MacVoices MacVoices 25187: Road to Macstock - Jeff Gamet
The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo wraps up in a conversation with Jeff Gamet where he previews his Macstock session on improving online privacy and security in practical, accessible terms. He shares some strategies to reduce tracking, protect against identity theft, and safely browse and shop online—without overwhelming jargon. Topics Jeff will address include on-device safety, ad tracking, DNS, and HTTPS, all presented with real-world examples.
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Show Notes:Chapters:
00:08 Introduction to Macstock 00:37 The Journey to Macstock 02:25 Jeff’s Presentation Insights 03:27 Online Privacy and Security 10:35 Understanding Privacy Concerns 15:02 The Balance of Ads and Content 18:10 Navigating Tracking and Ads 20:54 Preparing for Macstock 21:44 Discount Code for Attendees 23:16 Closing Thoughts on Macstock
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Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.
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