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On the show floor at Macworld | iWorld 2012, Nik Fletcher of Realmac Software talks about their new to-do iOS app, Clear, which sports a super-clean, intuitive user interface, the state of their flagship web site creation tool Rapidweaver and what to expect in the next version. The video version of this episode is available [...]

At Macworld 2012, Dan Wood of Karelia Software shows off the newest features of Sandvox, their web site creation tool that makes authoring great-looking and fully functional web sites easy. With Lion enhancements, new photo options and more, this is the best version of Sandvox yet. The audio-only version of this episode is available on [...]

One of the many new exhibitors we’re talking to on The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 is Michael Jardine, co-founder of Left Coast Logic. Michael explains the vision behind their products and how each fits into that vision,including ScrapBook, SmartDay, SmartCal and SmartPlans, why they made the choice to observe standards in calendaring and [...]

The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 starts in Paris for Joe Kissell, who is busy preparing for the two sessions he will present at the show. First, Joe previews his session that focuses on Apple’s voice recognition software, Siri, and outlines some of the things he will talk about, both mainstream and advanced. Joe [...]

The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 makes a MacNotables stop for a conversation with Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen, who is once again coordinating the speakers and activities on the Macworld Live Stage on the exhibit hall floor. Chris discusses who will be there speaking, what they will be talking about, and appropriate attire [...]

If The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 had a map, it was probably created with Ortelius from Mapdiva. Jill Saligoe-Simmel and Graham Cox talk about their unique cartography application, and why it takes a specialized tool set to successfully draw a map. Mapdiva doesn’t just do maps, however. Artboard is an approachable vector drawing [...]

Our next stop on The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 is to chat with Jean MacDonald and Philip Goward of Smile. Taking a developer’s perspective toward Macworld | iWorld, they explain what Smile gets out of its show floor presence, and it is so much that they will have two different booths at this [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

The last show of our Macworld 2011 coverage summarizes the week, thanks a whole lot of people, and includes a little fun from start to finish. The audio-only version of this episode is available on MacVoices. MacVoicesTV at Macworld 2011 has been brought to you by: Links Chuck Joiner on Twitter The MacVoices Group Subscribe [...]

The Cirque du Mac party was a much-anticipated event at Macworld 2011, with the annual appearance of the Macworld All-Star Band. Enjoy a highlight of Macworld week, and the after-hours musical efforts of (in alphabetical order): Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, Paul Kent, Chuck La Tournous, Bob LeVitus and Duane Straub.

At Macworld 2011, members of The Mac Roundtable take the Macworld Live Stage to discuss the future of the Mac OS. Participants include: Victor Cajiao – The Typical Mac User Podcast John Chambers – The One Minute Tip Katie Floyd – Mac Power Users Chuck Joiner – The MacVoices Group Don McAllister – ScreenCastsOnline Joseph [...]

As the show floor starts to thin out at Macworld 2011, we caught Jeff Gamet from The Mac Observer for a quick chat about this year’s show, how it went, who showed up and why, and where it is going in the future. Jeff comments on what show-goers and exhibitors came away with, and looks [...]

At Macworld 2011, Jon Bradley of Mophie updates us on their latest crop of juice pack iPhone cases. Jon shows off the juice pack air that keeps your iPhone going all day, and the juice pack plus that keeps it going all weekend, both available for the AT&T and Verizon iPhones. New to Mophie this [...]

From Macworld 2011, Anthony Palermo of Dolly Drive introduces us to their cloud backup service that is unique because it uses Apple’s Time Machine interface. With more and more users becoming familiar with Time Machine functionality, Dolly Drive can be a logical extension to your backup strategy. Anthony explains the current state of Dolly Drive, [...]

At a rare short break in the action at the Audioengine booth at Macworld 2011, Brady Bargenquast shows off the various high quality desktop audio options they offer, including speakers, amps, sub woofers and wireless connectivity. Even on a noisy tradeshow floor, the Audioengine quality can be distinguished. The audio-only version of this episode is [...]

At Macworld 2011, we caught up with Melody Akhtari who won last year’s Drobo “Spirit of Macworld ” video contest. This year she is the co-hostess of SGNL, a video show about Sony products. Melody tells us how it happened, what else she’s up to, and how she’ll decide her next career move. The audio-only [...]

From Macworld 2011, Ken Ray of Mac OS Ken, explains why he was so impressed with the Macworld Industry Forum, how he sees Macworld evolving, and what he found most important. Ken also talks about why he decided to do a live show, his habits as a Mac user and more. The audio-only version of [...]

From the GelaSkins booth at Macworld 2011, Cale Fair of GelaSkins and Mark Fuccio of Drobo talk about how GelaSkins lets you make your Drobo, or almost any of your Apple devices, something unique. Select from thousands of designs provided by GelaSkins’s artists, National Geographic, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics or upload your own. Cale [...]

At Macworld 2011, Omaha Sternberg of iGame Radio talks about her part in the “Parenting in the Age of the Internet” panel, and shares her perspective on gaming and Macworld. She points out the obvious but often overlooked indicators that reveal how important games are in the Mac and iOS spaces, and shares her current [...]

At Macworld 2011, Igor Zhadanov of Readdle profiles their family of iDevice apps, including PDF Expert that lets you fill out forms on your iDevice, ReaddleDocs, that handles document viewing and management; Scanner Pro that lets your iPhone camera act as a document scanner, and Calendars, a Google Calendar client. The audio-only version of this [...]

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Lee Adams of soundmatters shows off the foxl, their pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker. Lee explains how they get around the inevitable trade-off between size and sound by using the battery as the woofer, and how it can be used powered or portable, tethered or wireless. The audio-only version of [...]

ZAGG scored a “Best of Show” award at Macworld 2011 with their ZAGGmate iPad case and optional keyboard. Jason Melville explains how the ZAGGmate offers protecting while in transit, and improved function when in use, including the ability to angle for typing, viewing or other activities, and the addition of a Bluetooth keyboard to facilitate [...]

From a very busy Aquafadas booth at Macworld 2011, Matthieu Kopp explains how they are providing a variety of tools for digital publication and digital distribution. Working with a currently unreleased plug-in for Adobe InDesign, Matthieu shows just how easy it can be to create a rich-media magazine-type document, then distribute it to the iPad, [...]

At Macworld 2011, Paul Kafasis of Rogue Amoeba provides his thoughts on the show before updating us on the newest version of their audio-anywhere utility, AirFoil 4. Not just for iTunes music, Paul explains how Airfoil will send your Mac’s audio to your iOS devices, other computers, and even your Apple TV home theater. The [...]

Suffering from weak cell phone signal on your iPhone? At Macworld 2011, Katie McNamara of Wi-Ex explains how the zBoost can boost your signal for both voice and data. Whether you mount the antenna inside or outside your house, zBoost will seamlessly help give you better coverage in your home or even in your car. [...]

A notable stop in the Mobile Apps Showcase at Macworld 2011 was the apps-and-more booth, where Apps and More showed off their add-ons for your iDevice that turn it into a cuckoo clock, beersongs, an app that let you get into the spirit of Octoberfest, and their vocal prowess with the latter. The audio-only version [...]

In the High Resolution Technologies booth at Macworld 2011, Michael Hobson explains how their HRT iStreamer improves the sound of the music coming from your Mac or iDevice. An external digital-to-analog converter and interface, the iStreamer provides superior sound just by plugging it in. The audio-only version of this episode is available on MacVoices. This [...]

A booth that drew lots of attention at Macworld 2011 was iGrill. Chris Allen tells us why their Bluetooth meat thermometer makes more sense than one would think at first glance. With the companion iOS app, you can keep track of your meat’s doneness without having to actually be there. Chris reviews the features and [...]

In the Smile booth at Macworld 2011, Greg Scown talks about the choices both they and their customers make when buying apps through Apple’s Mac App Store or direct from them. Greg explains the benefits and tradeoffs of each option, making it clear that here are no bad choices. Greg also updates us on the [...]

In the Other World Computing booth at Macworld 2011, Chris Haeffner shows off their new “three screen” OWC Media Center Solution that puts together an OWC mass-storage solution with a variety of separately available software solutions to provide a full-featured home theater. Chris walks us through the software involved, how they pre-set everything, and the [...]

Taking home a “Best of Show” award for the second year in a row, Peter Skinner of Ten One Design talks about the Fling in their booth at Macworld 2011. The Fling adds a simple but very effective analog game controller to your iPad that can be removed at any time. Peter explains how it [...]

Picking up one of the “Best of Show” awards at Macworld 2011, Rahul Shetty of Global Delight explains the simplicity and utility of their new product, Boom. Want your music louder on your Mac? How about the audio from any application or web site? Boom makes it easy, increasing volume up to 400% with no [...]

In a different setting at Macworld 2011, Oliver Breidenbach, the CEO of Boinx Software, talks about their latest offering. BoinxTV Home brings the power of BoinxTV to the home, turning your Mac into a video production studio. Boinx has been careful to keep all the fun stuff in the home version, including green screen effects, [...]

In the MacPractice booth at Macworld 2011, Mark Hollis updates us on recent developments in medical practice administration, including the High Tech Act which makes funding available to physicians for conversion to electronic medical records. MacPractice is the only medical office software ready and able to help practitioners get those funds. Mark reviews that capability, [...]

From the show floor at Macworld 2011, Jean MacDonald of Smile and Mark Fuccio of Drobo talk about how their companies have become an active, supporting part of the Mac community, how it happened, why it happened, and the benefits they reap from it. While one is hardware and one is software, Drobo and Smile [...]

In one of the best demos at Macworld 2011, Tim Angel of ZooGue shows off the stability of their Case Genius iPad case by dribbling it. Case Genius will put your iPad at any angle, strap it to your hand or to an airline seat and more. The audio-only version of this episode is available [...]

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Paul Chadha of Recosoft shows off the latest addition to their document conversion arsenal, ID2Office. Seamlessly converting Adobe InDesign documents to work in Microsoft Office, ID2Office works as an InDesign plug-in, provides fully editable text and graphics, and does it all in only a few seconds. The audio-only [...]

IIn the Vimeo booth at At Macworld 2011, Matt Schwarz explains why Vimeo is the perfect video sharing solution for home movies as well as feature film-type projects. Covering groups, channels and methods of delivery to viewers, Matt highlights the generous upload specs for both the normal and pro accounts, covers their position on Flash [...]

At Macworld 2011, Andy Ihnatko of The Chicago Sun-Times explains where he was for the first two and a half days of the show, and what caught his attention before he got there. Andy also talks about the importance of Macworld, and how it provides a platform for people with ideas to get the word [...]

On the show floor at at Macworld 2011, Johan-Till Broer of Navigon talks about the latest version of their iPhone and now iPad navigation app, Navigon Mobile Navigator. Now fully compatible with the iPad and taking advantage of the larger screen with features such as split screens and Active Lane Assistant, Navigon strengthens their position [...]

At Macworld 2011, Kiersten Moffat of Dexium talks about two of their new products. The Visible G, a smart iPhone charger that saves power once the attached iPhone charges, and provides visible feedback on the status of charge right in the cord, using EL lighting. Dexium’s Super-Juice iPhone Case gives your iPhone 4 more staying [...]

At Macworld 2011 in the Nuance booth, Peter Mahoney, Senior Vice President & General Manager, covers their place in the Mac market, both on the Mac with Dragon Dictate and on the iPhone with the free apps, Dragon Dictation and Dragon Search. Now you can have a full, two-way conversation with your Mac; Peter discusses [...]

In the BusyMac booth at Macworld 2011, John Chaffee shows off BusyToDo, their iOS app that automatically syncs your task list in iCal or BusyCal using Apple’s MobileMe. John explains both the capabilities and requirements of the system, and how it will help you keep up with your busy schedule. The audio-only version of this [...]

In the Other World Computing booth at Macworld 2011, Grant Dahlke once again shows what a stunning difference an SSD (solid state drive) can make in computing performance. Grant shows off OWC’s Mercury Extreme Pro drives that make your MacBook Air the fast Mac laptop you’ve ever used. The audio-only version of this episode is [...]

On the show floor at Macworld 2011, Jessica Pascual of Kanex talks about their cabling solutions that provide HDMI connections, audio and video, for almost any Mac without additional adapters or expense. The audio-only version of this episode is available on MacVoices. This edition of MacVoicesTV is brought to you by:

From the show floor at Macworld 2011, Gretchen Cathey of the Worth Ave.. Group explains why your homeowner’s insurance isn’t enough when it comes to your Mac, iPhone or iPad, from both a value and peril perspective. Find out how affordable protection for your iPhone or iPad can be for things such as broken screens, [...]

At Macworld 2011, Brad Lowe of SuperSync demonstrates how easy it is to keep multiple iTunes libraries current and in sync, whether it is just across your home or office, or across the globe. Brad covers the feature set of SuperSync that goes far beyond just syncing, covering music recovery from your iDevice and more. [...]

The folks at CodeWeavers decided to do something different for the release of Impersonator, the tenth edition of CrossOver Mac, and selected the show floor at Macworld 2011 to do it. CodeWeavers” Chief Operating Officer Jon Parshall, dressed in drag, describes the advantages of not having Windows involved in running Windows programs from both a [...]

In the Sanho booth at Macworld 2011, Hendrick Heyrman talks about how they were able to overcome their disagreement with Apple regarding the MagSafe Connector and find a simple, affordable and legal way to connect their HyperJuice external MacBook and MacBook Pro batteries, giving you hours of power anywhere you happen to be. The audio-only [...]

On the Macworld Live stage at Macworld 2011, a panel of Mac technologists discuss the challenges of raising children in a connected world that is constantly changing. Social media use, gaming, cell phone use,texting, balancing tech with real world activities, and how much tech is too much or not enough are all discussed by the [...]

At Macworld 2011, Jake Ehrlich and Leo Vassershten of BulletTrain show off the BulletTrain Express, a chassis that fits an Apple Wireless Keyboard and a Apple Magic Trackpad into an ergonomic, unified surface for controlling your Mac remotely, whether it is in front of you on your desktop or across the room in your home [...]

From the show floor at Macworld 2011, Giulia Giovanelli of Canson shows off the latest improvements to Papershow, their technology that provides inexpensive paper-to-display capabilities for everyone. Papershow is now focusing on the education market, providing a means of sharing what’s on paper with everyone in the classroom affordably. Giulia explains the benefits for both [...]

In the Parat Solutions booth at Macworld 2011, Peter Jauss introduces us to the PARASYNC, a 20-slot iPod dock that will charge and sync up to 20 iPod nano, iPod touch or iPod classic units at one time. Peter explains how not just schools, but museums and even cruise ships are using this product to [...]

At Macworld 2011, Niel Levonius, , Director of Corporate Strategy for AltiGen, introduces the iFusion, a dock for the iPhone that turns it into your home or office phone, with charging, speakerphone, wired handset, and audio capabilities all built-in. The audio-only version of this episode is available on MacVoices. This edition of MacVoicesTV is sponsored [...]