Katie and David are joined by Dan Moren, co-author of The Connected Apple Family to discuss making all your technology work in the family. 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: Dan Moren Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Connected ...
Apr 05, 2015•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 249
It's been more than three years since Katie ditched her pay TV service. This week Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss life as a "cord cutter", advantages and disadvantages, entertainment devices and services and the future. 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 lynda.com Learn software, business and...
Mar 30, 2015•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 248
David and Katie revisit the current state of RSS and Read it Later services 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. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Fracture Fracture: your ...
Mar 23, 2015•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 247
Eddie Smith drops by to talk about life as an Actuary and the tools he uses to help students prepare for Actuary exams. Including culling through thousands of pages of reference material using DevonThink, creating equation-rich study guides with LaTeX and brining it all together with keynote to create video tutorials. At the end of the show we also sidetrack into a discussion of the new MacBooks and Apple watch. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! Thi...
Mar 16, 2015•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 246
David and Katie discuss Smart Folders with guest Joel Anderson. We also follow-up on texting workflows, managing large scans and OCR quality, journaling, compare Launch Center Pro and Workflow, talk about monitoring your home network usage, debate smart lighting, help a listener assemble media for a family legacy project and discuss the Apple Watch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything...
Mar 11, 2015•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 245
David and Katie discuss what to do when the worst things happen to your tech. We'll discuss malware, compromised passwords, stolen devices and more and what what you can do to prepare now to be ready when disaster strikes. 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. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off...
Mar 09, 2015•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 244
David and Katie dive deep into the new Workflow.app and discuss how it's a game changer for iOS Automation and provide sample workflows. 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: Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. iTunes Link: Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple MacSparky Workflow V...
Mar 02, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 243
David and Katie talk with former Apple Genius Joe Ciati about troubleshooting your Mac. We discuss removing adware, explain Activity Monitor and Console, how to diagnose hardware and software problems and when you can attempt to fix something yourself and when its time to call a pro. 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. Squaresp...
Feb 23, 2015•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 242
David and Katie discuss the state of iCloud in 2015, where you should trust it, where you should take a pass, how it integrates with other services and peek at the new Photos.app. 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. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episo...
Feb 16, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 241
David and Katie talk with Bonni Stachowiak, a professor at Vanguard University about providing better feedback, they also follow-up with listener comments about financial management apps, clarify FileVault, share their thoughts on antivirus, discuss upgrading your Mac with an SSD and share listener tips and tricks. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on...
Feb 11, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 240
Katie and David sit down with Adam Christianson of the Maccast podcast, one of the first Mac podcasts, to talk about his history with Apple, life as a programer, experiences through the years podcasting and Mac User Groups. 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. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills....
Feb 09, 2015•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 239
David and Katie run down their ten must have Mac Apps and 10 utilities for any Mac Power User 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: The first 10 apps to install on your brand-new Mac | Macworld Lifehacker Pack for Mac: Our List of the Essential Mac Apps The best apps for your new Mac | The Ver...
Feb 02, 2015•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 238
John Siracusa returns to Mac Power Users to update us on how his workflows have changed and life as an iPhone owner. 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. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Automatic Drive smarter and ...
Jan 26, 2015•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 237
David and Katie talk best practices and discuss the various tools available to manage your finances online. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. MindNode MindNode makes...
Jan 19, 2015•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 236
Katie and David sit down with Stephen Hackett of 512pixels.net to discuss his previous life as an Apple Genius, how he juggles a day job, Relay.fm and being Editor-in-Chief of the Sweet setup with his family life, his love of old Macs 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. Drobo Smart storage that grows ...
Jan 11, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 235
In our monthly feedback show David and Katie talk about auditing your accounts with guest Bradley Chambers, quitting Family Sharing, follow-up on PDFs, discuss applications for money management, and share tips for managing RSS feeds on the go, sharing an iTunes library, managing photos and videos, preserving two-factor authentication codes, discuss the Evernote Stylus, family journaling options and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode o...
Jan 07, 2015•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 234
Katie and David discuss tools and techniques to help you provide tech support to your friends and family and encourage tech independence. 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: Katie on Twitter Putting an SSD in my...
Jan 05, 2015•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 233
Katie and David look back on the tech related events in the year that was and what they're most looking forward to in the year to come. 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. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit...
Dec 29, 2014•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 232
David and Katie sit down with Jason Snell, now an independent technology writer and podcaster, to talk about how his workflows have changed. 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. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what ...
Dec 22, 2014•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 231
David and Katie discuss the power of PDFs with Ernie Svenson (aka "Ernie the attorney). 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 Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Harry's Exceptional shave products sold online at a fair price. Use code MACPOWER to save $5 ...
Dec 15, 2014•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 230
David and Katie touch base with Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server under Yosemite, we follow-up on iOS Apps, Email and answer listener questions about NAS, home media center, preserving family memories and more This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Casper Casper: Because everyone deserves a g...
Dec 11, 2014•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 229
David and Katie chat with NASA Scientist Skip Owens about how he uses his Mac to put rovers on Mars. 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. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Backblaze Backup your data. Unlimited. Unt...
Dec 08, 2014•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 228
David and Katie share the apps they currently have on their iPhone home screens and why. 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: MacSparky Home Screen Posts Connected #11: Ruining Lives With Perspective - Relay FM SurfacePad for iPhone 6 - Twelve South Creating My Own Digital Wallet — KatieFloyd...
Dec 01, 2014•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 227
David and Katie list down with developer Manton Reece to talk about creating Mac and iOS apps, Twitter and App.net, collaborating with others 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. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Auto...
Nov 23, 2014•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 226
David and Katie share the items on their wish lists as well as thoughts for gifts for the geek in your life in their Annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Harry's The Official Shave Partner of "Movember" Grow your Mo - shave with Harry's. Backblaze Backup your data. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicate...
Nov 16, 2014•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 225
David and Katie once again tackle the ongoing problem of email including tips for how to manage an overflowing email inbox. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclus...
Nov 09, 2014•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 224
David and Katie chat with Mike Rhode about his new book, the Sketchnote Workbook. David talks about his latest purchase. We also follow-up on a number of topics including academic workflows, goal setting security and share listener tips and answer questions. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn 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 sha...
Nov 06, 2014•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 223
David and Katie sit down with Myke Hurley of Relay FM to discuss his new podcast network, the tools he uses for creating his podcast, juggling multiple jobs and why he finally decided to go full-time with Relay FM. 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 ...
Nov 03, 2014•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 222
David and Katie talk academic workflows with Professor Aleh Cherp about the tools he uses for scholarly research, writing and teaching. 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. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapte...
Oct 27, 2014•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 221
David and Katie talk about the new features of OS X Yosemite and getting ready for the update. 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. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MPU 009: Gettin...
Oct 20, 2014•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 220
