Category Archives: Technology

Episode 26, Using Apple technology in ‘Bush Alaska’ education programs



In this episode, we are going to depart from our standard Mac Minutes podcast program format and interview people who have interesting uses for Apple technology.  Our guest in this first episode of the series is Technology Director, Mr. Jim Dube, from Lake and Peninsula School District, in remote “Bush Alaska”.  He also provides technology support to the Bristol Bay School District, where he was a K-12 principal for several years.  Jim discusses the Apple devices he employs in the districts and the software he uses to manage the devices.  Additionally, he also gives his insight on the challenges of keeping networks and associated technology working far from commercial sources and technical support.

JAMF software is available at www.jamf.com for Apple Device Management

Episode 25, Exploring Apple Watch Fitness Awards; Earth Day Fitness Challenge; and Apple tops clean energy goal with new supplier commitments



We will discuss the Apple Watch Fitness Achievement Awards and learn how to use the information to get more awards.  We will also talk about the upcoming Apple’s Earth Day fitness challenge award on Monday, April 22.  To see more of Apple’s past awards, recommend you visit tech and fitness enthusiast Kyle Seth Grey’s website at www.kylesethgrey.com.  (If you own an Apple Watch, you may want to access your iPhone for this episode.) We will finish appropriately with an earth-friendly story from Apple News, announcing Friday, Apple has nearly doubled the number of suppliers that have committed to run their Apple production on 100 percent clean energy, bringing the total number to 44. (Lower graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)

2019 Earth Day Special Fitness Award (Courtesy Kyle Seth Grey)
Earning fitness awards on your Apple Watch can be fun and motivating.
One of the many standardized awards.

Episode 24, 2019 iPad Air and iPad Mini ‘hands-on’ review; Beats announces new Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones



In Episode 24, we are going to discuss the 2019 iPad Air and iPad Mini announced in March and have now arrived. I’ll tell you about my first impressions and offer some advice on the products.  Also, we will take a look at the Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones announced this week by Beats.

2019 iPad Air with keyboard and pencil
2019 iPad Mini with Apple Pencil capability
Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones

Episode 23, Getting the most benefit from Apple News+, an immersive magazine and news reading experience; AirPower Charging Mat cancelled



Episode 23, Getting the most benefit from Apple News+, an immersive magazine and news reading experience; AirPower Charging Mat cancelled: In this episode we are going to discuss Apple’s launch of Apple News+, an immersive magazine and news reading experience, and making the most of your subscription.  We all spend time waiting in line throughout the day—it’s a fact of modern life.  Apple News + is a tool to use that time, be it just a few minutes a day, or an hour and turn it into something meaningful.  Learn more about making the app a productive part of your day and some of the features.  We will finish the episode with the recent update from Apple cancelling the AirPower Charging Mat device.

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