This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff". This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: This week for episod...
Oct 08, 2017•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 399
Brett Terpstra joins us to discuss his new eBook and video series with David Sparks - 60 Tips Volume 2 and the revision to their original 60 Tips book. We discuss the new book and the workflows they used to create it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night slee...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 398
In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Li...
Sep 24, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 397
David and Katie run down Apple's September 12th announcements including the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We also begin our discussion of iOS 11 starting with the best features for iPad users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you ...
Sep 17, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 396
In this feedback episode, Katie and David cover listener questions, must-have iOS utilities, tagging, automation, and more feedback. Finally, we discuss the Apple iPhone event scheduled for September 12. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group Celebrating 25 years of making outstanding productivity apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Frac...
Sep 10, 2017•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 395
Dan Moren drops in to chat about his experience publishing his first novel. We talk about all aspects of writing a book, including planning, writing, finding and working with a publisher and marketing his book after publication. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that any...
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 394
In this episode, prominent App developers Ken Case, Greg Scown, and Dave Teare join us to talk about the future of macOS and iOS along with a few thoughts on the software business in 2017. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Ken Case ...
Aug 27, 2017•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 393
Following-up on our recent episode featuring utilities for the Mac; David and Katie decide to dive deep this week into their must-have utilities for iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! 1Password Have you ever ...
Aug 20, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 392
Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Fracture Bring your photos to life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Jason Kimes Links ...
Aug 13, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 391
Brett Terpstra (drink!) joins David and Katie this week to talk about the state of tagging on Mac and iOS. We discuss uses of tags, developing a tagging scheme, what you can do with tags, the turbulent history and hopefully bright future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't ha...
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 390
Katie is about to celebrate her one-year business anniversary. In this episode, she shares the hardware, software, and workflows she's using to pull it off. There are also a few hippie parts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore....
Jul 30, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 389
In this bonus episode, David and Katie chat with Apple Distinguished Educator and Musician Shirantha Beddage. We also answer questions on a variety of topics including lightning protection, starting a blog, how much iMac to buy, OCR accuracy, and follow up on Home Tech, must-have utilities and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. Audible : You can’t make more time, but you can make...
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 388
iMore Editor in Chief Rene Ritchie joins the Mac Power Users this week to share his favorite tools, apps, and workflows for getting work done. 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. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning ...
Jul 23, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 387
Katie and David share some of their favorite utilities for Mac users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: S...
Jul 17, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 386
Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Kelly...
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 385
JF Brissette joins Katie and David to talk about the state of Screencasting on Mac and iOS, discusses the importance and uses of Screencasting, tools of the trade as well as tips and tricks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you...
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 384
Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also talk music apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group ...
Jun 25, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 383
Katie and David review the current state of Home Automation and the technology they use in their homes. We also talk about our new iPads and wrap-up WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iP...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 382
With David in San Jose, he gives us a "boots on the ground" perspective of WWDC and we discuss the latest announcements from Apple's Developer conference. 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. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: We're releasing this show early...
Jun 09, 2017•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 381
Ed Cormany joins us to talk about regular expressions, how it works and practical applications. On the eve of WWDC, we also cover lots of listener feedback including photo scanning, switching from Windows to iOS, privacy and the IOT, shared photo libraries and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first pu...
Jun 04, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 380
Liana Lehua shares her hardware and software setup, apps, and workflow for television production. We also share our hopes and dreams for iOS 11 and other Apple products at this year's WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gue...
May 28, 2017•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 379
Clayton Morris returns to join Katie and David in sharing more underutilized iOS features, tips, and tricks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight a...
May 21, 2017•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 378
This week David and Katie take a good look at dealing with audio on your Apple gear. Topics include traditional music management, the best streaming services and why David loves them, podcast management, and playing audio in your car and home. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everythi...
May 14, 2017•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 377
Myke Hurley joins Katie and David to discuss notifications. We discuss how notifications have become a problem, dealing with distractions and wrangling the various notifications to optimize our devices. 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. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 376
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU". PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen f...
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 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...
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-...
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. 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. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes ...
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sle...
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. 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. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate ...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 370
