A few days before the new edition of my book was published, Chuck Joiner of [MacVoices][*] and I sat down for our usual new book release tête-à-tête. As is customary, Chuck asked a series of questions about what was new in the book and the apps it covered, and, as is also customary, I tried…
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Joe and Chuck Joiner Openly Discuss Privacy
On [MacVoices][1], Joe visits with Chuck Joiner to discuss the current state of online privacy. Drink the Kool-Aid with Joe (literally), as he lets you know what you can (and can’t) do about the proliferating risks that populate today’s privacy landscape. Bears, border agents, and bad actors in the VPN game highlight this important, and…
Picture Jeff on MacVoices Again
To commemorate the latest update to his book, Jeff shares the frame with Chuck Joiner of [MacVoices][1] in an interview in which he contrasts Apple’s privacy approach to image analysis with Google’s, helps Chuck develop useful search strategies for his own collection, and exposes some of the little-known AI capabilities of Photos (when Jeff says,…
Opening a Playlist Window in iTunes 12.6
iTunes 12.6 adds a feature that has been absent for a few years, the ability to open a playlist in its own window. To make this happen, Control-click the playlist name in the sidebar and choose Open in New Window from the contextual menu.
A New Look for the MiniPlayer
In iTunes 12.6, Apple has given a facelift to the MiniPlayer, that small window that can replace your iTunes window while you listen to music. For details, read the Kirkville blog post [iTunes 12.6 Overhauls the MiniPlayer Window][]. []: http://www.kirkville.com/itunes-12-6-overhauls-the-miniplayer-window/
Multi-device Movie Rentals Made Easier
In iTunes 12.6, Apple has added a long-awaited “rent once, watch anywhere” function. You can now start watching an iTunes Store rental movie on your Apple TV at home and then finish it on your next morning’s bus commute by streaming it on your iPhone. Previously, you could transfer rentals made on your Mac to…
Joe Paperlessly Documents His Revised Book on MacVoices
Joe, sporting a refreshed version of his purple “Joehawk,” returns to [MacVoices][*] to fill Chuck Joiner in on what is new in his latest revision to the paperless office book, including information on new scanners (book scanners seem to be hot these days), revised scripts, a fresh look at online services that help with your…
Kirk Riffs on the Second Edition
Kirk and Chuck Joiner of [MacVoices][] discuss what’s new in the second edition of Kirk’s book (including coverage of new features and new interfaces for older features), why splitting iTunes into separate apps may not be practical, and tips for classical music management. []: http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-17072-kirk-mcelhearn-updates-itunes-12-faq-answers-itunes-questions/
Updated Presets in HandBrake 1.0
Video-ripping app [HandBrake][1] has finally reached version 1.0 — actually 1.0.2 as of this writing. With that comes a few minor changes, but the most significant for readers of “Take Control of Apple TV” are the new presets. The now-legacy AppleTV 3 preset I recommended in the book is still there, but you should instead…
Joe explains the “most fun” book about death you’ll read this year
Ignore the purple hair (or, like us, revel in its sublime beauty) as you listen to Joe explain to Chuck Joiner of [MacVoices][*] how he came to write this book. Though you won’t hear Blue Öyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” playing in the background, the tips and tactics Joe offers for controlling your digital…