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MacVoices #24047 - The First Few Days With The Apple Vision Pro (2)

MacVoices #24047 - The First Few Days With The Apple Vision Pro (2)

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MacVoices #24047 - The First Few Days With The Apple Vision Pro (2)

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The second part of our MacVoices Live! discussion about the Apple Vision Pro fins the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden talking about keyboard experience, using the device with the Mac, and audio options and performance. Accessibility, single loop vs. over-the-head straps, weight considerations, productivity, and even comparisons to Meta’s headsets are included. (Part 2) Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:02:02 Syncing Bluetooth Keyboard with Apple Vision Pro 0:04:39 Connecting Issues and Rebooting iMac 0:06:04 Using Vision Pro for Multitasking and Native Apps 0:08:02 Adjusting Window Sizes and Font Visibility 0:10:17 Placing Screens Anywhere and Customizing Window Placement 0:13:41 Using External Battery Packs to Power Vision Pro 0:15:23 Testing settings and guest mode compatibility 0:16:54 Panoramic pictures and personalized features 0:18:26 Experience with Juno app and potential issues 0:19:18 Camera Blurs When Covering Mouth or Nose 0:21:06 Traveling with AirPods on a plane 0:22:39 Alternatives to AirPods for noise cancellation and comfort 0:23:26 Dual Loop Band Comes with the Set 0:24:12 AirPods 2 and AirPods 2 with USB Charging Case Comparison 0:26:03 Controversy around Working with an iPad 0:28:44 Challenges with Facial Recognition and Unlocking Devices 0:29:42 Discussion on the Weight of the Apple Watch Bands 0:31:13 Adjusting the Solo Loop Band for Comfort 0:31:51 Comparison between Apple Vision Pro and Competitors 0:33:33 Different functionalities of Meta and Vision Pro Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a 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 Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and pr
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
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