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, an...
Apr 28, 2014•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 189
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 yo...
Apr 21, 2014•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 188
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 -...
Apr 13, 2014•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 187
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, Efficien...
Apr 09, 2014•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 186
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 ...
Apr 07, 2014•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 185
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 — MacSp...
Mar 31, 2014•1 hr•Ep. 184
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 iPa...
Mar 24, 2014•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 183
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...
Mar 17, 2014•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 182
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...
Mar 10, 2014•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 181
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...
Mar 06, 2014•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 180
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 ...
Mar 03, 2014•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 179
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. Li...
Feb 24, 2014•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 178
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 - TextDro...
Feb 17, 2014•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 177
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...
Feb 10, 2014•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 176
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 e...
Feb 04, 2014•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 175
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, iP...
Jan 27, 2014•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 174
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 ma...
Jan 19, 2014•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 173
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 ...
Jan 13, 2014•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 172
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...
Jan 06, 2014•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 171
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 start...
Dec 24, 2013•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 170
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. Pixel...
Dec 22, 2013•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 169
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 w...
Dec 15, 2013•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 168
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 C...
Dec 09, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 167
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 episod...
Dec 02, 2013•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 166
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 mak...
Nov 25, 2013•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 165
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, effic...
Nov 17, 2013•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 164
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:...
Nov 11, 2013•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 163
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. Dais...
Nov 04, 2013•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 162
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 Note...
Oct 28, 2013•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 161
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, a...
Oct 20, 2013•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 160
