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The 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Kirk McElhearn and Wally Cherwinsi, and run from books to iPhone accessories, Mac, iOS and iPad software to AirTags, audio choices to connectivity. And some surprises as well.

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MacVoices 2022 Holiday Gift Guide - Master List on MacVoices site

MacVoices 2022 Holiday Gift Guide on Flipboard (available on the web but best viewed in the Flipboard app on Mac or the iOS/iPadOS Flipboard app).

Kirk McElhearn’s Picks:

My Window - David Hockney https://amzn.to/3BIMSYP

Waltr by Softorino

Peak Design Mobile Everyday Case iPhone 14 Pro https://amzn.to/3V7LRAz

Belkin iPhone Mount with MacSafe for Mac notebooks https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HQ642ZM/A/belkin-iphone-mount-with-magsafe-for-mac-notebooks

Bandbreite https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bandbreite/id1528561380

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - 18 Ports, 98W Charging, 3x Thunderbolt 4 40Gb/s, 5 x USB-A, 3 x USB-C (10Gb/s), 2.5GbE, Single 8K or Dual 6K 60Hz Displays https://amzn.to/3FCLKXR

Wally Cherwinski’s Picks:

MacPaw

Readdle

Skylum Software

elago Shuffle Case Compatible with Apple AirTags Case https://amzn.to/3W7IevG

Classic Mac Ice Cube Mold https://cozy-industries.com/collections/shop/products/drink-different

Custom Portrait by Nitrozac of Joy of Tech http://www.geekculture.com/geekculturestore/webstore/nitroportraits.html

Kirk McElhearn in Joy of Tech: http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/1009.html

The Best of The Joy of Tech https://amzn.to/3YwNBpO

Chuck Joiner’s Picks:

Audioengine A5+ Plus Powered Speaker https://amzn.to/3YtQ2th

Anker PowerConf C200 2K Mac Webcam, Webcam for Laptop, Computer Camera, with AI-Noise Canceling Microphones, Stereo Mics, Adjustable Field of View, Low-Light Correction, Built-in Privacy Cover https://amzn.to/3YzSz4W

GRID Deconstructed and Framed iPhones and other gear https://gridstudio.cc/collections/grid-apple

Flipper Big Button Remote for Seniors, Elderly - Universal TV https://amzn.to/3FxPY2W

Guests:

Wally Cherwinski is a Videographer based in Ottawa, Canada. Originally trained as a scientist, he spent a portion of his career in research and teaching at the University of Cambridge, England while doubling as a freelance photographer and writer. Later, he joined Canada's National Research Council and spent many years managing communications for the Canadian Space Program. Find some of his work on his YouTube channel.

Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter.

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Just hours after the Apple 4th quarter earnings call, Mark Fuccio and host Chuck Joiner connected to discuss Apple’s performance, the analysts reactions, and why some of it was surprising. Factors influencing Apple’s performance, their messaging, and one item that seems to be largely overlooked by the tech press were on the agenda.

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Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter on LinkedIn.

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Apple Earnings Call - recording

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The discussion with Jeff Gamet on a recent edition of The Mac Show on The British Tech Network finishes off thoughts on the smart assistants we use before turning to why one of us uses Clipboard Managers extensively and one hasn’t found a reason to do so, in spite of the fact that he has one installed.

Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds.

Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to Smart Assistance 03:47 Clipboard Managers Unveiled 10:03 The Power of Clipboard History 14:29 Exploring Shelf Utilities 19:54 Live Chat Innovations 22:02 Cool Tech Picks 27:43 Inktober Creativity Challenge 37:53 The Art of Drawing 41:32 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Links:

Shure MV7+ Podcast Dynamic Microphone https://amzn.to/3AuHifn

Guests:

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., @[email protected] on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby highlights privacy concerns with Plex, QR codes, and the 23andMe hack. Plex's mistake in sharing viewing summaries without consent is discussed. The conversation touches on QR code risks, cautioning against blind scanning, and the 23andMe hack, emphasizing skepticism and informed decision-making.

This edition of MacVoices is supported by the MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides. Holiday conversations and great gear picks by our panelists. Check them out: http://MacVoices.com/HolidayGiftGuides

Chapters:

0:01:29 Privacy in Viewing Choices 0:02:06 Opt-out vs Opt-in: A Poor Decision by Plex 0:04:05 Consensus: Opt-in Should Have Been the Choice 0:04:52 Different Devices for Running Plex Servers 0:07:07 Different use cases for Plex interface 0:08:25 Hybrid approach: owning discs and streaming convenience 0:11:54 Organizing Media with Drobo and Mac Mini 0:13:47 Be cautious with QR codes to avoid hacking 0:15:38 QR Code Preview: A Helpful Tool for Link Previews 0:15:57 Beware of Suspicious Sites and URLs 0:17:12 23andMe Hack: Bigger Than Initially Indicated 0:18:26 Sharing Feature Leads to Massive Data Breach 0:22:27 Morally Suspect Practices of Genetic Database Companies 0:24:59 Henrietta Lacks and the Lack of Consent in Medical Research

Links:

Plex Users Fear New Feature Will Leak Porn Habits to Their Friends and Family https://www.404media.co/plex-users-fear-discover-together-week-in-review-feature-will-leak-porn-habits-to-their-friends-and-family/

How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-qr-code-hacks-avoid/

23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 million users https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/04/23andme-confirms-hackers-stole-ancestry-data-on-6-9-million-users

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 [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], and on his blog, Trending At Work.

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 @[email protected].

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

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., @[email protected] on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly...

A new partnership between OverDrive and their app Libby and the Sonos smart speakers will let you listen to audiobooks from your local library. Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist for Overdrive, tells us how it works, how you can take advantage of their service, even if your local library is closed during the lockdown, and how listening to audiobooks through Sonos changes the experience.

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Guests:

Adam Sockel is an Integrated Marketing Specialist at OverDrive. In his 9+ years with company he has helped promote their award-winning reading app Libby to millions of readers around the world. He is a co-host of the popular Professional Book Nerds, a twice a week book recommendation and author interview podcast presented by OverDrive.

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