Pat Fauquet of Bob LeVitus Consulting and MacMouseCalls has some advice on what you need to do, and not do, if Santa brought you a new Mac. Pat discusses why you need to think before using the Migration Assistant, warns against some common mistakes involving Startup Items, explains why you need to so software updates even on a brand new Mac, reviews some simple security procedures that can save you headaches later, encourages you not to download new printer and scanner drivers, issues some advice on financial software and much more in a session that is a must-listen if you were lucky enough to get a new Mac for the holidays.
MacVoices #7123 – Got A Macintosh for the Holidays? Pat Fauquet Tells You What To Do First.
MacVoices #7122 – Jude Biersdorfer Talks About the New Edition of “iPod: The Missing Manual” and Her Macworld Expo Presentation
Jude Biersdorfer, the author of, “iPod: The Missing Manual, joins us on “The Road to Macworld Expo” to discuss what’s new in iPod-land, and her presentation, “Filling Your iPod with Free Video,” in the O’Reilly Booth at the show. Jude talks about why an iPod touch and a Wi-Fi connection means you’ll never run out of content, her favorite way to move DVDs to the iPod, and why you may want to consider manually updates if you have multiple iPods. Got a new iPod for the holidays? Jude discusses and the first things you should do and why the packaging deserves special attention.
The Road to Macworld Expo is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with IDG World Expo to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld Conference & Expo 2008 in San Francisco from January 14 – 18 at the Moscone Convention Center.
MacVoices #7121 – Sharon Zardetto on Taking Control of Fonts in Leopard
Sharon Zardetto has updated her Take Control book on fonts to Take Control of Fonts in Leopard because even though there are fewer font issues in Leopard, there are still many aspects of font management you need to be aware of. Sharon talks about why why you might have font issues with Microsoft Office 2004 if you migrate to Leopard and how to resolve those issues, a font question Leopard asks that you only get to answer once (and you’d better get it right), and tells us which font is named for a catapult.
MacVoices #7120 – Greg Brewer of JoeSoft on Stox, Their New Stock Tracking Software
On “The Road to Macworld Expo,” Greg Brewer, the CEO of Prosoft Engineering and JoeSoft, discusses why this is the perfect time to adopt their new stock-tracking utility, Stox. Greg talks about how Stox puts an “iTunes interface on your portfolio,” making research, analysis and reporting easier than ever before. Stox’ customizable ticker, news sources and import/export capabilities are among the features that will appeal to the long-term investor who is looking to combine ease-of-use with power in their investment software. itunes interface on your portfolio. Greg also discusses their plans for Macworld Conference & Expo, where they will have a larger presence than ever before.
The Road to Macworld Expo is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with IDG World Expo to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld Conference & Expo 2008 in San Francisco from January 14 – 18 at the Moscone Convention Center.
MacVoices #7119 – Jon Gotow of St. Clair Software Discusses Default Folder X 4.0
One of the Mac’s oldest and most respect utilities has just been updated and Jon Gotow of St. Clair Software discusses the longevity and popularity of Default Folder X. Jon explains how Default Folder has kept up with the evolution of the Mac OS, adding new functionality to Open and Save dialog boxes the whole time and outlasting all comers. With the addition of Spotlight tagging, Default Folder X 4.0 is the most sophisticated and useful version yet. Jon covers his approach of writing software he needs and wants, why this version of Default Folder is one of the very few pay-for upgrades in the program’s history and reviews the entire St. Clair Software product line.