TMO Appearances for Macworld Expo 2006

SAN FRANCISCO -- Macworld Expo 2006 features several appearances from staff at The Mac Observer, including editor-in-chief Bryan Chaffin, President Dave Hamilton, Morning Editor Jeff Gamet, columnist Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus, and columnist and podcaster John F. Braun.

Bryan Chaffin

  • Session: TC13:  GarageBand 101 (presenting with Bob LeVitus)
    Time: Friday, January 13th 1:00 - 1:45 PM.
    Description: If you want to make music with GarageBand, this session is the perfect introduction. Youill see what it takes to record your own songs with GarageBand; how to use Apple Loops save you time and effort; how to record vocals, guitars, and keyboards; how to use GarageBandis software instruments effectively; and much more.
  • Event: Cirque du Mac 3.0 with the Macworld All Star Band.
    Time: Wednesday, January 11th 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Dave Hamilton

  • Conference: TC:  Podcasters Market Symposium (Moderator)
    Time: Friday, January 13th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Description: Podcasting Market Symposium In June 2005 Steve Jobs proclaimed that Podcasting as "The Hottest thing in Radio" and the nascent technology took off from underground to genuine media phenomenon. Today Fortune 500 companies are adding Podcasts to their marketing mix, new businesses are being started, and the paradigm shift in journalism that started with vanity Web pages and continued with blogging was sent into orbit. The Macworld Podcasting Market Symposium brings together innovators, market makers, opportunists and media visionaries to share their thoughts and experiences riding this newest wave of Internet opportunity. Network with fellow Podcasters while learning the tactics that are making them successful in this unique gathering.
  • Event: Cirque du Mac 3.0 with the Macworld All Star Band.
    Time: Wednesday, January 11th 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Jeff Gamet

  • Appearance: Book promotion for Designeris Guide to Mac OS X Tiger
    Time: Wednesday, January 11th 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Location: Peachpit Press booth #1507
    Book Description: Itis been a long time coming, but now that all of the leading desktop publishing and design programs are at last Mac OS X native, youire finally ready to make the move to Mac OS X as well. Lucky for you, this book will be there to greet you and quickly make you a Mac OS X natural! Written by design and prepress pro Jeff Gamet, this book focuses on the Mac OS X Tiger features that designers want and need to know to work efficiently and effectively with the operating system. Youill find chapters devoted to fonts, printing, creating and working with PDFs, managing color, networking, shifting between Classic and Mac OS X, Mac OS Xis built-in design and productivity tools, system maintenance, security, and more. Throughout, Jeff uses real-world examples to explain not only how to do things in Mac OS X Tiger but why the OS works the way it does so that you can avoid common problems and improve your workflows.

Bob LeVitus

  • Session: TC05:  Dr. Macis Software Treasure Chest
    Time: Wednesday, January 11th 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
    Description: Most Mac users couldnit tell you which shareware and freeware programs for Mac OS X are worth downloading… But Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus can. In this session heill demonstrate the best and brightest shareware and freeware applications of 2005. Youill thrill to programs that let you do more work in less time, gasp in awe at software that can save you time and effort every day, and marvel at programs to help your Mac run better.
  • Session: TC13:  GarageBand 101 (presented with Bryan Chaffin)
    Time: Friday, January 13th 1:00 - 1:45 PM.
    Description: If you want to make music with GarageBand, this session is the perfect introduction. Youill see what it takes to record your own songs with GarageBand; how to use Apple Loops save you time and effort; how to record vocals, guitars, and keyboards; how to use GarageBandis software instruments effectively; and much more.
  • Session: TC01:  Mac 101 or Mac for Switchers
    Time: Monday, January 10th 1:00 - 1:45 PM
    Description: If youive got a new Mac and want to learn the best ways to use it efficiently, this is the session for you. Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus has been teaching people how to use Macs for nearly 20 years; in this informative session heill show you how to get the most out of your new Mac. Youill learn about user accounts, preferences, organizing your files, backing up your data, and a whole lot more.
  • Event: Cirque du Mac 3.0 with the Macworld All Star Band.
    Time: Wednesday, January 11th 8:00 - 11:00 PM

John F. Braun

  • Conference: TC:  Podcasters Market Symposium (Panel member)
    Time: Friday, January 13th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Description: Podcasting Market Symposium In June 2005 Steve Jobs proclaimed that Podcasting as "The Hottest thing in Radio" and the nascent technology took off from underground to genuine media phenomenon. Today Fortune 500 companies are adding Podcasts to their marketing mix, new businesses are being started, and the paradigm shift in journalism that started with vanity Web pages and continued with blogging was sent into orbit. The Macworld Podcasting Market Symposium brings together innovators, market makers, opportunists and media visionaries to share their thoughts and experiences riding this newest wave of Internet opportunity. Network with fellow Podcasters while learning the tactics that are making them successful in this unique gathering.