In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss recent updates to iWork, more on various editions of DEVONthink and go through some listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the M...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 609
David's newest Field Guide covers DEVONthink, and this week he and Stephen discuss the application, some example uses and the basics anyone looking at it should know. After that, they review the new iPhone and iPad mini. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace :...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 608
iOS and iPadOS 15 have arrived, bringing new features to Apple's mobile devices, including Focus modes, Live Text, new Home screen widgets, Safari extensions and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and...
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 607
Apple has unveiled new versions of the iPhone, Apple Watch and a couple different iPads. This week, David and Stephen talk through the news and their thoughts on the new products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. quip : Save $10 off a Smart Electric Toothbrush. Squarespace : Make your next move. Ente...
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 606
Files and folders have been with the Mac user since the very beginning, but today, file management has gotten a lot more complicated. This week, Stephen and David tackle the topics of tags, search, backups, cloud services and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant a...
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 605
Jay Miller, from Relay's new Conduit podcast, joins to share some knowledge about the best workflows for video meetings, getting more out of the emerging Craft app and even more uses for a Mac mini. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with Te...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 604
Starting with a pet project for Steve Jobs, all the way to a modern, web-infused set of applications across multiple platforms, iWork has expanded into a suite of tools more than capable of meeting almost anyone's needs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website perform...
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 603
In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss website redesigns, quote applications, encryption, virtualizing Windows and a whole lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for ...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 602
Kathy Campbell is all over the Internet, as both a content creator and a business owner. Stephen and David talk with her about how she uses a mix of an iPad Pro, iMac Pro and a bunch of apps and services to keep all the plates spinning. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a m...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 601
The Apple silicon transition continues to march on, so David and Stephen sit down to talk about how to migrate to a new Mac, and what settings and preferences they recommend changing from the defaults. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 600
Dr. Drang returns to the show to discuss his recent Mac renaissance, the way he manages notes and some of his favorite utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 599
Our homes and businesses have become more technology-dependent, and having a solid network is more important than ever. This week, the guys talk about what goes into designing and maintaining reliable wired and wireless networks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits ...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 598
This week Apple enthusiast and lecturer, Brett Burney, joins Stephen and David to discuss differences between iWork and Microsoft Office, give presentations with your iPad and how to rock a TRS-80. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and a...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 597
The App Store is a big place, and the iPhone can become anything you want it to be. Today, Stephen and David talk about 30 apps worth checking out — all on a budget. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website perfo...
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 596
Mike Vardy returns to the show to update David and Stephen on where he's found balance between the iPad and the Mac. Mike also discusses how he blends analog and digital tools, and how he shares tasks and ideas with his remote team. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your firs...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 595
It is feedback time, so David and Stephen are here with listener questions, their experiences with Apple's current crop of betas and the future of Day One. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Discourse : Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. Links and Sh...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 594
Stephen and David are joined by Paul Kafasis to talk about Mac software development in the modern era, some of Rogue Amoeba's history and the tools Paul uses to get his work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podca...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 593
WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% ...
Jun 11, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 592
With over 30 years of history, TidBITs is the longest-running tech publication covering Apple in the world. This week, one of its founders, Adam Engst, drops by the show to talk about his writing workflow, unusual input devices and how WWDC has changed. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbrevi...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 591
David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credi...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 590
David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Note...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 589
Stephen and David talk with Sal Soghoian on the history of Automator and Services on the Mac, both of which are cornerstones of automation on macOS today. The trio discusses how these tools came to be, and how Apple has evolved them over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, O...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 588
Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and David about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation and how not to deal with digital photos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Loopback, from Rogue Amoeba : Cable-Free Audio Routing for Mac. Get 21% off w...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 587
As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 586
In the wake of Apple's spring event, Stephen and David cover the new iMac and iPad Pro, and also discuss changes to the Apple TV and some of Apple's services. In short, everything should be more colorful and some things more powerful. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for indepe...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 585
It's feedback time, so David and Stephen answer listener email, talk about iOS apps running on Apple silicon Macs and preparing your tech for the afterlife. There's also new MPU merch for sale! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExp...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 584
With the recent explosion in personal knowledge management tools, it is hard to know which one fits your needs the best. This week, David and Stephen talk through Obsidian, which builds on top of plain, old-fashioned Markdown documents. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MP...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 583
Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. TextExpander from Smile : Get ...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 582
On this episode, David and Stephen discuss their work beyond MPU and what workflows and tools they use to keep things running smoothly in their small businesses. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Spox : The best story wins. Get 25% off when you mention this show. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitorin...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 581
After several years of development, Apple launched Mac OS X to the world in March 2001. The new operating system was vastly different from what it replaced, and ushered in a new era for Apple. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : ...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 580
