MacNotables » Print http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress An unparalleled panel of Mac experts deliver news, information and commentary. The MacNotables include Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Jim Dalrymple, Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko, Chuck Joiner, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus, Dennis Sellers and Robin Williams. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:21:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 2007-2009 chuck@macnotables.com (Chuck Joiner) chuck@macnotables.com (Chuck Joiner) posts 1440 apple, mac, macintosh, iphone, ipod, imac, apple tv, os x The Mac Experts You Want To Hear From An unparalleled panel of Mac experts deliver news, information and commentary. The MacNotables include Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Jim Dalrymple, Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko, Chuck Joiner, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus, Dennis Sellers and Robin Williams. Chuck Joiner Chuck Joiner chuck@macnotables.com No no http://www.macnotables.com/graphics/mnlogos/MacNotables144x144.jpg MacNotables http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress 144 144 MacNotables #1021: Adam and Tonya Engst Explain eBook Formats, Outline Safari 5 Features and Ask For Help with a Family Dispute http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1021-adam-and-tonya-engst-explain-ebook-formats-outline-safari-5-features-and-ask-for-help-with-a-family-dispute/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1021-adam-and-tonya-engst-explain-ebook-formats-outline-safari-5-features-and-ask-for-help-with-a-family-dispute/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=563 Adam and Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books are the perfect couple to help make sense of the pros and cons of the various ebook formats. The Mac Power Couple first give us an update on their Take Control books, how they are available, the best way to read them, and what some of the plans are for the future. The differences between PDF and ePub formats for ebooks are subtle, but both distinct and important; Adam and Tonya explain those differences, and which is best for what type of books. Adam delivers a summary of the new features of Safari 5 along with his thoughts on each, and then we ask MacNotables listeners to help settle an Engst family dispute over new hardware. Be sure to listen and vote your conscience.

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Take Control of iPad Basics
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Take Control of Media on Your iPad
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Take Control of Working with Your iPad
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Take Control of iPad Networking and Security
Take Control of iPad Networking & Security by Glenn Fleishman

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Take Control of Mail on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch by Joe Kissell

GoodReader Lite for iPhone in the iTunes Store

GoodReader for iPhone in the iTunes Store

GoodReader for iPad in the iTunes Store

MacVoices #1078: Yuri Selukof of Good.iWare Outlines The Long List of The Capabilities of GoodReader for iPhone and iPad

Air Sharing HD app

Apple Extends Safari 5 with Reader, HTML5, Performance by Adam Engst on TidBITS

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Readable

1Password by Agile Web Solutions

Fluid

Prism

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1021-adam-and-tonya-engst-explain-ebook-formats-outline-safari-5-features-and-ask-for-help-with-a-family-dispute/feed/ 0 65:49 Adam and Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books are the perfect couple to help make sense of the pros and cons of the ... Adam and Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books are the perfect couple to help make sense of the pros and cons of the various ebook formats. The Mac Power Couple first give us an update on their Take Control books, how they are available, the best way to read them, and what some of the plans are for the future. The differences between PDF and ePub formats for ebooks are subtle, but both distinct and important; Adam and Tonya explain those differences, and which is best for what type of books. Adam delivers a summary of the new features of Safari 5 along with his thoughts on each, and then we ask MacNotables listeners to help settle an Engst family dispute over new hardware. Be sure to listen and vote your conscience. MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter The MacVoices Group Subscribe to MacNotables in iTunes Tonya Engst on Twitter Adam Engst on Twitter TidBITS Take Control books Take Control of iPad Basics by Tonya Engst Take Control of Media on Your iPad by Jeff Carlson Take Control of Working with Your iPad by Joe Kissell Take Control of iPad Networking #38; Security by Glenn Fleishman Reading Take Control Ebooks on an iPad (or iPhone or iPod touch) by Tonya Engst Take Control of Mail on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch by Joe Kissell GoodReader Lite for iPhone in the iTunes Store GoodReader for iPhone in the iTunes Store GoodReader for iPad in the iTunes Store MacVoices #1078: Yuri Selukof of Good.iWare Outlines The Long List of The Capabilities of GoodReader for iPhone and iPad Air Sharing HD app Apple Extends Safari 5 with Reader, HTML5, Performance by Adam Engst on TidBITS Readability Readable 1Password by Agile Web Solutions Fluid Prism Commentary,,Hardware,,Print,,Software,,Web,,iPad,,iPhone Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #1018: Jason Snell on Google TV vs. Apple TV, Why TV is Difficult, The iPad as TV, The Flash Debate and More http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1018-jason-snell-on-google-tv-vs-apple-tv-why-tv-is-difficult-the-ipad-as-tv-the-flash-debate-and-more/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1018-jason-snell-on-google-tv-vs-apple-tv-why-tv-is-difficult-the-ipad-as-tv-the-flash-debate-and-more/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=554 Jason Snell, the Editorial Director of Macworld, comments on the current state of TV, including why it is such a mess, what the newly announced Google TV means for consumers in general and Apple TV in particular, and where the iPad fits in. Jason also weighs in on the Apple-Adobe-Flash saga, defending his position that Flash is less relevant than it was when the iPhone first came out, and explains his surprise that we’re still talking about it. The conversation wraps up with Jason talking about the how the iPad fits into his life (so far), what apps he uses, and how it is affecting what he and his team do at Macworld.

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NetFlix App

MLB App

Kindle App

Zinio Magazine Newsstand App

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Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: Which Keyboard for the iPad? on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: File Sharing with an iPad: Ugh! on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: The Present and Future of the iPad on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: How to Know If You Should Buy an iPad on The Mac Observer

The Deep Pinball on the iTunes Store

Pandora Radio for iPad on the iTunes Store

ABC Player in the iTunes Store

Scrabble for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Magic Piano for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Fieldrunners for the iPad in the iTunes Store

WeatherBug Elite for iPad in the iTunes Store

NetFlix for iPad in the iTunes Store

New York Times Editors Choice for the iPad in the iTunes Store

USA Today for iPad in the iTunes Store

Pages for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Keynote for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Numbers for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Reuters News Pro for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Pandora Radio for iPad on the iTunes Store

Clear Cal for iPad from RadTech

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1012-ted-landau-discusses-his-ipad-experiences-so-far/feed/ 0 59:10 Mac and iPhone expert Ted Landau is well on his way to becoming an iPad expert, delivering a series of articles on his blog on ... Mac and iPhone expert Ted Landau is well on his way to becoming an iPad expert, delivering a series of articles on his blog on The Mac Observer. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ted discusses why Apple will release iPhone 4.0 so soon after the iPad launch, his thoughts on pre-iPad-launch curmudgeonliness, the iPad "want vs. need" scenario, the iPad vs. netbook debate, iPad app prices, jailbreaking the iPad, and more. Ted also names some favorite iPad apps (of course) and wraps up by helping the hold-outs decide whether they should buy an iPad. MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter The MacVoices Group Subscribe to MacNotables in iTunes Ted Landau on Twitter Ted Landau's User Friendly Blog: Which Keyboard for the iPad? on The Mac Observer Ted Landau's User Friendly View: File Sharing with an iPad: Ugh! on The Mac Observer Ted Landau's User Friendly View: The Present and Future of the iPad on The Mac Observer Ted Landau's User Friendly Blog: How to Know If You Should Buy an iPad on The Mac Observer The Deep Pinball on the iTunes Store Pandora Radio for iPad on the iTunes Store ABC Player in the iTunes Store Scrabble for the iPad in the iTunes Store Magic Piano for the iPad in the iTunes Store Fieldrunners for the iPad in the iTunes Store WeatherBug Elite for iPad in the iTunes Store NetFlix for iPad in the iTunes Store New York Times Editors Choice for the iPad in the iTunes Store USA Today for iPad in the iTunes Store Pages for the iPad in the iTunes Store Keynote for the iPad in the iTunes Store Numbers for the iPad in the iTunes Store Reuters News Pro for the iPad in the iTunes Store Pandora Radio for iPad on the iTunes Store Clear Cal for iPad from RadTech Audio/Music,,Commentary,,Graphics/Photos,,Hardware,,Print,,Productivity,,Software,,Video,,Web,,iPad,,iPhone Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #1003: Tonya Engst on the State of Ebook Publishing and What It Needs to Evolve http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1003-tonya-engst-on-the-state-of-ebook-publishing-and-what-it-needs-to-evolve/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1003-tonya-engst-on-the-state-of-ebook-publishing-and-what-it-needs-to-evolve/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:45:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=495 Tonyaengst0307Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books spends a lot of time in the world of ebooks, and has some fascinating insights on the most recent developments in the most rapidly-changing part of the publishing industry. Tonya covers the recent flood of ebook readers and the inelegant approach manufactures are taking, the blurring lines between web content, publications and ebooks, and what is needed to produce next-generation ebooks. She has some surprising thoughts on what is needed in ebook standards and why tomorrow’s ebook won’t look like today’s. Tonya also discuses the “silliness” of CES, and suggests an unusual possibility for Apple’s new device: cloth!
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MacJury #921: The MacJury Deliberates on The State of eBooks and eBook Readers

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-1003-tonya-engst-on-the-state-of-ebook-publishing-and-what-it-needs-to-evolve/feed/ 0 46:33 Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books spends a lot of time in the world of ebooks, and has some fascinating insights on the ... Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books spends a lot of time in the world of ebooks, and has some fascinating insights on the most recent developments in the most rapidly-changing part of the publishing industry. Tonya covers the recent flood of ebook readers and the inelegant approach manufactures are taking, the blurring lines between web content, publications and ebooks, and what is needed to produce next-generation ebooks. She has some surprising thoughts on what is needed in ebook standards and why tomorrow's ebook won't look like today's. Tonya also discuses the "silliness" of CES, and suggests an unusual possibility for Apple's new device: cloth! MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter The MacVoices Group Subscribe to MacNotables in iTunes MacLevelTen - The Mac Media Group Tonya Engst on Twitter TidBITS Take Control books Ford Sync tiwi MacJury #921: The MacJury Deliberates on The State of eBooks and eBook Readers Commentary,,Events,,Hardware,,Print,,Software,,Web,,iPhone,,iPod Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #917: Tonya Engst Discusses the Kindle DX, the iPhone and the Changing Landscape of eBooks http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-917-tonya-engst-discusses-the-kindle-dx-the-iphone-and-the-changing-landscape-of-ebooks/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-917-tonya-engst-discusses-the-kindle-dx-the-iphone-and-the-changing-landscape-of-ebooks/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=389 Tonyaengst0307As the head honcho at Take Control books, Tonya Engst is closely watcing the changes in the eBook market, and delivers her take on how it has developed and exploded. Tonya comments on the Kindle and Kindle DX, their effect on textbook and newspaper publishing, and more. She also covers why users love the iPhone as an ebook reader, explains some challenges to ebook publishing you haven’t thought about, and how they affect you, and why size may trump function in selecting your ebook reader.

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Briefcase Lite (recommended app for transferring/reading PDFs on a
Kindle)

Project Gutenberg

Apps to check out if you want to explore ebook reading on the iPhone:

Eucalyptus (nice attention to visual details, accesses titles in the Project Gutenberg library)

Kindle app (iTunes Store link)

Bookworm

Stanza

Summary of eBook formats

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-917-tonya-engst-discusses-the-kindle-dx-the-iphone-and-the-changing-landscape-of-ebooks/feed/ 1 52:47 As the head honcho at Take Control books, Tonya Engst is closely watcing the changes in the eBook market, and delivers her take on how ... As the head honcho at Take Control books, Tonya Engst is closely watcing the changes in the eBook market, and delivers her take on how it has developed and exploded. Tonya comments on the Kindle and Kindle DX, their effect on textbook and newspaper publishing, and more. She also covers why users love the iPhone as an ebook reader, explains some challenges to ebook publishing you haven't thought about, and how they affect you, and why size may trump function in selecting your ebook reader. MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter Tonya Engst on Twitter TidBITS Take Control books Amazon Kindle Kindle DX Links for Kindle reading: TidBITS on the Kindle Free Kindle content from Cook's Illustrated Bruce Tognazinni on the iPhone vs. the Kindle as an ebook reader Briefcase Lite (recommended app for transferring/reading PDFs on a Kindle) Project Gutenberg Apps to check out if you want to explore ebook reading on the iPhone: Eucalyptus (nice attention to visual details, accesses titles in the Project Gutenberg library) Kindle app (iTunes Store link) Bookworm Stanza Summary of eBook formats Commentary,,Hardware,,Print,,Productivity,,Software,,Web,,iPhone,,iPod Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #907: Tonya Engst Talks Group Calendaring and the Kindle eBook Experience http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-907-tonya-engst-talks-group-calendaring-and-the-kindle-ebook-experience/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-907-tonya-engst-talks-group-calendaring-and-the-kindle-ebook-experience/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=362 Tonyaengst0307In the second of a two-part conversation, Tonya Engst of Take Control Books and TidBITS discusses her adventures with group calendaring and how she has settled (for now) on Google Calendar as the best way to manage a host of participants and deadlines. Tonya talks about the flexibility of Google Calendar, how it integrates with web sites, iCal and the iPhone, and why that is important for users of all descriptions. With the release of the new Kindle 2 and the Kindle for iPhone app, Tonya shares her perspective on the changing landscape of eBook publishing and use, and why it isn’t as simple as you might think.

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Stanza on the iTunes Store

Kindle 2: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device
Kindle for iPhone in the iTunes Store

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-907-tonya-engst-talks-group-calendaring-and-the-kindle-ebook-experience/feed/ 0 33:28 In the second of a two-part conversation, Tonya Engst of Take Control Books and TidBITS discusses her adventures with group calendaring and how she ... In the second of a two-part conversation, Tonya Engst of Take Control Books and TidBITS discusses her adventures with group calendaring and how she has settled (for now) on Google Calendar as the best way to manage a host of participants and deadlines. Tonya talks about the flexibility of Google Calendar, how it integrates with web sites, iCal and the iPhone, and why that is important for users of all descriptions. With the release of the new Kindle 2 and the Kindle for iPhone app, Tonya shares her perspective on the changing landscape of eBook publishing and use, and why it isn't as simple as you might think. MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac. Enjoy a 20% discount on their products by using the special MacNotables/MacVoices Listener discount link through March 31, 2009. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter Tonya Engst on Twitter TidBITS Take Control books Google Sites Google Calendar Busy Sync Spanning Sync Stanza on the iTunes Store Kindle 2: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device Kindle for iPhone in the iTunes Store Commentary,,Hardware,,Print,,Productivity,,Software,,Web,,iPhone Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #904: Ted Landau Takes on Twitter and the Future of Newspapers http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-904-ted-landau-takes-on-twitter-and-the-future-of-newspapers/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-904-ted-landau-takes-on-twitter-and-the-future-of-newspapers/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:16:06 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=368 Ted Landau
If you haven’t joined Twitter yet, then you need to hear what prompted Ted Landau to get involved. Ted and Chuck Joiner talk about why Ted decided to give Twitter a try and what he gets out of it. Ted explains the methods and benefits of participating, some of the things you need to keep in mind to get the most out of Twitter, and why it is different from other social network options. If you think you’ve heard it all before, you haven’t. Ted then turns his attention to the future of the newspaper industry, how online publications have turned things upside down, and some of the variables that will determine the outcome.

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Twittering Your Life Away by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Twitterific by The Iconfactory

twhirl

TweetDeck

Newspapers and iTunes by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

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Bryan Chaffin
Bryan
Chaffin		 Tonya Engst
Tonya
Engst		 Andy Ihnatko
Andy
Ihnatko		 Bob LeVitus
Bob
LeVitus		 Chuck Joiner
Chuck
Joiner

The video version of this session is available as MacVoicesTV #917.
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Bryan Chaffin on Twitter

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Bob LeVitus on Twitter

Andy Ihnatko on Twitter

The Next NASA Administrator – vote for Andy!

Ocarina by Smule


iLife ‘09 including iMovie ‘09

BoinxTV by Boinx Software

IntelliScanner mini

Microvision projector

Windows Training

iFrogz

Brenthaven


Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker

Dr. Bott

Things by Cultured Code


Fluid Mask 3 by Vertus Tech
EverNote

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-902-the-macnotables-fill-the-macworld-podloft-with-opinions-observations-and-show-picks/feed/ 1 45:22 Taped live in the PodLoft at Macworld Expo, the panel of Bryan Chaffin, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus join Chuck Joiner ... Taped live in the PodLoft at Macworld Expo, the panel of Bryan Chaffin, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus join Chuck Joiner to discuss this year's show, what might happen at next year's show and what it has to do with the Great London Fire, deliver some show picks, and comment on the nomination of Andy for NASA Administrator. Bryan Chaffin Tonya Engst Andy Ihnatko Bob LeVitus Chuck Joiner The video version of this session is available as MacVoicesTV #917. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices at Macworld Expo 2009 Photo Set on Flickr Bryan Chaffin on Twitter Tonya Engst on Twitter Bob LeVitus on Twitter Andy Ihnatko on Twitter The Next NASA Administrator - vote for Andy! Ocarina by Smule iLife '09 including iMovie '09 BoinxTV by Boinx Software IntelliScanner mini Microvision projector Windows Training iFrogz Brenthaven Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker Dr. Bott Things by Cultured Code Fluid Mask 3 by Vertus Tech EverNote Audio/Music,,Commentary,,Events,,Hardware,,Print,,Productivity,,Software,,Video,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #836: Tonya Engst Discusses Take Control Changes on the Horizon and Her Plans for a New MacBook http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-836-tonya-engst-discusses-take-control-changes-on-the-horizon-and-her-plans-for-a-new-macbook/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-836-tonya-engst-discusses-take-control-changes-on-the-horizon-and-her-plans-for-a-new-macbook/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=317 Tonya EngstTonya Engst discusses some new changes and enhancements that are in store for Take Control ebook owners and customers. The pace of change in the Apple product and software world is increasing, and even the regularly updated Take Control books can’t always keep up. Tonya talks about how they will be delivering online supplements to Take Control titles that go beyond their current update, updating the production process to address their current and future plans to make Take Control books available on many different mobile platforms and more.

Tonya then turns her attention to Apple’s announcement of new MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, the feature sets of each model, and why she will soon be the owner of a new MacBook.

Links:

Chuck Joiner on Twitter

Tonya Engst on Twitter

TidBITS

Take Control books

Cover Easy Backups Leopard

Cover Backups-1

Take Control of Your iPhone

Take Control of Buying a Mac

MacNotables #833: Adam Engst Takes Control of Buying A New Mac…Again

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-836-tonya-engst-discusses-take-control-changes-on-the-horizon-and-her-plans-for-a-new-macbook/feed/ 0 57:44 Tonya Engst discusses some new changes and enhancements that are in store for Take Control ebook owners and customers. The pace of change in ... Tonya Engst discusses some new changes and enhancements that are in store for Take Control ebook owners and customers. The pace of change in the Apple product and software world is increasing, and even the regularly updated Take Control books can't always keep up. Tonya talks about how they will be delivering online supplements to Take Control titles that go beyond their current update, updating the production process to address their current and future plans to make Take Control books available on many different mobile platforms and more. Tonya then turns her attention to Apple's announcement of new MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, the feature sets of each model, and why she will soon be the owner of a new MacBook. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter Tonya Engst on Twitter TidBITS Take Control books MacNotables #833: Adam Engst Takes Control of Buying A New Mac...Again Commentary,,Hardware,,Print,,Productivity,,Software Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #831: Andy Ihnatko on New Media, Politics and Advice for Would-Be Journalists http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-831-andy-ihnatko-on-new-media-politics-and-advice-for-would-be-journalists/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-831-andy-ihnatko-on-new-media-politics-and-advice-for-would-be-journalists/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=296 Andy IhnatkoIt isn’t often that Andy Ihnatko lets his guard down and talks seriously about his methods, his mindset and his career. This is one of those rare times. Andy discusses “new media” and why it really isn’t that new, how the current political process is being affected by new media (or vice versa), and what being a journalist really means. How “Max Headroom” predicted the current state of journalism, why he feels teaching is part of his mission, and how the many new media options increase his reach are included in Andy’s comments, along with some advice for young people who are contemplating journalism as a career.

Links:

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Andy Ihnatko on Twitter

MacBreak Weekly

CBS Early Show

Andy’s YouTube Channel and Podcast

TVBarn

Max Headroom

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-831-andy-ihnatko-on-new-media-politics-and-advice-for-would-be-journalists/feed/ 0 41:04 It isn't often that Andy Ihnatko lets his guard down and talks seriously about his methods, his mindset and his career. This is one of ... It isn't often that Andy Ihnatko lets his guard down and talks seriously about his methods, his mindset and his career. This is one of those rare times. Andy discusses "new media" and why it really isn't that new, how the current political process is being affected by new media (or vice versa), and what being a journalist really means. How "Max Headroom" predicted the current state of journalism, why he feels teaching is part of his mission, and how the many new media options increase his reach are included in Andy's comments, along with some advice for young people who are contemplating journalism as a career. Links: Chuck Joiner on Twitter Andy Ihnatko on Twitter MacBreak Weekly CBS Early Show Andy's YouTube Channel and Podcast TVBarn Max Headroom Commentary,,Podcasting,,Print,,Video,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #825: Tips on Becoming a Mac Journalist from Tonya Engst and Ted Landau http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-825-tips-on-becoming-a-mac-journalist-from-tonya-engst-and-ted-landau/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-825-tips-on-becoming-a-mac-journalist-from-tonya-engst-and-ted-landau/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-825-tips-on-becoming-a-mac-journalist-from-tonya-engst-and-ted-landau/ Want to break into the world of Mac journalism? Tonya Engst and Ted Landau talk about how to get started, and why you might not want to quit your day job right away. As the Mac market grows, so does the competition. Tonya and Ted talk about the benefits (or not) of formal training, visibility, practice, networking and more. Think it is all sounds like a lot of work? Find out about different aspects of Mac coverage and why some simple, common-sense characteristics could be what sets you apart in your quest to become the next high-profile Mac journalist.

Tonya Engst
Tonya Engst

Ted Landau
Ted Landau

Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner
     


Links:

Macworld

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-825-tips-on-becoming-a-mac-journalist-from-tonya-engst-and-ted-landau/feed/ 0 45:15 Want to break into the world of Mac journalism? Tonya Engst and Ted Landau talk about how to get started, and why you might not ... Want to break into the world of Mac journalism? Tonya Engst and Ted Landau talk about how to get started, and why you might not want to quit your day job right away. As the Mac market grows, so does the competition. Tonya and Ted talk about the benefits (or not) of formal training, visibility, practice, networking and more. Think it is all sounds like a lot of work? Find out about different aspects of Mac coverage and why some simple, common-sense characteristics could be what sets you apart in your quest to become the next high-profile Mac journalist. Tonya Engst Ted Landau Chuck Joiner #160; #160; #160; Links: Macworld Commentary,,Print,,Productivity,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #815: Tonya Engst Provides a Users-Eye Perspective of the Amazon Kindle http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-815-tonya-engst-provides-a-users-eye-perspective-of-the-amazon-kindle/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-815-tonya-engst-provides-a-users-eye-perspective-of-the-amazon-kindle/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:11:12 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-815-tonya-engst-provides-a-users-eye-perspective-of-the-amazon-kindle/ Tonyaengst0307Tonya Engst is the owner of an Amazon Kindle. Is she a proud owner? Find out as Tonya discusses why she felt this eBook reader was important enough to own, and why her Amazon shopping habit helped make the decision. The Kindle has received mixed reviews, and Tonya shares her perspectives on usability, readability and the superior buying experience awaiting new Kindle owners. She also covers what was left off of this first version of the unit, the ups and downs of putting your own documents on the Kindle, support for audio media, and the evolving mechanics of eBook ownership.


Links:


Amazon Kindle


Apple iPod touch

O’Reilly Tools of Change Conference

Project Gutenberg

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-815-tonya-engst-provides-a-users-eye-perspective-of-the-amazon-kindle/feed/ 0 38:52 Tonya Engst is the owner of an Amazon Kindle. Is she a proud owner? Find out as Tonya discusses why she felt this eBook reader ... Tonya Engst is the owner of an Amazon Kindle. Is she a proud owner? Find out as Tonya discusses why she felt this eBook reader was important enough to own, and why her Amazon shopping habit helped make the decision. The Kindle has received mixed reviews, and Tonya shares her perspectives on usability, readability and the superior buying experience awaiting new Kindle owners. She also covers what was left off of this first version of the unit, the ups and downs of putting your own documents on the Kindle, support for audio media, and the evolving mechanics of eBook ownership. Links: Amazon Kindle Apple iPod touch O'Reilly Tools of Change Conference Project Gutenberg Audio/Music,,Commentary,,Hardware,,Print,,Reviews,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #807: Adam Engst and Andy Ihnatko Debate Today’s Creative Tools and The Expectations They Create http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-807-adam-engst-and-andy-ihnatko-debate-todays-creative-tools-and-the-expectations-they-create/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-807-adam-engst-and-andy-ihnatko-debate-todays-creative-tools-and-the-expectations-they-create/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-807-adam-engst-and-andy-ihnatko-debate-todays-creative-tools-and-the-expectations-they-create/ In the second of a three-part series, Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner debate the relationship between the ease of use of today’s creative tools and the amount of time it takes to learn and use them. Are all the choices available to today’s Mac user a dream come true or a source of frustration. The MacNotables don’t agree on the point and discuss their views on the question.

Adam Engst
Adam Engst

Andy Ihnatko
Andy Ihnatko

Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner
     

Links:


Art Text by Belight Software


Wacom Cintiq Graphics Tablet by Wacom

The Modbook by Axiotron


“Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)” (Canon)

WordPress

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-807-adam-engst-and-andy-ihnatko-debate-todays-creative-tools-and-the-expectations-they-create/feed/ 0 27:55 In the second of a three-part series, Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner debate the relationship between the ease of use of today's creative ... In the second of a three-part series, Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner debate the relationship between the ease of use of today's creative tools and the amount of time it takes to learn and use them. Are all the choices available to today's Mac user a dream come true or a source of frustration. The MacNotables don't agree on the point and discuss their views on the question. Adam Engst Andy Ihnatko Chuck Joiner #160; #160; #160; Links: Art Text by Belight Software Wacom Cintiq Graphics Tablet by Wacom The Modbook by Axiotron "Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)" (Canon) WordPress Audio/Music,,Commentary,,Graphics/Photos,,Print,,Productivity,,Software,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #804: MacNotables at Expo – Robin Williams Live in the Peachpit Booth http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-804-robin-williams-live-in-the-peachpit-booth-at-macworld-expo/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-804-robin-williams-live-in-the-peachpit-booth-at-macworld-expo/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-804-robin-williams-live-in-the-peachpit-booth-at-macworld-expo/ Robin WilliamsRobin Williams stops by the Peachpit booth on the show floor at Macworld Expo to tape a live MacNotables session with Chuck Joiner. Robin provides some thoughts on Leopard and the fact that many vendors are writing programs and features into their products that are only for Leopard users. Robin chats about the different audiences for her two Leopard books, The Little Mac Book, Leopard Edition and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Peachpit Learning Series, both from Peachpit, why her mom should be doing Apple commercials, the challenges of upgrading computer books, and why she considers herself more a teacher than a writer.


Links:


Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams


The Little Mac Book, Leopard Edition by Robin Williams

DriveSavers

Font Agent Pro by Insider Software

SuperDuper by Shirt Pocket Software

Carbon Copy Cloner by Bombich Software


Data Rescue II by Prosoft Engineering

Drive Genius 2 by ProSoft Engineering


The Non-Designer’s Design and Type Books, Deluxe Edition by Robin Williams

Sweet Swan of Avon: Did a Woman Write Shakespeare? by Robin Williams

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-804-robin-williams-live-in-the-peachpit-booth-at-macworld-expo/feed/ 0 33:45 Robin Williams stops by the Peachpit booth on the show floor at Macworld Expo to tape a live MacNotables session with Chuck Joiner. Robin provides ... Robin Williams stops by the Peachpit booth on the show floor at Macworld Expo to tape a live MacNotables session with Chuck Joiner. Robin provides some thoughts on Leopard and the fact that many vendors are writing programs and features into their products that are only for Leopard users. Robin chats about the different audiences for her two Leopard books, The Little Mac Book, Leopard Edition and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Peachpit Learning Series, both from Peachpit, why her mom should be doing Apple commercials, the challenges of upgrading computer books, and why she considers herself more a teacher than a writer. Links: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams The Little Mac Book, Leopard Edition by Robin Williams DriveSavers Font Agent Pro by Insider Software SuperDuper by Shirt Pocket Software Carbon Copy Cloner by Bombich Software Data Rescue II by Prosoft Engineering Drive Genius 2 by ProSoft Engineering The Non-Designer's Design and Type Books, Deluxe Edition by Robin Williams Sweet Swan of Avon: Did a Woman Write Shakespeare? by Robin Williams Commentary,,Events,,Graphics/Photos,,Print,,Software,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #773: Bob LeVitus’s Holiday Gift Recommendations..and You Need To Start Now http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-773-bob-levituss-holiday-gift-recommendationsand-you-need-to-start-now/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-773-bob-levituss-holiday-gift-recommendationsand-you-need-to-start-now/#comments Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-773-bob-levituss-holiday-gift-recommendationsand-you-need-to-start-now/ Bob LeVitus
Bob LeVitus delivers his annual set of gift recommendations. From speakers to cases to accessories, Bob has a recommendation for iPod owners of every stripe, but his t#1 recommendation isn’t iPod related at all. Find out what you should be shopping for this holiday season straight from Dr. Mac, and then learn where you can join Bob at an upcoming user group appearance where he will present his trademark “State of the Mac” address.


The iPod Observer

iPhoto printed materials


Image Doctor by Alien Skin Software


Apple Store

Apple iTunes


“mstation 2.1 Stereo Orb

Review – mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb on The iPod Observer

B&W Zeppelin iPod Speakers


“Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers for iPod

Review – Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere iPod speaker system on The iPod Observer


“Sportwrap for Ipod Nano 3G – B” (XtremeMac)


“XtremeMac SportWrap ArmBand for iPod Black” (XtremeMac)


“Belkin TuneBase FM for iPods


“Belkin TuneBase FM for iPod Nano

Review – TuneBase FM on The iPod Observer

radio-locator

invisibleSHIELD

Review – invisibleSHIELD on The iPod Observer

ClearCal by RadTech

BodyGuardz


“Pioneer DEH-P5900IB CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo Receiver Head with iPod Controls” (Pioneer)

Capitol Macintosh


“iPhone For Dummies (Edward C. Baig, Bob LeVitus)


“Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies (Bob LeVitus)


“GarageBand for Dummies” (Bob LeVitus)

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-773-bob-levituss-holiday-gift-recommendationsand-you-need-to-start-now/feed/ 0 43:43 Bob LeVitus delivers his annual set of gift recommendations. From speakers to cases to accessories, Bob has a recommendation for iPod owners of every stripe, ... Bob LeVitus delivers his annual set of gift recommendations. From speakers to cases to accessories, Bob has a recommendation for iPod owners of every stripe, but his t#1 recommendation isn't iPod related at all. Find out what you should be shopping for this holiday season straight from Dr. Mac, and then learn where you can join Bob at an upcoming user group appearance where he will present his trademark "State of the Mac" address. The iPod Observer iPhoto printed materials Image Doctor by Alien Skin Software "mstation 2.1 Stereo Orb Review - mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb on The iPod Observer B#38;W Zeppelin iPod Speakers "Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers for iPod Review - Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere iPod speaker system on The iPod Observer "Sportwrap for Ipod Nano 3G - B" (XtremeMac) "XtremeMac SportWrap ArmBand for iPod Black" (XtremeMac) "Belkin TuneBase FM for iPods "Belkin TuneBase FM for iPod Nano Review - TuneBase FM on The iPod Observer radio-locator invisibleSHIELD Review - invisibleSHIELD on The iPod Observer ClearCal by RadTech BodyGuardz "Pioneer DEH-P5900IB CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo Receiver Head with iPod Controls" (Pioneer) Capitol Macintosh "iPhone For Dummies (Edward C. Baig, Bob LeVitus) "Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies (Bob LeVitus) "GarageBand for Dummies" (Bob LeVitus) Audio/Music,,Hardware,,Print,,User,Groups,,iPod Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #772: The MacNotables’ Social Networks Part 2, The State of Comics and Gift Guide Voting http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-772-the-macnotables-social-networks-part-2-the-state-of-comics-and-gift-guide-voting/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-772-the-macnotables-social-networks-part-2-the-state-of-comics-and-gift-guide-voting/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-772-the-macnotables-social-networks-part-2-the-state-of-comics-and-gift-guide-voting/ In the second of a two-part MacNotables session, Adam and Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner continue a discussion on the use of social networks and how to use them, veer off into a discussion of comics, online and print, conclude that Andy is perfectly suited as a consultant to that industry, take a trip back to the 80’s with Adam at the helm and finally wrap up the topic of the TidBITS Gift Guide.

Tonya Engst
Tonya Engst
Adam Engst
Adam Engst
Andy Ihnatko
Andy Ihnatko
Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner


Links:

Pandora

Pandora Widget for Facebook

Unsanity

2007 TidBITS Gift Guide Survey

Twitter

Facebook

Twitteriffic

Growl

Bloglines

Google Reader

Marvel Comics

DC Comics


iPhone Fully Loaded by Andy Ihnatko

TidBITS Talk

Nintendo Wii

Amazon Prime

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-772-the-macnotables-social-networks-part-2-the-state-of-comics-and-gift-guide-voting/feed/ 1 37:38 In the second of a two-part MacNotables session, Adam and Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner continue a discussion on the use of social ... In the second of a two-part MacNotables session, Adam and Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner continue a discussion on the use of social networks and how to use them, veer off into a discussion of comics, online and print, conclude that Andy is perfectly suited as a consultant to that industry, take a trip back to the 80's with Adam at the helm and finally wrap up the topic of the TidBITS Gift Guide. Tonya Engst Adam Engst Andy Ihnatko Chuck Joiner Links: Pandora Pandora Widget for Facebook Unsanity 2007 TidBITS Gift Guide Survey Twitter Facebook Twitteriffic Growl Bloglines Google Reader Marvel Comics DC Comics iPhone Fully Loaded by Andy Ihnatko TidBITS Talk Nintendo Wii Amazon Prime Commentary,,Print,,Productivity,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #771: The MacNotables’ Leopard True Confessions, Gift Guide Creation and Social Networking Part 1 http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-771-the-macnotables-leopard-true-confessions-gift-guide-creation-and-social-networking-part-1/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-771-the-macnotables-leopard-true-confessions-gift-guide-creation-and-social-networking-part-1/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-771-the-macnotables-leopard-true-confessions-gift-guide-creation-and-social-networking-part-1/ After a “deadline-hell” inspired hiatus, the MacNotables are back in action to reveal some true confessions about adopting Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, discuss the creation of the annual TidBITS holiday gift guide, and veer off into a discussion of Twitter and Facebook. Whether these social networking sites are beneficial or inane depends on how the user approaches them. Panelists Adam and Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner talk about the difference in experiences with the two and which they prefer in the first of a two-part discussion.
Tonya Engst
Tonya Engst
Adam Engst
Adam Engst
Andy Ihnatko
Andy Ihnatko
Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner


Links:

Apple Mac OS X Version 10.5 Leopard

BBEdit from Bare Bones Software

SuperDuper from Shirt Pocket Software

Unsanity

2007 TidBITS Gift Guide Survey

Twitter

Facebook

Twitteriffic

Growl

Bloglines

Google Reader

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-771-the-macnotables-leopard-true-confessions-gift-guide-creation-and-social-networking-part-1/feed/ 0 43:53 After a "deadline-hell" inspired hiatus, the MacNotables are back in action to reveal some true confessions about adopting Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, discuss the ... After a "deadline-hell" inspired hiatus, the MacNotables are back in action to reveal some true confessions about adopting Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, discuss the creation of the annual TidBITS holiday gift guide, and veer off into a discussion of Twitter and Facebook. Whether these social networking sites are beneficial or inane depends on how the user approaches them. Panelists Adam and Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner talk about the difference in experiences with the two and which they prefer in the first of a two-part discussion. Tonya Engst Adam Engst Andy Ihnatko Chuck Joiner Links: Apple Mac OS X Version 10.5 Leopard BBEdit from Bare Bones Software SuperDuper from Shirt Pocket Software Unsanity 2007 TidBITS Gift Guide Survey Twitter Facebook Twitteriffic Growl Bloglines Google Reader Commentary,,Print,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #692 – Tonya Engst’s “Professionally Home-Made” Gift Ideas and Holiday Efficiency http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-692-tonya-engst-professionally-home-made-gift-ideas-holiday-efficiency/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-692-tonya-engst-professionally-home-made-gift-ideas-holiday-efficiency/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:00:10 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-691-holiday-projects-efficiency-with-tonya/ Tonya Engst
Tonya Engst stars in this holiday-themed edition by detailing projects and gifts that you can do at home using iPhoto and some of Apple’s professional printing options to deliver gifts that are “professionally home-made.” Tonya talks about some of the things she’ll be doing for family and friends this season, and tells you why delivering presents after the holiday is a perfectly viable option. Then, Tonya takes a page from her role as editor of the Take Control ebooks, and provides some holiday efficiency tips and suggestions for how to look good in your family’s holiday newsletter. Everything from the importance of curly quotes to why some non-standard practices are acceptable as long as they are consistent are included in Tonya’s holiday gift of ideas and tips to you.

Links

Amazon Prime

Talk Like A Pirate Day

Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday


Apple iWork ‘06

The Print Shop 2


Now Up-to-date & Contact

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-692-tonya-engst-professionally-home-made-gift-ideas-holiday-efficiency/feed/ 2 36:07 Tonya Engst stars in this holiday-themed edition by detailing projects and gifts that you can do at home using iPhoto and some of Apple's professional ... Tonya Engst stars in this holiday-themed edition by detailing projects and gifts that you can do at home using iPhoto and some of Apple's professional printing options to deliver gifts that are "professionally home-made." Tonya talks about some of the things she'll be doing for family and friends this season, and tells you why delivering presents after the holiday is a perfectly viable option. Then, Tonya takes a page from her role as editor of the Take Control ebooks, and provides some holiday efficiency tips and suggestions for how to look good in your family's holiday newsletter. Everything from the importance of curly quotes to why some non-standard practices are acceptable as long as they are consistent are included in Tonya's holiday gift of ideas and tips to you. Links Amazon Prime Talk Like A Pirate Day Pancake Day Shrove Tuesday Apple iWork '06 The Print Shop 2 Now Up-to-date #38; Contact Graphics/Photos,,Print,,Productivity Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #683: Jason Snell on the Macworld Gear Guide, iTunes 7, the Slingbox and MacAddict’s Transition to Mac|Life http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-683-jason-snell-on-the-macworld-gear-guide-itunes-7-the-slingbox-and-macaddicts-transition-to-maclife/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-683-jason-snell-on-the-macworld-gear-guide-itunes-7-the-slingbox-and-macaddicts-transition-to-maclife/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:31:07 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-683-jason-snell-on-the-macworld-gear-guide-itunes-7-the-slingbox-and-macaddicts-transition-to-maclife/ Jason SnellJason Snell discusses the soon-to-be-delivered annual gear guide edition of Macworld magazine, some of the picks, and why they don’t limit themselves to strictly Mac products. This issue also covers iTunes 7, and Jason and Chuck discuss why the improvements are so important as the world of digital media has evolved. Jason also talks about the Slingbox and what the recent release of a Mac version of the software could mean to your video watching, no matter where you are. Jason also provides some thoughts on the re-branding of MacAddict magazine as Mac|Life, and comments on the publication’s ambitions.

Links:

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-683-jason-snell-on-the-macworld-gear-guide-itunes-7-the-slingbox-and-macaddicts-transition-to-maclife/feed/ 0 35:03 Jason Snell discusses the soon-to-be-delivered annual gear guide edition of Macworld magazine, some of the picks, and why they don't limit themselves to strictly Mac ... Jason Snell discusses the soon-to-be-delivered annual gear guide edition of Macworld magazine, some of the picks, and why they don't limit themselves to strictly Mac products. This issue also covers iTunes 7, and Jason and Chuck discuss why the improvements are so important as the world of digital media has evolved. Jason also talks about the Slingbox and what the recent release of a Mac version of the software could mean to your video watching, no matter where you are. Jason also provides some thoughts on the re-branding of MacAddict magazine as Mac#124;Life, and comments on the publication's ambitions. Links: Macworld magazine Slingbox Classic Mac Word: Slinging on my Mac at last by Jason Snell Mac SlingBox software released as public beta iTunes 7 MacAddict Mac#124;Life MacVoices #680: Rik Myslewski on the Evolution of MacAddict Into Mac Life Magazine Mac#124;Life neacute;e MacAddict tells Macworld mag to Bring it On... (Unofficial Apple Web Log thread on Macworld/Mac#124;Life) Daring Fireball BareFeats.com Commentary,,Hardware,,Print,,Software Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #677: The MacNotables Centennial Celebration (Part 3): Looking Good in Print, Pivotal Points in Apple’s History and iPhoto Tips http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-677-the-macnotables-centennial-celebration-part-3-looking-good-in-print-pivotal-points-in-apples-history-and-iphoto-tips/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-677-the-macnotables-centennial-celebration-part-3-looking-good-in-print-pivotal-points-in-apples-history-and-iphoto-tips/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:15:19 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=8 The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza concludes in Part 3 with the team delivering their final top 3 lists and discussing the success of the show. The panelists include:

  • Robin Williams - Top 3 tips to look good in print
  • Bryan Chaffin – The 3 second most important events in Apple’s history
  • Adam Engst – Top 3 iPhoto tips
  • Chuck Joiner – Top 3 things about MacNotables

Robin Williams
Robin Williams

Bryan Chaffin
Bryan Chaffin

Adam Engst
Adam Engst

Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner


Links:

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-677-the-macnotables-centennial-celebration-part-3-looking-good-in-print-pivotal-points-in-apples-history-and-iphoto-tips/feed/ 0 89:48 The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza concludes in Part 3 with the team delivering their final top 3 lists and discussing the success of the ... The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza concludes in Part 3 with the team delivering their final top 3 lists and discussing the success of the show. The panelists include: Robin Williams - Top 3 tips to look good in print Bryan Chaffin - The 3 second most important events in Apple's history Adam Engst - Top 3 iPhoto tips Chuck Joiner - Top 3 things about MacNotables Robin Williams Bryan Chaffin Adam Engst Chuck Joiner Links: The Mac is Not a Typewriter, Second Edition by Robin Williams The Non-Designer's Design Book, Second Edition by Robin Williams Apple Confidential 2.0: The Definitive History of the World's Most Colorful Company by Owen W Linzmayer iPhoto 6 for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide) by Adam Engst Audio/Music,,Commentary,,Hardware,,Print,,Productivity,,iPod Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #675: The MacNotables Centennial Celebration (Part 1) – iPods, Shareware, Maintenance and More http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-675-the-macnotables-centennial-celebration-part-1-ipods-shareware-maintenance-and-more/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-675-the-macnotables-centennial-celebration-part-1-ipods-shareware-maintenance-and-more/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:30:19 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=10 The MacNotables wanted to do something special to celebrate their 100th episode, and they succeeded, times three. Each member of the panel opted to deliver a Top 3 (or more) list of a topic of their choosing, and in typical MacNotables style, came up with some unusual, informative and entertaining topics. There was so much good information that just one show wouldn’t hold it all, hence our three-show Centennial extravaganza.

Jason Snell
Jason Snell

Andy Ihnatko
Andy Ihnatko

Christopher Breen
Christopher Breen

Ted Landau
Ted Landau

Bob
Bob LeVitus

Dennis Sellers
Dennis Sellers

Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner

The guests and topics for Part 1 include:

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-675-the-macnotables-centennial-celebration-part-1-ipods-shareware-maintenance-and-more/feed/ 0 98:48 The MacNotables wanted to do something special to celebrate their 100th episode, and they succeeded, times three. Each member of the panel opted to deliver ... The MacNotables wanted to do something special to celebrate their 100th episode, and they succeeded, times three. Each member of the panel opted to deliver a Top 3 (or more) list of a topic of their choosing, and in typical MacNotables style, came up with some unusual, informative and entertaining topics. There was so much good information that just one show wouldn't hold it all, hence our three-show Centennial extravaganza. Jason Snell Andy Ihnatko Christopher Breen Ted Landau Bob LeVitus Dennis Sellers Chuck Joiner The guests and topics for Part 1 include: Jason Snell - Top 3 Andy Ihnatko's Andy Ihnatko - Top 3 Things I Hate About All Podcasts In General That I Ignore Because I Enjoy Doing This Podcast So Much Bob LeVitus - Top 3 Shareware Programs Christopher Breen - Top 3 Favorite iPod Tips Ted Landau - Top 3 Things To Do When Things Go Wrong With Your Mac Dennis Sellers - Top 3 Apple News Stories Links: Synergy Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper LaunchBar SpamSieve Weeds Handbrake Time Machine MacFixIt DiskWarrior Data Rescue II Audio/Music,,Commentary,,Graphics/Photos,,Hardware,,Maintenance,,Podcasting,,Print,,Productivity,,Reviews,,Software,,Video,,Web,,iPod Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #672: Andy Ihnatko on Fully Loading Your iPod and the State of Media Content and Distribution http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-672-andy-ihnatko-on-fully-loading-your-ipod-and-the-state-of-media-content-and-distribution/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-672-andy-ihnatko-on-fully-loading-your-ipod-and-the-state-of-media-content-and-distribution/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:30:19 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=13 Andy IhnatkoThe superiority of the iPod as the portable data device of choice is on Andy Ihnatko’s mind as he talks about his upcoming book, “iPod Fully Loaded: If You’ve Got It, You Can iPod It,” from Wiley. Andy discusses how you can put virtually anything (databases, spreadsheets, video, audio and more) on your iPod, and turn it into so much more than just a music player. Then Andy and Chuck discuss the current state and future of free content on the web, pay-for podcasts, why they won’t shell out the money, and why it can be smarter to give content away than sell it.

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]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-672-andy-ihnatko-on-fully-loading-your-ipod-and-the-state-of-media-content-and-distribution/feed/ 0 46:33 The superiority of the iPod as the portable data device of choice is on Andy Ihnatko's mind as he talks about his upcoming book, ... The superiority of the iPod as the portable data device of choice is on Andy Ihnatko's mind as he talks about his upcoming book, "iPod Fully Loaded: If You've Got It, You Can iPod It," from Wiley. Andy discusses how you can put virtually anything (databases, spreadsheets, video, audio and more) on your iPod, and turn it into so much more than just a music player. Then Andy and Chuck discuss the current state and future of free content on the web, pay-for podcasts, why they won't shell out the money, and why it can be smarter to give content away than sell it. Links: The Mac OS X Tiger Book by Andy Ihnatko iPod Fully Loaded: If You've Got It, You Can iPod It by Andy Ihnatko NextUp.com - suite of text to speech and links to artificial voices for the Mac AT#38;T Natural Voices Cepstral.com The Ricki Gervais Show Penn Jillette's Penn Radio Podcast WaiterRant.net Audio/Music,,Commentary,,Podcasting,,Print,,Web,,iPod Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #671: Robin Williams Joins MacNotables http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-671-robin-williams-joins-macnotables/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-671-robin-williams-joins-macnotables/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:07:19 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=14 IRobin Williamsconic Macintosh and design author Robin Williams takes center stage as the newest member of the MacNotables panel. Robin talks about getting her start in publishing, her legendary books, her latest Mac project that focuses on iWeb and podcasting, and her latest non-Mac project that investigates whether a woman actually authored Shakespeare’s works. Describing herself as “pathologically practical,” Robin covers what drives her crazy in the worlds of both print and web publishing, her user group roots, why she co-founded the Santa Fe Macintosh User Group and much more.

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]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-671-robin-williams-joins-macnotables/feed/ 0 36:48 Iconic Macintosh and design author Robin Williams takes center stage as the newest member of the MacNotables panel. Robin talks about getting her start in ... Iconic Macintosh and design author Robin Williams takes center stage as the newest member of the MacNotables panel. Robin talks about getting her start in publishing, her legendary books, her latest Mac project that focuses on iWeb and podcasting, and her latest non-Mac project that investigates whether a woman actually authored Shakespeare's works. Describing herself as "pathologically practical," Robin covers what drives her crazy in the worlds of both print and web publishing, her user group roots, why she co-founded the Santa Fe Macintosh User Group and much more. Links: The Mac is Not a Typewriter, Second Edition by Robin Williams The Little Mac Book, Tiger Edition by Robin Williams Podcasting and Blogging with GarageBand and iWeb by Robin Williams Sweet Swan of Avon: Did a Woman Write Shakespeare? by Robin Williams Robin Williams Design Workshop (2nd Edition) More books by Robin Williams Guy Kawasaki's Blog Posting on Sweet Swan of Avalon Santa Fe Macintosh User Group Commentary,,Print,,Software Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #670: Jason Snell In Depth on the Mac Pro, In Love with the Internet, and In Control of The September Issue of Macworld Magazine http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-670-jason-snell-in-depth-on-the-mac-pro-in-love-with-the-internet-and-in-control-of-the-september-issue-of-macworld-magazine/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-670-jason-snell-in-depth-on-the-mac-pro-in-love-with-the-internet-and-in-control-of-the-september-issue-of-macworld-magazine/#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:07:19 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=15 Jason SnellMacworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell has spent some quality time with the new Mac Pro machines from Apple and gives us an in-depth report on his conclusions, including some thoughts on whether you should upgrade now or wait. Jason also reveals his feelings about the Internet, and why it is such an important part of his, and your, life, and gives you a brief preview of the September issue of Macworld magazine.

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]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-670-jason-snell-in-depth-on-the-mac-pro-in-love-with-the-internet-and-in-control-of-the-september-issue-of-macworld-magazine/feed/ 0 45:23 Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell has spent some quality time with the new Mac Pro machines from Apple and gives us an in-depth report on his ... Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell has spent some quality time with the new Mac Pro machines from Apple and gives us an in-depth report on his conclusions, including some thoughts on whether you should upgrade now or wait. Jason also reveals his feelings about the Internet, and why it is such an important part of his, and your, life, and gives you a brief preview of the September issue of Macworld magazine. Links: Macworld magazine MacFixIt MacInTouch Parallels Desktop World Wide Developer Conference Hardware,,Print,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #663: Jason Snell on the August Issue of Macworld Magazine, Apple Product Reliability, Game Coverage, What They Know When and More http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-663-jason-snell-on-the-august-issue-of-macworld-magazine-apple-product-reliability-game-coverage-what-they-know-when-and-more/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-663-jason-snell-on-the-august-issue-of-macworld-magazine-apple-product-reliability-game-coverage-what-they-know-when-and-more/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:40:19 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=22 Jason SnellMacworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses and expands on the content of the August issue of Macworld magazine. Jason examines how the Internet amplifies information, especially negative nformation and comments on the state of Apple’s product reliability. Having your Mac interact with Windows, how and why Macworld covers games, their plans for the future of gaming coverage, and the world of modding your Mac all draw Jason’s attention in this monthly review of Macworld’s print publication. In preparation for the World Wide Developers Conference, Jason and host Chuck Joiner talk about how and when all the MacNotables find out what Apple’s announcements will be.

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]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-663-jason-snell-on-the-august-issue-of-macworld-magazine-apple-product-reliability-game-coverage-what-they-know-when-and-more/feed/ 0 48:01 Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses and expands on the content of the August issue of Macworld magazine. Jason examines how the Internet amplifies information, especially ... Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses and expands on the content of the August issue of Macworld magazine. Jason examines how the Internet amplifies information, especially negative nformation and comments on the state of Apple's product reliability. Having your Mac interact with Windows, how and why Macworld covers games, their plans for the future of gaming coverage, and the world of modding your Mac all draw Jason's attention in this monthly review of Macworld's print publication. In preparation for the World Wide Developers Conference, Jason and host Chuck Joiner talk about how and when all the MacNotables find out what Apple's announcements will be. Links: Macworld magazine MacFixIt MacInTouch Parallels Desktop World Wide Developer Conference Commentary,,Print,,Reviews Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #662: Adam and Tonya Engst Discuss The Challenges of Book Packaging http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-662-adam-and-tonya-engst-discuss-the-challenges-of-book-packaging/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-662-adam-and-tonya-engst-discuss-the-challenges-of-book-packaging/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2006 14:11:19 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=23 Adam and Tonya Engst give us an under-the-cover look at packaging a book for print. No, not just authoring, but packaging it for print, including all the layout work, the many decisions required and why they make such a difference in the book you buy at Amazon. Adam and Tonya also talk about why authors would rather take on that additional responsibility, why many publishers are more than hesitant to give it up, and relate some of the stories that have given them both the experience and the battle scars to to take on the task.

Adam Engst
Adam Engst

Tonya Engst
Tonya Engst


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]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-662-adam-and-tonya-engst-discuss-the-challenges-of-book-packaging/feed/ 0 55:20 Adam and Tonya Engst give us an under-the-cover look at packaging a book for print. No, not just authoring, but packaging it for print, including ... Adam and Tonya Engst give us an under-the-cover look at packaging a book for print. No, not just authoring, but packaging it for print, including all the layout work, the many decisions required and why they make such a difference in the book you buy at Amazon. Adam and Tonya also talk about why authors would rather take on that additional responsibility, why many publishers are more than hesitant to give it up, and relate some of the stories that have given them both the experience and the battle scars to to take on the task. Adam Engst Tonya Engst Links: Tidbits Take Control O'Reilly Peachpit Books by Adam Books by Tonya Commentary,,Print,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #644: Jason Snell on Macworld This and Every Month http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-644-jason-snell-on-macworld-this-and-every-month/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-644-jason-snell-on-macworld-this-and-every-month/#comments Tue, 16 May 2006 11:06:01 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=41 Jason SnellMacworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses the content in this month’s Macworld magazine as well as how he and the Macworld editorial staff put together their outstanding content and how the mix is constantly changing to address the reader’s needs as well as the industry’s evolution. Jason also talks about the evolution of Macworld as both a print publication as well as a web site, and why they information providers, not just magazine publishers.

]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-644-jason-snell-on-macworld-this-and-every-month/feed/ 0 33:59 Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses the content in this month's Macworld magazine as well as how he and the Macworld editorial staff put together their ... Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses the content in this month's Macworld magazine as well as how he and the Macworld editorial staff put together their outstanding content and how the mix is constantly changing to address the reader's needs as well as the industry's evolution. Jason also talks about the evolution of Macworld as both a print publication as well as a web site, and why they information providers, not just magazine publishers. Commentary,,Print,,Web Chuck Joiner no No MacNotables #524: Photo Processing Services, Print Shop 2.0, Generic Ink and Who Mourns for Internet Explorer http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-524-photo-processing-services-print-shop-20-generic-ink-and-who-mourns-for-internet-explorer/ http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-524-photo-processing-services-print-shop-20-generic-ink-and-who-mourns-for-internet-explorer/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2005 11:03:01 +0000 Chuck http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/?p=86 The importance of the recently-released Print Shop 2.0, online photo processing service picks, whether to choose name-brand inks or generics for your printer and a discussion of the demise of Internet Explorer are all included in this edition.

Christopher Breen
Christopher
Breen		 Bob
Bob “Dr. Mac”
LeVitus
Jason
Snell		 Chuck Joiner
Chuck
Joiner


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]]> http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-524-photo-processing-services-print-shop-20-generic-ink-and-who-mourns-for-internet-explorer/feed/ 0 30:03 The importance of the recently-released Print Shop 2.0, online photo processing service picks, whether to choose name-brand inks or generics for your printer and a ... The importance of the recently-released Print Shop 2.0, online photo processing service picks, whether to choose name-brand inks or generics for your printer and a discussion of the demise of Internet Explorer are all included in this edition. Christopher Breen Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus Jason Snell Chuck Joiner Links: The End of Explorer Safari Enhancer Print Shop 2.0 Shutterfly Snapfish Kodak Turn pixels into prints: How to choose the best online photo service for your prints by Ben Long Mpix Macworld Digital Photography Superguide e-Book Ink4Art.com MacBrainiac Challenge Graphics/Photos,,Print,,Web Chuck Joiner no No