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...
Mar 19, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 369
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 MindN...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 368
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 ...
Mar 05, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 367
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,...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 366
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! ...
Feb 19, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 365
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 cod...
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 364
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! Expa...
Feb 05, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 363
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...
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 362
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 pur...
Jan 22, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 361
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 ...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 360
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 ...
Jan 08, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 359
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...
Jan 02, 2017•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 358
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...
Dec 25, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 357
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...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 356
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 ...
Dec 11, 2016•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 355
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 nigh...
Dec 08, 2016•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 354
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 ...
Dec 04, 2016•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 353
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 ...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 352
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 h...
Nov 20, 2016•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 351
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 abbr...
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 350
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 dro...
Nov 10, 2016•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 349
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...
Nov 07, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 348
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 - A...
Oct 28, 2016•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 347
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 min...
Oct 24, 2016•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 346
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 sle...
Oct 16, 2016•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 345
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 ...
Oct 10, 2016•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 344
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 firs...
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 343
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. H...
Sep 26, 2016•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 342
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 in...
Sep 18, 2016•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 341
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 includi...
Sep 12, 2016•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 340
