Take Control Books Publisher Joe Kissell continues our discussion of the OS27 releases, exploring Apple’s next-generation Siri and Apple Intelligence. Joe t ...

Joe Kissell discusses a new approach to Take Control Books’s coverage of Apple’s latest operating systems, including separate books for macOS Golden Gate, i ...

Securing your Apple devices requires an attention to detail, but not a degree in computer science. This book provides everything you need to know to reduce your risk dramatically of intrusion, hijacki...

This book teaches you all about macOS 27 Golden Gate, including how to upgrade from an older operating system and how to use the major new features.

Learn how to use the new Siri AI and both existing and new Apple Intelligence features on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, including the new Siri app, the extension of Apple Intelligence into more apps and in...

Kirk McElhearn discusses his new guide to getting the most from Apple’s AirPods, Take Control of AirPods for Take Control Books, explaining why the deceptiv ...

Joe Kissell, the fellow behind Take Control Books, has a new, live course: Taming Big Tech. As a multi-decade writer and teacher, and someone deeply...

https://youtu.be/Gzz6f1fNNgM Joe Kissell introduces Take Control Live: Taming Big Tech, a four-session interactive course designed to help users understand ...

https://youtu.be/lhNU6kVn1So Joe Kissell continues discussing Take Control of Apple Contacts, focusing on third-party app integration, outdated social media ...

Joe Kissell discusses his brand new book, Take Control of Apple Contacts, explaining why a guide is needed despite the app's app’s limitations. He outl ...

Jeff Carlson discusses the second edition of Take Control of iPhone Photography, explaining how it helps users move beyond basic snapshots to more deliberat ...

Jeff Carlson breaks down the current Apple Watch lineup and watchOS 26, focusing on when an upgrade is worthwhile. From Series and Ultra models to the lates ...

Jeff Carlson dives deeper into watchOS 26 changes, from a redesigned Workout app and expanded customization to Workout Buddy’s friendly audio updates. He al ...

Kirk McElhern returns to talk about the newest Take Control of Apple Media Apps and why Apple’s Music/TV/Podcasts/Books apps feel more “mature” than revolut ...

A conversation with Kirk McElhern on the steady maturation of Apple’s media apps—Music, TV, Books, and Podcasts—and why major changes are now rare. They unp ...

This holiday gift guide episode brings together Joe McKinley, Joe Kissell, and Brett Terpstra to share practical and quirky gift picks. Recommendations rang ...

This book describes how to protect your physical, psychological, and online security related to your private data, whereabouts, and health and safety with tools available from Apple and Google on mobi...

In Part 3, Joe Kissel and the MailMaven developers discuss the creation of the Take Control book, how documentation and user feedback shape ongoing updates, ...

In Part 2, the MailMaven team explores token-based search, a separate global search window, and smart mailboxes/rules with nested criteria. See how the conv ...

Joe Kissel questions app sprawl, praises meaningful options, and spotlights Tahoe’s upgrades: Shortcuts that auto-run on triggers and new passkey import/exp ...

Joe Kissel explores Tahoe’s hands-on upgrades: a customizable Control Center and menu bar, easier access to Reduce Transparency, the Phone app on Mac with c ...

Joe Kissel joins Chuck to discuss Take Control of Tahoe and the newly updated Mac Basics. They explore Apple’s sweeping design overhaul with Liquid Glass, d ...

Jeff Carlson returns to share insights from his updated digital storage guide, exploring NAS, SSDs, direct-connect solutions, and memory cards. He explains ...

Jeff Carlson breaks down modern storage: SSD vs HDD and NVMe, when Thunderbolt 5 is worth it, APFS essentials, cable pitfalls, and smarter backup plans. Plu ...

This book is your guide to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 and new features like the Liquid Glass interface, the overhauled iPadOS multitasking approach, and new calling and call-management features in the Phone...

Joe Kissel introduces Take Control Premium, a new membership program offering 50% discounts on all Take Control books for a year. He explains the challenges ...

Joe Kissell returns to introduce Take Control of DEVONthink 4, a deep guide to the powerful information management tool. He outlines new features like versi ...

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