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MacVoicesTV #1196: Andy Ihnatko on The State of Internet Video Delivery and Apple

Chuck — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:15:30 +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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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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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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MacVoicesTV #1195: Bob LeVitus Plays Santa with Holiday Gift Ideas

Chuck — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:00:48 +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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MacVoicesTV #1194: Gilles BianRosa of Fanhattan Discusses How They Find The Media You Want…Wherever It Is

Chuck — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:10:47 +0000

With the ever-increasing number of services offering movies, TV shows and more, it can be difficult to find what you want when you want it. Enter Fanhattan. Gilles BianRosa, CEO of Fanhattan explains how their service locates the movies, TV shows and more that you want to see, tells you how they are available (rent, buy, stream, etc.), and in many cases, lets you start watching right away, especially on an iDevice. Fanhattan goes beyond that, though, and connects you with all sorts of related content and materials to supplement your experience. Gilles covers all that, the future of Fanhattan on our televisions, and more.

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Gilles BianRosa is currently the CEO of Fanhattan. Prior to that, he was with McKinsey and Company in Palo Alto, California, where he led mission-critical initiatives related to product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies for venture-backed and “academy” technology companies including Microsoft, HP, BEA, SAP. Before joining McKinsey, Gilles was instrumental in the launch of Vivendi’s media and services Internet platform for health professionals. Early in his career, Gilles founded MileStone, a software company serving the retail industry. Gilles advises the FCC on internet policies, and is a frequent speaker at leading industry events, including CES, MIP, NATPE. He holds a MS in Computer Science from EPITA School of Engineering in Paris, and an MBA from Harvard University.

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MacVoicesTV #1172: Jeff Carlson on Getting to Know the iPad and iOS 5

Chuck — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:06:33 +0000

In the first of a two part interview to discuss his latest books, Jeff Carlson offers advice from Meet the iPad and iOS 5 to help new and experienced users alike get the most out of the device. How he approached the subject, how iOS 5 has transformed the iPad experience, some favorite apps to get the new iPad owner involved, and whether this is really a post-PC device are all part of the discussion.

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Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson on Twitter) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a senior editor for the weekly electronic newsletter TidBITS , and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photoshop Elements Techniques. He is also the author of The iPad 2 Pocket Guide, The iMovie ’11 Project Book, and Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide. He believes there’s never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory.

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MacVoicesTV #1169: An Eclectic Discussion with Jim Dalrymple at HAC

Chuck — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:15:23 +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.

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MacVoicesTV #1165: Tonya Engst on How iOS 5 Will Affect Publishers of All Kinds, Advertisers and Consumers

Chuck — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Tonya Engst saw the WWDC keynote announcements through a publisher’s eyes, and shares her thoughts on what things like Reader in Safari and the NewsStand app will mean for everyone involved. TidBITS is available through a number of channels now (at least one of which we didn’t know about until Tonya told us). Tonya talks about what it will mean for their distribution model, and why Apple may be able to calm the maelstrom that has been the delivery of iOS content and ebooks. Switching sides, Tonya also provides some perspective on these changes from the advertiser and consumer perspectives, names her favorite WWDC announcement, and what we will remember about iOS 5 in the distant future.

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MacVoicesTV #1157: Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus on Incredible iPad Apps and iPad for Dummies

Chuck — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:45:33 +0000

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is back to catch us up with his two latest books, Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies and iPad For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)), tell us about why some apps are great no matter how new or old they are and names some favorites and some classics. Bob also talks about his upcoming user group appearances in his Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour.

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MacVoicesTV #1156 – Jeff Carlson on Taking Control of iPad Media

Chuck — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:30:05 +0000

Jeff Carlson has been busy updating his Take Control of iPad Media to the second edition, and talks about the changes iOS 4.3, Airplay and the iPad 2 have brought to Apple’s tablet. If you want to get the most from your iPad 1 or iPad 2, find out how new and optimized tools for media conversion, key apps and the evolution of the platform has made it an even more capable and useful device.