With the recent updates to iWork we thought it time to dive deep. We share the best uses for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. We discuss the pros and cons of the apps, collaboration, and try to tackle the question - can you get by with iWork alone? This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbrev...
May 07, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 429
This month on MPU+ David and Katie spend some time discussing bedroom tech, including what's on our nightstands and sleep tracking. We also discuss David's new backup strategy, Drafts 5, Returning a Lost iPhone, Apple's Education Event, and follow-up on Katie's lightning strike. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email!...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 428
David has written a new book - the iPhone Field Guide. In this episode, we discuss his latest project, the process of creating a multimedia book, the state of iBooks Author and more. 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. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Mack Weldon : ...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 427
Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ulysses : The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Get 3 months free. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into l...
Apr 15, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 426
David and Katie dive into the topic of browsers. The browsers we use on Mac and iOS, reasons to look at third-party browsers vs staying with Safari, tweaking your settings, our favorite add-ons and companions services and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application to make your Mac as good as new. Get 20% off. Audible : Helping you be a better you. Start your free trial today. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don'...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 425
Writer, podcaster, screencaster and avid bookworm Mike Schmitz joins us to talk about his quest to "push past average", become more productive, sleep better, read more and live a well-balanced life. 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. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up ...
Apr 01, 2018•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 424
David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less. 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. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at...
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 423
Katie an David share what's on their mind this month including home security systems, the OmniFocus 3 beta, David's new love of paper, the HomePod, their favorite non-tech productivity hacks, and more. We also tackle listener questions and share tech we're playing with. 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. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 422
Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more. 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 produ...
Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 421
Presentations are on our mind this week as Katie and David both prepare for talks at the ABA Techshow. We discuss workflows for planning a presentation, tips for making your slides, getting ready for the big day, dealing with nerves, and making sure your presentation goes off without a hitch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this li...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 420
There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS. 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. Grove Technologies : Helping people and businesses unlock the hidden potential of Macs. Use this link for 25% off. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 419
Rose Orchard joins us to discuss her transition from teacher to automator including creating workflows, maximizing efficiency on Mac and iOS, we discuss the Sonos One and the Apple HomePod, travel tips 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. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in ema...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 418
Programmer and entrepreneur Manton Reece is here this week to share how he's using Apple gear to program and run his own business. 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. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at che...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 417
David and Katie revisit our workflows for consuming digital (and some analog) content. We discuss keeping up with blogs, magazines, books, spoken word, movies, television, news, and more. 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. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% usin...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 416
John Siracusa returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about his favorite workflows and apps. We also spend some time getting John's opinion about where the Mac is and where it is heading. 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. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone...
Jan 28, 2018•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 415
Katie shares her struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares his workflow changes related to OmniFocus defer dates and his hyper-scheduling experiment. We answer listener questions relating to photo albums on the Apple TV, how we're using Evernote today, and tech organization. We follow-up new developments in home automation, scheduling, Qi Charging and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPh...
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 414
In this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad. 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. Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, ...
Jan 14, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 413
Stephen Hackett returns to Mac Power Users to talk about his transition into video production, Internet automation, his home studio, audio and video gear, a new iMac 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. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Postbox : The Power Email App Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 1...
Jan 07, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 412
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that any...
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MDM Deals - Find great apps at great prices with a free daily curation of fantastic deals on fantastic apps & movies! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficie...
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have...
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbrevia...
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU10 to save $10 on a new subscription". Fracture Bring your photos to life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’. Guest Starring: Shahid Ka...
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. 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 passio...
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. 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. Balance Open : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to wo...
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. 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. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Fracture Bri...
Nov 13, 2017•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 404
App developer and business owner "Underscore" David Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even ...
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, 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. Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your...
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. 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’. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1...
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. 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. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at ...
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 400
