by Mike | Aug 30, 2023 | Macstock News, Macstock TV, Macstock VII
The Macstock VII Digital Pass Recordings are LIVE and ready for you to watch!
I can’t believe it’s been just over a month since Macstock ended. (Re)Watching this year’s talks as I cut down the live stream into individual presentations reminded me of the amazing line up we had at Macstock VII. Every speaker hit it out of the park and I couldn’t be prouder to bring you the Digital Pass Recordings so you, too, can enjoy them again and again!
Whether you joined us for Macstock VII with a Weekend Pass, a Virtual Pass, OR you purchased a Digital Pass outright, you now have access to Macstock VII’s full schedule including 11 fantastic presentations, 2 days of the Macstock Film Festival, plus the MGG Caucus (which you can also enjoy as episode 993 of Mac Geek Gab)
Yep, it’s all there — including the stuff in-between the talks (just as if you were sitting there in person).
But, what if you don’t want to sit through all the extra fluff? No worries! I’ve included cues about 20 seconds into each video that let you know where to “jump” to get straight to the action!
Speaking of cues: In the interest of full disclosure, I did make slight changes to the original live stream recordings here/there if I felt it necessary to help you hear or see a portion of the weekend a little better. As they say, Live Happens!, so “some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.” 😁
Oh! I should probably mention that if you couldn’t make it to Macstock VII (in person or virtually) and thought you might have missed your chance to purchase a Digital Pass the first time around, they’re still available! Just visit https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/product/macstock-vii-digital-pass/ to pick up your Macstock VII Digital Pass today!
I’m thrilled with how well this year’s Digital Pass turned out and I hope you are too! It’s amazing how far we’ve come with the Digital Pass in just a few short years.
by Mike | Apr 19, 2022 | Live Stream Replays, Macstock News, Macstock TV, Macstock VI
A replay of Macstock’s April Live Stream
Recorded April 19th, 2022
So let’s hang out for my latest updates on Macstock VI!
Here’s what I’m planning to share:
- The format of Macstock Weekend’s Schedule
- A Surprise Change to our Talk’s Themes (yes, plural!)
- Hotel Block Reservation Links
- Quick Safety Protocol Update
- And, yes, the Start of Macstock VI Ticket Sales! Woo hoo!
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Countdown
4:32 Welcome and Intro
7:35 Macstock’s Dates and Schedule
14:09 Macstock’s Themes for 2022
16:19 Macstock’s Speakers
19:08 Sneak Peek at This Year’s Topics
30:10 Macstock Website Overview
32:30 Hotel Blocks
38:25 Protocol Updates for Macstock VI
43:10 Social Distance Wristbands
47:51 Relaxation Areas
50:00 RSVP Attendance Requirement
52:27 Ticket Sales Begin This Week
56:13 Questions, Comments, Wrap Up, and Thanks
by Mike | Apr 14, 2022 | Macstock News, Macstock TV, Macstock VI
Join Me Live for Macstock VI’s April Updates!
I mentioned to someone the other week that, unlike previous years, Macstock in 2022 was taking “shuffle steps” toward an in person event this summer, and then I’d start running.
Well, that running is just about to begin!
I just have a few more “ducks” to line up in a row before that happens, but we’re definitely close enough to sprinting season that next week’s April live stream will have a lot of ground to cover!
So let’s hang out next week for my latest updates on Macstock VI!
Here’s what I’m planning to share:
- The format of Macstock Weekend’s Schedule
- A Surprise Change to Our Talk’s Themes (yes, plural!)
- Hotel Block Reservation Links
- Quick Safety Protocol Update
- And, Yes, the Start of Macstock VI Ticket Sales! Woo hoo!
As we get closer to Macstock weekend and the rest of those Quacking Ducks (quack, quack!) start lining up, I’ll begin to dig deeper into everything you need to know about Macstock VI — like our confirmed line up of talk topics!
When?
April 19th, 12 PM Central Time (18:00 UTC)
Check your time zone here: https://time.is/UTC-6
Where?
Watch Live on YouTube April 19th!*
Click here and set a Reminder!
*Don’t worry if you can’t join us live. Recordings will be available on Macstock’s YouTube Channel for your time-shifted viewing pleasure.
See you then!
Mike
by Mike | Mar 15, 2022 | Live Stream Replays, Macstock TV, Macstock VI
A replay of Macstock’s March Live Stream
Recorded March 15th, 2022
Let’s hang out in a live stream to talk the latest updates for Macstock VI!
I intend for this to be a quick one:
I’ll cover the latest statistics (they’re looking good), give an update on Macstock’s venue & hotels, let you know where we stand with Macstock VI’s safety protocols, and give a sneak peek at who we have signed up to present at Macstock VI!
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Countdown
4:58 Welcome and Intro
6:30 Macstock’s Dates and Schedule
9:05 Local Statistics
19:15 Global Risk Estimates
22:50 Hotel Update
25:05 Venue Updates
26:20 Socially Distanced Seating Plan
32:55 Protocol Updates for Macstock VI
38:45 A Look at Other Small Conferences
43:35 RSVP Attendance Requirement
48:45 First Round of Speakers
55:40 Comments, Wrap Up, and Thanks
LINKS:
GA Tech Event Risk Tool: https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/
CDC Know Your Community Level: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html
by Mike | Mar 9, 2022 | Macstock News, Macstock TV, Macstock VI
**** UPDATE: The Replay of the March 15th Live Stream May Be Watched HERE ****
Join Me Live for Macstock VI’s March Update!
Is everyone recovered from Apple’s announcements yesterday?? I’m already hearing from friends who’ve pre-ordered their Mac Studio! I’m so jealous — but I’ve also started saving my pennies! Only 230,000 to go (it might be a while).
Well, if you’re up for a second live stream in March, let’s hang out next week for my latest updates on Macstock VI!
I intend for this to be a quick(er) one than last month’s:
- I’ll cover the latest statistics (they’re looking better!)
- Give an update on Macstock’s venue & hotels
- Let you know where we stand with Macstock VI’s safety protocols
- AND I’ll give a sneak peek at who’s signed up to present at Macstock VI!
When?
March 15th, 12 PM Central Time (18:00 UTC)
Check your time zone here: https://time.is/UTC-6
Where?
Watch Live on YouTube March 15th!*
Click here and set a Reminder!
*Don’t worry if you can’t join us live. Recordings will be available on Macstock’s YouTube Channel for your time-shifted viewing pleasure.
See you then!
Mike
by Mike | Feb 9, 2022 | Live Stream Replays, Macstock News, Macstock TV, Macstock VI
A replay of Macstock’s first Live Stream in 2022!
Recorded February 8th, 2022*
I take a look at local COVID-19 statistics, share an overview of the Macstock in 2022 survey results, discuss why Macstock is moving away from years in the name, give the latest updates from Macstock’s venue, and we’ll close out with some important protocol and programming updates for Macstock VI.
Sitting in with me this time is Chuck Joiner of MacVoices!
* Though this was recorded live as the stream progressed, this replay has been edited to fix brief glitches in the stream, minor audio and video issues, as well as an echo on Chuck’s side due to a misconfiguration of the mixer on my end.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Countdown
14:20 Welcome and Intro Chuck Joiner
21:40 Agenda
23:10 Local Statistics
37:15 MacVoices on Live Stream Content
41:10 Survey Results
57:18 MacVoices on CES and Remote Interviews
1:09:03 Macstock’s Name Change
1:10:28 Updates from the Venue
1:12:32 MacVoices Wrap Up
1:14:42 Protocol Updates for Macstock VI
1:25:29 Programming Updates for Macstock VI
1:30:52 Wrap Up and Thanks
LINKS:
Chuck Joiner, MacVoices: https://www.macvoices.com/
Event Risk Tool: https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/
Shaw Media Latest News: https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/coronavirus/
How Vaccinated Where You Live?: https://www.shawlocal.com/coronavirus/2022/01/26/how-vaccinated-is-where-you-live-fully-vaccinated-residents-by-zip-code-in-illinois/