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MacNotables #688: Jim Dalrymple on the Eddy Awards, December Mac News and Gift Ideas Updated: 2006-12-20 10:15:19 Description: Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral discusses the selection process involved in the Macworld Editor’s Choice Awards (the Eddys) and the volume of Mac news and product announcements at a traditionally slow time of year. Jim also talks about why gifts made o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables Listener Update: New Web Site and New Subscription Feed Updated: 2006-12-03 06:15:19 Description: The MacNotables have a new web site and a new RSS feed! Be sure to visit the site and sample the new commenting options, site language translation and more. More importantly, be sure to subscribe to our brand new RSS feed so you don't miss a single e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #687: The MacNotables Roast The Microsoft Zune Updated: 2006-11-27 11:15:19 Description: MacNotables Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner keep away the winter chill by roasting the newly released Microsoft Zune, the latest in a long line of iPod killer candidates. The panel discusses why the Zune is more likely to help sell iPods ra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #686: Adam and Tonya Engst on Tech Support for 7-Year Olds and Parenting Challenges in the Information Age Updated: 2006-11-15 11:15:19 Description: Adam and Tonya Engst are back in a freewheeling edition that includes a discussion of the challenges of the Macintosh interface for children (especially one particular 7-year old), and the role of personal computers in today's parenting. The Mac powe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #685: Christopher Breen Goes In-Depth on the new iPod shuffle, Discusses His New Mac Pro and Talks About Getting Into Digital Photography Updated: 2006-11-13 11:15:19 Description: Christopher Breen delivers an in-depth look at the new iPod shuffle, including a discussion of the hiss issue and why, finally, we may have an iPod that is too small. Chris also talks about his new Mac Pro and why his Macworld co-workers (and you) wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #684: MacMania Redux, Aperture Update, New iPod Shuffles, and MacBook Pro Drive Speeds with Dan Frakes, Andy Ihnatko and Ted Landau Updated: 2006-11-09 11:15:19 Description: The MacNotables were well represented on the recent MacMania Geek Cruise. Dan Frakes, Andy Ihnatko and Ted Landau join host Chuck Joiner to talk about the experience and why they would go again in a second. The panel share some stories from the cruis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #683: Jason Snell on the Macworld Gear Guide, iTunes 7, the Slingbox and MacAddict's Transition to Mac|Life Updated: 2006-11-03 11:15:19 Description: Jason Snell discusses the soon-to-be-delivered annual gear guide edition of Macworld magazine, some of the picks, and why they don't limit themselves to strictly Mac products. This issue also covers iTunes 7, and Jason and Chuck discuss why the impro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #682: Dennis Sellers on Mac OS Licensing, Spotlight Improvements, Internet Addiction and Becoming an Analyst Updated: 2006-11-01 11:15:19 Description: Dennis Sellers of Macsimum News discusses the latest, "Apple should license the Mac OS" report, his thoughts on why Apple needs to enhance Spotlight to compete with Google, the "threat" of Internet addiction, and his ascension to the exhalted status ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #681: Adam Engst and Jason Snell on Eudora's Open Source Future and Email Innovation Updated: 2006-10-16 11:15:19 Description: Adam Engst, Jason Snell and Chuck Joiner discuss the Eudora Open Source announcement and what it means to Eudora die-hards. Two notable Eudora users discuss what they would like to see in future editions of Eudora's successor, Penelope, and the need ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #680: Ted Landau on Getting More Out of Your Airport Network Updated: 2006-10-06 11:15:19 Description: Mac troubleshooting expert Ted Landau gets in-depth on the many uses for an Airport wireless network. Think you know everything that your Airport network can do for you? Ted comes up with several that you probably didn't know about but should. Ted an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #679: Andy Ihnatko on iTunes 7 Issues, Fixes and Fun Updated: 2006-10-03 11:15:19 Description: Andy Ihnatko has been enjoying the new iTunes 7, but recognizes it isn't without its challenges. Andy discusses the problems some Mac users have been having and how to correct them, provides some thoughts on cover art, why multiple sets of speakers m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #678: Adam Engst's Live Review of the Keyspan Cordless VoIP Phone Updated: 2006-09-29 11:00:19 Description: Adam Engst performs a live review/demonstration of the Keyspan Cordless VoIP phone, not only commenting on the use, but allowing you to actually hear the product in action. Adam and Chuck then discuss the promise and challenges of Skype in particular...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #675: The MacNotables Centennial Celebration (Part 1) - iPods, Shareware, Maintenance and More Updated: 2006-09-28 16:30:19 Description: The MacNotables wanted to do something special to celebrate their 100th episode, and they succeeded, times three. Each member of the panel opted to deliver a Top 3 (or more) list of a topic of their choosing, and in typical MacNotables style, came up...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #677: The MacNotables Centennial Celebration (Part 3): Looking Good in Print, Pivotal Points in Apple's History and iPhoto Tips Updated: 2006-09-27 11:15:19 Description: The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza concludes in Part 3 with the team delivering their final top 3 lists and discussing the success of the show. The panelists include Robin Williams with 3 tips to help you look good in prin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #676: The MacNotables Centennial Celebration (Part 2) - Input Devices, Music Software and Microsoft Word Customization Updated: 2006-09-25 11:20:19 Description: The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza contines in Part 2 with more information you can really use. The guests and Top 3 lists for this edition include Tonya Engst with her Top 3 Ways to Customize Microsoft Word, Jim Dalrymple...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #674: Bryan Chaffin, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner Discuss Apple's Showtime Announcements Updated: 2006-09-14 16:40:19 Description: Bryan Chaffin, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner deliver the MacNotables' perspective on the announcements at Apple's "It's Showtime" event. What is the panel's reaction to the revisions to all three iPod models? Who is the target audience for the new iT...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #673: Dennis Sellers on Mobile Devices, an Apple Smart Phone, Patents, Site Redesign and More Updated: 2006-09-01 15:30:19 Description: Dennis Sellers of Macsimum News talks about his recent site re-design and why certain coverages warranted a space on the menu bar and his interaction with readers. Dennis also give us some thoughts on the proliferation of mobile devices, the possibil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #672: Andy Ihnatko on Fully Loading Your iPod and the State of Media Content and Distribution Updated: 2006-08-25 11:30:19 Description: The superiority of the iPod as the portable data device of choice is on Andy Ihnatko's mind as he talks about his upcoming book, "iPod Fully Loaded: If You've Got It, You Can iPod It," from Wiley. Andy discusses how you can put virtually anything (da...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #671: Robin Williams Joins MacNotables Updated: 2006-08-23 11:07:19 Description: Iconic Macintosh and design author Robin Williams takes center stage as the newest member of the MacNotables panel. Robin talks about getting her start in publishing, her legendary books, her latest Mac project that focuses on iWeb and podcasting, an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #670: Jason Snell In Depth on the Mac Pro, In Love with the Internet, and In Control of The September Issue of Macworld Magazine Updated: 2006-08-21 11:07:19 Description: Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell has spent some quality time with the new Mac Pro machines from Apple and gives us an in-depth report on his conclusions, including some thoughts on whether you should upgrade now or wait. Jason also reveals his fe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #669: Jim Dalrymple on Supporting Multiple Mac OS Versions, Apple's "Second Audience" and Becoming a Virtualization Convert Updated: 2006-08-18 11:05:19 Description: Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral discusses what he learned at WWDC about the challenges facing developers in choosing which versions of the Mac OS to support (and, no we don't mean OS 9 or Classic). Jim talks about Apple's "second audience" and why they a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #668: Christopher Breen and Bryan Chaffin on Apple Options Issues, iTunes Music Store Content and an Unpublicized Leopard Feature Updated: 2006-08-16 14:05:19 Description: Christopher Breen and Bryan Chaffin talk with Chuck Joiner about summer vacations, the Apple options issues, why iTunes Music Store content is changing with the arrival of Metallica and Aquaman and why, after all this time, content is still news. The...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #667: Adam Engst On The Mac Pro, The Leopard Preview, Windows on Macs and Vice Versa and More Updated: 2006-08-14 11:00:19 Description: Adam Engst talks about the new Mac Pro machines and why they are a 2-for-1 value, why the Mac OS won't run on PCs, the hot spots of the Mac OS X Leopard preview, whether Microsoft is abdicating the running of Windows on the new Intel Macs and more. A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #666: The MacNotables' Take on Apple's WWDC Announcements Updated: 2006-08-09 11:00:19 Description: Dan Frakes, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple's announcements at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The panel reveal their thoughts on the new Mac Pro and the fact there is only one standard conf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #665: Bob LeVitus Reviews the Nike + iPod, and Discusses Virtual Appearances via iChat Updated: 2006-08-05 14:18:19 Description: Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus delivers his impression of the Nike + iPod running shoe utility for iPod nano users. Bob talks about why he finds the Nike + iPod a motivator in his exercise routine, the usefulness of the statistics provided on the Nikeplus web...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #664: Jim Dalrymple on Apple's Q3 Financial Results, Increasing Mac Market Share and Why There May Be An iTunes Movie Store Updated: 2006-07-21 16:18:19 Description: Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral reviews and analyzes Apple's Third Quarter financial results and why they came to such a suprise to the market, the sudden positive spike in the Macintosh market share, his thoughts on the probabaility of movies in the iTu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #663: Jason Snell on the August Issue of Macworld Magazine, Apple Product Reliability, Game Coverage, What They Know When and More Updated: 2006-07-19 15:40:19 Description: Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses and expands on the content of the August issue of Macworld magazine. Jason examines how the Internet amplifies information, especially negative nformation and comments on the state of Apple's product rel...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #662: Adam and Tonya Engst Discuss The Challenges of Book Packaging Updated: 2006-07-17 14:11:19 Description: Adam and Tonya Engst give us an under-the-cover look at packaging a book for print. No, not just authoring, but packaging it for print, including all the layout work, the many decisions required and why they make such a difference in the book you buy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #661: Examining the MDJ Power 25 Methods and Results Updated: 2006-07-10 13:00:01 Description: Adam and Tonya Engst, Ted Landau and Chuck Joiner discuss the MDJ Power 25, the list of the 25 most powerful people in the Mac industry according to one source, and Adam's ascension to the Number 3 slot. The panel looks at how this list affects the M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #660: Christopher Breen on the Return of Breen's Bungalow Updated: 2006-07-05 11:15:01 Description: Christopher Breen, "the guy with the hair," talks about the return of Breen's Bungalow, his video tutorial produced in conjunction with each issue of Macworld magazine. Chris discusses why the Bungalow went away and why it is back, and the kinds of t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #659: Bob LeVitus On His Upcoming Appearances on the "Big 4 MUGs Tour" and More Updated: 2006-06-28 11:00:01 Description: Bob LeVitus discusses his upcoming "Big 4 MUGs Summer Tour" that includes four Mac user group stops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virgiinia, two Apple Store appearances, dinners, GarageBand sessions and more. Bob discusses his history with and appr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #658: Jason Snell on This Month's Macworld Magazine, Mac Security, iLife '06 and Review Product Selection Updated: 2006-06-26 13:30:01 Description: Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell outlines the highlights of this month's issue of Macworld magazine, including discussions of security both Mac specific and in general, their recent focus on iWeb as well as the iLife '06 suite, how Macworld decid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #657: Christopher Breen on the Road Ahead for Apple, Movies, TiVo and Consumers Updated: 2006-06-22 06:30:01 Description: Christopher Breen discusses the Apple-Hollywood connection, the possibilities for an iTunes Movie Store, pricing, accessibility issues and more.. Chris covers why this battle is different from the fight over music, how video is consumed, and creates ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #655: The Latest Apple Ads, To File Vault or Not To File Vault and the Google Video Player for Mac Updated: 2006-06-21 11:06:01 Description: Adam Engst, Ted Landau, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner discuss the impact of the newest Apple ads, their effectiveness and whether they preach to the choir or attract new customers. At a listener's request, the panel also discuss the benefits (?) of F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #656: Jim Dalrymple's PowerBook Troubleshooting Methods Updated: 2006-06-20 12:06:01 Description: Jim Dalrymple discusses problems with his PowerBook, the (sometimes) extreme methods he used to troubleshoot the problem (including a trip to Jim's own brand of isolation) and the final solution. Jim also talks about some recent Mac news headlines, h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #654: Bob LeVitus, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner on Net Neutrality, Subscription Music and the U2 iPod Updated: 2006-06-12 14:02:01 Description: Bob LeVitus, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner provide some thoughts on the Net Neutrality legislation currently under consideration in the United States. Is it the way for internet traffic to be regulated, or just another attempt by corporations to cont...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #653: Andy Ihnatko on the Joys of High Speed Networking and His Philadelphia Trip Updated: 2006-06-09 16:30:01 Description: Andy Ihnatko discusses the improvements he's seen since reconstructing his entire home network with high-speed hubs and cables, USB 2.0 hubs and more. Andy also updates us on his other activities, a new project and two upcoming appearances in Philade...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #652: Adam and Tonya Engst On Being A Macintosh Power Couple Updated: 2006-06-05 13:20:01 Description: Adam and Tonya Engst talk about how, as a "Macintosh power couple," they make their relationship work, the benefits of working together, how the work load is divided inside the Tidbits and Take Control publishing empire. Who handles the money and who...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #651: Christopher Breen on Building the Ideal Mac mini Media Center Updated: 2006-06-01 13:30:01 Description: Christopher Breen answers all your home theater questions as he discusses his new Macworld feature article, My multimedia Mac mini. From DVD to digital video recorder, terrestrial radio to streaming media between Macs, Chris covers it all in-depth an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #650: Bryan Chaffin's Final Word (For Now) On The Apple Blogger Lawsuit Decision Updated: 2006-05-31 15:30:01 Description: Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer and host Chuck Joiner revisit Apple's pursuit of blogger-released information and the ruling handed down by the California Court of Appeals. A victory for First Amendment advocates, with Bryan leadi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #649: Adam Engst on the Nike + iPod Product Announcement and the Serious Runner's Perspective Updated: 2006-05-26 11:05:01 Description: Adam Engst, the MacNotables resident running enthusiast, is the perfect person to comment on the "Nike + iPod" product announcement and that's exactly what he does. Adam gives a "serious runner's" assessment of the newest addition to the ever-growing...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #648: Tales of Internet Access: Cable, DSL, T1, Satellite and Dial-Up Updated: 2006-05-24 11:06:01 Description: Chris Breen, Dan Frakes, Ted Landau and Chuck Joiner provide some thinking points on how to choose your high-speed internet access. Tempted by the promise of the higher speeds of cable internet access? Thinking of saving money by switching to DSL? Ho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #647: Hands On With The New MacBook, What The Apple Stores Mean to Apple and More Updated: 2006-05-23 11:04:01 Description: Jason Snell has a new MacBook and discusses his experiences with it with Bryan Chaffin, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner. Black or white? Is the new glossy screen a good idea? The panel discusses these questions, the superior upgradability of Apple's ne...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #646: Bryan Chaffin and Andy Ihnatko on the Creative Lawsuit Against Apple and The Panel Evaluates the Online Subscription Music Service Question Updated: 2006-05-19 11:05:01 Description: Bryan Chaffin and Andy Ihnatko provide their thoughts on the lawsuit filed by Creative against Apple for allegedly infringing on patents relating to their Zen MP3 player. Is this just another "me too" suit to grab money or is there some meat to it? B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #645: Dan Frakes and Ted Landau Examine The MacBook and Why Speed Bumps May Be More Frequent Updated: 2006-05-17 15:15:01 Description: Dan Frakes and Ted Landau review the newly released MacBooks, discussing the feature set that is included, the choices Apple made and why you will want one. The new keyboard, glossy screen and price points all get the MacNotables treatment. Ted also ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #644: Jason Snell on Macworld This and Every Month Updated: 2006-05-16 11:06:01 Description: Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses the content in this month's Macworld magazine as well as how he and the Macworld editorial staff put together their outstanding content and how the mix is constantly changing to address the reader's need...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #643: Implications of Apple v. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #641: Bob LeVitus Profiles the 17" MacBook Pro Updated: 2006-04-28 16:30:01 Description: Bob LeVitus profiles the new 17" MacBook Pro and discusses why it is superior to the current edition of the 15" MacBook Pro. Bob also tells us what he has been pulling out of Dr. Mac's toy box to work with and review, and reveals why he is now runnin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #640: Jim Dalrymple Live From the NAB Show in Las Vegas Updated: 2006-04-26 11:00:01 Description: Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral joins us from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas to talk about how HD stole the show away from IPTV, Apple's high-profile presence, their announcement of the 17" MacBook Pro and their surprisi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #639: Bryan Chaffin on Apple's Quarterly Financials, Announcements and Freedom of the Press Updated: 2006-04-24 13:30:01 Description: Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer reports on Apple's favorable quarterly financial results and the market's reaction to them, and the other announcements about more Apple Stores and a new Cupertino campus. Then, Bryan and host Chuck...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #638: Jim Dalrymple on Legal Actions, NAB, Boot Camp and Why The French iTunes Decision May Not Be Apple's Updated: 2006-04-19 11:02:01 Description: Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral talks about the Burst lawsuit and the negative publicity Apple received because of a third-grader, previews NAB, and discusses Boot Camp and why the decision to pull out of selling music in France may not be Apple's....more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #633: The MacNotables on Thirty Years of Apple (Part 2) Updated: 2006-04-01 12:03:01 Description: The MacNotables return in our second bonus-length show focused on thirty years of Apple. Solo and panel sessions continue the discussion about what Apple has meant to each of our panelists, the highlights of the company's history, the differences be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #632: The MacNotables on Thirty Years of Apple (Part 1) Updated: 2006-03-31 11:03:01 Description: The MacNotables celebrate thirty years of Apple in the first of two special bonus-length shows focused on the past, present and future of the company. In both solo and panel discussions they talk about what Apple has meant to them personally and prof...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #631: Adam Engst Discusses The State of Collaborative Publishing Tools and What is Needed Updated: 2006-03-29 11:05:01 Description: Adam Engst gets some time on the couch as he describes the challenges he faces in trying to upgrade the collaborative tools he, Tonya and the TidBITS team use to produce their publication and the Take Control eBooks. You'll be surprised at their curr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #630: The Vista Delay, The Upgrade Experience of Macs vs. Windows, and 30th Anniversary Product Speculation Updated: 2006-03-27 11:18:01 Description: In a show taped live at Washington Apple PI, The MacNotables discuss the announced delay in the deliver of Microsoft Vista, the report that half of the Vista code may have to be scrapped, and the differences in the upgrade experience for Mac owners v...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #629: Shootout at the MacNotables Corral: Email Clients Updated: 2006-03-22 11:18:01 Description: Think that the choice of email clients is easy and obvious? Think again. The MacNotables ride into town on their favorite email clients and you'll be surprised at what programs get the nod and why. Should you use the free option? Pay for a stand alon...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #628: MacBook Pro Impressions, The Usefulness of External Hard Drives and External Drive Booting Revisited Updated: 2006-03-20 11:05:01 Description: he MacNotables do some follow-up on the issue of booting Intel Macs and G5 Macs from the same hard drive based on listener feedback, give some first impressions of the MacBook Pro, and the panel extols the virtues of external hard drives....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #627: Jim Dalrymple: Rock and Roll Guitar God? Updated: 2006-03-17 11:08:01 Description: Jim Dalrymple has been missing from MacNotables and now we know why: he was attending the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, hanging out with the likes of Jack Blades of Night Ranger, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Bruce Kulick of KISS and more. Jim tells all ab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #626: Tonya Engst on NoteBook vs. Sticky Brain, WWDC Rescheduling and Origami Updated: 2006-03-15 11:10:01 Description: Tonya Engst compares and contrasts the notetaking applications Sticky Brain and NoteBook, delivers some thoughts on what each is especially good for, comments on the rescheduling of WWDC and talks about the Microsoft Origami announcement....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #625: Andy Ihnatko on What's Good and What Isn't in iWork Updated: 2006-03-13 15:55:01 Description: Andy Ihnatko of the Chicago Sun Times delivers the first in a two-part solo session series on the iWork '06 and iLife '06 suites from Apple. In this edition, Andy talks about the goods and could-be improved aspects of Pages and Keynote and where he w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #624: The Oscars, Docktopus, Keeping Your Apps Open, the Motives of Analysts, and Misquoting Steve Wozniak Updated: 2006-03-10 11:06:01 Description: The MacNotables take on the Oscars, discuss whether you really should keep all your applications open all day, reports of a "difficult transition to Intel" and the thinking (or not) of analysts, the misquoting of Steve Wozniak and sharing photos and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #623: Ted Landau on the Mechanics of Mac Viruses Updated: 2006-03-07 11:09:01 Description: Ted Landau, the MacNotables resident troubleshooting guru, takes us on an in-depth tour of how some of the new Mac "viruses" actually work - what they do, what files they access, where they place themselves, how they propogate and more. No punches ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #622: More MacNotable Thoughts on the Apple Announcments and Some Alternatives Updated: 2006-03-02 11:10:01 Description: The second MacNotables panel to address the introduction of the new Intel Mac mini and iPod Hi-Fi includes opinions on the released products, what they offer, what is missing and some alternative choices for iPod speaker systems and cases....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #621: Up-Close and Remote Perspectives on the Mactel mini, the iPod Hi-Fi and Leather iPod Case Updated: 2006-03-01 11:03:01 Description: Apple's announcements are less than 24 hours old, but the MacNotables are on the case with an on-the scene report and a detailed look at the new Intel-powered Mac mini, the iPod Hi-Fi and the soon-to-be-legendary leather iPod case. Dan Frakes, who wa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #620: Bryan Chaffin on Rumor, Speculation and Fact Checking, and Why Apple Won't Buy Disney Updated: 2006-02-28 14:20:01 Description: Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer examines how one web site's reporting of speculation (rumor?) cascaded into erroneous reporting by a major newspaper site, and gives us some solid reasons that Apple won't buy Disney....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #619: Needed iApp Updates, the Pros and Cons of iWeb and More Updated: 2006-02-27 13:30:01 Description: The MacNotables discuss which iApps are in need of updates, the virus issue, why Andy hates computers, Tonya's revelation, universal truths about computer use and the pros and cons of iWeb....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #618: Chris Breen on Malware, Slow-Sounding Audio in GarageBand and Breaking Up with Your Classic Apps Updated: 2006-02-24 11:01:01 Description: Chris Breen gives some sound advice on understanding the recent flurry of news about Mac viruses, trojan horses and malware, solves the mystery of slow-sounding audio in GarageBand, discusses how and why the time has come to end your relationship wit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #617: Chris Breen and Dan Frakes on the Implications of Sharing Photos and Music, the 1 GB nano, AutoFill, FLAC and More Updated: 2006-02-22 11:05:01 Description: Starting to gleen the truth about the MacNotables on the Mac Mania cruise, why you want to be *very* careful if you're going to photocast using iPhoto 6, excuses to use when sharing your iTunes music library, black or white leather, 1 gig nano, FLAC,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #616: Adam Engst and Ted Landau on Lawsuits Against Apple and the iPod Line-Up Updated: 2006-02-17 09:05:01 Description: Apple is being sued for iPod volume and the design of iTunes. Adam Engst and Ted Landau share their thoughts on why that's just plain wrong, and discuss the iPod nano 1 GB and iPod shuffle's places in Apple's product matrix....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #615: Dennis Sellers on Podcasts, Vodcasts and More From Macsimum News Updated: 2006-02-15 11:09:01 Description: Dennis Sellers, Chief Macsimizer of Macsimum News is back to discusses his site's latest expansion into both podcasting and vodcasting, thoughts on the iPod nano and more. Will Dennis challenge Howard Stern as the "King of All Media?" Find out in thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #614: MacNotables at Sea Updated: 2006-02-13 13:30:01 Description: The MacNotables hit the high seas, delivering a show from the Mac Mania Geek Cruise. Or was it Jason's apartment? Who knows. The panel talks about why a geek cruise is unlike any other Mac experience, introduce the Macworld Trio (keyboards, guitar an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #613: Ted Landau Gets Technical with the Intel iMac and Running Universal Binaries in PowerPC Mode Updated: 2006-02-10 15:45:01 Description: Ted Landau gets technical with the new Intel iMac in a discussion of Open Firmware vs. Extensible Firmware Interface, GUID partitions and more. He also talks about why you might want to run certain Universal Binary applications in PowerPC mode, and o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #612: Booting Intel iMacs Externally, iPods in the Car and More on the Video Distribution Revolution Updated: 2006-02-07 11:00:01 Description: Adam Engst, Bob LeVitus and Andy Ihnatko talk about the new Intel iMac and external drive booting issues, playing your iPod in the car, some new thoughts on the changes in viewing and distributing video, and how Apple is facilitating the revolution....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #611: Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News' Global Contributors, Replacing Equipment and Why You Can't Escape the iPod Updated: 2006-02-01 15:25:01 Description: Dennis Sellers returns to tell us about his experiences at and after Macworld Expo and why he is having to replace all his Mac equipment, why Macsimum News has contributors from all over the world and the increasing pervasiveness of the iPod....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #610: Intel iMac First Impressions with Andy Ihnatko and Ted Landau Updated: 2006-01-30 16:25:01 Description: Ted Landau and Andy Ihnatko have been working with their new Intel iMacs and share their experiences running programs both as Universay Binaries and under Rosetta, talk about what works, what doesn't and what's in between and tell you why you didn't ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #609: Bryan Chaffin on Covering Expo, Disney-Pixar, Mini Store Privacy and iPod-Equipping Your Scooter Updated: 2006-01-26 11:02:01 Description: Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer talks about covering Macworld Expo, who gets the best in the Pixar-Disney deal, the iTunes Mini Store privacy controversy and his take on the newest vehicle to get the iPod treatment....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Macworld Expo Wrap-Up Part 2 and Who Was First With Photocasting Updated: 2006-01-23 15:01:01 Description: The second of two Macworld Expo wrap-up shows includes Expo highlights, a detail-filled "desert island product" discussion, coverage of the photo-sharing duel: iPhoto's new capabilities vs. FilmLoop's new approach, and some real-time research into wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #607: Macworld Expo Wrap-Up, Part 1 Updated: 2006-01-19 11:01:01 Description: The first of two Macworld Expo wrap-up shows finds the MacNotables reviewing the week in San Francisco, discussing booth size, the type of exhibitors at the show, the mix of Mac vs. iPod products, delivering an initial report on the Intel Macs and an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #606: Macworld Live Booth Session #2 Updated: 2006-01-13 06:15:01 Description: The MacNotables were back on stage in the Macworld (magazine) Live booth on Wednesday talking about show favorites, discussing backups and why they will improve your life, the new MacBook Pro, the switch to the Intel chip and answering audience quest...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #605: Macworld Live Booth Session #1 Updated: 2006-01-12 15:05:01 Description: The MacNotables were on stage in the Macworld (magazine) Live booth on Monday, and we have the session for you. Well, part of the session - a technical problem made part of the recording unusable. Sorry about that. You'll join the session during a di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #604: Macworld Expo Keynote Impressions from The MacNotables Updated: 2006-01-10 09:45:01 Description: Steve Jobs' keynote address is only hours old, but the MacNotables are on the job, delivering first impressions on the announcements as well as observations on aspects of the show that you wouldn't expect. Get the first word here, then join us on the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #603: Dr. Mac Delivers a Macworld Expo Prognosis Updated: 2006-01-08 12:20:01 Description: Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus talks about his pre-show picks. Speculation? Sure, but not the kind you would expect. "Virtual PC" could mean something totally different by the end of the week. Bob also gives us a list of the highlights of the week. No NDA's w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #602: Andy Ihnatko's Macworld Expo Predictions Updated: 2006-01-06 11:01:01 Description: Andy Ihnatko speculates on the possibilities of video announcements at Macworld Expo as only Andy can. Why movies would be a logical next step for the iTunes music store, making the Apple/Chuck Norris connection, and singing out this edition. (Yes, w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #601: Healthy Hard Drives Part 2, the Biggest Mac Stories of 2005 and What To Install on a New Mac Updated: 2006-01-04 11:00:01 Description: Ted Landau follows up on listener feedback and questions on how to keep your hard drive healthy, including copying your Tiger DVD, how to properly repair permissions and more. Then, Ted and Jim Dalrymple provide their thoughts on the biggest Mac stor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #525: The Future of FireWire, USB Toys and Behind The Scenes at TidBITS Part 2 Updated: 2005-12-28 11:05:01 Description: Adam Engst of TidBITS talks about the longevity of his publication and the challenges of offering it in multiple languages, some of the USB toys that were the rage this year (and why one of them isn't for Mac users), the future of FireWire and the Ma...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #524: Photo Processing Services, Print Shop 2.0, Generic Ink and Who Mourns for Internet Explorer Updated: 2005-12-23 11:03:01 Description: The importance of the recently-released Print Shop 2.0, online photo processing service picks, whether to choose name-brand inks or generics for your printer and a discussion of the demise of Internet Explorer are all included in this edition....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #523: Andy Ihnatko on Blogging, Why to Do It and What Can Happen If You Do Updated: 2005-12-21 11:01:01 Description: Andy Ihnatko talks about naughty Christmas cards, why people blog, how it can make some very strange connections, why you can't be honest if you blog, what's in his professional future and more in the style that only Andy can deliver....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #522: Online Poker for the Mac, Declining iTunes Downloads and More Updated: 2005-12-19 11:02:01 Description: Bryan Chaffin and Bob LeVitus cover online poker and the Mac, the alleged decline in iTunes downloads, the Apple Death Knell counter, using Amnesty to run widgets without Dashboard and more in a TMO-focused edition....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #521: The Media "Distribution Revolution," Big Screen TVs and the Mac and Consumer Sophistication Updated: 2005-12-15 11:01:01 Description: Using your big screen TV with your Mac, the "Distribution Revolution" in audio and video (yes, we coined the phrase), the logic and illogic of content disribution, the increasing sophistication of the consumer and much more are discussed in this sess...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #520: The Care and Feeding of Your Hard Drive With Ted Landau Updated: 2005-12-12 11:12:01 Description: Mac troubleshooting guru Ted Landau talks about how to keep from having hard drive problems. Backup strategies, an in-depth look at Disk Utility, caches, permissions repair and more will help you prevent difficulities that can cost you time, money or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #519: Gaming & The Mac, Video & The Mac and Holiday Gift Picks Updated: 2005-12-08 10:15:01 Description: With all the buzz about the new game machines, how does the Mac stack up and where will it be in the future? How will the Mac fit in to the home entertainment systems of the future, and how quickly will the future arrive? What's Andy coveting this ho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #518: Behind the Scenes at TidBITS, More Gift Selections, and Doing It Yourself Updated: 2005-12-05 11:05:01 Description: Adam and Tonya Engst take us behind the scenes on TidBITS and Take Control, provide some unique holiday gift ideas, and when it comes to many projects, there's nothing like doing it yourself....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #517: Hardware Profit and Loss, the Future of the iPod and Mac mini and more Updated: 2005-12-02 11:02:01 Description: The MacNotables discuss who's making money and who's losing money on holiday hardware, where the iPod goes from here, why they buy their Apple hardware and more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #516: iPod Speaker and Car Connection Options Updated: 2005-11-30 11:01:01 Description: Want to listen to your iPod without the earphones? The Playlistmag.com editors go in-depth about the best iPod speaker options available in several categories, how to connect your iPod to your existing home stereo system, the options for integrating ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #515: The State of Tiger, More Thoughts on Sony and How We Should Be Able To Use Purchased Media Updated: 2005-11-28 11:01:01 Description: Did you install Tiger the day it came out? Are you still waiting? The MacNotables team talk about why they didn't suggest immediate adoption for everyone, how they consider their audiences when making recommendations, more reasons to backup, the resu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #514: Holiday Gift Guide: The Gifts You Want to Receive Updated: 2005-11-23 11:00:01 Description: Ready to head out into the holiday throngs, but not sure what you'll be shopping for? Let the MacNotables help. In our first holiday gift giving guide, the panel members tell you what is at the top of their lists and why. Be sure to put this show in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #513: Covering the Apple World, the Sony Rootkit Issue, Jim Dalrymple Arrives and Dan Frakes Joins the Panel Updated: 2005-11-21 11:01:08 Description: An all-Macworld panel discusses the challenges of covering the Apple industry, how they differentiate and leverage both print and online publishing options, the Mac vs. iPod split, the Sony Rootkit controversy and more. Jim Dalrymple comes off the ro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #512: Finder Organziation and Customization with Tonya Engst Updated: 2005-11-17 11:01:08 Description: Tonya Engst goes in-depth and gets intense on how to find things in the Finder and ways to organize your files into easy-to-manage folders rather than having them strewn about on your desktop. Tonya also talks about using the tools and options the Ma...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #511: TiVo Hacking, Trackballs and Productivity Software with Jason Snell and Andy Ihnatko Updated: 2005-11-14 11:10:00 Description: Jason Snell and Andy Ihnatko talk about the hardware their productive personas couldn't live without, their thoughts on the trackball vs. mouse question, TiVo hacking resources and the practice from both a practical and legal perspective. Find out wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #510: Andy Ihnatko on Convergence Devices, Video Alternatives to the iPod and the Longevity of the Quad G5's Updated: 2005-11-10 15:55:08 Description: Andy Ihnatko delivers his thoughts on taking video with you but not on your iPod, why the much promoted convergence devices aren't always what they're cracked up to be, the one program he insists that his cell phone du jour be compatible with, and hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #509: Software Piracy, Google AdWords, Refurbished Macs and Managing URLs Updated: 2005-11-10 11:10:08 Description: The MacNotables team comment on a web site illegally distributing Apple software, summarize the Apple Google Adwords controversy, cover refurbished Macs as a option to upgrade your machine and discuss how they manage their collections of URLs. The pa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #508: Ted Landau on Beach Balls, Force Quits and Taking Out the Trash Updated: 2005-11-03 05:01:01 Description: Mac troubleshooting expert Ted Landau holds forth on what to do when your Mac starts acting up. What causes the dreaded beach ball and how do you get rid of it? Where do you start when an application won't launch? What are the implications of force q...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #507: iPod nano Lawsuit, Journalistic Responsibility and Jason Snell Joins MacNotables Updated: 2005-10-31 05:02:01 Description: An on-the-spot report from Mac Expo in London, the iPod nano class action law suit, Apple's stock price, and a discussion of the responsibility of the professional Mac journalist....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #506: Chris Breen Goes In-Depth on the New iPod with Video Updated: 2005-10-27 16:01:01 Description: PlaylistMag.com editor Christoper Breen tells us everything we wanted to know about the new iPod with video, but were afraid to ask. If you're not sure which iPod to buy, you'll want to hear Chris's comments on size, durability, screen size, capacity...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #505: HD Recording On The Mac, Backing Up Video, New iPod First Impressions, Widget Choices and More Updated: 2005-10-25 15:30:35 Description: Recording HD video programming on your Mac and how to back it up, some first impressions on the new video iPod, thoughts on what widgets are worth Dashboard space and more come from the MacNotables panel that includes Andy Ihnatko, Ted Landau, Bob Le...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #504: New PowerBooks and Dual Core PowerMacs and Aperture - What Do They Mean To You? Updated: 2005-10-19 15:30:35 Description: The MacNotables take on the October 19 announcements from Apple about the updated Pro-level Macs, including new PowerBooks and dual core PowerMac G5 towers as well as the introduction of Aperture, the new pro-level digital photography program....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #503: Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus on Earphones For Your iPod Updated: 2005-10-18 11:08:35 Description: About to buy a new iPod nano or one of the just-released video iPods? Or maybe you were an early adopter and have been listening to music on the go for years. Either way, you might want to consider a set of third party earphones to improve your exper...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #502: Of Video iPods, Media iMacs, and Video in the iTunes Music Store Updated: 2005-10-14 11:05:35 Description: The second MacNotables is another roundtable discussion of the announcements at Apple's special media event on October 12. The panelists in this edition include Christopher Breen, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MacNotables #501: Introducing MacNotables Updated: 2005-10-12 10:30:35 Description: The very first edition of MacNotables features an introductory discussion with panel members Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko, Ted Landau and host Chuck Joiner, as well as commentary on the Apple earnings announcements....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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