This week David and Katie cover some big questions including the Workflow app, secure cloud storage, email sharing, moving data, managing your network, and how they scan. Also, we learn that under no circumstances will David get access to Katie's Synology.
May 01, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 375
We catch up with Federico to discuss how he became an "iPad Guy", some of his favorite tips, tricks, and workflows on iOS, where there's still room for improvement, the future of iOS and more.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 374
A lot of Mac Power Users find themselves transformed into the job of IT manager for friends, family, and even co-workers. In this episode we dive deep on the best IT management tools how to get (and get out) of that job.
Apr 16, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 373
Our favorite snowman returns! We discuss the evolving definition of "pro" and "power user" as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses for Keyboard maestro, managing Apple Mail and the Doc dives into the iPad.
Apr 09, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 372
There is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentation was smoking hot.
Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 371
Sal Soghoian, the father of automation on the Mac, joins Katie and David to discuss the state of Mac an iOS automation. Sal discusses the history of Automation on the Mac, the possibilities for Automation on iOS and the tools and languages available to put the power in the hands of the user.
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 370
Emmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he's been making music with Apple technology since 1984.
Mar 19, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 369
Security and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. David and Katie put on our tin foil hats for this episode and discuss some of the best practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes.
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 368
New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity.
Mar 05, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 367
Brett Terpstra is back to that about his gear, his newfound love of the Apple TV and Apple Watch, the state of Automation, Apps for Nerds, and going independent.
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 366
Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps.
Feb 19, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 365
David and Katie dive deep into calendars and discuss the various cloud calendar services, sharing, calendar apps, best practices, and scheduling services.
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 364
Ivan Hemmans manages Macs, PCs, and a lot of iOS devices. He joins us this week to share some advice for manageing your home and work networks and devices. Ivan also frequently presents and has some great tips for speakers.
Feb 05, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 363
We answer questions on a variety of topics including sending email later, managing a 16GB iPhone, RSS workflows, and more. We follow-up on DevonThink, the iPad as a Mac replacement, task management, personal cloud and share listener workflows, tips and tricks.
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 362
This week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff.
Jan 22, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 361
Charles Perry, one of the organizers of the Release Notes conference, joins us to talk about turning his passion into a business, then a podcast, then a successful conference and the tools and logistics behind all of it.
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 360
Katie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more.
Jan 08, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 359
Gabe Weatherhead returns to the show. We discuss OmniFocus Automation, follow-up on DEVONThink, discuss privacy in the wake of cloud services, the iPad as a computer for a child and more.
Jan 02, 2017•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 358
Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.
Dec 25, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 357
Stuart Ingram joins Katie and David to take a fresh look at DEVONthink. We discuss what's new with the service, workflows and organization, machine learning, setup, sync and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 356
David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
Dec 11, 2016•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 355
Katie and David follow-up on listener questions and feedback. Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, recording Keynote presentations, using WeMo and MyQ with HomeKit and feedback on managing subscriptions, gift ideas and the new MacBook Pro.
Dec 08, 2016•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 354
Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed
Dec 04, 2016•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 353
Ian Byrd is a former teacher and professional speaker who shares his workflows and tips for giving full-day lectures and workshops, writing, video production and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 352
Katie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself.
Nov 20, 2016•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 351
Shelly Brisbin stops by to talk about Accessibility and gives us a run down of the various Accessibility features and options available on Mac and iOS, how they can be used, what developers can do to make their Apps more accessible and how we can help friends and family use these features.
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 350
Katie and David have a lot of feedback this month on the iCloud vs. Dropbox debate, macOS Sierra, more on the new MacBook Pro, and Katie is super-excited about her VESA mount.
Nov 10, 2016•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 349
In this new App economy it seems more and more apps and services are going to a subscription pricing model. We talk about subscription pricing generally, tips for taming your subscriptions and the subscription services we use.
Nov 07, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 348
Katie and David weigh in on Apple's "Hello Again" event and the new MacBooks.
Oct 28, 2016•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 347
Casey Liss returns to MPU to talk about his new gig, how his Mac and iOS workflows have changed, gear for geek parents and how he uses his Synology NAS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
Oct 24, 2016•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 346