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Ben Roethig believes the iPad has evolved to be more like a Mac, with mouse and keyboard support, and that that evolution should include the macOS. We debate the benefits and challenges of a touch interface on the Mac, and the future of traditional laptops. How a unified operating system could preserve device strengths while implementing simplicity is discussed with an eye toward security.  This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/macvoices.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:41 Ben's Argument: Convergence of iPad and Mac OS0:04:06 Chuck's Concern: Bloated Operating Systems and Optimization0:08:07 Debate over the benefits of touch functionality on laptops0:10:07 Considering the hassle and code associated with touch interfaces0:12:26 MacBook Pro vs. iPad: Touchscreen Pros and Cons0:13:31 Touch Interface on Macs vs iPad Keyboard Support0:16:07 Microsoft's Innovation with Surface Line and Interface Improvement0:17:31 Microsoft's Strong Support from Business Users0:18:05 The Legacy of Desktop Machines and Laptops0:19:13 Evolution of Devices: Touch First Generation0:20:58 User Needs vs. Wants: Simplifying Interfaces0:21:59 The Future of Computing: A Deep Statement0:23:53 Apple's locked-down devices and limitations on running applications0:25:34 Unified operating system's impact on user experience and security0:26:08 Third Party Gatekeeper Apps vs App Store Apps0:26:45 Apple's focus on security and usability0:28:26 Customizable OS for different user preferences Links: Apple Needs a Single Computer OS by Ben Roethig Guests: Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreonhttp://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:http://macvoices.com      Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoinerhttp://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunesVideo in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Ben Roethig believes the iPad has evolved to be more like a Mac, with mouse and keyboard support, and that that evolution should include the macOS. We debate the benefits and challenges of a touch interface on the Mac, and the future of traditional laptops. How a unified operating system could preserve device strengths while implementing simplicity is discussed with an eye toward security. <a href="http://notion.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at <a href="http://notion.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">notion.com/macvoices</a>. <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Chapters: 0:01:41 Ben's Argument: Convergence of iPad and Mac OS 0:04:06 Chuck's Concern: Bloated Operating Systems and Optimization 0:08:07 Debate over the benefits of touch functionality on laptops 0:10:07 Considering the hassle and code associated with touch interfaces 0:12:26 MacBook Pro vs. iPad: Touchscreen Pros and Cons 0:13:31 Touch Interface on Macs vs iPad Keyboard Support 0:16:07 Microsoft's Innovation with Surface Line and Interface Improvement 0:17:31 Microsoft's Strong Support from Business Users 0:18:05 The Legacy of Desktop Machines and Laptops 0:19:13 Evolution of Devices: Touch First Generation 0:20:58 User Needs vs. Wants: Simplifying Interfaces 0:21:59 The Future of Computing: A Deep Statement 0:23:53 Apple's locked-down devices and limitations on running applications 0:25:34 Unified operating system's impact on user experience and security 0:26:08 Third Party Gatekeeper Apps vs App Store Apps 0:26:45 Apple's focus on security and usability 0:28:26 Customizable OS for different user preferences Links: <a href="https://roethigtech.blogspot.com/2023/05/apple-needs-single-computer-os.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Needs a Single Computer OS</a> by Ben Roethig Guests: Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on <a href="http://roethigtech.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RoethigTech</a>. Contact him on  <a href="http://twitter.com/benroethig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://techhangout.social/@benroethig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon <a href="http://patreon.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/macvoices</a>      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&amp;business=VJKN3V6NK7H8A¤cy_code=USD&amp;source=url" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal</a> Connect:      Web: <a href="http://macvoices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://macvoices.com</a>      Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/macvoices</a>      Mastodon: <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner</a>      Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner</a>      MacVoices Page on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/</a>      MacVoices Group on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice</a>      LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/</a>      Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/</a> Subscribe: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/macvoicestv/id301371933?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audio in iTunes</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/macvoices-video-hd/id816291557?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video in iTunes</a>      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss</a>      Video: <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss</a>

MacVoices #23198: Ben Roethig on macOS for the iPad

Ben Roethig believes the iPad has evolved to be more like a Mac, with mouse and keyboard support, and that that evolution should include the macOS. We debate the benefits and challenges of a touch interface on the Mac, and the future of traditional laptops. How a unified operating system could preserve device strengths while implementing simplicity is discussed with an eye toward security.[embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23198.mp3[/embed] This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/macvoices.   Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:41 Ben's Argument: Convergence of iPad and Mac OS0:04:06 Chuck's Concern: Bloated Operating Systems and Optimization0:08:07 Debate over the benefits of touch functionality on laptops0:10:07 Considering the hassle and code associated with touch interfaces0:12:26 MacBook Pro vs. iPad: Touchscreen Pros and Cons0:13:31 Touch Interface on Macs vs iPad Keyboard Support0:16:07 Microsoft's Innovation with Surface Line and Interface Improvement0:17:31 Microsoft's Strong Support from Business Users0:18:05 The Legacy of Desktop Machines and Laptops0:19:13 Evolution of Devices: Touch First Generation0:20:58 User Needs vs. Wants: Simplifying Interfaces0:21:59 The Future of Computing: A Deep Statement0:23:53 Apple's locked-down devices and limitations on running applications0:25:34 Unified operating system's impact on user experience and security0:26:08 Third Party Gatekeeper Apps vs App Store Apps0:26:45 Apple's focus on security and usability0:28:26 Customizable OS for different user preferences Links: Apple Needs a Single Computer OS by Ben Roethig Guests: Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoinerhttp://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunesVideo in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Ben Roethig believes the iPad has evolved to be more like a Mac, with mouse and keyboard support, and that that evolution should include the macOS. We debate the benefits and challenges of a touch interface on the Mac, and the future of traditional laptops. How a unified operating system could preserve device strengths while implementing simplicity is discussed with an eye toward security.[embed]<a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23198.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23198.mp3</a>[/embed] <a href="http://notion.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at <a href="http://notion.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">notion.com/macvoices</a>. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:41 Ben's Argument: Convergence of iPad and Mac OS0:04:06 Chuck's Concern: Bloated Operating Systems and Optimization0:08:07 Debate over the benefits of touch functionality on laptops0:10:07 Considering the hassle and code associated with touch interfaces0:12:26 MacBook Pro vs. iPad: Touchscreen Pros and Cons0:13:31 Touch Interface on Macs vs iPad Keyboard Support0:16:07 Microsoft's Innovation with Surface Line and Interface Improvement0:17:31 Microsoft's Strong Support from Business Users0:18:05 The Legacy of Desktop Machines and Laptops0:19:13 Evolution of Devices: Touch First Generation0:20:58 User Needs vs. Wants: Simplifying Interfaces0:21:59 The Future of Computing: A Deep Statement0:23:53 Apple's locked-down devices and limitations on running applications0:25:34 Unified operating system's impact on user experience and security0:26:08 Third Party Gatekeeper Apps vs App Store Apps0:26:45 Apple's focus on security and usability0:28:26 Customizable OS for different user preferences Links: <a href="https://roethigtech.blogspot.com/2023/05/apple-needs-single-computer-os.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Needs a Single Computer OS</a> by Ben Roethig Guests: Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on <a href="http://roethigtech.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RoethigTech</a>. Contact him on  <a href="http://twitter.com/benroethig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://techhangout.social/@benroethig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>. Support:     Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     <a href="http://patreon.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/macvoices</a>     Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&amp;business=VJKN3V6NK7H8A¤cy_code=USD&amp;source=url" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal</a> Connect:     Web:     <a href="http://macvoices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://macvoices.com</a>     Twitter:     <a href="http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner</a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/macvoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/macvoices</a>     Mastodon:     <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner</a>     Facebook:     <a href="http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner</a>     MacVoices Page on Facebook:     <a href="http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/</a>     MacVoices Group on Facebook:     <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice</a>     LinkedIn:     <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/</a>     Instagram:     <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/</a> Subscribe: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/macvoicestv/id301371933?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audio in iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/macvoices-video-hd/id816291557?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video in iTunes</a>     Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:     Audio: <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss</a>     Video: <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss</a>

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Michael DJ Eisenberg, Patrice Brend’amour, and Ben Roethig.The Apple Event is less than 1week away what would we like to see? Does the Apple brand really make an Apple Car attractive? 26% think so. Space-X and T-Mobile to launch cellular coverage in space to reach millions of people in rural areas without any coverage. Plus more.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com   Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel  In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News  New online tool lets you see how far iPhone cameras have come in 15 years   The Evolution of Camera Phones, Visualized  Apple settles lawsuit with developer over App Store scam apps  Satechi Launches New USB-C Hub for M1 iPads  T-Mobile Adds Free Apple TV+ to Its Most Popular Magenta MAX Plan Topics Beta this week. iOS16 Beta 8 was released this week.  Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of iOS 16 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Less than 1 week away from the Apple event.What do we want to see?  Apple Watch Series 8 iPhone 14 Maybe Apple TV and AirPods? Apple One Services enhancements? Should you upgrade your iPhone and Apple Watch? Rumors.  iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?  Series 7 Apple Watch widely unavailable before the event.   Apple Watch Series 7 Models Widely Unavailable Ahead of Next Week's Event  Apple Watch Series 8 (2022): Everything We Know  Apple Watch Series 8 Rumored to Feature New Red Color Option, No Delays Expected Could this be the future? T-Mobile and Starlite / Space X  T‑Mobile Takes Coverage Above and Beyond With SpaceX Does the Apple Car seem more promising now?  The Apple Car is highly rated by possible buyers before it exists Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios About our Guests Michael D.J. Eisenberg is a Washington, DC based attorney. He helps Veterans with their disability benefits appeals before the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Members with their Medical/Physical Evaluation Boards, and Military Members and Veterans with Military Records Correction matters.” Michael has taken his 40 year love of computers into a blog helping his fellow attorneys at The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page  where he also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast.  On his podcast, he interviews judges, attorneys and others in the legal arena where they talk about how computers, software and hardware enhance their practice of law and their services to their clients. Patrice Brend’amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethg Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 4000 members talking about all things Apple. 

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Michael DJ Eisenberg, Patrice Brend’amour, and Ben Roethig.The Apple Event is less than 1week away what would we like to see? Does the Apple brand really make an Apple Car attractive? 26% think so. Space-X and T-Mobile to launch cellular coverage in space to reach millions of people in rural areas without any coverage. Plus more.  The show notes are at <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">InTouchwithiOS.com</a> <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/intouchwithios/2022000902ITWIOS219.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">  Direct Link to Audio</a> Links to our Show <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intouchwithios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it.</a> <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/coffee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">intouchwithios.com/coffee</a> Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member <a href="http://patreon.com/intouchwithios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/intouchwithios</a> <a href="https://intouchwithios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website: In Touch With iOS</a> <a href="https://youtube.com/intouchwithios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://flipboard.com/@daveg65/in-touch-with-ios-magazine-2v29t36dy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/intouchwithios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/intouchwithios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/intouchwithios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> News <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/08/24/new-online-tool-lets-you-see-how-far-iphone-cameras-have-come-in-15-years" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New online tool lets you see how far iPhone cameras have come in 15 years</a> <a href="https://simpleghar.com/the-evolution-of-camera-phones-visualized/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Evolution of Camera Phones, Visualized</a> <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/09/01/apple-settles-lawsuit-with-developer-over-app-store-scam-apps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple settles lawsuit with developer over App Store scam apps</a> <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/30/satechi-m1-ipad-usb-c-hub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Satechi Launches New USB-C Hub for M1 iPads</a> <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/29/t-mobile-adds-apple-tv-subscription-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> T-Mobile Adds Free Apple TV+ to Its Most Popular Magenta MAX Plan</a> Topics Beta this week. iOS16 Beta 8 was released this week. <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/29/apple-seeds-ios-16-beta-8-to-developers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of iOS 16 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]</a> Less than 1 week away from the Apple event.What do we want to see?  Apple Watch Series 8 iPhone 14 Maybe Apple TV and AirPods? Apple One Services enhancements? Should you upgrade your iPhone and Apple Watch? Rumors. <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-13-pro-vs-iphone-14-pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?</a> Series 7 Apple Watch widely unavailable before the event.  <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/02/apple-watch-series-7-unavailable-ahead-of-event/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Watch Series 7 Models Widely Unavailable Ahead of Next Week's Event</a> <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-series-8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Watch Series 8 (2022): Everything We Know</a> <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/30/apple-watch-series-8-new-red-color-and-no-delays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Watch Series 8 Rumored to Feature New Red Color Option, No Delays Expected</a> Could this be the future? T-Mobile and Starlite / Space X <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobile-takes-coverage-above-and-beyond-with-spacex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> T‑Mobile Takes Coverage Above and Beyond With SpaceX</a> Does the Apple Car seem more promising now? <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/09/02/the-apple-car-is-highly-rated-by-possible-buyers-before-it-exists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Apple Car is highly rated by possible buyers before it exists</a> Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel <a href="https://youtube.com/daveg65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/intouchwithios</a> follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/daveg65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@daveg65</a>.and the show <a href="https://twitter.com/intouchwithios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@intouchwithios</a> About our Guests Michael D.J. Eisenberg is a Washington, DC based attorney. He helps Veterans with their disability benefits appeals before the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Members with their Medical/Physical Evaluation Boards, and Military Members and Veterans with Military Records Correction matters.” Michael has taken his 40 year love of computers into a blog helping his fellow attorneys at The <a href="https://www.thetechsavvylawyer.page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page</a>  where he also hosts a biweekly podcast, <a href="https://www.thetechsavvylawyer.page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast.</a>  On his podcast, he interviews judges, attorneys and others in the legal arena where they talk about how computers, software and hardware enhance their practice of law and their services to their clients. Patrice Brend’amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at <a href="https://the-patrice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-patrice.com</a> and her podcast Foodie Flashback at <a href="https://foodieflashback.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://foodieflashback.com</a> Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of <a href="http://GeekBeat.TV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GeekBeat.TV</a> and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethg Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram as <a href="https://twitter.com/jgamet?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jgamet</a> and YouTube <a href="https://youtube.com/jgamet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/jgamet</a> Warren Sklar <a href="https://twitter.com/wsklar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Wsklar</a> is an IT Consultant and moderator of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mactothefuture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mac To The Future FaceBook Group</a> with over 4000 members talking about all things Apple.