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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+.

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Christopher Breen has been writing about Apple and its technology since the latter days of the Reagan administration for such publication as MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld. Currently a Macworld senior editor he pens the Mac 911 tips and troubleshooting column, hosts the Macworld Podcast, is author of The iPhone Pocket Guide, Sixth Edition (6th Edition) (Peachpit Press), and offers lynda.com software tutorials on such subjects as OS X Lion, the iPad, and screencasting. When not engaged in journalistic endeavors he’s a professional musician in the San Francisco Bay Area.

MacNotables #1201: Ted Landau on his Macworld Plans and A Change in 7-Inch Tablet Thinking

Chuck Joiner — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:33:17 +0000

Ted Landau starts off 2012 by talking about his Macworld | iWorld sessions, the origin of one of them in his “Bugs and Fixes” articles for Macworld, and his thoughts on the latest changes to the show as it adapts to changing times. Ted has also changed his thinking on the 7-inch tablet form factor, and discusses why it may represent an opportunity for Apple.

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Ted Landau pens Ted Landau’ User Friendly View column at The Mac Observer, is a Senior Contributor for Macworld, is the author of several Mac and iPhone help books, and is the founder of MacFixIt. He blogs on Ted Landau’s Slanted Viewpoint, and you can follow him on Twitter.

MacNotables #1129: Andy Ihnatko on The State of Internet Video Delivery and Apple

Chuck Joiner — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:15:21 +0000

Andy Ihnatko turns his attention to the changing landscape of television and what the Internet is and ins’t doing to it. Andy puts into perspective why everything that is happening is important but not widespread, what the networks and cable companies role is in the drama, and why the Apple TV is a transformative technology. To help you celebrate the season, Andy delivers a surprise holiday movie pick, and explains why it is a bit out of the box.

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Andy Ihnatko is the technology columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, senior contributor to Macworld, and is the host of his own podcast, The Ihnatko Almanac. Andy is a regular on MacBreak Weekly, and shares his thoughts and wisdom on his blog, Andy Ihnatko’s Celestial Waste of Bandwidth You can connect with him on Twitter and Google+.

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MacNotables #1128: Bob LeVitus Plays Santa with Holiday Gift Ideas

Chuck Joiner — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:00:32 +0000

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus reaches into his Santa bag and pulls out some terrific holiday gift ideas for the tech-oriented..whether that’s you or someone you’re buying for. From music to video, gaming to clothing (yes, clothing), Bob has you covered. Bob also shares his plans for the upcoming Macworld | iWorld, and why you might find him more accessible than in the past.

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Bob LeVitus, often referred to as “Dr. Mac,” has been considered one of the world’s leading authorities on the Macintosh and Mac OS for nearly twenty years. A prolific author, Bob has sold millions of books worldwide in a dozen languages. His recent titles include: iPad 2 For Dummies, Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies, iPhone 4S For Dummies, and Mac OS X Lion For Dummies. He’s been a tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996 and writes regularly for The Mac Observer web site. His hobbies include playing guitar with the infamous Macworld All-Star Band, engineering audio recordings (mostly of classic rock songs), and budget video-making. Bob also has a Macintosh computing consultancy that offers expert technical help, training, and pre-purchase advice to Mac users via phone, e-mail, and/or Internet-enabled remote control software. You can fine him on Twitter and Google+.

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MacNotables #1127: Tonya Engst Takes Control of the iPad

Chuck Joiner — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:50:36 +0000

Just in time for the holidays, Tonya Engst steps up to help the armies of happy new iPad owners with Take Control of Your iPad. In the new edition, Tonya goes beyond the basics and helps users get the most out of their iPads. iOS 5 brought major changes in function and capabilities. Tonya discusses those changes and how she prioritized and addressed them to let both new and experienced users discover more of the power of their iPad. From the new Set-Up Assistant to getting started with iCloud, Tonya will help you take control of your iPad.

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Tonya Engst spends her days immersed in Apple technology, serving as editor-in-chief at TidBITS Publishing, which she co-founded. She works behind the scenes on the TidBITS Web site (Apple news for the rest of us) and on the front lines of the Take Control ebook series (highly practical, tightly focused ebooks about technology, mostly Apple-related), where she thinks about the big picture, edits many ebooks, and occasionally gets to write one. Follow her on Twitter.

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MacNotables #1123: Adam Engst Talks to BAM and HAC About Losing Steve Jobs, Flash, Databases, and Lion Weirdness

MacNotables #1126: Ted Landau on iTether, the Death of CDs, and Ultraviolet

Chuck Joiner — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:15:06 +0000

Ted Landau discusses the now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t saga of iTether and whether the story was important or just an honest mistake. Compact disc sales continue to decline, but is the CD’s time really over? Ted talks about where things stand and how the CD will live on for some uses. If CDs are dying, what about movie delivery? Ted had some recent experiences with Ultraviolet and explains the goods and bads of that interaction. To wrap up, Ted and Chuck discuss the degree to which technology has migrated to a media delivery focus.

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Music CDs Near Dead; iPods Fade by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1125: Ted Landau Discusses Sandboxing, iCloud and iTunes Match

Chuck Joiner — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:20:37 +0000

Ted Landau gives us a quick course on sandboxing – what it is, why it is good, why it is bad, and why developers are up in arms about it. While not an end-user issue yet, it could become one. Find out everything you need to know about the controversy, then hear Ted cover why iCloud, with great potential, isn’t quite as easy to use as he would like. Issues with PhotoStream, a strategy to help you upgrade your music with iTunes match and more are on Ted’s radar this time around.

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Ted Landau’s User Friendly View on The Mac Observer

Understanding The Debate Over Apple’s Mac App Store Sandbox by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

iCloud Forgets to Keep it Simple by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

How to upgrade tracks to iTunes Match, fast by Jason Snell on Macworld

MacNotables #1124: Dan Frakes on Tablet Buying, iCloud and Tim Cook’s Apple

Chuck Joiner — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:29:29 +0000

Dan Frakes talks about the volume of tech news in general, and Apple news in particular, that has come with the popularization of mobile computing. The iPad has dominated the adoption of tablets, but the other players are pushing new options; Dan discusses where they fit in, and how to make a tablet buying decision. Rounding out the conversation are thoughts on how iCloud has measured up since its introduction and how Apple may evolve under Tim Cook’s leadership.

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Dan Frakes is a respected technology writer, book author, and editor, as well as an authority on digital media (including the iPod, iPhone, and iPad) and consumer audio. He is currently Senior Editor and the “Mac Gems” columnist at Macworld, where he also covers the Mac and iOS platforms, general and mobile computing, digital media, and consumer audio. He was previously Senior Reviews Editor for Playlist magazine and Website (now part of Macworld proper), and at various times an Editor, Contributing Editor, and columnist for MacFixIt.com.

MacNotables #1123: Adam Engst Talks to BAM and HAC About Losing Steve Jobs, Flash, Databases, and Lion Wierdness

Chuck Joiner — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Adam Engst appearing at a user group isn’t’ unusual, but speaking to two at a time, virtually, and on MacNotables, is something special. The November meetings of the Bay Area Macintosh Users Group and the Hershey Apple Core featured a joint live conversation with Adam that covered the loss of Steve Jobs, Adobe discontinuing Flash development for mobile devices, recommendations for an approachable database program, why parts of Lion seem strange, and the fatigue factor of covering the world of Apple.

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MacNotables #1122: Ted Landau on Wireless Syncing, iCloud Syncing, and an Apple Television

Chuck Joiner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:45:57 +0000

Ted Landau takes on some unexpected behavior in Wi-Fi syncing in iOS 5, describes a way around what is lacking in iCloud syncing of iWork documents, and reveals one of his most popular articles in the past few years. The buzz about an Apple television is getting louder, and Ted has some thoughts on the possibilities that such a device could address.

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iTunes Wi-Fi Sync & Back Up: Fail (& Workaround) by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

The Complete Guide to iOS 5’s New and “Hidden” Settings by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

An Apple Television Can Be a Game Changer by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Bugs & Fixes: True sync of iWork docs between Macs and iCloud by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

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MacNotables #1121: An Eclectic Discussion with Jim Dalrymple at HAC

Chuck Joiner — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:15:07 +0000

Jim Dalrymple made a surprise virtual appearance at The Hershey Apple Core user group, and took on a wide variety of subjects, including the iOS 5 launch, the state of things at RIM (big surprise), the hacking (yet again) of Sony, why the Kindle Fire will sell, Audible dropping in-app purchases, and his first meeting with Steve Jobs. (Yes, there were problems with the first few minutes of the video, but what happens after the video comes on is worth it.)

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Jim Dalrymple is the founder and boss at The Loop. You can follow him on Twitter, you can follow his alter ego, The Beard as well, or join Jim Dalrymple Fans on FaceBook.

MacNotables #1120: Ted Landau on the Upgrade to iOS 5, More Netflix News, iPhone Carrier Contracts, and Steve Jobs

Chuck Joiner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:15:47 +0000

Ted Landau offers some thoughts on the emotional reaction we have all had to the passing of Steve Jobs, then turns toward the future, and the impending release of iOS 5. What he’s looking forward to most, how the upgrade will go, and what to expect are all part of the discussion before Ted delivers yet another edition of “As The Netflix Turns.” The lack of DVD extras on rental discs, iPhone carrier contracts and more round out the discussion.

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Keynote Disappoints, iPhone 4S Does Not by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

TMO iOS 5 Upgrade Guide by Jeff Gamet on The Mac Observer

The End of Movie Extras? by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1119 – Ted Landau Hardwires His Connections, Looks for the iPhone 5 and Watches Netflix Implode

Chuck Joiner — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:57:01 +0000

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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MacNotables #1118: Adam Engst Discusses Lion and Post-Jobs Apple at PMUG

Chuck Joiner — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner recently appeared via iChat at the Portland Macintosh User Group’s September meeting to discuss how Apple will fare after Steve Jobs’ resignation as CEO and Lion’s first month performance. Along the way, Adam covers his move from Eudora, why he really doesn’t really use the Mac OS, the end of the desktop metaphor and why Star Trek tech is “clunky.”

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MacNotables #1117: Ted Landau on An Apple Without Steve Jobs, iPhone 5 Features, Going “All In” on the iPad and More

Chuck Joiner — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:00:20 +0000

A wide-ranging conversation with Ted Landau includes his thoughts on Steve Job’s departure as Apple’s CEO, and why he thinks the company is in good shape for at least the mid-term, what he and host Chuck Joiner want in the iPhone 5, and the future of the Mac Pro. Going paperless from a news perspective, the goods and bars of some news apps, whether there will be new iPods soon, whether there will be an Apple television at all, and why Apple stopped renting TV shows all figure into the discussion.

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MacNotables #1116: Tonya Engst and Christopher Breen Discuss Steve Jobs’ Resignation and Their Lion Experiences

Chuck Joiner — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Tonya Engst and Christopher Breen provide reactions and analysis to both Steve Jobs’ resignation as CEO of Apple, and to the media and tech community’s reactions to the announcement, covering the impact Apple has had on our culture. The discussion then turns to OS X 10.7 Lion, their adoption (or not) of the new OS, and why the answer just might represent a possible generation gap regarding Mac customization. Tonya tries to solve Chris’ email challenges, they share their frustrations over financial software incompatibility, and explain why macros are hot.

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MacNotables #1115 – Ted Landau On Lion’s Auto Save Issues and Apple’s Increasing Level of Control

Chuck Joiner — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +0000

Ted Landau discusses some of the problems with OS X 10.7 Lion’s Auto Save function, the difference between legitimate criticism of Lion and whining, Mission Control’s benefits, and why Apple seems to be exercising even more control over their OS ecosystems. Is that possible? Is that a good thing? Ted discusses the tradeoffs, and the impact on the casual user vs the expert. Wireless sync for iOS devices and why it can be such a critical feature for the iPad, Apple’s cash position and more are also covered.

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Discontent with Lion’s “My Way or the Highway” Approach by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

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MacNotables #1114: Bryan Chaffin Discusses What Apple Should and Shouldn’t Do With $76 Billion

Chuck Joiner — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Apple now has $76 billion (with a “b”) in cash, and there are plenty of people who have thoughts about what should be done with the money. Bryan Chaffin is among them, and has a spirited debate with host Chuck Joiner about the tax implications, how past uses of cash compare, and how much is too much. Who and what Apple should and shouldn’t, could and couldn’t buy, the view from shareholder, management and macroeconomic perspectives, and a whole lot more are part of Bryan’s return from a protracted MacNotables absence (and it was well worth the wait).

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MacNotables #1113: Ted Landau Sticks His Head in the Lion’s Mouth

Chuck Joiner — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:00:13 +0000

Ted Landau reports in after some serious evaluation time with OS X Lion, and discusses his likes, his dislikes, and the hints it provides to future OS releases. Ted shares the few issues he had with upgrading, reveals his new choice of financial software, and why he’s giving time to almost all of the new features Apple introduced. Some can be turned on, some turned off; Ted talks about which he’s done what to, what new feature is dead on arrival and which are his favorites, and how it all comes together in the newest version of the Mac operating system.

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