MacVoices #10101: Fraser Speirs Discusses A Real-World Deployment of iPads in the Classroom
Fraser Speirs of Connected Flow is not just a great software and app developer, but also teaches computing in a local school. For this school year, the school decided to give every student an iPad, and to integrate Apple’s latest device into the teaching methodology in a big way. Fraser explains how the decision came [...]
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 [...]
MacVoices #1098: Mark Fuccio of Data Robotics on the Speed and Ease of iSCSI, Their MacVoices Group Sponsorship, and a Drobo Contest
Mark Fuccio, the Senior Director of Products & Markets for Data Robotics points out that, even if your Mac doesn’t have eSATA, it probably is iSCSI capable, and compatible with one of Drobo’s fastest interface options. Mark describes just how fast and easy it is to implement this capability, why Drobo has opted to become [...]
MacVoices #1095: Glenn Fleishman Updates His Look at iPhone Navigation Apps
Glenn Fleishman updates his December 2009 look at iPhone navigation apps, outlining what is new and what has changed since he initially spent lots of time driving around Seattle testing them. Glenn compares and contrasts app-based navigation with dedicated hardware devices, identifies three key issues that need to be accounted for if you are going [...]
MacVoices #1094: Ian Schray Discusses Protecting Your Mac From Theft with GadgetTrak
Three has been plenty of attention to locating your iPhone or iPod with MobileMe, but what about your Mac? Ian Schray has the answer with GadgetTrak, a service that lets you track your Mac laptop if stolen. Ian takes us through some disturbing FBI statistics about laptop theft, and describes how GadgetTrak can help you [...]
MacVoices #1092: Neil Ticktin Introduces the MacTech Conference
Who thinks we need another Mac-oriented conference? Neil Ticktin and the crew at MacTech do, and Neil joins us to introduce the MacTech Conference, coming up in November in Los Angeles. Neil explains that the MacTech Conference may be new as a stand-alone event, but it is also an extension of their past conference presences. [...]
MacVoices #1091: Katie Floyd Discusses Ditching Your Cable
Tired of high cable TV bills? Being tempted by the siren’s song of the online video services? Katie Floyd spent some time researching the costs, benefits and compromises of disconnecting from cable, and shares her findings in a thought-provoking discussion. Katie covers the options for over-the-air video acquisition, what is and isn’t available on Hulu [...]
MacVoices #1086: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Media on Your iPad
Jeff Carlson has tackled what arguably is the most prevalent activity iPad activity in Take Control of Media on Your iPad. Jeff discusses what is and isn’t optimal in listening to your iTunes library on your iPad, some playlist tricks that are far from obvious, and what he hopes to see corrected soon. Jeff also [...]
MacVoices #1085: Glenn Fleishman Takes Control of iPad Networking and Security
Networking guru Glenn Fleishman takes on two very specific topics in his new book, Take Control of iPad Networking & Security. Networking on your iPad can be simple, but to get the most out of it, you need to understand that it is all about management – power, what to connect to, service, plans and [...]
MacVoices #1084: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Getting Work Done on The iPad
Mac expert Joe Kissell is the author of the new Take Control of Working with Your iPad, one of the four Take Control titles focusing on the iPad. Working on your iPad may not be the first think you think of, but Joe helps set expectations, explaining what the iPad is and is not good [...]
