Katie and David dive deep on the various web browsers available for Mac and iOS, the pros and cons of each and various add-ons and extensions to make your browser of choice more useful. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Safari Google Chrome Firefox OmniWeb Opera Web Kit Atomic Web Browser Skyfire Browser Apple and the Open Web - John Gruber Removing Flash - John Gruber Web Kit and Tabbed Browsing ClickToFlash OmniBar for Safari HTML 5 for Safari Disconnect 1Password InstapaperIt Read...
Jan 17, 2012•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 69
Rod Roddenberry joins Katie and David to talk about his new documentary Trek Nation, and how he runs his life and business with Apple technologies. Guest Starring: Rod Roddenberry Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Rod on Twitter Roddenberry.com Roddenberry Foundation Roddenberry Dive Team Trek Nation Siri Daylite Daylite for iOS Billings Pro Dropbox 1Password BusyCal Star Trek PADD Crestron Home Automaton Caffeine FileChute GoogleVoice Jaksta OpenDNS Joe Sabia: The Technology of Stor...
Jan 09, 2012•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 68
Katie and David are joined by security professional George Starcher for a comprehensive talk about web security and your Apple devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile , Chrometa , and 1Password . Guest Starring: George Starcher Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: George Starcher on the Web George Starcher on Twitter Mac OS Ken Live Podcast MPU 017: Open DNS Open DNS Google Two Factor Authentication George's Videos on OpenDNS and SSH Remote Access PFSense Verisig...
Dec 19, 2011•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 67
Katie and David dive deep into iTunes Match and iCloud Music Sharing with this soup to nuts discussion of how to set up and use this new service. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: iTunes Match Macworld: Jason Snell on converting protected tracks MPU 029: Workflows with Jason Snell iCloud Status icons Macworld: iTunes Match and Many Apple IDs The Fujitsu ScanSnap Line Mint Security FAQ Doug...
Dec 12, 2011•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 66
Katie and David are joined by Asymco publisher Horace Dediu, who talks about how he researches and publishes his analysis of the mobile marketspace and his thoughts on the future of presentation tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , Byword , and Smile . Guest Starring: Horace Dediu Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Asymco The Critical Path Asymco on Twitter Apple Numbers Apple Keynote OmniGraphSketcher Dr. Drang on Stacked Charts Hans Rosling on YouTube ...
Dec 05, 2011•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 65
In this episode Katie and David get geeky with the automation and macro creation program Keyboard Maestro. For this episode, we’re joined special guest and Keyboard Maestro guru, Gabe Weatherhead aka MacDrifter. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Chrometa , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Keyboard Maestro Mac Drifter ScreenCastsOnline Episode Featuring Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Tips on MacDrif...
Nov 28, 2011•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 64
Alex Lindsay of the Pixel Corps joins Katie and David to talk about his video and travel workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Guest Starring: Alex Lindsay Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Pixel Corps Alex's Twitter Player-Missile Graphics Blackmagic Products Cintiq Pen Displays Sketchbook Pro Wirecast Pro Contour Shuttle Colloquy for iPad Countryman Mic Products Shure X2u Sound Devices USBPre 2 Sound Devices 788t ...
Nov 21, 2011•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 63
Katie and David discuss strategies and methods for disconnecting a cable or satellite television service and using alternate sources for media content. Topics include setting up an antenna, streaming media services, Internet television and alternative sources of content. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , Byword , and Smile . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Antennaweb MonoPrice Antenna TiVo AppleTV Sony Blue-Ray Player BDP-S270 Netflix Hulu Roku Elgato Eye...
Nov 14, 2011•57 min•Ep. 62
David and Katie sit down with Michael Lopp, author of Rands in Repose, Being Geek and Managing Humans. We discuss how Michael uses Apple technology to manage humans in his day job and in his writing workflow. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , Byword , and Smile . Guest Starring: Michael Lopp Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Rands in Repose Being Geek Managing Humans Rands, How to Write a Book Michael's Home screen post Writing Down the Bones Bird by Bird S...
Oct 31, 2011•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 61
Katie and David are joined by Brett Kelly to discuss using Evernote, along with usage cases and limitations. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace and TinyLetter . Guest Starring: Brett Kelly Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Evernote Evernote Essentials Evernote Screencast Bridging the Nerd Gap Brett’s Evernote AppleScript Safari OmniBar More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments...
Oct 24, 2011•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 60
David talks through the process of writing his latest book, iPad at Work including writing workflows, dealing with editors, and other strange anomalies of the publishing business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Rackspace and easyDNS . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: iPad at Work Mac at Work David's Macworld OPML Article iThoughts HD OmniOutliner Scrivener MPU 015: Scrivener Notsey Oragami Bluetooth Keyboard Case Microsoft Office for Mac MPU 053: Workflows WIth Bob...
Oct 10, 2011•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, Katie and David cover the varied Google services now available. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sourcebits and Sifter . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Sparrow Gmail Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Google Calendar BusyCal Breevy Gruber: Going Flash Free Google Docs FlashFrozen Click To Flash MPU 029: Workflows with Jason Snell MPU 018: Managing the Onslaught Ars on RSS Feeds Picasa Picasa for Mac Picasa Plug-In Google Voice Google Apps Syncing Google Apps...
Sep 26, 2011•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, David and Katie explore the use of more powerful text editors, like TextMate and BBEdit, in a writing workflow with guest, Brett Terpstra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Brett Terpstra TE-Snippets Byword Marked Scrivener nvALT TextMate BBEdit Brett on TUAW Why Markdown - A Two Minute Explanation Blogsmith Blogging Bundle Markdown Service T...
Sep 12, 2011•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 57
Katie and David go soup to nuts on e-mail protocols, services, applications, and best practices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password , OmniGroup: OmniFocus , and Smile . Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: POP Mail IMAP Mail Macworld Gmail Article Microsoft Exchange iCloud Apple Mail GMail Sparrow Microsoft Outlook SpamSieve Postbox MailSteward TextExpander Dragon Dictate Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership...
Aug 29, 2011•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 56
Katie and David chat with LonelySandwich about how he gets work done with his Apple technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! Save 20% Smile software with the coupon code mentioned in the show. Hurry, offer ends September 30, 2011! Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac product...
Aug 14, 2011•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, David and Katie take listener questions on a variety of topics including how to manage a major Mac upgrade 7 years in the making, how we battle RSI through Ergonomics, an update on giving Keynote presentations with the iPad and iPhone, best battery practices,Privacy, Dropbox's recent drama and we share a major announcement about the future of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro Launchbar The premier Mac OS X lau...
Jul 24, 2011•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 54
This workflow episode features Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus. Bob is a computer columnist for the Houston Chronicle, a complete and total Mac geek, and the author of 50 books, most of which are aimed at Mac OS X and iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander for Mac and iOS Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity ...
Jul 10, 2011•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 53
David and Katie talk about the changes in the upcoming operating system and what you need to do to get your Mac ready to ensure a smooth install. You'll want to listen to this episode before you install OS 10.7 Lion. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of DiscLabel allowing you to make beautiful CD, DVD and package designs Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. The...
Jun 26, 2011•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
Katie and David look at their menubars, docks, and dashboards. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. Links and Show Notes: MenuBar iFreeMem SoundSource Caffeine Better Snap Tool CNET Tech Tracker Mouseposé Evernote LogMeIn FlashFrozen Click to Flash Dropbox XMarks Transmit Crashpl...
Jun 12, 2011•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 51
David and Katie sit down with comedian, writer, actor and director David Wain. David is an avid Mac user and walks us through his workflow and how he implemented technology in the production of his upcoming feature film, Wanderlust. Written and directed by David, Wanderlust stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd will be released in the United States in October of 2011. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander Touch available in the App Store . 1Password Save 20...
May 23, 2011•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 50
Katie and David dive deep on Mac maintenance issues, practices, and and tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link. Launchbar The premier Mac OS X launcher. The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note <!--more--> Mac OS X Console Mac OS X Software Update Mac App Stor...
May 07, 2011•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 49
GoodReader is the iOS App that adds a file management system, open virtually any type of file and read and annotate PDF documents. David and Katie share how they use this app in their workflows and how it adds functionality to iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro , advanced PDF software for Mac. 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac p...
Apr 24, 2011•1 hr•Ep. 48
David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss all that is awesome about Dropbox. The trio discuss how to use Dropbox to share files across multiple computers and iDevices as well as dive into geekier uses for the service. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest S...
Apr 10, 2011•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 47
David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links of note <!--more--> Merlin Mann Back to Work 5By5 Studios You Look Nice Today MPU...
Mar 27, 2011•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 46
Katie and David, joined by Mac mad scientist Brett Terpstra, cover the many ways to organize and find files on your Mac. This show includes tips on tagging, spotlight, naming conventions and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra ...
Mar 13, 2011•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 45
Katie and David tackle how to take notes in a variety of contexts using your Mac and iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note <!--more--> David’s Electrons vs. Meetings Post David’s OPML Post OmniOutliner Evernote ...
Feb 27, 2011•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 44
This episode was recorded live on the Macworld Expo show floor. In it, David and Katie go back to backup and talk about their favorite strategies and tactics for backing up your Mac. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the live stream video so we don’t have the full session video but show friend, Steven Sheridan, did post some video here. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacP...
Feb 13, 2011•47 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note <!--more--> Apple Address Book iCal ABContacts Dialvetica Calvetica BusyCal BusySync BusyToDo 37signals Highrise iCalShare i...
Jan 22, 2011•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 42
In this episode David and Katie talk about David’s book, Mac at Work. David explains how he bumbled his way through the publishing process and the tools he used to write the book. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFPen 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Links and Show Notes: Links of note <!--more--> OmniOutliner iThoughtsHD Scrivene...
Jan 09, 2011•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 41
In this episode Katie and David discuss the differences among the Apple computers to help listeners choose the right Mac for themselves or when assisting others. We discuss buying a laptop vs desktop, power vs price and upgrade and expansion options. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award! 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of OmniFocu...
Dec 26, 2010•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 40
