David and Katie are joined by special guest David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, to talk talk about the GTD method and how GTD works in the digital age. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your or...
Oct 13, 2014•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 219
We're joined by Luke Soules of iFixit to talk about iPhone 6 repairability and follow-up on our own experiences with the iPhone and iOS 8. We also discuss security concerns and FileVault, review listener feedback and workflows in education and review tips on a variety of topics including uses for TextExpander, automated filing services, travel. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passi...
Oct 08, 2014•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 218
Federico Viticci of MacStories joins us to talk about the state of automation with the new enhancements of iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Federico Viticci (@viticci) | T...
Oct 06, 2014•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 217
David and Katie are joined by some premiere developers to developers including Dave Teare of 1Password, Ken Case of OmniGroup and Greg Scown of Smile. We discuss the processes of developing for iOS 8, new iPhones and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Drobo Smart storage that grows wit...
Sep 29, 2014•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 216
David and Katie talk about the changes and enhancements to iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Citrix Enhance your work flow and send files of almost any size easily and securely with Citrix ShareFile. Use code MPU for a 30 day trial. SmartThings Control and moni...
Sep 22, 2014•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 215
David and Katie discuss the use of technology in education including apps and workflows for both the student and teacher. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Citrix Enhance your work flow and send files of almost any size easily and securely with Citrix ShareFile. Use code MP...
Sep 14, 2014•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 214
Mike Rogers, a K-8 Principal, joins us to discuss his technology workflows and their school's new iPad program, we cover lots of Task Management follow-up, listeners share their favorite tips for presentations, and Katie and David answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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...
Sep 11, 2014•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 213
Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss creating and maintaining a network, how to design, setup and configure a network and tips for optimizing and troubleshooting. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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 lynda.com Learn software, ...
Sep 07, 2014•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 212
David and Katie are joined by Guy English to talk about a career in Mac and IOS development, creating a beloved conference and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Guy English Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Gu...
Aug 31, 2014•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 211
David and Katie run down task management systems and discuss their tips and tricks for staying on top of their tasks. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 013: Task Managem...
Aug 25, 2014•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 210
Katie and David sit down with Casey Liss to talk about becoming a geek dad, programing, media management, Alfred workflows, ATP and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Casey Li...
Aug 18, 2014•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 209
David and Katie talk about options for repurposing your Mac and iOS devices including alternate uses for older machines, how to hand devices down to friends, family, donating devices and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a M...
Aug 10, 2014•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 208
Equipping remote workers, Daylight for Mac office management, tech for going back to school, listener workflows and more vacation gadgets. 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 Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: ...
Aug 06, 2014•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 207
David and Katie sit down with Brett Terpstra drink to talk about his current projects, Marked 2, text, automation and being obsessive about making great things. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links f...
Aug 04, 2014•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 206
David and Katie talk about how they use their tech for vacation planning, organization and travel. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: JAMF Software Enterprise Device Management for Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV. 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, Efficient, Paperless Life Links and Sh...
Jul 28, 2014•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 205
David and Katie talk about the subject of David's latest books, Presentations and how you can create powerful and compelling presentations yourself. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MacPaw: CleanMyMac 2 The Simplest, Safest Way to Clean Your Mac. Smile With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and prot...
Jul 21, 2014•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 204
David and Katie dive deep on one of their favorite productivity tools, TextExpander. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Keystr...
Jul 14, 2014•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 203
David and Katie talk about getting started with becoming more productive with your Mac, answer questions related to traveling with your tech, extending Wi-Fi networks, lots of Evernote feedback and tips and much more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning ...
Jul 09, 2014•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 202
David and Katie are joined by Gabe Weatherhead discuss the struggles with using a Mac as your primary platform at home while being forced to use a PC at work and suggestions for how to stay productive when sliding between platforms. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile m...
Jul 07, 2014•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 201
For episode 200, David and Katie take a look back to how they became "Mac Power Users" the origin of the show, discuss how the show is created, answer listener questions and what's next for MPU. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: TRS-80 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TRS-80 ("Tandy/Radio Shack, Z-80 microprocessor") was a brand associated with several desktop microcomputer lines sold by Tandy Corporat...
Jun 30, 2014•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 200
Wally Cherwinski joins us to talk about creating videos, setting up multi-camera shots and how anyone can become a videographer. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Hover Domains and email management made simple. StackSocial: The Name Your Own Price Summer Blockbuste...
Jun 22, 2014•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 199
David and Katie discuss their use of Evernote, how their use has evolved over time and power tips. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Hover Domains and email management made simple. lynda.com Learn software, busin...
Jun 16, 2014•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 198
David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. In this episode we discuss thoughts on WWDC, OmniFocus tips, migrating to an SSD, managing storage space, IFTTT, Evernote, Milage tracking, and much more! Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! Please consider supporting Hay as she raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry abou...
Jun 12, 2014•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 197
David and Katie talk with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple about his approach to Holistic Productivity. We also discuss Tim's extensive use of apps like OmniFocus, Evernote, Daylight and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. lynda.com Learn software, busin...
Jun 09, 2014•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 196
David and Katie revisit cloud and local services and syncing and storing data. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Cloud computing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cloud computing involves computing over a net...
Jun 02, 2014•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 195
David and Katie chat with Tom Merritt about going independent, working from home, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Guest Starring: Tom Merritt Links and Show Notes: Links for...
May 26, 2014•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 194
David and Katie sit down with James Floyd Kelly of GeekDad.com to talk about being a geeky dad, iPad productivity, gaming and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. %end%1 Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about p...
May 19, 2014•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 193
It's been a while since we did an iOS picks show, David and Katie each run down a dozen or so Apps they've been using. The only requirement was that we couldn't have picked the App on one of our previous "picks" shows. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Backblaze Backblaze Online Backup: $5/month. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncom...
May 12, 2014•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 192
It's a grab bag of goodies in this MPU Live. We discuss tips for automating the tagging and organizing of files, how to make your commute more productive, paperless workflows, keeping network drives mounted, quickly processing notes and lots of listener tips. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. Fujitsu ScanSnap Sc...
May 08, 2014•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 191
Katie and David sit down with screenwriter, director and developer, John August. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: John August Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: John August’s Website A ton of useful information about screenwrit...
May 04, 2014•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 190
