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Mac Power Users

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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.
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Episodes

140: Listener Question and Answer

David and Katie catch up on listener feedback and talk about Dropbox hacks, syncing, audio and video tricks, archiving files, writing workflows and more.

Jun 02, 2013•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 140

139: Workflows with Ethan Schoonover

Ethan Schoonover joins David and Katie to talk about his Solarized project, and his graphic design, photography and home automation workflows.

May 27, 2013•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 139

138: Syncing and Sharing

David and Katie revisit the topic of syncing and discuss how to sync information between your various devices and share with others.

May 19, 2013•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 138

137: Workflows with Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler talks to Katie and David about being an "Art Shark." We discuss Aisha's work, creating podcasts, videos and books and how she manages her business.

May 13, 2013•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 137

136: iOS Automation

David and Katie talk about their favorite apps and tools for automating tasks on iOS

May 05, 2013•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 136

135: Workflows with Serenity Caldwell

David and Katie sit down with Serenity Caldwell to talk about working from home, her favorite Apps, standing desks, authoring ebooks, and a whole lot more.

Apr 29, 2013•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 135

134: Mac Utilities

David and Katie review their favorite utilities for the Mac.

Apr 21, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 134

133: Alfred 2

David and Katie take a deep dive into Alfred 2.0, an application launcher and productivity application for Mac.

Apr 15, 2013•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 133

132: Merlin Returns

Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps.

Apr 07, 2013•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 132

131: Markdown Revisited

David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss the new MacSparky Field Guide: Markdown co-authored by David and Eddie.

Mar 31, 2013•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 131

130: Computing with Kids

David and Katie are joined by Natali Morris to talk about kids and technology. Topics include why it's important to introduce kids to tech, keeping children safe online, monitoring and limiting access and Natali's favorite apps and accessories.

Mar 24, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 130

129: Workflows with Lex Friedman

David and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Writer Lex Friedman about telecommuting cross-country, writing for Macworld, treadmill desks and his favorite Apps.

Mar 16, 2013•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 129

128: Typography with Ina Saltz

Typography expert Ina Saltz explains why type matters and gives some great tips for using typography wisely.

Mar 11, 2013•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 128

126: The Mac Home Server

Special guest Shawn Blanc joins Katie and David to talk about setting up a Mac to use as a home server. We talk configuration, use cases, media applications, automation tools and more.

Feb 21, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 126

125: Essential iPad

David and Katie discuss their iPad setup, and essential apps and accessories.

Feb 17, 2013•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 125

124: Live at Macworld/iWorld

Katie and David do a show in front of a live audience at Macworld/iWorld 2013 where they share their best finds from the show floor, catch up with listener feedback, and take questions from the show floor.

Feb 10, 2013•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 124

123: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry

Craig Hockenberry joins Katie and David to talk about working in Internet-distributed company, how he creates apps, and getting started with app programming.

Feb 04, 2013•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 123

122: Another look at iTunes

With the recent release of iTunes 11, Katie and David go back to iTunes and discuss the applications significant changes and their favorite iTunes workflows.

Jan 27, 2013•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 122

121: The Website Show

Katie and David talk to John Chandler about the getting started with web publishing including Mac based software solutions, WordPress, Squarespace, Tumblr, and more.

Jan 20, 2013•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 121

120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde

David and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking.

Jan 14, 2013•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 120

119: Geek Fitness

David and Katie talk about the geeky tools they're using to help get in shape.

Jan 06, 2013•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 119

118: Resolutions

David and Katie talk about some great geek resolutions including a tech security audit, using an electronic diary, geek estate planning, locking down social networks, offsite backup, and creating something amazing with an iLife app. David also gets to use the word Neuroplasticity and explain why that makes him happy.

Dec 31, 2012•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 118

117: The Feedback Show

Katie and David go in depth on some of the most common feedback topics including iOS writing workflows, Evernote, syncing, file storage and sharing techniques, and Katie's home server.

Dec 23, 2012•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 117

116: Workflows with Glenn Fleishman

David and Katie sit down with Glenn Fleishman to discuss his work as a freelance writer and editor, working from home, BBEdit, and what it takes to become a two-time Jeopardy Champion.

Dec 16, 2012•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 116

115: Geek Gift Guide

From bluetooth meat thermometers to build your own robot kits and everything in between, David and Katie discuss their gift ideas for the geek in your life.

Dec 09, 2012•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 115
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