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The second part of the fifth MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide for 2024 has picks for Apple Watch enthusiasts, TV watchers, readers…and even scuba divers. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea join Chuck Joiner make the choices and explain why they love them. (Part 2)  Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs’ Picks: omee 8 Pack Compatible with Apple-Watch-Ultra-Band 49mm 46mm 45mm 44mm for Men Women,Breathable Trail Loop+Alpine Loop+Ocean Band for Ultra 2/Ultra iWatch Serie 10 9 8 7 6 SE 5 4 3 2 1 https://amzn.to/4gqiG6Q Watch Band Storage Case for 32 Watch Straps, Watch Band Holder and Organizer Compatible with Apple Watch Bands and Other Accessories https://amzn.to/4glGjx8 Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1) with 4K HDMI Display, 5Gbps - and 2 5Gbps USB-A Data Ports https://amzn.to/3D1Ncpc Brittany Smith’s Picks: Magnetic Phone Tripod Mount Adapter with 1/4"-20 Hole Compatible with MagSafe for iPhone https://amzn.to/3ZpE5Gm Nearsighted Snorkel Gear, Nearsighted Dry Snorkel Mask Set for Adult Youth, Nearsighted Anti Fog Diving Mask with Detachable Camera Mount & Adjustable Strap for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Freediving https://amzn.to/4gsdq2C Crazy Aaron’s Rose Gold Thinking Putty https://amzn.to/3ZjBcGY Carex Day-Light Classic Plus Bright Light Therapy Lamp - 10,000 LUX Light Therapy Lamp At 12 Inches, Sunlight Lamp, Daylight Lamp, Therapy Light For Low Energy Levels https://amzn.to/41wgUwq Jim Rea’s Picks: CANARY Box Cutter [Non-Stick Fluorine Coating Blade] https://amzn.to/3VsKOhv Glocusent Book Light, 3-Color & 6-Brightness Reading Light, Bendable Neck Light, 80-hr Lasting Rechargeable Lamp https://amzn.to/41kTWZl Genesis GV60 https://www.genesis.com/us/en/gv60 Twinkly Lights https://amzn.to/3ZMEEeC Chuck Joiner’s Picks: Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner Over-The-Air (OTA) DVR + 35-Mile Indoor TV Antenna https://amzn.to/3ZLamJd Simple Houseware Standing Coat and Hat Hanger Organizer https://amzn.to/3VBeKYL ORICO 5-Pack Hard Drive Carrying Case Protective Box for 3.5/2.5 Inch SSD HDD https://amzn.to/41w9NEn     Guests: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea join Chuck Joiner for MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #5. Gift picks ranged from practical to, “I didn’t know that even existed!” See what surprises could be in store for holiday gift giving or getting. (Part 1)  Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs’ Picks: Ember cup - $150 (14oz) https://amzn.to/41p8Opv Ember Sliding Lid, Splash-Proof Ember Mug Lid Compatible with First and Second Generation Ember Mugs, 14 oz https://amzn.to/4g38Bg1 Tempered Glass screen protector for iPhone 16 Pro https://amzn.to/3ZJzss4 Brittany Smith’s Picks: Magnetic Phone Tripod Mount Adapter with 1/4"-20 Hole Compatible with MagSafe for iPhone https://amzn.to/3ZpE5Gm Nearsighted Snorkel Gear, Nearsighted Dry Snorkel Mask Set for Adult Youth, Nearsighted Anti Fog Diving Mask with Detachable Camera Mount & Adjustable Strap for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Freediving https://amzn.to/4gsdq2C Jim Rea’s Picks: Waze Floor Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DYSBVQC https://www.wyze.com/products/wyze-floor-lamp BlueAnt Soundblade Under Monitor Soundbar https://amzn.to/4g4cEsJ MacVoices #24013: CES Unveiled – BlueAnt’s Soundblade Desktop Soundbar Sounds Great https://macvoices.com/macvoices-24013-ces-unveiled-blueants-soundblade-desktop-soundbar-sounds-great/ Chuck Joiner’s Picks: Echo Glow - Multicolor smart lamp  https://amzn.to/3Bkfc6W STM Dux 30L Backpack https://amzn.to/4in9v93 Guests: Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She’s also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social, and on YouTube with tech tips. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss  

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby consider Bluesky's growth in the reported exodus from X and what it says about how people are using social media at this point in time. The panel also discuss at the possibilities for TikTok under the incoming Trump administration, and look at what Sam Bankman-Fried and Godzilla have in common. Today’s MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:13 Introduction to MacVoices 01:23 Bluesky's Rapid Growth 17:40 Starter Packs and Social Media Strategies 19:59 Features and Limitations of Blue Sky 23:25 TikTok, Trump, and Social Media Politics 25:19 Congressional Concerns Over TikTok 26:40 Sam Bankman-Fried and Apple TV Adaptation 28:52 Monarch Legacy of Monsters and Godzilla 35:18 Closing Thoughts and Farewells Links: Bluesky hits 20 million users 
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/bluesky-hits-20-million-users-143920955.html Introducing Bluesky Starter Packs https://bsky.social/about/blog/06-26-2024-starter-packs Starter Packs https://blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs Stopping the TikTok ban is reportedly a Trump priority
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/12/stopping-the-tiktok-ban-is-reportedly-a-trump-priority/ Threads is bringing ads to your feeds very soon
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/13/threads-is-bringing-ads-to-your-feeds-very-soon/ Apple TV+ to adapt book about failed FXT founder Sam Bankman-Fried Apple TV+ to adapt book about failed FXT founder Sam Bankman-Fried
https://appleworld.today/2024/11/apple-tv-to-adapt-book-about-failed-fxt-founder-sam-bankman-fried/ Filming underway for season two of Apple TV+ ˜Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" https://appleworld.today/2024/11/filming-underway-for-season-two-of-apple-tvs-monarch-legacy-of-monsters/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at who the reports of the M4 chip’s problems with virtualization affect and why. Microsoft is in the crosshairs of a new FTC look into Microsoft’s business practices, and Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby share some of their experiences with products that are the focus of the investigation. Then we transition into a discussion of Mobile Device Management by both Apple and Microsoft and what they mean if you are using a machine owned by your employer.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Support the show and get access to the MacVoices Slack and Discord aw well as MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:05 Introduction to Mac Voices 04:47 Virtualization Challenges with M4 Chip 14:24 Microsoft and FTC Investigations 20:29 Mobile Device Management Insights Links: M4 Macs can't run virtual machines with older versions of macOS
 https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/18/m4-macs-virtual-machines-macos/ UK consumer rights group sues Apple for maintaining an 'unlawful' iCloud monopoly
 https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/13/apple-releases-final-cut-pro-11-for-mac/ Microsoft May Face FTC Investigation Over Azure
 https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-may-face-ftc-investigation-over-azure Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby look at the unannounced feature that reboots iPhones after an extended period of inactivity, how they view it, and how law enforcement is seeing it. In the same vein, we look at what Apple is giving in the form of an also-unannounced improvement to their laptop screens, the new version of Final Cut, and new games for Apple Arcade. Apple is also taking away some features from  and what Apple is taking away some legacy machines in terms of support and repair options. The panel digs through all of that and more.  This MacVoices is supported by Notion, the single AI tool that does it all. The new Notion AI is a single AI tool that does it all: search across Notion and other apps, generate docs in your own style, analyze PDFs and images, and chat with you about anything. Try Notion AI for free at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction and Welcome 02:34 Group Check-In 04:28 Group Therapy Session 08:15 iOS 18.1 Inactivity Reboot 16:49 M4 MacBook Pro Features 18:20 Final Cut Pro 11 Updates 23:16 Apple Arcade Game Additions 26:42 Apple Takes Away Features 39:45 End of Butterfly Keyboard Repairs Links: Insta360 Link 2 https://amzn.to/4ipaOnA Apple quietly added 'Inactivity Reboot' in iOS 18.1 to safeguard a lost or stolen iPhone 
https://www.macworld.com/article/2518717/apple-quietly-added-inactivity-reboot-in-ios-18-1-to-safeguard-a-lost-or-stolen-iphone.html Researcher reverse engineers new iPhone security feature ‘Inactivity Reboot’
 https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/18/reverse-engineers-iphone-inactivity-reboot/ Apple secretly included quantum dot tech in the M4 MacBook Pro's display
 https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apple-secretly-included-quantum-dot-tech-in-the-m4-macbook-pros-display-173424130.html Apple Releases Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac
 https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/13/apple-releases-final-cut-pro-11-for-mac/ Apple Arcade Is Getting 15 New Games 
https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/apple-arcade-is-getting-15-new-games Apple Dropping Support for iCloud Backups on iPhones and iPads Running iOS 8 and Earlier 
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/18/apple-icloud-backup-ios-9-minimum/
 Apple Ending Support for Safari Bookmark Syncing on iOS 10 and Earlier
 https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/19/apple-ending-safari-bookmark-syncing-below-ios-11/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The fourth MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide concludes with more picks from ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Chuck Joiner that involve clothing, computer hardware, a travel pick, and some leisure time items. (Part 2)  This MacVoices is supported by Notion, the single AI tool that does it all. The new Notion AI is a single AI tool that does it all: search across Notion and other apps, generate docs in your own style, analyze PDFs and images, and chat with you about anything. Try Notion AI for free at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Patrice Brend’amour’s Picks: Fractal Design Node 804 - Black - Cube Compact Computer Case https://amzn.to/4eXJQkb Libro https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm552610   Pete Harmon’s Picks: Alpha Heat Vest https://amzn.to/41gfje4 https://offer.buyalphaheatvest.com/ GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Portable Travel Router, Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router https://amzn.to/3ZqxtHQ https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000/ Halfway around the World in 40 Days: From my daring Solo Flight in a small Propeller Plane over the Atlantic, the Pack Ice and the Desert https://amzn.to/41mHY1r So There I Was...Halfway Around the World in 40 Days Episode 105 https://sothereiwas.us/episode/105/ Chuck Joiner’s Picks: amFilm Auto-Alignment OneTouch for iPhone 16 Pro Max (other sizes/models available) https://amzn.to/49gXzBr OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports, Includes SoftRAID XT https://amzn.to/4eY6Z63 Guests: Patrice Brend’amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. “Pilot Pete” Harmon is a professional avaitor, co-host of MacGeek Gab and co-host of So There I Was. He can be reached on X as @PilotPete.   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

”Pilot Pete” Harmon, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Chuck Joiner kick off the first part of MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #4  with a wide range of picks, from expensive to stocking stuffers, books to audio, and more. (Part 1)  This MacVoices is supported by Notion, the single AI tool that does it all. The new Notion AI is a single AI tool that does it all: search across Notion and other apps, generate docs in your own style, analyze PDFs and images, and chat with you about anything. Try Notion AI for free at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Patrice Brend’amour’s Picks: The Convergence Series by Craig Alanson (Audio recommended) https://amzn.to/3ZwUUAe Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/p/hue-white-and-color-ambiance-ensis-pendant-light/046677588366   Pete Harmon’s Picks: Aluratek Wireless Adapter for Apple CarPlay https://aluratek.com/collections/wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto/products/wireless-car-adapter-for-carplay Hey Dude Men's Wally Sox | Men’s Shoes | Men's Lace Up Loafers https://amzn.to/3ZAvWQK HeyDude.com   Chuck Joiner’s Picks: Gator Frameworks Desktop Clamp-On Studio Monitor and Speaker Stand - Set of 2 https://amzn.to/3BdY5DF Pyle Speaker Stand Pair of Sound Play 1 and 3 Holder - Telescoping Height Adjustable from 26” - 52” Inch High Heavy Duty Three-point Triangle Base w/ Floor Spikes and 9” Square Platform https://amzn.to/3CP9udt Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A, Apple HomeKit Supported, Smart Outlet Works with Siri, Alexa & Google Home https://amzn.to/3BmKUQK   Guests: Patrice Brend’amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. “Pilot Pete” Harmon is a professional avaitor, co-host of MacGeek Gab and co-host of So There I Was. He can be reached on X as @PilotPete.   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This two-part Vision Pro Focus looks at more of the first things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro. Some highlights of the discussion with Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Chuck Joiner include an immersive meditation app, virtual travel using the AVP, and some favorite games.. Video editing options, a “social virtual card game” and immersive sports content round out the list.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 Introduction to Apple Vision Pro 03:25 Immersive Travel with Spatial Station 09:03 Work vs. Play: Apps Discussion 10:01 Gaming Experience: Beat Punch 17:39 Social Card Games with Omnicards 26:07 Exploring the Photos App 31:42 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This episode of Vision Pro Focus, our project in conjunction with Vision Pro Files, features a discussion of "The First 10 Things You Should Do With Your Apple Vision Pro.” Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and MacVoices host Chuck Joiner start off with some of the basics and why they are so influential to future AVP experiences both recreational and productive. Then we dig into some of those options in both categories that should among your first explorations. (Part 1)  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:05 Introduction to Vision Pro Focus 1:40 Setting Up Your Vision Pro 14:09 Getting Ready for Immersive Experiences 14:49 Immersive Video Adventures 18:13 The Power of a Secure Display 24:23 Exploring Social Interactions in Space 33:56 Conclusion and Next Steps Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The November 2024 MacVoices Update arrives a day late due to the holidays, and covers a variety of topics. Chuck talks about a new feature being tried out on the MacVoices web site, the many different ways to access the annual MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide picks, and an explanation of some schedule juggling. We wrap with a reminder about MacVoices Magazine, the Support Report, and why we structure the name recognition of our Patrons the way we do.  Show Notes: Chapters: Links: MacVoices Archives: https://macvoices.com/archives-list/ MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Picks (master list): https://macvoices.com/news/macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-2024/ MacVoices 2024 Holiday Gift Guide (Flipboard, RSS, and Web):  https://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2024-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-9fju50s5y Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss