iPad at Work is the new book by David Sparks that carries on the tradition of his first book, Mac at Work. David talks about his all-in approach to researching, and even writing, the book, provides some tips to help convince your boss that the iPad is a legitimate business tool, including key advantages over other options. The iPad isn’t a laptop replacement; David discusses why it shouldn’t be, how he solved the problem of finding the apps and services he recommends, email, Flash, security and more.
MacVoices #1187: David Sparks On Using The iPad at Work
MacVoices #1186: Dave Caolo, Michael Grothaus and Steve Sande Take Your OS X Lion to the Max
MacVoices #1185: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Backing Up Your Mac
Joe Kissell, fresh off a relocation in Paris, talks about his new place before explaining why his latest Take Control book, Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac, combines and updates several previous titles, and why it was time for the change. Joe takes us through how changes in the Mac OS and technology in general have affected backup strategy and design, some of the options that have fallen from favor, and why. The new book is for the person who wants to be told what to do, and also for those who want to explore the many alternatives available. Joe explains how he accomplishes the mix and outlines his current preferred backup methods.
MacNotables #1119 – Ted Landau Hardwires His Connections, Looks for the iPhone 5 and Watches Netflix Implode
Ted Landau shares his thoughts on the impending iPhone event and whether the location and timing have any significance, and what the iPod touch is and could be. Ted then addresses the benefits of good, old-fashioned wired connections, especially with home theater applications in mind, two options, and which is good for what. Is there a better story of how not to treat your customers than Netflix? Ted weighs in on that topic and even more.
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MacJury #1109: Look Ma, No Cables! Moving Photos Between Camera, iPhone, iPad and Mac
Photo manipulation is more popular than ever with the proliferation of cameras in iDevices and the cost of good digital cameras constantly getting better by the month. The problem is how to keep track of what you shot where, and how to easily move your photos from one device to another for editing and sharing. A panel of digital photography experts convened recently to solve those problems, outlining how to easily and conveniently move photos between iPhone, iPad, your Mac and even your camera all without using cables.…unless you really want to. The panel also talks photo syncing in the cloud, iDevice photo editing and more. Snapping off lots of photographic advice for experts and novices alike are the panel of Robert Lachman, Steve Stanger, Terry White and host Chuck Joiner.