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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291: Focusing on iPad

David and Katie discuss the various models of iPad, choosing the right device, and how the iPad and our use of the device has evolved over the years.

Nov 30, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 291

290: 2015 MPU Geek Gift Guide

The holidays are almost upon us, that means it's time for our annual Geek Gift Guide episode. David and Katie share some of their favorite gift ideas for the geek in your life.

Nov 23, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 290

289: The New Apple TV

David and Katie discuss the new Apple TV including their use, tips and tricks and thoughts on the Future of TV.

Nov 16, 2015•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 289

288: Traveling to the Land of Crocodiles and Alligators

David and Katie are joined by Christal Allen-Harrahill to talk about the benefits of using a virtual assistant. We follow-up on Launchers, note applications and alternatives, we share listener tips and answer questions on a variety of topics.

Nov 12, 2015•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 288

287: Automation and More with Brett Terpstra

Mac mad scientist, Brett Terpstra, joins David and Katie to talk about his experience working as an indie Mac Developer, new Mac automation techniques and getting started with scripting.

Nov 09, 2015•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 287

286: Launcher Smackdown

Katie and David take an in-depth look at currently available keyboard launchers for the Mac including Spotlight, LaunchBar, and Alfred.

Nov 02, 2015•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 286

285: iPhone Photography with Austin Mann

David and Katie chat with photographer Austin Mann about the iPhone as a professional camera. We also announce the sale of MPU T-Shirts. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Oct 26, 2015•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 285

284: Optimize Your Mac

From tweaking system settings to third party utilities, Katie and David discuss their tips for enhancing your experience and making your Mac your own. We also share details of our upcoming MPU Meet-up in Orlando next month.

Oct 19, 2015•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 284

283: Videos and Growing a Business with Adam Lisagor

Adam Lisagor returns to the show to chat about how his video production team has grown from working out of a spare bedroom to a large team and the challenges and opportunities this presents. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Oct 12, 2015•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 283

282: MPU Live: Making It Up As We Go Along

Mark Metzger joins us to chat about File Maker, we also talk about cleaning up iOS, follow-up on Office 365 accounts and Google Docs, discuss Mac/PC hybrid setups, hear from a virtual assistant, share listener tips and tricks and Katie shares her experiences with the iPad Air 2.

Oct 08, 2015•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 282

281: The state of Siri and Dictation on Mac and iOS

David and Katie tackle the best options for using your voice to dictate text and perform tasks on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Oct 04, 2015•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 281

280: El Capitan

David and Katie discuss what to expect with Apple's latest operating system, El Capitan, their favorite new features and tips for upgrading.

Sep 28, 2015•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 280

279: Word Processor Smack Down

David and Katie compare the current state of word processing on the Mac and iOS.

Sep 21, 2015•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 279

278: iOS 9 and New Apple Hardware

In anticipation of iOS 9's release this week David and Katie discuss their experiences and favorite features of using the new OS. They also can't help a little discussion of Apple's latest announcements. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Sep 14, 2015•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 278

277: MPU Live: Was That A Rabbit Hole?

Victor Cajiao of the Terra Tech Podcast joins us to talk about his love of audio. Follow-up on listener feedback related to running Mac based small businesses, emergency preparedness and answer questions on a variety of topics including data limits, syncing files, managing storage, and listeners share their tips for syncing contacts, extending your Mac's warranty and working more efficiently.

Sep 10, 2015•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 277

276: Workflows with Matt Alexander

Matt Alexander joins Katie and David to discuss how a tech geek becomes and entrepreneur and uses his skills as a founder and CEO of multiple successful businesses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Sep 07, 2015•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 276

275: Optimize Your iPhone and iPad

Katie and David discuss various ways you can optimize your iOS experience. From wrangling notifications to extending battery life we run through a number of tips and tricks for creating a better experience when using your iPhone or iPad. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Aug 31, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 275

274: When To Upgrade

David and Katie discuss upgrading Mac and iOS devices. When is the right time to upgrade your hardware, software, what are option for buying new and when can you extend the life of your existing device. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Aug 24, 2015•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 274

273: Workflows with Jonathan Mann

Jonathan Mann (a.k.a. Song a Day Mann) lends his musical talents to the podcast this week. Jonathan talks about working as an indie songwriter and how he creates a new song each day. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Aug 17, 2015•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 273

272: Mac Based Small Business

It's been several months since David went solo. He shares how he created a home-based Mac small business and his workflows for staying productive while wearing many hats. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Aug 10, 2015•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 272

271: MPU Live: What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen?

We talk with Kent Newsome about working in a "locked down" office; we also discuss Amazon's Echo, listener travel tips, two-factor authentication apps, OmniFocus workflows, sharing tasks, referenced photo libraries and more.

Aug 06, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 271

270: Workflows with Christina Warren

Special Guest Christina Warren joins David and Katie to talk about her work as an Apple journalist. We use the backdrop of the Apple Earnings Call to discuss her workflows as well as her thoughts on Apple Music. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Aug 02, 2015•52 min•Ep. 270

269: Emergency Preparedness for Geeks

We all face emergencies from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness and even death. David and Katie share their tips for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm.

Jul 27, 2015•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 269

268: Travel Hacks with Liana Lehua

Liana Lehua joins us to talk about how her job as a producer for media events takes her around the world and the travel hacks she's picked up along the way.

Jul 20, 2015•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 268

267: David Wain's Film and Television Workflows

Writer, Director, Actor, and Producer David Wain joins us to talk about how he uses Apple technology to produce films and television including his new Netflix series, Wet Hot American Summer. We also talk about David's challenges with the Photos application. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Jul 13, 2015•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 267

266: MPU Live: #askmpu

We cover a wide range of listener questions this week from backup to travel tips. We also discuss strategies for keeping machines in sync, Mac CRMs, task management, the Photos.app and share tips for home automation, getting around bandwidth limits and more.

Jul 09, 2015•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 266

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