Mac Power Users
Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Hackett.
Sun, April 06, 2025
Exploring iCloud.com
iCloud is the glue that holds much of the Apple ecosystem together, syncing data and content between devices. This week, the guys walk through what is possible by using the iCloud website, including data recovery tools, account settings, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback A Fresh Coat of Paint - 512 Pixels MobileMe's Legacy – 512 Pixels iCloud.com iCloud+ - Apple How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support Manage your Apple Account Apple - Support - System Status Use Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support Use iCloud Settings on iCloud.com - Apple Support Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support Use iCloud.com to restore and recover iCloud information - Apple Support Receive notifications for iCloud apps on your PC - Apple Support Add an email domain you already own to iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support iClou
Sun, March 30, 2025
Wandering Around The Verge, with David Pierce
David Pierce is Editor-at-Large at The Verge. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about the hardware and software he relies on for work, the overall state of Apple in 2025, and his complicated feelings about his new SodaStream. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Guest Starring: David Pierce Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Pierce | The Verge David Pierce (@davidpierce.xyz) — Bluesky David Pierce (@imdavidpierce) • Threads The Vergecast Podcast | The Verge MacWhisper 12: Now with Automatic Speaker Recognition - MacSparky Pebble Casio Watches with Step Tracking Mac Power Users #789: Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell - Relay NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Remind Me Faster InstaRemind Notion Calendar Mimestream Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9 - Apple <a href="https://www.the
Sun, March 23, 2025
Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell
Author Matt Gemmell joins Stephen and David to talk about using an iPad as his only computer for eight and a half years and why he recently switched back to the Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. DEVONthink : Get Organized -- Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: Matt Gemmell Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Matt Gemmell Books — Matt Gemmell Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell@mastodon.scot) Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell.bsky.social) Matt Gemmell - YouTube Element 5 Hub – CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Dock – CalDigit Three Tiny Laptops - MacStories Back to Mac — Matt Gemmell Rediscovering the iPad — Matt Gemmell Matt's 2016 post about switching to the iPad. Moom Alfred 5 for Mac A picture is worth a thousand permissions requests – Six Colors Ulysses OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Outlining in MindNo
Sun, March 16, 2025
Travel Tech
All aboard! David and Stephen talk about the tech, bags, and planning that go into their travel. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Tech Folio Backpack | WaterField Designs Classic Backpack | Bellroy Transit Workpack | Bellroy Air Travel Collection | WaterField Designs Away Roller Pro Carry-On Luggage by Peak Design by Peak Design — Kickstarter AirTag - Apple Apple’s Find My enables sharing location of lost items with third parties - Apple Chipolo CARD Spot - Chipolo Packing Cube | Peak Design Tech Pouch | Peak Design QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | Bose <a href="http
Sun, March 09, 2025
Revisiting Our Mac Menu Bars
It's been a while, so Stephen and David share what is in their Macs' menu bars, touching on some all-time great macOS apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACPOWERUSERS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac OS X 10.0 Review - Ars Technica The Control Strip — 512 Pixels iStat Menus Use Control Center on Mac - Apple Support Change Control Center settings on Mac - Apple Support Rogue Amoeba | SoundSource Rogue Amoeba’s Historic Screenshot Archive Run a shortcut while working on your Mac - Apple Support ChatGPT on your desktop | OpenAI Claude Aptonic - Dropzone 4 CleanShot X for Mac ScreenFlow Timery for Toggl Timing - Automatic Mac Time Tracker
Sun, March 02, 2025
Catching up with John Soliman
John Soliman returns to the show to detail his journey with Apple silicon, share his work on Pixar's "Win or Lose," and discuss video transcoding. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACPOWERUSERS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Guest Starring: John Soliman Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #785: First of All, I'm David Sparks - Relay If you can't update or restore your iPad - Apple Support Mac Power Users #618: Making Movies at Pixar, with John Soliman - Relay John (@solimander.bsky.social) - Bluesky John (@Solimander@mstdn.social) - Mastodon Mac mini - Apple Goodbye, Old Mac Pro (2013) - MacSparky Hello, New Mac Pro (2019) - MacSparky Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro Ushers in a New Era of Storytelling Innovation and Immersive Entertainment | Disney Plus Press Schoolhouse Rock #1 Three is a Magic Number - YouTube Watch Win or Lose | Full Episodes | Disney+ <a hr
Sun, February 23, 2025
First of All, I'm David Sparks
Stephen and David talk about failed purchase migrations, talk more about notifications, experience the power of old-school blogging, and discuss something new in the Sparks driveway. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACPOWERUSERS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another Apple Account - Apple Support About migrating Apple Account purchases between accounts - Apple Support Apple Updates Purchase Migration Requirements — 512 Pixels Failed Migration - MacSparky Apple Raises Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhones - MacRumors AppleCare+ Policy Change Coming to Apple Stores - MacRumors Back up your Apple Watch - Apple Support Mac Power Users #783: Managing Notification Frustration - Relay Amazon will stop allowing Kindle book downloads to your PC soon | The Verge Amazon is Tightening the Screws on Kindle Books - MacSparky How to bulk download Kindle files, while you
Sun, February 16, 2025
Exploring AI & Productivity, with Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt returns to talk with Stephen and David about the various tools in ChatGPT, including the ability to build custom GPTs. Michael also shares some of his other favorite AI-powered tools and some of his concerns about the future of AI. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Guest Starring: Michael Hyatt Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Full Focus The Full Focus Planner The Double Win Show Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Blog | Digital Minimalist Shop | Digital Minimalist Focused - Relay How to Make Your iPhone Grayscale | Agio Freedom | Block Websites, Apps, and the Internet The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Missive ‐ Team Email, Chat & Tasks Creating a GPT | OpenAI Help Center Michael's "Write Like Me" GPT <a href="https://chatgpt.com/g/g-67321f302
Sun, February 09, 2025
Managing Notification Frustration
🚨 Breaking News: On this episode, David and Stephen dive into Apple's vast sea of notification settings. They also cover best practices and where Apple has gotten things wrong. Open this alert to hear more! 🚨 This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Announcing the 2025 Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky Monday, February 10 is the last day to use the code "MPU10" for 10 percent off! How to tame notifications on iOS | The Verge Use notifications on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Notifications settings on Mac - Apple Support The Incredibles (soundtrack) - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #780: Our Home Screens & Focus Modes - Relay Mac Power Users #782: Apple Intelligence Review - Relay Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Target Drive Up in Apple CarPlay Latest Episodes - MPU Talk
Sun, February 02, 2025
Apple Intelligence Review
Stephen and David have been using Apple's AI features since they showed up in betas last year. Today, they share their findings and talk about what's worth your time — and what's not — when it comes to Apple Intelligence. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Announcing the 2025 Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Standard Edition) | MacSparky Field Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Mac Power Users #781: The 2025 Productivity Field Guide - Relay A New Look for 2025 and Beyond — Relay Apple Intelligence - Apple Introducing Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple How to get Apple Intelligence - Apple Support Privacy - Features - Apple Apple Intelligence and privacy on iPhone - Apple Support ChatGPT Apple Intelligence Extension & Privacy- Apple Cleft Notes - Capture and Share Notes With Cleft’s AI Scribe Use Writing Tools with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support <a hr
Sun, January 26, 2025
The 2025 Productivity Field Guide
David has updated the Productivity Field Guide for 2025. This week, he and Stephen discuss what's new in the course, what changes he has made to his various production workflows, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Jelly : A better way to share an inbox. Get 15% off your first year. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback A Brief Overview of the Pocket 8086; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Windows 3.0 in Real Mode — 512 Pixels Project 8086 Part II: Real Mode Productivity; or, 8,086 Reasons to Get a Newer Computer — 512 Pixels Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide (Standard Edition) NotebookLM The Demise of iBooks Author - MacSparky Create an EPUB book in Pages - Apple Support Use advanced book creation options in Pages - Apple Support
Sun, January 19, 2025
Our Home Screens & Focus Modes
Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Blocker : The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month premium free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Stephen's iPhone Home Screens Every Default macOS Wallpaper - in Glorious 6K Resolution — 512 Pixels Widgetsmith Pedometer++ CARROT Weather GroupMe Discord Timery Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker Reader Classic Feedbin Foodnoms Happy Scale ChatGPT Google Docs GoodLinks <a href="htt
Sun, January 12, 2025
An AirPods Launcher
In this feedback episode, the guys discuss AI-powered dictation solutions, the safety features built into many Apple products, and some listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Introducing Whisper | OpenAI MacWhisper superwhisper Testing superwhisper | FAST voice-to-text tool for Mac - YouTube Whisper Memos Safety Features - Official Apple Support Use Fall Detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident - Apple Support Set up your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone - Apple Support Make an emergency call from a locked iPhone - Apple Support If you lost your Apple TV remote - Apple Support Gridfinity Generator 774: Answering Common Tech Support Questions - Episodes - MPU Talk Find your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition <a href="http
Sun, January 05, 2025
Exploring the Task Management Environment
With the new year here, David and Stephen discuss the task managers they tried in 2024, and what they are currently using to get things done at work and beyond. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Reminders Things NotePlan MPU #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth Trello Todoist TickTick GoodTask Tasks OmniFocus Notion Ugmonk Analog The Plotter Notebook System Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Plotter Interview with Brad Dowdy Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone - Apple Support Reminder MenuBar InstaRemind Remind Me Faster
Sun, December 29, 2024
Setup Nostalgia
Subtitle: An MPU Holiday Special The guys reflect on their college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Video: The Titanium PowerBook G4 — 512 Pixels The iPod at 5 and 'The Google' — 512 Pixels Macintosh Plus - Wikipedia Control Panel on Gray Icon Print by Susan Kare LaserWriter - Wikipedia WP-2 - Tandy Tech
Sun, December 22, 2024
Tech That Worked in 2024
Stephen and David reflect on some of the hardware and software that served them well over the last year. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback NotebookLM by Google Whisper Memos AirPods Pro 2 - Hearing Health - Apple Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay FM MindNode Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM Kbase Article of the Week: Use Categories in Mail on iPhone — 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More - Relay FM Notion iCloud 'Keep Downloaded' Option Included in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia - MacRumors Plotter System Apple Vision Pro Review: It’s a Carousel — 512 Pixels Vision Pro Check-In - MacSparky Mac Power Users #751: Vision Pro Check-in - Relay FM Use Mac Virtual Display on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support <a href="https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/12/17/blackmagic-urs
Sun, December 15, 2024
File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink
Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay All annual plans are 20% off until December 18! History of PDF - Wikipedia Save as PDF… (Revisited) - MacSparky Simple Scan - iOS App Hazel by Noodlesoft What’s New in Hazel 6 – Noodlesoft Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Get 20% off the Hazel or DEVONthink Field Guide with the code "MPUDOCS." DEVONthink by DEVONtechnologies DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink's Automation Options Anne-Laure Le Cunff - YouTube
Sun, December 08, 2024
Answering Common Tech Support Questions
It's that time of year again: when relatives come to the family get-together armed with tech questions. On this episode, David and Stephen tackle some of the most common issues asked around the dinner table. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay! Get 20% off a More Power Users membership between now and December 18! Shortcuts for iPhone & iPad Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Use code "MASHEDPOTATOES" for 20% off. How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support How to clear Other/System Data on an iPhone | Macworld How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with your Mac - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Windows - Apple Support On .Mac's Backup.app — 512 Pixels Use Time Machine on your Mac to back up to multiple disks - Apple Support Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem - Apple Support <
Sun, December 01, 2024
2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2)
Subtitle: Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, iCloud & Services Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay FM Give the Gift of Relay FM Get 20% off any annual Relay membership between now and December 18! MacSparky Field Guides Use code "MPUGRAVY" for 20% off. The sale ends a few days after the episode airs. Shortcuts for iPhone & iPad Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Vestaboard Mac - Apple Apple introduces M4 chip - Apple Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max - Apple The incredible M4 Macs create Apple's biggest challenge yet | Macworld A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air — 512 Pixels Apple iMac M4 review: who is this for, exactly? - The Verge iPhone Mirroring is Very Good — 512 Pixels macOS Screenshot Library — 512 Pixels <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/04/visionos-2-2-beta-ultrawide-mac-virtual-di
Sun, November 24, 2024
2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
Subtitle: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, & Audio Products This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay FM MacSparky Field Guides iPhone - Compare Models - Apple Use the Camera Control on iPhone 16 models - Apple Support Sparky’s Super Action Button - YouTube Widgetsmith iPad - Compare Models - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Apple Watch - Compare Models - Apple Apple Watch blood oxygen detection won’t be available on the Series 10 in the US | TechCrunch Track your vitals on Apple Watch - Apple Support Focused - Relay FM AirPods - Compare Models - Apple What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories HomePod mini - Apple H
Sun, November 17, 2024
Beauty & Friction
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about the M4 family of Macs, their RSS setups, and recent updates to some of their favorite apps. Then they discuss some listener feedback and their home networks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback M4 iMac Review: Gloriously niche – Six Colors M4/M4 Pro MacBook Pro review: Brighter, clearer, faster – Six Colors M4 Mac mini Review: Phenomenal cosmic power, itty-bitty form factor – Six Colors M4 Mac Mini Teardown Reveals BIG Surprises! - Quinn Nelson on YouTube "Mac mini Pro" enclosure for M4 Mac mini by Jerrod H - MakerWorld UPGRADING a Brand NEW M4 Mac mini - dosdude1 - YouTube Unread Reeder Classic Reeder Reeder: A New Approach to Following Feeds - MacStories Feedbin GoodLinks Readwise Reader Platformer 404 Media Tedium M.G. Siegler - Spyglass <a href="https://austinkleon.substack.com/" targ
Sun, November 10, 2024
The 2024 MPU Gift Guide
Stephen is back from his sabbatical and joins David just in time for some holiday shopping. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Since recording, it has been announced that Tidbyt has been sold and no new devices will be shipped. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Bellroy Card Sleeve Peak Design - Mobile Accessories Peak Design - Mobile Wallet Chipolo CARD Spot Hydro Flask - Amazon Nitecore EDC27 UHi 3100 Lumen Flashlight Leatherman ARC Leatherman Wave+ Sparky's Customized Leatherman Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Set Up Custom Mouse Clicks Using BetterTouchTool - MacSparky YouTube Learn OmniFocus <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MT0H3AM/A/apple-watch-magnetic-fast-charger-to-usb-c-cable-1-m" target="_blank
Sun, November 03, 2024
Alex Cox, Vision Pro Champion
This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Alex Cox Makes Podcasts | Instagram | Linktree Neumann stage microphone KMS 105 Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy Magic Room AVP App Alex's Current Sticky Note App Widgetsmith Spatial Station Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring on the App Store HomeUI - Smart Home on the App Store Piano: Flowing Tiles on the App Store Bombaroom on the App Store HomeUI - Smart Home on the App Store Orion AI Glasses: The Future of AR Glasses Technology | Meta Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy
Sun, October 27, 2024
Getting Intentional with Chris Bailey
Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Password : So much more than a password manager. Save 20% off your plan. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Welcome - Chris Bailey Thunderbolt 4 Dock | TS4 | CalDigit – CalDigit Roam 2: Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker | Sonos Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Simplenote A Hyper Key with Karabiner Elements, full instructions - BrettTerpstra.com Hyper Key Via BetterTouchTool - MacSparky Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Fastmail Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara Bear - Markdown Notes
Sun, October 20, 2024
Apple in Education with Barrett Mosbacker
Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password : So much more than a password manager. Save 20% off your plan. Guest Starring: Barrett Mosbacker Links and Show Notes: Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Barrett on LinkedIn The Christian School Journal Home - Westminster Christian Academy iA Writer: The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS Scrivener - Literature & Latte Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Outlining Software For Pros - OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Freeform on the App Store NotebookLM Perplexity Introducing ChatGPT | OpenAI The Anxious Generation Out Now. Order the Book. PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | Free Trial | PDF Expert
Sun, October 13, 2024
Automation Golden Age with Stephen Millard
Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. 1Password : Productivity and Security. Guest Starring: Stephen Millard Links and Show Notes: Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback ThoughtAsylum - Stephen's Website Obsidian | ThoughtAsylum Drafts | ThoughtAsylum Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity GitHub - sballin/alfred-search-notes-app: Use Alfred to quickly open notes in iCloud/Apple Notes. Alfred Workflow for DT 3.x - DEVONthink - DEVONtechnologies Community Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Drafts | Where Text Starts Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup HexMonkey Software - MassReplaceIt Warp: Own the command line Stephen Millard (ThoughtAsylum/@sylumer) is creating content & tools to help you be productive with your tech Tot • Your tiny text companion
Sun, October 06, 2024
Inventing the Internet, with Glenn Fleishman
Glenn Fleishman, freelance journalist, book author, editor, and comics and type historian, joins to share what he's up to and some of his favorite workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Guest Starring: Glenn Fleishman Links and Show Notes: Glenn Fleishman, freelance journalist, book author, editor, and comics and type historian, joins to share what he's up to and some of his favorite workflows. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Glenn Fleishman: Unsolicited Pundit Glenn Fleishman (@glennf@twit.social) - TWiT.social Shift Happens: A book about keyboards by Marcin Wichary — Kickstarter Mac 911 | Macworld Take Control Books – Expert Advice from Leading Tech Authors Take Control Books – Expert Advice from Leading Tech Authors Participate :: How Comics Were Made: a Visual History of Printing Cartoons by Glenn Fleishman 24 Life Lessons for Filmmakers from Werner Herzog | No Film School Participate :: How Comics Were Made: a Visual History of Printing Cartoons by Glenn Fleishman The Eternal Truth of Markdown | WIRED Scrivener - Literature & Latte MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories <a href
Sun, September 29, 2024
New iPhones & Software Releases
Stephen and David talk about Apple's new hardware, then take a tour of macOS Sequoia, iOS and iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Things : The award-winning to-do app. Ready for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Download a free trial for your Mac. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude - 2024 Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube Camera Control does a lot, but you can also make it just a simple button macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act – Six Colors macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Review macOS 15 Sequoia – macOS Screenshot Library — 512 Pixels Drag and Drop Files Now Work With iPhone Mirroring in Latest macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iOS 18.1 Betas - MacRumors Tile windows on Mac - Apple Support Moom BetterSnapTool Michael Tsai - Blog - Sequoia Screen Recording Prompts and the Persistent Content Capture Entitlement <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/24/macos-sequoia-screen-recording-permission-n
Sun, September 22, 2024
Workflows with William Gallagher
William Gallagher, a British television writer and educator joins David to share his favorite Mac hardware and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: William Gallagher Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback William on the Web 58keys | Welcome to 58keys, a YouTube series for writers using Macs, iPads and iPhones. William Gallagher | AppleInsider Bartender 5 - Take control of your Menu bar Drafts | Where Text Starts Start Writing Your Screenplay with Final Draft 13 - Final Draft® Scrivener - Literature & Latte Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Outlining Software For Pros - OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Project Management Software For Professionals - OmniPlan - The Omni Group
Tue, September 10, 2024
It’s Glowtime
Apple's September event brought new iPhones, updated AirPods, and a revised Apple Watch line. Stephen and David sort through the news and share their thoughts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Donate to St. Jude today! No Mo’ Chemo – 512 Pixels Why Do You Have To Go and Make Things So Complicated? – 512 Pixels A Few Thoughts Following Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” Event - MacSparky Introducing Apple Watch Series 10 - Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 now available in black titanium - Apple Apple introduces groundbreaking health features - Apple Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - Apple Apple introduces AirPods 4 and a hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 - Apple AirPods Pro 2 adds 'clinical grade' hearing aid feature - 9to5Mac <
Sun, September 08, 2024
Mr. Automation: Matt Cassinelli
Matt Cassinelli joins the show to discuss his background with Workflow and Apple and how it led to him becoming the "Shortcuts Guy." The group then discusses Apple's automation tools across its platforms, and how those tools have extended to the web. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude Home – Matthew Cassinelli Matthew Cassinelli (@matthewcassinelli) on Threads Matthew Cassinelli (@matthewcassinelli@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Shortcuts Membership – Matthew Cassinelli Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStories Workflow's Original Website (via the Internet Archive) Apple Acquires Workflow - MacStories The Future of Workflow - MacStories App Intents | Apple Developer Documentation @matthewcassinelli "computers r cool" • Threads Elgato <a href="https://www.macsparky.com/blog/tag/contextual-computing/" target="_blank
Sun, September 01, 2024
Production Workflow Check-In
David and Stephen take inventory of what software and services they're using in their content businesses, and how they work with their respective teams across multiple time zones and platforms. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude 2024 Newsletter - MacSparky Whisper Memos Drafts Workspaces | Drafts User Guide MarsEdit 5 Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM iA Writer Ulysses Obsidian Notion Grammarly MacSparky Labs ScreenFlow Slack Sparky's Planning Page Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
Sun, August 25, 2024
The New Overcast, with Marco Arment
Marco Arment joins to discuss his podcast app for iOS, Overcast, which just received a major rewrite for its 10th anniversary. David and Stephen talk to Marco about that project, how he thinks through user feedback, and Apple's annual release cycle. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Marco Arment Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback ten. | the movie. - YouTube @marcoarment - Mastodon.social The Launch of Overcast – Marco.org Ten years of Overcast: A new foundation – Marco.org Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions - 9to5Mac New "iPhone 17 Air" might be the first step to a foldable - 9to5Mac
Sun, August 18, 2024
Apple Intelligence's Early Days
Apple Intelligence recently entered beta. David and Stephen have spent time with the features currently available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. These include writing tools, summarization Mail and Messages, and a new Focus Mode. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. KRCS : Get your new Mac with all your preferred specs, with pricing you won't find anywhere else Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Performa Month - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence Preview - Apple Apple Details Its AI Foundation Models and Applebot Web Scraping - MacStories SearchGPT is a prototype of new AI search features | OpenAI The "Super Hero Mom" Image Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM
Sun, August 11, 2024
Four Great Mac Utilities
Subtitle: CleanShot X, iStat Menus, PopClip, & Kaleidoscope On this episode, David and Stephen explore four great applications for macOS users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Xojo : Create native cross-platform apps. Use code MPU24 for 15% off any licence. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Performa Month – 512 Pixels Setapp CleanShot X for Mac Eating Crow on CleanShot X 4.5 - MacSparky CleanShot X – Pricing Loom iStat Menus PopClip for Mac Actions — PopClip PopClip Extensions Directory Title Case — PopClip Extensions Copy as Markdown — PopClip Extensions Buy PopClip Kaleidoscope Welcome Kaleidoscope 5 Pricing - Kaleidoscope Working Copy, Git on iOS Tower Git Client
Sun, August 04, 2024
Exploring NotePlan with David Roth
David Roth joins David and Stephen to cover NotePlan, an application that combines tasks, events, and notes in some really interesting ways. They discuss how to be more productive using its unique features, and compare it with some other applications. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Xojo : Create native cross-platform apps. Use code MPU24 for 15% off any licence. Guest Starring: David Roth Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM Steve Jobs Announcing the iPhone at Macworld 2007 - YouTube Getting Things Done - Wikipedia Focused - Relay FM NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Getting Started - NotePlan Knowledge Base NotePlan Pricing Pricing | Setapp NotePlan - YouTube Your Theme - CGP Grey on YouTube Drawing Support - NotePlan How to publish a note on the web (to share it with others) - NotePlan Knowledge Base Create Plugins - NotePlan Knowledge Base NotePlan Templates for Every Purpose The Morning Routine Journal Template - MacSparky How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Supp
Sun, July 28, 2024
700 MB of GIFs
David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Submit Your Photos from Relay 10 The Productivity Summer Camp - MacSparky How to Use Your iPhone's StandBy Mode - MacRumors MPU Forums A tiny Freeform tip - Venn diagrams - Software - MPU Talk Panopad – Studio Neat Apple Health VP explains why sleeping with Apple Watch will deliver the most accurate 'Vitals' - 9to5Mac Sleep++ AutoSleep About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support Stream Deck Kit Overview - Elgato Soon you’ll be able to control your iPad using Elgato’s Stream Deck - 9to5Mac How the Stream Deck rose from the ashes of a legendary keyboard - The Verge <a href
Sun, July 21, 2024
Passwords, Passkeys, & Beyond, with Damien Schreurs
Damien Schreurs joins the program to talk to Stephen and David about what makes a good password, the deal with passkeys, and Apple's upcoming Passwords application. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Damien Schreurs Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire Macpreneur Macpreneur - YouTube Damien Schreurs (@damienschreurs) • Instagram Use Passphrases for Your Wi-Fi Network and Streaming Apps | 1Password What is a Rainbow Table & How to Prevent These Attacks Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support YubiKey 5 | Authentication for Secure Login | Yubico Token2 T2F2-Dual FIDO2, U2F and TOTP Security Key Passkeys: What they are and how to use them - Google Passkeys.io – A Real-World Passkey Demo & Info Page WebAuthn.io Passkeys Directory OTP Auth - App Store
Sun, July 14, 2024
Apple Gear & Accessories
David and Stephen share some of their favorite accessories that help extend their Apple devices and maximize their usefulness. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire 512 Pixels | Cotton Bureau Everyday Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max V2 | Peak Design Official Site Thousand Bike Helmets, Skateboard Helmets, MIPS Helmets Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Cycling Helmet - Trek Bikes Leather iPhone Cases - RYAN London Field Notes | Daily Carry Leather Notebook Cover Field Notes | Everyday Inspiration: Leather Notebook Cover Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site Material Dock – Studio Neat mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe - Apple MagSafe Battery Pack - Technical Specifications - Apple Support <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C58MS6
Sun, July 07, 2024
Exploring Apple’s TV Efforts, with Sigmund Judge
Stephen and David are joined by Sigmund Judge to discuss Apple TV hardware, tvOS, Apple TV+ content, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Guest Starring: Sigmund Judge Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Sigmund Judge (@sigmund@mastodon.screentimes.net) - Mastodon Magic Rays of Light - MacStories The Story of BBC Television MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories I Turned the New 13" iPad Pro Into a MacPad and Portable Gaming Display - MacStories Apple TV Go: How a USB-C Mod Spiraled into an iPad-Based tvOS Workstation - MacStories USB-C Modkit for AppleTV (2022) Accessibility features on Apple TV - Apple Support Apple TV Coming to Your Living Room - Apple Apple Brings Innovation Back to Television with The All-New Apple TV - Apple Things you can ask Siri on Apple TV - Apple Support A
Sun, June 30, 2024
Vision Pro Check-in
David and Stephen discuss Apple's youngest platform and where it stands a few months after launch. They share some of their favorite apps and how spatial computing fits into their personal and professional lives. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Vision Pro - Apple SoloTop for Apple Vision Pro - Etsy Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro - WaterField Designs Apple Vision Pro Travel Case - Apple Store MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface - Twelve South "The nicer one." Runestone - App Store Draw in a Freeform board on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support New Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support in Testing Ahead of visionOS 2 - MacRumors Introducing Fantastical for Apple Vision Pro - Flexibits Things for Apple Vision Pro - Things Blog - Cultured Code OmniFocus 4 task app gets native version for Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac Whisper Memos - App Store Juno for YouTube - App Store <a href="https://www.jig.space/apple-v
Sun, June 23, 2024
Our Betas Era (Summer 2024)
David and Stephen have been running iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, so you don't have to. This week, they discuss some new features coming to Apple's platforms later this year. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iOS 18 Photos hands-on: Get ready for big changes on your iPhone - 9to5Mac iOS 18: Calendar App Design Changes and Reminders Integration - MacRumors Reminders in iOS 18: All the new features coming this fall - 9to5Mac All the ways you can customize your iPhone with iOS 18 - 9to5Mac watchOS 11 removes Siri face on Apple Watch - 9to5Mac Siri improvements, ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence – launch timings
Thu, June 13, 2024
The Year of Apple Intelligence
Subtitle: Unpacking WWDC24 WWDC24 brought updates across Apple's platforms and was used to announce the company's move into the AI era. David and Stephen hit the highlights of what's new. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Steve Jobs Says "Jump!" and Phil Schiller Does - YouTube macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Overview - MacStories macOS Sequoia’s Default Wallpaper (Updated) – 512 Pixels macOS Sequoia’s Macintosh Wallpapers – 512 Pixels The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM Bezel - Show your iPhone on your Mac iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Michael Tsai - Blog - Dark Mode iOS 18 App Icons NEW! iOS 18 iMessage via Satellite demo! - iJustine watchOS 11: The MacStories Overview - MacStories visionOS 2: The MacStories Overview - MacStories <a href="https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-int
Sun, June 09, 2024
On the 13th Day
Subtitle: Feedback & the OmniFocus 4 Field Guide In this feedback episode, the guys discuss iMessage, Arc, Notes, and more. Then, they chat about OmniFocus 4 and David's new Field Guide. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Get 10% off the OmniFocus 4 Field Guide for a limited time with the launch discount: OF4LAUNCH. Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The OmniFocus 4 Field Guide Release - MacSparky Mac Power Users #746: All About iMessage - Relay FM MPU 746: All About iMessage - Episodes - MPU Talk Perplexity Researcher: Windows 11 Recall a ‘Disaster’ – 512 Pixels Notes Search - Alfred Workflow Paletro — Command Palette in any applications Menu Bar Search - Alfred Workflow Homerow — Keyboard shortcuts for every button in macOS Create keyboard shortcuts for apps on Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com : DJI Mic 2 Mac Power Users #747: Exploring the Arc Browser - Relay FM OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Standard Edition) OmniFocu
Sun, June 02, 2024
Exploring the Arc Browser
Arc is a new browser that started life on macOS in 2022. David and Stephen have been using it for months, taking notes and gathering thoughts. This week, they discuss its features, and how AI could change the way people browse the web. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The Browser Company | Building Arc Arc from The Browser Company How will Arc browser make money? - YouTube The Arc browser arrives on Windows to take on Chrome and Edge - The Verge How we're building the Arc Browser Windows app with *Swift* - YouTube Privacy Policy - Arc Favorites: Top Tabs Across Every Space – Arc Help Center Pinned Tabs: Tabs you want to stick around – Arc Help Center Auto Archive: Clean as you go – Arc Help Center Keyboard Shortcuts – Arc Help Center Little Arc: Quick Lookups & Instant Triaging – Arc Help Center Easels: Capture & Create – Arc Help Center <a href="https://resources.arc.
Sun, May 26, 2024
All About iMessage
iMessage is one of the stickiest parts of the Apple ecosystem, and this week, the guys discuss some of its features, explore its security credentials, and share some tips for making it run smoothly. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Set up and use Magic Keyboard for iPad - Apple Support Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support Connected #502: Overcome by the Thinness - Relay FM Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories OpenAI pulls its Scarlett Johansson-like voice for ChatGPT - The Verge New Version of iOS Includes Notification Center, iMessage, Newsstand, Twitter Integration Among 200 New Features - Apple What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support Rich Communication Services - Wikipedia Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac Turn read receipts on or off in Messages on iPhone - Apple Support <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/group-conversations-iphb10c80fc5/17.0/ios/17.0" targ
Sun, May 19, 2024
“Inventing the Future” with John Buck
Subtitle: Remembering the Apple Advanced Technology Group John Buck published a book covering the "Apple Technology Group," a division within Apple that operated back in the 1980s and 1990s and experimented with many forward-looking bits of technology that we take for granted today. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: John Buck Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback "Inventing the Future" Use code "MPU" for $5 off! Beyond 2000 (TV Series 1985–1999) - IMDb Beyond 2000 - The Future of Computers - YouTube Computer Chronicles - Wikipedia Timeline One by John Buck - Amazon.com Apple Newsstand (software) - Wikipedia Apple Advanced Technology Group - Wikipedia The legendary Apple research group that shaped our world - Fast Company The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped – 512 Pixels A/UX - Wikipedia Mindset (computer) - Wikipedia <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1goCh3Qd7M"
Wed, May 08, 2024
Apple’s “Let Loose” iPad Event
This week, Apple unveiled new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Stephen and David talk through the news and discuss why hardware isn't at the heart of the iPad's struggles. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Everything Announced at Apple's "Let Loose" Event - 9to5Mac Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple's Event in London - MacStories Some hands-on iPad event impressions – Six Colors M4 iPad Pro Impressions: Well This is Awkward - MKBHD on YouTube New M4 iPads, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro! Apple Event Recap! - iJustine on YouTube Mac Power Users #743: The Current AI Moment - Relay FM iPad Air - Apple iPad Pro - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple The new iPad Pro + Procreate - Apple on YouTube iPad Keyboards - Apple Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad Updated Along with Their Mac Counterparts - MacStories <a href="https://www.thread
Sun, May 05, 2024
The Current AI Moment
AI is suddenly everywhere, from online services and software to bespoke hardware products. This week, David takes Stephen on a journey to talk about the tools he has found useful, as well as what's not ready for prime time yet. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Hallucination (artificial intelligence) - Wikipedia Large language model - Wikipedia Google cut a deal with Reddit for AI training data - The Verge OpenAI Google Gemini Microsoft Copilot Microsoft invests $1 billion in OpenAI to pursue holy grail of artificial intelligence - The Verge Perplexity Meta AI Adobe Firefly Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels ChatGPT - Universal Primer ChatGPT - Diagrams ChatGPT - Planty Building Virtual Seneca (using ChatGPT) - MacSparky on YouTube <a href="https://readwise.io/" tar
Sun, April 28, 2024
All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri
Neil Jhaveri founded Mimestream, a macOS email app for Gmail users. Stephen and David talk to Neil about his time at Apple, Mimestream's roadmap (including an iOS version and supporting non-Google services), and email's place in today's world. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Neil Jhaveri Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback In Memoriam: Charles Edge – Mac Admins Podcast Take Control Author Charles Edge Dies - TidBITS Neil on Mastodon Mail in OS X Lion - 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica Review — Mail Mail in OS X Mountain Lion - 512 Pixels Notes in OS X Mountain Lion - 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM Mimestream BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand for Macbook <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23868428/iphone-13-mini
Sun, April 21, 2024
In the Apple Trust Zone
On this feedback episode, the guys catch up on listener feedback, share some unique uses for Freeform, discuss some good Apple Watch apps, and talk about the Mac's startup sound. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Import from Apple Notes - Obsidian Help Alfred + Apple Notes Plugin AlDente - AppHouseKitchen Stephen's Action Button Shortcut David's Action Button Shortcut Actions on the App Store iPhone 16's New 'Capture Button' Rumored to Emulate High-End Camera Functionality - MacRumors Mac Power Users #739: Checking in on Freeform - Relay FM MacFamilyTree Newsletter - MacSparky Miro | The Visual Workspace for Innovation iPhone 16 Pro Camera May Be Less Prone to Lens Flare and Ghosting - MacRumors Book excerpt: What the Ear Hears (And Doesn't) | Popular Science Story of Sosumi & the Mac Startup Sound | Jim Reeke
Sun, April 14, 2024
“From The Beatles to The Libertines,” with Lee Garrett
Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and David to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Lee Garrett Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Lee's Desk: Lee's Rack: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback New MPU Merch This is the final call for the new MPU shirts, sweaters, and hats! The sale ends on April 15. ScreenCastsOnline Mac Power Users #177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead Ember Mug 2 Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking. Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink Anybox – Bookmarking App for Mac & iPhone Hookmark – Links beat searching Project Management Software For Professionals - OmniPlan Alfred - Productivity App for macOS <a href="
Sun, April 07, 2024
Checking in on Freeform
David and Stephen revisit Freeform and discuss how it's improved since its launch and what Apple could do next with the application. They also share how they use the app and how it shines in visionOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback New MPU Merch! Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple Press release from December 2022 The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped – 512 Pixels New Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support in Testing Ahead of visionOS 2 - MacRumors MindNode Goodnotes
Sun, March 31, 2024
Apple Collecting 101
Stephen walks David through the ins and outs of collecting old Apple gear, and the pair take the wraps off an MPU redesign. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! AdBlock Pro : Block ads in Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Evolution of MPU New MPU Hat New MPU Shirt Stephen's Inventory (Google Sheets) Altair 8800 - Wikipedia How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels Rogue Amoeba’s Historic Screenshot Archive BlueSCSI The Macintosh Garden Introduction to Emulation - Macintosh Garden Infinite Mac The Lisa - MacStories Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa by David Greelish Lisa:
Sun, March 24, 2024
Scoring a Movie, with David Metzger
David Metzger is a composer, arranger, and orchestrator with a celebrated career that has earned him Academy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. He joins the guys to talk about how the music for some of the most beloved films and shows of our time is made. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: David Metzger Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Dave Metzger Music Dave Metzger - IMDb Wish (2023) - IMDb Disney THE LION KING | On Broadway Since 1997 Tarzan (1999) - IMDb Once Upon a Studio (Short 2023) - IMDb Cubase: Music Production Software Atari ST - Wikipedia Macintosh SE - Wikipedia A History of Roland Samplers Mac Studio - Wikipedia Metagrid for iOS Music Notation Software – Sibelius Vestaboard <a href="https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/stream-deck-xl" targ
Sun, March 17, 2024
Maintaining & Caring For Your Apple Hardware
Stephen and David offer advice on how to best care for Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more, from cleaning to battery management and beyond. Then, the guys reflect on recent news, including the new MacBook Air and the death of the company's car project. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Check the Weather for Your Workout with Pedometer++ 5.4 Keyboard Maestro Field Guide Use code MPUKM for 20% off for the next week. Keyboard Maestro 11 Use code KMFG for 10% off the Keyboard Maestro app. Callsheet on visionOS — Liss is More How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support Amazon.com: iKlear Spray Bottle How to clean Apple Vision Pro and accessories - Apple Support ZEISS Optical Inserts Support How to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple display - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Poll Results on Apple’s FineWoven iPhone Cases Cleaning AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods - Apple Support Belkin AirPods Cleaning Kit Apple invents an AirPods Cleaning Pen and Cleaning Kit - Patently Apple <
Sun, March 10, 2024
Catching up with Ryan JA Murphy
Ryan Murphy returns to the Mac Power Users to discuss systems design principles when choosing software and workflows, intelligent use of AI tools, Obsidian, and using technology as a parent. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Ryan JA Murphy Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ryan's Website Mac Power Users #636: Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy Mac Power Users #731: “Tears Rolled Down My Light Seal” - Relay FM Outliner Software: CRIMP defined "Research Perspectives: The Anatomy of a Design Principle" by Shirley Gregor, Leona Chandra Kruse et al. Can Design Be Non-paternalistic? Conceptualizing Paternalism in the Design Profession - ScienceDirect ChatGPT MindMac — Elegant and Fullfil ChatGPT Client for macOS 730: “Treat it as an Intern,” with Jeff Richardson - Episodes - MPU Talk Rubber duck debugging - Wikipedia Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Drafts | Where Text Starts Whisper Memos <a href="https://www.brain.fm/" ta
Sun, March 03, 2024
I Got to Be the Hero
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David check in with the Vision Pro, discuss plumbing super powers, the mysteries of AppleCare, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Parallels Desktop : Run Windows on Mac with a virtual machine. Get 15% off with code POWER15. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #728: All About AppleCare - Relay FM Apple now lets you extend a Mac’s AppleCare Plus coverage beyond three years - The Verge Obsidian Importer now converts Apple Notes to portable, durable files - Obsidian Import from Apple Notes - Obsidian Help Amazon.com: Logitech MX Master 3S Gridfinity: Unofficial Wiki Mid-Century Welby Mantle Clock 3D Print Model Blackbox for visionOS Juno for YouTube Aiko Al Speech-to-Text Super-Resolution iPhone Panoramas for Vision Pro - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Vision Pro owners are reporting a mysterious crack in the front glass - The Verge Amazon.com: KIWI Design Lens Protector Cover
Sun, February 25, 2024
Our Favorite iPhone Apps
David and Stephen battle it out in naming their favorite iOS apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Drafts Mac Power Users #639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Relay FM Callsheet FoodNoms Facades Mactracker Parcel ia Writer iA Presenter Timery ChatGPT Episode 490 of Connected Microsoft Copilot Carrot Weather Apple Weather GarageBand for iOS TE Tuner <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/d
Sun, February 18, 2024
Catching up with Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy drops by the show to talk about the journey behind his upcoming book, his love of the Freewrite family of products, and how he runs his growing online business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Mike Vardy Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users - YouTube Productivityist Mike Vardy (@mikevardy) / X ConvertKit: The creator marketing platform Podcast Movement Ernest Hemingway Freewrite Signature Edition Postbox - Freewrite Store The AlphaSmart Word Processor - 512 Pixels on YouTube Fyre Festival - Wikipedia WP-2 - Tandy Tech Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin explains why he writes on a DOS machine - The Verge ClickUp Todoist Front - Customer Operations Platform Spark Mail BusyCal for macOS timing.is – mindful productivity <a href="https://flexibits.com/fantastical"
Sun, February 11, 2024
“Tears Rolled Down My Light Seal”
Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro Impressions Apple Vision Pro is here. David and Stephen share their initial thoughts on Apple's first new platform in ten years, talk about how it performs in entertainment and productivity and then answer some listener questions about the device. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Southern California Braces for Potential Mudslides as Rain Continues - The New York Times Apple Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro Review: It’s a Carousel – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Simple Tricks and Nonsense The big demo - by Michael Steeber - Tabletops Apple Vision Pro: A Teleportation Device – 512 Pixels Book a Vision Pro Demo - Apple Retail Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User - Apple Support Apple Vision Pro Accessories - All Accessories - Apple Apple Vision Pro | WaterField Designs Set up your Persona (beta) on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-vision-pro/capture-dev7068c3c9
Sun, February 04, 2024
“Treat it as an Intern,” with Jeff Richardson
Jeff Richardson returns to the show to talk about how AI has changed how he works with documents and how technologies like spatial computing and Standby can impact day-to-day workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac : Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Guest Starring: Jeff Richardson Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone J.D. The JLPGA PowerBook 170 - 512 Pixels on YouTube The Future of the 27-inch iMac – 512 Pixels The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels Review: iPad Pro 12.9” - iPhone J.D. Review: iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone J.D. Review: Apple Watch Series 7 - iPhone J.D. iPad Keyboards - Apple The New Book of Knowledge - Wikipedia Westlaw – Legal Research Platforms PDF Expert - AI Chat Goodnotes 6 <a href="https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/01/ai-pdf-expert-goodnot
Sun, January 28, 2024
Don't Hear What We Aren't Saying
On this feedback episode: more about AppleCare and the Vision Pro, then some listener feedback and more proof Stephen and David spend too much time together. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac : Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Some Personal News – 512 Pixels AppleCare Guide: Is it Worth Paying For? - MacRumors Self Service Repair - Apple Support Apple - Support - Repair Manuals Self Service Repair Store Apple Launches Self Service Repair Store – 512 Pixels Using Apple’s Tools to Fix My iPhone - YouTube Apple expands Self Service Repair and introduces new Diagnostics process - Apple Apple Vision Pro Repair & Service - Apple Support Introducing OmniFocus 4 Omni Automation Backblaze How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or Later – 512 Pixels <a href="http://macintosh
Sun, January 21, 2024
All About AppleCare
Apple has several variations of its warranty offerings. This week, Stephen and David detail the differences between various AppleCare products and discuss their value to customers. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky Limited Time 10% Launch Discount Code: PFGMPU AppleCare Products Apple Complimentary Support Apple Hardware Warranties Certified Refurbished Products - Apple Store Why Refurbished - Apple Store Apple Service Programs Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Support for Vintage & Obsolete Products - Apple Buy an AppleCare Plan - Apple Support iPhone Theft & Loss Coverage How AppleCare has changed with AppleCare+ – The Eclectic Light Company Check your Device's Coverage - Apple Support Apple Support App for iOS Get Support - Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/retail/
Sun, January 14, 2024
The Productivity Field Guide
After years of thought and work, David has launched The Productivity Field Guide. In this episode, he speaks with Stephen about some of the elements of the guide, what went into it and what comes next. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Announcing The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky Limited Time 10% Launch Discount Code: PFGMPU Productivity Field Guide (Standard Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Focused - Relay FM Vestaboard iFootage Silders Amazon.com: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington
Sun, January 07, 2024
Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More
Stephen and David explore Apple's new Journal app and discuss the technology that powers it, which is being leveraged by other journaling apps, including Day One. The guys also retell the history of Sherlocking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacSparky Field Guides Use code PFGMPU for 10% off on the Productivity Field Guide. A lot more on this journey next week. Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM The Internet Classics Archive | The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Holdovers (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB) Apple launches Journal app, a new app for reflecting on everyday moments - Apple Apple’s new journaling app turns your iPhone into a digital diary - The Verge Journaling Suggestions | Apple Developer Documentation Discover the Journaling Suggestions API | Apple Tech Talks Video PSA: Apple’s new Journal app won’t be available on iPad and Mac at launch - 9to5Mac iOS 17.2’s Journal app offers introspection, surface-deep – Six Colors Apple's Journal App: Jou
Sun, December 31, 2023
Tech That Worked in 2023
To wind down 2023, David and Stephen reflect on the tech that has served them well over the last 12 months. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacBook Pro - Apple Studio Display - Apple Mac Studio - Apple Stream Deck XL | Elgato Prompter | Elgato AirPods - Apple Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM Obsidian Field Guide | MacSparky Timery for Toggl Toggl Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow OmniFocus 4 - The Omni Group OmniFocus Plug-In Collection Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple OpenAI Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels Tabletops | Michael Steeber Apple Wants to Partner With Major Publishers to Train AI - MacRumors <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/p/N5EF8E/journal/the-subtle-notebook#/8
Sun, December 24, 2023
Catching up with Mikah Sargent
Mikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what's going on with the Matter smart home standard. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Things : Now updated for Apple’s new operating systems. Try it today. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Mikah Sargent Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback All About Apple Notes - 512 Pixels on YouTube Mikah on Mastodon Mikah on Threads chihuahua.coffee Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support Mikah Sargent - TWiT Mikah Sargent - Relay FM Mikah Sargent - The Incomparable Camo - Great video made easy Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support Mary Jo Foley - Wikipedia Due Fantastical Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Invitations Flexibits | Fantas
Sun, December 17, 2023
State of the Platforms (December 2023)
2023 proved to be very busy for Apple, with updated hardware and software shipping. This week, David and Stephen take a survey of the company's year. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support MacBook Air with M1 chip - Apple M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits – Six Colors The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support I Have Some Questions About the New New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business - Apple Apple Unveils All-New MacBook - Apple macOS Sonoma brings new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity - Apple "Considering" - Mimestream Roadmap </h
Sun, December 10, 2023
Bringing Devices Together
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit Apple Notes, talk about Name Drop and David shares the good news about a new battery pack. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. MasterClass : Give one annual Membership and get one free. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay FM Get 20% off any annual Relay FM membership! Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Evernote pushes users to upgrade with test of a free plan limited to only 50 notes | TechCrunch Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Markdown Markdown Field Guide - MacSparky ProNotes PopClip for Mac Daily notes - Obsidian Help Day One Journal App Introducing Goodnotes 6: the Goodnotes Blog Mac Power Users #719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide - Relay FM Stainless Mug SM-SHE48/60 – Zojirushi Online Store Amazon.com: Think Tank Photo Red Whips V2.0 RovyVon Aurora A8 Keychain Flashlight</a
Sun, December 03, 2023
“Technological Empathy,” with Kourosh Dini
Dr. Kourosh Dini is an author, musician and psychiatrist who uses Apple gear to improve the lives of those he works with. This week, David and Stephen speak with him about his tools, including DEVONthink, OmniFocus and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Kourosh Dini Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay FM Get 20% off any annual Relay FM membership! Kourosh Dini | Mind, Music, and Productivity Ecamm Live Cubase CalDigit MainStage DEVONtechnologies Taking Smart Notes with DEVONthink DEVONlink - Integrate Obsidian with DEVONthink BusyCal OmniFocus - The Omni Group OmniFocus & Omni Automation Spark Mail Waves of Focus | Kourosh Dini Circle Scrivener <a
Sun, November 26, 2023
The 2023 Developer Roundtable
Subtitle: Buckets Full of LEGO Stephen and David are joined by David Smith, Malin Sundberg and Ken Case to talk about developing for Apple's platforms here in 2023. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: David Smith , Malin Sundberg , and Ken Case Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Get 20% off all Annual Memberships - Relay FM The Omni Group Ken Case on Mastodon David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Under the Radar - Relay FM _David Smith on Mastodon Mercury Weather Orbit | Time Tracking & Invoicing Mac Power Users #698: The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg - Relay FM Malin on Mastodon Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta and iPhone Software Development Kit - Apple “We’re excited about creating a vibrant third-party developer community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone and iPod touch,” said Steve Job
Sun, November 19, 2023
The 2023 MPU Gift Guide
Subtitle: The Year of the USB-C Cable It's that time again! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Jazz Apple Music Playlist The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Amazon.com: Cable Matters Amazon.com: Anker: All cables Material Dock – Studio Neat Twelve South Amazon.com: SAMSUNG SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 1TB Amazon.com: Anker GaNPrime Power Bank 733 Nekteck 360° Rotating Flat Plug Extension Cord 1 Foot - Amazon Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Foldable USB-C Connector Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Connector Looking inside real vs. fake AirPods with industrial CT TimePorter Watch Band Wall Mount Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site <a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/daily-carry-leather-noteboo
Sun, November 12, 2023
Workflows with Dan Provost
Dan Provost is one of the folks behind Studio Neat. This week, the guys talk to him about Dan's role in the company and its products, his tools to get his work done and some of his favorite apps and services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. MasterClass : Get unlimited access to EVERY Class and get 15% off an annual membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Dan Provost Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Dan Provost Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Glif - iPhone 4 Tripod Mount & Stand by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Studio Neat's original Kickstarter campaign. View and edit files with Quick Look on Mac - Apple Support Dell UltraSharp 32 Inch 6K Monitor U3224KB Keen: A compact, durable, and retractable utility knife. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Fusion 360 Airtable Notion </h5
Sun, November 05, 2023
The Apple Notes Deep Dive
Subtitle: Gone Are the Marker Felt Days While it had humble beginnings, Apple Notes has grown into a true competitor over the years. On this episode, David and Stephen explore its history, features and what Apple should take it next. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback “Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts” - New Relay FM Shirt! Daring Fireball: iPhone First Impressions Notes in Mail in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard – 512 Pixels iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad - MacStories - Part 8 (Notes) Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Notes User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Set up iCloud for Notes on all your devices - Apple Support Gall's Law Alfred Search Notes - Github How to scan documents on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Fast Capture with Quick Note for iPad and Mac: The MacStories Overview - MacStories
Sun, October 29, 2023
Workflows with Chris Upchurch
Chris Upchurch leads two lives; he is a developer but also a river guide. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the tech he uses both at his desk and on the water. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $9/month. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Chris Upchurch Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Focused #165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch - Relay FM Grand Adventure Chris' Desk Setup Ugmonk ZSA Moonlander Keyboard Elgato Cam Link 4K Elgato Key Light Air OWC ThunderBay 6 Defender Series Protective Phone Cases | OtterBox Why Steve Jobs drowned the first iPod prototype | Cult of Mac Obsidian Sync your notes across devices - Obsidian Help Use Low Power Mode to save battery life on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support <a href="https://support.apple.com/gu
Sun, October 22, 2023
To Gridfinity and Beyond
It's feedback time, and Stephen surprises David with a secret project after the guys wade through some follow-up. David then returns the favor by booking Stephen's 3D printer for the foreseeable future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Carbon Copy Cloner Stephen's Backup Task in CCC Frequently asked questions about scheduled tasks | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Advanced Scheduling Options | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software ChronoSync | The Ultimate Mac Backup and File Sync App Backblaze RhetTbull/macnotesapp - Github Mac Power Users Feedback - Relay FM Let us know about your usage of Apple Notes, or if you have cool projects or issues with it! Spark Mail Spark Email Privacy Page HEY Email Superhuman <a
Sun, October 15, 2023
Catching up with John Siracusa
John Siracusa returns to the program to discuss his iPhone usage, window management philosophies, best practices for troubleshooting and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback $775,375.54 – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa - Relay FM Hypercritical John Siracusa - Mastodon.social Accidental Tech Podcast Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable iPhone 15 Action Button Issue & Update Program: r/peakdesign Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM Hypercritical: Front and Center DragThing Hypercritical: SwitchGlass Hypercritical: Independence Day Reconcilable Differences #179: I Believe in the System…Kind Of - Relay FM ATP 555: A Very Eventful Day — Accidental Tech Podcast Affinity Designer
Sun, October 08, 2023
Photography with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman joins to share the details on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera systems. Tyler also shares some of his favorite tips for better iPhone photography and videography. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Tyler Stalman - YouTube iPhone 15: A Photographer's Review - YouTube Halide — The best pro camera for iPhone and iPad Orion — HDMI Monitor for iPad 110 Cameras - Cameras – Lomography 110 film - Wikipedia Photo editing and organizing software | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom VSCO Photo & Video Editor - Desktop & Mobile App Glif – Studio Neat Wireless PRO | Compact Wireless Microphone System | RØDE DJI Mic - Elevated Audio On the Go - DJI <a href="https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/p
Sun, October 01, 2023
macOS Sonoma
macOS Sonoma brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Donate to the life-saving work of St. Jude 🎈 macOS Sonoma - Apple macOS Sonoma Features (PDF) - Apple macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS Sonoma Review: Small moves – Six Colors macOS 14 Sonoma – 512 Pixels Toggle Sonoma Widgets using AppleScript (MacSparky Labs) - MacSparky Managing the “Click wallpaper to reveal desktop” setting in macOS Sonoma | Der Flounder Mac Power Users #633: Workflows with Nick Milo - Relay FM Apple's Game Porting Toolkit's Support for DirectX 12 is a Big Deal for Gaming on the Mac - MacStories
Sun, September 24, 2023
Getting Some Wisdom with Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Merlin's Wisdom Project TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Drafts | Where Text Starts Introducing the Hipster PDA | 43 Folders Analog – Ugmonk Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Obsidian Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides iOS 17 - Apple Maruman Mnemosyne Notebooks: Smooth & Sophisticated | JetPens The Book of Lists - Wikipedia Thelonious Monk’s 25 Tips for Musicians Werner Herzog Rules for Filmmaking | Werner Herzog Rules for Filmmaking <a href="https://relay.experie
Wed, September 13, 2023
Apple's Wonderlust Event
Mere hours after Apple's iPhone 15 event, Stephen and David break down the news surrounding the iPhone 15 line, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the updated Apple Watch Ultra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Apple Event - September 12 - YouTube Apple commits to be 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030 - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus - Apple Daring Fireball: Apple’s Two-Pronged Annual iPhone Strategy Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - Apple "Pick your Pro: silver, natural, blue or black" - Stephen's Instagram iPhone 15 Pro supports 10Gbps USB 3 speeds, and it brings lots of cool features to the table - 9to5Mac iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max hands-on - The Verge</a
Sun, September 10, 2023
Save Your Shift Key
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk a bit more about window managers and backup utilities, while also answering listener questions and David's modern typewriter, Stephen's new Plex server and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! The Obsidian Field Guide - MacSparky LanguageTool - Online Grammar, Style & Spell Checker Monica | Your ChatGPT Powered AI Assistant MacWhisper Creating legacy bootable copies of macOS (Big Sur and later) | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software ChronoSync John Siracusa's Apps WhichSpace Spaceman Warp - Automate your macOS Desktop Use hot corners on Mac - Apple Support Introducing the 2022 Aut
Sun, September 03, 2023
The Obsidian Field Guide
David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Use the code “OBSIDIANMPU” to get you 10% off of the Obsidian Field Guide. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude 🎈 This September, Relay FM is rallying support for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Announcing the Obsidian Field Guide - MacSparky Obsidian Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Obsidian Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Obsidian Obsidian Sync Obsidian Pricing sparkyOS in Obsidian Obsidian Roadmap Tasks Plugin Dataview Plugin Kanban Plugin Calendar Plugin Daily Notes - Obsidian Help Themes - Obsidian Help Typomagical Theme Minimal Theme <a href="https://help.obsidian.md/Plugins/Templates"
Sun, August 27, 2023
Workflows with Ryan Irelan
Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Guest Starring: Ryan Irelan Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Hackney Empire Pine Works Tutorials for Craft CMS | CraftQuest Newsletter - MacSparky Hamilton Watch - Mechanical Watches Downlink Matter Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ on the App Store Works with Apple HomeKit – Aqara Hub - Aqara Manage Your Team’s Projects From Anywhere | Trello Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Craft CMS DropDMG: Create Mac Disk Images With Icon
Sun, August 20, 2023
Media Management with Casey Liss
Casey Liss rejoins the program to discuss his new app Callsheet and to give David and Stephen a tour of the apps and services he uses to manage his media. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #587: Catching Up with Casey Liss - Relay FM Liss is More Casey Liss on Mastodon Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) - Relay FM 32GB vs 64GB RAM M1 Max MacBook - EXTREME Multitasking RAM Test! - YouTube Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Studio Display - Apple LG UltraFine 27 Inch 5K IPS Monitor Amazon.com: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support iPhone 15 Pro: Everything We Know | MacRumors Apple Watch Ultra changed my life! 8 months later review... - iJustine on YouTube <a href="https://www.caseyliss.com/2023/8/7/callsheet" target="_bl
Sun, August 13, 2023
macOS Window Management
Since the dawn of multitasking, users have needed to juggle things on their screens. Apple has taken several swings at building good window management tools into macOS, but better solutions can be found in a long list of third-party apps. Stephen and David have tried just about all of them for this episode. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback WindowShade - Macintosh Repository Mac OS X DP3: Trial by Water | Ars Technica Manage app windows on Mac - Apple Support Use apps in full screen on Mac - Apple Support Organize your Mac desktop with Stage Manager - Apple Support Rising from the Ashes: Stage Manager Snap your windows - Microsoft Support How to Use Virtual Desktops on Windows 11 Moom Lasso <a href="https://magnet.cro
Sun, August 06, 2023
“The Details Matter,” with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Video game industry veteran Shahid Kamal Ahmad rejoins the program to catch David and Stephen up on his work and evolving setup, and then the gang dives into gaming on visionOS, the current state of Android and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Shahid Ahmad - About.me Dancing Monkeys - by Shahid Kamal Ahmad Focused #70: Digital Decluttering, with Shahid Kamal Ahmad - Relay FM DeepWell DTx | Video Game Therapeutics Shahid Kamal Ahmad on Twitter: "CODE IS JUST..." Code is Just (@CodeIsJust) / Twitter Remaster - Relay FM Annie Murphy Paul - The Extended Mind Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Duet - Remote Desktop, Second Display, Drawing Tablet, and More FaceTime's Attention Correction Feature - MacRumors Cam Link 4K –
Sun, July 30, 2023
The Portable HomePod Mini Lifestyle
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen check out some additional Safari extensions, answer some listener questions, discuss the Studio Display and address a recent controversy about the sailing workout type on the Apple Watch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Cycling Tracking on iOS 17 & watchOS 10 Bikes | Peak Design Official Site My Homemade iPad mini Bike Mount – 512 Pixels Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site watchOS 10 Preview - Apple Apple’s iOS 17 is official with better autocorrect and StandBy - The Verge 701: The Safari Extension Roundup - Episodes - MPU Talk MarkDownload on the Mac App Store <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keepa-price-tracker/id1533805339?mt=12"
Sun, July 23, 2023
Unbridled Enthusiasm, with Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner has been covering Apple since 2000 and has been a user longer than that. He joins David and Stephen to talk about what makes the Apple community special, how the company's tools enable its users and some of his favorite apps and services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Chuck Joiner Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacVoices - The Talk of the Mac Community Archives List - MacVoices Macstock Conference & Expo | A conference for the Mac and iOS community MacVoices #23143: NAB - Saramonic Shows An Impressive Line of Mobile Wireless Microphone Options - YouTube OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for M1 and Intel Macs and Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) PCs Amazon.com: VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount Moom — Many Tricks Schiit Audio A5+ Home Music System — Audioengine Apple User Group Resources Keynote - Apple MindNode <a href="https://www.engadget.com/evernote-is-relocating-to-europe-after-laying-off-
Sun, July 16, 2023
The Safari Extension Roundup
This week, David and Stephen grab their lassos and gather up some of the best Safari extensions out on the free and open range of the App Store. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Updates Safari 5 (Press Release from 2010) Safari Extensions Gallery (Wayback Machine Capture from 2010) iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - Safari Extensions Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support Get extensions to customize Safari on iPhone - Apple Support Safari Extensions - Apple Developer 1Blocker - Ad Blocker on the App Store StopTheMadness on the Mac App Store StopTheMadness Mobile on the App Store Ghostery <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noir-dark-mode-for-safari/id1581140954" target="_b
Sun, July 09, 2023
Our Workflows
To celebrate 700 episodes of the show, David and Stephen talk through how they work, including how MPU gets made each week, how they approach their blogs, other podcasts, videos and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #500: David in the Hot Seat - Relay FM 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter The Kickstarter closes on Friday, July 14, 2023 a little after 10 AM Eastern! These Stickers Are Very Good – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #691: Workflows with David Rosenthal - Relay FM Apple Vision Pro - Apple Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Stephen's Audio Hijack Setup iZotope RX 10 How I podcast: Editing – Six Colors Stephen's Logic Project for Connected 457 MacSparky Labs Share lists and collaborate in Reminders on iPhone - Apple Support Craft – The Future of Documents ScreenFlow Loom: Async Video Messa
Sun, July 02, 2023
Catching Up with TJ Luoma
This week, everyone's favorite nerdy pastor TJ Luoma rejoins the show to update David and Stephen on his tech, how he's learned to take time away from work and some of his new favorite apps and services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Rhymes With Diploma – Thoughts and words from TJ Luoma Tj Luoma (@tjluoma@mastodon.social) - Mastodon The Role of Bootable Duplicates in a Modern Backup Strategy - TidBITS Last Week on My Mac: Do you still need that external bootable disk? – The Eclectic Light Company Can you create an external bootable disk by cloning an M1 Mac? – The Eclectic Light Company OWC miniStack STX Stackable Storage Enclosure Stephen's Very Crashed Truck Fastmail FMail2 MailMate Mimestream <a href="https://portal.productboard.com/mimestream/1-mimestream-roadm
Sun, June 25, 2023
The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg
Malin Sundberg is one of the developers behind the apps Mercury Weather and Orbit. This week, she joins Stephen and David to discuss her background and work, as well as her hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro at WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Guest Starring: Malin Sundberg Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Malin (@malin@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Malin Sundberg (@malinsundberg) / Twitter The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels Apple has a new programming language called Swift, 'and it totally rules' - The Verge Triple Glazed Studios Logitech ERGO K860 Wireless Split Keyboard Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support I Made a Tiny Touch ID Button for Mac! - Snazzy Labs on YouTube Orbit <a href="https://mercuryweat
Sun, June 18, 2023
A Niche of a Niche
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen keep unpacking WWDC, talk about their time with the new betas and work through some listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Stephen's Feedback about Reminders: FB12336797 More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The 2024 Apple History Calendar Stephen's latest project is now live on Kickstarter! macOS Sonoma Preview - Apple Download macOS Sonoma’s Default Wallpapers – 512 Pixels iOS 17 Preview - Apple Standby Mode on iOS 17 iPadOS 17 Preview - Apple watchOS 10 Preview - Apple I Have Some Questions About the New New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels Apple introduces M2 Ultra - Apple M2 Ultra Mac Studio review: Top of the line – Six Colors Apple's Notes App Now Lets You Create Links Between Notes - MacRumors Reminders in iOS 17 realizes it's the best shopping list - 9to5Mac <a href="https
Sun, June 11, 2023
App Subscription Check-In
Subscriptions aren't just the future of software anymore, but they are how many developers are running their businesses today. David and Stephen open up their App Store accounts to discuss what they're paying for and why. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Unite for macOS, from BZG Apps : Turn any website into a deeply customizable app on your Mac. Get 20% off any Unite license for one week only. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support Microsoft 365 Adobe Creative Cloud Pixelmator Pro The Omni Group Fantastical Todoist Craft Grammarly Mimestream Mimestream Roadmap Drafts Day One Journal Obsidian Due <a href="https://re
Wed, June 07, 2023
Live from WWDC23
Recorded live at Apple Park, Stephen and David talk about some of the big announcements from WWDC23. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback WWDC23 Highlights - Apple With iPadOS 17, Stage Manager Is (Finally) Moving in the Right Direction - MacStories The Everything Headset – 512 Pixels Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think - 9to5Mac Apple Vision Pro - Apple Daring Fireball: First Impressions of Vision Pro and VisionOS
Sun, May 28, 2023
Workflows with Chance Miller
Chance Miller is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work covering Apple and what the group wants to see at WWDC23. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Chance Miller Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Chance Miller, Author at 9to5Mac 9to5Mac Chance's Desk Chance's iPhone Home screens Chance's iPad Home screens Apple says it is removing apps & in-app purchases from its iTunes Affiliate Program - 9to5Mac 9to5Mac Podcast Network Slack Obsidian Grammarly Todoist Universal Control - Apple Support Reality Pro - 9to5Mac <a href="https://512p
Sun, May 21, 2023
Workflows with Mark Bramhill
Mark Bramhill's name will be familiar to many, as he produced "Welcome to Macintosh." This week, he chats with David and Stephen about his podcasting career, using a Mac mini as a home server, the power of Descript and what it was like to create an emoji. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Mark Bramhill Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Submit Feedback More Power Users - Relay FM Every week on More Power Users, David and Stephen dive into an extra topic, ranging from news to product reviews and beyond! This version of the podcast is delivered ad-free. Mark Bramhill Mark Bramhill (@bramhill@journa.host) - Mastodon Welcome to Macintosh Extra: Xs and OSes | Welcome to Macintosh Enthusiast! BirdNote Planet Money - NPR Mark's Desk Keychron Q3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Drop MT3 Dasher Keycap Set MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse | Logitech Stream Deck MK.2 M
Sun, May 14, 2023
State of the Platforms (Spring 2023)
With WWDC just a couple of weeks away, Stephen and David take a look at Apple's various platforms and take stock of where things are in the spring of 2023. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback macOS Ventura - Apple Mac Power Users #691: Workflows with David Rosenthal - Relay FM Ways to make macOS Ventura System Settings better – Six Colors Apple Q2 2023 results: $94.8B revenue, better than expected (with charts!) – Six Colors iOS 16 - Apple iPadOS 16 - Apple Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad - Apple watchOS 9 - Apple Welcome to Macintosh #16: Little Wrist Computer Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad TV & Home - Apple iOS - CarPlay - Apple Apple Launching All-New CarPlay Experience
Sun, May 07, 2023
Workflows with David Rosenthal
David Rosenthal is a world-renown keyboardist, musical director, synthesizer programmer and composer. At the heart of his work is the Mac, and this week he talks with Stephen and David about his background, career, gear and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Fast Growing Trees : We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Guest Starring: David Rosenthal Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Connected #447: Mr. Flip Flop - Relay FM Stephen's Wrecked Truck David's Website David Rosenthal (@davidrosenthalmusician) • Instagram David Rosenthal - YouTube Macintosh Plus - Wikipedia Berklee College of Music SW8 - Radial Engineering The 'Trashcan' Mac Pro - MacRumors Apple Launches Repair Program for Late 2013 Mac Pro Video Issues - MacRumors unrealBook OWC <a href="https://www.apple.com/mainstage/" target="
Sun, April 30, 2023
Better Touch Tool with Andreas Hegenberg
BetterTouchTool developer Andreas Hegenberg does his first-ever podcast interview about how he wanted to learn to make iPhone apps and stumbled into making one of our favorite Mac utilities, how the app has grown over the years and making a go of it in the software business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Andreas Hegenberg Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! iPhone Praktikum 2009 GitHub - quicklywilliam/multiclutch: Customization App for Macbooks with MultiTouch support Hopper FSMonitor Proxyman · Native, Modern Web Debugging Proxy · Inspect network traffic from Mac, iOS, Android devices with ease Charles Web Debugging Proxy • HTTP Monitor / HTTP Proxy / HTTPS & SSL Proxy / Reverse Proxy BTT and Chat GPT
Sun, April 23, 2023
Apple-sized Asteroids
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit their revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions about version control and get philosophical about modern Apple. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods - Apple Support How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support Add an email domain you already own to iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support Obsidian Craft Restore an earlier document version in Pages on Mac - Apple Support Contacts Sync Apple acquires low-power chip designer PA Semi - CNET
Sun, April 16, 2023
Workflows with Adam Tow
Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Fast Growing Trees : We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Adam Tow Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Adam Tow (@atow) / Twitter Adam Tow (@atow@mastodon.social) - Mastodon tow.com Adam Tow - YouTube 25 Years Ago, Apple Killed the Newton – 512 Pixels Steve Jobs' Letter to Adam Apple CEO Tim Cook Talks 10 Years Leading Company After Steve Jobs Adam Protesting at Apple over the Newton's Cancellation Tandy WP-2 Adam's Office PC Pain Persists in Q1 2023 Due to Excess Inventory and Poor Demand, According to IDC Tracker Mac Pro Guide - MacRumors What Is My Hackett Number? Apple Extended Keyboard II <a href="https://deskthority.net/wiki/Apple_Adju
Sun, April 09, 2023
Revisiting Contacts and Calendars
Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week, the guys revisit their setups, discuss alternatives to Apple's first-party apps and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Things : Now with deep Shortcuts integration. Try it today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Stephen's Store You can now try Microsoft Loop, a Notion competitor with futuristic Office documents - The Verge Change who's saved & suggested as contacts - Google Account Help iCloud for Windows? - Apple Support Contacts User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Add and use contact information on iPhone - Apple Support Address Book in Mac OS X Tiger Address Book in OS X Lion Daylite CRM Change Template settings in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/contacts/create-and-change
Sun, April 02, 2023
Consuming Content in 2023
Much of our content consumption is now digital, from books and newspapers to shows and movies. Stephen and David talk through the services they enjoy and the apps they use when it's time to put their feet up. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Setapp : More than 230 powerful apps. Try it free for 7 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 16.4 with New Emoji, Notifications for Web Apps on the Home Screen, Voice Isolation for Cellular Calls, New Shortcuts Actions, and More - MacStories Readwise Kindle Scribe Amazon.com: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM Readwise Reader Reeder 5 Feedbin Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin GoodLinks The Disney Bundle: Stream Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ YouTube TV JustWatch App Curiosity Stream YouTube Premium CGP Grey - YouTube Hands-On With Apple's New Classical Music App - MacRumors <a hre
Sun, March 26, 2023
Fighting Digital Distractions
Between news apps, delivery services, task managers, emails and communication tools, our devices receive an untold number of notifications daily. This week, David and Stephen talk about how to push back against the wave of interruptions that threaten our focus and work. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Setapp : More than 230 powerful apps. Try it free for 7 days. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users on Apple Podcasts Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Amazon “Success in Circuit lies”: How do we cultivate deep reading processes in a digital age? - ABC Religion & Ethics Inside TikTok’s Algorithm: A WSJ Video Investigation Inside TikTok’s Algorithm: A WSJ Video Investigation (Apple News) Change notification settings on iPhone (iOS 16) - Apple Support PictureThis - Plant Identifier on the App Store Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Group tabs in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users
Sun, March 19, 2023
20 Mac Apps Under $20
It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The Rogue Amoeba Historic Screenshot Archive DaisyDisk Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support iStat Menus Dashboard – 512 Pixels AirBuddy Moom Magnet Display Menu MarkEdit Tot MakePass KeyboardCleanTool Marked 2 EjectBar Broadcasts Name Mangler Menuwhere Downie Tembo 2 ImageOptim
Sun, March 12, 2023
Workflows with Ian Byrd
Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian's one-person company retreats. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Fast Growing Trees : We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ian Byrd (@IanAByrd) / Twitter Byrdseed - Lessons that get kids’ brains sweating. Byrdseed.TV Sparky's Moom AppleScript Tutorial LG 38WK95C-W: 38'' Class 21:9 UltraWide® WQHD+ IPS Curved LED Monitor | LG USA Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast - MacSparky Wacome: Pen Tablet / Digitizer Tablet Help Scout Gravity Forms Wave Financial Earth Class Mail Dual Stream Deck XL Stand - Etsy Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Field Guide <a href="https:/
Sun, March 05, 2023
Full of Surprises
On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM Direct Link to Legacy Build of Evernote (.zip) Bending Spoons acquires Evernote, marking the end of an era | TechCrunch Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM Google Jamboard Explain Everything Miro Focused - Relay FM Opal Camera CORSAIR to Acquire Elgato Gaming – Elgato “Sidekick Notepad” graphic notepad by Cortex Podcast Day One Journal App Mac Power Users #681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs - Relay FM Amazon.com: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock <a href="https://www.rel
Sun, February 26, 2023
Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs
Subtitle: An Overview of Apple's iCloud Services In the 12 years since its debut, iCloud has grown from a relatively simple service to one that is the glue holding the Apple ecosystem together. This week, Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don't. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacSparky Shirts iCloud - Apple iCloud User Guide - Apple Support Apps and features that use iCloud - Apple Support Family Sharing - Apple How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support Collaborate on documents in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support Share notes and folders on Mac - Apple Support Keep your messages up to date with iCloud - Appl
Sun, February 19, 2023
Workflows with Marco Arment
Developer and podcaster Marco Arment joins the show to talk about his desktop-laptop setup, the current state of development on Apple's platforms and what the company may do in 2023. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Marco Arment Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacSparky Shirt Marco Arment (@marcoarment@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Marco.org Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM Top Four - Relay FM Overcast Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org Apple Delays Debut of AR/VR Headset Until June - MacRumors PSVR 2 Review: Love on a Leash - The Verge Meta Quest Pro MacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPad 15-inch MacBook Air set for an 'early April' release, new report says - 9to5Mac Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers
Sun, February 12, 2023
Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps
Stephen and David take each other on a tour of their Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, menu bar and startup items. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users (@mpu@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Submit Feedback to Mac Power Users - Relay FM HiDock, for Mac Flexibits | Fantastical Timery for Toggl Where work happens | Slack Discord | Your Place to Talk and Hang Out Google Chrome Mimestream | A native macOS email client for Gmail Craft - The Future of Documents OmniFocus - The Omni Group Reeder 5 GoodLinks — Save. Read. Anywhere. Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Obsidian DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink MarsEdit 5 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Drafts | Where Text Starts
Sun, February 05, 2023
Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano
Relay FM's VP of Sales drops by the show to talk about her Apple gear, keeping multiple projects going at once and why she has built much of her workflow around Airtable. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Kerry Provenzano Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Sleep++ on the App Store AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store Kerry's Desk The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain - Amazon.com Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus Notion Spark Shared Threads: Discuss Emails With Your Team | Spark Help Center Set a Reminder | Slack Mac Power Users #677: Software Club: Fantastical - Relay FM Airtable Pipedrive Airtable + Slack Integration Salesforce Close CRM Lock
Sun, January 29, 2023
Software Club: Fantastical
In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Simmons then joins them to discuss Fantastical's history and the changes he's seen in the Apple software ecosystem over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Guest Starring: Michael Simmons Links and Show Notes: Visit flexibits.com/mpu to get 20% off a Flexibits subscription until February 20. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback New Relay FM Merch Flexibits | Fantastical Flexibits | Flexibits Premium Fantastical Help | Adding Events and Tasks David's Many, Many, Many Calendar Sets Flexibits Help | Openings The Hyper-Scheduling Experiment - MacSparky Hyper-Scheduling Technology - MacSparky Michael Simmons (@macguitar) / Twitter Think Retro: RIP Rip, Mix, Burn | Macworld Ambrosia Software - Wikipedia Things - Cultured Code Chax for Mac OS X Flexibits - Cameras (2009 Archive) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110519182943/http://
Sun, January 22, 2023
Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke
Kaitlin Salzke is an accountant, student and programmer who has built a library of OmniFocus automations. This week she joins David and Stephen to talk about using Javascript for automation, working on a PC during the week and pushing the boundaries of what macOS can do. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Kaitlin Salzke Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Kaitlin Salzke OmniFocus Plug-Ins – Kaitlin Salzke Jump Desktop forScore Zombies, Run! on the App Store Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Omni Automation WordBASIC - Wikipedia OmniFocus Workflows @ Learn OmniFocus – Kaitlin Salzke Supercharge OmniFocus — Kaitlin Salzke Dependency – Kaitlin Salzke Scheduling – Kaitlin Salzke Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Mac
Sun, January 15, 2023
Cruisin' with CarPlay
Gone are the days of using tapes, CDs and iPods in cars. Apple has taken center stage in most new cars sold as the iPhone replaced all of those older media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen pack up and go on a tour of CarPlay. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. More Power Users : Join and get a longer, ad-free version of the show each and every week! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Submit Feedback iOS - CarPlay - Apple Intro to CarPlay and iPhone - Apple Support iOS - CarPlay - Available Models - Apple iPod Your BMW - Apple iPod - Your new car and your iPod get along so well. - Apple (IN) Apple - iPod - Accessories (2005) Use Siri in your car - Apple Support - iOS 12 Stephen's CarPlay Install How to Correct Siri's Pronunciation of Names - MacRumors Mac Power Users #662: Navigating Apple Maps - Relay FM Set up electric vehicle routing in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Share your estimated time of arrival (ETA) in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support (TM) CarPlay - Apple Developer <a href="https://developer.apple.com/carplay/documentation/CarPlay-App-Prog
Sun, January 08, 2023
Workflows with Shawn Blanc
Shawn Blanc left his job back in 2011 to become a full-time writer. Twelve years later, he's the mastermind behind sites like The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey and how he's grown his operation from a solo venture to a team running multiple projects. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users Feedback - Relay FM Shawn Blanc Colophon – Shawn Blanc Shawn Blanc (@shawnblanc) / Twitter Tools and Toys The Focus Course Focus Like a Boss — The Focus Course The Sweet Setup MacBook Air with M1 chip - Apple Studio Display - Apple Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Clicky Keyboards – Shawn Blanc <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/gruber/sets/72157604797968156/" ta
Sun, January 01, 2023
Apple's New Freeform App
It's not every day that Apple releases a new productivity app, but with iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1, the company launched Freeform, an infinite canvas app for sketching, organizing and sharing information. David and Stephen have been using it extensively and break it all down this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Related Feedback submitted to Apple: Text entry limitations on macOS: FB11901499 Handwritten text "drift" bug: FB11903386 Selecting handwritten text causing macOS app crashes: FB11903399 More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Amazon.com: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Our MPU 673 Freeform Board Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple Freeform Leverages the Freedom and Flexibility of a Blank Canvas - MacStories Blank Canvas: Hands on with Apple’s new Freeform app – Six Colors Freeform Walkthrough: Infinite Canvas and Collaboration - YouTube Freeform User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Share a Freeform board on Mac - Apple Support Handwritten Text Drift Bug <a href="https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/quick-l
Sun, December 25, 2022
Tech That Worked in 2022
Stephen and David reflect on the apps and services they've relied on for the past year, and one of them makes a rash vow about new Macs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments OmniFocus - The Omni Group Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM Flexibits | Fantastical BusyCal Craft Obsidian MailMate Slack Set a reminder | Slack Basecamp Discord MPU Talk Forums Your Journal for Life | Day One Updates on Day One - Your Journal for Life "Ten Years Ago" How to Calm Your Mind! - Chris Bailey Journaling Workflows Webinar: The Why and the How - MacSparky on YouTube <a href="ht
Sun, December 18, 2022
Out of the Water
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David reflect on the first year of the MacSparky Labs, discuss the recent Eufy camera news and answer a bunch of listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM Using Hookmark with Apple Notes FAQ About Rebranding Hook to Hookmark Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM Evernote, once the king of note-taking apps, has been bought by Bending Spoons | Engadget Evernote Forums - Export More than 50 Notes How to use highlights and notes in Apple Books - iDownloadBlog Mac Power Users #662: Navigating Apple Maps - Relay FM Product Feedback - Apple Amazon: Cable Matters 2-Pack 4 Outlet Power Splitter Cord Anker’s Eufy lied to us about the security of
Sun, December 11, 2022
Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio
Francesco D'Alessio joins the show to discuss his work as a productivity YouTuber and writer, as well as the role of AI in software. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Guest Starring: Francesco D'Alessio Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Give the Gift of Relay FM Our 20% sale on MPU annual memberships ends on December 17. Francesco D'Alessio (@FrancescoD_Ales) / Twitter Keep Productive - YouTube Keep Productive reMarkable Amazon Kindle Scribe Asana Cron Calendar Notion Twist Mem Superhuman Your Guide to Productivity AI: Everything Explained! - Keep Productive on YouTube Coda Recreating Apple News with ChatGPT – 512 Pixels What Is Called Thinking? - Zohar Atkins on Substack <a href="https://qatalog.com/" target="_bla
Sun, December 04, 2022
Drowning Out the Noise, with Charlie Chapman
Charlie Chapman is the developer behind Dark Noise and the host of the Launched podcast. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about his experience as an iOS developer and what it's like when Apple adds OS features that compete with something you've built. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Charlie Chapman Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Give the Gift of Relay FM Get 20% off an annual plan for More Power Users. Charlie Chapman Charlie Chapman (@_chuckyc) / Twitter Charlie Chapman (@charliemchapman@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Windows Phone - Wikipedia Paste - Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Mac Power Users #615: The Clipboard Manager Roundup - Relay FM Adobe Photoshop now on iPad Use HomePod with Mac - Apple Support Dark Noise The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels Play rain sounds and other ambient noise with Background Sounds - Apple Support Launched Up Ahead <a href
Sun, November 27, 2022
Workflows with Tim Stringer
OmniFocus expert Tim Stringer drops by the show to catch David and Stephen up on his businesses, his use of multiple Macs and how OmniFocus 4 is shaping up while in beta. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Setapp : Over 240+ apps. Get a month free trial with code MACPOWER. Valid until December 31. Guest Starring: Tim Stringer Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Tim Stringer - Twitter Learn OmniFocus | OmniFocus Video Tutorials, Articles & Webinars Technically Simple - Productivity Coaching, Consulting & Training Contact — Learn OmniFocus Contact — Technically Simple Mac Power Users #196: Holistic Productivity Workflows with Tim Stringer - Relay FM Nonprofit Productivity Summit Give the Gift of Relay FM Get 20% off of an annual plan for More Power Users! The Field Guides and Labs Thanksgiving Sale - MacSparky Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad - Apple Support <a href="https://www.relay.fm/mpu/628" target="_
Sun, November 20, 2022
Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes
Apple's Notes and Reminders apps have come a long way since their introductions years ago. This week, Stephen and David look at their history, discuss their current iterations and make some requests for the future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments The Field Guides and Labs Thanksgiving Sale - MacSparky Give the Gift of Relay FM Daring Fireball: iPhone First Impressions Notes — inside Mail — on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard – 512 Pixels Notes in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – 512 Pixels Reminders in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – 512 Pixels iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad - Notes iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - Reminders Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels Import your notes and files to the Notes app - Apple Support <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/export
Sun, November 13, 2022
The 2022 MPU Gift Guide
Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 🚨 MPU Classy Tee, Sweatshirt & Hoodie Pre-orders close on November 14! The Festivus - Seinfeld - YouTube Apple Watch Ultra AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Apple Apple TV 4K Apple TV Remote Stand | Studio Neat AirTag 4 Pack - Apple AirTag Accessories - Belkin Amazon.com: 2021 Remote Case for Apple Siri Remote HomePod mini - Orange Amazon.com: Elevation Lab DraftTable V2 for iPad Pro Amazon.com: UGREEN Right-Angle USB C to USB C Cable 60W Everyday Case for iPhone | Peak Design Mobile Cases & Mounts | Peak Des
Sun, November 06, 2022
Covered in Paper Cuts
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts and discuss a bunch of listener emails. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 🚨 MPU Classy Tee, Sweatshirt & Hoodie Pre-orders close on November 14! Order Stephen's 2023 Apple History Calendar It's time for @MacSparky to update the Save to PDF shortcut again - Software - MPU Talk Save as PDF… (Revisited) - MacSparky Get Efficient With Keyboard Shortcuts: Mac App Store Keyboard Maestro BetterTouchTool Moom iStat Menus 'Pestle' recipe app gets major update with photo scanner, more - 9to5Mac Amazon’s $340 Kindle Scribe is its first e-reader with handwriting and pen support | Ars Technica The Trouble with Apple Watch Faces - MacSparky The Problem with Apple Watch face
Sun, October 30, 2022
macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16
Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week, David and Stephen explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users Merch Pre-orders run from October 31 - November 14, 2022! macOS Ventura - Apple macOS Ventura - New Features - Apple What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura - Apple Support macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Apple rolls out major new iWork updates - 9to5Mac Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support Belkin teases Continuity Camera mount for iMac and Studio Display <a href="https://www.youtube.com
Sun, October 23, 2022
HomeKit Check-In
With Matter on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into home automation. On this episode, Stephen and David talk about how their HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what they hope Apple and others can add to the smart home in the future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Setapp : More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month with code 'MACPOWER'. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Caseta by Lutron Smart lighting | Philips Hue Level Lock+ with Home Key Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock | Kwikset Aqara Aqara Hub M2 Flic 2 | The Smart Button for Lights, Music, Smart Home and More Alarm.com Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels Mysa Smart Thermostats: AC & Mini-Splits - Amazon Homebridge Home Assistant Home Assistant Yellow Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub HomeDevices | The ultimate HomeKit da
Sun, October 16, 2022
Navigating Apple Maps
Apple Maps has matured from its rocky start back a decade ago into a robust alternative to Google Maps. This week, David and Stephen go on a roadtrip through the service's history, features and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. SecuritySpy : Intelligent Video Surveillance Software for Mac. Get 20% off with code MPU. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Maps - Apple iOS and iPadOS - Feature Availability - Apple Apple Maps (Features by Location) - Wikipedia Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up (2018) | TechCrunch Apple Maps turns 10 — and it’s finally worth using - The Verge Apple’s New Map Data, Expansion #7: Final Parts of the Continental U.S. Why do maps show places that don't exist? - YouTube 3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Explore View 3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Satellite View Look around streets in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/report-errors-in-apple-
Sun, October 09, 2022
Our Desks & Bags
With David settling in at his new studio, the guys take some time to talk about their desk setups, what's in their bags and what they carry with them daily. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users #619: Home Studio Updates - Relay FM Vestaboard Aqara Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels Xdesk Terra Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk - Fully Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully Anti-Fatigue Standing Desk Mats and Balance Boards - Fully Desk Shelf & Wooden Dual Monitor Stand System | Grovemade The Old "Pad of Paper Under the Laptop" Trick - MacSparky <a href="https
Sun, October 02, 2022
App Updates for iOS 16 & The Apple Watch Ultra
David and Stephen share some of the treats they've found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16. Then, they talk through their first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Disney's Snow White: The Risk That Changed Filmmaking Forever | Den of Geek Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - 512 Pixels on YouTube iOS 16: How to Use Focus Filters to Hide Content in Apps - MacRumors iOS 16: The best apps with Lock Screen widgets | Macworld 50+ apps that work with App Shortcuts in iOS 16 | iMore Halide Mark II - Pro Camera on the App Store Widgetsmith on the App Store Sticker Drop on the App Store Apollo for Reddit on the App Store iPhone 14 Pro Features Live Sports Scores in Dynamic Island on iOS 16.1 - MacRumors Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer
Sun, September 25, 2022
Workflows with Alex Cox
Alex Cox drops by the show to update Stephen and David on their new indie life, including Apple silicon hardware, collaboration tools and the new iPhone 14 Pro. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 🎈 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! Podcastathon for St Jude (2022) - Relay FM on YouTube Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - 512 Pixels on YouTube Mac Power Users #410: Workflows with Alex Cox - Relay FM alexcox.md (@AlexCox) / Twitter Do By Friday Roboism - Relay FM Two Headed Girl Alex Cox is creating the FACTORYSETTING5 show. | Patreon iPad mini - Apple A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Drafts | Where Text Starts Obsidian <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/BCD65E6E-3CFC-4F41-B518-B0FEE6705DF5?ingress=2&visitId=c94ab911-
Sun, September 18, 2022
Every Letter is Precious
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit iOS 16 and the M2 MacBook Air, then dive into some listener questions and talk about the state of voice dictation. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month with code 'MACPOWER'. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand Material Dock – Studio Neat A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Exporter on the Mac App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts David Sparks’ 7 Essential Shortcuts: App Store Story What is Sign in with Apple? - Apple Support What is Hide My Email? - Apple Support RIP, FruitJuice Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple About battery health management in Mac notebooks - Apple Support <a href="h
Thu, September 08, 2022
New Hardware & iOS 16
Apple has announced its slate of iPhones and Apple Watches for the year and has major software releases right around the corner. This week, David and Stephen discuss the company's announcements and review iOS 16. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Setapp : More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month with code 'MACPOWER'. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, and SE: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Apple Watch Series 8 - Apple Apple Watch Ultra - Apple Apple's iPhone 14 Lineup: The MacStories Overview - MacStories iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support iOS 16 - Apple iOS 16 iCloud Shared Photo Library: Everything You Need to Know - MacRumors Automators - Relay FM What Is Doxing and How Can You Avoid It? | 1Password What Is Doxing and How Can Y
Sun, September 04, 2022
The Fundamentals are Timeless, with Stephen Millard
Automation wizard Stephen Millard joins David and Stephen to discuss Shortcuts, Alfred workflows and a whole host of other automation tools across Apple's platforms. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Guest Starring: Stephen Millard Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude ThoughtAsylum Stephen Millard, Jack of all trades master of some (@sylumer) / Twitter Automators #68: Stephen Millard and ThoughtAsylum - Relay FM Tech Tutorials by Sylumer - YouTube Posts | Stephen Millard (ThoughtAsylum/@sylumer) ZX Spectrum - Wikipedia Keyboard Maestro 10.1.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Stream Deck StreamDeck + Keyboard Maestro with KMLink - MacSparky Stream Deck + BetterTouchTool Documentation Shortcuts Library | ThoughtAsylum "Overcast Note" Shortcut <a href="https://overcast.fm/" target="_blank
Sun, August 28, 2022
Streaming Check-in with Julia Alexander
Julia Alexander drops by to discuss the world of streaming services, and how Apple stands apart from its competitors in the space. Also discussed: the sad lack of modern orange notebooks, the importance of the Apple Watch and some of Julia's go-to apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Julia Alexander Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments My Mac App Store Feature - MacSparky Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia) / Twitter Parrot Analytics Julia Alexander, Author at Puck Downstream - Relay FM 20 years later, and streaming Harry Potter is still too complicated - The Verge The Clamshell iBook G3 - MacStories Macbook Pro & Macbook Skins, Wraps & Covers » dbrand Apple hires former HBO chief to produce original titles exclusively for Apple TV Plus - The Verge Sony and Netflix Announce Movie Deal Starting in
Sun, August 21, 2022
Data Storage in 2022
File storage is both more accessible and more complicated than ever. This week, David and Stephen address storage mediums, syncing services, backup strategies and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Backing up External Hard Drives – Backblaze Help Data Recovery (Mac) v6 Amazon.com: SAMSUNG 870 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini with USB-C Fusion Drive - Wikipedia SoftRAID - OWC Software Store Synology Incorporated Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Maestral Dropbox Announces Beta for macOS Monterey Coming in Q4 – 512 Pixels File Sync Software - Sync Home | Resilio Sync Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM 3-2-1 Backup Rule: A Guide to Efficient Data Protection Back up your Mac with Time Machine
Sun, August 14, 2022
Workflows with Chris Christensen
Chris Christensen is a web developer, writer and traveler with roots in 90s Apple. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work, navigating the world and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Guest Starring: Chris Christensen Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Chris Christensen (@chris2x) / Twitter Momenta Pentop Computer's Design and Technology Remembering eWorld, Apple's forgotten online service | Macworld 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica How The Newton And ARM Saved Apple From Death | The CPU Shack Museum Three Tiny Laptops - MacStories Downcast App Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast Bare Bones Software | BBEdit Amateur Traveler Descript | All-in-one audio/video editing Hindenburg Editor <a href="https://snark.githu
Sun, August 07, 2022
Where Does the iPad Fit?
Apple refers to the iPad as a magical pane of glass that becomes whatever you need of it. This week, David and Stephen discuss some apps and accessories that help the iPad reach that potential. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Apple Launches iPad - Apple Tandy Radio Shack Portable Wordprocessor WP-2 The AlphaSmart Word Processor - YouTube AlphaSmart Word Processor Freewrite: Distraction-Free Writing Tools Drafts Writer – iA iPad Keyboards - Apple Enter text with Scribble on iPad - Apple Support Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM Grammarly DEVONthink To Go PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the App Store LiquidText on the App Store Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM Readwise <a href
Sun, July 31, 2022
3,041 Press Releases
In this feedback episode, Stephen talks David through his workflows of the Apple History Calendar, and then the guys talk about the current state of Apple's beta software. They also tackle some listener feedback and check in on the new version of Alfred. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Indeed : Start hiring now and only pay for quality applications matching the sponsored job description. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Campaigns ends on August 5 at 10 AM Eastern! Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides A Little Journey to AppleFest ’88 – 512 Pixels GIFwrapped Material Dock | Studio Neat How to install the macOS Ventura public beta - The Verge Amazon.com: Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels Two Apps For Entering Tasks into Reminders More Quickly – 512 Pixels <a href="https://www.omnigroup.com/blog/omnifocus-now-gives-you-voic
Sun, July 24, 2022
Craft Deep Drive
David shares his impressions of the M2 MacBook Air, then he and Stephen talk through Craft. While it can be used for simple note taking, it also packs a lot of powerful personal knowledge management tools for users who need them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Using the M2 MacBook Air - MacSparky Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support MacBook Air - Apple Craft Pricing Plans - Craft Start Here - Craft Community Your Data is Yours - Craft Blog Keyboard Shortcuts - Craft Inline Calculations and Unit Conversions – Craft Craft eXtensions (Craft X) – Craft Craftery Importing documents into Craft – Craft <a href="https://support.craft.do/hc/en-us/articles/4418134683665-Exporting-documents-from-Craft" target="
Sun, July 17, 2022
Workflows with William Gallagher
William Gallagher has written using a Mac for decades. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss his work and how he gets words on the page. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Indeed : Start hiring now and only pay for quality applications matching the sponsored job description. Guest Starring: William Gallagher Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter The busy writers' guide to getting more done Welcome to 58keys, a YouTube series for writers using Macs, iPads and iPhones William Gallagher (@WGallagher) / Twitter Amazon.com: The Blank Screen: Productivity for Creative Writers Macintosh Portable - Wikipedia The Switch to Intel | iMore Keyboard Maestro Moom Mosaic Bunch.app Stream Deck Final Draft OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Pages - Apple <a hre
Sun, July 10, 2022
Software Club: Apollo for Reddit
This week, Stephen and David talk about Reddit and a third-party client named Apollo, which brings a world-class Reddit experience to iPhone users. Then, they are joined by its developer Christian Selig to discuss the app's origins, working with the Reddit API and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Guest Starring: Christian Selig Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Apple TV+ - Apple 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Reddit Apollo | A beautiful reddit app built for power and speed Apollo App - Reddit Christian Selig (@ChristianSelig) / Twitter iPhone 3g Commercial "There's An App For That" 2009 - YouTube Amplosion: Redirect AMP Links on the App Store Achoo HTML Viewer & Inspector on the App Store Reddit Acquires Alien Blue, The Most Popular Unofficial Reddit App | TechCrunch <a href="https://www.reddit.com/dev/api/"
Sun, July 03, 2022
Workflows with Zac Hall
9to5 Mac editor Zac Hall guests on the Mac Power Users this week with thoughts on life without the iPad, writing workflows, the current Apple Betas and future Macs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Guest Starring: Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day Space Explored - Space News and Launch Views Logitech Ergo Mouse Keychron Keyboards Gurman: New HomePod coming in 2023, featuring S8 chip, more Apple working on at least four new Macs with M2 processor variants iA Writer Broadcasts on the App Store Pixelmator Pro Nike Run Club App. Nike.com Reeder 5 GuitarTuna | The #1 Guitar Tuner for Acoustic, Electric and Bass Rocket launch shot on iPhone 12 Pro - YouTube Watch a dramatic rocket launch shot on iPhon
Sun, June 26, 2022
Vibing with Tony Miceli
Tony Miceli is a world-renowned jazz vibraphonist. This week, he joins David and Stephen to talk about how music and technology have become more intertwined over his career, and how he built an online community of vibraphonists. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Tony Miceli Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Tony Miceli ΩmegaVibe – Malletech Tony Miceli on Apple Music Tony Miceli - YouTube VibesWorkshop.com YDS-150 Digital / Electronic Saxophone - Yamaha USA MalletKAT Notability Music Notation Software – Sibelius iReal Pro - Practice Made Perfect Amazing Slow Downer for Mac OS X Joey Alexander - Wikipedia TripIt Flighty Gary Burton - W
Sun, June 19, 2022
Live Q&A with Stephen and David
This week, David and Stephen hosted a live webinar, talking about the current crop of Apple's betas and answering listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides "A Very Nice Staircase" - Stephen on Instagram Under the Radar #244: WWDC 2022 Special - Relay FM 643: WWDC 2022 - Episodes - MPU Talk Clarus is Back in macOS Ventura – 512 Pixels The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels Initial Thoughts on Stage Manager - MacSparky Apple resizes the iPad’s workflow with Stage Manager | TechCrunch Daring Fireball: The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2022, With Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak System Preferences in the Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels Services Se
Sun, June 12, 2022
Some Cool Mac Utilities
David and Stephen catch up on some recent updates to some stalwarts of the macOS utility landscape, and talk about some other apps that make their Mac setups complete. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Announcing the Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide - MacSparky Sign up for Mac Power Users Live Rediscovering the Mac: An iPad User's Journey into macOS with the M1 Max MacBook Pro - MacStories Whats New - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Shortcut Actions - Keyboard Maestro Wiki SF Symbols - Apple Developer Calculations - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Raycast What makes Raycast special? - Software - MPU Talk The Macintosh Desktop Experience: Raycast's Modern Take on Launcher Apps An article for Club Macstories members. Search Apple Notes - Alfred Plugin iStat Menus Steph
Tue, June 07, 2022
WWDC 2022
Recorded live and in-person at Apple Park, Stephen and David reflect on the announcements made at WWDC22. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Apple Developer Apple unveils M2 with breakthrough performance and capabilities - Apple Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip - Apple macOS Ventura brings powerful productivity tools, new Continuity features to Mac - Apple watchOS 9 delivers new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy - Apple Mac Power Users Live Signup!
Sun, May 29, 2022
Shortcuts for Mac
Shortcuts arrived on the Mac a year ago, and in the time since, Apple and third-party developers have worked to make it a real contender in terms of automation on macOS. This week, David and Stephen talk about the app and David's new Field Guide on the topic. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Kolide : Endpoint Security Powered by People. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 🥳 MPU Meetup in June! 🎤 Mac Power Users Live! Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide Shortcuts for Mac Plus Field Guide Apple Acquires Workflow - MacStories The Future of Workflow - MacStories Add import questions to shared shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support Intro to variables in Shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support Apple Frames 2.1 - MacStories Dashboard – 512 Pixels Apple Should Bring Back Dashboard – 512 Pixels <
Sun, May 22, 2022
Catching up with Federico Viticci
MacStories boss Federico Viticci returns to the show to talk about the iPad's apparent stagnation and how the Mac has grown over the last few years. The guys also talk about Raycast, Shortcuts, Apple silicon and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Live Webinar Sign Up Sign up for MPU live on June 14. MacStories Federico Viticci (@viticci) / Twitter Federico Viticci (@viticci) • Instagram Snap your windows - Microsoft Windows 11 Support AppStories Irvine Location of Burger Lounge Location for MPU Meetup with David and Stephen on June 11, 5:30-8:00 p.m. iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe - Apple SLIM WALLET MATTE : Amazon.it AirTag Trackable Premium Leather Wallet – NIMALIST Ehhhhhh.... <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/998069956/airtag-bike-mount-reflector?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_quer
Sun, May 15, 2022
The iPhone App Roundup
The App Store didn't launch until a year after the first iPhone, but it has defined the smartphone era. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of their favorite iPhone apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Episodes - MPU Talk Day One Journaling Workflows Webinar: The Why and the How - Macsparky - YouTube Focused - Relay FM Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Reeder 5 Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM Readwise Shortform Keep It DEVONthink A Little Journey to AppleFest ’88 – 512 Pixels OmniFocus Todoist Brickit Twitterrific Tweetbot Elsewhen on the App Store
Sun, May 08, 2022
Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts
In the inaugural meeting of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Drafts and their use of the application. Then they are joined by Drafts developer Greg Pierce to talk about the app's community of users, its 10th anniversary and how Greg uses Drafts himself. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Greg Pierce Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments “Local Integrated Software Architecture” graphic tee by 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #519: Workflows with Greg Pierce - Relay FM Capturing Text with Drafts - MacSparky Greg Pierce (@agiletortoise) / Twitter Drafts - Where Text Starts Themes - Drafts User Guide 10 Years of Drafts Shortcuts - Drafts User Guide Drafts Pro - Drafts User Guide Home | x-callback-url Drafts Community Default Folder X <a href="https://stuntsoftware.c
Sun, May 01, 2022
A Mac Setup Consulting Company
Stephen and David sort through listener feedback, revisiting topics such as Preview.app, time tracking and their own Apple silicon experiences. Oh, and the person who took a Mac Pro to the coffee shop to get some work done on the go. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MacSparky Labs 630: Preview Deep Dive - Episodes - MPU Talk Chris Heilmann on Twitter David's Timers Stephen's Timers Apple's Six Color Logo David's Squirrel Video Time Tracking Categories - MacSparky Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support DraftTable - Professional iPad Pro Stand | ElevationLab A Coffee Shop Mac Pro Stephen's Stage Mac Pro CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub The Complete Histo
Sun, April 24, 2022
Digging Deep on Tracking Time
David and Stephen both track how they spend their time. In this episode, they discuss the approaches and tools they use to see how they spend their days. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Timing — Automatic Mac Time Tracker Pricing — Timing Rules In-Depth – Timing Toggl Track Timery for Toggl The Best Time Tracking App – The Sweet Setup Endor Studios Automation April: Never Forget to Stop a Timery Time Tracking Timer Again - MacStories Time-Tracking and Hacking My Brain - MacSparky David's Timers Stephen's Timers
Sun, April 17, 2022
Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy
Ryan JA Murphy is a writer and Ph.D. student who is using the Mac and iPad to work with information systems and design science. This week, Stephen and David talk with him about his workflows for research, data organization and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Ryan JA Murphy Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Talk Ryan J A Murphy (@ryanjamurphy) / Twitter Axle Design Fulcra Design FiftyThree | Essential Tools for Future Creators Samsung Space Monitor G-Hold - Ergonomic Tablet Holders and Phone Holders Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support Concepts App OmniGraffle - The Omni Group DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink Readwise Tool for Thought, by Steven Johnson - The New York Times Can Design Be Non-paternalistic? Conceptualizing Paternalism in the Design Profession - Scienc
Sun, April 10, 2022
Workflows with Allison Sheridan
Allison Sheridan has been a Mac user since the very beginning and has been talking about Apple and its products since late 2005. She joins Stephen and David to talk about her experience with the platform, her use of diagramming in blog posts and much, much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Allison Sheridan (@podfeet) / Twitter Podfeet Podcasts New Calendar Tricks Webinar - MacSparky MacSparky's Calendar Tricks Control Panel on Gray Icon Print by Susan Kare – Kare Prints iThoughts - Mind Map on the App Store Diagrams.net Has Apple Lost Steve Jobs's Vision of the Simple 2x2 Matrix? – More Diagrams - Podfeet Podcasts Knit Like a Programmer - Podfeet Podcasts On the 20th Anniversary Mac – 512 Pixels <a href="https://productplacementblog.com/tv-series/apple-twentieth-anniversary-macintosh-computer-us
Sun, April 03, 2022
Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Camera
The iPhone has all but killed the point-and-shoot camera market. This week, Stephen and David talk about the hardware and software that makes the iPhone such a good camera for photography. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Hands-On with the Mac Studio and Studio Display - MacSparky iPhone camera basics - Apple Support Use iPhone camera tools to set up your shot - Apple Support "Tap to Focus" - YouTube Use Camera Remote and timer on Apple Watch - Apple Support Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support Convert HEIF to JPG - YouTube Take and edit Live Photos - Apple Support Lively - Photos to GIF on the App Store How to use (& break) the rule of thirds in photography | Adobe Mac Power Users #624: Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing - Relay FM Halide Mark II </h
Sun, March 27, 2022
Workflows with Nick Milo
Nick Milo is a creator who is teaching people about Obsidian. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about how he manages his business, creates polished content and, of course, Obsidian and personal knowledge management. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview : Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Guest Starring: Nick Milo Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Nick Milo 🗺 🇺🇦 (@NickMilo) / Twitter Nick's Newsletter Linking Your Thinking Linking Your Thinking - YouTube Focused #122: Linking Your Thinking with Nick Milo - Relay FM Pink Gloves Boxing Better Call Saul (TV Series 2015–2022) - IMDb iMac 24-inch - Apple The best laptop ever made – Marco.org Evernote TiddlyWiki Obsidian Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com The Archive <a href="https://github.com/
Sun, March 20, 2022
Be the Most Mac Pro
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen celebrate the Mac Studio and Studio Display before revisiting the Stream Deck, Preview, Day One and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Studio - Apple Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg Apple execs talk M1 Pro and M1 Max, Pro Workflow Team in new interview - 9to5Mac Apple’s 27-inch iMac disappears from its store with no fanfare or replacement | Ars Technica The M1 Ultra Mac Studio is Two Pounds Heavier than the M1 Max Version – 512 Pixels Studio Display - Apple 628: Stream Deck Power Users - Episodes - MPU Talk Button Creator for Stream Deck on the App Store SF Symbols - Apple Developer Bakery - Simple Icon Creator on the App Store Image2icon - Make
Sun, March 13, 2022
Back to the Mac, with Myke Hurley
Between Relay FM, Cortex Brand and his keyboard streaming, Myke Hurley is a man of many hats. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about he balances these different jobs and how everyone can benefit from having a theme. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) - Technical Specifications iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) - Technical Specifications Myke's Very Wonderful/Upsetting Desk Cortex Podcast | Cotton Bureau Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors LG 32'' UltraFine Display Ergo Monitor iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories Use two Mac apps side by side in Split View - Apple Support Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support Moom · Many Tricks Myke's Twitch Channel The Pen Addict - Relay FM <a href="https:
Sun, March 06, 2022
Preview Deep Dive
Preview has been in every Mac's Application folder since 2001 when OS X launched. Today, Stephen and David dive into the program, exploring is wide range of features for editing both images and PDFs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Preview in Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels Preview User Guide for Mac - Apple Support How to extract icons from Mac apps Password-protect a PDF in Preview on Mac - Apple Support the Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Revert changes to PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - Apple Support Titlebar Renaming (Screenshot) General Preference Pane (Screenshot) Pixelmator Pro Acorn 7 PDFpen PDF Viewer <a href="https://www.l
Sun, February 27, 2022
Workflows with Craig Hockenberry
Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he's an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Wealthfront : Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Guest Starring: Craig Hockenberry Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Craig Hockenberry on Twitter Craig's Blog Iconfactory Apps Widgetsmith on the App Store Kaleidoscope Developer Transition Kit - Wikipedia A Watch, Water and Workouts • furbo.org On Apple Watch Ergonomics • furbo.org Introducing Waterscope • furbo.org Waterscope Weather on the App Store Tot • Your tiny text companion Frenzic: Overtime iPulse • Keep an eye on your Mac Linea Sketch – Drawing tools for iOS Apache Subversion <a href="https://furbo.org/2013/06/28/the-o
Sun, February 20, 2022
Stream Deck Power Users
The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. This week, Stephen and David dive into the device's hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing their own uses for it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Automators #74: Stream Deck: Going Large - Relay FM Stream Deck | elgato.com Stream Deck Mini - Amazon.com Stream Deck - Amazon.com Stream Deck XL - Amazon.com Wave Mic Arm LP | elgato.com Feet-First Impressions of the Elgato Stream Deck Pedal — Peer Reviewed Dual Stream Deck XL Stand | Etsy Mac Power Users #551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger - Relay FM CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub - Amazon.com Software Downloads | elgato.com SF Symbols - Apple Developer ThoughtAsylum Blog Stream Deck Mobile | elgato.com <a hr
Sun, February 13, 2022
Workflows with Adam Lisagor
Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business. Also, Adam's writing a script and has news to share on some new tools and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Guest Starring: Adam Lisagor Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Adam Lisagor on Twitter Hello. We're Sandwich. Adam's All-New Headshot Birdhouse: A notepad for Twitter - YouTube Adam's first video. FiLMiC Pro Mobile Video - Video and Photography Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic 6K Camera ATEM Mini Pro Elgato Cam Link 4K ATR 2100X Mic Samsung Meteor Mic Logitech Web Cam Screenwriting Software Redefined Sandwich Video about Remote and Slack <a href="https://sandwich.co/wor
Sun, February 06, 2022
It's Like Two Dozen Calendars
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Dropbox native support for Apple silicon (M1) | Dropbox Help Why Dropbox's Founders Said No to Steve Jobs | Inc.com Maestral Downlink reMarkable 2 Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com: Samsung SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 1TB David's Calendars Fantastical Shortcuts - Stream Deck Plugins In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors iClever BK06 Bluetooth Keyboard
Sun, January 30, 2022
Apple as the Measuring Stick, with Austin Evans
YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by the show to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Guest Starring: Austin Evans Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Austin Evans (@austinnotduncan) / Twitter Austin Evans - YouTube The Test Drivers - Relay FM Apple Unveils iPod touch - Apple Ken (@kenbolido) / Twitter Todoist MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple iPad mini - Apple An ode to the 11-inch MacBook Air | iMore iPhone 12 Mini - I'm switching! - Austin Evans on YouTube DLR Field Guide - YouTube Xbox Ready - YouTube Use Cinematic mode on your iPhone - Apple Support 20 Macs for 2020: #8 – Power Mac G4 Cube – Six Colors </h5
Sun, January 23, 2022
Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing
Apple ships a wide range of applications across its family of operating systems. However, over the years, they have received uneven amounts of support and attention from the company. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of these apps and which ones could use some love from the folks in Cupertino. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple Software Quality in 2021 The Difference Between Keyboard Maestro and Shortcuts for Mac - MacSparky Use Mail extensions in Mail on Mac - Apple Support Rebuild mailboxes in Mail on Mac - Apple Support Mimestream Contacts and Calendar in OS X Mountain Lion Customize macOS System Preferences - YouTube Macintosh Control Panel HoudahSpot – Powerful File Search Tool for Mac Dashboard – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #603: Workin' with iWork - Relay FM
Sun, January 16, 2022
Collaboration and Project Planning
Very few people work alone at the top of a mountain. For the rest of us, things like team collaboration and project planning are a very real part of our work. David and Stephen talk about these topics and discuss some of their apps and services that can make working with others easier and more productive. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Wealthfront : Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MacSparky Labs Sparky's Free Journaling Webinar Focused #142: Sparky Gets Focused - Relay FM 15 Years Since the iPhone Announcement - MacSparky Free Conference Call Slack: Apps and Integrations Microsoft Teams Mac Power Users #605: File Management in the Cloud Era - Relay FM Gantt chart - Wikipedia Kanban - Wikipedia The 11 Best Kanban Apps to Build Your Own Productivity Workflow Trello Airtable Vestaboard A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload - Cal Newport OmniPlan - The Omni Group <a href=
Sun, January 09, 2022
Exploring HomeKit with Shane Whatley
Stephen and David are joined by HomeKit expert Shane Whatley to talk about the apps, products and automations that can be used together to make any home smarter. With HomeKit, anyone can scale from a single smart bulb to a house full of technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Shane Whately Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky Join MacSparky Labs Shane Whatley - YouTube Shane Whatley (@ShaneCreates) / Twitter Shane Whatley (@ShaneCreates) • Instagram photos and videos iOS - Home - Apple Magnet – Window manager for Mac DS920+ | Synology Inc. iPad Wall Mount - 1 Year Later! - YouTube VidaBox VIZ-Designer - The ultimate HomeKit App Designer HomeKit 101: Getting Started - YouTube <a href="https://www.apple.com/ios/home/accessories/" target="_b
Mon, January 03, 2022
Sparky Freedom
After 15 years of living a double life, David has closed down his law practice and is now working on MacSparky projects full-time. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky David's Announcement Video Join MacSparky Labs DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Focused - Relay FM The Sparks' Christmas Cards Memberful — Monetize your passion with membership
Sun, December 26, 2021
The State of Apple in 2021
As the year draws to a close, David and Stephen survey the landscape and talk through the products, services and policies that have shaped Apple and its users over the last year. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast : Helping Lawyers with their Tech Questions. Listen now. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Website Transition and New RSS Link - MacSparky Why the Mac is Apple's most exciting product again in 2021 | Macworld The State of External Retina Displays, [Almost] 2022 Edition — Liss is More Daring Fireball: Document Proxy Icons in MacOS 11 and 12 as a — Ahem — Proxy for Apple’s Current UI Design Sensibilities Inside Apple Park: the design team shaping future tech | Wallpaper* The Wallpaper* Feature on the Apple Design Team and a Missed Opportunity - MacSparky Test Driving a Wireless CarPlay Adapter - 512 Pixels - YouTube The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels Apple Special Event 2014 - Apple Watch Introduction - YouTube <a href="https://www.macstories.net/linked/apple-has-discontinued-the-original-homepod/"
Sun, December 19, 2021
Home Studio Updates
David had to move his home office, while Stephen built a cabin. This week, the guys compare notes on how their studios have evolved over the last couple of years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. The Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast : Helping Lawyers with their Tech Questions. Listen now. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users #494: Our Home Offices - Relay FM Studio — MacSparky My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels Video Tour of Stephen's Studio - 512 Pixels on YouTube My New Keyboard – 512 Pixels Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully Amazon.com: Office Chair Wheels Embody - Office Chairs - Herman Miller Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk - Fully Fully Stand Mat <a href="https://amzn.t
Sun, December 12, 2021
Making Movies at Pixar, with John Soliman
Stephen and David chat with John Soliman, a 2nd Assistant Editor at Pixar about his workflows and how collaboration works at the studio. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: John Soliman Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Give the Gift of Relay FM Amazon.com: John Wooden Autograph Replica Poster Print WALL·E (2008) - IMDb BetterTouchTool The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM The System Requirements for Apple’s 2021 Operating Systems - TidBITS Win or Lose: Pixar's First Original Disney+ Series Teased in Image Disney on Twitter: "Third is @Pixar's first original long-form animated series, Win or Lose." Overview of Pixar in a box (video) | Khan Academy Apple Revolutionizes Video E
Sun, December 05, 2021
Back in Whack
David and Stephen are joined by Apple's Jeremy Butcher to discuss the company's new Business Essentials program. Then, the guys revisit iCloud storage management, clipboard apps and email providers. USB-C hubs and migrating to an Apple silicon Mac are also discussed. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. quip : Better oral care, made simple. Get your first refill free. Guest Starring: Jeremy Butcher Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Give the Gift of Relay FM The Voices of macOS - YouTube Apple introduces Apple Business Essentials - Apple Business Essentials - Apple Moom BetterTouchTool Bartender 4 OWC Thunderbolt Hub Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit Fastmail Automators #87: Email Rules Automation - Relay FM GoodTask Maestral Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support Go64 <a href="https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/resources/#sysreq" targe
Sun, November 28, 2021
The Quality Will be Ensured, with Daniel Jalkut
Stephen and David are joined by Daniel Jalkut. After his absence is blamed on an innocent co-host, Daniel chats with the guys about his indie development career, the new MacBook Pro and the many options developers face when picking a method for writing a macOS application. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Daniel Jalkut Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Nonprofit Productive Summit Give the Gift of Relay FM Membership Daniel Jalkut (@danielpunkass) / Twitter Red Sweater Software System 7.5 - Wikipedia Apple Macintosh PowerBook Duo Specs - EveryMac NeXT: The Apple Purchase – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #76: Workflows with Daniel Jalkut - Relay FM Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple Star Wars: The Old Republic CrossOv
Sun, November 21, 2021
The Clipboard Manager Roundup
There is a range of applications to supercharge your copy and paste game. This week, David and Stephen explore some of the best options for macOS and even the iPad and iPhone. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Clipboard Managers - Software - MPU Talk Jumpcut Pastebot Maccy Copy 'Em for Mac - Apprywhere Copy 'Em for iPhone & iPad - Apprywhere Paste Paste Paste with Shortcuts for macOS Monterey Clipboard History - Alfred Clipboard History - LaunchBar Mac Power Users #497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Relay FM Clipboard History Switcher - Keyboard Maestro Bartender 4 Pastebot: Clipboard Savvy Music Syncing - MacStories <a href="https://www.macstories.net/ios/yoi
Sun, November 14, 2021
The 2021 MPU Gift Guide
Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Shopify : Grow your business with Shopify. Start your 14-day free trial today. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Keyboard Maestro 10 Releases — MacSparky Mac - Apple iPad mini - Apple The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels AirTag - Apple AirTag Holder Accessories: Strap & Key Rings | Belkin MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple HomePod mini - Apple Stephen's Orange HomePod minis PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe - Amazon Multi Mount System | elgato.com Elgato Key Light - Amazon Stephen's Elgato Setup Elevation Lab DraftTable V2 for iPad - Amazon Concepts App <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VYLQS9F?tag=macs03-2
Sun, November 07, 2021
The Future of Work, with Sean McCabe
David and Stephen talk with Sean McCabe about how he runs his businesses from what can only be described as a Mac battle station while stitching together macOS apps and several cloud services to be more productive. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. quip : Better oral care, made simple. Get your first refill free. Guest Starring: Sean McCabe Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Sean's Appearances on Relay FM Daily Content Machine seanwes.com Overlap Book The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels Saying Goodbye to the 2013 Mac Pro - YouTube Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain - Amazon Books BetterTouchTool Setapp Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K SM7B - SM7B Vocal Microphone 286s | dbx Professional Audio Standing Desks | UPLIFT Desk SwitchBot Homebridge </
Sun, October 31, 2021
macOS Monterey & MacBook Pro Impressions
David and Stephen review macOS Monterey and cover the features and changes it brings to the Mac. Then, the guys give their impressions of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pros. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments David's Upcoming Webinar: Using Apple's New Focus Modes Mac Power Users - YouTube macOS Monterey - Apple Some Monterey Features of Note — MacSparky macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 12 Monterey Screenshots – 512 Pixels The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Screenshots – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM Moom BetterSnapTool on the Mac App Store macOS Monterey Features Dedicated Password Sect
Wed, October 20, 2021
Unleashed, Indeed
This week, Stephen and David talk through Apple's new batch of MacBook Pros, powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max systems on a chip. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Shopify : Grow your business with Shopify. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Apple Event — October 18 - YouTube A Few Thoughts Following Apple's "Unleashed" Event — MacSparky Start Up: A song made from 45 years of Apple sounds - Apple on YouTube Introducing the next generation of AirPods - Apple AirPods - Compare Models - Apple Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors - Apple Apple Outlines new “Voice” Music Plan – 512 Pixels Introducing M1 Pro and M1 Max: the most powerful chips Apple has ever built - Apple Steve Jobs introduces OS X Panther & Power Mac G5 WWDC 2003 - YouTube Apple unveils game-changing MacBook Pro - Apple New macOS 'Compatibility Mode' Options Let Developers Decide How Fullscreen Apps Handle the Notch - MacRumors <a
Thu, October 14, 2021
iPad Workflows
Fresh off the release of iPadOS 15, David and Stephen cover the update's revised multitasking system and talk about some of their favorite workflows for the iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments DEVONthink Field Guide MPU Talk Forums Mac Power Users #607: iOS & iPadOS 15 - Relay FM Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support Learn iPad keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support Think Globally: The iPad’s new universal keyboard shortcuts – Six Colors Tandy Portable Wordprocessor WP-2 The Keyboard & Using it - Apple's iPad Keyboard Dock - Anandtech Freewrite: Distraction-Free Writing Tools Drafts on the App Store Drafts Field Guide iA Writer Obsidian Craft MindNode on the App Store </h5
Sun, October 10, 2021
"Sir, Get out of the E-waste"
In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss recent updates to iWork, more on various editions of DEVONthink and go through some listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Rosemary Orchard Add a custom email domain for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support Canary Mail Airmail Mimestream SaneBox AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Hover Email Fastmail Apple unveils new features in iWork suite of productivity apps - Apple iWork comes alive with Keynote live-video features – Six Colors 605: File Management in the Cloud Era - Episodes - MPU Talk Apple Recycling Programs <a href="https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/hands-on-you-can-now-run-windows-365-on-ipad-and-microsoft-even-has-an-app-for-it/24646/12" tar
Sun, October 03, 2021
DEVONthink & New Apple Hardware
David's newest Field Guide covers DEVONthink, and this week he and Stephen discuss the application, some example uses and the basics anyone looking at it should know. After that, they review the new iPhone and iPad mini. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS App developer Circus Ponies calls it quits Taking Smart Notes with DEVONthink DEVONthink Forums MindNode Obsidian Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Interface Engineer on Twitter RE: 60Hz Refresh Testing the iPhone 13 Pro Camera System at Disneyland! - YouTube
Sun, September 26, 2021
iOS & iPadOS 15
iOS and iPadOS 15 have arrived, bringing new features to Apple's mobile devices, including Focus modes, Live Text, new Home screen widgets, Safari extensions and a lot more. David and Stephen discuss their experiences with the beta and outline what's best in this year's upgrade. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - YouTube Announcing the DEVONthink Field Guide — MacSparky iOS 15 - Apple These iOS 15 Features Aren't Available on the iPhone X or Older - MacRumors iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories Review: iOS 15 does a lot with a little – Six Colors Get to know 1Password for Safari on your iPhone or iPad Overamped – Safari Extension to Redirect AMP Here are the best new Safari extensions to download for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 - 9to5Mac<
Sun, September 19, 2021
California Streaming
Apple has unveiled new versions of the iPhone, Apple Watch and a couple different iPads. This week, David and Stephen talk through the news and their thoughts on the new products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. quip : Save $10 off a Smart Electric Toothbrush. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 MacSparky Field Guides Apple's September 14, 2021 Keynote: By the Numbers - MacStories A few extra notes about Apple’s September 14 event – Six Colors Daring Fireball: Various Single-Paragraph Thoughts and Observations Regarding Yesterday’s ‘California Streaming’ Apple Event for the iPhones 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and New iPads Apple TV+ - Apple Upgrade - Relay FM Apple Updates the iPad mini and 10.2" iPad - MacStories Apple’s most popular iPad delivers even more performance and advanced features - Apple Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in stunning new design - Apple <a href="https://twitter.
Sun, September 12, 2021
File Management in the Cloud Era
Files and folders have been with the Mac user since the very beginning, but today, file management has gotten a lot more complicated. This week, Stephen and David tackle the topics of tags, search, backups, cloud services and more, all in the hope of untangling the mess that storage has become for so many. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – 512 Pixels Two Years – 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.3 Panther | Ars Technica The section on "Labels." Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica The "Document model" section. Create or change a Smart Folder on Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Relay FM Mac Power Users #481: Finder and Its Alternatives - Relay FM iDisk - Wikipedia View and restore past versions of documents on Mac - Apple Support <a href="https://support.microsoft
Sun, September 05, 2021
Workflows with Jay Miller
Jay Miller, from Relay's new Conduit podcast, joins to share some knowledge about the best workflows for video meetings, getting more out of the emerging Craft app and even more uses for a Mac mini. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Jay Miller Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Jay Miller Jay Miller (@kjaymiller) / Twitter Conduit - Relay FM Serenity on Setapp | Mute notification sounds NoNotify on Setapp | Per-app Do Not Disturb mode LumeCube | Portable, Durable, Powerful Lights for Photo and Video – Lume Cube, Inc. Key Light | elgato.com Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free EpocCam | elgato.com Cam Link 4K | elgato.com Make Presentations in Craft (The Best Export Format!) - YouTube Craft - Create Amazing Documents <a href="https://bunchapp.
Sun, August 29, 2021
Workin' with iWork
Starting with a pet project for Steve Jobs, all the way to a modern, web-infused set of applications across multiple platforms, iWork has expanded into a suite of tools more than capable of meeting almost anyone's needs. This week, Stephen and David talk through Keynote, Pages and Numbers, giving tips and comparing them to office suites offered by other companies. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 Make Apple Mail Dance iWork - Apple Introduction of Keynote by Steve Jobs - YouTube Apple Introducing Pages - YouTube Numbers Introduction - YouTube Apple Introduces Next Generation iWork and iLife Apps for OS X and iOS - Apple Open older iWork files in newer versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support macOS Monterey Hints at new iWork Icons – 512 Pixels Keynote - Apple Keynote - Official Apple Support <
Sun, August 22, 2021
Was that a Rabbit Hole?
In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss website redesigns, quote applications, encryption, virtualizing Windows and a whole lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MacTrack Legal 2021 512 Pixels MacSparky Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 Desktop Quote on the Mac App Store ScreenFloat Obsidian Sync End-to-End Encryption FAQ | Day One Help Apple Training Series: AppleScript 1-2-3 Parallels Desktop 17 is here and ready to run Windows 11 on M1 Macs | Ars Technica Windows 365 Cloud PC | Microsoft Shadow Cloud Computing Mimestream Swift Playgrounds - Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English - Apple</
Sun, August 15, 2021
Soup Blasphemy with Kathy Campbell
Kathy Campbell is all over the Internet, as both a content creator and a business owner. She's a podcaster, artist, task-doer and so much more. Stephen and David talk with her about how she uses a mix of an iPad Pro, iMac Pro and a bunch of apps and services to keep all the plates spinning. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Kathy Campbell (She/Her) (@mrssoup) / Twitter Home - The Unicorn Sidekick What Kind Of Soup Are You? Apple Music Special Event 2005: The iPod Nano Introduction Verizon to begin offering iPhone 4 in February - Macworld MagSafe PopGrips Phone Grips and Accessories | PopSockets Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support TextExpander Google Workspace Fantastical Calendly <a href="https://www.jetpens.com/blog/Guide-to-the-Hobonichi-Techo-Planner/pt/900" t
Sun, August 08, 2021
Mac Migration & Settings
The Apple silicon transition continues to march on, so David and Stephen sit down to talk about how to migrate to a new Mac, and what settings and preferences they recommend changing from the defaults. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Move your data from a Windows PC to your Mac - Apple Support Transfer your information to Mac from another computer or device - Apple Support Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support How to move data to your new Mac using Mountain Lion and earlier - Apple Support Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support Transfer files between a Mac with Apple silicon and another Mac - Apple Support What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support Lake Tahoe - Wikipedia What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support How to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support Manage your Apple ID <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-finde
Sun, August 01, 2021
A Man of the People, with Dr. Drang
Dr. Drang returns to the show to discuss his recent Mac renaissance, the way he manages notes and some of his favorite utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Dr. Drang Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments And now it’s all this Dr. Drang (@drdrang) / Twitter MacTrack Legal DLR Field Guide - YouTube Reincubate Camo Glif – Studio Neat The Case of the Late-2012 iMacs - MacStories Keyboard Maestro M1 Macs review: The Next Generation – Six Colors LiquidText Drafts Google Earth on the App Store Meet Shortcuts for macOS - WWDC21 Videos Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Fut
Sun, July 25, 2021
Home Networking
Our homes and businesses have become more technology-dependent, and having a solid network is more important than ever. This week, the guys talk about what goes into designing and maintaining reliable wired and wireless networks, and give some advice if you're looking to upgrade yours. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Talking to the Internet: Ep13: David Sparks 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter The Best Cable Modem | Reviews by Wirecutter Modem vs. Router: What’s the Difference? | Wirecutter Speedtest by Ookla Adding 10 Gigabit Ethernet to my 129-Year-Old House! - YouTube How to Crimp Your Own Custom Ethernet Cables of Any Length The Best Powerline Networking Adapter for 2021 | Reviews by Wirecutter <a href="https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2021/6/the-eero-pro-v6-a-signific
Sun, July 18, 2021
A Ray of Sunshine, with Brett Burney
This week Apple enthusiast and lecturer, Brett Burney, joins Stephen and David to discuss differences between iWork and Microsoft Office, give presentations with your iPad and how to rock a TRS-80. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Brett Burney Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Brett Burney (@bburney) / Twitter Burney Consultants Apps in Law – Apps for Lawyers Using iPhones & iPads In the News Podcast TRS-80 - Wikipedia Apple IIc - Wikipedia Commodore 64 - Wikipedia The Print Shop - Wikipedia Apple IIGS computer The Switch to Intel | iMore Parallels Desktop 16 Virtual Machine for Mac CaseMap | LexisNexis Microsoft Office <a href="https://www.apple.com/iwor
Sun, July 11, 2021
30 iPhone Apps Under $10
The App Store is a big place, and the iPhone can become anything you want it to be. Today, Stephen and David talk about 30 apps worth checking out — all on a budget. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Flashback #10: Pebble - Relay FM "There's An App For That" 2009 - YouTube Samsara Timer on the App Store Unwind - Mindful Breathing on the App Store Sleep++ on the App Store Pedometer++ on the App Store Dark Noise on the App Store Automators #46: Automating Dark Noise with Charlie Chapman - Relay FM Breathable Air Quality Widget on the App Store Happy Scale on the App Store Timery for Toggl on the App Store Toggl <h
Sun, July 04, 2021
The Poetic Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy returns to the show to update David and Stephen on where he's found balance between the iPad and the Mac. Mike also discusses how he blends analog and digital tools, and how he shares tasks and ideas with his remote team. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Guest Starring: Mike Vardy Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Productivityist - Productivity Tips & Tools for Everyone Mike Vardy (@mikevardy) / Twitter The Podcast Archives - Productivityist Mac Power Users #294: Workflows with Mike Vardy - Relay FM Gather – Ugmonk Analog – Ugmonk Focused #121: Analog Focus, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM Timeular - easy and accurate time tracking Drafts | Where Text Starts LumaFusion - LumaTouch Where work happens | Slack Front - Customer Communication Platform | Team Email ClickUp™ | One app to replace them all Manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online • Asana Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your
Sun, June 27, 2021
A Third Alternative
It is feedback time, so David and Stephen are here with listener questions, their experiences with Apple's current crop of betas and the future of Day One. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Discourse : Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Malwarebytes CleanMyMac X Take a screenshot on your Mac - Apple Support ScreenFloat-Better Screenshots on the Mac App Store Disable Window Shadows on macOS Screenshots – 512 Pixels Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support Mac Me an Offer Saying Goodbye to Bootable Backups – 512 Pixels SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD 1TB Synology - Personal & Home Users Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Day One at Automattic | Day One Day One at Automattic – Matt Mullenweg Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Exporting entries | Day One Help <a href="https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2021/6/turning-off-the-tracking-pixel-on-th
Sun, June 20, 2021
It’s All Based on Stickies, with Paul Kafasis
Stephen and David are joined by Paul Kafasis to talk about Mac software development in the modern era, some of Rogue Amoeba's history and the tools Paul uses to get his work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Guest Starring: Paul Kafasis Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Paul Kafasis One Foot Tsunami by Paul Kafasis Rogue Amoeba - Quality Audio Software for MacOS About Rogue Amoeba Rogue Amoeba - Installing ACE on macOS 11 (Big Sur) Samsung T7 SSD iOS 14 Now Installed on 90% of iPhones Released in Last Four Years - MacRumors 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support Installing macOS on a separate APFS volume - Apple Support Rogue Amoeba Software Unveils Audio Hijack 1.0 - September 2002 Rogue Amoeba Unveils Nicecast 1.0 - December 2003 WWDC 2021: Safari 15 to bring huge UI changes – Six Colors <a href="https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2020/12/17/all-rogue-amoeba-apps-now-have-official-
Fri, June 11, 2021
WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation
WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. This week, Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac and what it means for traditional (and future) Mac automation. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Vivek Bhardwaj Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments WWDC21 - Apple Developer Apple's Craig Federighi Talks iOS 15 and macOS Monterey With YouTubers - MacRumors WWDC 2021: iCloud Private Relay plugs a few more privacy loopholes – Six Colors iOS 15: Here's everything new in FaceTime - 9to5Mac Apple Unveils FaceTime SharePlay, Enabling Watch Parties Online - Variety Apple announced App Privacy Report, changes to Mail and Safari - The Verge iOS 15 Voice-to-Text Dictation — MacSparky How to use Quick Note on iPad | iMore WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors Timery for Toggl
Sun, June 06, 2021
HyperCard All the Way Down, with Adam Engst
With over 30 years of history, TidBITs is the longest-running tech publication covering Apple in the world. This week, one of its founders, Adam Engst, drops by the show to talk about his writing workflow, unusual input devices and how WWDC has changed over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Guest Starring: Adam Engst Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Adam C. Engst (@adamengst) / Twitter TidBITS - Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 28 years The Talk Show: Ep. 284, With Special Guest Adam Engst A detailed history of TidBITS, in podcast form with Adam and John Gruber. Mac the Knife - Wikipedia Archived Version of Mac the Knife Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia RollerMouse Pro3 - Contour Design Inc. Rolling Faster, Farther with the RollerMouse Pro - TidBITS Get It Rolling with the RollerMouse - TidBITS USB Overdr
Sun, May 30, 2021
Our Video Workflows
David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Reconnect the Siri Remote to Apple TV - Apple Support The Disneyland Resort Field Guide DLR Field Guide - YouTube MacSparky Video - YouTube 512 Pixels - YouTube ismh - Twitch Personal Retreat Primer and PDF Guide - YouTube Video: 2019 Q&A and Studio Tour – 512 Pixels Glide Gear OH 100 Adjustable Overhead Camera Platform OH 100 B&H Studio — MacSparky My Studio – 512 Pixels Sony a7 III Alpha Mirrorless Digital Camera (a7III Body) ILCE-7M3 Sony FE 24-70
Sun, May 23, 2021
Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos
David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) / Twitter Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo_tech) / Twitter Teddy Svoronos – Teaching, Technology, t-tests. Teddy Svoronos | Harvard Kennedy School Teaching Effectively with Zoom: A practical guide to engage your students and help them learn — Dan Levy Using dual monitors with the Zoom desktop client – Zoom Help Center Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar - Apple Support Duet Display KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro The Promise and Peril of Virtual Cameras on Zoom – Teddy Svoronos Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Clear, compelling communication for everyone | mmhmm Stream Deck Plugin for Zoom - Lostdomain <a href="https://www.blackmagicdesign.
Sun, May 16, 2021
macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian
Stephen and David talk with Sal Soghoian on the history of Automator and Services on the Mac, both of which are cornerstones of automation on macOS today. The trio discusses how these tools came to be, and how Apple has evolved them over the years, in addition to what can be done with them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Guest Starring: Sal Soghoian Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler There are a few tumblers left! Grab one before they're gone forever. Mac OS X Automation: Automator Quick Actions OS X Hidden Treasures: Services - TidBITS How to Add Useful Options to the macOS Services Menu Automator - Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Review - AnandTech Services - Extensions - macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer WordService on the Mac App Store Text Case on the Mac App Store Use Quick Action workflows on Mac - Apple Support Customize the Touch Bar on Mac - Apple Support <a href="https://www.alphr.com/how-to-wa
Sun, May 09, 2021
Catching Up with Casey Liss
Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and David about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation and how not to deal with digital photos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Loopback, from Rogue Amoeba : Cable-Free Audio Routing for Mac. Get 21% off with the code MPU21. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler The Disneyland Resort Field Guide Casey Liss (@caseyliss) / Twitter Casey Liss (@caseyliss) • Instagram photos and videos Analog(ue) - Relay FM Accidental Tech Podcast Liss is More Mac Power Users #460: Casey Liss Returns - Relay FM The MacBook Adorable — Liss is More The 12-inch MacBook is dead, and it will be missed - Macworld iMac 24-inch - Apple The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me - Macworld iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support <a href="https://www.synology.com/en-us/pro
Sun, May 02, 2021
iPhone Productivity
As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Merch: Classy Tee Pre-orders end on May 4! MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler Really Enjoy My New MPU Yeti Tumbler - Hardware - MPU Talk HEY - Email at its best, new from Basecamp. Mac Power Users #539: Back to Email - Relay FM Drafts | Where Text Starts GroupMe iMessage in iOS 14: Mentions, Pinned Conversations, Inline Replies, and More - MacRumors Slack Basecamp Discord How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Scanner Pro: PDF Scanner App on the App Store Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM Field Notes | Memo Books, N
Sun, April 25, 2021
Spring Loaded
In the wake of Apple's spring event, Stephen and David cover the new iMac and iPad Pro, and also discuss changes to the Apple TV and some of Apple's services. In short, everything should be more colorful and some things more powerful. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Merch: Classy Tee MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler April 2021 Apple Event - YouTube April 2021 Event - MacStories A Few Thoughts on Today's Spring Loaded Apple Event — MacSparky iMac 24-inch - Apple Apple Announced M1-Powered 24-inch iMac… in Seven Colors – 512 Pixels An Apple Fan Took Six Months to Cross-Stitch the Original Mac's Control Panel | Digital Trends The Chin – 512 Pixels Buy iMac with Built-in VESA Mount Adapter - Apple iPad Pro - Apple The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me - Macworld <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/21/22395449
Sun, April 18, 2021
Everything Fades to Black
It's feedback time, so David and Stephen answer listener email, talk about iOS apps running on Apple silicon Macs and preparing your tech for the afterlife. There's also new MPU merch for sale! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Merch: Classy Tee MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM Is Notion Encrypted? What You Need to Know What Is End-to-End Encryption, and Why Does It Matter? iCloud security overview - Apple Support How to Check if Your Email and Password Were Leaked in the Facebook Hack - MacRumors Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM Obsidian Digital Journaling, Digital Up-Keep and the After-Life - Software - MPU Talk What to Do Before You Die: A Tech Checklist - WSJ Get to know your Emergency Kit | 1Password
Sun, April 11, 2021
The Obsidian Deep Dive
With the recent explosion in personal knowledge management tools, it is hard to know which one fits your needs the best. This week, David and Stephen talk through Obsidian, which builds on top of plain, old-fashioned Markdown documents. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Obsidian Pricing - Obsidian Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM "You mean you have to use your hands? That's like a baby's toy!" Community - Obsidian Panic - Nova Obsidian Roadmap | Trello Backlinks - Obsidian Help Graph view - Obsidian Help Linking Your Thinking - YouTube Drafts | Where Text Starts DEVONthink Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM Craft Roam Research
Sun, April 04, 2021
Radio and Podcasts and Books, Oh My... with Shelly Brisbin
Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) / Twitter Shelly's Web of Wonder iOS Access for All Book Parallel - Relay FM Lions, Towers & Shields - a podcast from The Incomparable 36 Seconds That Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk Texas Standard Rundown Creator BBEdit 13 Teleprompter Premium on the App Store Innovative TBLK-DC Tablik - Tablet and iPad Arm Desk Mount Clockwise - Relay FM Amazon.com: Zoom H6 Trint Transcription Software <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html" target="_bla
Sun, March 28, 2021
“Work” Flows with Stephen and David
On this episode, David and Stephen discuss their work beyond MPU and what workflows and tools they use to keep things running smoothly in their small businesses. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Spox : The best story wins. Get 25% off when you mention this show. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Google Workspace The former G Suite, which was the former Google Apps. Spark Email Client A World Without Email, by Cal Newport - Amazon HEY - Email at its best, new from Basecamp Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software Tone Detector - Grammarly Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM DEVONthink Hook – Find without searching Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM My Backup Strategy (2021 Update) – 512 Pixels Backup 2021 — MacSparky Why I'm Leaning Obsidian — MacSparky Obsidian <a href="http
Sun, March 21, 2021
Twenty Years of OS X
After several years of development, Apple launched Mac OS X to the world in March 2001. The new operating system was vastly different from what it replaced, and ushered in a new era for Apple. This week, Stephen and David reflect on two decades of their beloved platform. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Aqua and Bondi on Apple Books Folklore.org: The Original Macintosh Flashback #6: The Be Computer Company - Relay FM Monday Note Apple Computer, Inc. Agrees to Acquire NeXT Software Inc. Amazon.com: Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader Rhapsody System Architecture Mac OS X System Architecture Mac OS X DP3: Trial by Water | Ars Technica Macworld 2000: Steve Jobs drops the "i" in iCEO - YouTube Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels <a href="https://512pixels
Sun, March 14, 2021
30 Mac Apps for Under $30
The ecosystem of Mac apps is small compared to what's available for iOS and iPadOS, but that doesn't mean there aren't some real gems out there to make working on macOS more productive. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments David Sparks on Twitter: "Hey. I’m on the App Store again!" How MacSparky Stays Focused: Mac App Store In Praise of the Soon-To-Be Retired iMac Pro — MacSparky Watch Family-Friendly TV Live and On Demand | FRNDLY TV Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store Soulver 3 on the Mac App Store GoodLinks on the App Store Reeder 5 on the Mac App Store Feed Wrangler Instapaper Mac Power Users #554: Read-it-later Services - Relay FM DEVONtechnologies <a hre
Sun, March 07, 2021
Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley
David and Stephen are joined by August Bradley, an expert in Notion. They discuss the features of the app, as well as its pros and cons. August then explains Systems Thinking and runs through some favorite apps and services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Guest Starring: August Bradley Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments August Bradley (@augustbradley) / Twitter August Bradley - YouTube Notion OpenDoc - Wikipedia Airtable Thinking in Systems: A Primer: Donella H. Meadows - Amazon Books Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less: Sam Carpenter - Amazon Books Intro & Overview of Pillars, Pipelines & Vaults – Notion Life Operating System - YouTube 1Password CloudApp Scrivener ProWritingAid Grammarly Airr <a hre
Sun, February 28, 2021
Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Shahid Kamal Ahmad drops by the show to tell David and Stephen about his ever-growing displays, game development on the Mac and creating music with a computer. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) / Twitter Dancing Monkeys Newsletter BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand – Twelve South MacBook Vertical Dock - Brydge Apple introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the world’s best pro notebook - Apple Dell XPS 17 Laptop | Dell USA Unity Real-Time Development Platform | 3D, 2D VR & AR Engine Apple M1 Chip - Apple LG 49WL95C-W 49 Inch 32:9 UltraWide Display LG CX 48-inch 4K OLED Smart TV α6500 Premium E-mount APS-C Camera <a href="https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/cam
Sun, February 21, 2021
No Judgement Here
In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. HelloFresh : Click this link and use code mpu10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Dragon Speech Recognition - Get More Done by Voice | Nuance Dictate messages and documents on Mac - Apple Support Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support Control your Mac and apps using Voice Control - Apple Support Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support David's Dictation Story Creating UUIDs via Script Very simple Alfred Workflow for generating UUIDS Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity Find Folder — Search by Folder Name Workflow - Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum <a href="https://www.alfredapp.com/b
Sun, February 14, 2021
Talking Parity with John Siracusa
John Siracusa joins Stephen and David to talk about the 2019 Mac Pro and what Apple silicon may mean for pro users. Then, John talks about his pair of Mac apps and what he wants out of the future of macOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments John Siracusa (@siracusa) / Twitter Hypercritical Accidental Tech Podcast Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable Mac Pro (2019) - Technical Specifications Atari 400 MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) - Technical Specifications MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max - Apple Destiny (video game) - Wikipedia <a href="https://arstechnica.com/author/john-siracusa/" ta
Sun, February 07, 2021
Calendars, Contacts and Tasks
This week, David and Stephen get back to the basics, and check on how calendars, contacts and tasks can be effectively managed across a range of devices and apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Remember the Milk The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Fantastical Flexibits | Fantastical Videos Free Online Appointment Scheduling Software - Calendly BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac Hyper-Scheduling Technology — MacSparky Change the contact card template in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac BusyContacts - The Best Contact Manager App for Mac Contacts and Email - Alfred Help and Support Todoist OmniFocus - The Omni Group Things - Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Automators - Relay FM Episode 69 is about Omni's automation tools. <a href="https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2020/10/the-relationshi
Sun, January 31, 2021
Rosemary Orchard Returns
The Queen of Automation drops by to talk about her current gear and use of Plex, as well as how she is using HomeKit and managing files. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Rosemary Orchard – Automation and productivity geek Rosemary Orchard (@RosemaryOrchard) / Twitter Automators - Relay FM Nested Folders Podcast iOS Today | TWiT The Pen Addict LG UltraWide Monitors: 21:9 IPS Display | LG USA BetterTouchTool SHURE BETA 87A Vocal Microphone Scarlett Solo | Focusrite Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Logitech BRIO Webcam with 4K Ultra HD Video & HDR Mac Power Users #472: Liv
Sun, January 24, 2021
iPhone & iPad Tips
As the iPhone and iPad have become more full-featured, the software that runs them has gotten more complex and powerful. This time, David and Stephen run though a whole bunch of their favorite ways to get more out of these devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments iPhone Express Replacement - Apple Support Stephen's Broken 12 Pro A Comprehensive Guide to All 120+ Settings URLs Supported by iOS and iPadOS 13.1 - MacStories iPhone: How to remove location data from photos and videos - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: elago R1 Intelli Case Compatible with Apple TV Siri Remote Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Take photos with your iPhone camera - Apple Support Use the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support iOS 12 adds multi-user Face ID with support for up to two faces - 9to5Mac How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Yoink for iPad and iPhone - Simplify and Improve Drag and Drop Open an app in Slide Over on
Sun, January 17, 2021
Catching up with Jeff Richardson
Writer and lawyer Jeff Richardson returns to the show to update Stephen and David on how he's working at a 12.9-inch iPad Pro most of the time, even when needing to use Windows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. HelloFresh : Click this link and use code mpu10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott, from Microsoft : Join Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott for Behind the Tech, a podcast that goes behind-the-scenes with today’s most innovative tech leaders. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Guest Starring: Jeff Richardson Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments iPhone J.D. About Jeff Richardson - iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) / Twitter Fantastical - Calendar & Tasks on the App Store Things — Your to-do list for Mac & iOS CARROT Weather on the App Store Widgetsmith on the App Store iTimekeep Time Tracking Software 1Password Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store Tweetbot 5 for Twitter on the App Store Scanner Pro: PDF Scanner App on the App Store <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us
Sun, January 10, 2021
Mac Security
From the beginning, Mac OS X was designed with security and privacy in mind, but over the years Apple has worked to make both the Mac's software and hardware more even more so. This week, Stephen and David cover what's what when it comes to Mac security. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support Apple pushes new silent updates to address vulnerable Zoom software | Macworld Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Michael Tsai - Blog - Annoying Catalina Security Features About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support Mac models with the Apple T2 Security Chip - Apple Support Apple’s new T2 security chip will prevent hackers from eavesdropping on your microphone | TechCrunch About Startup Security Utility - Apple Support About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers - Apple Support Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support Revive or restore a
Sun, January 03, 2021
Contextual Computing
This week, David walks Stephen through his concept of contextual computing, and why it's a lot easier to get started with than it sounds. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Join More Power Users for ad-free, longer episodes Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM The Automatic Mac Time Tracker — Timing Linking and Contextual Computing — MacSparky Ulysses Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support Craft - Create Amazing Documents Obsidian Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Keyboard Maestro 9.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides DEVONthink Hook – Find without searching <a href="htt
Sun, December 27, 2020
Looking Toward 2021
At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and David take some time to reflect on what it's meant for an Apple user, and what they'd like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Apple Car, Ugh. — MacSparky Some Thoughts After a Few Days with the AirPods Max — MacSparky Apple Clarifies Power-Saving Modes of AirPods Max When Not in Use - MacRumors Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar - The Verge Flexibits | Fantastical Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on MacOS 11 (Big Sur) The Hackett File: It’s time to expand the Apple Watch line – Six Colors Apple Fitness+ - Apple Mac Pro - Apple <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-studio-2/8sbjxm0m58t4?activetab=pivot
Sun, December 20, 2020
The M1 Honeymoon Continues
In this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Startup modes for M1 Macs – The Eclectic Light Company If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip - Apple Support Using BetterTouchTool and Keyboard Maestro to Make the Touch Bar Much More Useful – 512 Pixels The Informational Touch Bar with BetterTouchTool (Sponsor) — MacSparky Bookmark webpages that you want to revisit in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Readwise Goodreads plans to retire API access, disables existing API keys | Joe's website MailMate Don't close your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera - Apple Support Hardware microphone disconnect in Mac and iPad - Apple Support DEVONthink Obsid
Sun, December 13, 2020
Paperless Strikes Back
Stephen and David talk through paperless tools, apps, and workflows in 2020. Also, David's released his new Paperless Field Guide. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Aqua and Bondi by Stephen Hackett - Apple Books ABBYY FineReader PDF PDFpen - Smile Software DEVONthink Hazel - Simply Useful Software ScanPro App on the App Store Scanner Pro by Readdle on the App Store How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Bates numbering - Wikipedia LiquidText Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Airtable
Sun, December 06, 2020
The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
If you're shopping for a nerd in your life, David and Stephen are here to help. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast : Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Join the MacSparky Newsletter Mac - Apple iPad Air - Apple Amazon.com: Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (4th Generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch Amazon.com: AUKEY Omnia 90W 3-Port MacBook Pro Charger Amazon.com: Apple AirPods Pro Amazon.com: Foam Masters Memory Foam Ear Tips for AirPods Pro Comply Foam Tips Compatible with Apple AirPods Pro Another option in addition to David's recommendation. Dark Noise Automators #46: Automating Dark Noise with Charlie Chapman - Relay FM JOBY GripTight ONE Micro Stand for Smartphones - B&H Photo Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tri
Sun, November 29, 2020
Taking Pictures and Enriching Lives with Austin Mann
David and Stephen talk with photographer Austin Mann about his work and his annual iPhone camera reviews, including what sets the iPhone 12 Pro Max apart from Apple's other new phones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Guest Starring: Austin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Projects — Austin Mann— Travel Photographer Austin Mann (@austinmann) • Instagram photos and videos Austin Mann (@austinmann) / Twitter The Traveler's Guide to iPhone Photography iPhone 12 Pro Camera Review: Glacier — Austin Mann iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Review Zion — Austin Mann iPhone 5: Iceland — Austin Mann The Narrows - Zion National Park What is Semantic Rendering, and How it Improves the iPhone 11's Camera | Digital Trends How to lock focus and exposure separately in the Camera app on iPhone - iDownloadBlog <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210571" ta
Sun, November 22, 2020
macOS Big Sur
macOS Big Sur brings with it a new design and updated features. This week, Stephen and David wade in to macOS 11, before giving their impressions of the M1-powered MacBook Air. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. macOS Big Sur - Apple macOS Big Sur - Features - Apple macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple Some Thoughts on Big Sur — MacSparky macOS Big Sur Review: Third age of Mac – Six Colors macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review - MacStories Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software SuperDuper! macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels macOS 11.0 Big Sur in the macOS Screenshot Collection – 512 Pixels What’s New in macOS - Human Interface Guidelines Big Sur: Accent and Highlight Colors – 512
Sun, November 15, 2020
The First Apple Silicon Macs
This week, David and Stephen are joined by Kurt Knight, Senior Director, Platform Product Marketing at Apple to talk about the M1 chip and macOS Big Sur. After that, the guys talk about this first wave of new Macs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Guest Starring: Kurt Knight Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Introducing the next generation of Mac - Apple Apple unleashes M1 - Apple Apple's November 2020 Event: By the Numbers - MacStories Apple M1 Chip - Apple Apple Silicon M1 Chip in MacBook Air Outperforms High-End 16-Inch MacBook Pro - MacRumors On Running Virtual Machines on M1-Powered Macs – 512 Pixels MacBook Air - Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch - Apple Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM Craig Federighi says touchscreen Macs not the goal of Big Sur’s design – Six Colors Mac mini - Apple <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/apple_silicon/abo
Sun, November 08, 2020
iPad Check-In with Federico Viticci
MacStories Founder Federico Viticci joins David to talk about the iPad and its ecosystem of apps for power users. As the iPad itself becomes more capable, what users can do with it continues to expand, but as the guys discuss, there are still pain points. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. MacStories iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review - MacStories Design for the iPadOS pointer - WWDC 2020 shiftscreen: Second screen for your iPad iA Writer: The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps Scriptable Data Jar Working Copy, Git on iOS Secure ShellFish - SSH Terminal and Storage on iOS
Sun, November 01, 2020
Workflows with Luc Beaudoin
Stephen and David are joined by Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist, author and developer of the Mac app Hook. He explains how we typically gather, process and use data, and how our computing devices can assist — and detract — in that work. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Mailbrew : Your personal email digest. Sign up for a 30 day free trial and get 30% off when you upgrade. Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast : Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Luc Beaudion Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Luc P. Beaudoin (@LucCogZest) / Twitter Founder – CogZest About Us – Luc Beaudoin – Hook Cognitive Science (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) POP-11 Programming Language - Wikipedia The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Courier: First Details of Microsoft's Secret Tablet Cognitive Productivity Cognitive Productivity with macOS Cognitive Productivity with macOS Getting Things Done: Amazon Books The Shallows: Amazon Books <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1
Sun, October 25, 2020
Research Apps
A few new research applications have popped over the last year, joining some true Mac legends. To see what is what, David went on a quest, and has returned to share with Stephen the wisdom he gained while exploring. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking – for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers - Kindle Store Focused - Relay FM Anne-Laure Le Cunff on Twitter 🏠 @NotionHQ is for architects 🌱 @RoamResearch is for gardeners 📚 @evernote is for librarians DEVONthink, DEVONagent, and other Mac and iOS apps for document and information management and web research Zettelkasten - Wikipedia Zettelkasten Method DEVONtechnologies | New Book: Taking Smart Notes Tinderbox: The Tool For Notes The Archive (macOS) • Zettelkasten Method Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought. <a href="https://readwise.io/" target="_blank"
Sun, October 18, 2020
Apple Hardware Season, with Zac Hall
Zac Hall from 9to5Mac and Space Explored joins David and Stephen to talk about the state of the Apple Watch's software and hardware, as well as Apple's new iPhones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Zac Hall (@apollozac) / Twitter 9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple iPad Air - Apple Watch - Apple Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple Apple Fitness+ - Apple Use gym equipment with Apple Watch - Apple Support Peloton® | Workouts Streamed Live & On-Demand Bloomberg: Apple looks to energize HomeKit ecosystem, may develop its own smart home accessories - 9to5Mac Fitbod <a href="https:
Sun, October 11, 2020
Grading the Intel Era
With Apple Silicon Macs coming soon, Stephen plays a montage for David that recaps the Intel era, featuring its highs and lows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006 - Apple The Switch to Intel | iMore WWDC 2005 - YouTube Apple - Rosetta Apple - Universal "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories Apple Unveils New iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor - Apple Macworld SF 2006 - YouTube Future Classics: iMac G5 (iSight) – 512 Pixels Apple Introduces MacBook Pro - Apple Apple Unveils New MacBook Featuring Intel Core Duo Processors - Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2006/
Sun, October 04, 2020
Video Conferencing Deep Dive, with Liana Lehua
Liana Lehua joins in this week to share the best workflows and gear for improving video conferencing and home audio and video. Liana and David also discuss business apps, widgets, and revisit the iPad vs. MacBook question. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Liana Lehua Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Liana Lehua (@LianaLehua) / Twitter Elgato Cam Link 4K Wiistar USB Video Capture Card Here's the alternative capture device Liana was referencing during the show. Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro Ring Light LED Video Light Drafts | Where Text Starts Just Press Record TickTick: Task Manager Fantastical Darkroom
Sun, September 27, 2020
iOS 14 Extravaganza
iOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy and a lot more. This week, David and Stephen review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of these features farther in the future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Mint Mobile : Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude 2020 Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude 2020 - YouTube Shortcuts Field Guide - MacSparky Field Guides iOS 14 - Apple iOS 14 - Features - Apple Widgetsmith on the App Store How to use Widgetsmith for iOS 14 home screen widgets - 9to5Mac Creating Your Own Widgets: A New Category of Apps Emerges - MacStories Stephen's iOS 14 iPhone Home screen David's iOS 14 iPhone Home screen iOS 14: Apple's Built-In Translate App That Works With 11 Languages - MacRumors Mac Power Users #552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent - Relay FM <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/1
Sun, September 20, 2020
Read-it-later Services
Read-it-later services can be a great way to save and enjoy an article later, away from the noise of social media or an overflowing RSS client. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of the popular choices, and how to keep them from becoming just another thing to check. Then, a recap of Apple’s recent media event. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. eero : The WiFi every home deserves. Get your eero delivered with free next day shipping. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Half a Million Dollars – 512 Pixels Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Add webpages to a Reading List - Apple Support Instapaper Pocket Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts Raindrop.io — All-in-one bookmark manager GoodLinks — Save links effortlessly. View them later, from anywhere GoodLinks Review: A Flexible Read-it-Later Link Manager Packed with Automation Options - MacStories Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought. Readwise iPad Air - Apple Apple Watch Series 6 - Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/sho
Sun, September 13, 2020
Sparky's Wrong ... Again
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David talk more about HomeKit, Dropbox, photo management and much, much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "I can’t work here anymore..." Arlo: Wire-Free HD and HDR Smart Home Security Cameras iDevices Outdoor Switch eufy | Video Doorbell 2K Compare pricing for individuals - Dropbox iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support Share folders with iCloud Drive - Apple Support Transmit 5 andreafabrizi/Dropbox-Uploader: Dropbox Uploader Resilio Sync Rclone Thurston Deadville on Twitter: "@macpowerusers @macsparky @ismh One thing that never gets covered on Markdown is how to publish it straight to the web" Unlock the Power of RSS feeds with Devonth
Sun, September 06, 2020
HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent
Since its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend what Apple allows it to do in its default app. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Mikah Sargent Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) / Twitter Mikah Sargent - TWiT Clockwise - Relay FM TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia iOS - Home - Apple iOS - Home Accessories - Apple HomeKit: The ultimate guide to Apple home automation | iMore LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple ‘Sonoma Aroma’ Filling North Bay Noses With Smell – CBS San Francisco Gilroy, “the garlic capital of the world” Ecamm Live ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Des
Sun, August 30, 2020
Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger
David and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes Frozen, Muppets Most Wanted, The Avengers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and more. He shares his setup, which includes multiple Macs networked together, numerous music applications and (eventually) a full-blown orchestra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Matias : The perfect wired backlit keyboard for your Mac. Get 10% off. eero : The WiFi every home deserves. Get your eero delivered with free next day shipping. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: David Metzger Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Dave Metzger's Website Dave Metzger - IMDb David's Desk Maynard Ferguson - Wikipedia Apple II Atari ST - Wikipedia Finale | Music Notation Software That Lets You Create Your Way Mac SE | Low End Mac Music Notation Software - Sibelius - Avid Macintosh Centris - Wikipedia Music creation software: Cubase | Steinberg The Macintosh Clones | Low End Mac <a href="https:
Sun, August 23, 2020
The World of RSS
RSS can bring news, blog posts and even podcasts to you, without needing to visit a bunch of different website. This week, Stephen and David talk about the rise of numerous RSS services and apps they've seen over the last few years, and share how this web technology makes their lives better. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Mint Mobile : Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Contextual Computing with Keyboard Maestro Relay FM for St. Jude RSS - Wikipedia Feedly Feedly for Business Meet Leo, Your AI Research Assistant – Feedly Blog Feedbin Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin Feedbin email address. Feed Wrangler NewsBlur Inoreader Reeder 4 on the Mac App Store The Best RSS Reader for Mac - The Sweet Setup NetNewsWire: Free and Open Source RSS Reader for Mac and iOS ReadKit - Have all your reading in one place Reeder 4 on the App Store <a href="https://www.gold
Sun, August 16, 2020
Brett Terpstra's New Robe
Brett Terpstra returns to the show to talk about the Touch Bar, regular expressions, Markdown and what Apple Silicon Macs will mean for macOS applications and utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra / Twitter Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Ultimate Hacking Keyboard Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM GoldenChaos-BTT: The complete Touch Bar UI replacement - Setup/Preset Sharing / GoldenChaos - BetterTouchTool Community iTerm2 - macOS Terminal Replacement Developer Transition Kit (DTK) Specs Touché - Touch bar for everyone macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple Capo 3 on the Mac App Store Use the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch RoomScan Pro Regex 101 Patte
Sun, August 09, 2020
Jumping Into Markdown
From jotting quick notes to writing for the web, Markdown has become a very popular choice for formatting plain text. It's syntax is human-readable and easy to learn. This week, David and Stephen teach Markdown 101 covering the more complex things the language can do. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Daring Fireball: Markdown Mac Power Users #466: John Gruber Returns - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Markdown Syntax Documentation Daring Fireball: Markdown Web Dingus Markdown Field Guide — MacSparky MultiMarkdown MultiMarkdown v6 Syntax Guide Markdown Tables Generator CommonMark Reference CriticMarkup Mastering Markdown · GitHub Guides Formatting Text | Slack Byword Drafts Ulysses Grammarly Marked 2 Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com Tot BBEdit 13 <a href="https://1writerapp.com/" target="_bl
Sun, August 02, 2020
Of a Certain Age, with Jim Metzendorf
This week, the editor of Mac Power Users, Jim Metzendorf, talks to Stephen and David about his background in audio and photography, and how the gear and workflows have changed in those fields over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: Jim Metzendorf Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Jim Metzendorf (@jmetzendorf) / Twitter Jim Metzendorf (@jmetzendorf) • Instagram photos and videos Concertino da camera for Alto Saxophone and 11 Instruments: I. Allegro con moto by Eugene Rousseau, Paul Kuentz & Paul Kuentz Chamber Orchestra on Apple Music Avid Sweetwater UA Audio Interfaces SM7B - Vocal Microphone Neumann TLM 103 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone SHURE BETA® 87A NEUMANN KMS 105 SHU
Sun, July 26, 2020
The Best Listeners
On this feedback show, David and Stephen go through some listener email, revisit notes apps and discuss remote troubleshooting iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Mint Mobile : Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Marty Sobo Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Mac Power Users #544: The Notes Roundup - Relay FM The Notes Roundup - Episodes - MPU Talk Livescribe :: Never Miss A Word Notability GoodNotes Drafts DEVONtechnologies Dropbox OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini 0GB Storage Enclosure OWC 2.0M Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Cable Optical Thunderbolt 3 Cables Begin Rolling Out in Lengths Up to 50 Meters - MacRumors Amazon.com: CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South Use tvOS Control Center - Apple Support A Mac-based miracle - All this <a href="https://developer.apple.com/d
Sun, July 19, 2020
State of the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has undergone massive changes since its introduction in 2014. This week, Stephen and David review some of that history, then launch into a conversation of the platform's strengths and weaknesses and how they use their Watches. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Watch Apps Mentioned CarrotWeather Todoist Overcast WatchSmith Drafts Strava OmniFocus PCalc Sleep++ Sleep Cycle Fantastical CalZones Due Geneva Moon Pedometer++ theScore More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Apple Unveils Apple Watch—Apple’s Most Personal Device Ever - Apple <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdyVH5LqneU" ta
Sun, July 12, 2020
The Notes Roundup
The market for note taking applications is huge. There are options that just deal in plain-text, apps that serve as "everything buckets," and still others focused on automation. This week, David and Stephen cover some of the better options out there and share how they keep up with various bits of digital information in their lives. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support iOS 9: The MacStories Review, on Apple Notes Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM Includes interview with Apple about Scribble on iPadOS 14. Drafts | Where Text Starts Drafts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Save Note and Send Tasks to OmniFocus | Drafts Action Directory Here's David's Drafts action as discussed on the show. Thanks to @RegularCraig for originally posting the parse to OmniFocus script on the Drafts Forums. Ulysses Private Markdown Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Bear App OneNote, digital note taking app - Office App developer Circus Ponies calls it quits | Macworld Tot • Your tiny tex
Sun, July 05, 2020
A Developer's Summer, with Underscore David Smith
This week, Underscore David Smith joins the show to talk about what life as a developer is like between WWDC and the fall when new versions of Apple's operating system ship. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: David Smith Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David Smith (@_DavidSmith) / Twitter Under the Radar - Relay FM Pedometer++ on the App Store Sleep++ on the App Store Watchsmith on the App Store CalZones on the App Store Workouts++ on the App Store Geneva Moon on the App Store Feed Wrangler The Gentlest of Sherlockings - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Sherlock (software) - Wikipedia watchOS 7 adds s
Sun, June 28, 2020
Beta Tales
It's beta season, and David and Stephen have reported for duty with reports of new features and general thoughts on macOS Big Sur, iOS and iPadOS 14 as well as watchOS 7. Plus, a brief announcement about something coming in July. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Cotton Bureau : Shop Graphic Tees, Hoodies, and More. Use MPU10 for 10% off. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Give Us Your Beta Questions and Experiences! - MPU Talk Every Default macOS Wallpaper – 512 Pixels What’s New in macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer iPadOS 14 introduces new features designed specifically for iPad - Apple Steven Sinofsky's Twitter Thread iOS 14 Preview - Apple David's iOS 14 iPhone New iOS 14 feature lets the iPhone alert you if it hears sounds like a doorbell or fire alarm - The Verge Using the iOS 14 Back Tap with the iPhone Camera and Flashlight - YouTube watchOS 7 Preview - Apple Home | Dark Noise Automators - Relay FM
Tue, June 23, 2020
WWDC 2020
Recorded just a few hours after the WWDC keynote, Stephen and David share their reactions to iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and the Mac's transition to Apple-designed processors. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iOS 14 Preview - Apple iPadOS Preview - Apple watchOS 7 Preview - Apple The Weird World of Apple Watch Workout Artwork – 512 Pixels Sleep++ on the App Store macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels Windows Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Azure Universal App Quick Start Program - Apple Developer "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories
Sun, June 14, 2020
Subroutine in the Brain
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk more about email and working from home, but also get into what it takes to make a MacSparky Field Guide and some weird problems they've recently encountered with their tech. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Setapp : More than 180 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Playwright Repertory Podcast on Apple Podcasts Info/Summary on David's Screencast/Field Guide Video Production Process? - MPU Talk MacSparky Field Guides Airtable Video Editing and Screen Recording Software Teachable ConvertKit Daring Fireball: Head-to-Head Comparison of iPhone vs. Pixel in Voice to Text Transcription James Cham on Twitter: "I don't think that people appreciate how different the voice to text experience on a Pixel is from an iPhone..." - Twitter Comparing macOS Voice to Text with Dragon for Mac - MacSparky on YouTube How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support MailMate <a href="https://canion.me/ma
Sun, June 07, 2020
Back to Email
David has finally roped Stephen into talking about email. Topics include email services, apps and strategies. Later in the show, they are joined by Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley to hear about two specific apps they use every day. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Share your email problems and insight for an MPU episode - MPU Talk Hover Email Fastmail iCloud Silent email filtering makes iCloud an unreliable option | Macworld Mac Power Users #469: Running a Business with G Suite - Relay FM Mailplane Airmail Spark Microsoft Outlook Improved AppleScript to Automatically Insert Recipient's Name in Apple Mail using TextExpander — MacSparky <a href
Sun, May 31, 2020
I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson
PCalc developer James Thomson joins David and Stephen to talk about his background with the Mac, and what it take to build and maintain the same application over multiple decades. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! 1Blocker : The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership James Thomson (@jamesthomson) / Twitter TLA Systems Home Page PCalc for macOS PCalc for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch Commodore 64 - Wikipedia BBC Micro - Wikipedia Interactive fiction - Wikipedia Atari ST - Wikipedia Macintosh Classic - Wikipedia Copland (operating system) - Wikipedia The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica PCalc's Origin Story PCalc Version History <h5
Sun, May 24, 2020
The Photos Field Guide and Apple Photos
From the early days of iPhoto to now, with Photos.app and iCloud, Apple has offered increasingly-robust photo management tools for its users. This episode, David and Stephen walk through the features and tools you should know about. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Photos Field Guide (2nd Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Announcing the New Photos Field Guide — MacSparky PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support The History of Aperture - MacStories HoudahGeo — Geocode & Geotag. Add Locations to Apple Photos Enjoy your Memories in Photos - Apple Support Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support Get help with missing photos - Apple Support How to use the Photos library repair tool - Apple Support
Sun, May 17, 2020
Our Bags
A nerd's bag can say a lot about them. This week, David and Stephen empty theirs to talk through their choices and how they've changed over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David's Bag Video Stephen's Bag Video Synik 30 Backpack – TOM BIHN Snake Charmer - Electronics Pouch – TOM BIHN Handy Little Thing (HLT) Organizer Pouch – TOM BIHN TOM BIHN Strap Keepers Staad Laptop Backpack Daylight Briefcase - Briefcases - Every Day Carry – TOM BIHN Customize Your Everything Market Bag | Apolis® DSLR Sling Pack – Incase.com Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Official Site <a href="https://www.sfbags.com/collections/briefcases/products/air-porter-carry-on-ba
Sun, May 10, 2020
State of the Platform: Apple Services
From iCloud to Apple TV+, Apple's range of services is broader then ever, but how do they all stack up? Is this shift to services changed how users should view the company? This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Uptake, from Microsoft : A new show on all things tech and community from Microsoft Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter , join the MPU forums or become a member! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools | iMore MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels Apple - Support - System Status Omni Sync Server iCloud - Apple Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay FM Drew Houston of Dropbox remembers meeting Apple's Steve Jobs - Business Insider iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support On Backup.app – 512 Pixels Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Apple Music - Apple Apple TV+ - Apple Apple News - Apple Apple Arcade - Apple Apple Q2 2020 results: $58B revenue, but no guidance - Six Colors Apple Updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels <a href="https://t
Sun, May 03, 2020
The Business of Emoji, with Jeremy Burge
Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge joins David and Stephen to talk about emoji, how they're made and why they've found such huge success. Then, he explains how tech needs change when one lives on a ⛵. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter , join the MPU forums or become a member! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) / Twitter 📙 Emojipedia — 😃 Home of Emoji Meanings 💁👌🎍😍 🙋 Emojipedia FAQ Google I/O Opens With Emoji Apology 🍔 📅 World Emoji Day — July 17 📅 World Emoji Day FAQ — World Emoji Day 😍 First Look: All 117 New Emojis for 2020 - YouTube Emoji Version 13.0 List A Better Finder Rename Retrobatch Canals of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia Making an Emoji - Welcome to Macintosh Apple And The (Water) Gun Emoji 🥴 Woozy Face Emoji 🤪 Grinning Face with One Large and One Small Eye Emoji / Zany Face
Sun, April 26, 2020
Feeling Frisky with my Money
On this feedback episode, David shares some about an upcoming studio move, and Stephen talks about recent experimentation with a teleprompter. Also on the docket: connected home cameras, more on working from home and the iPhone SE. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Setapp : More than 180 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 530: Working From Home - Episodes - MPU Talk Zoom Blog Canary Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support HomeKit Secure Video is Buggy and Frustrating – 512 Pixels Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera eufy Cameras Nest Cameras - Indoor and Outdoor Security Cameras Using Ancient Apple Displays with the 2019 Mac Pro - 512 Pixels on YouTube Flashback - Relay FM Onetakeonly Pad Prompter for 15mm Rigs 147002 B&H Photo Video PromptSmart Pro Apple’s Magic Keyboard Review: Laptop class typing comes to iPad Pro | TechCrunch <a href="https://w
Sun, April 19, 2020
BetterTouchTool
BetterTouchTool takes a Mac's input devices and turns them into automation triggers. It can transform the Touch Bar into a customized set of tools and make a Trackpad or Mouse much more powerful. This week Stephen and David dive into this utility and what it can do. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter , join the MPU forums or become a member! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Use trackpad and mouse gestures on Mac - Apple Support BetterTouchTool - folivora.ai Use the discount code “BTT_MPU” for 20% off. BTT Documentation BetterTouchTool Community Siri Remote - Apple BetterSnapTool - folivora.ai BTT Remote - folivora.ai BetterTouchTool Tricks - MPU Talk
Sun, April 12, 2020
Teaching with GoodNotes, with David MacDonald
Dr. David MacDonald is a musician and professor with a unique way of using the iPad, Apple TV and GoodNotes together to engage and equip his students. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba : A superior sound control. Get 20% off. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: David MacDonald Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David MacDonald – composer David MacDonald (@davemacdo) / Twitter davemacdo | SoundCloud David MacDonald - YouTube This Page Left Intentionally Useless Possessions on the App Store iOS 14 Could Offer Home Screen Widgets, Wallpaper Customizations - MacRumors iOS 14 Leaks: List View for Apps, Settings App May Support Custom Wallpaper Packs, New Apple TV Remote, and More - MacRumors Microsoft Surface Studio 2 John Williams - Wikipedia The Pen Addict - Relay FM Dropbox GoodNotes Using Custom GoodNotes Templates - The Sweet Setup <a href="https://www.go
Sun, April 05, 2020
Working From Home
All of a sudden, many people are working from their homes for the first time. This week, Stephen and David tap into their combined decade of experience to share some of what has worked well for them at home. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Please note that in the time between recording publishing this episode, several security issues with Zoom have come to light. We've edited what we could, but if any comments about the video calling service feel out of place, that's why. Thanks for understanding. —Stephen Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Focused #96: Working From Home Slack Microsoft Teams Zoom Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues - The Verge 10 Zoom alternatives for more secure, cross-platform video calls - 9to5Mac The best alternatives to Zoom for videoconferencing - The Verge Cisco Webex Skype AirPods - Apple BlueParrott Wireless Headsets <a href="htt
Sun, March 29, 2020
State of the Mac
For many of us, the Mac is the center of our computing lives, and it's no secret the Mac has had its up and downs over the last decade. This week, David and Stephen discuss the current hardware and software that makes up our beloved computing platform. As a bonus segment at the end, they talk about the 2020 iPad Pros. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels Use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Focused - Working From Home Mac - Apple 2020 MacBook Air review: No news is good news - Six Colors Daring Fireball: The 2020 MacBook Air Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support Moom · Many Tricks Fun With Charts: The pace of macOS updates - Six Colors A full history of macOS (OS X) release dates and rates | The Robservatory Default Folder
Sun, March 22, 2020
The Merlin Awakens
MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) / Twitter Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann 5by5 | Back to Work Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM 🦎 Bando (@BandoManndo) / Twitter Merlin's Bearded Dragon. Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite BetterTouchTool Mmmmmm, MacBook Rumors – 512 Pixels MacRumors Buyer's Guide Philips Hue IFTTT: Every thing works better together Shortcut that lets you ask Siri what aircraft is flying overhead - Shortcuts on Reddit The Icon Garden Podcast Gyroscope Daring Fireball: Markdown TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for M
Sun, March 15, 2020
Dictation and Text Capture
Much of computing revolves around writing and text input, but most of us don't think about how to make that process more productive. This week, David and Stephen explore tools and techniques that make text easier to work with. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Kensington : The Professional's Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 512 Pixels Shirts & Stickers Scrivener | Literature & Latte Ulysses The Lisa - MacStories Drafts | Where Text Starts Google Docs Quip Tot • Your tiny text companion Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Daring Fireball: Markdown To come (publishing) - Wikipedia Copy and Paste Text on a Mac - Apple Support TextExpander – Communicate Smarter Keyboard Maestro 9.0.5: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM Dragon Speech Recognition <a href="https://en.wikipedia.or
Sun, March 08, 2020
I Don’t Aspire to Anything Else
It's feedback time! David celebrates his 5th year of being independent, while Stephen has settled on an application to manage his tech history research. Then, more on Do Not Disturb and a whole bunch of listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 170 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Indeed : Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Risky Business — MacSparky Five Years — MacSparky Mac Power Users #272: Mac Based Small Business - Relay FM Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software The Basecamp Podcast Automators - Relay FM Zapier OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini 0GB Storage Enclosure StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South KeyCue - find, remember, and learn menu shortcuts Irradiated Software - Labs - Beta Tested Amazon.com: 1000 Years Archival Verbatim M-Disc Voice Passwords on Mac OS - YouTube Movies Anywhere Use Missi
Sun, March 01, 2020
Workflows with David Wain
Writer and director David Wain returns to the show to share how his creative process has changed over the years, and walks Stephen and David through the steps of making a show like Medical Police. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: David Wain Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David's Website David Wain (@davidwain) / Twitter David Wain (@davidwain) • Instagram David Wain - IMDb Medical Police (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb Childrens Hospital (TV Series 2008–2016) - IMDb Movie Director Taika Waititi Tells Apple to 'Fix Those Keyboards' at Oscars - MacRumors Use global keyboard shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support Procreate on the App Store RecUp - Record to the Cloud on the App Store Screenwriting Software | Final Draft® Google Docs Fountain | A markup language for screenwriting. WriterDuet | Pro
Sun, February 23, 2020
Photographing the Stars, with Andrew Burwell
The stars and planets are within sight, given the right hardware and software. Andrew Burwell has been honing his astrophotography skills, using Apple products to produce some amazing images of our universe. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Andrew Burwell Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Flashback - Relay FM Stephen's new podcast with Quinn Nelson about failed tech products and services. Mac Observatory Mac Observatory (@macobservatory) • Instagram photos and videos Andrew Burwell (@mac_observatory) / Twitter Liftoff - Relay FM Hubble Space Telescope | NASA Light Pollution Map The 2017 iMac Pro Astrophotography Processing Workstation — Mac Observatory Getting Started with Astrophotography on the Mac — Mac Observatory iMac Pro - Apple 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 | LaCie US Observatory - Your personal astronomical image library <
Sun, February 16, 2020
State of the iPad
In the last decade, the iPad has gone from a brand-new device into a wide-reaching line of products that meet the needs of a range of users. This week, Stephen and David talk about the current state of the platform, and how it fits in with the iPhone and Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson — Amazon Daring Fireball: The Tablet Daring Fireball: Tablet Musings Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - 512 Pixels on YouTube Keynote - Apple Scrivener | Literature & Latte iPad at Work: David Sparks, Merlin Mann: Amazon.com Live from Apple's 'Back to the Mac' event | Engadget iPad - Compare Models - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Smart Keyboard - Apple Cases for iPad — iOgrapher Brydge - Award Winning Wireless Keyboards Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors <a href="https://www.macstories.net/stories/a-f
Sun, February 09, 2020
iCloud Family Sharing
Family Sharing means that up to six people can share purchases, media and other Apple services. This week, David and Stephen walk through the features, how to set it up and the possible pitfalls of this Apple service. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Family Sharing - Apple Family Sharing - Apple Support Buy more iCloud storage - Apple Support Share App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing - Apple Support Get an Apple Music family subscription - Apple Support Change your subscription plan - Apple Support Spotify Family Use Shared Albums in Photos - Apple Support Share your location with your family - Apple Support What types of content can I share with my family using purchase sharing? - Apple Support Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support Use your own Apple ID for Family Sharing - Apple Support Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201084" target="_blank
Sun, February 02, 2020
Taming Notifications
From messages and emails to sports scores and social media, our devices generate all sorts of notifications. This week, we discuss how to weed the garden and tame the madness. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Use mailboxes to organize email on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Keep track of events in Calendar on iPhone - Apple Support Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Notifications on your Mac - Apple Support Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Notifications Thread - MPU Talk Pushcut - Smart notifications that trigger your automation Automators #38: Simon Leeb and Pushcut - Relay FM Focused #91: Information Overload - Relay FM Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - 512 Pixels on YouTube Fantastical Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
Sun, January 26, 2020
Weather Apps & Gear
Gone are the days of waiting for the evening news to find out the weather for the next day. Now, weather data is accessible anywhere. This week, David and Stephen compare a bunch of different weather apps and services before picking their favorite. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Stephen's Screen of Weather Apps NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program Daring Fireball: AccuWeather Caught Sending User Location Data, Even When Location Sharing Is Off About the Weather app and icons on your iPhone and iPod touch - Apple Support Dark Sky Weather on the App Store Hello Weather on the App Store Weather Up on the App Store Snowflake Weather on the App Store Weather Line on the App Store NOAA Weather Radar Live on the App Store Weather Underground on the App Store Weather - The Weather Channel on the App Store Storm - Weather radar & maps on the App Store </h5
Sun, January 19, 2020
Workflows with Greg Pierce
Drafts developer Greg Pierce joins Stephen and David to talk about his move to an iMac, his development career and when it is time not to upgrade to a new device. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Guest Starring: Greg Pierce Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Greg Pierce (@agiletortoise) | Twitter Drafts | Where Text Starts iMac Pro - Apple WWDC '99 Keynote Notes Zendesk QuickBooks UserLand Software - Wikipedia OmniOutliner for Mac Fantastical 2 for Mac x-callback-url Use x-callback-url with Shortcuts - Apple Support Fantastically Good Event Parser for Drafts 5 - Peter Davison-Reiber Things Parser 2.0 - Actions - Drafts Community TIP: Working with task/shopping lists in Drafts - Drafts Community <a href="https://www.discourse.org/" target="_blan
Sun, January 12, 2020
Technology in a War Zone, with Mark Hackett
Mark Hackett runs a small non-profit working in Sudan, named Operation Broken Silence. This week, he joins David and some other Hackett guy to talk about data management so far from home, the power of Apple's apps like Pages and his move to the iPad Pro. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Jamf Now : The Standard for Apple in the Enterprise. Register your first 3 devices free! Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Guest Starring: Mark Hackett Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mark Hackett (@MCHackett) | Twitter Operation Broken Silence Why Sudan? - Operation Broken Silence obsilence.org (@OBSilence) | Twitter Operation Broken Silence - Facebook Operation Broken Silence (@obsilence) • Instagram The Black MacBook: Apple's Coolest Notebook - YouTube Backblaze Pages - Apple Example Annual Report (PDF) Google for Nonprofits Sony α7 III Project Loon Starlink Classy Slack
Sun, January 05, 2020
State of the iPhone
The iPhone has become many people's primary device for many different types of tasks. On this episode, Stephen and David look at the current state of the hardware, software and services that make up Apple's most popular product. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Debit & Credit : Get your finances in order this new year. Get a 1-week free trial. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership A decade of podcasts: Top 10 best shows of the 2010s - 9to5Mac MPU on Apple Podcasts Original iPhone Website Apple Buys Chipmaker P.A. Semi For $278 Million - Business Insider Apple A13 - Wikipedia Apple A13 Benchmarked in Geekbench 5 Performance & battery life : Apple iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro review iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support iPhone Battery Replacement - Official Apple Support Apple Platform Security Website David's Homescreen Helping Improve Apple Maps, One Demolished Baseball Stadium at a Time – 512 Pixels <a href="https://512pixels.net/2019/11/reminders-isnt-for-
Sun, December 29, 2019
Looking Toward 2020
David and Stephen review 2019, and the changes it brought to the Apple ecosystem before talking about their hopes for 2020. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - YouTube Stephen's Desk Stephen's Running Log of Mac Pro Changes Presonus Eris 4.5 Speakers Promise Pegasus J2i 8TB Internal Storage Enclosure for Mac Pro - Apple OWC Accelsior 4M2 SSD The Case of the Late-2012 iMacs - MacStories Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FM Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition Mac Power Users #513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees - Relay FM HomeKit Secure Video is a privacy win, but expect some missing features for now - 9to5Mac Call for 2020 Wishes - MPU Talk Our Watch Faces TripMode 512 Pixels
Sun, December 22, 2019
Stephen Takes One for the Team
It's feedback time! David and Stephen revisit media management and external drives, then talk about David's 16-inch MacBook Pro, meditation apps and USB-C hubs. Then Stephen makes a confession, which David takes rather well. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 150 powerful apps for your Mac Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Watch Free Movies & TV | Stream Smarter with Plex Mac Power Users #299: Plex - Relay FM Plex Subreddit Synology Inc.- Plus Series Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini with USB-C Amazon.com: Samsung SSD 860 EVO Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 1TB TJ's Laptop Expansion Keyboard Maestro Field Guide - YouTube Notion for Research? - Software - MPU Talk BetterTouchTool Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard for Advanced Creativity & Productivity </
Tue, December 10, 2019
Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter
David and Stephen interview Thomas Grove Carter, a video editor who has been using Final Cut Pro X on the 2019 Mac Pro with the Pro Display XDR. They talk about the power of the new machine, it's flexibility and how it unlocks new types of workflows for video editors. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Thomas Grove Carter Links and Show Notes: Thomas' workspace, complete with the 2019 Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sign up for the MPU Newsletter Thomas Grove Carter Thomas Grove Carter ✂️ (@thomasgcarter) / Twitter Thomas Grove Carter (@thomasgcarter) • Instagram Las Vegas SuperMeet: Cutting a Hit Music Video with Final Cut Pro X with Thomas Grove Carter - YouTube Trim Editing Trim's Office Space One Professional's Look At The New MacBook Pro | HuffPost UK The Stalman Podcast 47: Edit Video Like a Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter Avid Final Cut Pro X - Apple Folklore.org: Saving Lives Amazon.com - Samsung T5 USB-C SSD <a href="https://am
Sun, December 08, 2019
Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees
Stephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership John Voorhees (@johnvoorhees) / Twitter John Voorhees | MacStories AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps Mac Catalyst - Bring Your iPad App to Mac - Apple Developer Catalytic Converter – Three Letter Acronym CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store Set up Find My on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices - Apple Support Stephen's Many Dice PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the Mac App Store Twitter on the Mac App Store Electron Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App HCC So
Sun, December 01, 2019
Ask the Genius
Stephen steps behind the Genius Bar — or into the Genius Grove, as it were — to provide tips for troubleshooting Macs, iOS device and iCloud. Then, he and David talk about the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and how someone should prioritize features when buying a new computer. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 511: 2019 Developer Roundtable 512 Pixels 512 Pixels - YouTube Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service - Apple How Steve Jobs influenced Pixar's main campus building | Engadget Stephen's Broken iMac Glass Photo Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support DiskMaker X Reset NVRAM or PRAM on Mac - Apple Support Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support Repair a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support Vi
Sun, November 24, 2019
2019 Developer Roundtable
Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile and Dave Teare of AgileBits join David and Stephen to talk through Apple's year and the changes it brought for developers. Then, a conversation about app subscriptions, VC funding and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Ken Case , Greg Scown , and Dave Teare Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dave Teare (@dteare) / Twitter 1Password Ken Case (@kcase) / Twitter The Omni Group Greg Scown (@macgreg) / Twitter Smile Apple Unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels Mac Catalyst - Apple Developer SwiftUI - Apple Developer View, change, or cancel your subscriptions - Apple Support Setapp 1Password partners with Accel for continued growth Visual Studio Code Terminal User Guide for Mac - Apple Support <a href="https://www.goodnotes.c
Sun, November 17, 2019
The 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time again; the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide has returned. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Wirecutter camelcamelcamel.com iStockNow Honey Privacy & Security Policy Certified Refurbished Products - Apple AirPods Pro - Apple AirPods - Apple Connected #268: Executive Spaghetti - Relay FM Brydge Keyboards Amazon.com: iClever Bluetooth Keyboard Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub Pro Logitech MX Anywhere 2s Multi-Device Wireless Mouse Amazon.com: WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive Backblaze Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support Amazon.com: DJI Osmo Pocket Glif – Studio Neat Amazon.com: AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag </
Sun, November 10, 2019
Brent Simmons, Man of Many Hats
Stephen and David are joined by Brent Simmons, who works in marketing at The Omni Group. They talk about the tools of the trade, including social media and content creation before shifting gears to discuss Brent's RSS reader, NetNewsWire and where the Mac could be heading. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Brent Simmons Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Brent Simmons (@brentsimmons) / Twitter inessential: weblog MPU Talk: Gift Guide Thread Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating & Selecting Text on the Mac Working Copy, Git on iOS The Omni Show Blog - The Omni Group RT — Best Practical Solutions BBEdit 13 Drafts Grammarly Byword Automators #34: Getting Cozy with Regular Expressions - Relay FM OmniOutliner for Mac Mattermost: Open Source, Self-hosted Slack Alternative <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/ch
Sun, November 03, 2019
One for Me and One for You, with Sara Dietschy
YouTuber and podcaster Sara Dietschy joins Stephen and David to share about her video work, from cameras to editing and beyond. They also discuss managing large amounts of data across multiple locations, the role of the iPad and turning creative work into a business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Sara Dietschy Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sara Dietschy - YouTube Sara 🍑y (@saradietschy) - Twitter Sara Dietschy (@saradietschy) - Instagram Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera - Blackmagic Design Sony α7 III Camera with 35-mm Full-Frame Image Sensor - Sony Adobe Creative Residency Sony DSC-RX100 Unboxing ALL of My Grandpa's Leicas *1930s* - Sara Dietschy - YouTube Things Asana Switching to Davinci Resolve for 30 DAYS - Sara Dietschy - YouTube DaVinci Resolve 16 - Blackmagic Design Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro X - Apple MAINGEAR PC <a href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/cty/pdp/spd/xps-15-9570-laptop?view=configurations" target="_bla
Sun, October 27, 2019
Ian Elsner & His Stick of Gum PC
David and Stephen talk with Ian Elsner, a museum exhibit creator who is using the iPhone SE, iPad Pro and an Intel Compute Stick together in some very interesting and unusual ways to help develop educational exhibits for kids and adults. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Guest Starring: Ian Elsner Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ian Elsner iPhone SE - Wikipedia Intel Compute Stick Duet Display Ian's iPad + PC Duet Display Setup Apollo–Soyuz Test Project - Wikipedia Swift Playgrounds - Apple Chrome Remote Desktop Ian's Bird Flight Simulator Working Copy Unity Real-Time Development Platform Microsoft Visual Studio Pzizz Dark Noise White Noise Libby Amazon Kindle Oasis
Sun, October 20, 2019
iOS Accessories
Our iOS devices go with us just about everywhere, and pairing them with some select accessories can make them more useful in more situations. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of the products that they rely on when using their iPhones and iPads, from cases and batteries to tripods and keyboard. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Newsletter Signup 5by5 | Hypercritical #86: Naked Robotic Core Amazon.com: Anker: Portable Chargers Amazon.com: Nomad Kevlar Universal Cable Smart Battery Case models for iPhone 11/Pro/Max found in iOS 13 code - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: USB C Wall Charger, Anker Premium 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger FamilyCharger | ElevationLab Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable Amazon.com: Mophie - Wireless Charge Pad Material Dock | Studio Neat 9to5Mac Watch Time Episode 8: Apple Watch Routines with David Sparks and Clayton Morris - 9to5Mac <a
Sun, October 13, 2019
Chris Bailey and the Noah's Ark of Dongles
Stephen and David are joined by Chris Bailey, an author and presenter with an undying love for TextEdit and getting focused work done with the Mac and iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Chris Bailey (@Chris_Bailey) / Twitter A Life of Productivity Becoming Better Podcast | A Life of Productivity My Books | A Life of Productivity Focused #65: Hyperfocused with Chris Bailey - Relay FM How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester - YouTube Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Simplenote TextEdit User Guide for Mac - Apple Support iOS 8 Screenshot Reveals New Healthbook, Preview and TextEdit Icons - MacRumors Keynote for Mac: Add a Magic Move transition Logitech Spotlight Advanced Wireless Presentation Remote Chris' Dongles <a href="https://textexpander.c
Mon, October 07, 2019
The Release of macOS Catalina
macOS Catalina is here. It breaks with a lot of the past, while showing us a bit of what the future of the Mac may hold. In this special bonus episode, David and Stephen dive into what's what in this year's release of macOS. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership macOS Catalina - Apple Catalina in the Mac App Store Stephen's macOS Catalina Review on 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM Go64 Syncing an iPod with macOS Catalina – 512 Pixels Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices — MacSparky
Sun, October 06, 2019
Fax the Updates, with Dave Hamilton
David and Stephen are joined by Dave Hamilton to talk about his work at The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media, his approach to podcasting, how covering Apple has changed over the years and some software tools every Mac user should know about. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Dave Hamilton Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #185: Workflows with the Mac Observer's Dave Hamilton - Relay FM Dave Hamilton (@DaveHamilton) / Twitter Mac Geek Gab - The Mac Observer The Mac Observer - Apple iPhone, Mac, Watch and iPad News, Opinions, Tips and Podcasts BackBeat Media – Sponsorships for Premier Podcasts and Sites Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS 13 Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Certified Refurbished Products - Apple BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac Use Reminders on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Trello Slack Auphonic Discord — Free Voice and Text Chat for Gamers Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Zencastr Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watc
Sun, September 29, 2019
I Saw Your Face on the Internet
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Alfred and backups and talk about iOS 13's bumpy release and the new iPhone and Apple Watch. Stephen also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Relay FM Podcastathon and closes the episode by reading a list of the iPhones he has broken over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 500 Merch Relay FM for St. Jude Fundraiser Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube Departures #2: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - Relay FM Stephen's Instagram Stories from the Podcastathon Myke and Casey talk about the Podcastathon on Analog(ue) MPU 497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Episodes - MPU Talk File Search - Alfred Help and Support Alfred workflow for searching and copying emoji Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac What happens to my backups when I'm away or on vacation? – Backblaze Help Desk Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support <a href="https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/str
Sun, September 22, 2019
iOS 13 and the Shortcuts Field Guide
iOS 13 is here, and is full of new features. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of their favorites, after talking through the changes Apple has made to Shortcuts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Save up to 35% until September 24. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 500 Merch Video of the Relay FM Podcastathon Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition | MacSparky Field Guides The Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS 13 Edition - YouTube 13 Features of iOS 13: Shortcuts - Six Colors How to record your iPhone's screen and audio using a Mac - CNET Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow Automators #32: Shortcuts iOS 13 Release and the Shortcuts Field Guide - Relay FM Apple Announces Release Dates for OS Updates, New iPhones, and Apple Watch - MacStories Stephen's NFC Stickers Timery for Toggl The Shortcuts Based Home Screen - YouTube iOS 13 - Features - Apple AppStories, Episode 118 – Reminders in iOS 13 - MacStories <a href="https://www.macstories
Sun, September 15, 2019
David in the Hot Seat
Stephen marks the 500th episode of Mac Power Users by interviewing David about his career, technology and choice of light saber color. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support St. Jude MPU 500 Merch! Ungeniused #63: Challenge Coins - Relay FM Support St. Jude Relay FM - Twitch Connected - Relay FM Stephen upgrades an iMac Stephen upgrades a Mac mini MacSparky's Print-to-PDF Shortcut Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels
Sun, September 08, 2019
Backups and Updates
Backing up our Macs, iPhones and iPads is easier than ever, but many people don't bother making sure their data is safe and sound. This week, David and Stephen talk through some basic backup strategies before offering some advice when considering upgrading to new versions of macOS and iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Stephen's Stickered MacBookPro The 3-2-1 Backup Rule – Data Protection Strategy Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support Hard Drive Reliability in 2019: Failure Rates of 108,461 Drives - Backblaze How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support Use Time Machine to restore deleted files or older files - Apple Support Backblaze Backblaze Storage Pod Crashplan Arq Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper ChronoSync About backups for iOS devices - Apple Support</
Sun, September 01, 2019
Back to School with Jake Wilson
Stephen and David chat with Jake Wilson, an elementary school principal — and a student himself — about using technology in and beyond the classroom, ranging from smart boards and shortcuts to Google Docs and waffles. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jake Wilson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM Support St. Jude USB - HDMI Adaptor BetterTouchTool GoodNotes Homepage Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts Markdown Email Drafts Action G Suite for Education | Google for Education The Capture Form – 512 Pixels Education Displays - SMART Technologies TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Using Drafts 5 Taskpaper with OmniFocus – Rosemary Orchard Quip Ulysses Jake Wilson (@Jake_E_Wilson) / Twitter Jake Wilson Solutions
Sun, August 25, 2019
Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar
macOS' Spotlight feature has made serious strides in recent years, but many power users still turn to Alfred and LaunchBar for app launching, file searching and executing workflows. This week, David and Stephen compare these tools and talk about their favorite features of each. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Newsletter Stream Deck | elgato.com Use Spotlight on your Mac - Apple Support Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips Alfred - Productivity App for macOS LaunchBar 6 Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac Merge last "N" number of clipboards - Workflow Help & Questions - Alfred App Community Forum Actions – LaunchBar 6 Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity Search Apple’s Support site with Alfred – 512 Pixels Search Wayback Machine with Alfred Home | Packal Alfred Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum iansinnott/alfred-maestro: An Alfred workflow to execute Keyboard Maestro macros. TimeZones | Packal <a href="https://www.alfredforu
Sun, August 18, 2019
Keyboard Hacking with Brett Terpstra
Brett Terpstra joins in the Mac Power Users this week to talk about his keyboard hacks, planning workflows, some of Brett's favorite apps, and the looming arrival of Brett's new app, nvUltra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ButcherBox : Thoughtfully sourced meat delivered directly to your door. Get 2lbs ground beef + 2 packs of bacon plus $20 off your first box. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra on Twitter Brett's Home Screen nvUltra - Your notes at your fingertips Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Samsung T5 SSD Storage Make your favorite keyboard a Bluetooth keyboard - BrettTerpstra.com Bluetooth Adapter for Keyboard & Mouse Ultimate Hacking Keyboard – The keyboard. For professionals. I wrote a review of the Ultimate Hacking Keyboard for you nerds - BrettTerpstra.com Keybow Kit (12-key) with Pi Zero WH – Pimoroni Store The addictive hobby of customizing mechanical keyboards - BrettTerpstra.com K
Sun, August 11, 2019
Manning the Battle Bridge with Artist Thom Zahler
Comic book artist Thom Zahler uses his Macs and iPads to create some incredible artwork and manage his indie business. This week Thom shares his apps and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Guest Starring: Thom Zahler Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Newsletter Sign-Up Thom Zahler Art Studios Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) • Instagram photos and videos Conventioneering — Thom Zahler Art Studios America’s Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) / Twitter (38) Warning Label Postcard - YouTube Here's Thom's digital writing process time-lapsed. Fascinating. Thom's Digital Studio Thom's Analog Studio Focused #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler - Relay FM Interactive Pen Displays & Touch Screen Tablets | Wacom Razer Nostromo Ergonomic Gaming Keypad SuperDuper! CLIP
Sun, August 04, 2019
Our Home Offices
This week, David and Stephen talk about their home offices: how they are setup, what equipment and furnishings are used and — of course — what nerdy toys are around. Then, a discussion about the pros and cons of working from home. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Stephen upgrades an iMac Stephen upgrades a Mac mini Sign up for the Mac Power Users Newsletter My Studio – 512 Pixels Studio — MacSparky Gear I Use – 512 Pixels Terra | Xdesk Store Aeron - Office Chairs - Herman Miller APC UPS Selector/Calculator - Find the Correct Battery Backup Set when your Mac shuts down when using a UPS - Apple Support ElevationShelf - The under-desk shelf that's easy to mount Home Design 3D Gaffer tape - Wikipedia AmazonBasics Premium VESA Mount Arm <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CL82ZHJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_t
Sun, July 28, 2019
My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma
Pastor and Apple nerd TJ Luoma returns to the show to catch David and Stephen up on his journey with Apple's notebooks and the iPad, before sharing some of the apps that he uses every day to make his work more efficient, and his explorations in Internet filtering and content blocking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Hover : Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma Links and Show Notes: TJ's desk: In TJ's Garage: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Rhymes With Diploma TJ Luoma (@tjluoma) / Twitter Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies Shortcuts Archive – MacStories Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM iPad Pro - Apple MacBook Air - Apple Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Back in Black: Remembering the high-end MacBook | iMore Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Jump Desktop | Remote Desktop | Collaborative Screen Sharing <a href="https://www.macstadium
Sun, July 21, 2019
All of the Ks
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about a borrowed MacBook Pro that Catalina tried melting into his desk, Voice Control and Dictation in iOS 13 and answer a few listener questions about iOS file storage and justifying a Mac to a boss who doesn't get it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk My Mac App Store Feature — MacSparky Go64 – 512 Pixels Automators #27: Shortcuts in iOS 13 - Diving into the Deep End! - Relay FM Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels Choosing Between the 2019 MacBook Air and Entry-level MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support PiPifier - PiP for nearly every video on the Mac App Store Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories - page 4 Local Storage on the App Store Stephen's Q&A/Studio Tour: January 2019 - YouTube <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1316281-REG/genaray_s
Sun, July 14, 2019
Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort
Simone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off. Guest Starring: Simone De Rochefort Links and Show Notes: Studio space at Polygon: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk Micronauts - Wikipedia Simone de Rochefort (@doomquasar) | Twitter Rocket - Relay FM Polygon Polygon - YouTube The Polygon Show - Polygon Pixelkin | For Gaming Families Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - Wikipedia 15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program - Apple Support The iPhone 5c - YouTube Kuo: Apple to Use New Scissor Switch Keyboard in Future MacBooks, Starting With 2019 MacBook Air Refresh - MacRumors Microsoft Sur
Sun, July 07, 2019
Surfin' with Safari
Safari isn't the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week, David and Stephen get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of its unique features. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Safari - Apple Safari - Apple Developer Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia Macworld Boston 1997 - The Microsoft Deal - YouTube Apple Unveils Safari - Apple Newsroom . Macworld San Francisco 2003 - Safari Web Browser Introduction - YouTube Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Before the App Store: the “Sweet Solution” of Web Apps and Developers’ Relentless Passion – MacStories Download iCloud for Windows - Apple Support Safari Extensions: App Store Ghostery Makes the Web Cleaner, Faster and Safer! Grammarly: Free Writing Assistant Dark Mode for Safari on the Mac App Store 1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac Safari Content Blocker Evaluations – The Brooks Review StatCounter Global Browser St
Sun, June 30, 2019
Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner alongside his wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear... maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and David. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - MPU Talk A Survey of Voice-to-Text Options on the Mac, iPad, and iPhone — MacSparky Apple Beta Software Program Tyler Stalman (@stalman) / Twitter The Stalman Podcast Tyler Stalman - YouTube Tyler Stalman (@stalman) • Instagram photos and videos ania boniecka (@aniab) • Instagram photos and videos Ania B – Fashion, travel and lifestyle blogger Stocksy United - Relentlessly Creative Stock Photos and Videos Sony α7 III Camera with 35-mm Full-Frame Image Sensor MacBook Pro - Apple Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Capture One | The complete image editing software solution Dropbox Final Cut Pro X - Apple motionVFX - Original Home of Apple Motion Templates and Final Cut Pro X Plugins <a href="https://
Sun, June 23, 2019
How We Communicate
Our digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb, which can help curb incoming messages when things get too hectic. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac Spam Filter Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Where work happens | Slack Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software GroupMe | Group text messaging with GroupMe Skype | Communication tool for free calls and chat Messenger - Home | Facebook WhatsApp Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Notifications on your Mac - Apple Support Presenter Series: Coding in Front of People – TextExpander Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books <a href="https://support.apple
Sun, June 16, 2019
Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker
Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years and is a writer for the "Taking Control" series of books. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINTMOO for 15% off, when you spend $50 or more. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Josh Centers Links and Show Notes: Josh's Desk: Josh's Homescreens: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Josh Centers Josh Centers (@jcenters) / Twitter TidBITS - Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 28 years Take Control Books: Expert advice on tech topics 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica ViperCard Apple History Library – 512 Pixels The Education of Millionaires: Amazon.com What APFS Does for You, and What You Can Do with APFS - TidBITS Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support Amazon.com: VicTsing Keyboards Amazon.com:
Sun, June 09, 2019
Essential iOS Apps
Stephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook: Cal Newport: Gateway Shortcuts Archive – MacStories Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Mail - Official Apple Support Ulysses on the App Store 1Writer - Markdown Text Editor on the App Store Microsoft Word on the App Store Pages on the App Store Google Docs: Sync, Edit, Share on the App Store Google Sheets on the App Store Quip - Docs, Chat, Sheets on the App Store MindNode 6 – Mind Map on the App Store <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/omnioutliner-3/id1174101450?mt=8" target="_blank
Tue, June 04, 2019
WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager
Stephen and David have boots on the ground in San Jose for WWDC 2019. In this episode, they interview Doug Brooks, the Apple Product Manager for the new Mac Pro. Afterward, David and Stephen share initial thoughts on updates to macOS and the brand new iPadOS. David has some tough questions for Stephen about his future and the new Mac Pro, and they get to share the good news about the brand new "Sparky Button." Finally, our hosts give you the lowdown on their WWDC experiences. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Bombas : The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off. Hover : Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Guest Starring: Doug Brooks Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - Keynote June 2019 - Apple Mac Pro - Apple Stephen's new precious awaits. Pro Display XDR - Apple Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch David's WWDC Photo Stream macOS Catalina - Apple iPadOS Preview - Apple Now with 100% more "Sparky Button". iOS 13 Preview - Apple
Sun, May 26, 2019
Unlocking Keyboard Maestro
From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Timery for Toggl on the App Store Review: Timery Improves Toggl Time Tracking in Every Way – 512 Pixels Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review – MacStories Keyboard Maestro Field Guide Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Use the code KMFG for 20% off the app. Karabiner - Software for macOS Quitter – Marco.org Keyboard Maestro Discourse Stephen's Daily Log Macro Home - MindNode Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software Airtable Automators #24: Airtable MPU Talk
Sun, May 19, 2019
Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment
Artist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Tiffany Arment Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Tiffany Arment Tiff (@tiffanyarment) - Twitter Tiff Arment (@tiffanyarment) - Instagram photos and videos Top Four - Relay FM Make Do - Relay FM Playing for Fun - Relay FM Somehow I Manage - a Podcast from The Incomparable The Pen Addict - Relay FM Steam Nintendo Switch Procreate on the App Store Doug Chiang: The Evolution of Star Wars Design - Designing Episode I Live Panel at SWCC 2019 - YouTube COPIC Collection on the App Store DSLR | EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon USA Telephoto | EF 135mm f/2L USM | Canon USA Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM | Canon Online
Sun, May 12, 2019
Color Me Interested
David and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ten Year Anniversary - MPU Talk Announcing the Mac Power Users Podcast — MacSparky Moments – 512 Pixels Apple News - Apple Focused #70: Digital Decluttering, with Shahid Kamal Ahmad - Relay FM Feedbin Reeder iPad Pro - Apple TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Ulysses Upgrade #243: Fiddling Around With Folders - Relay FM The Mac is becoming more like iOS—and I think I like it | Macworld Automators WWDC Meetup Tickets, Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Automators Orange County Meetu
Sun, May 05, 2019
Finder and Its Alternatives
At the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful for those users who need more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month. Hover : Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Macstock Conference & Expo | July 27 & 28 2019 MPU Talk AirPods - Apple Mophie wireless charging base - Apple Store Get to know the Finder on your Mac - Apple Support Finder (software) - Wikipedia About the Spatial Finder… | Ars Technica Finder Icon Pillow — Throwboy Sort items, group icons, and resize columns in the Finder on Mac - Apple Support Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels How to Use Finder Quick Actions in macOS Mojave - MacRumors How to use Stacks on your Mac - Apple Support Cocoatech – Path Finder for macOS ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS Transmit 5 Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite </h5
Sun, April 28, 2019
Catching up with Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Moo : Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Michael Hyatt Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Your Leadership Mentor™ | Michael Hyatt Free to Focus Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM Michael's Desk Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App Epichrome Al Gore rocks multiple monitors, could stand an inbox GoodNotes 5 on the App Store Full Focus Planner™ | A planner by Michael Hyatt Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana The Benefit of Pairing Digital and Analog to Manage Your Day - Michael Hyatt Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books Scrum (software development) - Wikipedia Where work happens | Slack Asynchronous stand-up meetings
Sun, April 21, 2019
100,000 Subscribers, with Rene Ritchie
Over a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and the future of the Mac and iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Rene Ritchie Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) | Twitter Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) • Instagram Rene Ritchie - YouTube iMore | Learn more. Be more. TripMode - Your mobile data savior Apple Watch Series 4 Bands - Apple Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support LUMIX GH5 4K Mirrorless ILC Camera Body Teleprompt+ 3 on the App Store PR 40 - Heil Sound USBPre 2 iZotope RX 7 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software Final Cut Pro X - Apple Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts T
Sun, April 14, 2019
Journaling with Day One
Journaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Warby Parker : Quality eyewear at a fraction of the usual price. Order your FREE Home Try-On kit today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Day One Focused - Relay FM 5by5 | Back to Work #23: Failure is ALWAYS an Option Rhodia Webnotebooks Stephen's "Daily Log" PDF Form GoodNotes 5 on the App Store The Pen Addict - Relay FM Day One journal creator Paul Mayne: 'expressing things without filters is liberating' - The Verge Field Notes Notebooks Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “RIP, 2018.” Why I Use Paper Notebooks in 2018 - 512 Pixels on YouTube Day One Journal on the App Store Day One on the Mac App Store Day One Journal - Apps on Google Play Day One Pricing & Features Guide | Day One Help <a
Sun, April 07, 2019
Mobile Music and Production with Jakob Haq
Jakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Bombas : The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off. Hover : Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Guest Starring: Jakob Haq Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jakob Haq (@Foonastudio5) | Twitter Jakob Haq - YouTube Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™ My Passport Wireless Pro - Portable Hard Drive | WD Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader — Apple - Apple Accessory Not Supported | Top 5 Reasons why this happens and how to Fix | haQ attaQ 314 - YouTube LumaFusion on the App Store Adobe Premiere Rush CC on the App Store LumaFusion Video FX Animation Tutorial │ haQ attaQ 206 - YouTube Groovebox on the App Store SpaceCraft Granular Synth on the App Store Koala Sampler on the App Store Model 15 on the App Store Minimoog Model D on the App Store DI.FM -
Sun, March 31, 2019
Exploring the Mac App Store
Stephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle : Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. Links and Show Notes: Our First Mac App Store Apps: Twitterrific Twitter Evernote TextWrangler Swackett Kindle The Incident QuickCursor Flare Our Most Expensive Mac App Store Apps: Final Cut Pro Logic Pro X Pixelmator Pro Affinity Photo Affinity Designer Some of Our Currently-Used Mac App Store Apps: Copied Tweetbot Screens Mactracker <a href="https://itunes.ap
Sun, March 24, 2019
Something Smells Funny
The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPad Air - Apple iPad mini - Apple iMac gets a 2x performance boost - Apple Amazon.com: Samsung 860 EVO SSD OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini iPad Air - Apple iPad mini - Apple FE File Explorer Pro on the App Store Documents by Readdle LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple Cloud Sync | Synology Inc. Home – Dropbox Paper Quip Airtable Evernote Reconsidering Evernote in 2019 – MacStories Rob on Twitter on the Apple Watch Amazon.com: Neumann KMS 105 MT Condenser Microphone <a href="https://amzn.to/
Sun, March 17, 2019
Using the iPad as a Laptop
When thinking about making an iPad a notebook replacement, there are a lot of factors to consider. David and Stephen talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Discount Code MPUSiri gets $10 off for a week after this show airs. Laptop-less — MacSparky iPad - Apple Smart Keyboard - Apple Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro Apple Pencil - Apple David's Dongle Drawer Tandy WP2 The AlphaSmart Word Processor - 512 Pixels on YouTube Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control Meet the Surface Studio 2 – The Ultimate Creative Studio Printopia - Print from your iPad or iPhone - Decisive Tactics, Inc. Automators #18: Terminal Automation with John Siracusa - Relay FM Shortcuts Archive – MacStories <a href="https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/ipad-as-laptop-repla
Sun, March 10, 2019
Shawn Blanc’s Evolved Workflows
Shawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects like The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shawn Blanc (@shawnblanc) | Twitter Shawn Blanc (.net) Tools and Toys The Sweet Setup The Focus Course Build Thread: 1984 Jeep CJ-7 – Shawn Blanc Coda for iOS Diary of an (Original) iPad Owner – Shawn Blanc Mac Power Users #352: Workflows with Ian Byrd - Relay FM Basecamp Slack Mac Power Users #423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei - Relay FM Things All The Things — A Calm Video Course on Productivity and Task Management The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine for Peak Productivity What it Was Like to Go a Month with No Social Media on My iPhone – Shawn Blanc Microsoft Outlook on the App Store <h5
Sun, March 03, 2019
Live in Chicago with Friends
Live from Chicago, David and Stephen thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools, before answering some listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Hover : Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Special thanks to our volunteers for helping make the evening possible, and to Alex Cox for being such a gracious and helpful host at the venue. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David Sparks on Twitter: "Here’s an odd Mac Problem..." Rosemary (@RosemaryOrchard) | Twitter 2018 MacBook Air Review: Getting the Band Back Together – 512 Pixels The HyperDrive Slim 8-in-1 USB-C Hub Balances Flexibility and Portability for Mac and iPad Pro Owners – MacStories Amazon.com: HyperDrive 8in1 USB C Multiport Adapter Amazon.com: VAVA 8-in-1 USB C Hub The MPU Forums Myke Hurley (@imyke) | Twitter The Pen Addict - Relay FM GoodNotes 4 on the App Store Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. GoodNotes and Planner Forms —
Sun, February 24, 2019
Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps, Oh My!
David and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle : Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Register | Macstock Conference & Expo The Control Strip – 512 Pixels Bartender 3 - How to hide menu bar icons on Mac Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite LaunchBar 6 Alfred - Productivity App for macOS iStat Menus Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Hyper-Scheduling Without Making Yourself Crazy — MacSparky Adobe Creative Cloud | Software and services for creative professionals Timing: the best automatic Mac time tracker for productive professionals and freelancers Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac PopClip for Mac MilGraCom — Mac Media Key Forwarder Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac Quitter – Marco.org CARROT Weather for iOS and Android <a href="http
Sun, February 17, 2019
From Computing to Sheep Farming, with Oogie McGuire
Programmer and sheep farmer Oogie McGuire talks about LambTracker, her application for managing flocks and the hardware that goes along with it, as well as her on-going project of digitizing historical photos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X : The all-in-one package to awesomize your Mac. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: Oogie McGuire Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk LambTracker | Open Source EID for the sheep industry Oogie McGuire · GitLab CDC Cyber - Wikipedia PDP-11 - Wikipedia nabi Jr. - Tablet For Kindergarten Readiness OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Scrivener | Literature & Latte National Novel Writing Month Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic People Scapple | Literature & Latte Aeon Timeline – Visual Timeline Software Valentina Studio on the Mac App Store Banktivity is Personal Finance Software for Mac & iOS YNAB. Personal Bud
Sun, February 10, 2019
Running a Business with G Suite
With G Suite, Google offers paid versions of its free web apps and services. This week, Stephen and David discuss their usage of these tools, and how G Suite compares to other solutions available to individuals and small businesses. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership G Suite: Collaboration & Productivity Apps for Business On Advertising - G Suite G Suite for Education Out of School Podcast Archives Google Drive App Download your data - Google Account Help Security Center: Actionable Security Insights | G Suite Create rules to filter your emails - Gmail Help Google Hangouts Chat: Secure Team Messaging | G Suite Google Keep: Online Note Taking for Business | G Suite Google Sites: Build & Host Business Websites | G Suite Google App Maker: Custom Apps for Your Business | G Suite Google Jamboard: Interactive Business Whiteboard | G Suite This is Jamboard - YouTube
Sun, February 03, 2019
Mixing Macs and Microsoft with Christina Warren
Christina Warren, tech commentator, podcaster and Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft drops by to talk about using a Mac at work, the state of PowerPoint and how to get the most out of tech when traveling the world. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. TextExpander, from Smile : Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #270: Workflows with Christina Warren - Relay FM Office for Mac now shares a codebase with Windows, gets real-time collaboration | Ars Technica Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Platform & Services Microsoft Developer - YouTube How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support Oldest Working iMac in the Forum? - Hardware - MPU Talk A Review of the iPhone XR: I’ve Made a Huge Mistake – 512 Pixels Huawei MateBook X Pro review: the best laptop right now - The Verge Official Home of Microsoft Surface Computers & Devices – Microsoft Surface Drafts 5 on the App Store Teleprompter Premium on the App Store Deckset for M
Sun, January 27, 2019
Fitness Apps & Tech
The iPhone and Apple Watch can be helpful in managing health and fitness, and coupled with the breadth of options in the App Store, they can become powerful tools in improving our well-being. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Live: Chicago Focused - Relay FM First Impressions of the Apple iPhone Smart Battery Case — MacSparky Battery Cases - iPhone Cases & Protection - Apple Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support Taking an ECG with the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support How to setup Medical ID with the iOS Health app – 512 Pixels Help article: How do I get notifications from my phone on my Fitbit device? Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Strava | Run and Cycling Tracking on the Social Network for Athletes Workouts++ on the App Store Zombies, Run! 5k Training on the App Store Asana Rebel - Yoga Inspired Fitness | Asana Rebel <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yoga-studio-mind-body/id567767430?mt=8" target=
Sun, January 20, 2019
John Gruber Returns
John Gruber of Daring Fireball and The Talk Show join David and Stephen for a discussion about writing and podcasting, as well as WWDC and what the future may hold for the iPad and Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle : Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Guest Starring: John Gruber Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Live: Chicago Mac Power Users #264: Workflows with John Gruber - Relay FM John Gruber (@gruber) | Twitter Daring Fireball Daring Fireball: Dive Into Markdown Daring Fireball: Markdown Timex Sinclair - Wikipedia Gopher (protocol) - Wikipedia MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12 Daring Fireball: Samsung and Apple, Sitting in a Tree, K‑I‑S‑S‑I‑N‑G Daring Fireball: The Talk Show Un-conventional: How WWDC became the heart of the Apple world's calendar | iMore Layers <a href="http://altco
Mon, January 14, 2019
The Mighty Mac mini
Introduced as a low-cost way to switch to the Mac, the Mac mini can now be found working quietly as home and office servers, hosting files, media, backups and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Seattle Meetup: January 19th 2019 Tickets for MPU Live in Chicago Mac mini Introduction - YouTube The Mac mini Family Tree – MacStories Mac mini - Technical Specifications - Apple How to Select a Processor Option for Your New Mac - The Mac Observer "The Full Al Gore" Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD Amazon.com: Samsung X5 Portable Thunderbolt SSD Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Screens for macOS - Control Any Computer Remotely from your Mac Amazon.com: CompuLab Display Emulator What kind of
Mon, January 07, 2019
Stephen... Who?
David puts his new cohost, Stephen Hackett, in the hot seat to talk about his tech background, love of the Mac, and if Batman or Superman is better. All of that, plus a couple of exciting event announcements. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap : ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Hover : Celebrate Hover’s 10 year anniversary with awesome promotions for a limited time only Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Automators Seattle Meetup: January 19, 2019 Automators Meetup Tickets Join Rose and David in Seattle on January 19. Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter 512 Pixels Liftoff - Relay FM David's Unicorn Message A Tour of Stephen's Studio & Mac Museum - MPU Talk My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels on YouTube Stephen's TextExpander Snippet to get Mail URL Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) - Instagram David Sparks (@macsparky) - Instagram Tickets for Mac Power Users Live in Chicago Come to a live recording of MPU on the evening of March 2!
Mon, December 31, 2018
All Good Things...
We cover feedback on subscriptions, iOS tips, and more. Katie and David look back on the last 463 episodes and discuss the origins of Mac Power Users. Katie discusses her journey, favorite workflows, and answers a few listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #459: My Life is a Subscription - Relay FM Backblaze Manage Subscriptions - Stephen's Shortcut Mac Power Users #461: Little Known iOS Tips - Relay FM Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Release of 64 bit application for ScanSnap macOS software - Fujitsu Global VueScan Scanner Software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux Mac Power Users #200: The Story So Far... - Relay FM Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Rob Corddry - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM Mac Power Users #62: Cutting The Cable - Relay FM David's "Go" Drawer
Mon, December 24, 2018
Return to the Snell Zone
Jason Snell returns to tell us about his iMac Pro, how he uses his Mac mini, Jason's move towards iOS, being an avid reader, making time for it all, and a few of his favorite picks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends Jason Snell (@jsnell) | Twitter The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts Upgrade - Relay FM Download #84: Shout Out to Our Nemeses - Relay FM iMac Pro review: Mac Pro power in the shape of an iMac | Macworld Mac mini 2018 review: The Swiss army knife of Macs returns - Six Colors Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Amazon.com: Kingston MobileLite Pro Mobile Storage and Transfer to iPad The new Apple Pencil made me a believer | Macworld Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice <a href="http://ww
Mon, December 17, 2018
Little Known iOS Tips
There's a lot hidden in iOS. David and Katie run down some of their favorite iOS tips and tricks that you may not have known, or may have forgotten about. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Help Me with Katie's Final Episode - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk Krissy Brierre-Davis on Twitter: "How come you guys never told me this iPhone trick? I feel duped.… " iOS 11 brings 5 different types of tap, but don't panic | Cult of Mac Use gestures to navigate your iPhone X and later - Apple Support Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support Mac Power Users #350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin - Relay FM How to use and customize the Accessibility shortcut on iPhone and iPad | iMore How to customize Control Center in iOS 11 | iMore Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Just Press Record Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Launcher with Multiple Widgets
Mon, December 10, 2018
Casey Liss Returns
Casey Liss returns to update us on his life as a free agent, his rekindled love with the iPad, becoming a YouTuber and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Liss is More Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) - Relay FM Casey Liss - YouTube Mac Power Users #209: Workflows with Casey Liss - Relay FM Mac Power Users #346: Casey Liss: App Programmer - Relay FM Free Agents #54: I Have to Try It, with Casey Liss - Relay FM iSH Amazon.com: Samson Go Mic Mobile Professional Lavalier Wireless System for Mobile Video: Musical Instruments Amazon.com : GoPro HERO6 Black - Waterproof Digital Action Camera Amazon.com : GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition Amazon.com: Glif - Quick Release Tripod Mount for Smartphones Amazon.com : DJI OSMO Mobile 2 Handheld Smartphone Gimbal Amazon.co
Mon, December 03, 2018
My Life is a Subscription
Subscriptions! It seems the wave of the future but should we be happy about that? In this episode Katie and David talk about this trend towards subscriptions and the software and services they believe are worth the effort. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership All Good Things - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk My Life Is A Subscription! - Software - MPU Talk Subscription Database — MacSparky Bobby - Keep track of your subscriptions iCloud Domain Names | Buy Domains & Email At Hover.com Microsoft Office | Productivity Tools for Home & Office Membership - Relay FM The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password TextExpander | Communicate Smarter Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Quicken Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support Overcast
Mon, November 26, 2018
MPU+: There's Something You Didn't Tell Me
Katie has a big announcement, David has a new Field Guide, we both have new iPads, we also discuss the new MacBook Airs, Apple’s pricing, our daily routines, and answer listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership All Good Things - Announcements - MPU Talk Gift Wrap Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Anker Powerline USB-C to USB A Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray] Daring Fireball: Third-Party USB-C to Lightning Cables Might Come in Mid-2019 (Which Is Good, Because I Still Don’t Think iPhone Is Ever Going to Switch to USB-C) Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable Smart Keyboard - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen - YouTube Mac Power Users #456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Relay FM Mac Power Users 456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Episodes - MPU Talk How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week Generac Power Systems - Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Home Generators for Sale <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GPFR
Mon, November 19, 2018
2018 Geek Gift Guide
It's time for our annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. David and Katie run down their favorite gift picks for the year as well as what's on their own holiday wish lists. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Apologies for the missing chapter markers on this episode - they'll return next week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit HomePod - Apple PowerPic | Twelve South Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Instant Pot Recipe Collection: Simple and Delicious Pressure Cooker Family Favorites for Beginners and Experienced Cooks Instant Pot on the App Store Anker Powerline USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger Sutter Tech Sling Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray] Star Trek: Discovery, Season 1 on iTunes <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZ864Y9?tag=klf-20" target="_blan
Mon, November 12, 2018
Workflows with Laura McClellan
Katie and David chat with Laura McClellan of The Productive Woman Podcast to discuss her prospectives on productivity, finding and using the right virtual assistant, creating a community around her podcast, routines, habits, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.* 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Laura McClellan Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments The Productive Woman - an award-nominated podcast about productivity for busy women Laura McClellan (@LauraMcMom) | Twitter PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | Free Trial | PDF Expert Organize Your Notes with Evernote Notability by Ginger Labs Editorial for iOS The Omni Group OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing - Zoom BizChix.com | Encourages, educates, and promotes women entrepreneurs. Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM): Hal Elrod, Robert Kiyosaki: 8601404386732: Amazon.com: Books <a href="https://mymorningroutine
Mon, November 05, 2018
Apple October 2018 Event
Katie and David discuss Apple's October 2018 event, the MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad Pro and their purchases. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacBook Air - Apple Mac mini - Apple iPad Pro - Apple Apple Events - Keynote October 2018 - Apple The New 11″ and 12.9″ iPad Pros: My First Impressions and Hands-On – MacStories October 30 Roundup: All the Little Things – MacStories Brooklyn event impressions: The iPad Pro is a computer - Six Colors Brooklyn event impressions: Love for the Mac - Six Colors Apple event day roundup: the news you might have missed - Six Colors
Mon, October 29, 2018
MPU+: Did You Just Fall Down?
Katie shares the end of her MacBook Pro saga and AppleCare Experience, David plays with his widget screen, moving out of Evernote, finding more uses for Keyboard Maestro, upcoming Apple Event, packing apps, our favorite non-tech podcasts, and listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen — MacSparky How To Export Your Data Out Of Evernote Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Customizing the Infograph face on Apple Watch Series 4 - 9to5Mac What packing list app do you use? - Software - MPU Talk Revisionist History Podcast Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast Slow Burn: Leon Neyfakh’s podcast on Watergate, Bill Clinton's impeachment, and more. HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself, hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei Serial: Season Three Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Make Me Smart REWORK podcast Lead to Win™ Podcast - Michael Hyatt Audio Dharma - Welcome to Audio Dharma </h5
Mon, October 22, 2018
30 Under $30
David and Katie run down 30 of their favorite apps and services under $30. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Overcast Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Airplay to HomePod using Shortcuts! : HomePod Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Airtable Screens for Mac and iOS Home - MindNode Home Design 3D on the App Store Deliveries 3.1 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud Filmic Pro Mobile Video AdBlock for Safari on the Mac App Store LiquidText 1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac PowerOne: a different kind of calculator Moom · Many Tricks ToothFairy: AirPods and Bluetooth utility for Mac REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's | REI Co-op That's right. David talked about his pants. <a href="https:
Mon, October 15, 2018
2018 Developer Roundtable
Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile, and Dave Teare of Agile Bits join David and Katie to talk about the state of development for Mac and iOS and life as an Apple Developer. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Dave Teare , Greg Scown , and Ken Case Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Ken Case (@kcase) | Twitter Greg Scown (@macgreg) | Twitter Dave Teare (@dteare) | Twitter Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined Scriptable Scriptable Micro.blog Matthew Cassinelli - YouTube Create a new fiddle - JSFiddle Automators #6: Automating iOS with Matthew Cassinelli - Relay FM
Mon, October 08, 2018
Task Management Strategies
David and Katie revisit the topic of task management. We talk about digital task managers, our history managing tasks, various tiers of task management from simplified to advanced, systems for digitally managing our tasks and how to keep it all together. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: David Allen OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Welcome to Reminders on Mac - Apple Support Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Scotty tells us how he keeps his reputation as a miracle worker - YouTube
Mon, October 01, 2018
MPU+:I'm a Big Phone Guy
This month in MPU+ we chat about David's new phone, Katie's broken Mac, iOS 12 follow-up, Siri Shortcuts, transitioning from Dropbox to iCloud, David's laptop replacement and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Handy : The most reliable name in house cleaning. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sparky's 5 Minute Review of the iPhone Xs Max - YouTube David can't stop using Memoji. Never! OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Apple - Joint Venture Use 1Password to fill and save on your iPhone and iPad Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports & GPS Navigation App by Waze How to Trigger IFTTT Applets with iOS 12’s New Shortcuts App and Siri – MacStories CARROT Weather for iOS and Android How to understand the amazing new battery info in iOS 12 | Cult of Mac Tim Cook opens up about what's next for Apple, live on 'GMA' Video - ABC News Moom · Many Tricks Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast — MacSparky
Mon, September 24, 2018
macOS Mojave
David and Katie talk about Apple's latest operating system, macOS Mojave. We discuss the state of the Mac, yearly release cycles, what we like, what we don't, new features for productivity and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Molekule : The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Use mpu for $75 off. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Draft Table for iPad David's favorite iPad stand. Learn.MacSparky So many videos ... so little time. The Siri Shortcuts Field Guide 3+ hours of Siri Shortcuts goodness. Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes macOS Mojave - Apple
Mon, September 17, 2018
iOS 12 and the September 12th Event
David and Katie run through their favorite new features for iOS 12, WatchOS 5 and thoughts on the September 12th announcements. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides David's new Field Guide all about Siri Shortcuts. 3+ hours and 40 minutes of Siri Shortcuts goodness. Apple Events - Keynote September 2018 - Apple iPhone XS - Apple iPhone XR - Apple Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple iOS 12 - Apple Automators #4: First Look at Siri Shortcuts - Relay FM Introduction to Siri Shortcuts - WWDC 2018 - Videos - Apple Developer Amazon.com: Anker Dual USB Wall Charger
Mon, September 10, 2018
Workflows with Zac Hall
Zac Hall joins David and Katie to talk about how he stays on top of Apple news at 9to5Mac as well his work as an online publisher. We also talk about 9to5's recent discovery of the new iPhone and Apple Watch prior to Apple's September 12th event. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Zac Hall (@apollozac) | Twitter @9to5mac 9to5Mac | Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day 9to5Mac Happy Hour | 9to5Mac 9to5Mac Daily Podcast | 9to5Mac 9to5Toys | New Gear, reviews and deals 9to5Google - Beyond Good and Evil The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Byword - Markdown text editor app for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pixelmator Pro TextExpander | Communicate Smarter Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording Where work happens | Slack Call Recorder for Skype Apple Watch, New Year’s resolutions, and losing 50 pounds | 9to5Mac <a href="https://itunes.apple.c
Mon, September 03, 2018
MPU+: Are You Going to Go Big?
Katie and David speculate about Apple's upcoming September 12th event, David goes laptopless again, hiding cables and technology clutter around your home, shutting down Wi-Fi on a schedule, storing business cards, fixing a broken iPhone and listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM MacSparky Field Guides Apple Invites Media to September 12 Event at Apple Park: 'Gather Round' - Mac Rumors Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed | 9to5Mac Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more | 9to5Mac Laptop-less — MacSparky Amazon.com: Command Cord Clips, Small, Clear, 8-Clips Amazon.com: Multi-Purpose Cable Tie (100 Piece) Amazon.com: Cable Concealer On-Wall Cord Cover Raceway Kit Amazon.com:50 PCS Reusable Fastening Cable Ties Abbyy Business Card Reader Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac Identity Resolution & Data Insights Solutions | FullContact <a href
Mon, August 27, 2018
HomeKit Intensive
David and Katie dive deep on HomeKit and discuss the HomeKit App, managing rooms, creating scenes, automation and our favorite HomeKit enabled devices. We also discuss where HomeKit falls down and our workarounds. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iOS - Home - Apple HomeKit - All Accessories - Apple Mac Power Users #402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue Amazon: Philips Hue White A19 Smart Bulb Starter Kit Amazon: Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch with Remote Amazon: Philips Hue Lily Outdoor Smart Spot Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Switch for All Bulb Types and Fans Amazon: Philips Hue Motion Sensor for Smart Lights Amazon: Eve Door & Window Amazon: Wemo Mini Smart Plug Amazon: Wemo Bridge - Works with Apple HomeKit Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Canary - A complete security
Mon, August 20, 2018
Workflows with iPhone JD Jeff Richardson
Jeff Richardson from iPhone JD joins Katie and David to chat about how he uses a Mac at home and PC at work, going all in and adopting a paperless lifestyle with the iPad, starting a successful blog, using the Apple Watch, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! RXBAR : Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients. Get 25% off with promo code ‘mpu’. Guest Starring: Jeff Richardson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) | Twitter LogMeIn Remote Access | Secure Remote Desktop Software iPhone X Leather Case - Saddle Brown - Apple Amazon.com: iPhone X Clear Soft TPU Cover (Katie's current case) GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking GoodReader Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Lightning to HDMI - Apple Lightning to VGA Adapter - Apple Amazon.com : Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control Amazon.com: Thought Out Simplex iPad Stand Pro CARROT Weather on the App Store Lutron Caseta Wireless Smar
Mon, August 13, 2018
Revisiting Music Management
Katie and David revisit music management and discuss the state of the two major streaming services, how things have changed iTunes Match, managing their music, and audio at home and in the car. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacTrack/iTrack Legal | Tech conference for tech-loving lawyers Spotify's IPO filing shows how hard it is to make money from streaming subscriptions Music for everyone - Spotify Music - Apple More Fun with iTunes Smart Playlists — MacSparky Top 10 iTunes Smart Playlists The Ultimate Enterprise Background Noise Generator Amazon.com: Starship Sounds: Ambient Engine Noise: Alexa Skills Amazon.com: All-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa HomePod - Apple Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Recording App | Shure Americas Apogee MetaRecorder on the App Store <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toothfairy/id11914
Mon, August 06, 2018
Workflows with Joe Buhlig
Joe Buhlig joins David and Katie to talk about his iPadless life, analog tools for productivity, live streaming, managing a business, Discourse and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Joe Buhlig Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Joe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real life Joe Buhlig (@JoeBuhlig) | Twitter ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development MPU Talk Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Productivity Guild Podcast Whims That Work Productivity Guild David's Recording Light Shelly - SSH Client on the App Store Philips Hue Starter Kit Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt Lamy - LAMY Safari Pen TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear Fountain Pen | TWSBI Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone Amazon.com: BEHRINGER
Mon, July 30, 2018
MPU+: The Grass is Always Greener
David and Katie talk about how it's easier now than ever before to cut the cable, Katie's moves away from Evernote, David's experimentation with iOS Mail clients, getting burned when selling online, choosing an email provider, the iOS 12 Beta, and answer listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Anchor : The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #248: Revisting Cutting the Cord - Relay FM Apple TV 4K - Apple Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone The best email client for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Spark Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: Twelve South PlugBug World The Best Indoor HDTV Antenna for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter Import your notes and files to the Notes app - Apple Support Amazon.com: CalDigit TS3 Plus - Thunderbolt 3 Dock with Amazon.com: Whirlwind Micmute Push to Mute Mizage - Shush
Mon, July 23, 2018
Workflows with Thom Zahler
Artist, illustrator and cartooner Thom Zahler talks about his life as a comic book artist, writer and the digital and analog tools he uses. He shares how he makes a living as an independent worker, and his experience on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Anchor : The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. Guest Starring: Thom Zahler Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Thom Zahler Art Studios Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) | Twitter Warning Label Love and Capes, Vol. 1: Thom Zahler: 9781600102752: Amazon.com: Books Time & Vine: Thom Zahler: 9781684050369: Amazon.com: Books Long Distance: Thom Zahler: 9781631404863: Amazon.com: Books Collected Warning Label Print Edition by Thomas Zahler — Kickstarter (7) Warning Label Postcard - YouTube Free Agents #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler - Relay FM Cintiq Procreate on the App Store <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clip-studio-paint-ex-for-manga/id1262985592?ls=1&mt=8&at=11l5QZ
Mon, July 16, 2018
On Our Desks …
David and Katie share their home office setups. We discuss all the gadgets in, on and under our desks, what's connected to our Macs and how we get work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Anchor : The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Latest Homescreens & Office Setups topics - MPU Talk Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk MacSparky's New Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Premium Single Monitor Stand - Lift Engine Arm Mount, Aluminum: Computers & Accessories David's monitor arms. Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Small Tablet (PTH451): Electronics Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone for Handheld Vocal Applications: Electronics David's podcasting/screencasting mic. Amazon.com: Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling - Black: Electronics David's podcasting cans. (Also great for travel - noise cancelling.) <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734341-REG/Sound_Devices_USBPRE_2_USBPre_2_Microphone.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImP-vx4aE3AIVlPhkCh1W-ASpEAQYASABEgLOlvD_BwE&smp=y" target="
Mon, July 09, 2018
Workflows with Matt Gemmell
Matt Gemmell joins us to discuss life as a software engineer turned writer, his evolution from Mac to iOS, his passion for fitness, and being an independent worker. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Matt Gemmell Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Matt Gemmell Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell) | Twitter Changer (KESTREL Book 1) -by Matt Gemmell The best of my writing - Matt Gemmell The tools I'm using - Matt Gemmell Ulysses OmniOutliner - outlining and writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Amazon.com: Fitbit Alta Smart Fitness Activity Tracker Amazon.com: Lamicall iPad Stand Canopy – Studio Neat The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Where work happens | Slack Automators David and Rose Orchard’s new Automation deep dive podcast.
Mon, July 02, 2018
The iPhone as a Communicator
Of all the things an iPhone can do, we sometimes forget it’s a great device for communication. In this episode we dig deep on how to use the iPhone as a communications tool. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Take advantage of Casper’s limited time Fourth of July offer. Pixelmator The world’s most innovative image editing app. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Set up Visual Voicemail on your iPhone - Apple Support How to use voicemail transcripts on iPhone | iMore Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling - Apple Support How to make and answer phone calls on your iPad | iMore Block phone numbers and contacts on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Detect and block spam phone calls with third-party apps - Apple Support Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Ruby Receptionists - Virtual Receptionist Service Google Voice <a href="https://www.ringcentr
Mon, June 25, 2018
MPU+: These Things Are Like Tribbles
In this episode, we launch the new MPU Discourse community, talk about Siri Shortcuts, Katie got a HomePod, David shares thoughts on the iOS Beta and his recent visit to Apple Park. We also tackle listener questions about messages in the cloud, iPad accessories and kids in college. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development Free Agents - Relay FM How Siri Shortcuts Can Revolutionize iOS Automation — MacSparky Shortcuts: A New Vision for Siri and iOS Automation – MacStories Apple Developer HomePod - Apple So..I bought a HomePod - Hardware - MPU Talk The Apple Park Tote Give Away - MPU Talk Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support <a href="https://www.macworl
Mon, June 18, 2018
Catching up with Don McAllister
Don McAllister returns to talk about building a business around ScreenCastsOnline, building his team, delegation, project management, and more. We also talk chat travel and electric cars. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Don McAllister Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline Don McAllister (@donmcallister) | Twitter Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Services ScreenFlow for Mac Mac Power Users #384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette - Relay FM Podio: Project Management and Collaboration Software | Podio How Siri Shortcuts Can Revolutionize iOS Automation — MacSparky Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Airtable What is TripIt - How it Works Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior. <a href="https://encry
Mon, June 11, 2018
PDF Workflows
Katie and David talk about the state of PDFs in 2018, how the PDF format has evolved, and best practices for creating, naming, managing and working with PDFs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership PDF/A - Wikipedia Paperless — MacSparky Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 The Best All-in-One Printer for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter Scanbot Pro: Scanner App & Fax on the App Store Scanner Pro on the App Store iOS 11: How to scan documents with the Notes app | 9to5Mac Credit Freeze Guide Fixing the Print to PDF Trick for High Sierra — MacSparky Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky How to print Mail messages to PDF with 3D Touch on iPhone | iMore PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | PDF Expert macOS Sierra: Rename files, folders, and disks Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/pdfpen" target
Tue, June 05, 2018
WWDC 2018
David and Katie share their thoughts on WWDC 2018 including thoughts on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS and watchOS 5 This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. StoryWorth : A new way to bring the family together. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - WWDC Keynote, June 2018 - Apple iOS 12 Preview - Apple macOS - Mojave Preview - Apple watchOS 5 Preview - Apple Apple TV 4K - Apple Connected at the Keynote The small details of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, and more - Six Colors iOS 12: The MacStories Overview – MacStories macOS Mojave: The MacStories Overview – MacStories watchOS 5: The MacStories Overview – MacStories macOS 10.14 Mojave System Requirements – 512 Pixels
Mon, May 28, 2018
MPU+: Walking Down The Hallway On The Internet
David and Katie share what's on their minds this month including the end of the Airport Era, David's thoughts on the state of Notes apps including Bear and Apple Notes, surviving a house fire, thoughts on the iPhone X, Refurbs, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership How to Choose the Best Mesh Wireless System For Your Home - The Mac Observer Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons) Amazon.com: Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Evernote nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Notes App: The Ultimate Guide | iMore Ulysses Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Amazon.com: Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Portable External Hard Drive Mac Power Users #408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness - Relay FM Amazon.com: RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand iPhone Field Guide, Version 1.1 — MacSparky Mail Act-On <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTKOL8Z?tag=klf-20" targe
Mon, May 21, 2018
Mac Maintenance
Katie and David discuss best practices for keeping your Mac healthy including Mac maintenance tips, diagnosing common problems, getting rid of unnecessary files, maintenance utilities, and care tips. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #49: Mac Maintenance - Relay FM iStat Menus Bartender 3 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky What is Console on macOS Sierra and why should you care? | iMore How to use Activity Monitor on your Mac - Apple Support How to remove startup programs in macOS Sierra and earlier OS X? How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support How to use Optimized Storage on the Mac | iMore CleanMyMac 3 Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Setapp | A suite of Mac apps for all tasks DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac OmniDiskSweeper and OmniWeb - The Omni Group <a href="https://www.noodlesoft.
Mon, May 14, 2018
Catching up with Marco Arment
Marco Arment Returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of the Mac, the iMac Pro, Apple's laptops, Overcast, privacy, digital cameras and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Marco Arment Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Marco.org Marco Arment (@marcoarment) | Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM Mac Power Users #99: Workflows with Marco Arment - Relay FM Overcast 4.2: The privacy update – Marco.org Overcast versus Apple Podcasts — MacSparky Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD iStat Menus The best laptop ever made – Marco.org Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org Amazon.com : Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Amazon.com : Sony a7R III 42.4MP Full-frame Camera Soulver | Acqualia Tower - The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows Cloud Ba
Mon, May 07, 2018
iWork Deep Dive
With the recent updates to iWork we thought it time to dive deep. We share the best uses for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. We discuss the pros and cons of the apps, collaboration, and try to tackle the question - can you get by with iWork alone? This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft Office Pricing Pages - Apple Numbers - Apple Keynote - Apple iTunes Card Deals (@itunescarddeals) | Twitter About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support Buy Apple Pencil - Apple
Mon, April 30, 2018
MPU+: The Bedroom Episode
This month on MPU+ David and Katie spend some time discussing bedroom tech, including what's on our nightstands and sleep tracking. We also discuss David's new backup strategy, Drafts 5, Returning a Lost iPhone, Apple's Education Event, and follow-up on Katie's lightning strike. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Echo Spot David's Viozon iPad Stand The trick is turning your iPad into portrait mode and then writing your butt off. Kindle Oasis They've come a long way since generation 1. AutoSleep Logitech Base You too can spend $100 to slowly charge your iPad Pro. Apps - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David's Anker Charger Amazon.com: Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand David's Logitech K760 Keyboard Seagate 5 TB USB Power Drives David's collecting them like baseball cards. The MacCast with Adam Christianson iCloud: What is iCloud Notes? <a hr
Mon, April 23, 2018
Creating the iPhone Field Guide
David has written a new book - the iPhone Field Guide. In this episode, we discuss his latest project, the process of creating a multimedia book, the state of iBooks Author and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky iBooks Author - Apple Pages - Apple Ulysses Trello Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics — MacSparky Home - MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM From brainstorm to outline: Why I use OPML | Macworld Pages, iBooks Author, and eBooks creation: Everything you need to know | iMore Create a book in Pages - Apple Support Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images, Vectors, Footage | Depositphotos
Sun, April 15, 2018
Workflows with Andy Ihnatko
Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ulysses : The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Get 3 months free. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: Andy Ihnatko Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Andy Ihnatko's Celestial Waste of Bandwidth – The blog of Andy Ihnatko, intermittently-beloved technology journalist. Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter X10 (industry standard) - Wikipedia iOS - Home - Apple Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue HomePod - Apple Amazon Echo Andy's Eve Mac mini - Apple Can you fix an iPad that went through a wood chipper Dropbox SuperDuper! Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices Scrivener | Literature & Latte Ulysses <a href="https://www.youtub
Mon, April 09, 2018
Web Browsers
David and Katie dive into the topic of browsers. The browsers we use on Mac and iOS, reasons to look at third-party browsers vs staying with Safari, tweaking your settings, our favorite add-ons and companions services and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application to make your Mac as good as new. Get 20% off. Audible : Helping you be a better you. Start your free trial today. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Please Review: Mac Power Users macOS - Safari - Apple How to start using Safari on Mac | iMore Pin frequently visited websites in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Safari for Mac: Keep a reading list in Safari Apple - Safari - Safari Extensions Gallery Instapaper DuckDuckGo Search Engine Chrome Web Store - Extensions Chrome Web Browser Download Firefox — Free Web Browser Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS Opera iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store Google Chrome on the App Store Dolphin Web Browser for iPad on the App Store</
Sun, April 01, 2018
Workflows with Mike Schmitz
Writer, podcaster, screencaster and avid bookworm Mike Schmitz joins us to talk about his quest to "push past average", become more productive, sleep better, read more and live a well-balanced life. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Mike Schmitz Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mike Schmitz (@BobbleheadJoe) | Twitter Thou Shalt Hustle: Pushing Past Average: Mike Schmitz: 9781508457749: Amazon.com: Books Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Mike Schmitz - The Productivity Show - podcast by Asian Efficiency Mike Schmitz, Author at The Sweet Setup Asian Efficiency: Time Management and Productivity - Asian Efficiency Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Use Emergency SOS on your iPhone - Apple Support Sleep Cycle alarm clock on the App Store Amazon.com: elago W3 Stand for Apple Watch</
Mon, March 26, 2018
Workflows with Jocelyn Glei
David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jocelyn Glei Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership JOCELYN K. GLEI writes about work & creativity. HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself, hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei Tweets by Jocelyn K. Glei (@jkglei) – Twitter UNSUBSCRIBE: How to Kill Email Anxiety, Avoid Distractions, and Get Real Work Done • Jocelyn K. Glei Amazon.com: Apogee Duet USB Audio Interface for iPad & Mac Apogee MetaRecorder App - Apogee Electronics Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote SM7B Vocal Microphone | Shure Americas Amazon.com: Etubby Upgraded Microphone Suspension Boom Literature & Latte Ulysses Change Your Screen to Grayscale to Combat Phone Addiction ★reeder Unread Edison Mail<
Mon, March 19, 2018
MPU+: Low Power Mode, It Isn't Just For Phones
Katie an David share what's on their mind this month including home security systems, the OmniFocus 3 beta, David's new love of paper, the HomePod, their favorite non-tech productivity hacks, and more. We also tackle listener questions and share tech we're playing with. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Star Trek Remembers Professor Stephen Hawking – TrekMovie.com Home Security Systems from SimpliSafe Amazon.com : Ring Video Doorbell Pro (Existing Doorbell Wiring Required) : Camera & Photo Nest Hello video doorbell | Nest Amazon.com : Canary All-in-One Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera Amazon.com : Canary Flex Indoor Outdoor HD Security Camera The Omni Group HomePod review: Stop, Look, and Listen - Six Colors Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Amazon.com: Twelve South BookBook for iPhone X | 3-in-1 leather wallet case, display stand and removable shell (brown): Cell Phones & Accessories Baron Fig • Tools for Thinkers - Premium paper notebooks, pens and backpacks iBooks Author - Apple <a href="h
Mon, March 12, 2018
Business Workflows
Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Email Field Guide — MacSparky Deferred Email — MacSparky Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Mailbutler | Home Mail Act-On Videos | TextExpander TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky Automatically Add Recipient's Name to Email with TextExpander — MacSparky Scheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for Gmail Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics — MacSparky Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport Calendly - Scheduling appointments and meetings is super easy with Calendly. Acuity Online Appointment Scheduling Virtual Receptionist & Live Call Answering Service | Ruby Receptionists Free Audio Conferencing | FreeConferenceCall.com <a href="https
Mon, March 05, 2018
Presentation Workflows
Presentations are on our mind this week as Katie and David both prepare for talks at the ABA Techshow. We discuss workflows for planning a presentation, tips for making your slides, getting ready for the big day, dealing with nerves, and making sure your presentation goes off without a hitch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up - Wed, Mar 7, 2018 Presentations — MacSparky Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images, Vectors, Footage | Depositphotos You're Mac — MacSparky Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking MindNode OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Google Slides Haiku Deck: Presentation Software and Online Presentation Tools Presentation Software | Prezi Slides – Create and share presentations online Comicraft - The World's Greatest Comic Book Fonts <a href="https://kottke.org/12/03/the-rules-of-road-runner-and-wile-e-coyote-cartoons" target=
Mon, February 26, 2018
iOS Settings
There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Grove Technologies : Helping people and businesses unlock the hidden potential of Macs. Use this link for 25% off. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac ABA TECHSHOW 2018 The MacSparky Newsletter Facebook Group - iOS Settings Discussion iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Parental Controls: The Ultimate Guide | iMore Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support eero Plus: Worry Free Wifi Security | eero Family Sharing - Apple Support How to use the Do Not Disturb while driving feature - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is l
Mon, February 19, 2018
Workflows with Rose Orchard
Rose Orchard joins us to discuss her transition from teacher to automator including creating workflows, maximizing efficiency on Mac and iOS, we discuss the Sonos One and the Apple HomePod, travel tips and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets Home | Rosemary Orchard Tweets by Rosemary (@rosemaryorchard) – Twitter Rosemary Orchard (@rosemary_orchard) • Instagram photos and videos Mac Power Users - Home | Facebook Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Pythonista for iOS Amazon.com: HooToo Wireless Travel Router Amazon.com: HooToo USB C Hub With Ethernet, HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, 3 USB ports Amazon WorkSpaces - Virtual Desktops in the Cloud Oracle VM VirtualBox Run Windows Software on Mac with CrossOver | CodeWeavers Parallels: Mac & Windows Virtualization, Manage Mac, VDI & RDS Solutions Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Overcast <a href="https://www.apple.com/homepo
Mon, February 12, 2018
Workflows with Manton Reece
Programmer and entrepreneur Manton Reece is here this week to share how he's using Apple gear to program and run his own business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Manton Reece Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Manton Reece Micro.blog Manton Reece (@manton2) | Twitter Mac Power Users #226: Workflows with Manton Reece Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends Drafts | Agile Tortoise Dropbox Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12 Ulysses Review: Clipstart for Mac organizes video sans flashy features | Ars Technica Stripe.com - Payment processing for internet businesses Marketing Automation - Sell More Stuff | MailChimp Baremetrics: Subscription Analytics & Insights for Stripe, Braintree, Recurly and more! Acorn 6 | Full Featured Photo Editor for the Mac Transmit 5 Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group <a href="https://paw.cl
Mon, February 05, 2018
Consuming Content
David and Katie revisit our workflows for consuming digital (and some analog) content. We discuss keeping up with blogs, magazines, books, spoken word, movies, television, news, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code MPU for $30 off your contact lenses Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite Facebook Overhauls News Feed to Focus on What Friends and Family Share - The New York Times How to use Twitter lists The Case for RSS — MacSparky Reeder 3 on the App Store Unread: RSS Reader on the App Store Feedly Instapaper Keep a reading list in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Texture - Unlimited Access To 200+ Digital Magazines Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Amazon.com: Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Cooker Which Kindle should you buy? - Six Colors <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQ
Sun, January 28, 2018
John Siracusa Workflows and the Future of the Mac
John Siracusa returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about his favorite workflows and apps. We also spend some time getting John's opinion about where the Mac is and where it is heading. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #237: Catching Up with John Siracusa - Relay FM Tweets by John Siracusa (@siracusa) – Twitter Hypercritical Accidental Tech Podcast Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM John Siracusa | Ars Technica Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12 Google Photos - All your photos organized and easy to find Online Data Backup | Offsite, Onsite & Cloud | Crashplan Peter principle - Wikipedia Google Docs ARM architecture - Wikipedia Power Mac G5 - Wikipedia Campo Santo - Firewatch Edith Finch The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch™ home gaming system and Wii U™
Mon, January 22, 2018
MPU+: This is What I Got
Katie shares her struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares his workflow changes related to OmniFocus defer dates and his hyper-scheduling experiment. We answer listener questions relating to photo albums on the Apple TV, how we're using Evernote today, and tech organization. We follow-up new developments in home automation, scheduling, Qi Charging and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Facebook: Mac Power Users Podcast Group Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Backing Off Defer Dates: An OmniFocus Experiment — MacSparky OmniFocusField Guide — MacSparky OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Crucial MX500 250GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD iCloud: Use iCloud Photo Library on your Apple TV How to Use iCloud Photos as a Screensaver on Apple TV Magic Fireplace on the App Store Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote Am
Sun, January 14, 2018
iPad Productivity
In this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dropbox iCloud - iCloud Drive - Apple Eternal Storms Software - Yoink for Mac and iPad Yoink and Gladys, two great new iOS 11 shelf apps | Cult of Mac Gladys — BRU.BUILD The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone Scheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for Gmail Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Dragon NaturallySpeaking - world's best-selling speech recognition software | Nuance Meet the Grammarly Mobile Keyboard for iOS | Grammarly Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Remember The Milk: Online to-do list and task management <a href="https://culturedcode.com/thin
Sun, January 07, 2018
Stephen Hackett Returns
Stephen Hackett returns to Mac Power Users to talk about his transition into video production, Internet automation, his home studio, audio and video gear, a new iMac and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Postbox : The Power Email App Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 512 Pixels Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter Stephen Hackett - Relay FM Mac Power Users #235: Workflows with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM Mac Power Users #331: Stephen Hackett: Collector of Macs - Relay FM Free Agents #25: Breadcrumb of My Life, with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM 512 Pixels - YouTube Sales CRM & Pipeline Management Software | Pipedrive Trello Where work happens | Slack Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Google Sheets - create and edit spreadsheets online, for free. Remember The Milk: Online to-do list and task management To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group OmniFocus — MacSparky eero Plus: Worry Free Wifi Security | eero <a href="
Sun, December 31, 2017
2017: A Pretty Good Year
As we wrap up 2017 we take a look back at the workflows that worked for us in 2017 including paperless practice, writing workflows, cloud storage, hiring help and more. We also discuss the practices we intend to change in 2018, and gaze into the crystal ball and look at what we may expect from Apple in the year to come. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Color Duplex Scanner for Mac and PC DocumentSnap: Going Paperless And The Paperless Office Paperless — MacSparky Automatically OCR PDFs with Hazel and PDFPen (2017 Edition) — Katie Floyd Ulysses Grammarly Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Hazel — MacSparky Dropbox The State of Cloud Syncing and Collaboration — MacSparky How to add a family member to a shared iCloud storage plan in iOS 11 | iMore Harvest iPad Pro - Smart Keyboard - Apple Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Amazon.com: Ring Video Doorbell Pro <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NW31YSE?tag=klf-20"
Sun, December 24, 2017
Workflows with Alex Cox
This week Alex Cox from Cards Against Humanity shares her favorite hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done ranging from high-end video production to entertaining cats. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MDM Deals - Find great apps at great prices with a free daily curation of fantastic deals on fantastic apps & movies! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Do By Friday Tweets by Alexandra Coxmas 🎄 (@AlexCox) – Twitter Tweets by Do By Friday (@dobyfriday) – Twitter Top Scallops Pop Culture Collectible Figures | Sideshow Collectibles Cards Against Humanity Tabletop Deathmatch Steve Jobs Legendary Inventor Sixth Scale Figure by Damtoys | Sideshow Collectibles Home - PodCon Cards Against Humanity Saves America Cards Against Humanity - Chicago Offices - Office Snapshots Final Cut Pro X - Apple iZotope | Audio Plug-in Software for Music & Post Production Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Stu
Sun, December 17, 2017
Holiday Tech
"Deck the Halls with Ones and Zeroes." In this episode, Katie and David break down all the ways to use your technology for the holidays including smart decorations, streaming audio (and David's Yule playlist), managing parties with tech, recommended family-friendly Apple TV games, David's holiday card production workflow and Katie's envelope hacks, tracking gift giving, and setting up your network for visiting relatives and friends. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David's Yule Playlist David's carefully curated list of holiday-themed jazz for Apple Music. iHome ISP6X Wi-FI Smart Plug Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug iHome iSP100B12TX iSP100 Wifi Outdoor Smart Plug, Water Resistant Ring Video Doorbell Pro Elgato Eve Door & Window - Wireless Contact Sensor LUTRON PD-3PCL-WH Caseta Wireless Plug-In Smart Lamp Dimmer Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring Lutron Electronics, Inc. - Dimmers And Lighting Controls Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue <a href="https
Mon, December 11, 2017
Revisiting Emergency Preparedness
David and Katie revisit the topic of emergency preparedness. This can include everything from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness, technology failures and even happy emergencies. We share our for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code MPU10 to save $10 on a new subscription Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #269: Emergency Preparedness for Geeks - Relay FM The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies: Wirecutter Reviews | A New York Times Company Mobile Apps | American Red Cross Dark Sky Weather on the App Store Florida Storms on the App Store QuakeFeed Earthquakes on the App Store QuakeWatch: Latest Earthquakes on the App Store Amazon.com: Anker Astro E1 Compact Portable Charger Amazon.com: Anker 20100mAh Portable Charger PowerCore Amazon.com: Skiva CB137 USBLink Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Sync Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector Q-Kit - Travel Accessorie
Sun, December 03, 2017
Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Game developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU10 to save $10 on a new subscription". Fracture Bring your photos to life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’. Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shahid Kamal Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) | Twitter shahidkamal.com Remaster - Relay FM Amazon.com: Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard Metal 2 - Apple Developer TOM BIHN - Travel Bags - Laptop Bags - Backpacks - Totes Creative England - Wikipedia Ulysses Get focused. Get started. – iA Scrivener | Literature & Latte ★reeder In Search Of The Perfect Writing Font – iA Amazon.com: USA Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 Keyboard Filco Keyboards Keyboardio: heirloom-grade keyboards for serious typists CHERRY: Innovation at Your Fingertips Deep Work: Rules for
Mon, November 27, 2017
MPU+: It's Okay To Enjoy Both
Gabe Weatherhead joins David and Katie to talk about his months-long experiment with the iPad Pro. We also tackle listener questions on dealing with spam, scheduling appointments, hard drive best practices, finding deals, traveling with a Mac, and Katie shares her thoughts on Star Trek Discovery. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to get 10% off your purchase of Timing Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Hoodie and Glow T-Shirt Macdrifter The Mac Still Feels Like Home The best laptop ever made – Marco.org iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store Amazon.com: FRTMA Magnetic Sleeve for Apple Pencil MyScript Nebo on the App Store GoodNotes 4 on the App Store The Increasingly Rare iPad Deal Killers — MacSparky SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, Postbox, and more Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Device-Framed Screenshots in Workflow Redux Amazon price tracker, Amaz
Mon, November 20, 2017
2017 Geek Gift Guide
Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Balance Open : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: The MPU Hoodie and Glow T-Shirt are available for a limited time and shipping in time for the holidays to most locations. Order before December 3rd! We’re very excited about these high quality Tees and Hoodies and have worked with our production parter for lower International shipping rates. Get them while they’re hot: https://cottonbureau.com/people/mac-power-users Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro digital graphic drawing tablet for Mac Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Lutron Caseta Wireless Pico Remote for Audio, Works with Sonos Classic Mac Apple Watch Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Smart Lock Kwikset 909 SmartCode Electronic Deadbolt <a href="https://w
Mon, November 13, 2017
More iPhone Photography with Austin Mann
Austin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Austin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Travel Photographer — Austin Mann iPhone X Camera Review: Guatemala — Austin Mann Austin Mann (@austinmann) | Twitter Austin Mann (@austinmann) • Instagram photos and videos Peak Design | Gear For Creative, Adventurous People Glif – Studio Neat iPhone X: Cases, Battery Cases, and Lenses | Moment Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod Amazon.com: DJI Phone Camera Gimbal OSMO Amazon.com: Anker Wireless Charger Charging Pad iPhone 8 Plus Camera Review: India — Austin Mann Cortex Camera on the App Store Amazon.com : Lume Cube Photography Amazon.com: Anker 40W/8A 5-Port USB Charger Amazon.com: AmazonBasics
Sun, November 05, 2017
Workflows with _David Smith
App developer and business owner "Underscore" David Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: David Smith Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David Smith (@_DavidSmith) | Twitter Under the Radar - Relay FM Developing Perspective MacBook Pro - Apple iMac Pro - Apple Dropbox Irradiated Software - SizeUp - The Missing Window Manager Watch - Apple Xcode - Apple Developer Photoshop Sketch - The digital design toolkit TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X Soulver | Acqualia Excel 2016 by Microsoft - Spreadsheet Software | Office Pivot table - Wikipedia OmniFocus -
Mon, October 30, 2017
Home Automation with Robert Spivack
The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices, This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Robert Spivack Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership DoItForMe.Solutions Tweets by DoItForMe.Solutions (@DIFM_Solutions) – Twitter Tweets by Robert Spivack (@SpivR) – Twitter Robert Spivack (@spivr) • Instagram photos and videos Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Lutron Pico Remote Control for Audio, Sonos Endorsed iOS - Home - Apple Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store Zigbee - Wikipedia Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue SmartThings. Add a little smartness to your things. Iris by Lowe’s Simplifies Smart Home Management Nest All-new Echo (2nd Generation) Z-Wave - Wikipedia</a
Mon, October 23, 2017
More Big Questions
It's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: It's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone Preorder Lessons Learned — Liss is More iPhone X - Apple iPhone 8 - Apple Buy and Sell Used Cell Phones and Electronics | Gazelle AppleCare - Apple All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd KRACK - Wikipedia Kensington Expert Wireless Presenter with Green Laser Pointer and Cursor Control (K72426AM) HomePod - Apple All-new Echo (2nd Generation) with improved sound, powered by Dolby, and a new design - Charcoal Fabric Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems <a h
Mon, October 16, 2017
Four Things
To celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Balance : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp For Girls - Help Us Expand to 3 New Cities Membership - Relay FM Facebook Mac Power Users - Home Top Four - Relay FM Macintosh 128K - Wikipedia iMac (Intel-based) - Wikipedia macOS - Wikipedia Apple AirPods - Wikipedia MacBook Air - Wikipedia iOS 11 - Wikipedia Apple Watch - Wikipedia Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Amazon.com: Sonos Play:1 Amazon.com: Sonos PLAYBAR TV Soundbar Fujitsu ScanSnap - For your productive, mobile, paperless, efficient life Amazon.com: Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap Docume
Sun, October 08, 2017
Workflows with Merlin Mann
This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff". This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff". Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) | Twitter macsparky Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Mac Power Users #46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - Relay FM Mac Power Users #91: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - Relay FM Mac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns - Relay FM Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back - Relay FM Mac Power Users #257: Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI - Relay FM Geekbench 4 - Cross-Platform Benchmark Amazon K760 Merlin's Keyboard Editorial for iOS Drafts | Agile Tortoise Discover IFTTT and Applets - IFTTT The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone <a href
Mon, October 02, 2017
Creating 60 More Mac Tips
Brett Terpstra joins us to discuss his new eBook and video series with David Sparks - 60 Tips Volume 2 and the revision to their original 60 Tips book. We discuss the new book and the workflows they used to create it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp Compendium 2017 on the App Store 60 Mac Tips, V1 — MacSparky 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky 60 Mac Tips, Volume 2 by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra on iBooks 60 Mac Tips, Volume 1 by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra on iBooks macOS High Sierra - Apple macOS High Sierra Review: A Modern Snow Leopard? – 512 Pixels Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port Safari 11 Released for macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan - Mac Rumors Vimeo | The high-quality home for video hosting and watching on Vimeo Quip Video editing and screen recording Software | Telestream ScreenFlow <a href="https://www
Sun, September 24, 2017
More on iOS 11 and High Sierra
In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Interview: Apple’s Craig Federighi answers some burning questions about Face ID | TechCrunch The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 200, With Special Guest Craig Federighi iOS 11 - Apple macOS High Sierra - Apple Apple File System - Wikipedia Swift Playgrounds - Apple iOS - Siri - Apple Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support iCloud - Family Sharing - Apple Metal (API) - Wikipedia
Sun, September 17, 2017
Apple Announcements and iOS 11 on the iPad
David and Katie run down Apple's September 12th announcements including the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We also begin our discussion of iOS 11 starting with the best features for iPad users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Balance : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - Keynote September 2017 - Apple Apple Watch Series 3 - Apple Apple TV 4K - Apple iPhone 8 - Apple iPhone X - Apple Daring Fireball: Welcome to the Steve Jobs Theater A visit to Apple Park - Six Colors Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular vs GPS-only: What's the difference? | iMore Apple Watch - Battery - Apple Disney Is the Only Major Hollywood Studio Not Backing Apple's Plan to Sell 4K Films at $20 - Mac Rumors Apple TV Finally Enters the 4K Realm, but It’ll Cost You - TidBITS Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote iPhone X vs. iPhone 8: how to pick between them - The Verge With A11 Bionic, Apple
Sun, September 10, 2017
MPU+: It's Called Hermes
In this feedback episode, Katie and David cover listener questions, must-have iOS utilities, tagging, automation, and more feedback. Finally, we discuss the Apple iPhone event scheduled for September 12. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group Celebrating 25 years of making outstanding productivity apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Victor Medina Links and Show Notes: In this feedback episode, Katie and David cover listener questions, must-have iOS utilities, tagging, automation, and more feedback. Finally, we discuss the Apple iPhone event scheduled for September 12. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership victormedina (@victormedina) | Twitter Make It Last: How To Get, and Keep, Your Legal Ducks in a Row: Victor J. Medina: 9781534850057: Amazon.com: Books Make It Last: Ensuring Your Nest Egg Is Around as Long As You Are: Victor J. Medina Esq.: 9781523977345: Amazon.com: Books CreateSpace: Self Publishing and Free Distribution for Books, CD, DVD How To Write a Book Planning Worksheet Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) Audio Transcription Services: MP3s, Video and more... CastingWords MacTrack Legal | Tech conference for Mac-loving Lawyers Consumer Next Steps | Crashplan Backblaze – The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Arq Backup | Cloud Backup for Mac and Windows | Encrypted Online Backup <a href="https://www.ba
Mon, September 04, 2017
Workflows with Dan Moren, the Novelist
Dan Moren drops in to chat about his experience publishing his first novel. We talk about all aspects of writing a book, including planning, writing, finding and working with a publisher and marketing his book after publication. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Dan Moren Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dan Moren Dan Moren (@dmoren) | Twitter Mac Power Users #249: Tech and the Family - Relay FM Connected Apple Family, The: Discover the Rich Apple Ecosystem of the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV | Peachpit The Caledonian Gambit | Dan Moren Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows Mac Power Users #338: Scrivener and Ulysses - Relay FM Mac Power Users #15: Scrivener - Relay FM The Incomparable | Sons of Caledonia (Episode 354) Dan Moren - Çingleton 2011 on Vimeo Writer Beware® - SFWA Cover story and Q&A | Dan Moren Audiobook, signed bookplates, and reviews | Dan Moren <a href="https://ww
Sun, August 27, 2017
2017 Developer Roundtable
In this episode, prominent App developers Ken Case, Greg Scown, and Dave Teare join us to talk about the future of macOS and iOS along with a few thoughts on the software business in 2017. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Ken Case , Greg Scown , and Dave Teare Links and Show Notes: In this episode, prominent App developers Ken Case, Greg Scown, and Dave Teare join us to talk about the future of macOS and iOS along with a few thoughts on the software business in 2017. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ken Case (@kcase) | Twitter Greg Scown (@macgreg) | Twitter Dave Teare (@dteare) | Twitter iOS 11 Preview - Apple Drag and Drop - iOS iOS 11's Files app FAQ | iMore TextExpander – Productivity App 1Password The Omni Group Mind Node PDFpen Fracture High Sierra Preview - Apple "Vintage" Apple T-Shirt SaneBox Squarespace <a href="h
Sun, August 20, 2017
Must-Have iOS Utilities
Following-up on our recent episode featuring utilities for the Mac; David and Katie decide to dive deep this week into their must-have utilities for iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #386: Must Have Utilities - Relay FM Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store Ring Video Doorbell 2 Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Nomorobo - Robocall Blocking on the App Store TextTool 2 - Transform Your Text on the App Store Hiya Caller ID and Block on the App Store TextGrabber – Real-Time Capture and QR Code Reader on the App Store Pinpoint – Mark Up Screenshots on the App Store Mactracker on the Mac App Store Annotable — Image Annotation & Markup Tool on the App Store AnyFont on the App Store <a href="ht
Sun, August 13, 2017
Workflows with Artist Jason Kimes
Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Fracture Bring your photos to life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Jason Kimes Links and Show Notes: Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jason's Crouching Man Jason Kimes Jason Kimes (@jakimes) • Instagram photos and videos Jason Kimes (@jakimes) | Twitter Adonit Dash 3 Procreate for iPad GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program Autodesk ReMake 3D Modeling Software | Autodesk
Mon, August 07, 2017
Tagging with Terpstra
Brett Terpstra (drink!) joins David and Katie this week to talk about the state of tagging on Mac and iOS. We discuss uses of tags, developing a tagging scheme, what you can do with tags, the turbulent history and hopefully bright future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #45: Finding Files and Tagging - Relay FM BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra (@ttscoff) | Twitter Some suggestions for better tagging - BrettTerpstra.com How to Tag Documents in Files App in iOS 11 on iPhone and iPad OS X: Tags help you organize your files - Apple Support Mavericks and Tagging - BrettTerpstra.com On sorting, tagging and other nerdery - BrettTerpstra.com Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software 3 Ways to Use OS X Tags for Better Search - Alfred Blog Default Folder X LaunchBar 6 Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers </h
Sun, July 30, 2017
The Mac-Based Small Business
Katie is about to celebrate her one-year business anniversary. In this episode, she shares the hardware, software, and workflows she's using to pull it off. There are also a few hippie parts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Katie is about to celebrate her one-year business anniversary. In this episode, she shares the hardware, software, and workflows she's using to pull it off. There are also a few hippie parts. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #272 Free Agents - Relay FM Evernote Quiet: The Power of Introverts Paperless by David Sparks Eero Ruby Receptionists What Do the Different 'Star Trek' Uniform Colors Mean? Domain Names | Hover Build a Website - Squarespace Dropbox Business ScanSnap iX500 Scanner Scanner Pro Scanner App & Fax Hazel 1Password <a hr
Thu, July 27, 2017
MPU+: Don't Put Your Keyboard in the Dishwasher
In this bonus episode, David and Katie chat with Apple Distinguished Educator and Musician Shirantha Beddage. We also answer questions on a variety of topics including lightning protection, starting a blog, how much iMac to buy, OCR accuracy, and follow up on Home Tech, must-have utilities and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. Audible : You can’t make more time, but you can make the most of it. Start your free trial today. Setapp : Pay one monthly fee and get access to the best Mac software around 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Shirantha Beddage Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shirantha Beddage Shirantha Beddage (@BeddageMusic) | Twitter Apple Distinguished Educators | The ADE Community Education - Apple Distinguished Educator GoodNotes 4 - Notes & PDF on the App Store Amazon.com: Logitech C615 1080p Camera DwayneCam on the Mac App Store Clips - A New Video App - Apple Amazon.com: APC PNET1GB ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector Amazon.com: Lightning Surge Protector Coaxial Cable: Electronics Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector Cocoatech – Makers of Path Finder Black Fog Interactive > TextTool 2 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IOUD186?tag=klf-20" target="_bl
Sun, July 23, 2017
Workflows with Rene Ritchie
iMore Editor in Chief Rene Ritchie joins the Mac Power Users this week to share his favorite tools, apps, and workflows for getting work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Rene Ritchie Links and Show Notes: iMore Editor in Chief Rene Ritchie joins the Mac Power Users this week to share his favorite tools, apps, and workflows for getting work done. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership CMD-D|Masters of Automation iMore | Learn more. Be more. Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) | Twitter Quebec French profanity What is HEIF: Guide to new image format replacing JPEG in iOS 11 - Macworld UK Mac Power Users - 1Password Pokémon Go: The Ultimate Guide | iMore Trello The Omni Group Notes for Mac: Notes overview Daylite by Marketcircle Glif – Studio Neat Dragon Professional Individual for Mac Dragon Anywhere - Profesional-Grade Mobile Dictation App | Nuance SaneBox <a href="https://flexibits.com/fantastical" target="_
Mon, July 17, 2017
Must Have Utilities
Katie and David share some of their favorite utilities for Mac users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM Facebook: What Utilities are "must have"? Amphetamine on the Mac App Store Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plu CleanMyMac 3: The Best Mac Cleanup App for OS X Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control Default Folder X Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN iStat Menus Reflector 2 Mac Features | Mirror, stream, record and more. Aptonic - Dropzone 3 The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS EasyEnvelopes | Ambrosia Software, Inc. PopClip for Mac Contacts Cleaner on the
Mon, July 10, 2017
Workflows with Kelly Guimont
Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Kelly Guimont (@verso) | Twitter Kelly Guimont, Author at The Mac Observer Kelly Guimont | The Incomparable Drafts | Agile Tortoise Drafts Screencasts | Agile Tortoise Capture what’s on your mind | Evernote Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 MarsEdit 3 - Desktop blog editing for the Mac. Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | macOS | Windows | iOS Leatherman - Micra, Keychain Size Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander Social Media Marketing & Management Dashboard - Hootsuite Buffer - A Smarter Way to Share on Social Media GE 100-watt Single Pole 3-way White Rocker Indoor Light Switch <a h
Mon, July 03, 2017
Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette
JF Brissette joins Katie and David to talk about the state of Screencasting on Mac and iOS, discusses the importance and uses of Screencasting, tools of the trade as well as tips and tricks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: J.F. Brissette Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jean-François B. (@jfbrsstt) | Twitter Trainers - Jean-François Brissette - macProVideo.com macProVideo.com - Streaming Tutorial-Videos & HD Training Downloads for Audio, Graphics, & Video Editing Software ScreenCastsOnline Late Night With David Pogue - Macworld 2010 - YouTube Mac Power Users #74: Workflows with Don McAllister - Relay FM Mac Power Users #188: Video and Magazine Production with Don McAllister - Relay FM Screen Recording, Screencasting and Video Editing Software | ScreenFlow ScreenFlow 6 on the Mac App Store Tapes: Screencast Sharing on the Mac App Store How to use QuickTime Player - Apple Support How to record parts of your Mac screen with QuickTime Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone </h5
Sun, June 25, 2017
More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos
Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also talk music apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also share some of their favorite apps for making music. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Teddy Svoronos – Program Evaluation, Teaching, Technology, Intrigue. Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) | Twitter Keynote - Apple Mac Power Users #319: Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos - Relay FM OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Numbers - Apple Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. Teddy's Numbers Spreadsheet for Presentation Timing There is also a link for using this data in Workflow in the document. Live interactive audience participation | Poll Everywhere Perfect Web Browser - Extraordinary Web Browser for iOS Plickers Magnetic Sleeve for Apple
Mon, June 19, 2017
Home Automation Update
Katie and David review the current state of Home Automation and the technology they use in their homes. We also talk about our new iPads and wrap-up WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership How to Get Started with TextExpander for Teams iPad Pro - Apple Dash Sleeve for iPad Pro Amazon.com: iPad Pro 10.5 Case - MoKo Translucent Slim Hard Plastic Bumper Protector / Back Cover for Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Inch 2017 Tablet, Clear (Compatible with iPad Pro Official Smart keyboard): Computers & Accessories WWDC Reflections and Future Hopes — MacSparky A Little iPad Productivity with iOS 11 — MacSparky What's New in HomeKit - WWDC 2017 - Videos - Apple Developer Apple Opens Up HomeKit Platform To Make Smart Product Development Easier - Mac Rumors D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD Camera Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit Apple HomeKit Automation Devices Now Compatible with MyQ - Chamberlain New home, New Tech — Katie Floyd <a href="https://katiefloyd.com/blog/
Fri, June 09, 2017
WWDC 2017
With David in San Jose, he gives us a "boots on the ground" perspective of WWDC and we discuss the latest announcements from Apple's Developer conference. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: We're releasing this show early due to the timeliness of the announcements. We'll return to our regular production schedule with our next episode on June 19th. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - WWDC Keynote, June 2017 - Apple WWDC 2017 - Videos - Apple Developer Amazon.com: Prime Video: Amazon Video The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 193, Live From WWDC 2017 Insight on Apple from Craig Federighi — MacSparky iOS 11 Tidbits: Customizable Control Center, One-Handed Keyboard, Type to Siri and More - Mac Rumors CMD-D|Masters of Automation AltConf 2017 Planet of the Apps — Watch on Apple Music. Steve Jobs Introduces the iPod Hi-Fi - YouTube Gazelle - Trade in Your Old iPad For Cash watchOS 4 Preview - Apple macOS High Sierra Preview - Apple MacBook Pro - Apple MacBook - Apple <a href="https://www.ap
Sun, June 04, 2017
MPU+: Maybe this will be obsolete tomorrow
Ed Cormany joins us to talk about regular expressions, how it works and practical applications. On the eve of WWDC, we also cover lots of listener feedback including photo scanning, switching from Windows to iOS, privacy and the IOT, shared photo libraries and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Ed Cormany Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Facebook Group Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V600 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner - Corded: Electronics Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V550 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner with 6400 dpi (B11B210201): Electronics Amazon.com: Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap Document Scanner (PA03656-B305): Electronics ScanDigital | Photo Scanning, VHS to DVD, 8mm Conversion and More! Download iCloud for Windows - Apple Support Pocket Casts Parental Controls & Internet Filtering. — Circle with Disney. Internet. Reimagined.™ Amazon Echo - Amazon Official Site - Alexa-Enabled A Murder Case Tests Alexa's Devotion to Your Privacy | WIRED Lima – The
Sun, May 28, 2017
Workflows with Liana Lehua
Liana Lehua shares her hardware and software setup, apps, and workflow for television production. We also share our hopes and dreams for iOS 11 and other Apple products at this year's WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Liana Lehua Links and Show Notes: Liana Lehua shares her hardware and software setup, apps, and workflow for television production. We also share our hopes and dreams for iOS 11 and other Apple products at this year's WWDC. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership WWDC Tickets App Camp for Girls Meet-up Bokeh Movie The Tavis Smiley Show Radio Shack TRS-80 Pixel, Phone by Google Google Voice Trello Zapier Airmail Drafts Ulysses WordPress Notability High Tail Adobe Creative Cloud <a href="https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.htm
Sun, May 21, 2017
More iOS Hidden Features
Clayton Morris returns to join Katie and David in sharing more underutilized iOS features, tips, and tricks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Guest Starring: Clayton Morris Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Clayton Morris Clayton Morris (@ClaytonMorris) | Twitter Mac Power Users #361: Hidden iOS Features with Clayton Morris - Relay FM How to Create an Archived iTunes Backup - Mac Rumors How to save and back up your Health data on Apple Watch | iMore Apple offers extended three year repair program for iPad Pro Smart Keyboards w/ sticking keys & other ‘functional’ issues | 9to5Mac Gboard — a new keyboard from Google on the App Store TextExpander + Keyboard on the App Store Copied – Copy and Paste Everywhere on the App Store MyScript Stylus - Handwriting Keyboard on the App Store How to correct Siri's pronunciation | Macworld Call the plumber: How to t
Sun, May 14, 2017
Audio Media Managment
This week David and Katie take a good look at dealing with audio on your Apple gear. Topics include traditional music management, the best streaming services and why David loves them, podcast management, and playing audio in your car and home. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Links and Show Notes: This week David and Katie take a good look at dealing with audio on your Apple gear. Topics include traditional music management, the best streaming services and why David loves them, podcast management, and playing audio in your car and home. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iTunes - Apple Steve Jobs keynote - Digital Hub Speech Apple Music iTunes Match Life Size R2-D2 Taylor Swift vs. Apple Music Swinsian Smile Software Spotify Pixelmator Playlist Machinery Amazon Music Amazon Echo Dot Pandora Radio <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InEAjJphrgk" target="_blank
Mon, May 08, 2017
Notifications!
Myke Hurley joins Katie and David to discuss notifications. We discuss how notifications have become a problem, dealing with distractions and wrangling the various notifications to optimize our devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Myke Hurley - Relay FM Mac Basics: Notifications keep you informed - Apple Support Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support How to use Notification Center on iPhone and iPad | iMore Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac App Camp For Girls Screencast: Wrangling Notifications — MacSparky Unroll.me Service Faces Backlash Over a Widespread Practice: Selling User Data - The New York Times Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug FruitJuice - Active Battery Health and Monitoring on the Mac App Store Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store</
Mon, May 01, 2017
More Big Questions
This week David and Katie cover some big questions including the Workflow app, secure cloud storage, email sharing, moving data, managing your network, and how they scan. Also, we learn that under no circumstances will David get access to Katie's Synology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU". PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: This week David and Katie cover some big questions including the Workflow app, secure cloud storage, email sharing, moving data, managing your network, and how they scan. Also, we learn that under no circumstances will David get access to Katie's Synology. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Katie Floyd (@katiefloyd) • Instagram photos and videos David really loves Star Wars Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Workflow — MacSparky Using Workflow with Multiple Apps — MacSparky A Long Sunset for Workflow — MacSparky Canvas #22: Workflow - The Basics - Relay FM Ulysses Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Synology Inc. Lima – The first Cloud that respects your privacy My Cloud Mirror - Western Digital (WD) </h
Sun, April 23, 2017
iPad Sensei - Federico Viticci
We catch up with Federico to discuss how he became an "iPad Guy", some of his favorite tips, tricks, and workflows on iOS, where there's still room for improvement, the future of iOS and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Federico Viticci (@viticci) | Twitter MacStories Club MacStories Connected - Relay FM Remaster - Relay FM Canvas - Relay FM App Stories Canopy – Studio Neat Amazon.com: Apple Magic Keyboard DEVONthink To Go — Your iOS companion to DEVONthink for Mac Notebooks - Your unique notebook on iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC iPad Diaries: Working with Zip Archives – MacStories iPhone and iPad file manager | Video Player | Download Files Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store Apple Acquires Workflow – MacStories <a href="https://www.
Sun, April 16, 2017
Home Tech Support
A lot of Mac Power Users find themselves transformed into the job of IT manager for friends, family, and even co-workers. In this episode we dive deep on the best IT management tools how to get (and get out) of that job. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: A lot of Mac Power Users find themselves transformed into the job of IT manager for friends, family, and even co-workers. In this episode we dive deep on the best IT management tools how to get (and get out) of that job. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support NewerTech 14-Piece Portable Toolkit: All the Tools You Need WiFi Explorer Titanium Software - Home CleanMyMac 3: The Best Mac Cleanup App for OS X. Get a Cleaner Mac in Minutes. More Software - The Omni Group DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Sun, April 09, 2017
Workflows with Dr. Drang
Our favorite snowman returns! We discuss the evolving definition of "pro" and "power user" as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses for Keyboard maestro, managing Apple Mail and the Doc dives into the iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Guest Starring: Dr. Drang Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership And now it’s all this And now it’s all this Dr. Drang (@drdrang) | Twitter Mac Power Users #95: Engineering Workflows with Dr. Drang - Relay FM Mac Power Users #95: Engineering Workflows with Dr. Drang - Relay FM Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Sublime Text: The text editor you'll fall in love with Dr. Drang (@drdrang) | Twitter macsparky Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Macdrifter Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X The Safari 6 URL crisis - All this MailMate Dervish Software | MailHub Dervish Software | MailHub FastMail: Professional email hosting Project Jupy
Sun, April 02, 2017
MPU+: A Smoking Presentation
There is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentation was smoking hot. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: There is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentation was smoking hot. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Brave Software | Building a Better Web * Boards | Trello TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander Dragon Professional Individual for Mac, v6 - Put your voice to work | Nuance BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac When Can We Meet? | Rick Austin Moleskine ® - Timepage Week Calendar Planner. Group meeting planning made simple. Dash Mounts, Dashboard Mounts for Cell Phones - ProClip USA Gaia GPS | Topo Maps and Hiking Trails App for iPhone, iPad, and Android Mobile Apps | Navionics Mobile FliteDeck and FliteDeck Pro | EFB Charts & Apps | Jeppesen Pinbox - Map Your World INRIX Traffic Maps, Routes & Alerts on th
Mon, March 27, 2017
Automation with Sal Soghoian
Sal Soghoian, the father of automation on the Mac, joins Katie and David to discuss the state of Mac an iOS automation. Sal discusses the history of Automation on the Mac, the possibilities for Automation on iOS and the tools and languages available to put the power in the hands of the user. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Sal Soghoian Links and Show Notes: Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Workflow.app being acquired by Apple Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sal Soghoian Sal Soghoian - Wikipedia Sal Soghoian Sal - MacOSXAutomation macautomation Otto the Automator (@MACAUTOMATION) | Twitter macOS Automation App Extensions Are Not a Replacement for User Automation – MacStories MacScripter iWork and Automation Dictation Commands New Automation Features in OS X Yosemite Omni Group Automation Looking Back, Looking Ahead—2017 Edition - The Omni Group Testing OmniGraffle 7.3's built-in JavaScript automation - OmniGraffle / OmniGraffle AppleScript - The Omni Group Forums <
Sun, March 19, 2017
Workflows with Composer Michael Whalen
Emmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he's been making music with Apple technology since 1984. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Michael Whalen Links and Show Notes: Emmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he's been making music with Apple technology since 1984. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Michael Whalen (composer) - Wikipedia Michael's Website Wayne's Computer Amy Robbins-Wilson Bob Magnusson - Wikipedia Arturia - Synclavier V Wolfgang Palm - PPG Apps MorphWiz - Wizdom Music Model 15 App | Moog Music Inc Michael's new Album, Dream Cycle on Amazon Photos of Michael's Studio ▶ Step By Step (Featuring Tommy Hill) in Michael Whalen: "The Basement Songs" 1986-1988
Mon, March 13, 2017
Living in a Tin Foil Hat World
Security and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. David and Katie put on our tin foil hats for this episode and discuss some of the best practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Note: This episode was recorded before the recent "Vault 7" leak. We will cover that topic in the MPU+ show in two weeks. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Two Factor Auth List Install Google Authenticator - Accounts Help Two-Factor Authentication • Authy Use 1Password as an authenticator for sites with two-factor authentication - 1Password Support How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking | WIRED Security - 1Password AgileBits Blog | Three layers of encryption keeps you safe when SSL/TLS fails Secure email: ProtonMail is free encrypted email. Mail for Mac: Sign or encrypt messages for increased security How to encrypt your email | Macworld Encrypting Email on the Mac Is Surprisingly Easy - The Mac Observer Secure Messaging Scorecard | Electronic Frontier Foundation Apple logs every iPhone user’s text message contacts, new leak claims – BGR <a hr
Sun, March 05, 2017
Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt
New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Guest Starring: Michael Hyatt Links and Show Notes: New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Your Virtual Mentor | Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt (@MichaelHyatt) | Twitter macsparky Nuzzel: News and Newsletters for Smart People Nozbe Task Management Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More Encore Episode: A Peek Inside My Toolbox [Podcast] My Top 10 Productivity Hacks [Podcast S07E09] - Michael Hyatt #010: How to Shave 10 Hours Off Your Work Week [Podcast] Slack: Where work happens Use Asana to track your team’s work & manage projects · Asana Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More Freedom: Internet, App and Website Blocker SweetProcess · Document Your Standard Operating Procedures Wit
Mon, February 27, 2017
Catching up with Brett Terpstra
Brett Terpstra is back to that about his gear, his newfound love of the Apple TV and Apple Watch, the state of Automation, Apps for Nerds, and going independent. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership BrettTerpstra.com Mac Power Users #45: Finding Files and Tagging - Relay FM Mac Power Users #81: Workflows with Brett Terpstra - Relay FM Mac Power Users #167: Workflows with Brett Terpstra - Relay FM MPU 081: Workflows with Brett Terpstra Mac Power Users #206: Brett Terpstra *drink* - Relay FM Mac Power Users #287: Automation and More with Brett Terpstra - Relay FM Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 for Computers, Tablets and Smartphones macminicolo: Mac Mini colocation | Mac mini hosting Fibbage | Jackbox Games Fibbage XL on the App Store SketchParty TV | Apple TV Party Game Mobile News Apps | Reuters.com BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg Looking Back, Looking Ahead—2017 Edition - The Omni Group <a href="h
Sun, February 19, 2017
Maps and More
Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Silicon Valley - "It's Apple Maps bad" - YouTube iOS - Maps - Apple Google Maps Free Community-based Mapping, Traffic & Navigation App Transit ETA - ETA 2.1 Tips and Tricks komoot – Cycling and Hiking Maps Welcome | Polarsteps - Automatic Travel Tracker Truck Navigation App | CoPilot Truck Glympse En Route on the App Store MAPS.ME (MapsWithMe), detailed offline maps of the World for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire and BlackBerry Mobile app - Navigon Kenu - Airframe RAM iPhone Mounts Missing Maps - Helping Vulnerable People
Mon, February 13, 2017
The Calendar Show
David and Katie dive deep into calendars and discuss the various cloud calendar services, sharing, calendar apps, best practices, and scheduling services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite OmniFocus — MacSparky iCloud: Calendar overview Business Email and Shared Calendars | Office 365 Google Calendar G Suite – Gmail, Drive, Docs and More FastMail: Professional email hosting How to share or make iCloud calendars public on iPhone and iPad | iMore iCloud: Share a calendar with others Share your calendar with someone - Calendar Help Create and share a group calendar - G Suite Administrator Help Learn how IFTTT works - IFTTT The best apps. Better together. - Zapier - Zapier How to Fight Calendar Spam — MacSparky How to use calendars with Family Sharing | iMore BusyCal <a href
Sun, February 05, 2017
Workflows with IT Specialist Ivan Hemmans
Ivan Hemmans manages Macs, PCs, and a lot of iOS devices. He joins us this week to share some advice for manageing your home and work networks and devices. Ivan also frequently presents and has some great tips for speakers. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get 15% off your first purchase. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Ivan Hemmans Links and Show Notes: Ivan Hemmans manages Macs, PCs, and a lot of iOS devices. He joins us this week to share some advice for manageing your home and work networks and devices. Ivan also frequently presents and has some great tips for speakers. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ivan's Website Ivan's home on the Internet. Ivan Hemmans on Twitter JamF Bushel for Device Management curbi - free parental controls for Android and Apple mobile devices MobileIron - MDM & Enterprise Mobile Solutions SreenFlow Getting Things Done - Amazon Books The Harmony Remote YNAB. Personal Budget & Finance Software for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android TripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip Planner Small Business Cloud Accounting Software Free Trial | FreshBooks <a href="http://www.magiccastle.com/" target="
Mon, January 30, 2017
MPU+: No Other Tea
We answer questions on a variety of topics including sending email later, managing a 16GB iPhone, RSS workflows, and more. We follow-up on DevonThink, the iPad as a Mac replacement, task management, personal cloud and share listener workflows, tips and tricks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Facebook - Mac Power Users Group Mail Act-On Dervish Software | MailHub How to trick your iPhone into freeing up storage space Paparazzi! Screen Capture Software for Windows and Mac | Snagit | TechSmith PDFpen - Edit PDF Files | Smile Software Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service ★reeder Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts Welcome to Feedly Unread – An RSS Reader Reading List — Katie Floyd Smart information management and web research for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Notability by Ginger Labs Lima – The first Cloud
Sun, January 22, 2017
Hidden iOS Features with Clayton Morris
This week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Clayton Morris Links and Show Notes: This week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Ticket Join us in Chicago on March 15! Mac Power Users on ... Facebook!? Join are group and pretend Facebook isn't creepy. Clayton Morris Clayton on Twitter Flic - Camera Roll Management & Photo Deletion PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more PhotoSweeper - Fast and powerful duplicate photo cleaner for the Mac - Overmacs Team Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. 3D Touch is More Useful Than I Thought – Part One Allison Sheridan shows off 3D touch. Samsara Timer on the App Store Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email Sleep++
Mon, January 16, 2017
Workflows with Charles Perry
Charles Perry, one of the organizers of the Release Notes conference, joins us to talk about turning his passion into a business, then a podcast, then a successful conference and the tools and logistics behind all of it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get a free pair of Smarter Dress Socks with your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Guest Starring: Charles Perry Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Mac Power Users Group on Facebook Charles Perry (@DazeEnd) | Twitter Release Notes 2017: Chicago : Conference : Everything But the Code A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes Slack: Where work happens Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic People Pandoc - About pandoc Amazon.com : LifeSpan TR1200-DT5 Treadmill Desk The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right Metakite Software Big Nerd Ranch: Mobile App Development, Training Programming Guides Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Air
Sun, January 08, 2017
Big Questions
Katie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership PhotoSweeper on the Mac App Store Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Photos - Google Photos Prime Photos: Unlimited Photo Storage, Free with Amazon Prime Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive How to move your iTunes library to an external hard drive | iMore Task Management Pain Points – False Urgency — MacSparky Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Mon, January 02, 2017
Gabe Weatherhead Returns
Gabe Weatherhead returns to the show. We discuss OmniFocus Automation, follow-up on DEVONThink, discuss privacy in the wake of cloud services, the iPad as a computer for a child and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Macdrifter TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac The Drafts Inbox for Plain Text Tasks Drafts Screencasts | Agile Tortoise OmniFocus TaskPaper Reference - Support - The Omni Group OmniFocus for iOS Now Automation-Ready - The Omni Group OmniFocus Screencast 1.1 - Automation Sample on Vimeo Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Mac Power Users #356: A Fresh Look at DEVONthink - Relay FM The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business Automatic Pro | Automatic: Connect Your Car to Your Digital Life Airtable Rego — Bookmark you favorite places & routes
Sun, December 25, 2016
Workflows that Worked in 2016
Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership The Apple AirPods After a Day of Use — MacSparky Early Impressions of the Apple AirPods — Katie Floyd Amazon.com : DYMO Label Writer 450 Twin Turbo label printer Amazon.com : DYMO LW USPS Postage Stamp Labels Amazon.com: DYMO LW Mailing Address Labels DYMO Stamps® EasyEnvelopes | Ambrosia Software, Inc. Ulysses OmniFocus — MacSparky OmniFocus Screencast 1.1 - Sparky's Automation Sample Dragon Anywhere Dragon Professional Individual for Mac, v6 Timing App for Mac
Mon, December 19, 2016
A Fresh Look at DEVONthink
Stuart Ingram joins Katie and David to take a fresh look at DEVONthink. We discuss what's new with the service, workflows and organization, machine learning, setup, sync and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Stuart Ingram Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Stuart's DEVONthink series Bare Bones Software | Yojimbo Capture what’s on your mind | Evernote ScreenCastsOnline - SCOM0586 DEVONThink Pro Office [Pt 1] DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies All the flavors of DEVONthink Compare all editions of DEVONthink and DEVONnote for Mac - DEVONtechnologies DEVONthink To Go — Your iOS companion to DEVONthink for Mac - DEVONtechnologies OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group
Sun, December 11, 2016
The iPad as a Mac Replacement
David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Agenda Minder : A meeting is only as good as the agenda. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free expedited shipping. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Use this link or enter code MACPOWER to get $20 off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPad - Apple iPad at Work: David Sparks, Merlin Mann: 9781118100561: Amazon.com: Books Swift Playgrounds - Apple Presentations — MacSparky Canvas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #243: Workflow.app - Relay FM Workflow — MacSparky Drafts | Agile Tortoise Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email - Relay FM Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone
Thu, December 08, 2016
MPU+: A Christmas Wish
Katie and David follow-up on listener questions and feedback. Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, recording Keynote presentations, using WeMo and MyQ with HomeKit and feedback on managing subscriptions, gift ideas and the new MacBook Pro. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Drobo 5C 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage Amazon.com: Drobo 5Dt: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage AutoMounter on the Mac App Store Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Desktop Keyboard K750 for Mac Das Keyboard - The Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Experience for Badasses TechSoup: Power Up Your Social Impact Amazon.com: Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App Amazon.com: BAFX Products IR Repeater - Remote control extender Kit Amazon.com: Powerbeats3 Wireless In-Ear Headphone Amazon.com: VXi BlueParrott B350-XT Bluetooth Headset Use Your Wemo with HomeKit | 40Tech Amazon.com: Anker USB Type-C with Power Delivery 60W Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/priceradar-price-tracker-for/id790926556?mt=8&at=11l5QZ" ta
Sun, December 04, 2016
Setting Up a New Mac
Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pearl RearVision : The wireless backup camera redefined. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU". Links and Show Notes: Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen The Best 4K Monitors (So Far) | The Wirecutter Snapnator: Your MacBook Snap feature is back! — Kickstarter Griffin BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Breakaway Power Cable MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors First Impressions of the 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar — Katie Floyd All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd The Syde Case – WaterField Designs Dash Sleeve for MacBooks and iPads David's new sleeve. Rebuilding A Mac From Scratch — Katie Floyd How to Securely Erase a Mac SSD DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software <a href="https
Mon, November 28, 2016
Workflows with Ian Byrd
Ian Byrd is a former teacher and professional speaker who shares his workflows and tips for giving full-day lectures and workshops, writing, video production and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MacPaw : Get a 30% discount on all of MacPaw’s must-have Mac Apps on Cyber Monday - November 28, 2016! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Byrdseed: Gifted Education Ian Byrd (@ByrdseedGifted) | Twitter Byrdseed Gifted | Facebook Byrdseed.TV: Quick videos for gifted kids. Byrdseed Shopping Center – Byrdseed Store Apple Ad - Middle Seat - YouTube MailChimp Upwork - Hire Freelancers & Get Freelance Jobs Online Slack: Be less busy Keynote - Apple Wireless Presenter R400 Satechi.net Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter ScreenFlow: Screencasting and Video Editing Software Amazon.com: Apogee MiC 96k National Novel Writing Month TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X MarsEdit 3 - Desktop blog editing for the Mac. <a href="http://literatureandlatte.c
Sun, November 20, 2016
2016 Holiday Geek Gift Guide
Katie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU". Links and Show Notes: Katie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Christmas Laser Lights AirPods - Apple Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones The New Nomad Apple Watch Bands — MacSparky Watch - Apple AirPods - Apple Philips Hue LED Starter Kit with 2 Bulbs - White Philips 456194 Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit iOS - Home - Apple All-New Amazon Echo Dot Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) AAXA P300 Pico/Micro LED Projector Amazon.com: LG 27UD58-B 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors Dell Ultra HD 5K Monitor UP2715K 27-Inch Screen <h5
Mon, November 14, 2016
Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin
Shelly Brisbin stops by to talk about Accessibility and gives us a run down of the various Accessibility features and options available on Mac and iOS, how they can be used, what developers can do to make their Apps more accessible and how we can help friends and family use these features. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership ShellyBlog Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter iOS Access for All » Your comprehensive guide to accessibility for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. by Shelly Brisbin Shelly Brisbin - Relay FM Mac Power Users #293: It Kinda Is Rocket Science - Relay FM PhD Physics Student Chelsea Cook joins David and Katie to talk about the state of accessibility on iOS. We discuss Family Sharing and how it may not be right for all families and answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Accessibility - Apple AppleVis | Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products VoiceOver Getting Started Mastering the Macintosh with VoiceOver by Tim Sniffen on iBooks Watching Without Looking | A VoiceOver User's First Month with the Apple Watch by Anna Dresner Handsfree by Christopher Hills & Luis Perez on iBooks iSee - Using various technologies from a
Thu, November 10, 2016
MPU+: A Corn-u-copia of Nerdiness
Katie and David have a lot of feedback this month on the iCloud vs. Dropbox debate, macOS Sierra, more on the new MacBook Pro, and Katie is super-excited about her VESA mount. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Katie and David have a lot of feedback this month on the iCloud vs. Dropbox debate, macOS Sierra, more on the new MacBook Pro, and Katie is super-excited about her VESA mount. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) - Complete WiFi Range Extender and Wireless Router Replacement System, Gigabit Speed, WPA2 Encryption: Launchpad Connecting AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule or Airport Express to your eero network – eero Help Center Life Lite - Your Everyday Light for any Lifestyle by Lume Cube — Kickstarter iCloud Drive not syncing locally | Official Apple Support Communities Dual-pane file manager for Mac - Commander One ExpanDrive for Mac & Windows | SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, S3, OneDrive, Box.com, WebDAV, Swift as Network Drive BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg The best apps. Better together. - Zapier - Zapier The Best 24-inch Monitor | The Wirecutter Amazon.com: Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch Screen
Mon, November 07, 2016
Managing Subscriptions
In this new App economy it seems more and more apps and services are going to a subscription pricing model. We talk about subscription pricing generally, tips for taming your subscriptions and the subscription services we use. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #345: Cloud Wars: iCloud and Dropbox - Relay FM Bobby - Keep track of your subscriptions on the App Store Amazon Prime Mac Power Users #333: The Amazon Lifestyle - Relay FM Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online Overcast trying ads, dark theme now free – Marco.org Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support Music - Apple iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support G Suite – Gmail, Drive, Docs and More Buy Microsoft Office 365 Home & Personal subscriptions Communicate Smarter – TextExpander SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox Dragon Anywhere - Professional-grade dictation app for mobile professionals | Nuance Mac Power Users #281: The state of Siri and Dictation on Mac and iOS - Relay FM <a href="https://1password.com/promo/macpowerusers/?c=MPU" target
Fri, October 28, 2016
New MacBooks!
Katie and David weigh in on Apple's "Hello Again" event and the new MacBooks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David weigh in on Apple's "Hello Again" event and the new MacBooks. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacBook Pro - Apple LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple Tim Cook on Twitter: "Thanks to the talented @sadyspaul for editing an amazing video and being a part of our event today. https://t.co/e36eTkiuPw" Initial Impressions of the Apple AirPods — MacSparky TV - Apple Introducing Microsoft Surface Studio - YouTube Cool product video. Creepy music. Many MacBooks – 512 Pixels MacBook Pro — Reveal - YouTube
Mon, October 24, 2016
Casey Liss: App Programmer
Casey Liss returns to MPU to talk about his new gig, how his Mac and iOS workflows have changed, gear for geek parents and how he uses his Synology NAS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Liss is More Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) - Relay FM Mac Power Users #209: Workflows with Casey Liss - Relay FM Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Desktop Keyboard K750 for Mac - Silver: Electronics Amazon.com: Apple Magic Mouse 2 (MLA02LL/A): Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Apple Magic Keyboard (MLA22LL/A): Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: LG 24UD58-B 24-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor: Computers & Accessories Colloquy: IRC, SILC & ICB Client Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on Mac OS X Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined <a href="http://ta
Sun, October 16, 2016
Cloud Wars: iCloud and Dropbox
Katie and David are joined by David Chartier to discuss whether or not Dropbox and iCloud are up to the task of cloud-based file storage. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: David Chartier Links and Show Notes: Katie and David are joined by David Chartier to discuss whether or not Dropbox and iCloud are up to the task of cloud-based file storage. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David Chartier (@chartier) | Twitter Bit & Pen - A tech distillery Finer Things in Tech – obsessed with productivity and polish iDisk - Wikipedia iDisk was a file hosting service offered by Apple to all MobileMe members that enabled them to store their digital photos, films and personal files on-line so they could be accessed remotely. iCloud Dropbox From Dropbox to iCloud Drive: a review and some thoughts – Finer Things in Tech Quip Cloud File Sharing, File Sync & Online Backup From Any Device | SugarSync Secure File Sharing, Storage, and Collaboration | Box ChronoSync Overview | Econ Technologies Software Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/about/e
Mon, October 10, 2016
MPU+: Hello, Computer
The "Live" show has been renamed MPU+. We discuss what to do with Macs that Sierra has left behind, the problem with "free" software, Network vs. Direct Attached storage, listeners share their feedback on Amazon and tips for using Ulysses and Scrivener. We also learn how to print to PDF from Apple Mail and much more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boom 2 : The Best Volume Booster & Equalizer For Mac 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Use this link or enter code MACPOWER to get $20 off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sierra’s new system requirements – 512 Pixels Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Synology Inc. Fire 7" Tablet at an Incredible Price Spark by Readdle OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Office Lens on the App Store Business Card Reader: Scan & OCR contact manager on the App Store AnyList - The best way to create and share a grocery shopping list. Pixelmator iOS 10: Print to PDF With and Without 3D Touch - The Mac Observer Writing A Novel with Ulysses by David Hewson on iBooks WorkFlowy - Organize your brain. </h
Mon, October 03, 2016
Workflows with Serenity Caldwell
iMore writer and artist Serenity Caldwell joins the Mac Power Users to talk about the iPad, Mac, the new iPhone, and artist workflows. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Serenity Caldwell Links and Show Notes: iMore writer and artist Serenity Caldwell joins the Mac Power Users to talk about the iPad, Mac, the new iPhone, and artist workflows. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Serenity Caldwell - Relay FM Mac Power Users #135: Workflows with Serenity Caldwell - Relay FM Serenity Caldwell (@settern) | Twitter Ren Caldwell (@settern) • Instagram photos and videos All Articles by Serenity Caldwell | iMore Mac Power Users #273: Workflows with Jonathan Mann - Relay FM Amazon.com: Logitech Create Backlit Keyboard Case for iPad Pro iOS 10 is capable: a musical review | iMore Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad Paper & Pencil by FiftyThree LongScreen on the App Store Napkin for OS X - Say it with a picture, skip the 1,000 words iPhone 7 Review: The Age of Fusion | iMore <a href="http://www.filmicpro.com
Mon, September 26, 2016
macOS Sierra
Katie and David dive deep into the new features of macOS Sierra and discuss best practices for upgrading and some major incompatibilities. We also discuss the new watchOS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code SIERRA to get 10% off your first purchase. MacPaw : Get your Mac ready to be upgraded. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership macOS - Apple Sierra Madre Mountains (California) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia macOS Sierra Review: Hey Siri, where did my files go? - Six Colors 6 Photos features that are worth the upgrade to macOS Sierra | Macworld macOS Sierra Review – 512 Pixels Use Siri on your Mac - Apple Support The Talk Show ✪: Live From WWDC 2016, With Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi ScanSnap Compatibility with macOS Sierra - Fujitsu Global MacRumores Buyers Guide Tim Cook Says Apple is 'Very Committed' to the Mac and to 'Stay Tuned' - Mac Rumors Apple Watch - watchOS - Apple Switch your Apple Watch to a new iPhone - Apple Support <a href="http://daringfireball.net/2016/09/apple_watch_series_2_and_watchos_3" tar
Sun, September 18, 2016
iOS 10
Katie and David break down the new iOS 10 update for iPhone and iPad. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David break down the new iOS 10 update for iPhone and iPad. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iOS - iOS 10 - Apple iOS 10: The MacStories Review – MacStories Photos — MacSparky The Talk Show ✪: Live From WWDC 2016, With Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi
Mon, September 12, 2016
GTD Workflows with Mike Williams
Mike Williams, President and CEO of the David Allen Company joins Katie and David to talk about the GTD methodology, the tech he uses to get things done, implementing the 5 steps and common pitfalls and solutions. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Guest Starring: Mike Williams Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mike Williams (@GTDmw) | Twitter Mac Power Users #219: Getting Things Done with David Allen - Relay FM Mac Power Users #254: Reviewing GTD with David Allen - Relay FM David Allen's Getting Things Done® Methodology Getting Things Done® GTD Podcasts The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures Napkin Academy | Learn to solve any problem with a simple picture Slideshare: Healthcare Napkins OpenBook Learning Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TheBrain: Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, GTD and Knowledgebase Software Field Notes Dr. Stephen R. Covey MindManager Mind Mapping Software MindNode <
Thu, September 08, 2016
iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2
Katie and David break down Apple's announcements at its September 7 Keynote including iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and all of Katie's favorite games. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Katie and David break down Apple's announcements at its September 7 Keynote including iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and all of Katie's favorite games. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple – Don’t Blink - YouTube iPhone 7 - Apple Watch - Apple AirPods - Apple Apple Events - Keynote September 2016 - Apple
Mon, September 05, 2016
Scrivener and Ulysses
David and Katie dive deep on fiddly writing apps Scrivener and Ulysses. We talk about how these apps work, their features, the good, the bad and the best use cases. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | macOS | Windows | iOS Ulysses Ulysses or Scrivener? : writing Amazon.com: Scrivener vs Ulysses: Choosing and Using the Best Writing App eBook: William Gallagher: Kindle Store Literature and Latte - Scrivener Case Studies Pages for Mac - Apple Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Mac Power Users #15: Scrivener - Relay FM Literature and Latte - Scrivener Case Studies David's post about using Scrivener for writing Legal Documents Scrivener vs Ulysses by William Gallagher on iBooks National Novel Writing Month National Novel Writing Month - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Setting Sail For The Promise Land — Katie Floyd
Sun, August 28, 2016
Workflows with Father Gabriel
Catholic priest and geek, Gabriel Mosher, joins us to explain how he uses technology to get his work done. Topics include time and attention, research and writing, presentations, and project management. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code BEYOND to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Gabriel Mosher Links and Show Notes: Catholic priest and geek, Gabriel Mosher, joins us to explain how he uses technology to get his work done. Topics include time and attention, research and writing, presentations, and project management. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Fr Gabriel Mosher OP (@lukei4655) | Twitter eighthway.com The Eighth Way Amazon.com : Aqua Notes - Waterproof Notepad 40 Sheet Mountable Pad : Memo Paper Pads : Office Products Holy Rosary Parish Mac Power Users #321: Geeking Out with TJ Luoma - Relay FM Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email - Relay FM Rhodia Notebooks & Writing Pads | Official U.S. Distributor nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Instapaper Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts Explore and add IFTTT Recipes - IFTTT Pages for Mac - Apple Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Wind
Sun, August 21, 2016
iPhone Productivity
David and Katie share some of the most efficient productivity tasks and apps appropriate for the iPhone. Topics include calendars and contacts, email, task management, scanning, writing, and additional utilities for productivity. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: David and Katie share some of the most efficient productivity tasks and apps appropriate for the iPhone. Topics include calendars and contacts, email, task management, scanning, writing, and additional utilities for productivity. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. BusyCal iOS How to use travel times with Calendar for iPhone and iPad | iMore Calendar Paste 3 - Quickly schedule recurring events and plan shift work on the App Store Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email - Relay FM Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky Interact | Agile Tortoise Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad OmniFocus — MacSparky Drafts | Agile Tort
Mon, August 15, 2016
Workflows with John Voorhees
David and Katie chat with John Voorhees about software development and writing for MacStories all while juggling a busy day job. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership John Voorhees John Voorhees (@johnvoorhees) | Twitter Ruminate Podcast Squibner John Voorhees – Category Archive - MacStories A Comprehensive Guide to the iTunes Affiliate Program – MacStories Ulysses Pixelmator Napkin for OS X - Say it with a picture, skip the 1,000 words Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. Trello Working Copy, Git on iOS Metaclassy - Byword Quip 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad GitHub Desktop -
Mon, August 08, 2016
MPU Live: "She Can't Take It Anymore, Captain!"
Victor Cajiao discusses all the steps of producing a modern music album, we help troubleshoot an accidentally reformatted hard drive, discuss password schemes, using a ScanSnap for photos, share listener feedback on our Special Event and Keynote shows, discuss options for Evernote and share listener tips. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Victor Cajiao Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Victor Cajiao & Joe Cristina | Surrender | CD Baby Music Store Victor Cajiao (@victorcajiao) | Twitter TerraTech Podcast Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X. - Apple production ProTools | Avid Sibelius | Avid Apollo 8 Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface Pete Karam Surrender by Victor Cajiao & Joe Cristina on Apple Music Recovering an erased hard drive | Macworld Mac Data Recovery Software - Data Rescue Mac Power Users #318: Backing Up - Relay FM Cleaning your Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Scanner - YouTube Digitizing Family Memories — Katie Floy
Sun, July 31, 2016
The Amazon Lifestyle
Katie and David dive deep in this one on the Amazon lifestyle. There are so many different services and features available from Amazon. Who can make sense of them all? Katie and David do in this episode. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David dive deep in this one on the Amazon lifestyle. There are so many different services and features available from Amazon. Who can make sense of them all? Katie and David do in this episode. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Free Agents - Relay FM MacSparky 2016 Shirt Campaign | Teespring Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more Amazon Prime Amazon.com: Prime Video: Amazon Video Amazon.com: Prime Music Kindle Unlimited Kindle First Audible <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info/?ref_=a
Mon, July 25, 2016
Other Uses For Keynote
Keynote is a great app for giving presentations but it can do so much more. This episode explores many uses for Keynote beyond presentation day. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Backblaze : The unlimited, native backup solution for your Mac and PC Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Keynote for Mac - Apple Presentations — MacSparky Screencasting and Video Editing Software | Telestream ScreenFlow | What's New Getting Started with OmniGraffle AnyFont | flAPPdev New Tutorial: Getting Started with OmniGraffle - The Omni Group Do Stuff! - David's iPad mini presentation for Omni Mac Power Users #329: Special Event Tech - Relay FM Game Show Studio MacSparky 2016 T-shirt Campaign — MacSparky
Sun, July 17, 2016
Stephen Hackett: Collector of Macs
Mac user, collector, and … yes … YouTuber Stephen Hackett joins in to explain essential cloud-based services used to run the Relay Network, his growing collection of Macs, and his photo and video workflows. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code AUTOMATION to get 10% off your first purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Mac user, collector, and … yes … YouTuber Stephen Hackett joins in to explain essential cloud-based services used to run the Relay Network, his growing collection of Macs, and his photo and video workflows. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 512 Pixels – A blog about things that light up and make noise, written by Stephen Hackett 512pixels.net (@512px) | Twitter 512 Pixels - YouTube Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter Mac Power Users #235: Workflows with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM Connected - Relay FM Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM Pingdom - Website Monitoring Made Easy Website monitoring for everyone. How people build software · GitHub Wunderlist | To-do list, Reminders, Errands - App of the Year! Ungeniused - Relay FM Liftoff - Relay FM OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group <a href="htt
Mon, July 11, 2016
I'm not familiar with "Wookieepedia"
David and Katie catch up on listener feedback. Ruben shares how he uses his MPU workflows on his work PC, we discuss merging Apple IDs, cleaning up after being scammed, follow-up on iOS photography, family tech support and listeners share their tips and tricks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Rubin Cardigan Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments RubIn Cardigan rubincardigan (@Rubin_Cardigan) | Twitter OmniFocus Bulk Entry from a PC (The Messy way) — RubIn Cardigan Siri Tachi - Wookieepedia - Wikia Notepad++ Home Microsoft OneNote | The digital note-taking app for your devices Screencasting and Video Editing Software | Telestream ScreenFlow | Overview Reflector 2 | Wireless mirroring & streaming for Android, iOS & Chromebooks Email Archiver Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky Amazon.com: TP-LINK 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch (TL-SG1008D): Electronics Keyboard Maestro 7.2: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X How to deal with two Apple IDs, well, kind of | Macworld <a href="http://iphonephotog
Sun, July 03, 2016
Special Event Tech
Katie and David talk through the tech required to plan and put on a special event. Topics including project planning, audio and photo slideshow workflows, and websites and social media. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David talk through the tech required to plan and put on a special event. Topics including project planning, audio and photo slideshow workflows, and websites and social media. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Baldric - Memory Alpha - Wikia MindNode OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group OmniPlan - project management for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Trello Asana is the easiest way for teams to track their work · Asana Silicon Valley | Homepage | HBO The Knot - Your Personal Wedding Planner Domains and domain email made simple - Hover Build a Website - Squarespace PDFpenPro: Mac PDF Editor - Create PDF Forms, PDF Table of Contents Explore and add IFTTT Recipes - IFTTT Rogue Amoeba | Airfoil: Wireless audio around your house Sonos | HiFi Wireless Speakers & Home Audio Systems Amazon.com: SONOS PLAYBAR TV Sound Bar <a href="http://www.amazon.
Mon, June 27, 2016
iOS Email
David and Katie go back to email specifically to discuss the state of iOS email clients, the various email apps they've used, what they like, what works, what doesn't and how they're managing email on iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #303: Email Clients and Workflows - Relay FM Canvas #10: Third Party Email Clients - Relay FM Dispatch: Email meets GTD with TextExpander snippets on the App Store Airmail - Your Mail With You on the App Store Spark - Love your email again on the App Store Gmail - email from Google on the App Store Microsoft Outlook - email and calendar on the App Store Unibox – Your Emails Organized by Person Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox TextExpander: The Indespensible Typing Shortcut Tool For Busy People
Sun, June 19, 2016
Family Tech Support
Mac Power Users are often the family tech guru. In this episode, Katie and David walk you through helping family members buy, setup, and maintain their Apple hardware. They also include their lists of 10 things you should do for family member's Macs, iPads, and iPhones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: Mac Power Users are often the family tech guru. In this episode, Katie and David walk you through helping family members buy, setup, and maintain their Apple hardware. They also include their lists of 10 things you should do for family member's Macs, iPads, and iPhones. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Security Tip: Disable Automatic Login Setting up FileVault 1Password Chrome Browser Set up Find My iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support Screen Sharing with iMessage Screens Join.me ScreenCastsOnline Lynda.com David's Lynda Courses
Tue, June 14, 2016
WWDC 2016 Special
In this special edition of Mac Power Users, David and Katie discuss the announcements from Apple's World Wide Developer Conference including watchOS 3, tvOS, macOS and iOS 10. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Audible : With an unmatched selection of audiobooks, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Get a free 30-day trial. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - WWDC Keynote June 2016 - Apple Apple Watch - watchOS Preview - Apple Apple TV - tvOS Preview - Apple iOS 10 - Preview - Apple Review: Sling TV — Katie Floyd My Apple TV Remote Cover — Katie Floyd SIKAI Silicone Case for my Apple TV remotes. Apple File System Guide WWDC on the App Store What's New in iOS 10.0 What's New in OS X v10.12 What's New in tvOS 10 What's new in watchOS 3.0 Jean MacDonald on Twitter: "The ulti
Thu, June 09, 2016
The Third Rail
David and Katie chat with Jerrod Maruyama about using his Mac for digital illustration, we follow-up on Hazel workflows and Apple Notes, discuss uses for the Apple Pencil, give an update on personal finance software and listeners share their tips, tricks and reviews. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100 Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Guest Starring: Jerrod Maruyama Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Jerrod Maruyama Illustration Hazel Field Guide — MacSparky Automatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — Katie Floyd Languages in Star Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia How to remotely lock your Mac using Workflow and Hazel | Paul Minors Amazon.com: Satechi® Bluetooth Smart Pointer Mobile Presenter Homebrew Cask How to control the Nest using HomeKit and Siri Dropshelf for Mac Unibox – Your Emails Organized by Person Karma | Take WiFi with you on the go. Mac Software, Mac Financial Software | Quicken for Mac 2016 </h
Mon, June 06, 2016
iPhone Photography with Jeff Carlson
Jeff Carlson returns to discuss iPhone photography and why so many people are ditching their cameras to go iPhone only. We discuss tips for taking the best shots with your iPhone and third party apps and gear to enhance your photos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jeff Carlson The iPad for Photographers | The companion site for the book by Jeff Carlson Mac Power Users #151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson - Relay FM David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS. Jean MacDonald on Twitter: "In which I compare @KatieFloyd and @macsparky to mobsters, In the nicest possible way, of course. https://t.co/BhyXztz3tB" The MacSparky Newsletter Sign up for David's newsletter. Amazon.com : DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera for iPhone Amazon.com : Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera Camera+ on the App Store VSCO on the App Store Slo
Sun, May 29, 2016
Clayton Morris Talks Tech
This week Fox broadcaster Clayton Morris returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about the technology he's most excited about. Topics include using Apple Notes for research, the utility of Clayton's Apple Watch, the emergence of iOS, and how to save your WiFi and your marriage all at once. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Clayton Morris Links and Show Notes: This week Fox broadcaster Clayton Morris returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about the technology he's most excited about. Topics include using Apple Notes for research, the utility of Clayton's Apple Watch, the emergence of iOS, and how to save your WiFi and your marriage all at once. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #127: Workflows with Clayton Morris - Relay FM Clayton Morris | Fox News Clayton Morris (@ClaytonMorris) | Twitter Clayton Morris Mesh networking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A mesh network is a network topology in which each node relays data for the network. All mesh nodes cooperate in the distribution of data in the network. eero - Finally, WiFi that works Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) - Complete WiFi Range Extender and Wireless Router Replacement System, Gigabit Speed, WPA2 Encryption Mossberg: Eero makes Wi-Fi simpler and stronger | The Verge The Best Wi-Fi Router (for Most People) | The Wirecutter TP-Link Archer C7 Amazon.com: Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell <a href="https://www.youtub
Mon, May 23, 2016
Cleaning Up with Hazel
David and Katie dive deep on Mac automation assistant Hazel, discuss how to get started and ideas for file and document based automation and give ideas of how they're using the program. David also announces a new MacSparky Video Field Guide. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Mac Power Users #25: Geeking Out With Hazel - Relay FM Hazel Field Guide — MacSparky AppleScript - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia AppleScript is a scripting language created by Apple Inc. and built into Macintosh operating systems since System 7. The term "AppleScript" may refer to the scripting system itself, or to an individual script written in the AppleScript language. Her (2013) - IMDb Ex Machina (2015) - IMDb Scanbot Scanner Pro 7 by Readdle PDFpen Scan+: Scanning and OCR for iPad and iPhone Unclutter for Mac Aptonic - Dropzone 3 Automatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — Katie Floyd Automatic Document Redaction with PDFpen — Katie Floyd Discover new Recipes - IFTTT Spock's Funeral - St
Sun, May 15, 2016
Geeking Out with TJ Luoma
Geek, preacher, and all-around-nice-guy TJ Luoma joins us to talk about using an off-site Mac mini, rolling your own backup, workflows for preachers, and TJ's new secret project that will update your Mac software for you. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Gemini : Duplicate files can run — But they can’t hide. Now, you can find & remove them with Gemini. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma Links and Show Notes: Geek, preacher, and all-around-nice-guy TJ Luoma joins us to talk about using an off-site Mac mini, rolling your own offsite backup, workflows for preachers, and TJ's new secret project that will update your Mac software for you. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Luo.ma (“Rhymes With Diploma”) TJ Luoma (@tjluoma) | Twitter Mac Power Users #181: Automation Workflows with TJ Luoma - Relay FM David and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to make life easier. Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM David and Katie revisit the issue of contacts including the various cloud services, new options for contact management on the Mac and iOS, and tips for capturing and cleaning up your contacts. A Cautionary Tale About Contacts and Backups – MacStories Contacts Cleaner My Contacts Backup Pro on the App Store Cloud Backup for Mac and PC | Online Backup | Arq Backup Arq 5 Brings Significant New Features and a
Thu, May 12, 2016
Always Good Advice
David and Katie share listener tips and feedback on a variety of topics including backup workflows, securing your technology and menu bar applications. We also answer listener questions and follow-up on the 9.7" iPad Pro. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100 Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Typing shortcut utilities: 6 alternatives to TextExpander | Macworld Importing TextExpander snippets to Keyboard Maestro - All this A little more TextExpander - All this Backing up Network Attached Storage — Katie Floyd Are Data Backup Software Features CrashPlan for Home Restore-to-Door Service to be Discontinued Jan. 4, 2016 : Code42 Helpdesk Backing Up Cloud Services - Code42 Support Avoiding Disaster: My Rainy Day Backup Plan Objective-See OS X Security: Encrypting External Disks - The Mac Observer Near Lock - Lock and unlock your Mac with your iPhone MacID - Unlock your Mac with just your
Mon, May 09, 2016
Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos
Harvard PhD candidate, lecturer, and geek of the first order Teddy Svoronos joins us to talk about the innovative ways he's using Keynote and video to teach statistics to Harvard graduate students and his workflows for tracking research and big writing projects on the Mac and iPad. Teddy also makes the case for iCloud storage over Dropbox. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Bondi Beach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia iMac G3: The Macintosh That Saved Apple – 512 Pixels Focus GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink In Praise of GoodNotes – Teddy Svoronos Teddy Svoronos – Program Evaluation, Teaching, Technology, Intrigue. Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) | Twitter 2013 Apple TV revision gets its first exclusive feature: iOS 8’s Peer-to-Peer AirPlay | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: TFY Security Hand-Strap for iPad Teaching – Teddy Svoronos MindNode NeoOffice - Office suite for Mac OS X PDF Expert 5 - Fill forms, annotate PDFs, sign documents on the App Store</
Mon, May 02, 2016
Backing Up
David and Katie revisit the important topic of backup. We dive deep on the various options for Mac and iOS, discuss the different types of backups and explain how to build a comprehensive backup strategy. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Fracture : Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com: Apple Time Capsule 3TB ME182LL/A Amazon.com: Drobo 5N: Network Attached Storage - 5 bay array with mSATA SSD acceleration TimeMachineEditor SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud - CrashPlan Backup Software Arq Backup Backblaze - what is backed up The Best Online Backup Service | The Wirecutter ChronoSync | Econ Technologies Software Creating a Comprehensive iOS Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd iOS 7 How-to: Manage your iCloud storage space from an iOS device | 9to5Mac</a
Sun, April 24, 2016
Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads
Myke Hurley returns to the podcast to talk about how he's increasingly using his iPad Pro(s) to get work done and his workflows for running the business end of the Relay FM podcast network. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. For a limited time, Mac Power Users listeners can save 30%. Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MykeWasRight The place where Myke writes on the Internet. Connected - Relay FM Cortex - Relay FM Mac Power Users #222: Workflows with Myke Hurley - Relay FM Myke Hurley (@imyke) | Twitter Inquisitive #47: Favourite Album: David Sparks and 'Kind of Blue' - Relay FM App Camp For Girls Five Weeks — MacSparky Analog(ue) #78: Letting You Like What You Like - Relay FM Cortex #26: Pick your Poison - Relay FM Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPad | Calendars and reminders on your iPad, refined. OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Tweetbot for iOS Quip Collaboration tools. ArtSnacks The Pen Addict #200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016
Sun, April 17, 2016
Locking Down Your Technology
David and Katie run down options for securing your tech and staying safe online. We cover securing your iOS devices and Macs as well as discuss best practices for passwords, email, web browsing and locking down your online profiles. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp For Girls OS X El Capitan: Encrypt the contents of your Mac with FileVault Mac Power Users #212: Networking - Relay FM Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss creating and maintaining a network, how to design, setup and configure a network and tips for optimizing and troubleshooting. Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service Two-factor authentication - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA or 2-Step Verification) is a technology patented in 1984[1] that provides identification of users by means of the combination of two different components. Phishing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, Postbox, and more Save time by adding powerful spam filtering to the e-mail client on your Mac <a href="https://getadb
Mon, April 11, 2016
Best of the Menu Bar
In this week's episode, David and Katie cover some of their favorite Mac menubar apps and Mac today view widgets. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Audible : With over 180,000 audiobooks, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Get a free 30-day trial. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control How To Reveal the AppleScript Menu BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg CARROT Weather for Mac FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services 1Password Caffeine on the Mac App Store Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Dropbox Due: The Superfast Reminder App for Mac Duet Display - Ex-Apple Engineers Turn Your iPad Into An Extra Display Dragon for Mac - All New version 5 for Mac OS X | Nuance Default Folder X
Thu, April 07, 2016
Trials and Tribulations of Katie's iPad
David and Katie chat with Joe Buhlig about the importance of task review. We also discuss the growing concern with Mac malware and scams, follow-up with listener feedback on our notes and contacts show and share listener tips and tricks. We also discuss the 9.7" iPad Pro and Fantastical 2.2 This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Guest Starring: Joe Buhlig Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Joe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real life Joe Buhlig (@JoeBuhlig) | Twitter Working with OmniFocus | Joe Buhlig Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac Overcast Mac Power Users Shownotes to Evernote by katiefloyd - IFTTT Exporter for Notes.app - Export or Backup Notes from Apple's OSX Notes app to Plain Text .txt Evernote vs. OneNote — Tom Siko Spectacle Huffduffer huffduff-video Is Outlook 2016 for Mac compatible with Apple iCloud? - Office Support Labels & Addresses — Label Software for Mac <a href="https://discussions.apple
Mon, April 04, 2016
Update on iPad and Education
David and Katie are joined by Fraser Speirs to discuss the current state of iPad and education, and evaluate the 9.7" iPad Pro vs the iPad Air 2. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Fraser Speirs Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Fraser Speirs PODCAST Fraser Speirs (@fraserspeirs) | Twitter Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education. Google Chromebooks Canvas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #93: Education Workflows with Fraser Speirs - Relay FM Fraser Speirs joins Katie and David to talk about his experiences setting up a one-to-one iPad program at hi school, Apple technology in education and his own personal workflows. Mac Power Users #163: Fraser Speirs Returns - Relay FM Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school's one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini. Canvas #5: Typing - Relay FM This week Fraser and Federico dig into how to be more efficient with typing and text entry on iOS. Deployment Diary: iPad Pro or iPad Air 2? — Fraser Speirs Education - Apple <a href="https://glencode.net/viewfinder
Sun, March 27, 2016
Notes Shootout
Katie and David discuss their note-taking workflows on Mac and iOS and the different options available, including plain text, Apple Notes, Evernote, OneNote and others. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Backblaze Online backup made easy, for just $5/month. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Making Light Helping creative people build a daily ritual to focus on the things that matter most. Use coupon code MPU to save $5 off any subscription. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Simplenote 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad Upgrade your notes with iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan - Apple Support Using Apple Notes — MacSparky Going Deeper with Apple Notes — MacSparky Mac Power Users #120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde - Relay FM The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM Evernote Essentials — The Definitive Getting Started Guide for Evernote How-To: Migrate notes from Evernote to Apple Notes | 9to5Mac Microsoft OneNote on the Mac App Store Microsoft OneNote | The digital note-taking app for your devices Trapper Keeper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mon, March 21, 2016
Switching from PC to Mac
Katie and David discuss the pros, cons and strategies for switching from a PC to a Mac. They're joined by special guest James Coleman, an IT consultant who has helped businesses and individuals make the switch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: James Coleman Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments TechRoom Switcher Genius James (@jamescoleman) | Twitter Switcher University OSI model - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mac@IBM, Zero to 30,000 in 6 Months | JAMF Software The future of VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation - PlanetVM Run Windows on Mac with Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac Run Windows for Mac with Virtualization: Try VMware Fusion Free | United States CrossOver 15 Mac: Run Windows Software on Mac | CodeWeavers Boot Camp - Get Started - Apple Support Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Move your data from a Windows PC to a Mac - Apple Support Break/fix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The ter
Sun, March 13, 2016
One Year Indie with Jason Snell
David and Katie check in with Jason Snell to see how things are going one year into life as an independent publisher. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code WORKFLOW to get 10% off your first purchase. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends Jason Snell (@jsnell) | Twitter Upgrade - Relay FM Liftoff - Relay FM The Incomparable - a podcast from The Incomparable TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable Slack: Be less busy Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Why aren’t digital calendars smarter? | Macworld Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows We Found That New iOS Developer, By The Way… (Me) | The Cellar Door 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad iPad Pro - Apple <a href="https://products.office.com/en-us/compare-microsoft
Thu, March 10, 2016
I Haven't Discounted The Possibility That You're Crazy
David and Katie dig through extensive listener feedback, tips and workflows on Mail and Contacts. David reviews the Amazon Echo. Katie shares her experiences with the iPad Pro. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Menswear made smarter. Use ‘mpu ’ for 15% off your first purchase. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Guest Starring: Dan Frakes Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dan Frakes (@DanFrakes) | Twitter What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do to Extend Your Phone’s Battery Life | The Wirecutter Microsoft Outlook - email and calendar on the App Store Save Our Inboxes! Adopt the Email Charter! Thunderbird — Software made to make email easier. — Mozilla Mail Perspectives Mail merge and Office 2011 | Macworld Addressing Christmas Cards | The Tech of Joe FastMail: Fast, reliable email Contact Management Software & API - FullContact Papers for iPhone and iPad Workflow: Voicemail Task Amazon Echo: Always Ready, Connected, and Fast. iPad Pro - Apple iPad
Mon, March 07, 2016
Workflows with Ben Thompson
David and Katie chat with Ben Thompson about how business strategy impacts technology, living and working in Asia and global views on the mobile market, and the upcoming March 2016 Apple event. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Guest Starring: Ben Thompson Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Stratechery by Ben Thompson - On the business, strategy, and impact of technology. Exponent | A podcast about tech and society, hosted by Ben Thompson and James Allworth Stratechery (@stratechery) | Twitter Ben Thompson (@benthompson) | Twitter Smartphone Truths and Samsung's Inevitable Decline - Stratechery by Ben Thompson Skype | Free calls to friends and family Slack: Be less busy Google Chromebooks Send Better Email | MailChimp Stripe Fluid - Turn Your Favorite Web Apps into Real Mac Apps. Memberful — Membership software. Simplified. Draft. Write Better. Pages for Mac - Apple LaunchBar 6 </h
Mon, February 29, 2016
20 under $20
Katie and David share 20 of their favorite Mac Apps under $20 each. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Automatic Connect your car to the rest of your digital life. Use code macpower to get 20 percent off your order 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Unclutter on the Mac App Store Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Recording From Applications and Audio Devices Podcast Chapters — The best way to add MP3 chapter markers to your podcast. Deliveries: a package tracker on the Mac App Store Deliveries for Package Delivery Tracking — MacSparky Byword on the Mac App Store iStat Menus Mountain Onyx - Titanium Software - Home TripMode | Your mobile data savior. Soulver | Acqualia Notability CARROT Weather for Mac Paprika Recipe Manager for iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows. Condense - The new OCR: Simple, fast & elegant. Wi-Fi Explorer Battery Health for Mac - FIPLAB FruitJuice - Active
Mon, February 22, 2016
Tackling Contacts
David and Katie revisit the issue of contacts including the various cloud services, new options for contact management on the Mac and iOS, and tips for capturing and cleaning up your contacts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Backblaze : Online backup made easy, for just $5/month. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership ABA TECHSHOW 2016 | Bringing Lawyers & Technology Together Mac Power Users #42: Contacts and Calendars - Relay FM In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. Mac Power Users #178: The Contacts Show - Relay FM David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts. Compare Microsoft Office Products BusyContacts Cobook Contacts - the unified address book for Mac Interact | Agile Tortoise How to use your phone to scan business cards into Evernote – Evernote Help & Learning How to correct Siri's pronunciation | Macworld ScanBizCards | Turn Business Cards to Actionable Contacts Instantly Contacts Cleaner on the Mac App Store
Mon, February 15, 2016
Travel Tips with Amateur Traveler Chris Christensen
Katie and David talk with Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler and This Week in Travel Podcasts about how to find the best travel deals and taking the pain out of travel. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Menswear made smarter. Use ‘mpu ’ for 15% off your first purchase. Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘MPU’ for 10% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: Chris Christensen Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast Chris Christensen (@AmateurTraveler) | Twitter This Week In Travel — A Semi-Weekly Podcast With Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen TBEX – Travel Blog Exchange 25 Websites for Booking Hotels and Alternatives Search Flights, Hotels & Rental Cars on KAYAK TripAdvisor: Read Reviews, Compare Prices & Book FreedomPop Cheap Flights - Compare Airline Tickets with Skyscanner.ca Google Flights Cheapest Flights & Airfare Deals of the Day - ExitFares Find the best watertight hard case, tactical LED flashlight, custom cases, & more | Pelican Products, Inc. Travel Resources - What I Pack - Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast Travel Deals: Vacations
Thu, February 11, 2016
Looking for a Solution that Doesn't Cost $1,000
David and Katie tackle listener questions on a variety of topics, follow-up on interesting uses of Plex for home media, and discuss Day One 2.0 with guest Bradley Chambers. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code MPULIVE to get 10% off your first purchase. Bushel : Set-up and protect your Apple devices anytime from anywhere. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Bradley Chambers Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Feedly Mr. Reader - RSS News Reader for your iPad ★reeder Pinboard Discover new Recipes - IFTTT OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Overcast calibre - E-book management Automator - Convert Word to PDF I’m Done with MacBooks + Subtraction.com B2 Cloud Storage: The Lowest Priced Online File Storage Plex: Your media on all your devices iDentify on the Mac App Store iFlicks 2 on the Mac App Store GitHub - dscottbuch/cTiVo: OS X Show Transfer Utility for TiVo's 1Blocker - Block ads, tracking scripts, anything on the
Mon, February 08, 2016
Email Clients and Workflows
Katie and David discuss best practices for managing email as well as the state of third party email clients for Mac and iOS and how to make Mail.app better through the use of plug-ins and third party services. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Email Field Guide — MacSparky Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Mac Power Users #2: All About E-Mail (Part 2) - Relay FM Mac Power Users #164: Tackling Email - Relay FM Mac Power Users #224: The Email Problem - Relay FM Letters of Note: The morning mail is my enemy The Elements of Style - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Elements of Style is a prescriptive American English writing style guide in numerous editions. Mac Power Users #295: Workflows with Shawn Blanc - Relay FM Slack: Be less busy Inbox Zero - YouTube Send Better Email | MailChimp MailMate Mail Pilot - The task-oriented email app by Mindsense Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-outlook-email-calendar/id951937596?mt
Sun, January 31, 2016
Our Gear - 2016 Edition
Answering a frequently asked listener question, David and Katie recap the technology gear they regularly use at home and work, including a review of their Macs and iOS devices and what's on their desks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #146: Our Gear - Relay FM iPhone, iPad, Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Duet Display - Ex-Apple Engineers Turn Your iPad Into An Extra Display. My OmniFocus Courses at Lynda.com — MacSparky Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 Amazon.com: Apple Magic Keyboard Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX Amazon.com: Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse Amazon.com: Stump Stand BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg Amazon.com: Anker 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub SIGNUM Cable management, horizontal - IKEA <a href="http://www.am
Mon, January 25, 2016
Fitness for Geeks
Liana Lehua returns to the show to discuss physical fitness for geeks with David and Katie. Topics include choosing and achieving fitness goals and apps and gadgets that can assist on the road to better health and fitness. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Making Light Helping creative people build a daily ritual to focus on the things that matter most. Use code MPU to save $5 on any subscription. Guest Starring: Liana Lehua Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Liana Lehua Liana Lehua (@FITtorrent) | Twitter Amazon.com: R2D2 Thermos 12 Ounce Bottle Amazon.com: Star Wars R2-D2 Bento Box 5 Fun Bento Box Lunches | Cooking Light Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com Timers - Interval timers for workout and making fussy coffee Amazon.com : Reebok Professional Aerobic Step How to stand (at your desk) | The Wirecutter N+TC Nike Training Club App. Nike.com Discover FitStar - Inspiring people to live healthier lives FitnessClass on the App Store Daily Burn | A better fit. Abvio | Runmeter <a href="https://zombiesrungame.com/" target="_bla
Mon, January 18, 2016
#MPU300
Myke and Stephen turn the tables on David and Katie to celebrate the 300th episode of the show featuring questions from MPU listeners. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Mac Power Users #2: All About E-Mail (Part 2) - Relay FM Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM The first workflow show with Merlin Mann Mac Power Users #299: Plex - Relay FM Mac Power Users #29: Workflows with Jason Snell - Relay FM Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #293: It Kinda Is Rocket Science - Relay FM Mac Power Users #253: Life on Mars - Relay FM Mac Power Users #190: Workflows with John August - Relay FM Smart information management and web research for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Mac Power Users #295: Workflows with Shawn Blanc - Relay FM Michael Giacchino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Giacchino is an American composer who has composed scores for films, television series and video games. The Talk S
Mon, January 11, 2016
Plex
David and Katie are joined by guest Todd Olthoff to dive deep into the Plex media center. We discuss what Plex does, how to install and get up and running, best practices for setting up a Plex library, features of the service, our use of Plex and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • Casper Better sleep for brighter days! Save $50 using this link. • Linode Get one of the fastest, most efficient SSD cloud servers for only $10/mo. Guest Starring: Todd Olthoff Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Todd Olthoff | Life, Ministry, & Technology Todd Olthoff - YouTube Mac Power Users #189: OS X Server with Todd Olthoff - Relay FM Plex: Your media on all your devices Is Plex Media Server on a NAS Right for Me? – Plex Plex Pass Features Naming Movie files – Plex Amazon.com: Drobo 5N: Network Attached Storage How I rip DVDs and Blu-rays - Six Colors cTiVo · GitHub Fire TV Stick - Official Site - Shop Now Apple TV - Apple ScreenCastsOnline - SCOM0531 Plex Media Server & Apple TV and iOS Apps Backing up Network Attached Storage — Katie Floyd Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software <a href="https://secure.backblaze.com/r/0161de" targe
Thu, January 07, 2016
More of a Mythology than a Science
Laura McClellan from The Productive Woman podcast stops by to discuss tips for getting started for the new year. We follow-up on listener questions related to tagging email, when to use TextExpander, Hazel, and Keyboard Maestro, Journaling, Do Apps from IFTTT, a SwiftText, and more. David and Katie also discuss "The Movie" Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Caution: Spoilers!) This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! • Hover The best way to buy and manage domain names. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Igloo An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Guest Starring: Laura McClellan Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments The Productive Woman - a podcast about productivity for busy women Laura McClellan (@LauraMcMom) | Twitter The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote THE NOW YEAR from Mike Vardy Productivityist.com 7 Apps to Help You Achieve Your Goals and Build New Habits Laying a Foundation for a Great New Year - TPW070 - The Productive Woman Focus on Building the Life You Want - TPW031 - The Productive Woman Keeping Things Simple, with Katie Floyd - TPW061 - The Productive Woman Amazon: Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown My 3 Words for 2016 - chrisbrogan.com 7 Apps to Help You Achieve Your Goals and Build New Habits MailTags 4 <a h
Mon, January 04, 2016
iPad Productivity Apps
Starting off the new year, David and Katie run down their favorite apps for being productive on the iPad. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft Word on the App Store Byword on the App Store Editorial on the App Store Mac Power Users #156: Editorial with Federico Viticci - Relay FM 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows Ulysses for iPad on the App Store Drafts 4 - Quickly Capture Notes, Share Anywhere! on the App Store Drafts | Agile Tortoise Mac Power Users #281: The state of Siri and Dictation on Mac and iOS - Relay FM Dragon for Mac - All New version 5 for Mac OS X | Nuance Dragon Anywhere on the App Store Numbers on the App Store Microsoft Excel on the App Store <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-sheets/id842849113?
Mon, December 28, 2015
2015: Year in Review
Katie and David recap 2015 and share their favorite tech products and services as well as news of note. They also discuss what they hope to see in 2016. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple - Press Releases for 2015 MacBook - Apple Apple Watch - Apple Amazon.com : DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera for iPhone and iPad : Camera & Photo TiVo | DVRs, Streaming, and Unified Entertainment System Amazon.com: TiVo Mini Amazon.com : Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod DxO ONE | Professional Quality Connected Camera for iPhone | www.dxo.com David's fancy iPhone camera wart. Glif | Tripod Mount & Stand for Smartphones. By Studio Neat. iPad Pro - Apple Overcast: Podcast Player on the App Store OS X - Photos - Apple Photos Field Guide — MacSparky Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store Creating Better Reminders with Due — Katie Floyd <a href="https://slack.com/" target="_blank
Sun, December 20, 2015
Workflows with Shawn Blanc
Shawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his new Focus Course and leading a more focused life, productivity planning and shares some of his favorite tools for writing and creating. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Hover The best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code MPU to save 10% on your first order. Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shawn Blanc shawnblanc.net (@shawnblancnet) | Twitter Mac Power Users #126: The Mac Home Server - Relay FM The Power of a Focused Life — Living without regret in the Age of Distraction The Elements of Focus — Free Video Training Series by Shawn Blanc The Sweet Setup — We recommend the best apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Katie Floyd's sweet iPhone setup - The Sweet Setup David Sparks' sweet iPad setup - The Sweet Setup Getting Things Done®, GTD® and David Allen & CO | Home Tools and Toys — Hand-Picked for Work and Play Amazon.com: Anything You Want: Derek Sivers Teleprompt+ 3 for iOS: Bombing Brain Interactive <a href="http://www.ulyssesapp.com/" target="
Mon, December 14, 2015
Workflows with Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy of the Productivityist drops by to chat with Katie and David about his iPad Mini workflows, presentations, making over meetings, virtual assistants, and productivity through simplicity. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! • Harvest Spend less time tracking and more time doing. Save using coupon code MPU at checkout. Guest Starring: Mike Vardy Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mike Vardy Productivityist - Productivity Tips & Tools for Everyone Mike Vardy (@mikevardy) | Twitter Rev - Transcription, Captions, Translation Drafts | Agile Tortoise Blinkist: Never Stop Learning. Move work forward · Asana To-do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Flipboard Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Instapaper GTD Weekly Review Dragon Anywhere Presentation Software | Online Presentation Tools | Haiku Deck Meeting Makeover: Make Better Meetings Today MPU 090: Meetings (an
Thu, December 10, 2015
It Kinda Is Rocket Science
PhD Physics Student Chelsea Cook joins David and Katie to talk about the state of accessibility on iOS. We discuss Family Sharing and how it may not be right for all families and answer listener questions on a variety of topics. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. • Arq Cloud Backup for Mac and PC. Guest Starring: Chelsea Cook Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Chelsea Cook at TEDxVT 2013: Creating interfaces, creating experiences | Accessibility - iOS - Voiceover - Apple Accessibility - OS X - VoiceOver - Apple KNFB Reader LookTel Money Reader for iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac BARD Mobile on the App Store AppleVis | Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products and related applications The Nightjar on the App Store Lifeline... on the App Store Sleep Cycle alarm clock on the App Store Apple TV - Apple Plex: Your media on all your devices Things - task management for Mac & iOS - Cultured Code Break Countdown Timer on the Mac App Store <a
Mon, December 07, 2015
Buying and Selling Apple Devices
Looking to buy a new Apple device? Considering buying something used? Want to sell your old device? David and Katie run down options on preparing a device for sale, what to look for when buying a device used and how to protect yourself. We also discuss options for buying new devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership How to securely delete files in OS X 10.11 ‘El Capitan’ | MacIssues How to make a bootable OS X 10.11 El Capitan installer drive | Macworld Cleaning your Apple products - Apple Support How to Sell Quickly & Safely on Craig’s List: A Craig’s List Selling Template | Bos Organization | Los Angeles Professional Organizer What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support If you're switching to a non-Apple phone, deregister iMessage. Apple Recycling Program - Apple Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage Activation Lock Liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty - Apple Support Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software SuperDuper! Amazon.com: iKlear iK-26K Complete Cleaning Kit Creating a Comprehensive Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd Creating a Comprehensive iOS Backup Strategy — Katie F
Mon, November 30, 2015
Focusing on iPad
David and Katie discuss the various models of iPad, choosing the right device, and how the iPad and our use of the device has evolved over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Harvest Simple online time tracking software. Use code MPU to get your first month free and save 50% on your second month.. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPad - Compare Models - Apple TrialPad - Organize and Present Evidence on the App Store DOCREVIEWPAD — LIT SOFTWARE TRANSCRIPTPAD — LIT SOFTWARE Paper & Pixels iPad Folio - Levenger Upgrade #64: The Law of the Large - Relay FM Apple Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Tweetbot for iOS Mr. Reader - RSS News Reader for your iPad Alto's Adventure - out now on the App Store Monument Valley: an iOS and Android game by ustwo Screens - Control Your Computer Remotely - Edovia Microsoft Office 365 for Ipad, Word, Excel, Powerpoint Ulysses OmniGraffle 2 on the App Store Pages for iOS - Apple <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/
Mon, November 23, 2015
2015 MPU Geek Gift Guide
The holidays are almost upon us, that means it's time for our annual Geek Gift Guide episode. David and Katie share some of their favorite gift ideas for the geek in your life. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Ting Mobile that makes sense. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple TV - Apple SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller - Apple Disney Infinity 3.0 hits Apple TV later this year with its own starter pack and controller | Polygon iPad Pro - Apple Shop TiVo BOLT- unified entertainment system and DVR DxO ONE | Professional Quality Connected Camera for iPhone | www.dxo.com Amazon.com : DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera for iPhone Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod Amazon: Joby Micro Tripod Glif | Tripod Mount & Stand for Smartphones. By Studio Neat. Amazon Echo: Always Ready, Connected, and Fast. Anker PowerCore+ 20100 Amazon: Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 20100 Ultra-High-Capacity External Battery BB-8™ by Sphero <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp
Mon, November 16, 2015
The New Apple TV
David and Katie discuss the new Apple TV including their use, tips and tricks and thoughts on the Future of TV. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Syml A minimilist iPad text editor, for writers. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Apple TV - Apple Apple TV 4th Generation Teardown - iFixit What's behind Amazon’s baffling decision to ban Apple TV and Chromecast? | The Verge 24 Hours with the New Apple TV — Katie Floyd The New Apple TV is Great, But It's Not The Ultimate Cord Cutting Device — Katie Floyd Siri Commands on Apple TV — MacSparky New Apple TV: Tips, Tricks, Siri Remote Shortcuts and Useful Settings - Mac Rumors Plex Media Server - Todd Olthoff on YouTube Plex on the new Apple TV! - Plex Blog : Plex Blog Star Trek New Star Trek Series Premieres January 2017 Upgrade #61: Accidental Trek Podcast - Relay FM Amazon.com: USB 3 Type C Male to A Male Data Cable <a href="
Thu, November 12, 2015
Traveling to the Land of Crocodiles and Alligators
David and Katie are joined by Christal Allen-Harrahill to talk about the benefits of using a virtual assistant. We follow-up on Launchers, note applications and alternatives, we share listener tips and answer questions on a variety of topics. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Ting Save money on your cell phone service. Save $25 on select devices or get a $25 service credit with this link. Guest Starring: Christal Allen-Harrahill Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users | Teespring YourVirtualPartners - Virtual Administrative Services The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote Amazon price tracker | camelcamelcamel.com Mac Power Users #286: Launcher Smackdown - Relay FM LaunchBar 6 Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac New in OS X El Capitan: How to Hide the Menu Bar iStat Menus, a Mac app by Bjango How to Auto-delete Old Messages in iOS 8 on iPhone/iPad Communication Cards — Jethro Jones iPad Pro and Apple Pencil | Astropad Astropad Graphics Tablet on the App Store MacI
Mon, November 09, 2015
Automation and More with Brett Terpstra
Mac mad scientist, Brett Terpstra, joins David and Katie to talk about his experience working as an indie Mac Developer, new Mac automation techniques and getting started with scripting. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users | Teespring Mac Power Users Orlando Meet-up Tickets, Orlando | Eventbrite BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra (@ttscoff) | Twitter Systematic Overtired TextExpander Tools - BrettTerpstra.com Vacuuming Mail.app on El Capitan - BrettTerpstra.com Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Buffer - A Smarter Way to Share on Social Media TweetDeck Productive Writer's Bundle An nvALT (and more) status report - BrettTerpstra.com “Dear Abby” for nerds? - BrettTerpstra.com OS X Shell Tricks: Fun Using the Terminal in OS X - Mijingo BetterTouchTool <a href="http://brettterps
Mon, November 02, 2015
Launcher Smackdown
Katie and David take an in-depth look at currently available keyboard launchers for the Mac including Spotlight, LaunchBar, and Alfred. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users T-Shirts Mac Power Users Orlando Meet-up Tickets, Orlando | Eventbrite Mac Power Users #7: LaunchBar Blackbelt - Relay FM Mac Power Users #133: Alfred 2 - Relay FM Mac Basics: Spotlight helps you find what you're looking for - Apple Support OS X El Capitan: Spotlight preferences OS X El Capitan: Spotlight keyboard shortcuts Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X Jackal - Alfred Workflows Alfred 2: Rewritten From The Ground Up, Workflows, Themes, and More – MacStories LaunchBar 6 LaunchBar 6 – Take Control eBook Actions – LaunchBar 6 LaunchBar and Trickster - BrettTerpstra.com Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips Automating Invoice Processing on My Mac — MacSparky Twitter Discussion on Launcher Show
Mon, October 26, 2015
iPhone Photography with Austin Mann
David and Katie chat with photographer Austin Mann about the iPhone as a professional camera. We also announce the sale of MPU T-Shirts. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Igloo An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. • Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. Guest Starring: Austin Mann Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users T-Shirts Mac Power Users T-shirts! Mac Power Users Orlando Meet-up Tickets, Orlando | Eventbrite Travel Photographer — Austin Mann Austin Mann (@austinmann) | Twitter Austin Mann (@austinmann) • Instagram photos and videos iPhone 6s Camera Review: Switzerland — Austin Mann iPhone 6 Plus Camera Review: Iceland — Austin Mann Moment - World's Best Lenses for Mobile Photography Moment Case - World's Best iPhone Case for Mobile Photography Moment - World's Best Lenses for Mobile Photography Apple — World Gallery — Austin Mann UltraPod™ II | Industrial Revolution Compact Tripods | GorillaPod Micro | JOBY Kenu - Stance for iPhone</a
Mon, October 19, 2015
Optimize Your Mac
From tweaking system settings to third party utilities, Katie and David discuss their tips for enhancing your experience and making your Mac your own. We also share details of our upcoming MPU Meet-up in Orlando next month. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Harvest Spend less time tracking and more time doing. Get your first month free and save 50% off your second month using code MPU.. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Orlando Meet-up Tickets, Orlando | Eventbrite Mac Power Users #212: Networking - Relay FM Mac Power Users #24: Home Networking - Relay FM iStat Menus, a Mac app by Bjango TimeMachineEditor Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control WiFi Explorer on the Mac App Store PhotoSweeper on the Mac App Store DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac Omni Disk Sweeper - The Omni Group OS X Yosemite and trim support: What is it and should you use it? | iMore DiskWarrior 5 - The Disk Utility for Mac Disk Repair, Mac Directory Repair, Mac Disk Recovery, Mac Data Recovery Noodlesoft | Hazel AppCleaner T
Mon, October 12, 2015
Videos and Growing a Business with Adam Lisagor
Adam Lisagor returns to the show to chat about how his video production team has grown from working out of a spare bedroom to a large team and the challenges and opportunities this presents. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • CleanMyMac 3 A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. For a limited time, MPU listeners can save 30%. • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Adam Lisagor Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Adam Lisagor (@lonelysandwich) | Twitter Sandwich Video Sandwich (@sandwich) | Twitter Mac Power Users #55: Workflows with Adam Lisagor - Relay FM Katie and David chat with LonelySandwich about how he gets work done with his Apple technology. TrueCar | Never overpay. Hassle-free car buying from TrueCar Certified Dealers. Netflix Company Culture Slideshow Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Amazon.com: Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration Mixpanel | Mobile Analytics Slack: Be less busy Airtable Organize anything you can imagineAirtable is a modern database created for everyone FileMaker | Create custom solutions Oculus Rift | Oculus <a hre
Thu, October 08, 2015
MPU Live: Making It Up As We Go Along
Mark Metzger joins us to chat about File Maker, we also talk about cleaning up iOS, follow-up on Office 365 accounts and Google Docs, discuss Mac/PC hybrid setups, hear from a virtual assistant, share listener tips and tricks and Katie shares her experiences with the iPad Air 2. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Igloo An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mark Metzger - Naperville, IL Business Attorney & Estate Planning Mark C. Metzger (@markmetzger) | Twitter markmetzger.net Create custom solutions | FileMaker MILOfest - Macs In The Law Office | Conference for Mac Using AttorneysMILOfest Macs In Law Offices (MILO) - Google Groups Compare Microsoft Office Products Download Google Drive - Free Cloud Storage Apache OpenOffice - Official Download Noodlesoft | Hazel DBinbox - receive large files. By request: Dropbox file submissions without the hassle - Six Colors Send Better Email | MailChimp Effective Email Marketing | Constant Contact Slack: Be less busy Freshdesk - Online customer support software and helpdesk solution FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — <
Sun, October 04, 2015
The state of Siri and Dictation on Mac and iOS
David and Katie tackle the best options for using your voice to dictate text and perform tasks on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Save 20% on new purchases until October 15! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dragon for Mac - All New version 5 for Mac OS X | Nuance Amazon.com: Dragon for Mac 5.0 Nuance launches cloud-based Dragon Anywhere iOS app, new Mac app | 9to5Mac Mac Basics: Dictation lets you speak text instead of typing - Apple Support Mavericks Dictation vs. Dragon Dictate: How good is OS X's built-in tool? | Macworld Mac Power Users #31: Speaking to Your Mac - Relay FM Mac Power Users #166: Using Siri and Dictation - Relay FM Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Drafts | Agile Tortoise Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM The Big Bang Theory: Raj's Date with Siri - YouTube AG06 - AG Series - Interfaces (FireWire/USB) - Yamaha Smile - 20% off all new licenses for Mac Power Users Listeners!
Mon, September 28, 2015
El Capitan
David and Katie discuss what to expect with Apple's latest operating system, El Capitan, their favorite new features and tips for upgrading. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iOS and Mac. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - Climbing El Capitan - YouTube Microsoft Office 2016 Apple — OS X El Capitan Apple describes the new OS. Debug | iMore Fonts - Apple Developer The Secret of the Apple’s New San Francisco Fonts — Medium BetterTouchTool Saying “No” to the Master — MacSparky Moom · Many Tricks The Future of Writing in Evernote - Evernote Blog Application Compatibility Table — RoaringApps Rebuilding A Mac From Scratch — Katie Floyd How to Make a Bootable OS X El Capitan GM / Beta USB Installer Drive
Mon, September 21, 2015
Word Processor Smack Down
David and Katie compare the current state of word processing on the Mac and iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Through October 15th, save 20% using code MPU. • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership St. Jude Support — 512 Pixels Support Josiah Hackett and other children fighting catastrophic diseases. Microsoft Office | Productivity Tools for Home & Office Keyboard Maestro 7.0.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Pages for Mac - Apple Pages for iOS - Apple Google Docs - create and edit documents online, for free. Nisus Software - Word Processing for Mac OS X Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic People Tracking the Literary History of Word Processing Apple – iWork for iCloud Mac Power Users #187: Word Processors - Relay FM Pasting Plain Text with TextExpander — MacSparky TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Katie's Bluetooth Keyboard for her iPad setup Auto-Save Microsoft Word - macro - Keyboard Maestro (Updated) <
Mon, September 14, 2015
iOS 9 and New Apple Hardware
In anticipation of iOS 9's release this week David and Katie discuss their experiences and favorite features of using the new OS. They also can't help a little discussion of Apple's latest announcements. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! •TunnelBear A simple app to browse privately and get around blocked websites. • Igloo An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iOS 9 - Apple iOS 9 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia OS 9 is the ninth release of the iOS mobile operating system designed by Apple Inc, as the successor to iOS 8. iOS 9 Content Blockers – MacStories nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Vesper San Francisco (2014 typeface) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia San Francisco is a neo-grotesque sans-serif typeface made by Apple Inc. It was introduced as the system typeface of the Apple Watch in 2014 and will replace Helvetica Neue as the system typeface of OS X El Capitan and iOS 9. It is the first new typeface designed at Apple in nearly 20 years. Apple Events - Special Event September 2015 - Apple Random Thoughts Following the Apple Event — MacSparky Hermès - Apple iPad Pro - Apple Jot - The Best Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPhone, and Touch Screens iPad Pro - Apple Pencil - Apple Mac Roundtable Podcast » Mac Roundtable 2015-09-09 #229 <a href="http://www.apple.c
Thu, September 10, 2015
MPU Live: Was That A Rabbit Hole?
Victor Cajiao of the Terra Tech Podcast joins us to talk about his love of audio. Follow-up on listener feedback related to running Mac based small businesses, emergency preparedness and answer questions on a variety of topics including data limits, syncing files, managing storage, and listeners share their tips for syncing contacts, extending your Mac's warranty and working more efficiently. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • Sparkle Web design has never been simpler. Save 15% using coupon code MACPOWERUSERS. Guest Starring: Victor Cajiao Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Victor Cajiao (@victorcajiao) | Twitter victorcajiao.com TerraTech Podcast Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio On Mac OS X Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X. - Apple Adobe Audition bossjock studio on the App Store on iTunes Auphonic Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR3350IS Omni Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones Amazon.com: Shure SM58S Vocal Microphone Amazon.com: Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter Amazon.com: Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone: David's Travel Mic Thomas Tempelmann - Find Any File <
Mon, September 07, 2015
Workflows with Matt Alexander
Matt Alexander joins Katie and David to discuss how a tech geek becomes and entrepreneur and uses his skills as a founder and CEO of multiple successful businesses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Matt Alexander Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Need / Curated Shopping for Men / Vol. 2.9: Homework Matt Alexander (@mattalexand) | Twitter Foremost 5by5 | Bionic BONANZA! - Relay FM The Loop | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple opinion and news Edition Collective Slack: Be less busy Zapier - The best apps. Better together. Zendesk.com | Customer Service Software | Support Ticket System Intercom - Live Chat Reinvented TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Noodlesoft | Simply useful Mac software ReadMe.io : Crowdsource Your Developer Hub Mailbox Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Deferred Email — MacSparky Inbox by Gmail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Inbox by Gmail is an email app by Google for Android, iOS, as well as the browsers Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The app is focused on improving email productivity and organization by allowing the user to snooz
Mon, August 31, 2015
Optimize Your iPhone and iPad
Katie and David discuss various ways you can optimize your iOS experience. From wrangling notifications to extending battery life we run through a number of tips and tricks for creating a better experience when using your iPhone or iPad. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Screencast: Wrangling Notifications — MacSparky Email Field Guide — MacSparky App Find: Contact Lockscreen Info — Katie Floyd Contact Lockscreen Info on the App Store on iTunes TunnelBear Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN DataMan by XVision Dataman Next AppLink Cortex - Relay FM Contrast | Launch Center Pro Launch Center Pro App Link Amazon.com: Anker Astro mini 3350mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable Charger Mac Power Users #268: Travel Hacks with Liana Lehua - Relay FM Understand multitasking and background activity on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support The Ultimate Guide to Solving iPhone, iPad, and iOS Battery Drain — Appinstructor The IT Crowd - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The IT Crowd was a British sitcom by Channel 4, written by Graham Linehan, produced by Ash Atalla and starring Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Park
Mon, August 24, 2015
When To Upgrade
David and Katie discuss upgrading Mac and iOS devices. When is the right time to upgrade your hardware, software, what are option for buying new and when can you extend the life of your existing device. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! • Igloo The intranet you’ll actually like. Sign up at IglooSoftware.com/mpu. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone, iPad, Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Rebuilding A Mac From Scratch — Katie Floyd AnandTech: Hardware News and Tech Reviews Since 1997 Amazon.com: Transcend Information USB 3.0 Card Reader Debug | iMore Debug is a conversational interview show about developing software and services, primarily for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and gaming. Hosted by Guy English and Rene Ritchie, it's all the great talk you get at the bar after the conference, wrapped up in convenient podcast form. Pull up a chair, hit play, join us. Pixelmator Other World Computing (OWC) - Performance Upgrades For Your Mac iFixit: The Free Repair Manual The Importance of Staying Up To Date — Katie Floyd The New MacBook Review — MacSparky
Mon, August 17, 2015
Workflows with Jonathan Mann
Jonathan Mann (a.k.a. Song a Day Mann) lends his musical talents to the podcast this week. Jonathan talks about working as an indie songwriter and how he creates a new song each day. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. •TunnelBear A simple app to browse privately and get around blocked websites. • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. Guest Starring: Jonathan Mann Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Homepage | Jonathan Mann Jonathan Mann (@songadaymann) | Twitter Support Jonathan Mann creating songs steve jobs liked my songs | Jonathan Mann ♫ iOS Autocomplete Song | Song A Day #2110 - YouTube Sherman Brothers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Sherman Brothers wrote more motion-picture musical song scores than any other songwriting team in film history.[2] Film scores of the Sherman Brothers include Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, Charlotte's Web and The Aristocats. Unlimited Online Backup - Easy, Secure Online Backup Services | Backblaze Backblaze Blog: The Most Reliable Hard Drive 2015 Amazon.com: AKG Pro Audio C414 XLII Vocal Condenser Microphone Georg Neumann GmbH - Startpage Amazon.com: Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface <
Mon, August 10, 2015
Mac Based Small Business
It's been several months since David went solo. He shares how he created a home-based Mac small business and his workflows for staying productive while wearing many hats. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Igloo The intranet you’ll actually like. Sign up at IglooSoftware.com/mpu Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership SPARKS law Virtual Receptionist & Live Remote Phone Call Answering Service | Ruby Receptionists Hoban Cards - Custom Letterpress Printed Calling Cards The Best Standing Desks | The Wirecutter Transfer your number out of Google Voice - Google Voice Help MailTags 4 Print to PDF, Revisited — MacSparky RingCentral | Phone System, VoIP, Cloud PBX, 800 Numbers Paperless — MacSparky EasyEnvelopes | Ambrosia Software, Inc. Amazon.com: Dragon Dictate for Mac 4.0: Software Office 2016 for Mac is here! - Office Blogs First look: Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac doesn't feel like an afterthought | Macworld nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com 1Writer - A bea
Thu, August 06, 2015
MPU Live: What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen?
We talk with Kent Newsome about working in a "locked down" office; we also discuss Amazon's Echo, listener travel tips, two-factor authentication apps, OmniFocus workflows, sharing tasks, referenced photo libraries and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • ScreenCastsOnline Video tutorials to help you get the most out of your Apple products. Save 25% on a subscription using code MPU2015. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Guest Starring: Kent Newsome Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Newsome.Org | Bringing truth to the internet since 1994 Kent Newsome (@kentnewsome) | Twitter Plugable USB 2.0 Sharing Switch | Plugable Amazon: Logitech - Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac CrossOver 14 Mac | Run Windows Apps on Mac | CodeWeavers - CodeWeavers Amazon.com: Plugable USB 2.0 Switch Swapping of USB Device/Hub Between Two Computers Mac Power Users #98: Mac from Scratch - Relay FM Mac Power Users Archives Amazon Echo: Always Ready, Connected, and Fast. Six Colors: Is there an (Amazon) Echo in here? New IFTTT compatibility boosts Amazon Echo's usefulness--and weirdness | TechHive IFTTT Recipe: When I add something to my Amazon
Sun, August 02, 2015
Workflows with Christina Warren
Special Guest Christina Warren joins David and Katie to talk about her work as an Apple journalist. We use the backdrop of the Apple Earnings Call to discuss her workflows as well as her thoughts on Apple Music. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Christina Warren ChristinaWarren.com Christina Warren (@film_girl) | Twitter Christina Warren on Mashable Rocket - Relay FM Overtired Exclusive: Tim Cook says lack of diversity in tech is 'our fault' iTunes - Podcasts - Apple Quarterly Earnings Call by Apple AshleyMadison is so screwed. Here's why TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Drafts | Agile Tortoise 217: iOS Automation with Federico Viticci | Mac Power Users Recorder Pro: Professional Voice Recording On-The-Go on the App Store on iTunes Apple - Music Music for everyone - Spotify
Mon, July 27, 2015
Emergency Preparedness for Geeks
We all face emergencies from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness and even death. David and Katie share their tips for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! •TunnelBear A simple app to browse privately and get around blocked websites. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mobile Apps | Weather & Safety Apps | Red Cross Prepare Your Data and Devices | American Red Cross Mobile App | FEMA.gov Dark Sky for iPhone and iPad Your Plan on the App Store on iTunes Paperless — MacSparky Digitizing Family Memories — KatieFloyd.me Flickr Photo Uploader The 1Password Emergency Kit: Version 3.0 - Productivityist Amazon.com: Schumacher XP400 Instant Portable Power Source Amazon.com: Anker® 36W 4-Port USB Wall Charger Travel Adapter Amazon.com: Anker 2nd Gen Astro E5 16000mAh Portable Amazon.com: Edimax N150 Wireless Personal Hotspot and Travel Router Amazon.com: Skiva Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Sync and Charge Cable Amazon.com: SCOSCHE Retractable Charge and Sync
Mon, July 20, 2015
Travel Hacks with Liana Lehua
Liana Lehua joins us to talk about how her job as a producer for media events takes her around the world and the travel hacks she's picked up along the way. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • ScreenCastsOnline Video tutorials to help you get the most out of your Apple products. Save 25% on a subscription using code MPU2015. • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. Guest Starring: Liana Lehua Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Liana Lehua - Producer. Photographer. Multi-Sport Athelete. | about.me Liana Lehua (@LianaLehua) | Twitter SignalWorx – Your Production Partner Mac Power Users #141: Traveling with Alex Lindsay - Relay FM Snapzoom universal digiscoping adapter Amazon.com: LifeProof iPhone 6 Case - Nuud Series Amazon.com: Sea to Summit TPU Guide Waterproof Case for Smartphones Amazon.com: Logitech Ultrathin Magnetic Clip-On Keyboard Cover for iPad Air 2 Amazon.com: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini Screenwriting Software | Final Draft Pixelmator for iPad Snapseed on the App Store on iTunes <a href="http://
Mon, July 13, 2015
David Wain's Film and Television Workflows
Writer, Director, Actor, and Producer David Wain joins us to talk about how he uses Apple technology to produce films and television including his new Netflix series, Wet Hot American Summer. We also talk about David's challenges with the Photos application. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Bushel cloud-based mobile device management solution for the Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: David Wain Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership DAVIDWAIN.COM David Wain's home on the Internet. David Wain - IMDb David Wain (@davidwain) • Instagram photos and videos David Wain (@davidwain) | Twitter Mac Power Users #50: Workflows with David Wain - Relay FM Mac Power Users #147: David Wain Returns - Relay FM Wet Hot American Summer - First Day of Camp David's latest project Another Period - Series | Comedy Central Official Site Watch Childrens Hospital Episodes and Clips for Free from Adult Swim Michael Showalter - IMDb Fountain | A markup language for screenwriting. Official Final Draft | #1-Selling Screenwriting Software | Final Draft Transcript of Scriptnotes, Ep. 129 | A ton of useful
Thu, July 09, 2015
MPU Live: #askmpu
We cover a wide range of listener questions this week from backup to travel tips. We also discuss strategies for keeping machines in sync, Mac CRMs, task management, the Photos.app and share tips for home automation, getting around bandwidth limits and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • ScreenCastsOnline Video tutorials to help you get the most out of your Apple products. Save 25% on a subscription using code MPU2015. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Print to PDF, Revisited — MacSparky MailTags 4 DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies IBackup for Mac – Time Machine Backup Dolly Drive: Online File Sharing, Sync and Backup for Mac Unlimited Online Backup - Easy, Secure Online Backup Services | Backblaze Apple - Mac - AirPort Time Capsule Flickr, a Yahoo company | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Flickr Uploader Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Sonos PDFpen Scan+: Scanning and OCR for iPad and iPhone Scanner Pro 6 by Readdle Pedometer++ Fitbit Official Site for Activity Trackers & More Mac Power Users #138: Syncing and Sharing - Relay FM <a href="http://busymac.com/busyconta
Mon, July 06, 2015
Apple Music
David and Katie take a look at the recently released Apple Music service. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple - Music Apple Music FAQ: Everything you need to know | iMore Apple Music subscriptions explained: The difference between free and paid accounts | iMore No, Apple is not adding DRM to songs on your Mac you already own | iMore How to check if your Mac's songs are uploaded, matched, purchased, or Apple Music DRM-laden | iMore Mac Power Users #38: iTunes Intensive - Relay FM Mac Power Users #66: iTunes Match - Relay FM Mac Power Users #122: Another look at iTunes - Relay FM How to properly use “Likes” in Apple Music How to stop Apple Music from automatically renewing your membership | Macworld Apple Music first look: It's all about curation, curation, curation Talking to Eddy Cue and Jimmy Iovine about Apple Music TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time David's TextExpander 5 Videos Subscribing to Mac Power Users Podcast RSS Feed
Mon, June 29, 2015
Workflows with John Gruber
Katie and David sit down with John Gruber of Daring Fireball to discuss the origins of his site, how he finds and publishes the news and how he uses his Mac and iOS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our Exclusive Sponsor for this Episode: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: John Gruber Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Daring Fireball John Gruber (@gruber) | Twitter Daring Fireball: The Talk Show Daring Fireball Linked List: Philly's Best Cocktail Daring Fireball: Independent Days MovableType.org Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Pong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pong (marketed as PONG) is one of the earliest arcade video games and the very first sports arcade video game. Apple II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia kottke.org - home of fine hypertext products Dave Winer Texas Instruments TI-99/4A - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Texas Instruments TI-99/4A was an early home computer, released in June 1981, originally at a price of US$525. Atari 2600 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Atari 2600 is a home video game console released in September 1977 by Atari, Inc. QuarkXPress - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia QuarkXPress is a computer application for creating and editing complex page layouts in a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) environment. Gopher (protocol) -
Mon, June 22, 2015
Rethinking Task Management with Kourosh Dini
Psychiatrist, musician, geek, and author Kourosh Dini guests to explain why managing tasks is so hard and, with that knowledge, how to use technology to get work done. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Kourosh Dini Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Kourosh Dini | Mind, Music, & Technology Kourosh Dini (@kouroshdini) | Twitter The Music of Kourosh Dini Mac Power Users #78: Workflows with Kourosh Dini - Relay FM Using OmniFocus | Workflow Mastery Mac Power Users #78: Workflows with Kourosh Dini - Relay FM Kourosh Dini, physician and author of "Creating Flow with OmniFocus", joins David. ▶ Chicago Bucket Boys - YouTube Task Management When the Bullets are Flying — MacSparky Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad HoudahSpot – Advanced File Search Tool for Mac OS X Creating Flow with OmniFocus – Now Available! | Kourosh Dini Mac Power Users #254: Reviewing GTD with David Allen - Relay FM TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time <a href="http://www.keyboardmaestro.co
Mon, June 15, 2015
Thoughts from WWDC 2015
David comes to us from WWDC to recap the announcements of the next generation for OS X, iOS, watchOS and Apple's new Music Service as well as discuss community events around the developer conference. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Hover The best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code TEAMMPU to save on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple - Live - June 2015 Special Event WWDC - Apple Developer Breaking news, latest news, and current events - breakingnews.com Breaking News + on the App Store on iTunes El Capitan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia El Capitan is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, located on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. ARM architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ARM is a family of instruction set architectures for computer processors developed by British company ARM Holdings, based on a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) architecture. Moom · Many Tricks Vesper. Collect your thoughts. Urban Dictionary: sherlocked to have developed a product and just started shipping it, only to have Apple come along and provide exactly the same functionality in a system update. It happened to Karelia Software twice. Once with Sherlock and again with iWeb. A Few Thoughts on iOS 9 — MacSparky
Thu, June 11, 2015
MPU Live: My Machine Just Kernel Panicked
Jeff Richardson of iPhone JD joins David and Katie to chat about the Apple Watch, we follow-up on Dropbox,Photos.app and photo workflows meal planning, DevonThink, DevonThink, storing items locally without sacrificing drive space and travel tips. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Guest Starring: Jeff Richardson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) | Twitter iPhone J.D. (@iPhoneJD) | Twitter Adams and Reese LLP Flickr: Tools Grocery list nirvana: How I use Siri to maintain and share grocery lists — toddzarwell.com Using the Paprika app to manage recipes and grocery lists — toddzarwell.com Amazon Cloud Drive: Unlimited Storage - Backup Online Boxcryptor | Encryption software for files in the cloud Google Photos - All your photos organized and easy to find The Pogue Review: Flickr vs. Google Photos — Which Free Photo App Is Better? Apple Photos vs Google Photos comparison - Review - Macworld UK Paprika Recipe Manager for iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows. <a href="https://www.anylistapp.com/" target="_b
Mon, June 08, 2015
Creating and Running a Nonprofit with Jean MacDonald
Jean MacDonald, founder of App Camp For Girls joins Katie and David to talk about her experiences creating a nonprofit. Jean discusses the genesis of App Camp, generating community support, the logistics of running, funding and marketing. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. Guest Starring: Jean MacDonald Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jean MacDonald (@macgenie) | Twitter App Camp For Girls App Camp For Girls 3.0 | Indiegogo App Camp 3.0 - Let's Fund a Mac Power Users Team! Smile: Mac Software for PDF Editing, Text Expansion and CD/DVD Label Design App Camp Quiz Compendium on the App Store on iTunes Introducing the Relay FM app, powered by Glide — Relay FM Glide Creations Ltd Úll 2015 Swift - Overview - Apple Developer A Summer Camp for Making Apps, Not Friendship Bracelets - The New Yorker Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls – Portland, Oregon Ladies Rock Camp <a
Mon, June 01, 2015
Workflows with Christa Mrgan
Katie and David sit down with Christa Mrgan to talk about creating user interfaces, getting started in design, music and the upcoming Layers conference. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Christa Mrgan Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Christa Mrgan (@antichrista) | Twitter http://bringyourlayers.com App Camp For Girls 3.0 | Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign Here's how you can donate to support App Camp For Girls App Camp 3.0 Indiegogo Campaign - Let's Fund a Mac Power Users Team! — KatieFloyd.me Details on the Mac Power Users matching fund offer and how to participate. Rogue Amoeba | Quality Audio Software for Mac OS X Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Recording From Applications and Audio Devices Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio On Mac OS X Layers - A new design conference App Camp For Girls OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Adobe Photoshop CC Adobe Illustrator CC Bohemian Coding - Sketch 3 Mac App Store - Sketch 3 MacRabbit - Slicy Tumult Hype 3 Adobe After Effects <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu
Mon, May 25, 2015
Early Impressions of The Apple Watch
We've had our Apple Watches for a couple of weeks now. Katie and David discuss how they're using the watch and how it fits into their workflow so far. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Save $10 with this link. Hover The best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code THREECIRCLES to save 10% off your first order. Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. Links and Show Notes: This episode was recorded the day before the 1.0.1 software update for Apple Watch was released. (Of course!) We'll share our thoughts on the fixes/improvements in 1.0.1 on the next MPU Live Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple - Apple Watch AltConf 2015 The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 119, With Guest David Sparks Creating Bands for Apple Watch - Apple Developer Get help with the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch - Apple Support The Apple Watch Waterproofing Extravaganza: Swim, High Diving, Test Chamber | DC Rainmaker Users discover stainless steel Apple Watch scratches easily, the $5 fix is even easier (Video) | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: Bluelounge CableDrop Mini White - Cable Management System for All Cables up to 5/16-inch: Electronics AquaNotes - Waterproof Paper Notepad Yes. David takes notes in the shower. Amazon.com - Valet Tray in Brown Genuine Leather - Jewelry Trays <a href="https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/hirise-apple-watch" ta
Mon, May 18, 2015
Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI
Merlin Mann returns for his annual visit to Mac Power Users. We discuss hardware and software updates and if it's necessary to keep up the latest and greatest, Merlin's growing use of iOS over Mac OS, and kids and technology use. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) | Twitter Roderick on the Line You Look Nice Today | A Journal of Emotional Hygiene 5by5 | Back to Work Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM In our first "Workflows" episode we talk with Merlin Mann, or as David calls him, the "Hero of Nerds." Merlin discussed how he uses his Mac for his work and the applications he uses to be more productive. This extra long episode is packed with geeky goodness. Mac Power Users #46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - Relay FM David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects. Mac Power Users #91: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - Relay FM Merlin Mann joins Katie and David for the 2012 version of Merlin's workflow interviews. This year, Merlin explains some of his favorite iOS apps, Mac apps, and web services. Mac Power Users #132: Merli
Thu, May 14, 2015
MPU Live: I Think Your Bus Just Left
This episode is packed with listener feedback and tips. We talk with Deron Bos about the benefits of digital meal planning, follow-up on DEVONThink workflows, discuss our RSS feeds, managing small SSDs, resources for a new iPhone user, better fonts for iOS and David discusses his new MacBook. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Hover The best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ASKMPU to save 10% on your first order. Guest Starring: Deron Bos Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Bos Organization | Los Angeles Professional Organizer Deron Bos (@bosorganization) | Twitter Deron Bos (@deronbos) | Twitter Paprika Recipe Manager for iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows. The best recipe manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - The Sweet Setup Eat Your Books A community of cookbook lovers Video: A Step-by-Step System to Meal Plan Like A Wizard | Bos Organization | Los Angeles Professional Organizer Workflow: Safari selection to nvALT via KeyBoard Maestro and tag as “ReadLater” for long-reading - ruminatr Abandoning Tinderbox and wikis; sticking with plain text | Dellu Index iCloud Drive with DEVONthink Pro (Office) BazQux Reader <
Mon, May 11, 2015
Photos.app and Photo Management
David and Katie dive deep on Apple's new Photos.app for the Mac and discuss how this changes workflows for photo management. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Fat Cat Software – PowerPhotos Apple - OS X - Photos Mac Power Users #171: Photo Management - Relay FM Joined by guest Bradley Chambers, David and Katie tackle photo management. Photos Field Guide — MacSparky iCloud storage pricing - Apple Support Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC Star Wars Celebration The Ultimate Fan Experience - Star Wars Celebration • July 15 - 17, 2016 Apple - iCloud - Family Sharing Unlimited Online Backup - Easy, Secure Online Backup Services | Backblaze Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. SuperDuper! Backup Software Automator actions, geotags, and more advanced tricks for Photos for OS X | Macworld Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course. Everything you need to know about Apple's new Photos app! </
Sun, May 03, 2015
Reviewing GTD with David Allen
David Allen returns to Mac Power Users to chat with Katie and David about the re-release of his book Getting Things Done and discuss the philosophy and science behind GTD. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: David Allen Links and Show Notes: Note: We are aware of the "clicking" on occasion on Mr. Allen's audio track. Unfortunately this was something in his environment and we were unable to remove it completely during post production. Our apologies. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David Allen (@gtdguy) | Twitter Mac Power Users #219: Getting Things Done with David Allen - Relay FM David and Katie are joined by special guest David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, to talk talk about the GTD method and how GTD works in the digital age. Getting Things Done®, GTD® and David Allen & Co. Amazon: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity GTD Times (@gtdtimes) | Twitter Amazon.com: BrainChains: Discover your brain, to unleash its full potential in a hyperconnected, multitasking world lynda.com: Watch the Online Video Course Getting Things Done OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone eProductivity | Get It All Done in IBM Lotus Notes Amazon: The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload: Daniel J. Levitin Words With Friends | Zynga
Mon, April 27, 2015
Life on Mars
David and Katie chat with Dr. Ross Lockwood about the workflows he used while spending four months as part of a NASA-funded simulation studying what it would be like for humans to live on Mars. We're also announcing the end of our run on 5by5 and the show's future. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox: Stop drowning in email! Launchbar: Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it is only a few keystrokes away! Fracture: Your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Links and Show Notes: In addition to our discussion with Dr. Ross Lockwood, David and Katie announce the end of Mac Power Users on the 5by5 network. Starting next week you can find the show on Relay.fm . Please re-subscribe to the show's new RSS feed: http://www.relay.fm/mpu/feed .You can find the complete catalogue of shows, contact information and more at our new site, relay.fm/mpu . Our thanks to Dan and everyone at 5by5 for a great run and all their support and assistance through the years and with the transition. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users on Relay.fm The new home of Mac Power Users on Relay.fm Mac Power Users - RSS Feed Please Re-Subscribe to our new RSS Feed on Relay.fm to ensure you never miss an episode Ross Lockwood (@spincrisis) | Twitter Ross' Website: Spincrisis HI-SEAS Mānoa: HI-SEAS to study human performance for long-duration space exploration | University of Hawaii News HI-SEAS Mission Will Study How Life On Mars Affects The Mind Noodlesoft | Simply useful Mac software squid : Optimising Web Delivery Put the
Fri, April 17, 2015
Five Essential Web Services
David and Katie run down their top five web services for Mac Power Users to boost productivity. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Links and Show Notes: Dropbox MPU 047: Dropbox Awesomeness | Mac Power Users Transporter Your Own Unlimited Private Cloud SugarSync Cloud File Sharing, File Sync & Online Backup From Any Device Forbes: Apple tried to buy Dropbox Box | Free Cloud Storage, Secure Content & Online File Sharing Microsoft OneDrive Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More Unlimited Online Backup - Easy, Secure Online Backup Services | Backblaze Apple - iCloud - Everything you love, everywhere you go. SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote Mac Power Users 198: Evernote Power Tips | Mac Power Users David and Katie discuss their use of Evernote, how their use has evolved o
Mon, April 13, 2015
DEVONthink
David and Katie are joined by Gabe Weatherhead (aka MacDrifter) to take a deep dive in to DEVONthink, a powerful document and knowledge management app for the Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Collect, store, work: Your Mac paperless office. DEVONthink saves all your documents, keeps them organized, and recalls them whenever you need them. Now there's no need to store Office files, PDFs, bookmarks or other information in separate apps. DEVONthink To Go — The iPhone and iPad companion to DEVONthink and DEVONnote for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Mac Power Users 177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead | Mac Power Users David and Katie talk with Gabe Weatherhead (aka MacDrifter) about being a Mac geek in a PC office, DEVONThink, and his automation workflows. Macdrifter macdrifter (@macdrifter) | Twitter Technical Difficulties - Home EagleFiler: Collect notes, e-mails, and Web pages on your Mac, and search them instantly Organize, search, and archive your e-mail, Web pages, files, and miscellaneous scraps of information. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_character_r
Fri, April 10, 2015
MPU Live: We're Just Getting Started...
Katie and David are celebrating 250 episodes. This week we're joined by Brett Bruney to discuss scanning on the go, we follow-up on LaTex, RSS and cord-cutting. We also address listener questions about splitting iTunes accounts, merging contacts, scheduling time to complete tasks and share listener tips about automating a home webcam, using Keyboard maestro, and sending automating reading RSS feeds. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Guest Starring: Brett Burney Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Burney Consultants LLC ABA TECHSHOW 2015 | Bringing Lawyers & Technology Together the mobile pdf scanner for iPhone and Android | Scanbot Scanner Pro by Readdle Scanner Pro by Readdle on the App Store on iTunes The Grizzly Labs Genius Scan - PDF Scanner on the App Store on iTunes PDFpen Scan+: Scanning and OCR for iPad and iPhone PDFpen Scan+ with OCR, PDF text export on the App Store on iTunes The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote <a href="http://www
Sun, April 05, 2015
Tech and the Family
Katie and David are joined by Dan Moren, co-author of The Connected Apple Family to discuss making all your technology work in the family. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Dan Moren Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Connected Apple Family, The: Discover the Rich Apple Ecosystem of the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV | Peachpit Dan Moren (@dmoren) | Twitter Dan Shot First | Would I lie to you? Articles by Dan Moren | Macworld Ultimate Guide to Transforming iPhone to iPod | Bos Organization | Los Angeles Professional Organizer Jeff Carlson Mac Power Users 151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson | Mac Power Users David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS. Family Sharing - Apple Support Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support Quitting Family Sharing — MacSparky Noodlesoft | Simply useful Mac software DIY Photo Booth Using a Mac and Automator About Restrictions (parental controls) on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support <a
Mon, March 30, 2015
Revisting Cutting the Cord
It's been more than three years since Katie ditched her pay TV service. This week Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss life as a "cord cutter", advantages and disadvantages, entertainment devices and services and the future. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Warby Parker A new concept in eyewear: Contemporary eyeglass that are extremely affordable, and fashion forward. Free home try on upgrade to free 3-day shipping on your final frame choice using this link. Guest Starring: Bradley Chambers Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 062: Cutting The Cable | Mac Power Users 212: Networking | Mac Power Users 234: MPU Live: Control-Space is Wrong | Mac Power Users Chambers Daily Bradley Chambers (@bradleychambers) | Twitter The Tools and Toys Guide to Cutting the Cord — Tools and Toys Netflix Hulu YouTube Apple - Apple TV - HD iTunes content and more on your TV. HDTV Indoor / Outdoor Antenna w/ Low Noise Amplifier - Monoprice.com Amazon.com: Mohu Leaf 50 Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna <a href="http:
Mon, March 23, 2015
The Onslaught Revisited
David and Katie revisit the current state of RSS and Read it Later services Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Power Users 143: RSS and Replacing Google Reader | Mac Power Users David and Katie talk about the impending shutdown of Google Reader and their solutions for RSS Mac Power Users 149: Reading It Later | Mac Power Users Instapaper Instapaper App Store Link Pocket Pocket App Store Link RSS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia RSS (Rich Site Summary) NetNewsWire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia NetNewsWire is a news aggregator for Mac OS X and iOS, and was one of the first desktop RSS readers on any platform. NetNewsWire Feed Wrangler Feed Wrangler App Store Link feedly feedly App Store Link Readability - A Free Web & Mobile App for Reading Comfortably Readability App Store Link</a
Mon, March 16, 2015
Workflows with Eddie Smith
Eddie Smith drops by to talk about life as an Actuary and the tools he uses to help students prepare for Actuary exams. Including culling through thousands of pages of reference material using DevonThink, creating equation-rich study guides with LaTeX and brining it all together with keynote to create video tutorials. At the end of the show we also sidetrack into a discussion of the new MacBooks and Apple watch. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Launchbar Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it is only a few keystrokes away!. Guest Starring: Eddie Smith Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Practically Efficient Eddie Smith (@eddie_smith) | Twitter PracticallyEfficient (@practeff) | Twitter The Infinite Actuary - Actuarial Exam Preparation Markdown — MacSparky Actuary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An actuary is a business professional who deals with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. Be an Actuary LaTeX - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia LaTeX is a document preparation system and document markup language. LaTeX – A document preparation system MacTeX - TeX Users Group Skim | Home<
Wed, March 11, 2015
MPU Live: My Neighbors Think I'm Completely Insane
David and Katie discuss Smart Folders with guest Joel Anderson. We also follow-up on texting workflows, managing large scans and OCR quality, journaling, compare Launch Center Pro and Workflow, talk about monitoring your home network usage, debate smart lighting, help a listener assemble media for a family legacy project and discuss the Apple Watch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Casper Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night's sleep. Use code MACPOWER to save $50 off your order. Guest Starring: Joel Anderson Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Joel Anderson Joel Anderson (@autonomygaps) | Twitter Systematic 128: The Issue of Trust with Joel Anderson Smart ways to work with smart folders | Macworld How-to: Use Spotlight and Smart Folders to search for anything on your Mac | 9to5Mac HoudahSpot – Advanced File Search Tool for Mac OS X FoxTrot Personal Search | CTM Apple - Apple Watch mixyourwatch Amazon.com: TopCase Palm Rest Cover with Trackpad Protector for Macbook Pro 15" ScanTailor scantailor-osx - The opensource Scan Tailor App packaged for Mac OSX - Google Project Hosting Me
Mon, March 09, 2015
When Bad Things Happen
David and Katie discuss what to do when the worst things happen to your tech. We'll discuss malware, compromised passwords, stolen devices and more and what what you can do to prepare now to be ready when disaster strikes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The Safe Mac Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac - Apple Support The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide Contact Lockscreen Info on the App Store on iTunes If your Mac is lost or stolen - Apple Support If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support Report a lost or stolen Apple product - Apple Support The Safe Mac » What to do if your Apple ID has been hacked Jettison How to make a bootable OS X 10.10 Yosemite install drive | Macworld OS X: About Recovery Disk Assistant - Apple Support create a bootable OS X installer Create a bo
Mon, March 02, 2015
Workflow.app
David and Katie dive deep into the new Workflow.app and discuss how it's a game changer for iOS Automation and provide sample workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. iTunes Link: Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple MacSparky Workflow Video Field Guide Workflow 1.1: Deeper iOS Automation – MacStories Shownote Links techEDvance - Create Affiliate Links on iOS with Workflow Audio Idea Where Next? Share 1 Week Share 1 Day Send Pic Everywhere Payroll Example Replacing Fast Text with Workflow — Liss is More ETA To Home AirDrop & Delete Screenshot An update to the YouTube to Huffduffer workflow — 512 Pixels <a href="http://plobo.net/time-sensitive-s
Mon, February 23, 2015
Troubleshooting with Joe Caiati
David and Katie talk with former Apple Genius Joe Ciati about troubleshooting your Mac. We discuss removing adware, explain Activity Monitor and Console, how to diagnose hardware and software problems and when you can attempt to fix something yourself and when its time to call a pro. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Guest Starring: Joe Caiati Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! Links for this episode: dot info Diagnostics & Usage Joe Caiati (@JoeCaiati) | Twitter Be your own Genius — 512 Pixels 235: Workflows with Stephen Hackett | Mac Power Users Katie and David sit down with Stephen Hackett of 512pixels.net to discuss his previous life as an Apple Genius, how he juggles a day job, Relay.fm and being Editor-in-Chief of the Sweet setup with his family life, his love of old Macs and more. Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac - Apple Support The Safe Mac AdwareMedic iStat Menus, a Mac app by Bjango Using A
Mon, February 16, 2015
iCloud in 2015
David and Katie discuss the state of iCloud in 2015, where you should trust it, where you should take a pass, how it integrates with other services and peek at the new Photos.app. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple - iCloud - Everything you love, everywhere you go. MPU 042: Contacts and Calendars | Mac Power Users In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. Mac Power Users 178: The Contacts Show | Mac Power Users David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts. Mac Power Users 179: Calendar Management | Mac Power Users This week David and Katie tackle the calendar and best practices for managing, sharing and storing information to keep you on track. Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. BusyCal BusyContacts Drafts - Agile Tortoise Spanning Tools for Mac Xmarks | Bookmark Sync and Search MPU 069: Browser Wars | Mac Power Users Katie and David dive deep on the various web browsers available for Mac and iOS, the pros and cons of each and various add-ons and extensions to make your browser
Wed, February 11, 2015
MPU Live: Auto-Magically, with Kenny G
David and Katie talk with Bonni Stachowiak, a professor at Vanguard University about providing better feedback, they also follow-up with listener comments about financial management apps, clarify FileVault, share their thoughts on antivirus, discuss upgrading your Mac with an SSD and share listener tips and tricks. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Harry's Exceptional shave products sold online at a fair price. Use code MACPOWER to save $5 you first order. Guest Starring: Bonni Stachowiak Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Teaching In Higher Ed Bonni Stachowiak, Ed.D. | Vanguard University | Business Could Video Feedback Replace the Red Pen? – Wired Campus grading Archives - Teaching In Higher Ed Tapes for Mac – Share Screencasts Fast Screenflow - Screencasting and Video Editing Software Screen Capture Software for Windows, Mac, and Chrome | Snagit TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFs Mac Power Users - Community - Google+ MPU Google + Community Thread <a href="http://brettterpstra.com
Mon, February 09, 2015
Workflows with Adam Christianson
Katie and David sit down with Adam Christianson of the Maccast podcast, one of the first Mac podcasts, to talk about his history with Apple, life as a programer, experiences through the years podcasting and Mac User Groups. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Launchbar Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it is only a few keystrokes away!. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Guest Starring: Adam Christianson Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The MacCast Adam Christianson (@maccast) | Twitter Apple IIGS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Macintosh IIfx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Mac Observer ExpressionEngine / EllisLab TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X Sublime Text: The text editor you'll fall in love with CodePen - Front End Developer Playground & Code Editor in the Browser PHP IDE :: JetBrains PhpStorm Navicat GUI | DB Admin Tool for MySQL GitHub · Build software better, together. Your Mac Life Feedly <a href="https://feedbin.com/" class="link" target=
Mon, February 02, 2015
10 Apps and 10 Utilities For Your Mac
David and Katie run down their ten must have Mac Apps and 10 utilities for any Mac Power User This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The first 10 apps to install on your brand-new Mac | Macworld Lifehacker Pack for Mac: Our List of the Essential Mac Apps The best apps for your new Mac | The Verge Dropbox Transporter Your Own Unlimited Private Cloud Use symbolic links in a Dropbox folder - Mac OS X Hints Noodlesoft | Hazel MPU 047: Dropbox Awesomeness | Mac Power Users MPU 025: Geeking Out With Hazel | Mac Power Users In this episode, David and Katie talk about how to keep your Mac clean and organized using Noodlesoft’s Hazel. Hazel watches folders and runs actions based on specific criteria to take action on the folder items. Hazel also keeps your Mac tidy by throwing away left-over bits of deleted programs and helping you to manage your trash. MPU 079: Hazel 3.0 | Mac Power Users Katie and David cover the latest release of one of their favorite Mac utilities, Hazel 3.0, with the basics and some of their favorite Hazel workflows. Email Field Guide — MacSparky Noodlesoft Forums • Index page 1Password <a href="http://productivityist.com/1password-emergency-kit-3/" class="link" target="_
Mon, January 26, 2015
Catching Up with John Siracusa
John Siracusa returns to Mac Power Users to update us on how his workflows have changed and life as an iPhone owner. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners using this link. Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: John Siracusa (@siracusa) | Twitter Hypercritical Accidental Tech Podcast The Incomparable - a podcast from The Incomparable MPU 087: Workflows with John Siracusa | Mac Power Users John Siracusa | Ars Technica John Siracusa - Google+ 5by5 | Hypercritical Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Bare Bones Software | Yojimbo Simplenote Simplenote iTunes Link Simplenote Mac App Store Link Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Byword Mac App Store Link Byword iTunes Link <a href="http://wingstand.com/" class=
Mon, January 19, 2015
Managing Digital Finances
David and Katie talk best practices and discuss the various tools available to manage your finances online. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple - Apple Pay The MacCast » Blog Archive » Maccast 2014.09.24 – Three Amigos Home Depot blames security breach on Windows, senior executives given new MacBooks and iPhones | 9to5Mac CurrentC CurrentC Is The Big Retailers’ Clunky Attempt To Kill Apple Pay And Credit Card Fees | TechCrunch How to use Passbook: The ultimate guide | iMore Use Passbook in iOS - Apple Support PayPal Mobile Apps Credit Card Processing and Business Solutions | Square Saddleback Leather Wallets Shop Smarter with CardStar - Mobile Rewards from Constant Contact Key Ring | The iPhone and Android app for loyalty cards, coupons, and shopping lists Stocard - The Loyalty Card App Creating My Own Digital Wall
Sun, January 11, 2015
Workflows with Stephen Hackett
Katie and David sit down with Stephen Hackett of 512pixels.net to discuss his previous life as an Apple Genius, how he juggles a day job, Relay.fm and being Editor-in-Chief of the Sweet setup with his family life, his love of old Macs and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: 512 Pixels 512 Pixels on Twitter Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter Relay FM The Sweet Setup HomeFlextronics PCS-CTS | Consumer Electronics Repair iFixit: The free repair manual - iFixit Why I Drilled Holes in My MacBook Pro and Put It in the Oven | iFixit Macintosh SE/30 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Macintosh SE/30 is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. from 1989 until 1991. PowerBook G4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The PowerBook G4 is a series of notebook computers that were manufactured, marketed, and sold by Apple, Inc. (then Apple Computer, Inc) between 2001 and 2006 as part of its PowerBook line. Low End Mac: Make the most of your Appl
Wed, January 07, 2015
MPU Live: Control-Space is Wrong
In our monthly feedback show David and Katie talk about auditing your accounts with guest Bradley Chambers, quitting Family Sharing, follow-up on PDFs, discuss applications for money management, and share tips for managing RSS feeds on the go, sharing an iTunes library, managing photos and videos, preserving two-factor authentication codes, discuss the Evernote Stylus, family journaling options and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Launchbar Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it is only a few keystrokes away!. Guest Starring: Bradley Chambers Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Chambers Daily Bradley Chambers (@bradleychambers) | Twitter Technology resolutions for 2015 - The Sweet Setup Quitting Family Sharing — MacSparky 230: The Power of PDFs | Mac Power Users Adobe Acrobat PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor Optical Character Recognition in Google Drive OmniFocus Video Field Guide — MacSparky Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. PDF Converter by Readdle <a href="http://www.youn
Mon, January 05, 2015
Family Tech Support
Katie and David discuss tools and techniques to help you provide tech support to your friends and family and encourage tech independence. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Katie on Twitter Putting an SSD in my dad's 2008 MacBook Pro. I've counted 27 screws so far. pic.twitter.com/8TWuocU8vr — Katie (@KatieFloyd) December 25, 2014 Boxing Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia OS X Yosemite: Set up users on your Mac OS X Mavericks: Set up users on your Mac OS X Yosemite: Set up parental controls OS X Mavericks: Set up parental controls 224: The Email Problem | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 164: Tackling Email | Mac Power Users Update OS X and App Store apps on your Mac - Apple Support Apple automatically patches Macs to fix severe NTP security flaw | Ars Technica OS X Yosemite: Share your printer OS X Mavericks: Share your printer Chrome <a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/" class="link" target="_bl
Mon, December 29, 2014
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Katie and David look back on the tech related events in the year that was and what they're most looking forward to in the year to come. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. MindNode MindNode makes Mind mapping easy. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: OmniFocus Video Field Guide — MacSparky OmniFocus - The Omni Group Screenflow | Screencasting and Video Editing Software Ulysses Byword • Simple and efficient text editor Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software Evernote | The workspace for your life’s work Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. Workflow iTunes Link 231: Sticking It to the Man with Jason Snell | Mac Power Users Upgrade - Relay FM Drafts - Agile Tortoise What is Drafts for? - All this Transmit iOS Transmit iTunes Link <a href="https://overcast.fm/" class="li
Mon, December 22, 2014
Sticking It to the Man with Jason Snell
David and Katie sit down with Jason Snell, now an independent technology writer and podcaster, to talk about how his workflows have changed. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Launchbar Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it is only a few keystrokes away!. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Jason Snell Jason Snell (@jsnell) | Twitter Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends Relay.fm - Upgrade MPU 029: Workflows with Jason Snell Mac Power Users 155: Jason Snell Returns Macworld - News, tips, and reviews from the Apple experts Macworld Just Laid Off Most Of Its Staff After Covering The iPhone 6 Launch - Business Insider 222: Workflows with Myke Hurley | Mac Power Users Movable Type - Content Management System, Blog Software & Publishing Platform The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts TeeVee.org - Former home of The Vidiots Marco.org <a href="https
Mon, December 15, 2014
The Power of PDFs
David and Katie discuss the power of PDFs with Ernie Svenson (aka "Ernie the attorney). Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Harry's Exceptional shave products sold online at a fair price. Use code MACPOWER to save $5 you first order. Guest Starring: Ernie Svenson Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Ernie the Attorney - Seeking Efficient Enlightenment Ernest Svenson (@ernieattorney) | Twitter PaperlessChase Portable Document Format - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TRON (1982) - IMDb Tagged Image File Format - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PDF/A - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF) specialized for the digital preservation of electronic documents. PDFpenPro Adobe Acrobat XI Pro PDFpen for iPhone or iPad PDF Expert 5 - Readdle Readdle GoodReader Mac Basics: Pr
Thu, December 11, 2014
MPU Live: I don't do the Costanza thing
David and Katie touch base with Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server under Yosemite, we follow-up on iOS Apps, Email and answer listener questions about NAS, home media center, preserving family memories and more This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Casper Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night's sleep. Use code MACPOWER to save $50 off your order. Guest Starring: Todd Olthoff Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Todd Olthoff - YouTube Todd Olthoff (@tolthoff) | Twitter Mac Power Users 189: OS X Server with Todd Olthoff The Incomparable | Forcegiving (Episode 222) George's Exploding Wallet - YouTube Urban Dictionary: george costanza's wallet Wally Wallet | Distil Union Creating My Own Digital Wallet — KatieFloyd.me Two-Factor Authentication | Authy Google Authenticator on the App Store on iTunes Mail Act-On 3 MailTags 4
Mon, December 08, 2014
Rocket Science with Skip Owens
David and Katie chat with NASA Scientist Skip Owens about how he uses his Mac to put rovers on Mars. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Backblaze Backup your data. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Guest Starring: Skip Owens Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Skip Owens (@skipowens) | Twitter 1WaySwim NASA NASA - Launch Services NASA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Slide rule - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The slide rule, also known colloquially in the United States as a slipstick, is a mechanical analog computer. Robert H. Goddard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Hutchings Goddard (October 5, 1882 – August 10, 1945) was an American engineer, professor, physicist, and inventor who is credited with creating and building the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, which he successfully launched on March 16, 1926. Mars rover - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Why the Mars rover has a measly 2MP camera - CNET OmniFocus - The Omni Group Mind map - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia iThoughtsX <a href="https://itunes.
Mon, December 01, 2014
Our iPhone Home Screens
David and Katie share the apps they currently have on their iPhone home screens and why. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MacSparky Home Screen Posts Connected #11: Ruining Lives With Perspective - Relay FM SurfacePad for iPhone 6 - Twelve South Creating My Own Digital Wallet — KatieFloyd.me Clips for iOS — MacSparky 1Password for iOS Unread – An RSS Reader Pocket Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone Overcast Beats Music | Experience Music Like Never Before Sonos | Wireless HiFi MindNode Write - A Beautiful Writing & Note Taking App for iPhone, iPad and Mac with Dropbox and iCloud Sync Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Soulver | Acqualia Workflow — Powerful Automation Made Simple OmniFocus - The Omni Group Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. <a href="http://contrast.co/launch-center-pro/" class="link" target="_blank
Sun, November 23, 2014
Workflows with Manton Reece
David and Katie list down with developer Manton Reece to talk about creating Mac and iOS apps, Twitter and App.net, collaborating with others and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Guest Starring: Manton Reece Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Manton Reece Riverfold Software Core Intuition Manton Reece (manton) on App.net MPU 076: Workflows with Daniel Jalkut | Mac Power Users Making Money | Small Business Advice from Jason Fried of Inc.com | Inc.com "Like I said at the outset, it's all about practice. Whether you're playing drums or building a business, you're going to be pretty bad at something the first time you try it. The second time isn't much better. Over time, and after a lot of practice, you begin to get there." Monument Valley: an iOS and Android game by ustwo Monument Valley iTunes Link Unclutter App - Your instant digital pocket Unclutter Mac App Store Link Aptonic - Dropzone 3 <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropzone-3/id6
Sun, November 16, 2014
2014 Geek Holiday Gift Guide
David and Katie share the items on their wish lists as well as thoughts for gifts for the geek in your life in their Annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Harry's The Official Shave Partner of "Movember" Grow your Mo - shave with Harry's. Backblaze Backup your data. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones Jabra REVO Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones Edimax N150 Wireless Personal Hotspot and Travel Router TP-LINK TL-WR702N Wireless N150 Travel Router 5by5 | Systematic #121: Fighting Cancer with Anthony Waller HooToo TripMate Elite Versatile 6000mAh Battery Charger The Best USB 3.0 Hubs | The Wirecutter HooToo HT-UH010 7-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 2 Smart Charging Ports Anker AH221 USB 3.0 7-Port Hub with 1.2 Charging Port Anker 40W 5-Port High Speed Desktop USB Charger The Sweethome Philips Hue Tap Anker 2nd Gen Astro E5 16000mAh External Battery Pack Anker 2nd Gen Astro Mini 3200mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable External Battery Nikon 7576 MONARCH5 8 x 42 Binocular </
Sun, November 09, 2014
The Email Problem
David and Katie once again tackle the ongoing problem of email including tips for how to manage an overflowing email inbox. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Launchbar Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it is only a few keystrokes away!. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 001: All About E-Mail | Mac Power Users MPU 002: All About E-Mail (Part 2) | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 164: Tackling Email | Mac Power Users Post Office Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Microsoft Exchange Server - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gmail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Internet Message Access Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Email Field Guide — MacSparky Hover - domain name and email management made simple FastMail: Fast, reliable email Mailplane LaunchBar 6 – Take Control eBook Mac Apps - Mail
Thu, November 06, 2014
MPU Live: It's So Choice...
David and Katie chat with Mike Rhode about his new book, the Sketchnote Workbook. David talks about his latest purchase. We also follow-up on a number of topics including academic workflows, goal setting security and share listener tips and answer questions. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Mike Rohde Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Sketchnotes - Designer Mike Rohde The Sketchnote Workbook - Designer Mike Rohde Sketchnote Handbook Video Edition, The: the illustrated guide to visual note taking (includes The Sketchnote Handbook book and access to The Sketchnote Handbook Video) | Peachpit Rohdesign - Designer Mike Rohde Sketchnote Army - A Showcase of Sketchnotes Mac Power Users 120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde | Mac Power Users David and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking. Six Colors: Review: 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display On the Rumored Retina iMac — MacSparky Updated Academic Workflow 2014 | ORGANIZING CREATIVITY How to generate, capture, and collect ideas to realize
Mon, November 03, 2014
Workflows with Myke Hurley
David and Katie sit down with Myke Hurley of Relay FM to discuss his new podcast network, the tools he uses for creating his podcast, juggling multiple jobs and why he finally decided to go full-time with Relay FM. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Relay FM Myke Hurley (@imyke) | Twitter Myke Hurley - Internet Broadcaster and Producer 512 Pixels Apple (Canada) - Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X. Skype | Free calls to friends and family Rogue Amoeba | Nicecast: Broadcast Any Audio To The Internet, Right From Mac OS X PR 40 | Heil Sound Pro Blue Microphones | Yeti - The Ultimate Professional USB Microphone 70Decibels - Home Call Recorder for Skype - The Skype Audio/Video HD Call Recording Solution for Mac - Ecamm Network Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Recording From Applications and Audio Devices Apple - GarageBand for Mac Mizage - Shush macminicolo: Mac Mini colocation | Mac mini hosting Sound Studio 4 for Mac <a href="https://rogueamoeba.com/fission/" class="link" target="_blan
Mon, October 27, 2014
Academic Workflows with Aleh Cherp
David and Katie talk academic workflows with Professor Aleh Cherp about the tools he uses for scholarly research, writing and teaching. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Guest Starring: Aleh Cherp Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Academic workflows on a Mac | for productive and enjoyable scholarship Aleh Cherp (@acherp) | Twitter Aleh Cherp - Google+ 214: Tech in Education | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 152: Back to School | Mac Power Users Prezi - Presentation Software Notability OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition - Fine Point Stylus Penultimate Presentations — MacSparky Successful Presentations for Dummies (Series): Malcolm Kushner, Norman R. Augustine: 9781568843926: Amazon.com: Books <
Mon, October 20, 2014
Yosemite
David and Katie talk about the new features of OS X Yosemite and getting ready for the update. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 009: Getting Ready for Snow Leopard | Mac Power Users MPU 052: Getting Ready for Lion | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 160: Getting Ready for Mavericks | Mac Power Users Apple - Apple Events - Special Event October 2014 SuperDuper! Home | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Creating a Comprehensive Backup Strategy — KatieFloyd.me Rebuilding A Mac From Scratch — KatieFloyd.me How to make a bootable install drive for Macs that shipped with Mavericks | Macworld How to access iCloud files from your Mac | Macworld Moom · Many Tricks Moom Mac App Store Link <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Sparks"
Mon, October 13, 2014
Getting Things Done with David Allen
David and Katie are joined by special guest David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, to talk talk about the GTD method and how GTD works in the digital age. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Casper Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night's sleep. Use code MACPOWER to save $50 off your order. Guest Starring: David Allen Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Getting Things Done®, GTD® and David Allen & CO | Home David Allen (@gtdguy) | Twitter Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity David Allen's bestselling book, Getting Things Done, in paperback. Get the original "manual" for GTD, with detailed overviews, examples and coaching advice to get your system up and running. GTD Times (@gtdtimes) | Twitter Getting Things Done - Official GTD Page | Facebook gtdtimes on Instagram Getting Things Done® - Network of GTD® Enthusiasts | LinkedIn PalmPilot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The PalmPilot Personal and PalmPilot Professional are the second generation of Palm PDA devices produced by Palm Inc (then a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics). These devices were launched on March 10, 1997. IBM Personal Computer XT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In 1986, the XT 286 (IBM 5162) with a 6 MHz Intel 80286 processor was introduced. Lynda.com: Watch the Online V
Wed, October 08, 2014
MPU Live: A Festival of Skeuomorphism
We're joined by Luke Soules of iFixit to talk about iPhone 6 repairability and follow-up on our own experiences with the iPhone and iOS 8. We also discuss security concerns and FileVault, review listener feedback and workflows in education and review tips on a variety of topics including uses for TextExpander, automated filing services, travel. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Luke Soules Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: lsoules (@lsoules) | Twitter iFixit (@iFixit) | Twitter Luke Soules - iFixit Apple iPhone Repair - iFixit iPhone 6 Teardown - iFixit iPhone 6 Plus Teardown - iFixit iFixit: The free repair manual - iFixit iSclack - iFixit iPhone 6 Leather Case - Black - Apple Store (U.S.) EverDock – FUZ Designs MGG 521: Crash Reports (and Hovercrafts) are Full of Eels - Mac Geek Gab Podcast - The Mac Observer Arc customizable notebook from M by Staple
Mon, October 06, 2014
iOS Automation with Federico Viticci
Federico Viticci of MacStories joins us to talk about the state of automation with the new enhancements of iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Federico Viticci (@viticci) | Twitter MacStories (@macstoriesnet) | Twitter MacStories Connected #2: The Pasta and The Pizza and The Sauce - Relay FM Virtual - Relay FM Callback (computer programming) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia App Store: Wdgts - A Collection of Awesome Notification Center Widgets OmniFocus - The Omni Group The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote App Store: Paste+ | Clipboard Action Widget App Store: Lifesum – Lifestyle tracker & Calorie Counter Weather Underground: Radar, Forecasts, Satellite Maps, Severe Alerts, Weather Photos on the App Store on iTunes Apple removes Launcher app from App Store for ‘misuse’ of iOS 8’s widget cap
Mon, September 29, 2014
iOS 8 Developer Roundtable
David and Katie are joined by some premiere developers to developers including Dave Teare of 1Password, Ken Case of OmniGroup and Greg Scown of Smile. We discuss the processes of developing for iOS 8, new iPhones and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Harrys.com Quality men's Shaving Products. Fair Prices. Simple. Save $5 off your first purchase using promo code MACPOWER. Guest Starring: Dave Teare , Greg Scown , and Ken Case Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Dave Teare (dteare) | Twitter Ken Case (kcase) | Twitter Greg Scown (macgreg) | Twitter App Store - TextExpander 3 App Store - 1Password App Store - OmniFocus 2 for iPhone App Store - OmniFocus 2 for iPad OmniFocus - The Omni Group Introducing OmniFocus 2 for iPad! - The Omni Group <a
Mon, September 22, 2014
iOS 8
David and Katie talk about the changes and enhancements to iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Citrix Enhance your work flow and send files of almost any size easily and securely with Citrix ShareFile. Use code MPU for a 30 day trial. SmartThings Control and monitor your home from one simple app. Use code MACPOWER For 10% off any Home Security or Solution Kit. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple - iOS 8 MacSparky A FEW NOTES ON IOS 8 Creating a Comprehensive iOS Backup Strategy — KatieFloyd.me A Few Notes on iOS 8 — MacSparky iPhone 6 First Thoughts — KatieFloyd.me iOS8review – Tag Archive - MacStories iOS 8 Changed How I Work on My iPhone and iPad – MacStories My Favorite iOS 8 Keyboards So Far – MacStories iOS 8 for Developers - Apple Developer Apple - iOS 8 - Family Sharing iOS 8 Camera app: Time-Lapse | TUAW: Apple news, reviews and how-tos since 2004 Apple's iOS 8 Camera app brings new shooting modes, developers given keys to manual controls <a href="http
Sun, September 14, 2014
Tech in Education
David and Katie discuss the use of technology in education including apps and workflows for both the student and teacher. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Citrix Enhance your work flow and send files of almost any size easily and securely with Citrix ShareFile. Use code MPU for a 30 day trial. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple Keynote September 2014: iPhone 6, Apple Pay, Apple WATCH Apple - Apple Pay Apple - Apple Watch Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 Amazon.com: Black Neoprene Sleeve for LogitechK811 Bluetooth Keyboard Adonit | The Best Fine Point Stylus for iPad & iPhone Dropbox - How can I get more space? Amazon Student FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac Amazon: Philips 10.5-watt Slim Style Dimmable A19 LED Light Bulb Literary light | Flickr - Photo Sharing! OmniOutliner -
Thu, September 11, 2014
MPU Live: Taking Obsequiousness to New Unplumbed Depths
Mike Rogers, a K-8 Principal, joins us to discuss his technology workflows and their school's new iPad program, we cover lots of Task Management follow-up, listeners share their favorite tips for presentations, and Katie and David answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Guest Starring: Mike Rogers Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: techEDvance Mike Rogers (techEDvance) on Twitter techEDvance - Classroom Walkthroughs: Capturing Notes with Drafts 5by5 | Systematic #109: The Principal's Office with Mike Rogers techEDvance Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education. Fraser Speirs My OmniFocus Perspectives — MacSparky Drafts - Agile Tortoise Introducing the new Chromebook 210: Task Management | Mac Power Users David and Katie run down task management systems and discuss their tips and tricks for staying on top of their tasks. Microsoft OneNote | The digital note-taking app for your devices <a href="http://www.macworld.com/article/2030686/finding-the-best-app-for-lists.html" class="l
Sun, September 07, 2014
Networking
Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss creating and maintaining a network, how to design, setup and configure a network and tips for optimizing and troubleshooting. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. CleanMyMac The Simplest, Safest Way to Clean Your Mac. Guest Starring: Bradley Chambers Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Chambers Daily Learning To Love Photo Management — Chambers Daily Bradley Chambers (bradleychambers) on Twitter Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education. 4 Wi-Fi Tips from Former Apple Wi-Fi Engineer - The Mac Observer Real-world 802.11ac speeds: QAM and channel width | Aerohive Networks Co-channel interference - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mac Power Users 171: Photo Management | Mac Power Users Joined by guest Bradley Chambers, David and Katie tackle photo management. MPU 024: Home Networking | Mac Power Users Katie and David talk through home networking including wired and wireless solutions along with common pitfalls and speed bumps. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over
Sun, August 31, 2014
Workflows with Guy English
David and Katie are joined by Guy English to talk about a career in Mac and IOS development, creating a beloved conference and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Guy English Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Guy English (gte) on Twitter kickingbear - Guy's Website Debug ÇINGLETON 4 - OCTOBER 10-12, 2014 - MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC NeXT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cocoa - OS X Technology Overview - Apple Developer Apple II series - Wikipedia Swift - Overview - Apple Developer Apple - Apple Events - Special Event June 2014 Learn to code | Codecademy Ubisoft Napkin - Concise Visual Communication Rogue Amoeba Radioshift for Mac | MacUpdate Tap Tap Revenge - Wikipedia Delicious Library 3 Mac App Store - Xcode XOXO 2014 <a href="http:/
Mon, August 25, 2014
Task Management
David and Katie run down task management systems and discuss their tips and tricks for staying on top of their tasks. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 013: Task Management Smackdown | Mac Power Users We’ve gotten a lot of requests for this episode, so here it is, our Task Management Smackdown. In one corner, David and The Omni Group’s Omni Focus. In another, Katie and Cultured Code’s Things. The duo discuss their system for managing tasks and how their preferred application helps to get things done. The verdict: the Mac has two excellent programs. Hipster PDA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia paper-based personal organizer, popularized by Merlin Mann. Franklin Planner | Day Planners PalmPilot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Macdrifter Things - task management for Mac & iOS | Cultured Code Things is a delightful and easy to use task manager. The Workologist Simplify your life with Clear — the revolutionary to-do app for Mac, iPad & iPhone Wunderlist | To-do list, Reminders, Errands - App of the Year! Snowman – Checkmark 2 – To-do App for iPhone Basecamp is everyone’s favorite project management app. Asana · Teamwork without email Integrations | Slack <a href="https://www.omnigroup.co
Mon, August 18, 2014
Workflows with Casey Liss
Katie and David sit down with Casey Liss to talk about becoming a geek dad, programing, media management, Alfred workflows, ATP and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Liss is More Collected from: Liss is More About Contact RSS Podcast Casey Liss (caseyliss) on Twitter Casey's Tumblelog - I'm no doctor, so I built on what he did. cliss (Casey Liss) · GitHub Accidental Tech Podcast ATP Ending Theme (Song A Day #1546) - YouTube MPU 087: Workflows with John Siracusa | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 99: Workflows with Marco Arment | Mac Power Users caseyliss on Instagram Home Screen: Casey Liss — MacSparky MPU 060: The Case for Evernote | Mac Power Users Publish by Day One <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org
Sun, August 10, 2014
Repurpose your Apple Hardware
David and Katie talk about options for repurposing your Mac and iOS devices including alternate uses for older machines, how to hand devices down to friends, family, donating devices and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. Harrys.com Quality men's Shaving Products. Fair Prices. Simple. Save $5 off your first purchase using promo code MACPOWER. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Sharknado (TV Movie 2013) - IMDb MILOfest - Macs In The Law Office | Conference for Mac Using Attorneys iMac (Intel-based) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Solid-state drive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A Comprehensive Video Guide to TextExpander Other World Computing (OWC) - Performance Upgrades For Your Mac Mac Mini - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Mac Attack Join Steve Stanger on "The Mac Attack" every week for an informative and upbeat show full of Mac tips, tricks, and hints you can use. Mac Power Users 126: The Mac Home Server | Mac Power Users macminicolo: Mac Mini colocation | Mac mini hosting Macintosh SE - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Macintosh SE is a personal computer manufactured by Apple between March 1987[1][2] and October 1990. <
Wed, August 06, 2014
MPU Live: Functionally Inspirational
Equipping remote workers, Daylight for Mac office management, tech for going back to school, listener workflows and more vacation gadgets. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MILOfest - Macs In The Law Office | Conference for Mac Using Attorneys Disney's Yacht Club Resort | Walt Disney World Resort Accept Credit Cards From An iPhone, Android or iPad - Square Daylite | Business Management Software with CRM Features About AirPrint Billings Pro | Time Tracking & Invoicing Little Snitch 3 Using Little Snitch to lower your LTE bill — Practically Efficient My Robots Are Talking To You (WeMo and iMessage) | mrlobsterjs ben.hamilton.id.au | Numbering tasks in OmniFocus 2 for Mac OS X OmniFocus - The Omni Group Students who used laptops to take notes learned less than students who used paper | Useful Science GoodReader <a hre
Mon, August 04, 2014
Brett Terpstra *drink*
David and Katie sit down with Brett Terpstra drink to talk about his current projects, Marked 2, text, automation and being obsessive about making great things. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 045: Finding Files and Tagging | Mac Power Users MPU 081: Workflows with Brett Terpstra | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 167: Workflows with Brett Terpstra | Mac Power Users BrettTerpstra.com Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Marked 2 Mac App Store Link MPU 011: Services and Macworld 2010 | Mac Power Users Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com MultiMarkdown Daring Fireball: Markdown Home | kramdown MPU 037: Markdown and MultiMarkdown | Mac Power Users Katie and David tackle the use of Markdown and MultiMarkdown to write for the Web and more. This episode also includes an interview with Fletcher Penney, author of MultiMarkdown. Ulysses III CriticMarkup <a href="http://w
Mon, July 28, 2014
Vacations for Geeks
David and Katie talk about how they use their tech for vacation planning, organization and travel. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: JAMF Software Enterprise Device Management for Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Airbnb - Vacation Rentals, Homes, Apartments & Rooms for Rent VRBO - The Most Popular Vacation Rental Site in the US Hipmunk - Cheap Flights, Cheap Hotels, and Travel Search TripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip Planner Kingston MobileLite Access all your data, wherever you go with MobileLite Wireless. It’s a portable media reader for tablets and smartphones that lets you share data with three users simultaneously. Plus it’s an emergency battery charger for your smartphone. Amazon: Kingston MobileLite Wireless Flash Reader Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps. Kenu Airframe - Kenu Amazon.com: Kenu Airframe - Portable Smartphone Car Mount: Cell Phones & Accessories RAM® EFB Mounting Solutions Amazon.com: Scosche USBC202M Dual 10 Watt (2.1A) USB Car Charger Amazon.com: Scosche Strikeline Retractable Lightning Cable Amazon.com: Anker 40W
Mon, July 21, 2014
A MacSparky Field Guide
David and Katie talk about the subject of David's latest books, Presentations and how you can create powerful and compelling presentations yourself. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MacPaw: CleanMyMac 2 The Simplest, Safest Way to Clean Your Mac. Smile With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Presentations — MacSparky iBooks link Field Guides — MacSparky Presentations Field Guide Trailer on Vimeo Apple - Keynote for Mac Keynote for Mac makes it simple to create and deliver beautiful presentations. Powerful tools and dazzling effects bring your ideas to life. You can work seamlessly between Mac and iOS devices. And work effortlessly with people who use Microsoft PowerPoint. Microsoft PowerPoint - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Originally designed for the Macintosh computer, the initial release was called "Presenter", developed by Dennis Austin[not in citation given] and Thomas Rudkin[not in citation given] of Forethought, Inc.[ Overhead projector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An overhead projector is a variant of slide projector that is used to display images to an audience. MPU 085: Paperless | Mac Power Users David and Katie talk about David’s Paperless book and the best tools and software to go paperless with your Mac and iOS devices.
Mon, July 14, 2014
TextExpander
David and Katie dive deep on one of their favorite productivity tools, TextExpander. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Keystroke logging - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Keystroke logging, often referred to as keylogging or keyboard capturing, is the action of recording (or logging) the keys struck on a keyboard, typically in a covert manner so that the person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored. TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Type more with less effort! TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures... TextExpander touch: iOS Typing Shortcuts for iPhone and iPad Type more with less effort on your iPhone or iPad! Expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text snippets. Grab your favorite snippets from your Mac! TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky Do you use TextExpander? So do I. Here are some useful snippets. TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Video Tutorials Twitter / MacSparky: We are recording a show on ... We are recording a show on TextExpander in an hour. What are some of your favorite snippets? — David Sparks (@MacSparky) July 7, 2014 Tribble - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tribbles are fictional animals in the Star Trek universe who first
Wed, July 09, 2014
MPU Live: Getting Started, Extending Wi-Fi, Travel Tips, Evernote & More
David and Katie talk about getting started with becoming more productive with your Mac, answer questions related to traveling with your tech, extending Wi-Fi networks, lots of Evernote feedback and tips and much more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! LaunchBar LaunchBar 6 - Meet the Future of Productivity Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: New MacSparky Field Guide: Presentations — MacSparky Apple - iBooks Author Apple - OS X Yosemite - Design MILOfest - Macs In The Law Office | Conference for Mac Using Attorneys TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Classroom Walkthroughs: Capturing Notes with Drafts » techEDvance Noodlesoft | Hazel AppleScript Overview: Introduction to AppleScript Overview Audible.com Merlin Mann Inbox Zero - YouTube Email Field Guide — MacSparky MPU 079: Hazel 3.0 | Mac Power Users MPU 025: Geeking Out With Hazel | Mac Power Users
Mon, July 07, 2014
Mac at Home, PC at Work
David and Katie are joined by Gabe Weatherhead discuss the struggles with using a Mac as your primary platform at home while being forced to use a PC at work and suggestions for how to stay productive when sliding between platforms. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Macdrifter Collected from: Macdrifter RSS Feed Me on Twitter Twitter Feed Pinboard Bookmarks Github Technical Difficulties Podcast Presentations — MacSparky Presentations Field Guide iBooks Pre-order Introducing the next Field Guide by David Sparks. Available for pre-order now! And check out the trailer below! MILOfest - Macs In The Law Office | Conference for Mac Using Attorneys Mac Power Users 177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead | Mac Power Users Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker: Kevin Mitnick, Steve Wozniak, William L. Simon: 9780316037709: Amazon.com: Books Cisco Meraki Jump Desktop (Remote Desktop) - RDP / VNC for iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod), Mac, Android and PC Jump Desktop iTunes Link <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/a
Mon, June 30, 2014
The Story So Far...
For episode 200, David and Katie take a look back to how they became "Mac Power Users" the origin of the show, discuss how the show is created, answer listener questions and what's next for MPU. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: TRS-80 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TRS-80 ("Tandy/Radio Shack, Z-80 microprocessor") was a brand associated with several desktop microcomputer lines sold by Tandy Corporation through their Radio Shack stores. TRS-80 Color Computer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer (also marketed as the Tandy Color Computer and affectionately nicknamed CoCo) was a home computer launched in 1980. BASIC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia BASIC (an acronym for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use. ImageWriter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The ImageWriter is a product line of dot matrix printers formerly manufactured by Apple Computer and then designed to be compatible with their entire line of computers. MacPaint - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia MacPaint is a discontinued bitmap-based graphics painting software program developed by Apple Computer and released with the original Macintosh personal computer on January 24, 1984. Macintosh 512Ke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Macintosh 512K enhanced (512Ke) was introduced in April 1986 as a cheaper alternative to the top-of-the-line Macintosh Plus, which had debuted three months previously. Macintosh SE - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Macintosh SE is a personal computer manufactured by Apple between March 1987 and October 1990. Apple's transition to Intel processors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Apple's Intel transition was the process of changing the CPU of Macintosh computers from PowerPC processors to Intel x86 processors. Macintosh LC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Macintosh LC
Sun, June 22, 2014
Video Workflows with Wally Cherwinski
Wally Cherwinski joins us to talk about creating videos, setting up multi-camera shots and how anyone can become a videographer. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Hover Domains and email management made simple. StackSocial: The Name Your Own Price Summer Blockbuster Mac Bundle Pay what you want for 10 epic and award-winning apps to make you and your Mac better, faster, more awesome! Guest Starring: Wally Cherwinski Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Wally Cherwinski - YouTube Wally Cherwinski (wa11_y) on Twitter Mac Power Users 127: Workflows with Clayton Morris | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 130: Computing with Kids | Mac Power Users Automatic: An Auto Accessory to Make You a Smarter Driver Adult Flightsuit - Blue : The Space Shop Digital video - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Welcome to www.pelican.com Pelican Products is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases. GoPro Official Website: The World's Most Versatile Camera GoPro Wrist Housing | Wear your GoPro on your wrist like a watch. SANYO :: Previous Models <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standar
Mon, June 16, 2014
Evernote Power Tips
David and Katie discuss their use of Evernote, how their use has evolved over time and power tips. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Hover Domains and email management made simple. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps. - Evernote iTunes Link - Skitch - Penultimate - Evernote Web Clipper Bare Bones Software | Yojimbo Macworld/iWorld: Visiting Apple and Evernote — KatieFloyd.me Learning To Love Evernote — Chambers Daily Mac Power Users 171: Photo Management | Mac Power Users Drafts - Agile Tortoise Drafts iTunes Link How I went paperless with Hazel and Evernote | Macworld "Evernote has become my paperless filing cabinet for everything from receipts to tax documents. One of the things I use it for most frequently is to file the monthly statements for my phone, cable, and other accounts." - Katie Floyd Why a plain-text nerd uses Evernote - BrettTerpstra.com "People always seem surprised to find out I use Evernote,
Thu, June 12, 2014
MPU Live: Wargames
David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. In this episode we discuss thoughts on WWDC, OmniFocus tips, migrating to an SSD, managing storage space, IFTTT, Evernote, Milage tracking, and much more! Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! Please consider supporting Hay as she raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Hover Domains and email management made simple. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: BOS Organization How to Sell Quickly & Safely on Craig’s List: A Craig’s List Selling Template Mokriya Craigslist app for iPhone Internet Garage Sale Group Facebook Trading Post Group 1Password Emergency Kit Paperless — MacSparky Burner - Disposable phone numbers. | Temporary phone numbers for Craiglist, online dating, multiple business lines and more. | Cell phone numbers with any area code you want. Burner is a privacy layer for your iPhone or Android. Get phone numbers you control at the push of a button. Recycle Cell Phones and Electronics for Cash | Gazelle Other World Computing (OWC) - Performance Upgrades For Your Mac <a href="http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/superduperdescription.html" class="link" target="
Mon, June 09, 2014
Holistic Productivity Workflows with Tim Stringer
David and Katie talk with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple about his approach to Holistic Productivity. We also discuss Tim's extensive use of apps like OmniFocus, Evernote, Daylight and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Harrys.com Quality men's Shaving Products. Fair Prices. Simple. Save $5 off your first purchase using promo code MACPOWER. Guest Starring: Tim Stringer Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple - WWDC 2014 - YouTube iTunes Link Tim Stringer | Productivity Coaching & Consultant • Yoga Teacher Technically Simple | Productivity Consulting Tim Stringer | Productivity Consulting/Training Vancouver | Technically Simple - Twitter Tim Stringer (timstringer) on Twitter SCSI - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Small Computer System Interface is a set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices. KIDS REACT TO OLD COMPUTERS - YouTube Motorola 68000 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yoga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Santosha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Getting Things Done®,
Mon, June 02, 2014
Syncing and Cloud Services
David and Katie revisit cloud and local services and syncing and storing data. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Cloud computing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cloud computing involves computing over a network, where a program or application may run on many connected computers at the same time. Mac Power Users 98: Mac from Scratch | Mac Power Users MobileMe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia MobileMe (formerly .Mac and iTools) was a subscription-based collection of online services and software offered by Apple Inc. All services were being gradually transitioned and replaced by iCloud and the service ceased as of June 30, 2012, with transfers to iCloud available until July 31, 2012. Apple - iCloud - Your content. On all your devices. Mac Power Users 171: Photo Management | Mac Power Users Apple - iTunes - iTunes Match MindNode Mac App Store Link iTunes Link Apple buys Beats Electronics for $3 billion, Iovine and Dr. Dre to join company Mizage - Shush Mac App Store Link 1Password Automatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — KatieFloyd.me
Mon, May 26, 2014
Workflows with Tom Merritt
David and Katie chat with Tom Merritt about going independent, working from home, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Guest Starring: Tom Merritt Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Tom Merritt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tom Merritt .com | Curious about what Tom Merritt's up to? Well here ya go. Collected from: Tom Merritt .com Guest Appearances Quotes AutoPilot Cordkillers Current Geek Daily Tech News Show East Meets West FSL Tonight It's A Thing Sword and Laser YouTube Writing Tom on Twitter Tom Merritt on Twitter is @acedtect Buzz Out Loud - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Simplenote iTunes Link <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simp
Mon, May 19, 2014
Workflows with Geek Dad James Floyd Kelly
David and Katie sit down with James Floyd Kelly of GeekDad.com to talk about being a geeky dad, iPad productivity, gaming and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. %end%1 Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Backblaze Backblaze Online Backup: $5/month. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Available Anywhere. Guest Starring: James Floyd Kelly Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: GeekDad | Raising Geek Generation 2.0 - [About](http://geekdad.com/about-geekdad/) - [Podcast](http://geekdad.com/podcast/) - [Books by GeekDads](http://geekdad.com/books/) - [Projects Forum](http://geekdad.com/forums/projects/) - [email](mailto:contact@geekdad.com) - [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/geekdads) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/geekdad) - [Google+](http://plus.google.com/109756091596998868747) - [RSS](http://www.geekdad.com/feed/) James Floyd Kelly James Floyd Kelly (jamesfloydkelly) on Twitter THE AGENTS - A Double-edged Cards Game by Saar Shai — Kickstarter King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Forbidden Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Meteor Math on the App Store on iTunes Stella: "A Multi-Platform Atari 2600
Mon, May 12, 2014
iOS Picks (Spring 2014 Edition)
It's been a while since we did an iOS picks show, David and Katie each run down a dozen or so Apps they've been using. The only requirement was that we couldn't have picked the App on one of our previous "picks" shows. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Backblaze Backblaze Online Backup: $5/month. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Available Anywhere. BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Belkin Mac and iOS Accessories for Power Users. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Power Users - Community - Google+ RØDE Microphones - Podcaster Amazon - Rode Podcaster Kit Blue Microphones | Yeti - The Ultimate Professional USB Microphone Amazon - Blue Yeti Blue Microphones | Snowball - The World's First Professional USB Mic Amazon Blue Snowball Pocket iTunes Link Instapaper iTunes Link Pocket Channel - IFTTT Unread — An RSS Reader iTunes Link Unread Review – MacStories reeder iTunes Link <a href="http://www.curioustimes.de/mrreader/" class="l
Thu, May 08, 2014
MPU Live: The Sparks-Floyd Methodology
It's a grab bag of goodies in this MPU Live. We discuss tips for automating the tagging and organizing of files, how to make your commute more productive, paperless workflows, keeping network drives mounted, quickly processing notes and lots of listener tips. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Backblaze Backblaze Online Backup: $5/month. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Available Anywhere. Belkin Mac and iOS Accessories for Power Users. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: scrubbs.me Filing System Complete - Hazel adds Dynamic Mavericks Tagging — scrubbs.me Paperless — MacSparky Noodlesoft | Hazel Mac App Store - Tembo - Find Files Tembo is an efficient file search tool that is based upon the powerful Spotlight engine built into Mac OS X.Tembo finds files, folders, mail messages, bookmarks, images … HoudahSpot - Find Mac files. Fast! Macdrifter Box | Secure content-sharing that users and IT love and adopt Backblaze Online Backup SYNC and SYNC with MyFord Touch | Ford.com Instacast for iOS 7 - Vemedio OmniFocus - The Omni Group OmniFocus + Siri on Vimeo <a href="http://www.dic
Sun, May 04, 2014
Workflows with John August
Katie and David sit down with screenwriter, director and developer, John August. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: John August Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: John August’s Website A ton of useful information about screenwriting from screenwriter John August About John August Store Follow John August on Twitter Ask John August Scriptnotes Podcast One Cool Thing John August - IMDb Craig Mazin - IMDb MPU 050: Workflows with David Wain | Mac Power Users Mac Power Users 147: David Wain Returns | Mac Power Users Quote-Unquote Apps Collected from: Quote-Unquote Apps Highland Bronson Courier Prime Less-IMDb Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) - IMDb - Sex, Lies, and Videotape - Screenplay The Macalope Library | john
Mon, April 28, 2014
OS X Server with Todd Olthoff
David and Katie are joined by Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server, why you may want to run the $20 server application, features and use cases for homes and small businesses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Belkin Mac and iOS Accessories for Power Users. Use Code PODCAST10 to save 10% on your order. Guest Starring: Todd Olthoff Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Todd Olthoff - YouTube Collected from: [Todd Olthoff - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/tolthoff#) - [Google+](https://plus.google.com/u/0/109393173981141513124) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tolthoff) Todd Olthoff | Life, Ministry, & Technology Apple - OS X Server brings more power to your business. SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Entourage, Postbox, and more WeMo Switch Channel - IFTTT - [Wemo Light Switch Channel](https://ifttt.com/wemo_light_switch) - [Wemo Insight Switch Channel](https://ifttt.com/wemo_insight_switch) - [Wemo Motion Channel](https://ifttt.com/wemo_motion) WeMo Contest for MPU Listeners Thunderbolt™ Express Dock for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac Apple - Mac mini Apple - Remote Desktop 3 EVERY Steve Jobs keynotes at NeXT <a href="http://en.wikipedia.
Mon, April 21, 2014
Video and Magazine Production with Don McAllister
Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline returns to chat with Katie and David about his video production setup, creating a monthly magazine on Apple's Newsstand platform and why he bought a new Mac Pro. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. MacPaw - CleanMyMac 2 The Simplest, Safest Way to Clean Your Mac. Guest Starring: Don McAllister Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: ScreenCastsOnline Collected from: ScreenCastsOnline SCO Monthly Magazine SCOtutor Apps Google+ Facebook YouTube Channel Twitter Free Newsletter Don's Blog - The Mac Screencast Guy Twitter MPU 074: Workflows with Don McAllister | Mac Power Users Macworld San Francisco 2005-The Mac mini Introduction - YouTube Zendesk | Customer Service Software <a href="http://
Sun, April 13, 2014
Word Processors
David and Katie talk about various word processors for the Mac and iOS. Pages, Microsoft Word, Nisus Writer, OpenOffice, GoogleDrive and more... Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. MacPaw - CleanMyMac 2 The Simplest, Safest Way to Clean Your Mac. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple - Creativity and Productivity Apps iWork - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Surprising no one, iWork for iCloud to get updates 'in just a few short hours' | Macworld Article for MacWorld by Serenity Caldwell - @settern Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel Office Mobile Adobe InDesign CC | Desktop publishing (DTP) and design software The Omni Group Apple - Pages for Mac Apple - Pages for iOS Apple - Apple Events - WWDC 2013 Keynote Documents To Go - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & PDF files on iOS & Android Quickoffice - edit Office documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on the App
Wed, April 09, 2014
MPU Live: Mail Attachments, AppleScript, OmniFocus, Hazel and More!
Katie and David respond to listener feedback, tips and questions. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including handling mail attachments, converting word files to PDF, using Evernote to manage receipts, managing single tasks with OmniFocus, using Hazel for complex file organization and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: How to process Mail.app attachments with Hazel Applescript to save mail attachments...: Apple Support Communities Latest iWork update is another win for AppleScript | Macworld AppleScript Overview: Introduction to AppleScript Overview AppleScript Overview provides a high-level overview of AppleScript and its related technologies to help you determine where you can use them in your work. Convert Word to PDF using Hazel: Automatically Convert Word Documents to PDF — scrubbs.me Amazon.com: Schumacher XP400 400 Peak Amp Instant Portable Power Source: Automotive We Miss It, Too: A message to our FlightTrack Pro users Noodlesoft | Hazel Hazel is a System Preference pane that works silently in the background, automatically filing, organizing and cleaning. Macworld / iWorld 2014 <
Mon, April 07, 2014
Workflows with the Mac Observer's Dave Hamilton
Dave Hamilton, co-founder of The Mac Observer and co-host of the Mac Geek Gab Podcast stops by to chat with David and Katie about running an online publication, his tricked out podcasting setup, being a musician, Mac maintenance and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Dave Hamilton Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The Mac Observer Collected links: News Reviews Podcasts Twitter About Dave — Dave Hamilton / Dave The Nerd Dave Hamilton (DaveHamilton) on Twitter The Macworld All-Star Band Mac Geek Gab Podcast - The Mac Observer The Mac Observer--WEBINTOSH.COM RENAMED THE MAC OBSERVER Surge protector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Skype - Free internet calls and online cheap calls to phones and mobiles Gnutella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Basecamp is everyone’s favorite project management app. Slack: Be less busy Fleep Google+ Hangouts <a href="https://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/" class="link" targe
Mon, March 31, 2014
Power User Workflows and Macworld/iWorld 2014
Broadcasting from Macworld/iWorld David and Katie share with you some of their favorite power user tips accumulated over the years as well as their finds from the Macworld/iWorld show floor. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for Macworld/iWorld: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Macworld / iWorld 2014 Keyboard Shortcut for "Save as PDF..." in OS X — MacSparky Print to PDF, Revisited — MacSparky MailActOn ChungwaSoft - SendLater - Emails just in Time. ChungwaSoft - CargoLifter - Email Attachments in the Cloud. ChungwaSoft - ForgetMeNot - Unforgettable Attachments. Get Rid of Inline Attachments in Apple Mail — KatieFloyd.me Lokiware: Attachment Tamer for Mac (formerly Mail Attachments Iconizer) Secrets A database of hidden settings for Mac OS X SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox Easy scheduling | Doodle BusyCal Easier Conference Call Planning with TextExpander — MacSparky TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Keyboard Maestro 6.4: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X <a href="http://katiefloyd.me/blog/cnet-how-to-restart-a-filevault-protected-mac-remotely" class="link" target
Mon, March 24, 2014
Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back
Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann Collected from: Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann News Projects Media Speaking http://www.merlinmann.com/bio/ FAQs Contact All things Merlin across the internet: Merlin's site about personal productivity, life ha Our audio-based Journal of Emotional Hygiene is fo Back to Work Merlin Mann’s frank & candid weekly phone call wit Video of Merlin's most famous work, the Inbox Zero Video of Merlin's 2010 improvised Time & Attention Video of Merlin's 'Patterns for Crativity' Talk at Audio:
Mon, March 17, 2014
Geeking Out With Travel
David and Katie share their tips for geeking out your travel gear. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Travel Clothing for Men and Women: Multi-pocket Vests, Jackets, Shirts, Pants Pelican Products 1510LOC Laptop Overnight Case Amazon.com: Pelican Laptop 22X13.81X9 Blk: Sports & Outdoors Aeronaut - Maximum Carry-On Travel Bag. Converts to a backpack. One Bag travel. - TOM BIHN Packing Cubes - Travel Packing Cubes organize your travel bag and keep clothes neat - TOM BIHN Absolute Shoulder Strap - The ultimate in comfortable shoulder straps - TOM BIHN Smart Alec - Backpack. Modular Pockets. Made in USA. - TOM BIHN Brain Bag - Made in USA Laptop Backpack - TOM BIHN Synapse 19 - iPad Backpack - Made in USA - TOM BIHN iOS: Using Passbook Shop iPad Air Case | Saddleback Leather Co. mophie® iPhone Battery Case, Charger, Extender: 5 4S 4 iPad iPod <a href="http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083110&p_id=10392&seq=1&format=2" class="link" target
Mon, March 10, 2014
Automation Workflows with TJ Luoma
David and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to make life easier. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Rhymes With Diploma The current web home of TJ Luo.ma Impolite Company - Mule Radio Syndicate Reforming Faith A PLACE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING, BUILDING, OR RENEWING THEIR FAITH. Breaking Apple News, Tips and Reviews from The Unofficial Apple Weblog TJ Luoma on The Unofficial Apple Weblog TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Type more with less effort! TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures... Noodlesoft | Hazel Hazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. It features a rule interface similar to that of Apple Mail so you should feel right at home. Keyboard Maestro 6.3.2: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Keyboard Maestro can help improve almost every aspect of using your Mac. Even the simplest things, like typing your email address, or going to Gmail or Facebook, launching Pages, or duplicating a line, all take time and add frustration. 1Password <a
Thu, March 06, 2014
MPU Live: Automation, Email, iPad at School, Tips & More
In their inaugural episode of MPU Live David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. Topics include tweaking automation workflows, organizing PDF files, going back to school with an iPad and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Trick and Treat: The New 1Password Emergency Kit — Productivityist Save $100 on Macworld/iWorld Registration — KatieFloyd.me Celebrating "World Backup Day" — KatieFloyd.me Automated Workflows, LLC Cobook + FullContact - The FAQ – FullContact Feedback & Support Amazon.com: Logitech Tablet Keyboard (Keyboard-and-Stand Combo) for iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th generation), and iPad mini: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Silver/Black: Electronics Couple celebrates 61 years of marriage in 'Up'-inspired shoot - TODAY.com LastPass | The Last Password You Have to Remember Drobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage | Network Attached Storage | Thunderbolt Storage Mac Backup | Sync Mac Files | Mac Bootable Backup | Econ
Mon, March 03, 2014
Calendar Management
This week David and Katie tackle the calendar and best practices for managing, sharing and storing information to keep you on track. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Power Users 178: The Contacts Show David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts. MPU 042: Contacts and Calendars In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. iCloud: Calendar overview Office - Office.com Apple - OS X - Calendar Why aren’t digital calendars smarter? | Macworld Secrets for Mac Secrets is a preference pane that lets you customize many Mac OS X settings that are hidden or incomplete. PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFs The all-purpose Mac PDF editor! Add signatures, text, and images. Make changes and correct typos. OCR scanned docs. Fill out forms. New in version 6: Microsoft® Word export! PDFpen OCR Folder Action Script — MacSparky Automatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — KatieFloyd.me Noodlesoft | Hazel Hazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. It features a rule interface similar to that of Apple Mail so you should feel right at home <a href="http:/
Mon, February 24, 2014
The Contacts Show
David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 042: Contacts and Calendars | Mac Power Users In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. Mac App Store - Contacts Cleaner Google Sync Sync your Google services to your phone, tablet, and desktop programs so that you can always access what's important to you Contacts Sync For Google Gmail Contacts (Mavericks): Group contacts Use groups and folders (for Exchange accounts) to organize your contacts by categories, or to easily send email to several people at once. TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Type more with less effort! TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures... How Mac experts deal with their contacts | Macworld 1Password Cobook Contacts - the unfied address book for Mac Flexibits | Fantastical LaunchBar 5 A single keyboard shortcut lets you access
Mon, February 17, 2014
Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead
David and Katie talk with Gabe Weatherhead (a.k.a. MacDrifter) about being a Mac geek in a PC office, DEVONThink, and his automation workflows. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander The Omni Group Squarespace Transporter Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Macdrifter macdrifter (macdrifter) on Twitter Technical Difficulties - Home Dropbox Home - TextDrop - Online text editor for Dropbox The fastest way to edit text files in your Dropbox using a web browser.It's designed for situations where you don't have Dropbox installed, like when you're at work. Transporter Synology - Network Attached Storage (NAS) OmniFocus - The Omni Group Spootnik Access your tasks via OmniFocus's native apps, email, web browser or 37signals' Basecamp. Basecamp is everyone’s favorite project management app. Microsoft Office iOS: Using Reminders DEVONthink DEVONthink is smart. It not only searches all your documents almost instantaneously, it also finds connections between them, extracts the most relevant topic words, or files documents automatically. Scrivener Writing Software</
Mon, February 10, 2014
Everyday Automation
Katie and David talk about the tips and tricks they use for automating their life. We discuss productivity through automation, the automated home and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mouse Trap (game) Keyboard Maestro Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Mac Power Users 145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6 David and Katie take a look at the new version of Keyboard Maestro and discuss what it does, how you can use it to automate tasks on your Mac, when you should use Keyboard Maestro over other automation tools and choosing the right tool for the right job. MPU 064: Keyboard Maestro In this episode Katie and David get geeky with the automation and macro creation program Keyboard Maestro. For this episode, we’re joined special guest and Keyboard Maestro guru, Gabe Weatherhead aka MacDrifter. Daily Journal - California's Largest Legal News Provider OmniFocus Mac Basics: Dictation Microsoft Office for Mac Pages for Mac Keyboard Maestro 6: Macro Triggers Drob
Tue, February 04, 2014
Workflows with Federico Viticci
Katie and David sit down with Federico Viticci of MacStories.net to talk about his amazing iPad workflows, the future of iOS, photo management and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci | Mac Power Users David and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation functions, Editorial. Federico Viticci (viticci) on Twitter Federico Viticci (viticci) on App.net Federico Viticci - YouTube 5by5 | The Prompt The Prompt is a weekly panel discussion on technology, and the culture surrounding Apple and related companies. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — The Prompt covers the wide-reaching world of technology unlike any other show. iTunes - Books - Writing On The iPad: Text Automation with Editorial by Federico Viticci An extended edition of an article originally published on MacStories.net, "Writing On The iPad: Text Automation with Editorial" contains an in-depth review and detailed guide to Editorial, a revolutionary Markdown text editor for iPad with unique automation features. After reading this book, you'll have a new perspective on what is possible to accomplish on an iPad with Markdown and text automation."Writing On The iPad: Text Automation with Editorial" demonstrates how Markdown and iOS power users can take their iPad productivity to the next level by crafting automated workflows and scripts to speed up writing, editing, and publishing. MacStories MacStories (ma
Mon, January 27, 2014
GarageBand for Everyone and Macworld 2014
Chris Breen joins David and Katie to talk about all the things musicians and non-musicians can love about GarageBand. We also sit down with Paul Kent to talk about what's happening at Macworld/iWorld in March. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Guest Starring: Christopher Breen Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple - GarageBand for Mac The new GarageBand is a whole music creation studio right inside your Mac Hair-Breened Ideas - Chris's Blog – Hair-Breened Ideas - Chris Breen (BodyofBreen) on Twitter - Christopher Breen (chrisbreen) on App.net - Christopher Breen Macworld Macworld Podcast Mac Power Users 144: Workflows with Chris Breen | Mac Power Users David and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Editor Chris Breen to talk Music, Podcasting, Writing Workflows and his favorite Mac Gems. Search results for Chris Breen GarageBand | Macworld Chris Breen's GarageBand Articles for Macworld GarageBand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Steve Jobs Introduces GaragBand 1.0 (assisted by John Mayer) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_512Ke
Sun, January 19, 2014
1Password Revisited
Katie and David revisit the password manager 1Password, why it's important, what it does, how they use it and alternatives. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: 1Password MPU 019: 1Password Alleged Dropbox Hack Is A Hoax, Website Is Back Up | TechCrunch Mac Power Users 157: Security Problems and Solutions Mac Power Users 148: Security Audit MPU 010: Mac Security Toward Better Master Passwords | Agile Blog Your 1Password master password is extremely important. Although we take steps to thwart automated password crackers you should still use a strong, memorable master password. Backup with CrashPlan | Solutions | Drobo With social backup your friends' Drobo storage can be a destination for offsite backup Installing CrashPlan on a Drobo 5N — KatieFloyd.me CrashPlan Drobo App 1Password 4 sync guide Multiple Vaults 1Passwo
Mon, January 13, 2014
Workflows with Paperless Guru Brooks Duncan
David and Katie talk with Brooks Duncan of DocumentSnap.com about his online business, the state of paperless and creating custom workflows for businesses and individuals. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Guest Starring: Brooks Duncan Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Tips To Learn How To Go Paperless | DocumentSnap Paperless Blog - Learn How To Go Paperless With Easy Document Tips Collected from: DocumentSnap Paperless Blog @documentsnap @brooksduncan develop a customized paperless workflow for you contact me Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600 Contactless Scanner | Desktop Scanners : Fujitsu United States Scansnap SV600 Review - Book Scanning Reimagined • Tips To Learn How To Go Paperless | DocumentSnap Paperless Blog Doxie Flip Mobile Scanner – for Photos, Notebooks, Books, Sketches, & Keepsakes doo | The Document App FileThis | Go paperless with the free, easy and secure digital filing cabinet FileThis Fetch - Web - English - Evernote App Center MPU 003
Mon, January 06, 2014
Photo Management
Joined by guest Bradley Chambers, David and Katie tackle photo management. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Bradley Chambers Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Chambers Daily Bradley Chambers (bradleychambers) on Twitter Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education. Podcast hosted by Fraser Speirs & Bradley Chambers Learning To Love Photo Management — Chambers Daily Regular People Have No Idea How To Manage Photos On Their iPhone — Chambers Daily People Taking Pictures With iPads iCloud: My Photo Stream and iCloud Photo Sharing limits iCloud: iCloud Photo Sharing FAQ Automatic Document Redaction with PDFpen — KatieFloyd.me Redacted and Encrypted PDF's with Hazel and PDFpenPro Mac Power Users 151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson Raw image format - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A camera raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of either a digital camera, image scanner, or motion picture film scanner. <a href="http://www.slrlounge.com/school/raw-vs-jpeg-jpg-the-ultimate-visual
Tue, December 24, 2013
2014 Tech Resolutions
David and Katie discuss some of their tech resolutions for 2014 including better utilizing network attached storage, less "fiddley" writing and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our sponsors for this episode: Sanebox Email management for any inbox. Save $10 and get a 2 week free trial using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Email Field Guide — MacSparky Network-attached storage - Wikipedia Drobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage Synology - Network Attached Storage (NAS) Apple – iTunes Plex One window into all your personal media. No matter where you are. ChronoSync With ChronoSync, you can synchronize, backup, and create bootable backups. Mac Backup Software - Carbon Copy Cloner Installing CrashPlan on a Drobo 5N — KatieFloyd.me Backing up and Drobo — KatieFloyd.me CrashPlan Backup Software Amazon.com: Drobo 5N Online Backup & Data Backup Software | Backblaze Apple - Mac - AirPort Time Capsule Drop
Sun, December 22, 2013
Workflows with Dr. Jeffery Taekman
David and Katie talk to Dr. Jeffery Taekman, a physician, researcher and educator at Duke. Jeff takes us through his various workflows for getting work done in his profession including using his iPad in his medical practice. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our sponsors for this episode: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Ting Mobile that makes sense. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Guest Starring: Jeffery Taekman Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Jeff Taekman- About.me Max Barky (MaxBarky) on Twitter Rascal of the Internet Jeff Taekman's WiPPP - Workflows in Personal and Professional Productivity Collected from: Jeff Taekman's WiPPP - Workflows in Personal and Professional Productivity http://wippp.com/blog/feed/ https://twitter.com/JeffreyTaekman http://www.linkedin.com/in/jtaekman Mac Power Users 100: Awesome MPU Listeners For show 100, Katie and David are joined by several amazing listeners (including academics, authors, pilots, and more) as they talk through their own Mac and iOS workflows. Writing Workflows: Collecting Information in Papers2 (MacPowerUsers Show 100) - Jeff Taekman's WiPPP Simulation game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A simulation game attempts to copy various activities from "real life" in the form of a game for various purposes such as training, analysis, or prediction. Epic Games Unity - Game Engine The Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Sun, December 15, 2013
Listener Feedback
David and Katie sort through recent listener feedback and discuss a variety of topics including iPad stylus, cable cutting, offsite backup, home sound systems, tea brewing and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Ting Mobile that makes sense. Links and Show Notes: Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition A True Precision Stylus Studio Neat — Cosmonaut Wide-Grip Stylus for Touchscreens Studio Neat — Glif Lit Software - TrialPad iPad App The award winning iPad app, that’s the easiest and most effective way to organize and present evidence Penultimate | Evernote Penultimate is the original and easiest-to-use handwriting app for iPad... Notability Note everything, everywhere. Jot Touch 4 Pressure Sensitive Stylus - Best Stylus for iPad Drawing You deserve the freedom to write and draw like you’re used to. Mac Power Users 120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde David and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking. iSketchnote: from pen and paper to your iPad! by ISKN Team Kickstarter for iSketchnote is a smart iPad cover that integrates a new digitizing technology with the convenience of a notebook. Mac Power Users 100: Awesome MPU Listeners For show 100, Katie and David are joined by several amazing listeners (including academics, authors, pilots, and more) as they talk through their own Mac and iOS workflows. About Jeff | Jeff Gamet’s jeff-o-rama What really goes on in Jeff's head? MindNode <a href="http://www.it
Mon, December 09, 2013
Workflows with Brett Terpstra
Long overdue, David and Katie sit down with the mad scientist himself, Brett Terpstra to talk about his setup, tagging and music. Drink Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: BrettTerpstra.com Collected from: Contact - BrettTerpstra.com rss feed Twitter App.net Github pinboard last.fm flickr google+ soundcloud MPU 045: Finding Files and Tagging Katie and David, joined by Mac mad scientist Brett Terpstra, cover the many ways to organize and find files on your Mac. Drink! MPU 081: Workflows with Brett Terpstra Drink! Slogger Slogger indexes various public social services and creates Day One journal entries… Slogger related posts on Brett's website Slogger download Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Marked is a previewer for Markdown files. 60 Mountain Lion Tips by David Sparks and Brett Terpstra Beautifully laid out in iBooks Author, this multimedia ebook makes learning Mac tips a fully interactive experience. Brett's Projects - BrettTerpstra.com The things I do when I'
Mon, December 02, 2013
Using Siri and Dictation
David and Katie talk about how to maximize productivity using Siri on iOS and dictation on iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Hostgator A premiere web hosting provider. Sanebox Email Management for Any Inbox Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Power Users 031: Speaking to Your Mac David and Katie talk about speech recognition software for the Mac, focusing on the powerful dictation applications MacSpeech Dictate and MacSpeech Scribe. iOS: About Siri Siri lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Ask Siri to do things just by talking the way you talk. Siri understands what you say, knows what you mean and even talks back. Siri Wikipedia Siri Dictation Guide A visual guide to the current dictation shortcuts in Siri. If you’ve used any sort of voice recognition software before a lot of these will be familiar. Big Bang Theory - Siri Siri “Eyes Free” in the Car Using Siri for Maps/Directions Find my Friends OmniFocus 2 for iPhone Byword Rev- Audio Transcription and Document Translation Overngiht Scribe - Transcription service <a href="http://www.drobo.com/products/professionals/
Mon, November 25, 2013
2013 Geek Gift Guide
David and Katie run down their 2013 Geek Gift Guide. This show is full of items the hosts either have on their personal wish lists or plan to buy as gifts for others this holiday season. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Ting Mobile that makes sense. Hover Domain and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Power Users 115: Geek Gift Guide December 2012 Mac Power Users Geek Gift Guide WeMo Insight Switch The Wi-Fi enabled WeMo Insight Switch connects your home appliances and electronic devices to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to turn devices on or off, program customized notifications, and change device status--from anywhere. WeMo Light Switch The Wi-Fi® enabled WeMo Light Switch allows you to turn lights on and off from anywhere--from across the house, from the backyard, or from the other side of the world. IFTTT / Put the internet to work for you. Sonos | Wireless Speakers - Sonos Playbar - Sonos Play 3 - Sonos Sub VIZIO Home Audio Sound Bars TOSLINK - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TOSLINK (from "Toshiba Link") is a standardized optical fiber connection system. ThinkGeek : Star Trek Bat'leth Letter Opener A fool's only achievement is an unopened letter. INCREDIBLY SHARP BAT'LETH LETTER OPENER. NOT A TOY. Amazon.com - ThinkGeek - Star Trek Inflatable Captain's Chair - Childrens Chairs <l
Sun, November 17, 2013
Tackling Email
David and Katie sit down to discuss the topic of tackling email, how they manage and organize their email, the power tools they use and David's latest book. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Ting Mobile that makes sense. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 001: All About E-Mail MPU 002: All About E-Mail (Part 2) Field Guides — MacSparky The MacSparky Field Guides are a series of high quality, tech-savvy ebooks about getting more out of technology. The Email Field Guide — MacSparky iTunes link Mac Power Users 147: David Wain Returns MPU 050: Workflows with David Wain Notifiy: a wave email and iPhone notifications robot - Google Project Hosting Send Later in Gmail | Boomerang ChungwaSoft - ForgetMeNot ForgetMeNot scans your email text for special keywords referring to attached files and reminds you if it cannot find an attachment when you try to send your email ChungwaSoft - SendLater Normally, emails are immediately sent to the recipient when you press Mail's "Send" button. With SendLater there is another button that allows you to send the email at a specific date and time in the future <a href="
Mon, November 11, 2013
Fraser Speirs Returns
Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school's one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Fraser Speirs Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Fraser Speirs Collected from: Fraser Speirs Dot Com Flickr Facebook Skype Lanyrd Fraser Speirs - Blog Collected from: Fraser Speirs - Blog Speirs.org Vimeo Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education. The Intersection of Technology and Education. iTunes link MPU: 093 Education Workflows with Fraser Speirs Fraser Speirs joins Katie and David to talk about his experiences setting up a one-to-one iPad program at this school, Apple technology in eduction and his own personal workflows. iPad Air - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Apple - iPad Air Auria by WaveMachine Labs App Store link Amazon.com: Samson Meteor Mic USB Studio Microphone (Cardioid) Adobe Audition recording software <a href="https://itune
Mon, November 04, 2013
Using Mavericks
After spending some time with Apple's latest operating system, Katie and David discuss their favorite features of Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review No longer an apex predator, OS X takes some time for introspection. John Siracusa's epic Maverick's review. Dilithium (Star Trek) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dilithium is depicted as an extremely hard crystalline mineral that occurs naturally on some planets. C.E.O. Hybrid iPad 4 Case iPad 3 Case Mavericks (location) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mavericks is a surfing location in Northern California, USA. Apple A7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ready to pay $40,000 for Red Mac Pro by Apple's Jony Ive? - latimes.com Apple - Mac Pro Responsive Scrolling | The Ars Technica Review Safari | The Ars Technica Review ClickToFlash Chrome Browser iClo
Mon, October 28, 2013
Running a Mac Small Business with Ben Carter
David and Katie talk with solo law practitioner Ben Carter about starting a small business based around his Mac and the hardware and software he uses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Guest Starring: Ben Carter Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Let's Start a Law Firm — Ben Carter Law iTunes link Ben Carter Law - Twitter - Facebook - E-Mail: ben@bencarterlaw.com A Tribute to Finis Price | The Mac Lawyer Finis Price: Attorney, Technological Genius and Our Friend Dies - Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog DYMO | LabelWriter Twin Turbo PaperPro Prodigy Stapler Ruby Receptionists Your real, live virtual receptionist. Virtual Receptionist & Live Remote Phone Call Answering Service Ooma – Ranked # 1 Internet Home Phone Service RingCentral Cloud Phone System, Virtual PBX, Toll Free 800 Number Documents App by Readdle iTunes link <a href="http://www.legalproductivity.com/technology/secure-your-dropbox-account/" class="link" target="_blank"
Sun, October 20, 2013
Getting Ready for Mavericks
David and Katie talk about getting your Mac ready for OS X Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Coyote catches Road Runner - YouTube Mac Roundtable Podcast » Tim Verpoorten Nosillacast Contact Allison: allison@podfeet.com twitter.com/podfeet 5by5 | Back to Work #139: Tap Your Meat Stack How to decide whether a given thing goes on a calendar, a todo list, reference files, or an alarm. Great ninja stuff. Apple - OS X Mavericks - Do even more with new apps and features. Mavericks (location) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mavericks is a surfing location in Northern California, USA. On June 10, 2013, at its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced that the latest version of its Mac operating system OS X (version 10.9) would be entitled Mavericks. Apple said their new operating software generations would be named after places in California that have inspired them. OS X 10.9 Mavericks System Requirements & List of Compatible Macs MacSparky Screencast - Magic Install Disk on Vimeo If you want to save a copy of the installer watch David's Screencast before upgrading. Lion DiskMaker <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birkenstock" class="link" target="_bla
Sun, October 13, 2013
Workflows with David Chartier
David and Katie talk with David Chartier about the Finer Things in Tech, his work as a freelance writer and Herald. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: David Chartier Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: DavidChartier.com | tech distiller, freelance writer Collected from: DavidChartier.com | tech distiller, freelance writer About David Chartier on Twitter App.net Blog David on Facebook Linkedin Pinboard Flickr Youtube Vimeo Instagram RSS Feed Archives Finer Things in Tech Collected from: Finer Things in Tech Twitter Facebook Tumblr RSS App.net Articles by David Chartier | Macworld Finer Things in Tech » Setup a new MacBook on your birthday, Apple gives you a (virtual) cupcake Finer Things in Tech » Siri can flip coins, roll dice Go Home App, You're Drunk Sometimes an app just needs to sleep
Mon, October 07, 2013
iOS 7 Apps and Gems
David and Katie discuss their favorite new apps and features for iOS 7. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple - iOS 7 Apple - Events Relive every moment. Apple's most recent keynote presentations and product announcements. iTunes - Podcasts - Apple Keynotes (1080p) by Apple Tapbots — Robots for your iPhone & iPod Touch Tweetbot - iTunes Twitterrific: Making Twitter Extra Terrific Pastebot - iTunes Calcbot - iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reeder-2/id697846300?mt=8&at=11l5QZ&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laDR&uo=4&at=11laD
Mon, September 30, 2013
Security Problems and Solutions
In this episode, David and Katie cover frequent security problems and offer their solutions. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Power Users 148: Security Audit | Mac Power Users iPhone 5s: About Touch ID security iOS: Understanding passcodes iCloud: Find My iPhone overview iCloud: Set up Find My iPhone Contact Lockscreen Info Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps. Dropbox 1Password 1Password Tips Cryptography | Agile Blog cryptography | Agile Blog Tips | Agile Blog Nosillacast: Katie Discusses Email Encryption Pretty Good Privacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is a data encryption and decryption computer program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication. S/MIME - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a standar
Sun, September 22, 2013
Editorial with Federico Viticci
David and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation functions, Editorial. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Save 10% on a 5D or 5N through 9/30 when you buy from drobostore.com using code MPU9. HostGator A premiere web hosting provider. Save 30% with the coupon code in the show! Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Collected from: MacStories - MacStories RSS feed - MacStories on Twitter Federico Viticci (viticci) on Twitter Federico Viticci (viticci) on App.net Federico Viticci at ticci.org Federico Viticci on Vimeo Federico Viticci - YouTube Federico Viticci’s Sweet Mac Setup — Shawn Blanc 5by5 | The Prompt The Prompt is a weekly panel discussion on technology, and the culture surrounding Apple and related companies. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — The Prompt covers the wide-reaching world of technology unlike any other show. Editorial for iPad Editorial for iPad on the iTunes App Store <a href="http://www.macstories.net/stories/editorial-for-ipad-review/" class="link" target="
Sun, September 15, 2013
Jason Snell Returns
Katie and David sit down again with Jason Snell of Macworld/PC World and TechHive to discuss how his workflows have evolved since our last episode. We talk about managing email and tasks, his preference for smaller devices, writing novels, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Jason Snell (jsnell) on Twitter Jason Snell on App.net MPU 029: Workflows with Jason Snell | Mac Power Users Collected from: The Incomparable Website The Incomparable - An award-winning geeky podcast about sci-fi and related books, comics, movies, and TV. 5by5 Twitter Google+ Facebook Goodreads TechHive News, tips and reviews about phones, tablets, apps, and all the other tech in your life Articles by Jason Snell | Macworld Jason Snell - Author - Good Gear Guide by PC World Australia OmniGraffle for Mac - The Omni Group Bare Bones Software
Mon, September 09, 2013
Apple TV
David and Katie dive deep on the Apple TV and discuss how they use the Apple TV for work and play. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple TV - Apple Store (U.S.) Apple TV gives you access to the best 1080p HD content — including blockbuster movies, your music and photos, and more — right on your widescreen TV. You can even play content from your iOS devices on your TV using AirPlay. Apple TV requires one HDMI cable Roku Streaming Player Apple TV Tech Specs (1st, 2nd, 3rd Generation) Apple TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mac Power Users #126: The Mac Home Server Special guest Shawn Blanc joins Katie and David to talk about setting up a Mac to use as a home server. We talk configuration, use cases, media applications, automation tools and more. Mac Power Users #38: iTunes Intensive 5by5 | The Incomparable An award-winning weekly show about geeky cultural topics in numerous media, including books, movies, TV, comics, and games. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - IMDb A meek and alienated little boy finds a stranded extraterrestrial. He has to find the courage to defy the authorities to help the alien return to its home planet. Blu-ray Disc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Apple - Support - iTunes Apple - Apps - Remote Put your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in charge of the show. K760 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac, iPad or iPhone - Logitech
Sun, September 01, 2013
Hardware Development with Geoff Barrall
Katie and David talk hardware development, conceptualization, design and production with the CEO of Drobo, Geoff Barrall. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Unclutter Your instant digital pocket for storing stuff. Guest Starring: Geoff Barrall Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Geoff Barrall - Entrepreneur, Inventor and Executive | about.me - Geoff Barrall on Twitter - Geoff on Linkedin Drobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage | Network Attached Storage | Thunderbolt Storage Transporter | Data Redefined Apple - MacBook Pro Apple - MacBook Air Apple - iMac Apple - iPad Apple - Mac mini Power Mac G5 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Power Mac G5 was Apple's marketing name for models of the Power Macintosh that contained the IBM PowerPC G5 CPU. Literature and Latte - Scapple for Mac OS X Balsamiq We believe that life’s too short for bad software!
Mon, August 26, 2013
Back to School
Katie and David talk back to school gear and apps for iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Synapse 19 - iPad Backpack - Made in USA - TOM BIHN The Synapse 19 is a carefully calculated, supremely organized backpack, designed for day hiking, everyday carry, and ultralight travel. Synapse 25 - Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Backpack - TOM BIHN Tuff-'N'-Tiny USB Drive - 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16Gb, 32GB - Strong / Indestructible USB Drives Penny-thin, travel-tough and water-impermeable, the Verbatim TUFF-‘N’-TINY™ USB Drives offers secure storage in one of the most compact, durable USB flash drives in the world… Dual Formatting a Hard Drive — KatieFloyd.me Password Protect an External Drive in Mac OS X with Encrypted Partitions 5by5 | Mac Power Users #145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6 CrashPlan Backup Software | Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud Backblaze | Online Backup & Data Backup Software Dropbox SuperDuper! Apple - Support - Time Machine Kensington OS X: About FileVault 2 Apple - Support - iCloud - Find My iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac 5by5 | Mac Powe
Sun, August 18, 2013
iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson
David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Jeff Carlson Writer, photographer, late-nighter. Never Enough Coffee Creations. Jeff's Photos on the Web 500px Flickr Instagram Jeff Carlson (jeffcarlson) on Twitter Mac author and espresso addict. Jeff Carlson (jeffcarlson) on App.net The iPad for Photographers | The companion site for the book by Jeff Carlson 2nd edition iPad for Photographers | Peachpit Bundle All of Jeff Carlson's Books Camera+ …the ultimate photo app It's all about one thing... great photos! Boinx iStopMotion for iPad: iPad Stop Motion and Time Lapse Software Tell your story, one frame at a time Katie Floyd on Instagram Check out Katie's Instagram feed for her Alaska pictures. <a hr
Sun, August 11, 2013
Listener Workflows
In celebration of episode 150, Katie and David invite Mac Power Users listeners on the show to share their MPU inspired workflows. Topics include iOS information capture and automation, workflows from educators, home security automation, Devonthink, Spotlight geekery and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: TextExpander TextExpander touch OmniFocus Evernote Tom Siko's Website Tom Siko (tcsiko) on Twitter Apple - iWork - Keynote Scrivener Writing Software Gitbox One-click commit, push and pull. Unique search in history and undo for Git commands. Powerful commands like rebase, branch reset and cherry picking.And now it works with submodules. ScreenFlow ScreenFlow is powerful, easy-to-use screen recording and editing software for the Mac. Byrdseed TV Tasty Professional Development for Teachers Ian Byrd (ByrdseedGifted) on Twitter Amazon.com: D-Link DCS-930LWireless-N Network Camera: Camera Keyboard Maestro 6.1 Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Noodlesoft | Hazel Hazel is a Syst
Sun, August 04, 2013
Reading It Later
David and Katie review the popular "Read it Later" services and discuss power user workflows for processing your reading. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Instapaper A simple tool to save web pages for reading later. Pocket (Formerly Read It Later) When you find something you want to view later, put it in Pocket. Readability Read Comfortably—Anytime, Anywhere READABILITY turns any web page into a clean view for reading now or later on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Pinboard Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote Remember everything. Marco Arment - Marco.org More links for Marco: About Marco Arment Marco on Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Build and Analyze on 5by5 Best Of Mac Power Users #143: RSS and Replacing Google Reader David and Katie talk about the impending shutdown of Google Reader and their solutions for RSS Mac Power Users #99: Workflows with Marco Arment David and Katie sit down with Marco Arment to discuss developing Instapaper, his Mac setup, development workflows and more. Marco announces sale of Instapaper to Be
Mon, July 29, 2013
Security Audit
David and Katie review best security practices and discuss email encryption, VPN, password practices, data encryption, two factor authentication and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode, 1Password. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: PRISM (surveillance program) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1Password Tips | Agile Blog How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking | Gadget Lab | Wired.com In the space of one hour, my entire digital life was destroyed. First my Google account was taken over, then deleted. Next my Twitter account was compromised, and used as a platform to broadcast racist and homophobic messages. And worst of all, my AppleID account was broken into, and my hackers used it to remotely erase all of the data on my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Multi-factor authentication - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Multi-factor authentication (also MFA, Two-factor authentication, TFA, T-FA or 2FA) is an approach to authentication which requires the presentation of two or more of the three authentication factors: a knowledge factor ("something the user knows"), a possession factor ("something the user has"), and an inherence factor ("something the user is"). Apple ID: Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID Evernote Install Google Authenticator If you set up 2-step verification using SMS text message or Voice call and also want to be able to generate codes using the Android, iPhone or a Blackberry, you can use the Google Authenticator app to receive codes even if you don’t have an Internet connection or mobile service. ID Protection Mobile Center - VIP Access for Mobile Get VIP Access to help protect your onlin
Sun, July 21, 2013
David Wain Returns
David Wain returns to tell us how his workflow has changed since show 50. We talk about how David has become a one-man post production machine, jailbreaking, David's writing and collaboration workflows and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Guest Starring: David Wain Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: DAVIDWAIN.COM David Wain - IMDb Wanderlust Children's Hospital Rob Corddry - IMDb Apple - Logic Pro X Apple - Final Cut Pro X Superjail! BusyMac Fantastical Meet your Mac's new calendar. Avid | Professional Video Editing & Finishing Letterpress – Word Game for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store Words With Friends Newsreaders Davi
Sun, July 14, 2013
Our Gear
A frequent listener request, Katie and David recap the gear they use day-to-day. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Clarify A better way to work with screenshots. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Griffin Elevator Laptop Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX Das Keyboard Professional Model S for Mac SETA Stand Your smartphone will magically cling to the NanoSuction™ pad, which synthetically emulates the adhesive qualities of gecko feet. A NanoSuction™ pad can also be found on the base and keeps the SETA securely affixed to practically any smooth, flat surface. Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone Rode PSM 1 Shockmount RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Nady MPF-6 6-Inch Clamp On Microphone Pop Filter Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone Satechi 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub SIGNUM Cable management - IKEA Collects your electric and computer cables together WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo 6TB External Dual Hard Drive S
Mon, July 08, 2013
Keyboard Maestro Turns 6
David and Katie take a look at the new version of Keyboard Maestro and discuss what it does, how you can use it to automate tasks on your Mac, when you should use Keyboard Maestro over other automation tools and choosing the right tool for the right job. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our sponsors for this episode: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Keyboard Maestro 6.1 Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Peter N Lewis (peternlewis) on Twitter Keyboard Maestro (keyboardmaestro) on Twitter Yahoo Groups: Keyboard Maestro A mail list for the discussion of Keyboard Maestro and related Mac OS X topics. All beta and new version announcements will go to this list. Keyboard Maestro (keyboardmaestro) on App.net Mac Power Users #64: Keyboard Maestro In this episode Katie and David get geeky with the automation and macro creation program Keyboard Maestro. For this episode, we’re joined special guest and Keyboard Maestro guru, Gabe Weatherhead aka MacDrifter. 70Decibels - Generational Learning about the world, one conversation at a time. Hosted by Gabe Weatherhead and Erik Hess macdrifter (macdrifter) on Twitter Noodlesoft | Simply useful Mac software <a href="http://smilesoftware.com/TextExpan
Sun, June 30, 2013
Workflows with Chris Breen
David and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Editor Chris Breen to talk Music, Podcasting, Writing Workflows and his favorite Mac Gems. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Christopher Breen Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Chris's Blog - Hair-Breened Ideas Chris Breen (BodyofBreen) on Twitter Christopher Breen (chrisbreen) on App.net Christopher Breen | Macworld Sonos Rdio MOG With MOG you get over 16 million songs everywhere. No more need to buy MP3s, store them on your computer and sync them to every device. With MOG, you get all the music everywhere. Rhapsody Pandora Internet Radio Songza - Listen to Music Curated by Music Experts iTunes Radio Four music subscription services compared | Macworld Apple - iTunes - Match Google Play Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 10 BBEdit - Mac App Store Mac 911 Markdown </
Sun, June 23, 2013
RSS and Replacing Google Reader
David and Katie talk about the impending shutdown of Google Reader and their solutions for RSS This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Clarify A better way to work with screenshots. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: RSS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia RSS Rich Site Summary (originally RDF Site Summary, often dubbed Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format.[2] An RSS document (which is called a "feed", "web feed",[3] or "channel") includes full or summarized text, plus metadata such as publishing dates and authorship. MPU 018: Managing The Onslaught | Mac Power Users The daily barage of links, feeds, and e-mail sites can become overwhelming. In this episode, David and Katie talk about managing the the daily flood of data using RSS, Instapaper, and other solutions. NetNewsWire App Brent Simmons (brentsimmons) on Twitter Google Reader - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Official Google Reader Blog: Powering Down Google Reader We have just announced on the Official Google Blog that we will soon retire Google Reader (the actual date is July 1, 2013 Reeder <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=R8MQJgoFv0o&subid=&offerid=146261.1&type=10&tmpid=3909&RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Freeder%2Fid325502379%3Fmt%3D8" class="link" target="
Wed, June 12, 2013
WWDC 2013
David and Katie take a break from their regularly scheduled programing to talk iOS 7, OS X Mavericks, new Apple Hardware and their thought on Apple's roadmap. We also have an update from Jean MacDonald about AppCamp4Girls. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Guest Starring: Jean MacDonald Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: App Camp For Girls App Camp For Girls wants to address the gender imbalance among software developers by giving girls the chance to learn how to build apps, to be inspired by women instructors, and to get exposure to software development as a career. App Camp For Girls | Indiegogo Help us launch a non-profit organization! At camp, girls learn how to brainstorm, design, and build iPhone apps, working with women developers and designers. App Stories | Tales to Inspire A New Generation of Developers Tales to inspire a new generation of developers Jean MacDonald (macgenie) on Twitter App Camp For Girls (AppCamp4Girls) on Twitter 5by5 | Mac Power Users #107: Marketing and Learning to Develop Apps with Jean MacDonald Katie and David are joined by Jean MacDonald, who explains how she goes about marketing and running a small software company with Apple technology, Jean's budding education as an App developer, and her new project, App Camp for Girls. Apple - Apple Events - WWDC 2013 Keynote Apple - iOS 7 <a href="http://www.apple.com/osx/preview/" clas
Mon, June 10, 2013
Traveling with Alex Lindsay
David and Katie talk with Alex Lindsay about his travel adventures and tech. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Alex Lindsay Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Alex Lindsay - Google+ alexlindsay (alexlindsay) on Twitter Pixel Corps - Pixel Corps Website Pixel Corps (@pixelcorps) on Twitter StarWars.com | Star Wars - Episode VII, The Clone Wars & Games J. J. Abrams - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jeffrey Jacob "J. J." Abrams (born June 27, 1966) is an American film and television producer, screenwriter, director, actor and composer. He is well known for his work in the genres of action, drama and science fiction. JJ Abrams: The mystery box | Video on TED.com J.J. Abrams traces his love for the unseen mystery –- a passion that’s evident in his films and TV shows, including Cloverfield, Lost and Alias -- back to its magical beginnings. 5by5 | The Incomparable #143: The Best "Star Wars" Movie In Years Press down on the warp lever and hide away your out-of-date continuity reference materials. It's time for us to discuss J.J. Abrams' reimagined Star Trek, with an emphasis on the new film "Star Trek Into Darkness." Among our topics: The great casting in both movies, the merits of a Spock-to-Spock Skype call, McCoy's Tribble-based scientific method, and the themes of self-sacrifice in the new movie. Plus we reference every single classic Star Trek movie along the way! And yes, there are spoilers. Lots and lots of spoilers. Darmok - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Darmok" is the 102nd episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the second episode of the fifth season. The episode features Paul Winfield, who previously played Captain Terrell in Star Trek II: The Wrath o
Sun, June 02, 2013
Listener Question and Answer
David and Katie catch up on listener feedback and talk about Dropbox hacks, syncing, audio and video tricks, archiving files, writing workflows and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Clarify A better way to work with screenshots. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: 70Decibels -We're Moving To 5by5! Powering Down Google Reader Dropbox Send to Dropbox | Email + Dropbox Ever wish you could email files to your Dropbox? Well now you can! It's free, fast, secure and super simple too. All you have to do is connect with Dropbox, get your unique email address, and start sending files! Keyboard Shortcut for "Save as PDF..." in OS X — MacSparky MacSparky's ? + PP PDF Trick Noodlesoft | Hazel Printopia Run Printopia on your Mac to share its printers to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Add unlimited virtual printers to save print-outs to your Mac as PDF files. Evernote OmniFocus for Mac OmniFocus Mail Drop Mail Drop is a new feature of the Omni Sync Server that lets you send emails directly into your OmniFocus Inbox. You can create multiple private send-to addresses in order to give access to third parties, and delete those addresses at any time. The OmniFocus Mail Drop — MacSparky MacSparky on the OmniFocus MailDrop <a href="ht
Mon, May 27, 2013
Workflows with Ethan Schoonover
Ethan Schoonover joins David and Katie to talk about his Solarized project, and his graphic design, photography and home automation workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Guest Starring: Ethan Schoonover Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Ethan Schoonover Ethan Schoonover (ethanschoonover) on Twitter Solarized Adobe Creative Cloud Macworld Podcast: Creative Cloud and iPhoto improvements PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor Intuos Professional Pen Tablets Cintiq Pen Displays Noteboard - Folding whiteboard How to Develop 35MM Film in a Darkroom- YouTube Apple Cards App ShutterSnitch Eye-Fi Memory Cards Hazel Dropbox Camera Upload <a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/dig
Sun, May 19, 2013
Syncing and Sharing
David and Katie revisit the topic of syncing and discuss how to sync information between your various devices and share with others. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Unclutter Your instant digital pocket for storing stuff. Clarify A better way to work with screenshots. Lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Synology Network Attached Storage Synology Network Attached Storage - Cloud Services Simperium Simperium is a service for developers to move dataeverywhere it's needed, instantly and automatically. Apple - iCloud iCloud does more than store your content — it lets you access your music, photos, calendars, contacts, documents, and more, from whatever device you’re on. And it’s built into every new iOS device and every new Mac. Dropbox SugarSync Box.com (formerly box.net) Google Drive Downcast Instacast 3 Instacast for Mac - Public Beta Available 30 Minutes To Sync 1Password 4.2 for iOS gets huge update Black Pixel - The Return of NetNewsWire <a href="http://reinventedsoftware.com/togeth
Mon, May 13, 2013
Workflows with Aisha Tyler
Aisha Tyler talks to Katie and David about being an "Art Shark." We discuss Aisha's work, creating podcasts, videos and books and how she manages her business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Aisha Tyler Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Aisha's site Aisha on Wikipedia Aisha on IMDb girl on guy Aisha Tyler (aishatyler) on Twitter Aisha's TV Show - The Talk Archer - Aisha's Animated Series Swerve - Aisha's Book Amazon.com: Shure SM58-LC Cardioid Vocal Microphone without Cable: Musical Instruments Amazon.com: ART Splitcom Pro 2 Way Microphone Splitter and Combiner: Musical Instruments FiRe 2 - Field Recorder Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder XLR Adapter with Pre-Amplifier - VeriCorder Technology Store Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation by Aisha Tyler Aisha Tyler - No A** at all Music Video 5by5 | Mac Power Users #105: Workflows With Music Video Director Greg Jardin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIH4MJAC
Sun, May 05, 2013
iOS Automation
David and Katie talk about their favorite apps and tools for automating tasks on iOS This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPad and iPhone" Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Clarify A better way to work with screenshots. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: TextExpander Touch TextExpander Touch Video TextExpander touch SDK URL Scheme Basics - iPhone Development 101 ScreenCastsOnline - SCOI0097 1Password & URL Schemes 5by5 | Mac Power Users #48: GoodReader Drafts - Agile Tortoise Agile Tortoise - Greg Pierce's Apps Launch Center Pro ScreenCastsOnline - SCOI0066 Launch Center Pro Launch Center Supported Actions MacStories: How Pythonista Changed My Workflow Serioustiger: Alfred 2 and bookmakers MacSparky: History of Workflow MacSparky: The OmniFocus Mail Drop <a href="http://katiefloy
Mon, April 29, 2013
Workflows with Serenity Caldwell
David and Katie sit down with Serenity Caldwell to talk about working from home, her favorite Apps, standing desks, authoring ebooks, and a whole lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPad and iPhone" Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Guest Starring: Serenity Caldwell Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Serenity at Macworld Serenity on Twitter Serenity's Site - I Wear Many Hats Serenity's About.me Page HipChat Campfire Google Hangout Dropbox Dropbox - Selective Sync Selective Sync is a feature of the Dropbox desktop application that allows you to select only the folders you want to be synced to your computer. Selective Sync gives you the control to ensure you have only the files you need on any computer. It's especially handy if you want to save space on netbooks and other computers with small hard drives. Ninja Standing Desk OWC Mercury SSD Cloud (Web Service) Cloud.App Screens Alfred <a href="http://5by5.tv/mpu/133" class="link" t
Sun, April 21, 2013
Mac Utilities
David and Katie review their favorite utilities for the Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What's your gadget worth? Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Hover Domain name and email management made simple. Clarify A better way to work with screenshots. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Onyx Maintenance Moom Yoink PopClip PopClip Extensions Palua Bartender Quiet Trickster Better Touch Tool Screenfloat ClamXav CleanMyMac 2 MacHeist nanoBundle Cocktail Drive Genius Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper! Calendar Cleaner <a href="http://w
Mon, April 15, 2013
Alfred 2
David and Katie take a deep dive into Alfred 2.0, an application launcher and productivity application for Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Transporter Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files. Hover Domain name and email management made simple. BeeDocs The most simple way to make beautiful multimedia timelines. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Alfred Alfred PowerPack ScreenCastsOnline: Alfred v2 Masterclass - Part 1 ScreenCastsOnline: Alfred v2 Masterclass - Part 2 ScreenCastsOnline: Alfred v2 Masterclass - Part 3 TechnicallySimple: Alfred 2 Hotkeys Screencast MPU 007: LaunchBar Blackbelt QuickSilver The Merlin Show: Screencast on Quicksilver's "Comma Trick" Alfred 2 Workflow List Wolfram|Alpha workflow Recent Docs, Folders, Apps + Favorites Markable Transporter Videos Connected Data App Airfoil <a href="http://www.studiostudio.nl/en/information/?lang=project-dyslexie" class="link" target="_b
Sun, April 07, 2013
Merlin Returns
Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Merlin's Website Back to Work Merlin on Twitter Kung Fu Grippe How I went paperless with Hazel and Evernote Evernote Evernote Web Clipper Evernote Hello IFTTT ScanSnap ix500 Dropbox Hazel DaisyDisk Gemini BusyCal <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=R8MQJgoFv0o&subid=&offerid=146261.1&type=10&tmpid=3909&RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2F1passw
Sun, March 31, 2013
Markdown Revisited
David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss the new MacSparky Field Guide: Markdown co-authored by David and Eddie. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. DaisyDisk Manager your Mac's drive with panache. Hover Domain name and email management made simple. Guest Starring: Eddie Smith Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: [Sponsor] Hover [Sponsor] 1Password [Sponsor] The Omni Group [Sponsor] DaisyDisk Markdown Field Guide Landing Page Markdown Field Guide in the iBookstore Markdown Field Guide PDF Version Practically Efficient Byword nvALT Notesy Nebulous Notes iA Writer WriteMonkey (for PC) More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sun, March 24, 2013
Computing with Kids
David and Katie are joined by Natali Morris to talk about kids and technology. Topics include why it's important to introduce kids to tech, keeping children safe online, monitoring and limiting access and Natali's favorite apps and accessories. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Hover Domain name and email management made simple. Frank and Oak A men's online clothing store that makes shopping easy. Use discount code MACPOWER20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Guest Starring: Natali Morris Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Natali's Website Natali on Twitter Mommy Beta Natali on Pinterest Macworld: Configuring Parental Controls Macworld: Limiting your kids' iOS use OpenDNS Transporter How To Videos The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains iOS: About Guided Access How to put your iPad into "Guest User" mode with Guided Access Woogie 2! Luvion Baby Monitors Lorex Baby Monitors <
Sat, March 16, 2013
Workflows with Lex Friedman
David and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Writer Lex Friedman about telecommuting cross-country, writing for Macworld, treadmill desks and his favorite Apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Lex Friedman Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: LexFriedman.com Unprofessional Lex on Twitter Moom BBEdit Fluid Silent iCloud Email Filtering MailPlane TreadDesk Bartender Take Five CloudApp Trickster Fantastical PopClip Lex and his Windows Phone More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, March 11, 2013
Typography with Ina Saltz
Typography expert Ina Saltz explains why type matters and gives some great tips for using typography wisely. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Transporter Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files. Squarespace Squarespace.com: Make a great website easily. Guest Starring: Ina Saltz Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: {Sponsor] Squarespace [Sponsor] File Transporter [Sponsor] 1Password [Sponsor] Fujitsu Scansnap Typography Essentials, by Ina Saltz Typography Referenced San Francisco Typeface Original Mac Fonts New York Times Article: Believable Typefaces Comic Serif ihatecomicsans.com Papyrus Thanks James Cameron Wikipedia on Arial MyFonts.com Font Explorer X YouTube video explaining security risks with web printing
Mon, March 04, 2013
Workflows with Clayton Morris
David and Katie sit down with Clayton Morris from Fox News to learn about his workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Transporter Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files. DaisyDisk Manager your Mac's drive with panache. Guest Starring: Clayton Morris Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Clayton Morris on Fox News Clayton on Twitter ReadQuick Photography Begins Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover Black for iPad 2 and iPad Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini Evernote Audible Wondersauce mophie juice pack helium Dragon Dictate 3 for Mac Drobo 5D Sonos VIZIO SB4020E-A0 40-Inch 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar VIZIO SB4021E-A0 40-Inch 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless Subw
Thu, February 21, 2013
The Mac Home Server
Special guest Shawn Blanc joins Katie and David to talk about setting up a Mac to use as a home server. We talk configuration, use cases, media applications, automation tools and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Shutterstock Over 20 million stock photos, illustrations, vectors, and videos. Hover Domain name and email management made simple. Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: [Sponsor] Squarespace [Sponsor] Shutterstock [Sponsor] Hover " class="link" target="_blank">[Sponsor] Fujitsu Scansnap Shawn Blanc Shawn on Twitter Shawn's Home Server Post Shawn's Membership Drive OWC - Mac Sales File Vault 2 iDentify Handbrake iFlicks PlexApp Air Video June Cloud - Deliveries If This Then That Dropvox <br
Sun, February 17, 2013
Essential iPad
David and Katie discuss their iPad setup, and essential apps and accessories. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Transporter Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: [Sponsor] Transporter [Sponsor] OmniFocus [Sponsor] 1Password [Sponsor] Squarespace Nerdy Professionals - David's iPad legal seminar Evernote Reeder Instapaper Tweetbot Byword Pages <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=R8MQ
Sun, February 10, 2013
Live at Macworld/iWorld
Katie and David do a show in front of a live audience at Macworld/iWorld 2013 where they share their best finds from the show floor, catch up with listener feedback, and take questions from the show floor. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Power Trekk Double Robotics Mauzup iStop Motion for iPad ScreenCastsOnline Seagate Wireless Plus Hard Drive XFlex Stand Kanex XD - iMac to HDTV Kanex MySpot Debut of OmniFocus 2 Bluetooth Calculator Keypad Day One Gorilla Body Weight Exercise App Sleep Cycle Oh LIfe Note Taker HD Step Stats Notes Plus Periodic Table of Data Visualization Wii Fit MacCast Reflector <a href="http://www.amazon.com
Mon, February 04, 2013
Workflows with Craig Hockenberry
Craig Hockenberry joins Katie and David to talk about working in Internet-distributed company, how he creates apps, and getting started with app programming. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Transporter Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files. DaisyDisk Manager your Mac's drive with panache. Guest Starring: Craig Hockenberry Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: [Sponsor] Fujitsu Scansnap [Sponsor] Transporter [Sponsor] DaisyDisk [Sponsor] 1Password Furbo.org - Craig's blog Craig on Twitter Twitterrific Craig's App Development Book Icon Factory xScope Take Five Folklore.org - Stories of the First Mac Bill Atkinson's Photocard App MacPaint Dogcow Susan Kare Basecamp Glassboard </li
Sun, January 27, 2013
Another look at iTunes
With the recent release of iTunes 11, Katie and David go back to iTunes and discuss the applications significant changes and their favorite iTunes workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Transporter Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files. Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: With the recent release of iTunes 11, Katie and David go back to iTunes and discuss the applications significant changes and their favorite iTunes workflows. Links for this episode: iTunes Through the Ages [Sponsor] Drobo [Sponsor] Squarespace [Sponsor] 1Password [Sponsor] Transporter The New iTunes Reverting to iTunes 10 Back to Work MusicBrainz Picard TuneUp Doug's Scripts MPU 66: iTunes Match Disable Time Machine Local Backups in Lion Amazon Cloud Player Downcast Instacast <a href="http://so
Sun, January 20, 2013
The Website Show
Katie and David talk to John Chandler about the getting started with web publishing including Mac based software solutions, WordPress, Squarespace, Tumblr, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: John Chandler Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: by John Chandler John's Twitter Account Squarespace Scriptogram Sandvox [Sponsor] TextExpander [Sponsor] PDFpen WordPress Engine RapidWeaver WordPress.Org WordPress.com Page.ly Bluehost WordPress Plugin Directory Tumblr Medium Scriptogram More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, January 14, 2013
Taking Notes with Mike Rohde
David and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Transporter Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files. Guest Starring: Mike Rohde Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: About Mike The Sketchnote Army Frictionless Capture Cards Delve Withrington's Fonts Sketchnotes The Sketchnote Handbook Rohdesign Web site Moleskine Field Notes Scanner Pro Pear Note Simplenote Just Notes Listary Evernote QuoteBook App Adobe Ideas Notability <a href="http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/" class="link" targ
Sun, January 06, 2013
Geek Fitness
David and Katie talk about the geeky tools they're using to help get in shape. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale Fitbit One Fitbit Zip Withings - Wifi Bodyscale EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale Weight Watchers Lose It! SCOI0082 MyFitnessPal P90X MyFitnessPal Mobile Apps Workout Trainer cnet: Road testing the Nike+ FuelBand and the Fitbit Ultra Nike+ Fuelband Jawbone Up David's Geek Weight Loss Post TechHive: Keep fitness resolutions on track with these free apps Sleep Cycle <
Mon, December 31, 2012
Resolutions
David and Katie talk about some great geek resolutions including a tech security audit, using an electronic diary, geek estate planning, locking down social networks, offsite backup, and creating something amazing with an iLife app. David also gets to use the word Neuroplasticity and explain why that makes him happy. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Katie's 4 Backup Rules Setting up Two-Factor Authentication with PayPal 1Password Post on Two Step Authentication Google Two Factor Verification Day One App Dragon Dictate 3 Techhive Social Network Stalking Article Lifehacker on adjusting privacy settings Using ShopSafe and iTunes Matt Cutts: Try something new for 30 days Satechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer Mobile Presenter 1Password Emergency Kit Good Habits Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, December 23, 2012
The Feedback Show
Katie and David go in depth on some of the most common feedback topics including iOS writing workflows, Evernote, syncing, file storage and sharing techniques, and Katie's home server. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: [Sponsor] 1Password [Sponsor] Drobo [Sponsor] Pixelmator Notational Velocity nvALT 2.1 Simplenote " class="link" target="_blank">Kiva Katie's Backup to Drobo Post ShutterSnitch - Better iOS Eye-Fi sync Byword DaisyDisk Day One Journal App Drafts App TextExpander to Evernote Snippet Evernote Eye-Fi Card The Mac mini David's OmniFocus Screencasts The OmniFocus Setup Transporter Kickstarter Project Car
Sun, December 16, 2012
Workflows with Glenn Fleishman
David and Katie sit down with Glenn Fleishman to discuss his work as a freelance writer and editor, working from home, BBEdit, and what it takes to become a two-time Jeopardy Champion. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User . Guest Starring: Glenn Fleishman Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Glenn's Web site Glenn on Twitter Glenn on App.net RSS Feed of Glenn's Articles Practical Mac (Seattle Times) Babbage Blog (The Economist) The Magazine Jeopardy! TidBITS The Incomparable BBEdit Yojimbo TextWrangler Take Control of BBEdit Coda 2 Brett Terpstra's Markdown Service Tools MailSmith Dropbox Trello Johnny Gilbert J-Archive <a href="ht
Sun, December 09, 2012
Geek Gift Guide
From bluetooth meat thermometers to build your own robot kits and everything in between, David and Katie discuss their gift ideas for the geek in your life. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: From bluetooth meat thermometers to build your own robot kits and everything in between, David and Katie discuss their gift ideas for the geek in your life. Links for this episode: WeMo Nest Learning Thermostat APC BE550G Back-UPS Belkin SurgeMaster 6 Outlet Wall-Mount Surge Protector iGrill CrashPlan Hummingbird Robotics Kit Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover Origami Workstation Apple Wireless Keyboard Retractable Lightning Cable Griffin Lightning Connector Cables Blue Lounge Design CableDrop Cable Management System Schumacher XP400 Instant Po
Sun, December 02, 2012
Workflows with Dan Benjamin, Round Two
5by5 Grand Pooba, Dan Benjamin, joins Katie and David to explain how he gets work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Guest Starring: Dan Benjamin Links and Show Notes: 5by5 Grand Pooba, Dan Benjamin, joins Katie and David to explain how he gets work done. Links for this episode: MPU 26 with Dan Benjamin Dan's Twitter MPU 73: Podcasting How and Why 5by5 Heil PR-40 Dan's Pre-Amp Rode Podcaster Drobo FreshBooks OmniFocus MPU 56 - Email More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sun, November 25, 2012
Photography Workflows with Derrick Story
Photographer and Aperture guru Derrick Story joins Katie and David to talk about photography. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Derrick Story Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The Digital Story Derrick on Twitter The Digital Story Podcast Olympus OM-D Pogoplug NIK Software NIK Software Silver Efex Pro Snapseed Photogene for iPad iPhoto for iPad Pixelmator Tutorials ProCamera for iOS Derrick on Instagram Camera Awesome PhotoSync More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sun, November 18, 2012
Self Publishing and iBooks Author
David walks through his workflows for publishing books in iBooks Author and the iBookstore. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Bowker Identifier Services iBooks Author Deposit Photos Andrew Hyde on Amazon's Digital Delivery huffduffer 5by5 After Dark ISBN - Wikipedia Paperless Field Guide 60 Mountain Lion Tips Field Guide Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, November 12, 2012
Presentation Workflows with Les Posen
Les Posen joins Katie and David to talk about the best tools and workflows for making better presentations. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Guest Starring: Les Posen Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Presentation Zen Reflections App MPU 34: Keynote Kensington Remote Doceri Katie's Drobo Article The Paradox of Choice TEDTalk Evernote Voila Screenflow 4 Kanex ATVPRO AirPlay Mirroring for VGA Projector Apple Airport Express Macworld/iWorld 2013 Presentation Magic principles in action YouTube: Les Posen at APEX 2011 presenting on Fear of Flying for Aviation Personnel Doceri and the future of education Les Posen's Presentation Magic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.or
Mon, November 05, 2012
Sharing A Mac
Katie and David discuss how to effectively share a Mac within a family and how to manage users and groups. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Setup a Guest Account iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer iPhoto: Sharing libraries among multiple users Macworld: One iPhoto, many users iPhoto Library Manager OS X Mountain Lion: Share files with others who use your computer Macworld: How to manage multiple Macs at home About the Guest network feature of AirPort Extreme Macdrifter LaunchBar Ben Waldie's Text Automator Action Pack MPU 64: Keyboard Maestro Pixelmator Tutorials MPU 17: OpenDNS MPU Screencast 4: Configuring OpenDNS Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, October 30, 2012
Speeding Up Your Mac
From hardware upgrades to maintenance, Katie and David discuss ways to speed up your Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mac Geek Gab AppZapper Hazel AppDelete Memory Clean Bartender Onyx Cocktail MenuMeters iStat Menus S.M.A.R.T. Click to Flash Daisy Disk Other World Computing Crucial Crucial SSD OWC SSD Data Doubler Optical Bay Hard Drive Mounting Solution OptiBay <a href="http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-drives/laptop-hard-drives/momentus-xt-hybrid/" class="link" target="_
Mon, October 22, 2012
Mac Tips and Tricks
Katie, David and guest Brett Terpstra discuss their favorite Mac Tips and David and Brett's new book, 60 Mountain Lion Tips This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: 60 Mountain Lion Tips - iBookstore Link 60 Mountain Lion Tips - PDF BrettTerpstra.com Systematic Sixty Mountain Lion Tips Website David's PDFpen for iPhone Video Sane Box More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, October 15, 2012
Marketing and Learning to Develop Apps with Jean MacDonald
Katie and David are joined by Jean MacDonald, who explains how she goes about marketing and running a small software company with Apple technology, Jean's budding education as an App developer, and her new project, App Camp for Girls. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Guest Starring: Jean MacDonald Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Powermonkey Boinx Software SuperDuper TextExpander Witch 1Password LaunchBar MPU Episode LaunchBar Big Nerd Ranch Big Nerd Ranch Guide to Objective-C Programming HootSuite Jean on Twitter Salesforce Desk Google Hangouts iChat App Camp for Girls Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, October 08, 2012
Finder Alternatives
David and Katie talk about David's obsession with upgrading OS X's Finder. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The Finder on Wikipedia PathFinder TotalFinder MPU 20% Discount off TotalFinder Leap Moom Recovering Lost iCloud Documents Steve Jobs on the File System in 2005 LaunchBar Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, October 01, 2012
Workflows With Music Video Director Greg Jardin
Greg Jardin joins Katie and David to explain how he uses his Mac to direct and produce music videos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Guest Starring: Greg Jardin Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Greg Jardin Greg on Twitter Earth Hour Commercial The Making of "In Your Arms". Jelly Belly Art Dragon Fram Stop Motion Final Cut Pro Adobe Creative Suite Trapcode Suite Creative Suite Plugins Adobe Auditions Kina Grannis "In Your Arms" Greg's Video for Joey Ramone - New York City More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, September 24, 2012
Using iOS 6
Katie and David cover getting the most out of the new iOS 6 operating system. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: iOS 6 iOS 6 Maps Siri and iOS 6 Mac 101: Dictation Tech Hive: Why Maps Matter to Apple, Google and Others TUAW: What Can You Say To Siri in iOS 6 Adding Google Maps Back to iOS 6 Usage of Apple’s iOS 6 Hits Staggering Levels on First Day of Availability Apple Server Outage Disrupts iOS 6 Wi-Fi Connections Apple Updates iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand for iOS Hands on with iOS 6: Settings Instapaper iOS 6 and Every-Day Life Hands on with updated Find My Friends and Find My iPhone <a href="http://www.macworld.com/article/2010065/review-refined-ios-6-highlighted-by-stunn
Mon, September 17, 2012
Five Bucks or Less on iOS
Katie and David talk about their favorite iOS apps at $5 or less. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Instapaper Byword Drafts Flight+ CardMunch DataMan Glassboard <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/delivery-status-touch-package/id290986013?mt=8&partnerId=30&siteID=GfpxbBXXpXE-y3gfJGyOQcSr2tOpkzD12A&partnerId=30&siteID=Gfpx
Mon, September 10, 2012
Workflows with Jim Dalrymple
The Loop's Jim Dalrymple joins Katie and David to talk about writing, the web, and music. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Jim Dalrymple Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Loop Insight Jim Writes about Twitter and Tweetbot Brenthaven Bags Retina MacBook Pro MPU Daniel Jalkut Interview MarsEdit Tom Bihn Bags Amplified Podcast David's PDFpen for iPad Video WordPress Posts for iPad Angry Mac Bastards David's TextExpander 4 Screencast Universal Audio Satellite Pro Tools AmpliTube Apogee JAM Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack iRig B
Mon, September 03, 2012
Working with the New Cat
Katie and David discuss putting Mountain Lion's features to work. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: John Siracusa's Mountain Lion Review Hypercritical - First of Several Mountain Lion Shows MPU 91 - Merlin Mann Interview CheckMark David's Videos on Siri Integration with OmniFocus TMO Article on Calendar Search Tokens David's Macworld Article on Auto Save Apple's OS X Mountain Lion Page Growl AirParrot Reflections Drafts David's Apple Mail Send-From Trick Screencast ChronoSync Apple Recycling Program Apple Support Article on GateKeeper Dragon Dictate for Mac
Sun, August 26, 2012
Awesome MPU Listeners
For show 100, Katie and David are joined by several amazing listeners (including academics, authors, pilots, and more) as they talk through their own Mac and iOS workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The Mail Send-From Trick MPU Episode 1 George Starcher's Security Site Duke University Human Simulation Jeff Taekman's Academic Workflow Site 3Di Teams Papers Endnote Hazel PDFpen Howard Buddin, Research Dynamo Howard's Blog FletcherPenny.net DevonThink Steven Berlin Johnson's DevonThink Workflow Tinderbox Tinderbox Forum E.B. White, "The Morning Mail is My Enemy" Evernote Moleskine David's Beloved Field Notes Fletcher Penny - A Viable PDF Workflow <a href="http://skim
Mon, August 20, 2012
Workflows with Marco Arment
David and Katie sit down with Marco Arment to discuss developing Instapaper, his Mac setup, development workflows and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Guest Starring: Marco Arment Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Marco.org Instapaper Marco on Twitter News.me Downcast Pinboard Build and Analyze Hypercritical #79: Grandpa Uncle Joe] Dropbox Arq | Haystack Software Crashplan Backblaze My next text editor – Marco.org Sublime Text Chocolat ‹ Text Editor for Mac BBEdit 10 Byword iaWriter for iPad Hazel Soulver Taskpaper More Power Users:
Mon, August 13, 2012
Mac from Scratch
Katie and David talk through setting up a new Mac or rebuilding an old one from scratch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Drobo Redefine your personal storage. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: SuperDuper Carbon Copy Cloner DaisyDisk The Mac App Store Magic Install Disk Screencast Using Migration Assistant OS X Recovery Recovery Disk Assistant Matt Honan's Epic Hack Katie's Post - When iCloud is Hacked David's Post - Web Security for the Wary Verisign ID Protection WriteMonkey (for PC) BoxCryptor Ooma VOIP Service Macworld: How to make a bootable Mountain Lion install Drive Macworld: Should you do a "clean install" of Mountain Lion Macworld: OS X Recovery and Internet Recovery Google 2-step Verification</
Mon, August 06, 2012
Repair and Recycle with iFixit's Kyle Wiens
iFixit's Kyle Wiens joins Katie and David to talk about technology repair, iFixit's teardowns, and responsible electronic recycling. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Guest Starring: Kyle Wiens Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: iFixit.com Kyle on Twiter PowerBook G3 - Pismo The iFixit App iFixit iMac Repair Manual iFixit iPhone 3G Teardown 15" MacBook Pro Teardown iFixit - Fix the Planet Earth 911 - Where to Recycle Apple's Environmental Footprint iFixit on Twitter Nexus 7 Teardown MPU Poll: Show Transcripts More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, July 30, 2012
Web Automation Tools
Katie and David dive into web automation tools Yahoo Pipes and If This, Then That (IFTTT). This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Wikipedia - Yahoo Pipes Verge Ltd Pipe David's Post on the Verge Ltd. Pipe Dr. Drang - After Dark Pipe IFTTT -- If This, Then That IFTTT Channels Archiving Tweets IFTTT - Sending Starred Items to Instapaper http://www.belkin.com/wemo/ IFTTT WeMO Channel IFTTT - Mail when MacStoriesDeals Post Monitor Web Site with Yahoo Pipes and IFTTT AwayFind OmniFocus Screencasts MacDropAny UC Davis Unix & Perl Primer Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, July 23, 2012
Engineering Workflows with Dr. Drang
Dr. Drang joins Katie and David to talk about how he uses technology for engineering, programming, and his website. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Guest Starring: Dr. Drang Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Dr. Drang Santa's Village Get's New Life The Terrifying Snowman Dr. Drang - Embedded Tweets Twitter Tolls the Bell for Developers Dr Drang - Bolt Upright Twitter - Blackbird Pie GNU Octave Gnuplot Matlab Dr. Twoot Passwords Leaked from Yahoo Canon PowerShot G10 TextMate Sublime Text MultiMarkdown <a href="http://w
Mon, July 16, 2012
iPad Productivity Kit
Katie and David cover their favorite apps and tools for getting work done (and creating content) on the iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: David's iPad at Work Book iWork for iPad Office² for iPad OnLive Desktop Brett Terpstra's iTextEditors Byword WriteRoom Writing Kit Phraseology Documents to Go Notability PDFpen for iPad GoodReader PDF Expert Screens LogMeIn Calcbot Numbers TextExpander touch MPU 82: Cooking Ideas ZAGGkeys FLEX <a href="http://reviews.logitech.com/7061/9783/logitech-ultrathin-keyboard-cover-reviews/revie
Mon, July 09, 2012
Education Workflows with Fraser Speirs
Fraser Speirs joins Katie and David to talk about his experiences setting up a one-to-one iPad program at hi school, Apple technology in education and his own personal workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Hover Domain names made simple. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Guest Starring: Fraser Speirs Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Fraser Speirs Technology Fraser's Blog Fraser's Software Viewfinder for iPad iBooks Author Canon P-150 Aperture iTunes U iPhoto VoyagerQ Google Project Glass Leap Motion Pages for iPad <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/keynote/id361285480?mt=8&partnerId=30&siteID=GfpxbBXXpXE-y3gfJGyOQcSr2tOpkzD12A&partnerId=30&siteID=GfpxbBXXpXE-y3gfJGyOQcSr2tOpkzD12A&partnerId=30&siteID=GfpxbBXXpXE-y3gfJGyOQcSr2tOpkzD12A" class="link" target=
Mon, July 02, 2012
Five Bucks
David and Katie cover their favorite Mac apps that are five dollars or less. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Hover Domain names made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Grammar Girl Screencasts Online Tutorial Apps Moom Twitterific Osfoora Tweetbot for Mac Confirmed - The Verge ClamXav Palua Jettison QuickCursor GrowlVoice iCleanMemory Skitch <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marked/id448925439?mt=12&partnerId=30&siteID=GfpxbBXXp
Mon, June 25, 2012
Workflows with Merlin Mann III
Merlin Mann joins Katie and David for the 2012 version of Merlin's workflow interviews. This year, Merlin explains some of his favorite iOS apps, Mac apps, and web services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MerlinMann.com Back to Work Podcast You Look Nice Today Roderick on the Line Inbox Zero iThoughts IFTTT - If This, Then That CheatSheet TextExpander OmniFocus for iPhone OmniFocus for iPad OmniFocus for Mac Textastic Gmail Simplenote Elements 2 Nebulous Notes Marked App Brett Terpstra's Super Awesome iOS Text Editor Comparison Chart Simplicity is Bliss on C
Mon, June 18, 2012
Meetings (and Technology)
David and Katie discuss why meetings suck and how to make them suck less with a lot of effort and a little technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Back to Work Steve Jobs and Meetings Macworld on LinkedIn Password Breach Merlin Mann on Broken Meetings MPU 82: Cooking Ideas Notability OmniOutliner OmniPlan iThoughts PDFpen for iPad Byword PDF Expert GoodReader Paper Pear Note My Thoughts <a href="http://carbonfin.com/" class="link" target="
Mon, June 11, 2012
Music Workflows with Composer Johnny Knittle
Professional musician and composer Johnny Knittle joins Katie and David to explain how he produces music for television and film. This episode also features new MPU theme music written by Johnny. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Hover Domain names made simple. Guest Starring: Johnny Knittle Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Johnny Knittle Music Johnny's Soundcloud Johnny on Twitter Logic Pro GarageBand Avid Pro Tools Glyph External RAID iMac Agent Orange for Mac Mercury ProTools Plugin Addictive Drums …And Justice for All Gobbler MPU 50: Workflows with David Wain Broadcast Wave Format Dave Lee - GTD Sucks for Creative Work <a href="http://www.macsparky.com/blog/2012/6/4/gtd-and-creative-work.html" class="link" target="_bl
Mon, June 04, 2012
MobileMe Transition
Katie and David cover the potholes associated with the pending MobileMe demise. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Hover Domain names made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple's MobileMe Transition FAQ iCloud System Requirements Baking up MobileMe Contacts, Calendars, and Bookmarks Mac OS X Hints: Add iCloud Calendar to Snow Leopard Phanfare Katie's Post - The Truth is in The Cloud BusyCal MPU 69: Browser Wars Xmarks WWDC 2012 SmugMug Flickr Victor Cajiao's Flickr Feed RapidWeaver Sandvox WordPress Squarespace Google Drive Microsoft SkyDrive <a href="http://www.macsparky.com/star-wars-mode
Mon, May 28, 2012
Workflows with John Siracusa
John Siracusa joins David and Katie to talk about productivity, writing, Mac utilities, and gaming. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Hypercritical John on Twitter VIC-20 Atari 8 Bit Computers John at Ars Technica Yojimbo Dropbox Outline Mode in Text Edit Simplenote Scrivener Paperless Origami Workstation BBEdit Microsoft Office for Mac Dragon Dictate for Mac Dragon Express Dragon and F19 NetNewsWire Instapaper iCloud <a href="https://www.goo
Mon, May 21, 2012
Workflows with Wendy Cherwinski
Speechwritier and presentation coach Wendy Cherwinkski join Katie and David to explain how she goes about her trade. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Guest Starring: Wendy Cherwinski Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Wendy on Twitter Echelon Communications Keynote Scrivener OmniOutliner Words per Minute Presentation Zen Day One Journal App MarketCircle Billings RapidWeaver Campaigner Alfred App Simplenote Things TextExpander Pomodoro Technique Fletcher Dean on Speechwriting More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, May 14, 2012
Paperless
David and Katie talk about David's Paperless book and the best tools and software to go Paperless with your Mac and iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Chrometa: Track your time without notes or timers! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The Paperless MacSparky Field Guide David's Post on the Paperless Book ScanSnap Scanners Neat Scanners Doxie Go Scanner GoodReader Scanner Pro JotNot Scanner Pro Hazel David's "Print to PDF" Post Evernote MPU 60: Evernote PDFpen Adobe Acrobat X Pro PDFpen for iPad PDF Expert Arrsync Katie's PDF to Evernote Hazel Rule Suppor
Mon, May 07, 2012
The Setup Show
Katie and David talk about their individual Mac and iOS setups. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MacBook Air iMac Magic Trackpad Magic Mouse BetterTouchTool Matias Tactile Pro 3 Shawn Blanc's Clicky Keyboard Post daskeyboard David's Keyboard Deathmatch Post Microsoft Natural Keyboard Printopia 2 AirPort Express Time Capsule Fujitsu ScanSnap Doxie Scanner Drobo FS Macworld Western Digital Thunderbolt Drive Review Focal XS 2.1 Speakers Mac Mini Server <a href="http://www.crashplan.com/" class="link" target="_
Mon, April 30, 2012
Workflows with Yuvi Zalkow
Yuvi Zalkow joins Katie and David to explain how he uses Apple technologies to write his novel and produce some delightful videos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Hover Domain names made simple. Guest Starring: Yuvi Zalkow Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: YuviZalkow.com Yuvi's New Yorker Video Yuvi's List Video Yuvi's Presentation Video Yuvi's Obsession x Voice Video Yuvi's Scrivener Video Jot Pro Pen WireTap Studio SketchBook Pro BetterTouchTool iStopMotion Byword Levelator Scrivener Scrivener for iPad OmniFocus Paper Reeder Don McAllister's Screenflow Screencast</
Mon, April 23, 2012
Cooking Ideas
David and Katie cover mind mapping, outlining, and their use. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? Byword Byword is a writing app with Markdown and rich text support. Ideal for creative writing and web publishing. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: David's Macworld Article on OPML Hypercritical - Talking to the Bear Wikipedia on Mind Mapping MindNode NovaMind iThoughts iThoughts and Siri Scrivener Writing Kit Agile Blog Solarized Wikipedia on OPML OmniOutliner for Mac OmniOutliner for iPad Tree Outliner David's article on Omni Sync MPU 34 - Keynote MacStories on iCloud's First Six Months</
Mon, April 16, 2012
Workflows with Brett Terpstra
Brett Terpstra joins David and Katie to discuss how he uses his Apple technology to program, write, and make music. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Brett Terpstra.com Marked App nvALT Notational Velocity Brett's iTextEditor Roundup Markdown Service Tools Apptivate Dr. Drang Macdrifter MoodBlast Simplenote Notesy Notely Delibar Droplr Favs MultiMarkdown Found Espresso SynergyKM miniSynth PRO <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/synthtronica/id376447369?mt=8&partnerId=30&siteID=GfpxbBXXpXE-y3gfJGyOQcSr2tOpkz
Mon, April 09, 2012
Spring Cleaning Your Mac
Katie and David cover spring cleaning your Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Hover Domain names made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Mail Steward Email Archiver TuneRanger A Better Master Password Dishwashing Your Keyboard Doug's Scripts Cleaning Your iTunes Library MPU 52 - Getting Ready for Lion MPU 38 - iTunes Intensive MPU 66 - iTunes Match MPU 49 - Mac Maintenance iSkins Data Liberation Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, April 02, 2012
Hazel 3.0
Katie and David cover the latest release of one of their favorite Mac utilities, Hazel 3.0, with the basics and some of their favorite Hazel workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Noodlesoft Hazel Macworld Hazel 3 Review Practically Efficient TextExpander-Hazel Workflow Merlin Mann on sending sensitive stuff Yuvi Zalkow Safari OmniBar MacDrifter Blogs with Hazel MacDrifter Imports to Aperture with Hazel MacSparky on Sorting Documents with Hazel Noodlesoft Forums MacSparky's Magic Install Disk Google's Background Noise Patent How Tom Henderson Divorced Google Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, March 26, 2012
Workflows with Kourosh Dini
Kourosh Dini, physician and author of "Creating Flow with OmniFocus", joins David. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Guest Starring: Kourosh Dini Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Creating Flow with OmniFocus PDFpen Pro Launchbar Hazel Scrivener Kourosh's Home Screen Post Print to PDF post DEVONthink DEVONthink's appreciation curve Don Murray, Writer Kourosh's OmniFocus Screencast, Communication Perspective More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, March 19, 2012
Dumping Google
Katie and David discuss what is going on with Google and alternative services if you are ready to jump ship. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Google's Privacy Policy MPU 58, Browser Wars The Scorpian and the Frog Google Mocality Shenanigans MacSparky, Degrees of Free 5by5, Kinda Critical The EFF on Google's Privacy Policy Google Privacy Policy Survival Guide MacDrifter on Getting Off Google MacSparky, Dumping Google Search Fever RSS Alternative MPU 69, Browser Wars iCloud Fantastical Cozio Mint Analytics Woopra Katie Floyd on Obi Ooma TextExpander Meetings <a href="http://reflectionapp.com/" c
Mon, March 12, 2012
Workflows with Daniel Jalkut
David and Katie chat with developer Daniel Jalkut to discuss how he uses his Mac to run a software company and the tools he uses to develop applications for the Mac and iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth? DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Guest Starring: Daniel Jalkut Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Xcode Mercurial Version Control Clarion BBEdit Accessorizer MAMP (Mac-based web hosting for testing) Jenkins "continuous integration" AppleScript with FastScripts FogBugz TextExpander rooSwitch MarsEdit Mint Analytics Audio Hijack Pro More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, March 05, 2012
Remote Access
David and Katie cover solutions for controlling Macs and PCs remotely with Macs, iPads, and iPhones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Daisy Disk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache 1Password Real passwords, managed Pixelmator Mac-friendly superior image editing Pixelmator Tutorials Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Apple Remote Access and Back to My Mac Back to My Mac User Guide Multi-User Scren Sharing on the Mac Apple Remote Desktop Air Drop Support Article Macworld on Air Drop and Screen Sharing Macworld on Mountain Lion Messages Microsoft RDC CoRD Wikipedia on VNC Chicken of the VNC Real VNC LogMeIn LogMeIn iOS App GoToMyPC Skype Screens<
Mon, February 20, 2012
Workflows with Don McAllister
In this episode Katie and David talk with Screencasting guru Don McAllister to discuss how he produces weekly tutorials for Mac and iOS and how he runs a home based business on his Mac. Guest Starring: Don McAllister Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: ScreenCastsOnline Don on Twitter Don's Blog Mac Tutorials iOS Tutorials switch Res X Screenflow Camtasia Final Cut Pro X Compressor Motion Handbrake Libsyn Black Magic Intensity Extreme Frame Grabber Fast Spring TextExpander Mail Act On Drobo SCO Tutor for Mac - Lion <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scotutor-for-mac/id484046801?mt=12&partnerId=30&siteID=GfpxbBXXpXE-y3gfJGyOQcSr2tOpkzD12A&part
Mon, February 13, 2012
Podcasting: The How and the Why
Katie and David go soup to nuts on how they produce the Mac Power Users Podcast Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Merlin's First Workflow Show Better 1Password Master Passwords Darren Rolfe's Comic Jory Raphael Instacast RSS Explained Blubrry Podcast Hosting Libsyn CacheFly Archive.org Feedburner Heil Microphones Blue Yeti Blue Spark Digital MacReviewCast Typical Mac User Shure X2u XLR Connector Skype Call Recorder Piezo GarageBand SoundSoap Levelator OmniOutliner iThoughtsHD <li
Mon, February 06, 2012
Workflows with Colleen Wainwright
Colleen Wainwright from Communicatrix.com joins Katie and David to talk about how she gets ahead with Apple technologies. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile , Sourcebits , and Shopify . Guest Starring: Colleen Wainwright Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: The Communicatrix Colleen on Twitter 50 for 50 WriteGirl Duarte Simplicity is Bliss Context Post Evernote WordPress SquareSpace OmniFocus TextEdit nvALT MarsEdit Dragon Express Mailplane Rapportive Gmail Plugin VueScan BusyCal Eye-Fi If This Then That Scrivener <a href="http://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/index.html
Mon, January 30, 2012
Harry McCracken's iPad
Technologizer's Harry McCracken joins David and Katie to explain how he primarily relies on his iPad for getting work done. Guest Starring: Harry McCracken Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Technologizer Harry's Post about the iPad ZaggFolio Case Blogsy App Pages for iPad Hootsuite QuickBooks Online Wordpress OneNote PicTransfer PhotoForge2 TouchDraw OmniGraffle for iPad Apple Keynote Remote App Harry on Twitter Choosey More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, January 23, 2012
Using Automator with Ben Waldie
Apple automation guru, Ben Waldie, joins David and Katie to discuss incorporating Automator and AppleScript into your Mac workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MindNode and Sourcebits . Guest Starring: Ben Waldie Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Ben Waldie on Twitter Automated Workflows Automator for Mac Automator Visual QuickStart Automated Workflow Tips Automator File Action Pack Automator Text Action Pack Mac Automation Made Simple Sal's Book, Automator 1-2-3 Mouse Trap MPU 11 on Services The Skinny on Lion Automation Apple Mailing Lists Mac OS X Automation.com Bret Terpstra's Markdown Service David's Text to iTunes Automator Post <
Tue, January 17, 2012
Browser Wars
Katie and David dive deep on the various web browsers available for Mac and iOS, the pros and cons of each and various add-ons and extensions to make your browser of choice more useful. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Safari Google Chrome Firefox OmniWeb Opera Web Kit Atomic Web Browser Skyfire Browser Apple and the Open Web - John Gruber Removing Flash - John Gruber Web Kit and Tabbed Browsing ClickToFlash OmniBar for Safari HTML 5 for Safari Disconnect 1Password InstapaperIt Readability Evernote Clipper PageOne Plugin Invisible Status Bar <a href="http://ultimatestatusbar.com/" class="link" t
Mon, January 09, 2012
Workflows with Rod Roddenberry
Rod Roddenberry joins Katie and David to talk about his new documentary Trek Nation, and how he runs his life and business with Apple technologies. Guest Starring: Rod Roddenberry Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Rod on Twitter Roddenberry.com Roddenberry Foundation Roddenberry Dive Team Trek Nation Siri Daylite Daylite for iOS Billings Pro Dropbox 1Password BusyCal Star Trek PADD Crestron Home Automaton Caffeine FileChute GoogleVoice Jaksta OpenDNS Joe Sabia: The Technology of Storytellig Audiobook Builder More Power Users: Ad-free episodes
Mon, December 19, 2011
Web Security and your Apple Devices
Katie and David are joined by security professional George Starcher for a comprehensive talk about web security and your Apple devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile , Chrometa , and 1Password . Guest Starring: George Starcher Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: George Starcher on the Web George Starcher on Twitter Mac OS Ken Live Podcast MPU 017: Open DNS Open DNS Google Two Factor Authentication George's Videos on OpenDNS and SSH Remote Access PFSense Verisign iPhone VIP App for iPhone Wikipedia on VPN Virus Barrier X Clam X AV MarcoPolo George's AppleScript to Toggle Public WiFi TextExpander Take Control Book More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, December 12, 2011
iTunes Match
Katie and David dive deep into iTunes Match and iCloud Music Sharing with this soup to nuts discussion of how to set up and use this new service. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: iTunes Match Macworld: Jason Snell on converting protected tracks MPU 029: Workflows with Jason Snell iCloud Status icons Macworld: iTunes Match and Many Apple IDs The Fujitsu ScanSnap Line Mint Security FAQ Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes Dupin Duplicate Manager Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, December 05, 2011
Workflows with Horace Dediu
Katie and David are joined by Asymco publisher Horace Dediu, who talks about how he researches and publishes his analysis of the mobile marketspace and his thoughts on the future of presentation tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , Byword , and Smile . Guest Starring: Horace Dediu Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Asymco The Critical Path Asymco on Twitter Apple Numbers Apple Keynote OmniGraphSketcher Dr. Drang on Stacked Charts Hans Rosling on YouTube 512 Pixels on TextExpander Meeting Agendas Macworld|iWorld Friday Tech Talks More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, November 28, 2011
Keyboard Maestro
In this episode Katie and David get geeky with the automation and macro creation program Keyboard Maestro. For this episode, we’re joined special guest and Keyboard Maestro guru, Gabe Weatherhead aka MacDrifter. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Chrometa , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Keyboard Maestro Mac Drifter ScreenCastsOnline Episode Featuring Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Tips on MacDrifter MacTips Video: Keyboard Maestro Triggers and Actions Mac OS X Screencasts: Keyboard Maestro Tips Macro Examples Video: Expedite your Workflow with Macros Mac Stories on Keyboard Maestro Brooks Review on Keyboard Maestro More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, November 21, 2011
Workflows with Alex Lindsay
Alex Lindsay of the Pixel Corps joins Katie and David to talk about his video and travel workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Guest Starring: Alex Lindsay Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Pixel Corps Alex's Twitter Player-Missile Graphics Blackmagic Products Cintiq Pen Displays Sketchbook Pro Wirecast Pro Contour Shuttle Colloquy for iPad Countryman Mic Products Shure X2u Sound Devices USBPre 2 Sound Devices 788t Zoom H4 Zoom R16 Zoom R8 Maki Audio Boards <a href="http://www.eaglecreek.com/packing_solutions/"
Mon, November 14, 2011
Cutting The Cable
Katie and David discuss strategies and methods for disconnecting a cable or satellite television service and using alternate sources for media content. Topics include setting up an antenna, streaming media services, Internet television and alternative sources of content. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , Byword , and Smile . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Antennaweb MonoPrice Antenna TiVo AppleTV Sony Blue-Ray Player BDP-S270 Netflix Hulu Roku Elgato EyeTV Lifehacker "How Can I Watch (Almost) Any Live Sports Game Online?" Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, October 31, 2011
Workflows with Michael Lopp
David and Katie sit down with Michael Lopp, author of Rands in Repose, Being Geek and Managing Humans. We discuss how Michael uses Apple technology to manage humans in his day job and in his writing workflow. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , Byword , and Smile . Guest Starring: Michael Lopp Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Rands in Repose Being Geek Managing Humans Rands, How to Write a Book Michael's Home screen post Writing Down the Bones Bird by Bird Sentinal Typeface Vera Sans Mono Things FieldNotes Simplenote Livescribe Zebra Gel Pens Outlook for Mac Word for Mac OmniPlan Keynote TextMate <a href="https:
Mon, October 24, 2011
Evernote
Katie and David are joined by Brett Kelly to discuss using Evernote, along with usage cases and limitations. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace and TinyLetter . Guest Starring: Brett Kelly Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Evernote Evernote Essentials Evernote Screencast Bridging the Nerd Gap Brett’s Evernote AppleScript Safari OmniBar More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Mon, October 10, 2011
iPad at Work
David talks through the process of writing his latest book, iPad at Work including writing workflows, dealing with editors, and other strange anomalies of the publishing business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Rackspace and easyDNS . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: iPad at Work Mac at Work David's Macworld OPML Article iThoughts HD OmniOutliner Scrivener MPU 015: Scrivener Notsey Oragami Bluetooth Keyboard Case Microsoft Office for Mac MPU 053: Workflows WIth Bob LeVitus MPU 046: Workflows With Merlin Mann II About QR Codes QRBeam MacSparky: Juggling Rands in Repose on Writing Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, September 26, 2011
The Google Lifestyle
In this episode, Katie and David cover the varied Google services now available. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sourcebits and Sifter . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Sparrow Gmail Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Google Calendar BusyCal Breevy Gruber: Going Flash Free Google Docs FlashFrozen Click To Flash MPU 029: Workflows with Jason Snell MPU 018: Managing the Onslaught Ars on RSS Feeds Picasa Picasa for Mac Picasa Plug-In Google Voice Google Apps Syncing Google Apps Google Privacy Center CloudPull Backupify <a href="http://indev.ca/MailActOn.htm
Mon, September 12, 2011
Power Text Editing
In this episode, David and Katie explore the use of more powerful text editors, like TextMate and BBEdit, in a writing workflow with guest, Brett Terpstra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Brett Terpstra TE-Snippets Byword Marked Scrivener nvALT TextMate BBEdit Brett on TUAW Why Markdown - A Two Minute Explanation Blogsmith Blogging Bundle Markdown Service Tools Espresso 2 MPU 037: Markdown and MultiMarkdown MPU 005: Word Processing and Writing MacSparky: Multi-Platform is a Feature Alex Payne: Adding Get Bundles to TextMate <
Mon, August 29, 2011
Mail
Katie and David go soup to nuts on e-mail protocols, services, applications, and best practices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: POP Mail IMAP Mail Macworld Gmail Article Microsoft Exchange iCloud Apple Mail GMail Sparrow Microsoft Outlook SpamSieve Postbox MailSteward TextExpander Dragon Dictate Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, August 14, 2011
Workflows with Adam Lisagor
Katie and David chat with LonelySandwich about how he gets work done with his Apple technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! Save 20% Smile software with the coupon code mentioned in the show. Hurry, offer ends September 30, 2011! Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Adam Lisagor Links and Show Notes: Adam Lisagor Adam’s Twitter Adam’s Videos Adam’s Blog David Wain Mac Power Users Interview FileMaker Pro Shake - now deprecated Merlin Mann Adam’s iOS app, Birdhouse TextEdit Dropbox Notational Velocity Simplenote NValt iCloud Final Cut Pro X Drobo Adam’s FastCompany Interview Launchbar Episode Josh Allen’s Twitter Logic Studio Alex Weinstein Music More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sun, July 24, 2011
Your Questions & An Announcement
In this episode, David and Katie take listener questions on a variety of topics including how to manage a major Mac upgrade 7 years in the making, how we battle RSI through Ergonomics, an update on giving Keynote presentations with the iPad and iPhone, best battery practices,Privacy, Dropbox's recent drama and we share a major announcement about the future of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Tactile Pro Keyboard Apple Keyboard Logitech Performance MX Mouse Apple Magic Trackpad Keynote App Keynote Remote Coconut Battery Apple Support Document on Batteries Caffeine 1Password: Toward Better Master Password s MacSparky screencast on encrypted disk image Mint MoneyDance Checkbook Money iBank Freshbooks Quicken Essentials QuickBooks for Mac QuickBooks Online <a href=
Sun, July 10, 2011
Workflows with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus
This workflow episode features Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus. Bob is a computer columnist for the Houston Chronicle, a complete and total Mac geek, and the author of 50 books, most of which are aimed at Mac OS X and iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander for Mac and iOS Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Bob LeVitus Links and Show Notes: Microsoft Office for Mac OmniOutliner Dropbox Field Notes Notebooks Scrivener Notsey App Photoshop Pomodoro Technique OmniFocus Things BusyToDo Dragon (iOS) Microsoft Keyboard 4000 Logitech Performance MX iBooks SpellCatcher Blue Sky Studio Monitor CrashPlan ChronoSync Mac HelpMate Yojimbo Klipsch S4i In-Ear headphones Cases from Zero Chroma All Top Bill Atkinson Photo card Dolly Drive <a href="htt
Sun, June 26, 2011
Getting Ready for Lion
David and Katie talk about the changes in the upcoming operating system and what you need to do to get your Mac ready to ensure a smooth install. You'll want to listen to this episode before you install OS 10.7 Lion. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of DiscLabel allowing you to make beautiful CD, DVD and package designs Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Apple Lion Site New Lion Features How To Buy Lion Apple Up To Date Program Create Lion Bootable CD David's Magic Install Disk Parallels VMWare Fusion CrossOver TechTraker MacUpdate SuperDuper! Carbon Copy Cloner Feedback Links: Today QuickCal JumpCut Keynote Remote OmniDazzle Fantastical Overflow Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, June 12, 2011
MenuBars, Docks and Dashboards
Katie and David look at their menubars, docks, and dashboards. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. Links and Show Notes: MenuBar iFreeMem SoundSource Caffeine Better Snap Tool CNET Tech Tracker Mouseposé Evernote LogMeIn FlashFrozen Click to Flash Dropbox XMarks Transmit Crashplan MenuMeters iStat Menus BusyCal TextExpander CrashPlan ChronoSync Dock Dockless Secrets Dashboard Tea Timer Dashquit Harmonic Earth Airlock Mighty Monitor <a href="http://www.apple.
Mon, May 23, 2011
Workflows with David Wain
David and Katie sit down with comedian, writer, actor and director David Wain. David is an avid Mac user and walks us through his workflow and how he implemented technology in the production of his upcoming feature film, Wanderlust. Written and directed by David, Wanderlust stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd will be released in the United States in October of 2011. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander Touch available in the App Store . 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: David Wain Links and Show Notes: DavidWain.com David Wain on IMDB Wanderlust Children's Hospital MacBook Air Drobo FS Skype Bean Notational Velocity Final Draft Dropbox Google Docs OmniOutliner Scrivener MPU 015: Scrivener Pear Note Google Chrome Firefox 4 TextExpander Artemis Viewfinder for iPhone LaunchBar<
Sat, May 07, 2011
Mac Maintenance
Katie and David dive deep on Mac maintenance issues, practices, and and tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note Mac OS X Console Mac OS X Software Update Mac App Store CNet Tech Tracker Macworld on Repairing Permissions Apple on Zapping PRAM Apple on Snow Leopard Caches Apple on Disk Fragmentation Cocktail Onyx Drive Genius Follow Up Links Dropbox and Privacy ReaddleDocs PDF Expert Instacast Auto-login and then logout Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, April 24, 2011
GoodReader
GoodReader is the iOS App that adds a file management system, open virtually any type of file and read and annotate PDF documents. David and Katie share how they use this app in their workflows and how it adds functionality to iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro , advanced PDF software for Mac. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: GoodReader for iPad GoodReader for iPhone Good.iware Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, April 10, 2011
Dropbox Awesomeness
David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss all that is awesome about Dropbox. The trio discuss how to use Dropbox to share files across multiple computers and iDevices as well as dive into geekier uses for the service. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Eddie Smith Links and Show Notes: Links of note Practically Efficient Dropbox Dropbox Student Discount Dropbox Bento Sync Dropbox Things Sync DropDAV David's Multiple Account Trick Eddie's Post on Secure Dropbox attachment Merlin's Post on Secure Dropbox attachment Symbolic Linker Don Southard's Dropbox/Hazel Security More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sun, March 27, 2011
Workflows with Merlin Mann II
David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links of note Merlin Mann Back to Work 5By5 Studios You Look Nice Today MPU 023: Workflows with Merlin Mann I Dragon Dictate for Mac MacSpeech Scribe CarbonFin Outliner Bret Terpstra MPU 037: Markdown and MultiMarkdown Flipboard Elements iThoughts HD OmniOutliner Scripts Scrivener TextMate SimpleNote Nebulous Notes Notational Velocity Notational Velocity Alt Tags Dropbox Notsey Instapaper Launchbar MPU 007: LaunchBar Blackbelt <a href="http://smilesoftware.com/TextExpander
Sun, March 13, 2011
Finding Files and Tagging
Katie and David, joined by Mac mad scientist Brett Terpstra, cover the many ways to organize and find files on your Mac. This show includes tips on tagging, spotlight, naming conventions and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links of note Brett's Site Brett's Text Expander Posts Using Spotlight Macworld Spotlight Article Victor Talks Spotlight Brett’s Tagging Post OpenMetaTags HoudahSpot Filr Tags DefaultFolder X Notational Velocity Alt PathFinder TotalFinder LaunchBar Notational Velocity Notational Velocity ALT Ben Brooks on Notational Velocity Naming SimpleNote Feedback Links Note Taker HD CarbonFin Outliner OmniOutliner <a href="http://www.circusponie
Sun, February 27, 2011
Taking Notes on Mac OS X and iOS
Katie and David tackle how to take notes in a variety of contexts using your Mac and iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note David’s Electrons vs. Meetings Post David’s OPML Post OmniOutliner Evernote Yojimbo iThoughtsHD MindNode Notational Velocity David’s Notational Velocity Tango Post Notational Velocity ALT SimpleNote NoteBook NoteBook for iPad Livescribe Microsoft Word Microsoft OneNote Penultimate Notes Plus Nebulous Notes Simple Outliner Links from Feedback Spanning Tools Contactizer Pro WhoPaste Bento <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/
Sun, February 13, 2011
Back to Backup (Live from Macworld 2011)
This episode was recorded live on the Macworld Expo show floor. In it, David and Katie go back to backup and talk about their favorite strategies and tactics for backing up your Mac. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the live stream video so we don’t have the full session video but show friend, Steven Sheridan, did post some video here. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note Time Machine TimeCapsule SuperDuper Carbon Copy Cloner Chronosync GoodSync Drobo MobileMe CrashPlan Backblaze Carbonite Omni Group Macworld Presentations Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, January 22, 2011
Contacts and Calendars
In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note Apple Address Book iCal ABContacts Dialvetica Calvetica BusyCal BusySync BusyToDo 37signals Highrise iCalShare iCal Calendars Downloads Setup Google Sync on an iDevice Sync Yahoo Contacts with iDevice Sync Yahoo Contacts with Address Book Enable Google Calendar in iCal Thanks BusyMac for a 20% listener discount through February 15, 2011. Coupon Code: MACPOWERUSERS Find Katie and David at Macworld Expo 2011 Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, January 09, 2011
Writing “Mac at Work”
In this episode David and Katie talk about David’s book, Mac at Work. David explains how he bumbled his way through the publishing process and the tools he used to write the book. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFPen 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note OmniOutliner iThoughtsHD Scrivener SimpleNote Microsoft Word Motivation Rands in Repose Article Macworld Katie’s Session David’s Syncing Session Mac Power Users on the Show Floor Mac Roundtable on the Show Floor Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, December 26, 2010
Choosing The Right Mac
In this episode Katie and David discuss the differences among the Apple computers to help listeners choose the right Mac for themselves or when assisting others. We discuss buying a laptop vs desktop, power vs price and upgrade and expansion options. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of OmniFocus for iPad Links and Show Notes: Links of note The Notebooks: MacBook MacBook Pro MacBook Air The Desktops Mac Mini iMac Mac Pro Upgrades: Other World Computing OWC Install Videos Crucial Add-Ons La Computer Company - AppleCare Discount Renew a Mobile Me Account with a Retail Box Copy Other Resources: Macworld: Which mac is right for you? Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, December 12, 2010
Workflows with Paul Kent and Macworld 2011
In this episode, Katie and David interview IDG executive Paul Kent about how he uses Apple technology to organize and run the Macworld Conference and Expo. Paul also previews some of developments surrounding Macworld 2011. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of DiscLabel and Sponsors of our DiscLabel Contest - Congratulations to our Winners ! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of OmniGraphSketcher Guest Starring: Paul Kent Links and Show Notes: Links of note Skype iChat Numbers Pages Outlook for Mac 2Do (iApp) ToodleDo PDFPen TextExpander YouSendIt Dropbox iPad Music Developers Sonoma Wire Works Line 6 MIDI Interface Paul's Band House Rockers Macworld Expo Macworld Expo and Conference Website Macworld Expo on Twitter
Sun, November 28, 2010
iTunes Intensive
In this episode, Katie and David dig deep on iTunes including Library management, playlists, sharing, and network attached storage. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of DiscLabel and Sponsors of our DiscLabel Contest - Enter to win a Productivity Suite 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of OmniGraffle for Mac and iPad Links and Show Notes: Links of note iTunes Song Genie AudioBook Builder Doug's AppleScripts Dupin - Remove Duplicate Tracks Floppy Poster iFlicks TuneRanger Sync your iTunes Library with Dropbox Moving your iTunes Folder The Apple Chap article on ripping and adding metadata to video Follow up links Practically Efficient Hazel Markdown Post Notational Velocity Markdown Build Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, November 14, 2010
Markdown and MultiMarkdown
Katie and David tackle the use of Markdown and MultiMarkdown to write for the Web and more. This episode also includes an interview with Fletcher Penney, author of MultiMarkdown. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of DiscLabel and Sponsors of our DiscLabel Contest - Enter to win a Productivity Suite 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of OmniFocus for the Mac , iPhone and iPad Guest Starring: Fletcher Penny Links and Show Notes: Links of note Markdown John Gruber, Markdown Author Aaron Swartz, Markdown Author Markdown Syntax Guide MultiMarkdown MultiMarkdown User Guide MultiMarkdown Download TextMate MultiMarkdown Bundle Scrivener SquareSpace David's MultiMarkdown and TextExpander Post Feedback Links iBooks Kindle App Elements Plain Text Errata: Gang, I was a little sloppy with keyboard references. Sorry. -D / — “Slash” — “Backward Slash” > — “Right Bracket” ^ — “Caret” or “Hat” ` - "Grave Accent" Also, “LaTeX” should have been pronounced Lay-
Sun, October 24, 2010
Traveling with the iPad
In this episode Katie and David talk about their recent travels with the iPad and discuss when the iPad can serve as a notebook replacement and when it can't. We'll share some of our favorite apps for getting things done one the road and our workflows for staying productive and connected while on the go. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and TextExpander Touch 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: Navel Labs Makers of Pomodoro Timer and ReadMore Links and Show Notes: Links of note MacBook Air Kindle Kindle App iBooks Instapaper GoGo In Flight WiFi Evernote SimpleNote iA Writer Pages Helvetical Calendar View Camera Connection Kit FlickStackr Photoshop Express Color Splash Apple Bluetooth Keyboard 12 South Compass Stand ChargePod MacSparky Ristretto Review BlogWorld Expo Airport Express <
Mon, October 04, 2010
Money Managers, Task Management on the iPad, Car Stereos and the Book
In this episode, Katie and David catch up with listener questions and cover a few common questions including money management and iPad task management. David also spills the beans on his new book. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Get the PDFpen 5 Book 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: Navel Labs Makers of Pomodoro Timer and ReadMore Links and Show Notes: Links of note Money Management Quicken Katie's Quicken Review iBank Mint.com QuickBooks Acclivity AcountEdge Billings Moneydance MoneyWell Squirrel iPad Task Management OmniFocus for iPad David's OmniFocus for iPad Review Things for iPad Car Stereo Systems Ram Car Mounts Scosche CNET TV: Specialty Dash Kits Dragon Dicate Update: Dragon Dictate for Mac Mac At Work MacSparky Writes a Book Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, September 20, 2010
Keynote
In this episode, David and Katie talk about Keynote and share their presentation mojo. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our sponsors: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: Navel Labs Makers of Pomodoro Timer and ReadMore Links and Show Notes: Links of note Keynote Keynote Tutorials ScreenCastsOnline - Keynote Tutorials KeynoteUser Keynote Themepark Timeline 3d OmniGraffle Mac Box Set Forever Save MacUpdate Bundle (September 2010 includes MindNode Pro) David's Keynote Remote Follow-up: The Turning Gate Pukka Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, August 28, 2010
Workflows with Andy Ihnatko
This workflows episode is with technology writer and all around swell guy, Andy Ihnatko. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Listen to the show for a special discount code good for 20% off until September 6, 2010 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: Navel Labs Makers of Pomodoro Timer and ReadMore Guest Starring: Andy Ihnatko Links and Show Notes: Links of note Writing Scrivener OmniOutliner Plain Text SimpleNote Notational Velocity Logitech New Wave Keyboard Syncing Dropbox RSS Google Reader Delicious Net News Wire Instapaper Reeder Presentations Keynote Additional Links of Note Sigil Stanza Automator Evernote Yojimbo Andy's Sun Times RSS Feed Andy's Website More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sun, August 08, 2010
Pictures and Your Mac
Just in time for summer vacation Katie and David talk about storing, organizing and managing photos on your Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through this link: https://agilewebsolutions.com/store?d=MacPowerUsers Navel Labs Links and Show Notes: Links of note Photography Podcasts Typical Shutterbug This Week in Photography Derek Story's Digital Story Applications: iPhoto Aperture Lightroom Pixelmator Acorn FotoMagico Photoshop Photoshop Elements Online Photo Management MobileMe Flickr SmugMug Snapfish Apple's Aperture Plug-in Directory Nik Software Tutorials: Apple's Aperture Tutorials Apple's iPhoto Tutorials ScreenCastsOnline iPhoto Tutorials ScreenCastsOnline Aperture Tutorials MacCreate Photo Blogs: Bart Busschots Photography and the Mac Other: Ma
Sun, July 25, 2010
Speaking to Your Mac
David and Katie talk about speech recognition software for the Mac, focusing on the powerful dictation applications MacSpeech Dictate and MacSpeech Scribe. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through this link: https://agilewebsolutions.com/store?d=MacPowerUsers Navel Labs - ReadMore App Links and Show Notes: Links of note MacSpeech MacSpeech Dictate MacSpeech Scribe Dragon Naturally Speaking (For PC) Dragon Mobile Apps MacSpeech Certified Microphones Felipe's Mac Cave Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, July 12, 2010
Mac Gadgetier
In this episode, Katie and David cover some of their favorite Mac related gadgets. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through this link: https://agilewebsolutions.com/store?d=MacPowerUsers FuzeMeeting.com/mac Links and Show Notes: Links of note AppleTV Mac Mini Boxee Elgato EyeTV Netflix TiVo iTiVo PyTivo MonoPrice Display Port ot HDMI Mac OS X Server Airport Express Apple Remote App AirFoil Scoche iPhone Connector Ped 3 Auto Car Mount LiveScribe Pulse SmartPen Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, June 28, 2010
Workflows with Jason Snell
Continuing in our Workflows series, we chat with Macworld Editor Jason Snell. Jason shares how he uses his Mac to juggle his job and shares with us his favorite applications. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: FuzeMeeting.com/mac Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Links of note BBEdit Scrivener Markdown Pages Google Docs Dropbox SoundStudio SoundSoap BusyCal BusySync Google Email Uploader Mail Act-On GoodReader 1Password ClickToFlash Default Folder X DragThing LaunchBar Freedom MenuCalendarClock SizzlingKeys SlimBatteryMonitor UnPlugged Jason's Projects: Macworld Twitter More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sun, June 13, 2010
Using a Mac in a Windows World
In this episode David and Katie discuss strategies and solutions for dealing with that other operating system. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: FuzeMeeting Links and Show Notes: Links of note Mac Software BusyCal NTFS for Mac Parallels VMware Fusion CrossOver Mac Remote Desktop Connection Evernote Dropbox Windows Software Phrase Express Breevy Outlook to Google Calendar Sync Launchy MonkeyWrite Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, May 31, 2010
iPad Power Session
After spending a few months with the iPad, Katie and David reflect on how they get work done on them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: FuzeMeeting Links and Show Notes: Links of note Accessories Apple iPad Case Apple iPad Keyboard Stand Apple Bluetooth Keyboard Apple Camera Connection Kit Incase iPad Convertible Book Jacket Marware Eco-Vue iPad Case Verizon MiFi PogoSketch Stylus Insurance: Safeware Portable Electronics Insurance SquareTrade iPad Warranty/Insurance iPad Apps InstaPaper NetNewsWire Pages Numbers Keynote Dropbox GoodReader AirSharing SimpleNote Notational Velocity David's SimpleNote Post PasteBot 1Password <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/te
Mon, May 17, 2010
Workflows with Dan Benjamin
This is our second show in the "Workflows" series. Our guest is programmer, writer, and podcaster Dan Benjamin. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Formerly SmileOnMyMac 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: rs FuzeMeeting.com/mac Guest Starring: Dan Benjamin Links and Show Notes: Links of note Dan's Sites Hivelogic 5by5.tv Dan's Twitter Applications NetNewsWire Google Reader Readability Instapaper Apple Logic TextMate Missing Drawer TextMate Plug-in BBEdit Markdown Notational Velocity Xcode Pages Wirecast Logic Studio Logic Express SoundStudio Palm Pre drPodder Salling Media Sync More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
Sat, April 24, 2010
Geeking Out With Hazel
In this episode, David and Katie talk about how to keep your Mac clean and organized using Noodlesoft's Hazel. Hazel watches folders and runs actions based on specific criteria to take action on the folder items. Hazel also keeps your Mac tidy by throwing away left-over bits of deleted programs and helping you to manage your trash. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileOnMyMac Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through this link: https://agilewebsolutions.com/store?d=MacPowerUsers Links and Show Notes: Links of note Hazel Noodlesoft Recipe Exchange MacSparky: Sorting and Moving Documents MacSparky: Magic Install Disk Screencast ScreenCastsOnline: Housekeeping with Hazel Add to Things via Dropbox and Hazel Dropbox PassPORT iPhone Charging Adapter Use Discount Code MPU25 to save 20% off the purchase price of Hazel. The discount expires May 3 and can be found here. Valid for one week after the show is published. FuzeMeeting.com/mac Correction: The Fuze $25 iTunes card requires that you sign up at FuzeMeeting.com/Mac, not just fuzemeeting.com as mentioned in the show. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, April 03, 2010
Home Networking
Katie and David talk through home networking including wired and wireless solutions along with common pitfalls and speed bumps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileOnMyMac Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through this link: https://agilewebsolutions.com/store?d=MacPowerUsers Links and Show Notes: Links of note Networking cable ad nauseam Wikipedia on Wireless Security Breaking WEP in Under a Minute MacBreak Tech ABGN Apple Networking Gear Time Capsule Airport Extreme Airport Express iStumbler Follow Up Links Presentation Remote AmberV talks File Naming - post 1 - post 2 Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, March 13, 2010
Workflows with Merlin Mann
In our first "Workflows" episode we talk with Merlin Mann, or as David calls him, the "Hero of Nerds." Merlin discussed how he uses his Mac for his work and the applications he uses to be more productive. This extra long episode is packed with geeky goodness. This is a new type of episode for us so we appreciate your feedback . This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile (Formerly SmileOnMyMac) Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links of note Word Processing Scrivener Writing Down the Bones - Natalie Goldberg A Writer's Coach - Jack Hart Don Murray TextMate Markdown MultiMarkdown Pages WriteRoom OmniGraffle Task Management OmniFocus Things Getting Things Done - David Allen Email Mailplane MailAct-On MailTags Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Calendar : BusyCal Google Calendar Information Management Evernote Notational Velocity Yojimbo TextExpander AmberV talks File Naming - <a href="http://www.literatureandlatte.com/forum/viewtop
Fri, March 05, 2010
Traveling With Your Mac
Fresh back from our trip to Macworld, Katie and David talk all about traveling with your Mac. The duo talk about bags, power, accessories, backing up while on the road, security and more. Katie and David talk about all the gadgets that are in their travel bag and how they get work done when away from their home or office. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileOnMy Mac Links and Show Notes: Links of note Zenbe Lists Brenthaven Bags Pelican Cases HyperMac Richard Solo 1800 Richard Solo BluePack Mophie Air Virgin Mobile Broadband To Go Verizon MiFi PGP for Mac iTiVo MobileMe - iDisk PogoPlug Dropbox AirDisk Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, February 20, 2010
Interviews from the Macworld 2010 Show Floor
This is the last of our Macworld 2010 special episodes. In this episode we speak with various vendors about what's new and what products we can look forward to in the coming year. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Remember, up until February 28, 2010 you can save 20% off SmileOnMyMac products using the link below. If you purchase TextExpander 2 now, you will be eligible for a free upgrade to TextExpander 3 when it is released next month. http://www.smileonmymac.com/mpu/ Links and Show Notes: Links of note Microsoft Mac Business Unit Office Squared FastMac ScanSnap Papershow BusyCal Omni Group TextExpander 3 Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, February 15, 2010
Live from Macworld 2010
This is the last of our Macworld 2010 special episodes. In this episode we speak with various vendors about what's new and what products we can look forward to in the coming year. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Omni Group Office 2011 ScanSnap NeatWorks Livescribe FastMac Impact Gel Fast Mac Battery Pack with IR Papershow Office Squared Pogo Pen Episode 21 will be released shortly after this episode and will feature interviews from exhibitors of products we thought would be of interest to our listeners. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, February 08, 2010
1Password
In this episode Katie and David talk about one of their favorite programs, 1Password. This application does more than just auto-fill passwords. The hosts talk about all of the features of version 3 and how they use the application to stay safe and organized. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileOnMy Mac - Get 20% Off until February 28, 2010 Links and Show Notes: Links of note 1Password Website 1Password Intro Video 1Password Pro App 1Password App Dropbox PasteBot TextCast Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through this link: https://agilewebsolutions.com/store?d=MacPowerUsers Join us at Macworld, Katie and David will be podcasting live from the Main Stage on Saturday, February 13th Mac Power Users : 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Mac Roundtable : 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, January 30, 2010
Managing The Onslaught
The daily barage of links, feeds, and e-mail sites can become overwhelming. In this episode, David and Katie talk about managing the the daily flood of data using RSS, Instapaper, and other solutions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileOnMyMac - Get 20% Off until February 28, 2010 Links and Show Notes: Links of note NetNewsWire NewsFire Fever Google Reader Instapaper LongReads iPhone Newsreaders of Note MobileRSS ByLine NetNewsWire Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, January 17, 2010
DNS and Macworld 2010
It's a jam packed show this week. We discuss alternative DNS services including OpenDNS and Google's DNS service with special guest George Starcher. We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using an alternative DNS service and compare the new Google DNS service with OpenDNS. We also conduct a follow-up interview with Paul Kent of Macworld Expo and talk about the exciting new changes coming to Macworld Links and Show Notes: Links of note OpenDNS Google DNS George Starcher George's OpenDNS Tutorials on the Typical Mac User Podcast NameBench Macworld Expo 2010 Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 01, 2010
Information Managers
This has been one of our most requested episodes. We talk all about information managers. These are applications that handle all those random bits of information that don't seem to fit in any other type of organizational system. We'll give you a general overview of some of the options available on the Mac and Katie and David go more in depth on the systems we use. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Devon Think Devon Academy Notebook Mac Journal Curio Papers Bento Shovebox Together Evernote Yojimbo Dont' forget to send us in your questions for Macworld's Paul Kent on our next episode. Send any questions to feedback@macpowerusers.com Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, December 12, 2009
Scrivener
We got a lot of feedback about episode 5 Word Processing and Writing , apparently people just keep looking for better word processors. So, we decided to do another show on a single application, Scrivener. Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool that allows you to research, organize, outline and create documents. The emphasis is not on fancy features or formatting, it's on writing and writing well. Note: we apologize the audio quality for this show is not up to our regular standards. We had some difficulty with the Skype recording this time around. The show is still very listenable, and we hope you'll agree the content is worth a listen. Thanks. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Literature and Latte - Scrivener Scrivener Video Tutorials Scrivener Wiki NaNoWriMo The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, November 21, 2009
Buying and Selling Macs
In this episode we talk about tips and tricks when buying and selling Macs. Whether you're a switcher buying your very first Mac, or a seasoned Mac user looking to sell an old machine, we've got your covered. We'll help you figure out what accessories you need to complete your new Mac purchase, and where to get the most bang for your buck. We also talk about the trials and tribulations of buying a used machine and how to get the best value without getting scammed. We also cover how to get top dollar when selling your old machine. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Apple Retail Stores Apple Special Deals Store Setup Apple Refurb RSS Feed Apple Authorized Resellers Apple One to One MacRumors Buyers Guide DealMac Deal Brothers Crucial Memory Other World Computing Create an Updated OSX Install Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, November 03, 2009
Task Management Smackdown
We've gotten a lot of requests for this episode, so here it is, our Task Management Smackdown. In one corner, David and The Omni Group's Omni Focus. In another, Katie and Cultured Code's Things. The duo discuss their system for managing tasks and how their preferred application helps to get things done. The verdict: the Mac has two excellent programs. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Things - Cultured Code Omni Focus - The Omni Group David Allen, Getting Things Done Curt Clifton - Omni Focus Scripts Things Wiki OmniFocus GTD White Paper ScreenCastsOnline Tutorials: Things - Part 1 Things - Part 2 Things for iPhone OmniFocus Basics Advanced OmniFocus & iPhone Client Jeremy Burton's Take on OmniFocus v. Things Note2Self iPhone App Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 15, 2009
Troubleshooting Your Mac
Macs are typically very reliable machines, but from time to time they can cause you trouble. In this episode, we discuss recommendations for identifying and fixing problems. We also discuss tips for keeping your Mac running smoothly and discuss more listener feedback on our security episode. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Reboot a Mac with Terminal VersionTracker MacUpdate TinkerTool Onyx MacPilot Cocktail DiskWarrior DriveGenius Applejack (Warning: Check Compatibility) Apple Certified Specialist Registry Apple Discussions MacFixIt Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, September 29, 2009
Services and Macworld 2010
This episode provides an introduction to automation. Subjects include Applescript, Automator, and Snow Leopard Services. We also had Macworld Expo Director Paul Kent on to talk about Macworld Expo and Conference 2010. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Automator Applescript Snow Leopard Services Applescript 1-2-3 MacBreak Video Services Episode Listener Ken's Post on Evernote Service David's Post on Title Caps Service Macworld Expo and Conference 2010 David's "Mac at Work" Session David's "Numbers Lab" Session Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, September 14, 2009
Mac Security
This episode includes a survey of security issues for Mac owners. Subjects include virus and trojans, phishing and web security, and physical security and insurance. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Norton Anti-Virus for Mac McAfee VirusScan for Mac Virus Barrier ClamX PGP Encryption TrueCrypt Open DNS OS X Filevault MacSparky Secure Disk Image Screencast #2 George Starcher Open DNS Screencast 1Password TextExpander Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, August 16, 2009
Getting Ready for Snow Leopard
We know, we were supposed to do a show about security this week. But with all the news coming out about Snow Leopard we just couldn't help ourselves. In this episode we talk about how to get your Mac ready for Snow Leopard and our tips for a smooth install process. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Snow Leopard Specifications Apple Up-to-Date Program Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard Mac OS X Snow Leopard Family Pack (5-User) Mac Box Set (with Snow Leopard) Mac Box Set Family Pack (with Snow Leopard) Mac OS X Server version 10.6 Snow Leopard Apple Insider Article on Snow Leopard Install Options Typical Mac User Snow Leopard Prep Show Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, August 09, 2009
Backup!
In this episode, David and Katie discuss backup tools, strategies and plans. Links and Show Notes: Links of note SuperDuper Carbon Copy Cloner Time Machine Time Capsule Drobo MobileMe Mozy Backblaze Carbonite Amazon S3 Backjack Crashplan iDrive Microsoft Skydrive Chronosync Chronosync Agent Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, July 26, 2009
LaunchBar Blackbelt
In this episode we cover popular application launcher, LaunchBar. This episode goes beyond the basics and includes are several power user tips. We recommend you listen to this one in front of a Mac equipped with LaunchBar. Enjoy. Links and Show Notes: Links of note LaunchBar LaunchBar Features Page LaunchBar Scripts Timer Script LaunchBar Search Templates Wolfram Alpha Template David's favorite - Tea Timer Other Launchers Apple Spotlight Google Quick Search Box Quicksilver Drag Thing Butler Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 10, 2009
Setting Up A New Mac
In this episode we talk all about setting up a new Mac. Do you want to migrate your data or start from scratch? What are the options for getting your old data on your new Mac? Katie and David explore the options and share their tips and tricks. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper 1Password DropBox PDF Pen Update MacSparky Screencast (Multiple e-mail accounts) Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, June 28, 2009
Word Processing and Writing
Episode five takes on word processing and writing on your Mac. It is no longer all about Microsoft Word. Apple's own Pages is becoming a contender and there are several other tools that will help you write better. Links and Show Notes: Links of note Microsoft Office OpenOffice NeoOffice Apple Pages Scrivener WriteRoom MacSpeech Dictate TextExpander OmniGraphSketcher The Scourge of Arial Original Macintosh System Fonts Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 04, 2009
Staying in Sync
In our fourth episode we talk about a subject that plagues many Mac users, keeping thing in sync. Whether you're trying to sync documents or data to another computer, a mobile device, or the cloud we talk about various products and services to allow you to always have your data available no matter where you are. We discuss various options including MobileMe and Dropbox for file syncing, as well as programs that keep just specific types of data, such as music or calendars in sync. Notes: 1) Please excuse the audio quality and some hard cuts in the editing. We had a horrible time with Skype dropping out while trying to record this show and had to put the show together from a series of recordings. 2) Our friend Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline recently addressed the problem of how to sync files using DropBox when the files have to be located in specific folders and can't be moved to the Dropbox folder. Unfortunately, his show was published after we already recorded ours. You can find information on creating links to files and folders for syncing in his Screencast 202- Mac Hints & Tips Montage - 08 Links and Show Notes: Links of note MobileMe Dropbox Google Sync E vernote ChronoSync Spider Oak Syncplicity Zumo drive Microsoft Live Sync BusySync BusyCal Spanning Sync SuperSync My Tune Sync Syncopation TuneRanger iPh
Sat, May 23, 2009
Going Paperless
In this episode, we discuss all the steps necessary to take your piles of paper and get it into your Mac and organized. Links and Show Notes: Fujitsu ScanSnap 300M Fujitsu ScanSnap 1500M Prizmo - Scan with your Camera Griffin Clarifi iPhone Case Hazel ScreencastsOnline Hazel episode Yep PDF Management Leap ExactScan EagleFiler DEVONthink The Neat Company Paperless Yojimbo Evernote PDFpen Readiris - OCR Software Encrypted Disk Image Video ( MacSparky Screencast) Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, May 12, 2009
All About E-Mail (Part 2)
In part 2 of our E-mail series we go in-depth on our various systems for managing email, the pros and cons of each system, developing a good email work flow, learning how avoid becoming a slave to your inbox, email etiquette and other useful tools. If you haven't had a chance to listen to Episode 1 yet, you'll probably want to listen to that for background before picking up Episode 2. Links and Show Notes: Apple Mail Add-ons Mail Act-On Mail Tags LetterBox Task Management OmniFocus Things Other Tools MailSteward SpamSieve TextExpander MacSpeech Dictate Other Resources MacSparky E-Mail Screencast Joe Kissell's TidBITS IMAP/POP Article David Allen Company Merlin Mann's Inbox Zero Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, May 05, 2009
All About E-Mail
We actually talked about e-mail for 2 hours. But we didn't want to scare too many people away with our very first podcast so we decided to release this episode in two parts. In part one we talk about the differences between IMAP and POP and why we prefer IMAP, storing messages, Mobile Me and Gmail services, managing multiple email accounts, Apple Mail, smart folders, rules, spotlight search, data detectors, stationary, thread organization, To-Do management, mail stationary, plug-ins, archiving messages, spam filtering and more. Part two will be released in about a week where we'll go in-depth on our various systems for managing email, the pros and cons of each system, developing a good email work flow, learning how not to become a slave to your inbox, email etiquette and other useful tools. Links and Show Notes: Apple Mail Add-ons Mail Act-On Mail Tags LetterBox Task Management OmniFocus Things Other Tools MailSteward SpamSieve TextExpander MacSpeech Dictate Other Resources MacSparky E-Mail Screencast Joe Kissell's TidBITS IMAP/POP Article David Allen Company Merlin Mann's Inbox Zero Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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