381: 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.
Jun 09, 2017•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 381
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.
Episodes
380: 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.
Jun 04, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 380
379: 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.
May 28, 2017•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 379
378: More iOS Hidden Features
Clayton Morris returns to join Katie and David in sharing more underutilized iOS features, tips, and tricks.
May 21, 2017•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 378
377: 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.
May 14, 2017•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 377
376: 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.
May 08, 2017•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 376
375: 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.
May 01, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 375
374: 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.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 374
373: 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.
Apr 16, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 373
372: 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.
Apr 09, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 372
371: 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.
Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 371
370: 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.
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 370
369: 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.
Mar 19, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 369
368: 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.
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 368
367: 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.
Mar 05, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 367
366: 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.
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 366
365: Maps and More
Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps.
Feb 19, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 365
364: 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.
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 364
363: 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.
Feb 05, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 363
362: 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.
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 362
361: 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.
Jan 22, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 361
360: 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.
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 360
359: 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.
Jan 08, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 359
358: 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.
Jan 02, 2017•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 358
357: Workflows that Worked in 2016
Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.
Dec 25, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 357
356: 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!
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 356
355: 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!
Dec 11, 2016•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 355
354: 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.
Dec 08, 2016•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 354
353: 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
Dec 04, 2016•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 353
352: 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!
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 352
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