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Mac Power Users

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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.

Episodes

231: 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!

Dec 22, 20141 hr 49 minEp. 231

230: 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!

Dec 15, 20141 hr 42 minEp. 230

229: 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

Dec 11, 20141 hr 46 minEp. 229

228: 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!

Dec 08, 20141 hr 34 minEp. 228

227: Our iPhone Home Screens

David and Katie share the apps they currently have on their iPhone home screens and why.

Dec 01, 20141 hr 28 minEp. 227

226: 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!

Nov 23, 20141 hr 39 minEp. 226

225: 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.

Nov 16, 20141 hr 34 minEp. 225

224: 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!

Nov 09, 20141 hr 42 minEp. 224

223: 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!

Nov 06, 20141 hr 36 minEp. 223

222: 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!

Nov 03, 20141 hr 33 minEp. 222

221: 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!

Oct 27, 20141 hr 37 minEp. 221

220: Yosemite

David and Katie talk about the new features of OS X Yosemite and getting ready for the update.

Oct 20, 20141 hr 38 minEp. 220

219: 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!

Oct 13, 20141 hr 27 minEp. 219

218: 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!

Oct 08, 20141 hr 35 minEp. 218

217: 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!

Oct 06, 20141 hr 43 minEp. 217

216: 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!

Sep 29, 20141 hr 17 minEp. 216

215: 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!

Sep 22, 20141 hr 42 minEp. 215

214: 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!

Sep 14, 20141 hr 33 minEp. 214

213: 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!

Sep 11, 20141 hr 34 minEp. 213

212: 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!

Sep 07, 20141 hr 49 minEp. 212

211: 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!

Aug 31, 20141 hr 34 minEp. 211

210: 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!

Aug 25, 20141 hr 41 minEp. 210

209: 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!

Aug 18, 20141 hr 44 minEp. 209

208: 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!

Aug 10, 20141 hr 18 minEp. 208

207: MPU Live: Functionally Inspirational

Equipping remote workers, Daylight for Mac office management, tech for going back to school, listener workflows and more vacation gadgets.

Aug 06, 20141 hr 35 minEp. 207

206: 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!

Aug 04, 20141 hr 31 minEp. 206

205: 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!

Jul 28, 20141 hr 31 minEp. 205

204: 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!

Jul 21, 20141 hr 34 minEp. 204

203: 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!

Jul 14, 20141 hr 33 minEp. 203

202: 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!

Jul 09, 20141 hr 40 minEp. 202
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