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At The Digital Experience by Pepcom in Las Vegas, Synology introduced a new entry level NAS model, the DS420J, which boasts an improved chip set. Klye Foster, Marketing Specialist, discusses the use cases for this model that range from document storage to media server, and what Synology services are ideal for this device. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:  - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss  - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron.

At The Digital Experience by Pepcom in Las Vegas, Fujitsu was showing the capabilities of their Catalina-ready flagship scanner, the ScanSnap IX1500. Bernie Schweiss, Vice President of Sales and Business Development demonstrated how you can scan straight from the scanner to your iPhone, discusses their cloud storage options, and covers their updated Happy Hacking electrostatic keyboard with USB-C and Bluetooth. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:  - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss  - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron.

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Jim Dalrymple is back to look at the stories of 2013 that will have lasting effects on the tech world. Apple, Microsoft, Blackberry and Yahoo are on the agenda…what they have done right, wrong, and what we can expect from them based on those decisions. Jim’s observations, made with his usual flair and humor, help us with the long-term view of the industry…something that gets far too little attention. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by Drobo - Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Get 10% off your Drobo at DroboStore.com using the code MV10.

Another MacJury convened to discuss yet another round of holiday gifts to give and to get. Once again, they range from the sort-of-expected to the completely off-the-wall, and who better to deliver both than the panel of Mark Fuccio, Jim M. Tanous and John C. Welch. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click “enter an offer code” under the pricing and put in the code “macvoices12” to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website.

Among his other titles, Bryan Chaffin is now a BitCoin miner. Is BitCoin the next major currency, or is it just a bit of nerdery that has caught the imagination of the Internet? In a conversation that is part economics lesson, part geekspeak  and part debate, Bryan takes us on a brief tour of the BitCoin world. Who’s making money, who’s making hardware, and what it all might (or might not) mean to you are on the table. Bryan also provide some insight in to iOS vs. Android when it comes to online commerce, market share reporting, and more. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to Squarespace.com/macvoices and click “enter an offer code” under the pricing and put in the code “macvoices12” to receive a 10% discount. Squarespace: Everything you need to create an exceptional website.

Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen goes with us on a deep dive into the subject of music. The discussion starts with music curation - automatic with Pandora, more human-based with iTunes Radio. Chris explains why he feels one is, at least for now, superior to the other, and why. From there, music distribution and appreciation, streaming vs. owning, Sonos and more all get thrown in the mix, along with a review of the online music services, and why Chris picks one over the rest.

Ted Landau updates us on his Macworld article on the Mac Pro, and the widespread attention and response it received. A few final thoughts on his position on Apple’s new top-end Mac, and then the discussion turns to Ted’s efforts to troubleshoot a Netflix issue, the results, and who says who is at fault. Finally, Chuck gets a little time on Dr. Landau’s couch to share some frustrating Windows’ experiences, and realize just how wonderfully spoiled Mac users are.

Deep in the middle of the holiday gift season, ideas for cool and unique gifts can become sparse. No need to resort to socks or sweaters, though. The third edition of our MacJury gift panels have added to the list of great products and services you can give the geek in your life. From unique takes on routine items to completely unexpected, great ideas are delivered by the panel of Kelly Guimont, Michael Johnston, Chuck La Tournous and host Chuck Joiner.

Mike Muhney, the CEO and co-founder of VIPOrbit, talked about their contact manager/relationship management apps last month, and promised to give a MacVoices viewer-only webinar to introduce the product. Mike is a man of his word, but trying to get everyone interested together in one place at the right time can be a challenge, so we recorded the session to be sure no one misses out on this guided tour of the Mac version of VIPOrbit. Download the free trial version for the Mac and follow along.

The second of our MacJury holiday gift panels convened just in time for the big shopping weekend, and deliver some…unique…picks. You’ll be both entertained and informed as the picks fly back and forth between Nancy Gravley, Michael T. Rose, Steve Sande and host Chuck Joiner.

Need some exciting, new and different gift ideas this holiday season? The MacJury is on the case with a list of gifts that runs the gamut from expensive to affordable, practical to extravagant, and all points in between. The first of our holiday gift guides is presented by the panel of Jeff Gamet, Jean MacDonald, Brett Terpstra and host Chuck Joiner.

Adam and Tonya Engst unveiled their first Take Control book ten years ago, in a world that was barely getting used to the idea of ebooks. Today, Take Control has influenced the way ebooks are created, and the standards to which they are held. In a bonus-length interview, Adam and Tonya talk about the origins of the Take Control series, why “series” is such an important concept, and why they take their craft so seriously. Why “Take Control” and not some other series title? How has the production process evolved over time and why? Which book really needs some extra attention from readers? All that and more in this passionate and fun discussion.

David Sparks has a new MacSparky Field Guide, simply titled Email. What is there left to say about email? Plenty. David talks about why he was anxious to put his stamp on this topic, bringing a fresh perspective to a “tactical email strategy.” From filters to rules, outside services to new tools, David provides some specific examples from the book, explains why he felt it was important to include interviews from some real-world, high-profile users, and shares some of his personal strategies.

At Macworld | iWorld 2012, Jeremiah Fowler of MacKeeper discusses their bundle of sixteen utilities that helps keep your Mac running smoothly, protects you from the bad guys' efforts and more. Including security system clean-up, optimization, an uninstaller to name a few, consider MacKeeper when making a system utilities package decision.