Mac expert Joe Kissell has just released Mac Security Bible (Wiley), and helps us understand who needs to be concerned with Mac security. Joe approaches what often is thought of as a difficult topic through aspects of the Mac OS you are already familiar with, and applies security thinking to them. He explains why “best practices” aren’t always best, a common sense approach to security of your personal and small business systems. Joe also tells you where you can find him talking security at Macworld 2010, and can pick up an autographed copy of the book.
MacNotables #1008: Ted Landau’s Evaluation of The iPad
Mac expert Ted Landau has been sorting through all the information on the iPad launch, and evaluates what he’s learned. Ted discusses the very smart things Apple included in the feature and software set, examines what wasn’t included and some things we can expect to see in the near future. The iPad is not a tablet Mac; Ted discusses why this is a good thing, why you really don’t want videoconferencing on an iPad, even if you think you do, and examines the ebook aspects of the device. Which iPad to buy? Find out what he recommends (it may surprise you) and why, if it will replace or supplement your current Apple devices, and learn how you might be able to (eventually) own a Ted Landau-autographed iPad. Ted also reveals why he’s looking forward to next week’s Macworld 2010.
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MacNotables #1007: Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Examine the iPad In Depth
In the second of a two-part discussion with Adam Engst, Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko, the panel cover how the Kindle has helped the publishing industry, and why the iPad may represent an opportunity to fix the mistakes of the past. The compelling price points of the iPad, to 3G or not to 3G, how the AT&T connectivity plan stacks up against the MiFi, and who the iPad is appropriate for are all put under the microscope. The panel also discusses their Macworld 2010 sessions and activities. Find out who will be wearing the purple sneakers in San Francisco.
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MacVoicesTV #1004: The Road to Macworld – Adam Christianson on His Home Theater Session and the Podcaster Meetup
On The Road to Macworld 2010, Adam Christianson of The MacCast previews his session on integrating your Mac into your home theater set-up. Adam talks about some of the challenges in getting things just right, and names a surprise option that you have have abandoned long ago. Four the fourth year running, Adam will also be hosting the Podcaster Meet-Up on the Birds-of-a-Feather track at Macworld. He explains why a more accurate title might be new media meet-up, where podcasting stands in the world of internet-distributed media, and how Apple’s iPad offers a new platform for this type of content delivery.
The Road to Macworld 2010 is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with Macworld to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco from February 9 – 13 at the Moscone Convention Center.
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