Macworld Podcast

Lion is here, and we’ve convened an early-morning edition of the Macworld Podcast to talk about Apple’s latest Mac OS X release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s podcast I speak with two Macworld editors, Scholle Sawyer-McFarland and Lex Friedman, who’ve recently participated in two unique Tweet-ups—one at the launch of the final space shuttle mission and the other, a meeting with the President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many prosumers were intrigued by the latest Final Cut, a significant number of professionals working in the movie, TV, and post-production industries were anything but impressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Frakes gives us the lowdown not only on this year’s GemFest, but some of the standout applications it will feature as well as a selection of his “if I were spending my summer vacation on a desert island” apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Adams talks about Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gary Allen of ifoAppleStore.com talks about the why the Apple Retail Stores are successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple just refreshed the iMac line and Jason Snell and Roman Loyola join me to discuss these new Mac models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After appearing before a live audience at Macworld Expo, the Macworld Pundit Showdown returns to the comfy confines of its home studio with a stellar lineup of Mac experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk McElhearn discusses iTunes’ strengths, weaknesses, hidden talents, suitability for classical music enthusiasts, and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though April first has passed, there never seems to be a shortage of foolishness. And because there isn’t, I’ve invited the Macalope to return to the podcast to discuss his Fools of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We offer up some of our favorite tips, ranging from the “well, duh” to the entirely obscure. Regardless of your Mac skills, you’re sure to learn something new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover every twist and turn from Apple’s iPad 2 event Wednesday, including its previews of iOS 4.3, a universal version of iMovie, and GarageBand for the iPad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quark, one of today’s digital publishing heavyweights, has announced QuarkXPress 9, a new version of its graphic design and page layout application. Senior Editor, Jackie Dove, speaks with Quark’s P.G. Bartlett and Gavin Drake about the upcoming version of this venerable publishing tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss two topics: the App Store’s new subscription policy and the iPad as a business tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about News Corp’s The Daily news app and then discuss the experience with the Verizon iPhone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an interesting, intelligent discussion about where Apple may take the Mac in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the floor of Macworld 2011, it’s a special live version of Mac Pundit Showdown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next week offers a big event dear to the hearts of Apple enthusiasts: Macworld 2011 (formerly known as Macworld Expo). The man who runs the show talks about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple launched the Mac App Store. A pack of distinguished Macworld editors—including Jason Snell, Roman Loyola, Dan Moren, and David Chartier—have spent the better part of the day scouring the new store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss gifts for the media mavens in your life--speakers, headphones, and other media accessories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at a class of gifts that remain popular for and from geeks: photography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a big day Monday. iOS 4.2 released. Find My iPhone made available for free--with some limits. New iWork updates. Big changes for the iPad. Small changes for the iPhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You read the news today (oh boy)? That’s right, The Beatles have come to the iTunes Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perhaps OS X (and now, iOS) have reached the point where a lot of trouibleshooting tasks are no longer necessary. By way of reality check I speak with Ted Landau, the guru of Apple troubleshooting, to gain his perspective and see if this is true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Snell, Dan Moren, and Scholle McFarland introduce you to National Novel Writing Month, where people write 50,000-word novels in the month of November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple offered up a ton of Mac-related product news on Wednesday, and we tackle all of it in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The November 2010 issue of Macworld goes a little App-crazy, with a cover story profiling 117 downloads for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The Macworld Podcast follows suit, as Lex Friedman stops by to talk about some of the apps featured in our November issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because we see the value in telling our readers and listeners how to make technology easier and more enjoyable to use, I dedicate this bite-sized episode to some of my favorite iOS and Mac tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We focus this week on the different ways that businesses and classrooms are incorporating Apple's iOS devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s new iPods are now on sale to the general public, but we’ve had ours for a week. In that time, we’re run them through their paces for our comprehensive reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jason Snell, Chris Breen, Jon Seff, and Dan Frakes as they discuss the Apple Music Event for 2010, including new iPods and the all-new Apple TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple and its autumn music event, Chinese media converter spam, and the wonders of GarageBand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bill Wiecking of the Hawaii Preparatory Academy's Energy Lab stops by to talk about the future of sustainable living, education, and Apple's efforts in each area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To honor some of these applications we present our third annual GemFest, reviews of some of the best inexpensive software made for the Mac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone 4 is too big to ignore. Rather than turn away from its glassy lustre, we embrace it in an extended interview with Macworld’s editorial director, Jason Snell—the man responsible for our comprehensive iPhone 4 review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the iPhone 4 has arrived, our editors discuss what they've learned so far about the latest phone from Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple unveiled a new Mac mini this week, so we spend some time talking about the desktop's new features. Also, we check in with Macworld Expo's Paul Kent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next week, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference takes place. This is an important event because Apple often uses WWDC to announce new products and technologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why I left Facebook over its privacy policies. David Chartier joins me to talk about the newly-released Mac version of Valve’s Steam game delivery service. And Philip Michaels chats with Dan Miller, Dan Moren, and Chris Holt about essential iPad apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPad has arrived! We've got thoughts about Apple's new device from Macworld's staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Mac luminaries drop in on podcast host Christopher Breen in this episode: His daughter, to talk about stop-motion videos; and The Macalope, to talk about... well, The Macalope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the current state of Macintosh User Groups and the iPod and iPhone accessories we use and enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We present the audio from an hour-long session at this month's Macworld Expo focusing on what we know and think about Apple's forthcoming iPad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Griffiths talks to Aaron Patzer, General Manage/VP at Intuit, during Macworld Expo to hear about the company's latest personal finance software offering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macworld Lab takes a geekier look inside the happenings at Macworld 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The D-men of Macworld discuss all the activity on the show floor, cite some of the favorite things they've seen here, and ponder the continuing future of a Macworld Expo without Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Griffiths talks to Andy Engberson, Desktop support manager for Telestream, makers of screencasting software to talk about ScreenFlow 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Griffiths talks to Microsoft Mac Business Unit general manager Eric Wilfrid about the next version of Microsoft Office. Microsoft took the wraps off Office 2011 for Mac at Macworld Expo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s new tablet is the talk of the tech world Wednesday, so naturally it’s the focus of the Macworld Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January marks the beginning of Show Season—CES and Macworld Expo. As CES trails off into the distance and Macworld Expo looms, we take time to examine each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices