Mac Power Users

Relay•www.relay.fm

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.

Follow on

Episodes

171: Photo Management

Joined by guest Bradley Chambers, David and Katie tackle photo management. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Jan 06, 2014•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 171

170: 2014 Tech Resolutions

David and Katie discuss some of their tech resolutions for 2014 including better utilizing network attached storage, less "fiddley" writing and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Dec 24, 2013•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 170

169: Workflows with Dr. Jeffery Taekman

David and Katie talk to Dr. Jeffery Taekman, a physician, researcher and educator at Duke. Jeff takes us through his various workflows for getting work done in his profession including using his iPad in his medical practice. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Dec 22, 2013•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 169

168: Listener Feedback

David and Katie sort through recent listener feedback and discuss a variety of topics including iPad stylus, cable cutting, offsite backup, home sound systems, tea brewing and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Dec 15, 2013•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 168

167: Workflows with Brett Terpstra

Long overdue, David and Katie sit down with the mad scientist himself, Brett Terpstra to talk about his setup, tagging and music. Drink Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Dec 09, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 167

166: Using Siri and Dictation

David and Katie talk about how to maximize productivity using Siri on iOS and dictation on iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Dec 02, 2013•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 166

165: 2013 Geek Gift Guide

David and Katie run down their 2013 Geek Gift Guide. This show is full of items the hosts either have on their personal wish lists or plan to buy as gifts for others this holiday season. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Nov 25, 2013•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 165

164: Tackling Email

David and Katie sit down to discuss the topic of tackling email, how they manage and organize their email, the power tools they use and David's latest book. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Nov 17, 2013•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 164

163: Fraser Speirs Returns

Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school's one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Nov 11, 2013•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 163

162: Using Mavericks

After spending some time with Apple's latest operating system, Katie and David discuss their favorite features of Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Nov 04, 2013•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 162

161: Running a Mac Small Business with Ben Carter

David and Katie talk with solo law practitioner Ben Carter about starting a small business based around his Mac and the hardware and software he uses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Oct 28, 2013•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 161

160: Getting Ready for Mavericks

David and Katie talk about getting your Mac ready for OS X Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Oct 20, 2013•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 160

159: Workflows with David Chartier

David and Katie talk with David Chartier about the Finer Things in Tech, his work as a freelance writer and Herald. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Oct 13, 2013•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 159

158: iOS 7 Apps and Gems

David and Katie discuss their favorite new apps and features for iOS 7. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Oct 07, 2013•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 158

157: Security Problems and Solutions

In this episode, David and Katie cover frequent security problems and offer their solutions. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Sep 30, 2013•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 157

156: Editorial with Federico Viticci

David and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation functions, Editorial. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Sep 22, 2013•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 156

155: Jason Snell Returns

Katie and David sit down again with Jason Snell of Macworld/PC World and TechHive to discuss how his workflows have evolved since our last episode. We talk about managing email and tasks, his preference for smaller devices, writing novels, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Sep 15, 2013•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 155

154: Apple TV

David and Katie dive deep on the Apple TV and discuss how they use the Apple TV for work and play. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Sep 09, 2013•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 154

153: Hardware Development with Geoff Barrall

Katie and David talk hardware development, conceptualization, design and production with the CEO of Drobo, Geoff Barrall. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Sep 01, 2013•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 153

152: Back to School

Katie and David talk back to school gear and apps for iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Aug 26, 2013•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 152

151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson

David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Aug 18, 2013•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 151

150: Listener Workflows

In celebration of episode 150, Katie and David invite Mac Power Users listeners on the show to share their MPU inspired workflows. Topics include iOS information capture and automation, workflows from educators, home security automation, Devonthink, Spotlight geekery and more.

Aug 11, 2013•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 150

149: Reading It Later

David and Katie review the popular "Read it Later" services and discuss power user workflows for processing your reading. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week.

Aug 04, 2013•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 149

148: Security Audit

David and Katie review best security practices and discuss email encryption, VPN, password practices, data encryption, two factor authentication and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week.

Jul 29, 2013•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 148

147: David Wain Returns

David Wain returns to tell us how his workflow has changed since show 50. We talk about how David has become a one-man post production machine, jailbreaking, David's writing and collaboration workflows and more.

Jul 21, 2013•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 147

146: Our Gear

A frequent listener request, Katie and David recap the gear they use day-to-day.

Jul 14, 2013•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 146

145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6

David and Katie take a look at the new version of Keyboard Maestro and discuss what it does, how you can use it to automate tasks on your Mac, when you should use Keyboard Maestro over other automation tools and choosing the right tool for the right job.

Jul 08, 2013•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 145

← Prev Next →

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android

Open in Metacast