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.
Dec 31, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 411
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.
Dec 24, 2017•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 410
"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.
Dec 17, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 409
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.
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 408
Game developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done.
Dec 03, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 407
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.
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 406
Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 405
Austin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X.
Nov 13, 2017•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 404
App developer and business owner David "Underscore" Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.
Nov 05, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 403
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,
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 402
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.
Oct 23, 2017•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 401
To celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes.
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 400
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".
Oct 08, 2017•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 399
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.
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 398
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.
Sep 24, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 397
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.
Sep 17, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 396
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.
Sep 10, 2017•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 395
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.
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 394
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.
Aug 27, 2017•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 393
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.
Aug 20, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 392
Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures.
Aug 13, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 391
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.
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 390
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.
Jul 30, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 389
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.
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 388
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.
Jul 23, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 387
Katie and David share some of their favorite utilities for Mac users.
Jul 17, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 386
Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows.
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 385
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.
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 384
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.
Jun 25, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 383
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.
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 382