Security has been in the news recently, and that makes it the perfect time to talk to Ian Schray of WellRedApps, the makers of the new Mac utility DropKey. Providing public key encryption in an easily-used format, DropKey secures your emailed files with only one click. Ian explains how they have simplified the implementation of DropKey, how it works with a variety of email clients, and its open source roots. Ian also discusses his new company’s app creation services, some of the mechanics of deploying custom iOS apps by an Apple-approved method, and more.
MacVoices #1286: Ian Schray of WellRedApps Makes Us More Secure with DropKey
MacNotables #1208: Ted Landau Talks AT&T Pricing, Game Center Stats Cheating and a New Favorite App
Ted Landau is getting ready for a trip, and has some not-so-nice thoughts for AT&T in particular, and cellular data carriers in general, about their pricing models, especially for international travelers. Ted reveals some stunning numbers on the potential costs of using data when crossing the pond, and how he plans to deal with it. While not as important as some items on Apple’s agenda, the hacking and cheating going on in Apple’s Game Center statistics is also getting under Ted’s skin; he explains why, discovers why one particular high score number keeps showing up, and voices his thoughts on why this needs to be fixed. Finally, Ted discusses his latest favorite iPad app, and why one feature should be looked at by Apple for the Mac OS.
This edition of MacNotables is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the new PDFPen for iPad. 
MacVoices #1285: Don McAllister Tutors You on iPhoto for iOS
Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline has been busy since we last talked to him. His latest effort, SCOtutor for iPhoto on iOS, takes Don’s distinctive approach to Mac and iOS app training and delivers it in a new format for both Macs and Apple’s portable devices. Our conversation covers not just what the SCOtutor series offers, but also touches on iPhoto for iOS as a signpost for the road ahead, why he decided to do more ScreenCastOnline shows, and much more.
MacNotables #1207: Tonya Engst Takes Control of All Three Generations of iPad
Tonya Engst discusses the new, third generation iPad in relation to her newly revised Take Control of Your iPad. Not everyone is lucky enough to get one of the latest models, however, so Tonya has take great pains to make sure this edition of her book addresses every iPad owner, whether they are getting a used or hand-me-down device, or just walked out of an Apple Store with the latest and greatest. Tonya talks about how she uses her iPad, her thoughts on it as a Mac replacement, why some see getting an iPad as a necessity in a technology-laden world, and more.
This edition of MacNotables is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the new PDFPen for iPad.
MacVoices #1284: Tonya Engst Takes Control of All Three Generations of iPad
Tonya Engst discusses the new, third generation iPad in relation to her newly revised Take Control of Your iPad. Not everyone is lucky enough to get one of the latest models, however, so Tonya has take great pains to make sure this edition of her book addresses every iPad owner, whether they are getting a used or hand-me-down device, or just walked out of an Apple Store with the latest and greatest. Tonya talks about how she uses her iPad, her thoughts on it as a Mac replacement, why some see getting an iPad as a necessity in a technology-laden world, and more.
This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the new PDFPen for iPad.