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Mark Fuccio of Tactics Sells High Tech discusses how tech has invaded the logistics and distribution markets, how it can help manage customer expectations, and why it can be the difference between success and failure. The challenges for startup companies are constantly shifting, and Mark gives us an update on what they are at the moment, and also puts some perspective on the Kickstarter phenomenon. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Apalon, the makers of Pimp Your Screen for iOS and Pimp Your Screen for Mac.Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as an 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 his web site or through Twitter. The post MacVoices #12115: Mark Fuccio On Tech in Logistics, Changing Startup Challenges and Kickstarter appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12115: Mark Fuccio On Tech in Logistics, Changing Startup Challenges and Kickstarter appeared first on MacVoices.

Matt Neuburg is back to help us all Take Control of Using Mountain Lion, and does just that with a new book that will help you get the most out of Apple’s newest version of the Mac OS. Matt discusses what Apple did that surprised him the most, the return of a lost feature, and new options for managing your documents. Matt explains how Mountain Lion has a variety of feature enhancements that amount to “taking the edge off Lion.” The discussion takes a philosophical turn as Matt puts Mountain Lion in perspective with past and possible future versions of the OS.Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+.   TidBITS Contributing Editor Matt Neuburg has been writing for the publication since 1991, concentrating on issues surrounding word processing, databases and text organization programs, scripting and innovative programming systems, and a variety of utilities. He has written some popular freeware programs, such as MemoryStick and NotLight. He has created the online documentation for a number of applications, such as Script Debugger and Opal. He has written books about programming Frontier, REALbasic, and AppleScript, and is the author of various Take Control ebooks. DropBoxTake Control of Using Mountain LionTake Control of Upgrading to Mountain LionTake Control of Apple Mail in LionTake Control of iCloud The post MacVoices #12114: Matt Neuburg Takes Control of Using Mountain Lion appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12114: Matt Neuburg Takes Control of Using Mountain Lion appeared first on MacVoices.

There are plenty of iPhone camera apps out there, but 645 Pro is different. Mike Hardaker of Jag.gr  discusses how their approach focuses on getting a better picture at creation rather than relying on post-processing. Leveraging the lessons learned by manufacturers of physical cameras, 645 Pro delivers more of a pro-camera interface, but that’s not all. With an option to save photos in dRAW—TIFF files and MAX-quality JPEGs, your photos will look better than ever before because of the lack of compression. Mike talks about how they were the first to offer that feature, his approach to crafting 645 Pro, and more. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Originally from the UK, although he hasn’t lived there since 1990, Mike Hardaker has spent most of his working life either in the media or in the technology business. Or, most frequently, some combination of the two. He trained as an IBM Systems Engineer, but pretty soon after that was working as a journalist. Over time he wrote half a dozen books, and became a magazine editor and publisher. In 2000, he co-founded the online media business AngloINFO with his wife, Wendy Wilson. He still sits on AngloINFO’s board, but stepped back from any hands-on involvement in 2010. Since that time, he’s been focused on his new startup Jag.gr. Jag.gr produces apps designed to help people take better photographs with their iPhones. You can follow them on Twitter or friend them on Facebook. 645 PRO – Michael Hardaker 6×6 – Michael Hardaker 6×7 – Michael Hardaker The post MacVoices #12113: Mike Hardaker Talks About 645 Pro, A Pro-Level iPhone Camera App appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12113: Mike Hardaker Talks About 645 Pro, A Pro-Level iPhone Camera App appeared first on MacVoices.

Podcasts have been back at the forefront, with the release of Apple’s Podcasts app. While it is a vast improvement over the iOS’ previous handling of podcasts, it is far from feature rich or flexible. Enter Seth McFarland and Downcast.. Downcast offers a wide variety of advanced, but accessible, features for the new and experienced podcast listener alike. Set discusses its feature set, including the benefits and challenges of iCloud syncing, streaming vs. downloading content, and why variable speed playback is so important, especially for one particular segment of the podcast audience. The combination of Apple and social media have created new opportunities for indie app developers; Seth discusses how those factors have affected him, and shares some plans for the future of Downcast. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Hover, my domain registrar of choice.Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group   Seth McFarland is the developer of Downcast, a podcast client for iOS devices. He is based out of Apex, North Carolina and has been a software developer for over 16 years. Seth jumped into mobile development to create the podcatcher that he wanted to use, which didn’t exist. You can learn more about Downcast in the iTunes App Store, on its web site, or on Facebook. The post MacVoices #12112: Seth McFarland Discusses Downcast, A Superior Podcast App appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12112: Seth McFarland Discusses Downcast, A Superior Podcast App appeared first on MacVoices.

Jim Sherhart, the Senior Marketing Manager for Drobo, joins us to talk about the latest additions to their mass storage products., the Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini. John walks us through the enhancements that make the Drobo 5D an even more impressive desktop solution, including Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity, support for both rotational and solid state drives, and other internal enhancements. The Drobo Mini is postured to be the go-to solution for those who need Drobo’s expandability and versatility in a more mobile form factor. Jim covers all this and the other features and enhancements of the new Drobos. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Hover, my domain registrar of choice.Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group The post MacVoices #12111: Jim Sherhart Introduces the Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12111: Jim Sherhart Introduces the Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini appeared first on MacVoices.

Just in time to help you make the transition, Joe Kissell discusses has newest book, Take Control of Upgrading to Mountain Lion. Joe covers who needs this book, some of the issues that users may unexpectedly find themselves confronting when making the switch to the latest version of the operating system, and why some of those were a surprise. Get ready…Mountain Lion is coming and Joe will help you get ready to be among the first to upgrade with no pain. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group Joe Kissell is the author of over two dozen Take Control ebooks, as well as a host of print books. He is a senior editor for TidBITS, and a Senior Contributor to Macworld. Keep up with him if you can on his personal blog, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter.Take Control of Upgrading to Mountain LionTake Control of Using Mountain LionTake Control of Apple Mail in LionTake Control of iCloudTake Control of Easy Mac BackupsTake Control of Maintaining Your MacTake Control of Troubleshooting Your MacTake Control of Speeding Up Your Mac The post MacVoices #12110: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Upgrading to Mountain Lion appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12110: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Upgrading to Mountain Lion appeared first on MacVoices.

Greg Scown of Smile joins us to discuss the newest capabilities they have added to their latest release, TextExpander 4. Greg explains the new options for “fill-in-the-blank” snippets, what they do, and why they have just become more powerful and easier to access than before. Greg also addresses the change in TextExpander distribution, why the new version is not available in the Mac App Store, why that doesn’t penalize their existing customers, and how the upgrade works regardless of where you purchased the application. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group Greg Scown is a partner and co-founder of Smile, developers of PDFpen and TextExpander. You can follow him on Twitter. The post MacVoices #12109: Greg Scown of Smile Covers The Capabilities and Distribution of TextExpander 4 appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12109: Greg Scown of Smile Covers The Capabilities and Distribution of TextExpander 4 appeared first on MacVoices.

To wrap up our WWDC coverage, we talked to John Brayton of Golden Hill Software about their application that downloads and backs up all of your Google applications, CloudPull. If you use and depend on Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Google Drive or Google Reader, your essential data is in the cloud and you don’t have a backup that is local and within your control. CloudPull changes that. John discusses how it works, how you can restore your data in the event of an emergency, and more. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group CloudPull – Golden Hill Software The post MacVoices #12108: WWDC 2012 – John Brayton of Golden Hill Software Backs Up Google Apps with CloudPull appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12108: WWDC 2012 – John Brayton of Golden Hill Software Backs Up Google Apps with CloudPull appeared first on MacVoices.

At WWDC, Mike Piatek-Jimenez of Gaucho Software introduces us to his software for weather buffs, Seasonality Core (Mac) and Seasonality Go (iPad). Mike discusses who uses his apps, both from the enthusiast and practical perspectives, how he got his start in weather, and how it is different from other weather apps. Getting U.S. domestic weather data is easy; getting international weather data is not; Mike talks about how he solves the problem, his impressions of the WWDC announcements, and more. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group   Seasonality Core – Gaucho Software, LLC. Seasonality Go – Gaucho Software, LLC. The post MacVoices #12107: WWDC 2012 – Mike Piatek-Jimenez Profiles Gaucho Software’s Seasonality Apps appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12107: WWDC 2012 – Mike Piatek-Jimenez Profiles Gaucho Software’s Seasonality Apps appeared first on MacVoices.

Developer Justin Miller discusses Apple’s map-related WWDC announcements from an informed perspective. His company, Development Seed, is in the cartographic business with MapBox. Justin covers what MapBox is, where its information comes from, and why you would want to seek them out if you have a need for a custom map solution, simple or complex. Being in the business, Justin has some thoughts on Apple’s entry into Maps, and tells us why he is excited about the future. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.LinksLinks 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes   MapBox – Development Seed The post MacVoices #12106: WWDC 2012 – Justin Miller of MapBox Discusses Their Products and Apple’s Map-Related Announcements appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12106: WWDC 2012 – Justin Miller of MapBox Discusses Their Products and Apple’s Map-Related Announcements appeared first on MacVoices.

Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software took some time off from a busy WWDC schedule to discuss his impressions of the keynote announcements, and a different perspective on the Mac Pro situation driven by changes in what we do and the power that Mac laptops deliver. Oliver also comments on why Apple’s combination both keeping up with the competition and innovating is so appealing to a developer, impressions of the new maps in iOS 6, and teases us with some information on the next release of FotoMagico. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media GroupOliver Breidenbach is the CEO of Boinx Software, headquartered in Puchheim, Germany. When not on the golf course, you can find Oliver on Twitter or Google+. BoinxTV – Boinx Software BoinxTV Home – Boinx Software FotoMagico 3 Home – Boinx Software FotoMagico Pro – Boinx Software The post MacVoices #12105: WWDC 2012 – Oliver Breidenbach’s WWDC Impressions and New Product Features Tease appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12105: WWDC 2012 – Oliver Breidenbach’s WWDC Impressions and New Product Features Tease appeared first on MacVoices.

At WWDC 2012, Alena Kudasheva of Vito Technology talks about their astronomy apps, Star Walk, Solar Walk, and their world fact application, Geo Walk HD. Characterized by intuitive interactivity, Star Walk is one of those show-off-your-iPad apps. Alena explains why it is a point of honor for them, why the stunning graphics of Solar Walk are so important, and why the fact that Geo Walk HD isn’t comprehensive is a good thing. How the Vito Technology team see themselves (hint: not as scientists), and why that may be a key advantage in creating their amazing products and more are shared in this interview. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group Star Walk – 5 Stars Astronomy Guide – Vito Technology Inc. Solar Walk – 3D Solar System model – Vito Technology Inc. Geo Walk HD – 3D World Fact Book – Vito Technology Inc. Solar Walk for Mac – 3D Solar System model – Vito Technology Inc. The post MacVoices #12104: WWDC 2012 – Alena Kudasheva of Vito Technology Takes Us On A Star Walk and More appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12104: WWDC 2012 – Alena Kudasheva of Vito Technology Takes Us On A Star Walk and More appeared first on MacVoices.

Joe Kissell has released Take Control of Apple Mail in Lion, much to our surprise. Joe explains why this book is a work of popular demand, and why it is a perfect time to cover this topic as we all look toward the next iteration of OS X, Mountain Lion. Joe gives us the background on how the book came together, why it won’t go out of date any time soon, and some of the changes between Apple Mail under Snow Leopard and under Lion. The lack of Apple documentation for Mail, a feature that is more than confusing, and why there are some features you don’t want to get attached to are all included in the wisdom Joe delivers. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.Links Subscribe to MacVoicesTV in iTunes 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group Joe Kissell is the author of over two dozen Take Control ebooks, as well as a host of print books. He is a senior editor for TidBITS, and a Senior Contributor to Macworld. Keep up with him if you can on his personal blog, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter.Take Control of Apple Mail in Lion Keyboard Maestro – Stairways Software Mail Act-On by InDev The post MacVoices #12102: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple Mail in Lion (and Beyond) appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12102: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple Mail in Lion (and Beyond) appeared first on MacVoices.

David Sparks is back with a new book, and more solid, practical advice. This time, David is helping us go Paperless. Why he did it, why it is for more that just the office and personal business, and what to do with your paper after you’ve scanned it are all covered, along with some planning you need to do before getting started. David also talks about his choice of Apple’s iBooks Author to do the project, why this is the first in a series of MacSparky Field Guides, and more.Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group David Sparks is a trial attorney who finally came out of the closet and admitted he was a nerd several years ago. David publishes MacSparky.com and is the co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast. David also writes occasionally for Macworld and has authored two books, Mac at Work and iPad at Work.Paperless – David Sparks in the Paperless (PDF version)Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500M Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner for the MacintoshFujitsu ScanSnap S1100 USB Mobile ScannerNeatDesk Desktop Scanner and Digital Filing System- MacintoshNeatWorks Digital Filing System Software for Mac Hazel by Noodlesoft The post MacVoices #12101: David Sparks Goes Paperless and Takes Us With Him appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12101: David Sparks Goes Paperless and Takes Us With Him appeared first on MacVoices.

Michael E. Cohen is uniquely qualified to be the author of the new Take Control of iBooks Author. He relates his part in producing some of the very first ebooks way back in the 1990′s, as well as the multimedia CD-ROMS of the day, and explains why those efforts were not as successful as some would have liked. iBooks Author puts an amazing amount of creative power in anyone’s hands; Michael talks about why it is so important that the first iteration of the product is geared toward teachers, but can be adapted by anyone, what kind of content it excels at, and more. Approachability, highlights and some of the background associated with publishing a book published with iBooks Author are also covered. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links 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 of MacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes MacLevelTen – The Mac Media GroupTake Control of iBooks Author (Take Control Web Site) Take Control of Getting Ready for iBooks Author – Michael E. CohenMichael E. Cohen has worked as a teacher, a programmer, a Web designer, a multimedia producer, and a certified usability analyst. He’s the author or co-author of several books, including The iPad Project Book, Apple Training Series: iLife (iLife ’09 Edition), Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard, and Take Control of PDFpen 5.  iBooks Author on the Mac App Store Take Control of Getting Ready for iBooks Author by Michael E. Cohen in the iTunes App Store The post MacVoices #12100: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of iBooks Author appeared first on MacVoices.The post MacVoices #12100: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of iBooks Author appeared first on MacVoices.