:04 -0400 Just when you think that RadTech can't possibly introduce any more cool new products...they do. John Grzeskowiak of RadTech gave us a quick rundown both on what they brought to market at Macworld Expo, as well as a peak at a future product that isn't quite ready yet. no radtech john grzeskowiak Chuck Joiner 00:04:13 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/606.html Sat, 14 Jan 2006 09:08:04 -0400 Brian Peat of KeynoteUser.com talks about the new features and capabilities of Keynote 3, the newest edition of Apple's presentation program and part of iWork '06. There are lots of enhancements that didn't make it to Steve Jobs' keynote speech; Brian brings us up to date. no Keynote 3 Brian Peat iWork Expo Chuck Joiner 00:11:28 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/605.html Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:55:04 -0400 Warren Williams of the iWork Users Group discusses the iWork announcements from Steve Jobs' keynote and profiles his organization in a show taped on the Podcast Stage on the Macworld Conference and Expo show floor. no Jim Young Jambo Networks Chuck Joiner 00:08:02 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/604.html Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:40:04 -0400 Elizabeth Statmore of Circus Ponies outlines the new features in NoteBook 2.1 and explains why she is baking cookies in the booth on the show floor at Macworld Expo. no Jim Young Jambo Networks Chuck Joiner 00:03:24 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/603.html Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:59:04 -0400 Jim Young of Jambo talks about his company's product that let like-minded, like-interested users who are physically close to each other in tradeshow, conference and other situations find each other. Jambo was in use at Macworld Expo and receiving substantial interest from attendees. no Jim Young Jambo Networks Chuck Joiner 00:05:24 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/602.html Mon, 09 Jan 2006 01:59:04 -0400 At a press conference at the W Hotel in San Francisco on Monday, January 9, Guy Kawasaki introduced the Mac version of FilmLoop, the cool new rich-media way to share your photos. Guy talked to MacVoices about FilmLoop, why it represents a brand new paradigm for photo sharing, why he thinks it deserves "Guy's Golden Touch," and best of all, why it is free. no Macvoices Guy Kawasaki filmloop Chuck Joiner 00:16:19 http://www.macvoices.com/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 09:38:04 -0400 Going to Macworld Expo? Chuck Joiner invites you to all the MacVoices and related activities, including the "Music Discovery Meetup" with Pandora no Macvoices music discovery meetup pandora Chuck Joiner 00:04:15 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/601.html Thu, 05 Jan 2006 07:05:04 -0400 We talk to P.A.M. Borys of the MacWoburn Macintosh Users Group and Terry Pollard of the South Mississippi Mac Users Group (SM-MUG) about a new friendship that resulted from the devestation on the Gulf Coast area of the United States. MacWoburn recently sent the first shipment of what they hope to be many "Rescue Macs" to SM-MUG in an effort to help replace equipment lost in the storm. SM-MUG is handling the distribution of the equipment in their area so it reaches those who need it most. Find out how the relief effort got started and who you can contact to help. no Borys Terry Pollard MacWoburn South Mississippi Macintosh Users Group Chuck Joiner 00:10:12 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2005/521.html Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:34:04 -0400 Didn't get what you wanted for the holidays? Need to get rid of what you did get? Or maybe you just are looking to get a great deal on anything? Nancy Conner, the author of eBay: The Missing Manual- from Pogue Press and O'Reilly, talks about getting the most out of the online auction service. Tips for both novice and experienced users cover the many types of auctions on eBay, basic and advanced bidding and sales techniques and how to protect yourself when buying and selling. Want to know how to snipe auctions? What all those eBay ratings mean? Nancy covers all this and more. no ebay nancy conner missing manual oreilly Chuck Joiner 00:38:23 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2005/520.html Thu, 21 Dec 2005 07:01:04 -0400 Internet security expert and notable Mac switcher Winn Schwartau discusses the Sony rootkit issue and why he didn't bother with it. Winn also covers the challenges of enterprise-level migrations to the Mac and why it wouldn't be quite as easy as you might imagine. no winn schwartau sony rootkit enterprise Chuck Joiner 00:15:20 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2005/519.html Tue, 20 Dec 2005 07:05:04 -0400 Warren Williams of the iWork Users Group returns with ways to find and recover lost fonts. Lost fonts can ruin a project, no matter what program you are using. Warren's advice isn't just for iWorks users - it applies to anyone who discovers that they have fonts missing from their collection. no warren williams iwork users group Chuck Joiner 00:15:42 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2005/518.html Fri, 15 Dec 2005 07:01:04 -0400 One of the oldest and most staunch supporters of Mac user groups is Adobe. With a dedicated and multi-tier program that supports enthusiast groups, Adobe gets more than their share of front-line market attention, as well as supports those organizations and what they deliver to the Mac community. Jane McGovern is the Adobe User Group Consultant, and she joins us to profile the program and Adobe's user group focus, and talk about how user group leaders can connect with Adobe at Macworld Expo in San Francisco. no adobe jane mcgovern user group program macworld expo Chuck Joiner 00:14:01 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2005/517.html Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:03:04 -0400 Pandora is a cool new online streaming music service. What's interesting about that? Plenty. Pandora starts with what you like and refines the selctions based on your feedback, as well as recommending new music that meets your criteria, all in a simple, sleek interface. The founder of Pandora, Tim Westergren talks about why Pandora is a six-year overnight success, how they started as a way to find new music, where they want to take their intellegent music selection model and more. no pandora tim westergren streaming music Chuck Joiner 00:42:03 http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2005/516.html Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:05:04 -0400 As the iPod popularity grows, more users are getting a taste of Apple technology and find out they like it. At the same time, the frustration with Windows from a virus and security perspective also continues to grow. Take Control of Switching to the Mac, the new Take Control eBook by Scott Knaster, is a great place to get the questions answered, whether for you as a Switc