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    Mac Power Users – Relay FM

    Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users, one geek at a time since 2009. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Hackett.

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    592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation Jun 11, 2021

    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. This week, Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac and what it means for traditional (and future) Mac automation.

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    WWDC21 - Apple Developer
    Apple's Craig Federighi Talks iOS 15 and macOS Monterey With YouTubers - MacRumors
    WWDC 2021: iCloud Private Relay plugs a few more privacy loopholes – Six Colors
    iOS 15: Here's everything new in FaceTime - 9to5Mac
    Apple Unveils FaceTime SharePlay, Enabling Watch Parties Online - Variety
    Apple announced App Privacy Report, changes to Mail and Safari - The Verge
    iOS 15 Voice-to-Text Dictation — MacSparky
    How to use Quick Note on iPad | iMore
    WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors
    Timery for Toggl
    Focus Mode and Contextual Computing — MacSparky
    macOS Monterey Preview - Apple
    macOS Monterey: The MacStories Overview - MacStories
    macOS Monterey to Support All-New Mail App Extensions, Plug-Ins Will Stop Functioning in Future Release - MacRumors
    macOS Monterey Allows You to Erase a Mac Without Needing to Reinstall the Operating System - MacRumors
    Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs - MacRumors
    Apple Announces macOS Monterey – 512 Pixels
    iPadOS 15 Preview - Apple
    iOS 15 Preview - Apple
    iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Overview - MacStories
    Design for Safari 15 - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer
    How Safari in iOS 15 works with new one-handed design - 9to5Mac
    Dark Sky iOS App, Website, and API Now Scheduled to Remain Available Until End of 2022 - MacRumors
    watchOS 8 Preview - Apple
    watchOS 8: The MacStories Overview - MacStories
    WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 to shave time off everyday interactions – Six Colors
    Apple almost forgot about tvOS 15, but here’s everything new - 9to5Mac
    591: HyperCard All the Way Down, with Adam Engst Jun 06, 2021

    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 over the years.

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    TidBITS - Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 28 years
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    Mac the Knife - Wikipedia
    Archived Version of Mac the Knife
    Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia
    RollerMouse Pro3 - Contour Design Inc.
    Rolling Faster, Farther with the RollerMouse Pro - TidBITS
    Get It Rolling with the RollerMouse - TidBITS
    USB Overdrive
    Eudora (email client) - Wikipedia
    Spark
    Mimestream
    Slack
    Trello
    Project Status Board — MacSparky
    More Status Board Details — MacSparky
    Suggest edits in Google Docs
    Everything You Need to Know about the TidBITS 2018 Infrastructure - TidBITS
    Federico Viticci's "Apple Frames" Shortcut
    Disable Window Shadows on macOS Screenshots – 512 Pixels
    Retrobatch, from Flying Meat
    Keyboard Maestro
    The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels
    Brave Browser
    Steve Jobs talk and answer developers questions at WWDC 1997 - YouTube
    Preview User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
    30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica
    Hazel – Noodlesoft
    ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store
    Dark Sky Has a New Home
    Paprika Recipe Manager
    Cook's Illustrated
    Talking Moose - Wikipedia
    The Grouch - Macintosh Repository
    590: Our Video Workflows May 30, 2021

    David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools.

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    Reconnect the Siri Remote to Apple TV - Apple Support
    The Disneyland Resort Field Guide
    DLR Field Guide - YouTube
    MacSparky Video - YouTube
    512 Pixels - YouTube
    ismh - Twitch
    Personal Retreat Primer and PDF Guide - YouTube
    Video: 2019 Q&A and Studio Tour – 512 Pixels
    Glide Gear OH 100 Adjustable Overhead Camera Platform OH 100 B&H
    Studio — MacSparky
    My Studio – 512 Pixels
    Sony a7 III Alpha Mirrorless Digital Camera (a7III Body) ILCE-7M3
    Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens SEL2470GM B&H Photo Video
    Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens with UV Filter Kit B&H Photo Video
    Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone VIDEOMIC PRO-R
    Rode Wireless GO Compact Digital Wireless Microphone WIRELESS GO
    Rode Lavalier GO Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone LAVGO B&H
    ‎PromptSmart Pro - Teleprompter on the App Store
    Onetakeonly Pad Prompter for 15mm Rigs 147002 B&H Photo Video
    4K60 PRO | elgato.com
    The Best Free Live Streaming Software on Windows and Mac | Streamlabs
    Osmo Pocket - DJI
    Sony ZV1 Digital Camera DCZV1 B&H Photo Video
    Final Cut Pro - Apple
    Final Cut Pro multicam editing workflow - Apple Support
    Stephen Touches Things - YouTube
    10 Essential Tips for Final Cut Pro - YouTube
    Royalty free music and sound effects | Epidemic Sound
    Celebrate May the Fourth in Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge with Us - YouTube
    Epidemic Sound
    Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos May 23, 2021

    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.

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    Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) / Twitter
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    Teddy Svoronos – Teaching, Technology, t-tests.
    Teddy Svoronos | Harvard Kennedy School
    Teaching Effectively with Zoom: A practical guide to engage your students and help them learn — Dan Levy
    Using dual monitors with the Zoom desktop client – Zoom Help Center
    Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar - Apple Support
    Duet Display
    KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro
    The Promise and Peril of Virtual Cameras on Zoom – Teddy Svoronos
    Open Broadcaster Software | OBS
    Clear, compelling communication for everyone | mmhmm
    Stream Deck Plugin for Zoom - Lostdomain
    ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design
    LUMIX GX85 4K Mirrorless DSLM Camera Kit - 12-32mm Lens - Panasonic US
    H2R Graphics
    Companion - Bitfocus AS
    ‎HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store
    Polling for meetings – Zoom Help Center
    Outlining in MindNode - MindNode
    Hook – Links beat searching
    Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM
    AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky
    Use Keynote for Mac in a video conference - Apple Support
    Use Keynote Remote to control your Keynote presentation - Apple Support
    About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support
    588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian May 16, 2021

    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, in addition to what can be done with them.

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    Mac OS X Automation: Automator Quick Actions
    OS X Hidden Treasures: Services - TidBITS
    How to Add Useful Options to the macOS Services Menu
    Automator - Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Review - AnandTech
    Services - Extensions - macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer
    ‎WordService on the Mac App Store
    ‎Text Case on the Mac App Store
    Use Quick Action workflows on Mac - Apple Support
    Customize the Touch Bar on Mac - Apple Support
    How to Watermark PDFs on the Mac
    Automators - Relay FM
    Service Station – Customize your Right-Click Menu
    Service Station brings control to Finder menus – Six Colors
    How to Change App Icons on iOS 14 Home Screen - MacRumors
    Sal's Book: AppleScript 1-2-3 - Amazon.com
    587: Catching Up with Casey Liss May 09, 2021

    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.

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    The Disneyland Resort Field Guide
    Casey Liss (@caseyliss) / Twitter
    Casey Liss (@caseyliss) • Instagram photos and videos
    Analog(ue) - Relay FM
    Accidental Tech Podcast
    Liss is More
    Mac Power Users #460: Casey Liss Returns - Relay FM
    The MacBook Adorable — Liss is More
    The 12-inch MacBook is dead, and it will be missed - Macworld
    iMac 24-inch - Apple
    The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me - Macworld
    iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support
    Synology Inc. - Home and Small Business NAS Products
    Plex
    Plex Primer — Liss is More
    How I Rip Movies — Liss is More
    Docker
    Homebridge
    Network Attached N00bs — Liss is More
    My Photo Management Workflow — Liss is More
    Google Photos
    Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
    Announcing Peek-a-View — Liss is More
    Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Teach, Learn, and Make with Raspberry Pi
    Pi-hole – Network-wide protection
    RetroPie - Retro-gaming on the Raspberry Pi
    tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio from Beni_Skate on Tindie
    Raspberry Pi Kits
    Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
    SwiftBar
    HomePaper: A Handy Utility for Creating Beautiful Home App Wallpapers - MacStories
    Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers
    This Smart Home Isn’t Stupid - Quinn Nelson on YouTube
    Flic 2 Buttons
    586: iPhone Productivity May 02, 2021

    As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done.

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    Really Enjoy My New MPU Yeti Tumbler - Hardware - MPU Talk
    HEY - Email at its best, new from Basecamp.
    Mac Power Users #539: Back to Email - Relay FM
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    GroupMe
    iMessage in iOS 14: Mentions, Pinned Conversations, Inline Replies, and More - MacRumors
    Slack
    Basecamp
    Discord
    How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    ‎Scanner Pro: PDF Scanner App on the App Store
    Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM
    Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners
    Tot
    Use the Voice Memos app - Apple Support
    GoodLinks
    Instapaper
    mymind
    Timery for Toggl
    MindNode
    Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks - Relay FM
    Things
    Flexibits | Fantastical
    PCalc for iPhone
    ‎PCalc on the App Store
    ‎PowerOne calculator on the App Store
    How to Enable Type to Siri – The Sweet Setup
    Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia
    Amazon.com: iClever BK06 Bluetooth Keyboard
    Flashback #17: The Palm Foleo - Relay FM
    585: Spring Loaded Apr 25, 2021

    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.

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    April 2021 Apple Event - YouTube
    April 2021 Event - MacStories
    A Few Thoughts on Today's Spring Loaded Apple Event — MacSparky
    iMac 24-inch - Apple
    Apple Announced M1-Powered 24-inch iMac… in Seven Colors – 512 Pixels
    An Apple Fan Took Six Months to Cross-Stitch the Original Mac's Control Panel | Digital Trends
    The Chin – 512 Pixels
    Buy iMac with Built-in VESA Mount Adapter - Apple
    iPad Pro - Apple
    The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me - Macworld
    Big iPad, Mini LED: why Apple’s new iPad Pro display is better and brighter - The Verge
    AirTag - Apple
    AirTag and Accessories - Apple
    Apple TV 4K - Apple
    Siri Remote - Apple
    Apple Card - Apple
    Apple Podcasts launches in-app subscriptions - The Verge
    584: Everything Fades to Black Apr 18, 2021

    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!

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    Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM
    Is Notion Encrypted? What You Need to Know
    What Is End-to-End Encryption, and Why Does It Matter?
    iCloud security overview - Apple Support
    How to Check if Your Email and Password Were Leaked in the Facebook Hack - MacRumors
    Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM
    Obsidian
    Digital Journaling, Digital Up-Keep and the After-Life - Software - MPU Talk
    What to Do Before You Die: A Tech Checklist - WSJ
    Get to know your Emergency Kit | 1Password
    Your Journal for Life | Day One
    Mac mini - Apple
    Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
    Home | Dark Noise
    FoodNoms | Food Tracker App for iPhone
    FoodNoms: Customized Nutrition Goals Made Easy — MacSparky
    Apple One - Apple
    Project Status Board — MacSparky
    More Status Board Details — MacSparky
    Useful Complexity — MacSparky
    TickTick
    Sorted³
    Mac Power Users #497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Relay FM
    Search Omnifocus in Alfred | Packal
    HoverBar Duo – Twelve South
    HoverBar Duo: The MacStories Review - MacStories
    Keychron K8 Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
    Insta360 | Action Cameras | 360 Cameras | VR Cameras
    Stephen's "Art"
    583: The Obsidian Deep Dive Apr 11, 2021

    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.

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    Obsidian
    Pricing - Obsidian
    Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM
    "You mean you have to use your hands? That's like a baby's toy!"
    Community - Obsidian
    Panic - Nova
    Obsidian Roadmap | Trello
    Backlinks - Obsidian Help
    Graph view - Obsidian Help
    Linking Your Thinking - YouTube
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    DEVONthink
    Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM
    Craft
    Roam Research
    582: Radio and Podcasts and Books, Oh My... with Shelly Brisbin Apr 04, 2021

    Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week.

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    Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) / Twitter
    Shelly's Web of Wonder
    iOS Access for All Book
    Parallel - Relay FM
    Lions, Towers & Shields - a podcast from The Incomparable
    36 Seconds That Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk
    Texas Standard
    Rundown Creator
    BBEdit 13
    ‎Teleprompter Premium on the App Store
    Innovative TBLK-DC Tablik - Tablet and iPad Arm Desk Mount
    Clockwise - Relay FM
    Amazon.com: Zoom H6
    Trint Transcription Software
    Adobe Audition
    Amadeus Pro
    Trello
    Project Status Board — MacSparky
    GoogleDoc2Html
    GraphicConverter
    Adobe Spark
    Hazel
    ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store
    Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
    Carbon Copy Cloner
    iOS Access for All
    Textastic for iPad
    Marked 2
    Shortcuts Corner: Apple Frames for iPhone 12 and SE, Get Image Resolution, Encode Images to Base64, and Search Articles in Reeder - MacStories
    Voice Dream Reader
    ‎Seeing AI on the App Store
    ‎Microsoft Outlook on the App Store
    Paprika Recipe Manager for iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows
    581: “Work” Flows with Stephen and David Mar 28, 2021

    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.

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    Google Workspace

    The former G Suite, which was the former Google Apps.

    Spark Email Client
    A World Without Email, by Cal Newport - Amazon
    HEY - Email at its best, new from Basecamp
    Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
    Tone Detector - Grammarly
    Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM
    DEVONthink
    Hook – Find without searching
    Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM
    My Backup Strategy (2021 Update) – 512 Pixels
    Backup 2021 — MacSparky
    Why I'm Leaning Obsidian — MacSparky
    Obsidian
    Trello
    GitHub
    Airtable
    Project Status Board — MacSparky
    OmniGraffle - The Omni Group
    OmniGraffle's Presentation Mode
    Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM
    MindNode
    Drafts
    Tot
    Byword
    1Writer
    Harvest
    FreshBooks
    Mac Power Users #574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks - Relay FM
    580: Twenty Years of OS X Mar 21, 2021

    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 week, Stephen and David reflect on two decades of their beloved platform.

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    ‎Aqua and Bondi on Apple Books
    Folklore.org: The Original Macintosh
    Flashback #6: The Be Computer Company - Relay FM
    Monday Note
    Apple Computer, Inc. Agrees to Acquire NeXT Software Inc.
    Amazon.com: Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
    Rhapsody System Architecture
    Mac OS X System Architecture
    Mac OS X DP3: Trial by Water | Ars Technica
    Macworld 2000: Steve Jobs drops the "i" in iCEO - YouTube
    Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels
    Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah – 512 Pixels
    Mac OS X 10.0 | Ars Technica
    Original Mac OS X Website
    Mac OS X 10.1 | Ars Technica
    XPostFacto - Wikipedia
    Finder in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther – 512 Pixels
    Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger – 512 Pixels
    Mac Power Users #557: Grading the Intel Era - Relay FM
    The Switch to Intel | iMore
    Dashboard – 512 Pixels
    Apple delays Leopard until October because of iPhone | Macworld
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    579: 30 Mac Apps for Under $30 Mar 14, 2021

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    578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley Mar 07, 2021

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    576: No Judgement Here Feb 21, 2021

    In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen.

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    575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa Feb 14, 2021

    John Siracusa joins Stephen and David to talk about the 2019 Mac Pro and what Apple silicon may mean for pro users. Then, John talks about his pair of Mac apps and what he wants out of the future of macOS.

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    574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks Feb 07, 2021

    This week, David and Stephen get back to the basics, and check on how calendars, contacts and tasks can be effectively managed across a range of devices and apps.

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    573: Rosemary Orchard Returns Jan 31, 2021

    The Queen of Automation drops by to talk about her current gear and use of Plex, as well as how she is using HomeKit and managing files.

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    572: iPhone & iPad Tips Jan 24, 2021

    As the iPhone and iPad have become more full-featured, the software that runs them has gotten more complex and powerful. This time, David and Stephen run though a whole bunch of their favorite ways to get more out of these devices.

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    571: Catching up with Jeff Richardson Jan 17, 2021

    Writer and lawyer Jeff Richardson returns to the show to update Stephen and David on how he's working at a 12.9-inch iPad Pro most of the time, even when needing to use Windows.

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    570: Mac Security Jan 10, 2021

    From the beginning, Mac OS X was designed with security and privacy in mind, but over the years Apple has worked to make both the Mac's software and hardware more even more so. This week, Stephen and David cover what's what when it comes to Mac security.

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    569: Contextual Computing Jan 03, 2021

    This week, David walks Stephen through his concept of contextual computing, and why it's a lot easier to get started with than it sounds.

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    568: Looking Toward 2021 Dec 27, 2020

    At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and David take some time to reflect on what it's meant for an Apple user, and what they'd like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech.

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    567: The M1 Honeymoon Continues Dec 20, 2020

    In this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards.

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    566: Paperless Strikes Back Dec 13, 2020

    Stephen and David talk through paperless tools, apps, and workflows in 2020. Also, David's released his new Paperless Field Guide.

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    565: The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide Dec 06, 2020

    If you're shopping for a nerd in your life, David and Stephen are here to help.

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    564: Taking Pictures and Enriching Lives with Austin Mann Nov 29, 2020

    David and Stephen talk with photographer Austin Mann about his work and his annual iPhone camera reviews, including what sets the iPhone 12 Pro Max apart from Apple's other new phones.

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    563: macOS Big Sur Nov 22, 2020

    macOS Big Sur brings with it a new design and updated features. This week, Stephen and David wade in to macOS 11, before giving their impressions of the M1-powered MacBook Air.

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    562: The First Apple Silicon Macs Nov 15, 2020

    This week, David and Stephen are joined by Kurt Knight, Senior Director, Platform Product Marketing at Apple to talk about the M1 chip and macOS Big Sur. After that, the guys talk about this first wave of new Macs.

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    561: iPad Check-In with Federico Viticci Nov 08, 2020

    MacStories Founder Federico Viticci joins David to talk about the iPad and its ecosystem of apps for power users. As the iPad itself becomes more capable, what users can do with it continues to expand, but as the guys discuss, there are still pain points.

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    560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin Nov 01, 2020

    Stephen and David are joined by Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist, author and developer of the Mac app Hook. He explains how we typically gather, process and use data, and how our computing devices can assist — and detract — in that work.

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    559: Research Apps Oct 25, 2020

    A few new research applications have popped over the last year, joining some true Mac legends. To see what is what, David went on a quest, and has returned to share with Stephen the wisdom he gained while exploring.

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    558: Apple Hardware Season, with Zac Hall Oct 18, 2020

    Zac Hall from 9to5Mac and Space Explored joins David and Stephen to talk about the state of the Apple Watch's software and hardware, as well as Apple's new iPhones.

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    Liftoff - Relay FM
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    ‎Rapid Unscheduled Discussions on Apple Podcasts
    Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover - NASA Mars
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    GoPro – Action Cameras, 360 Camera + Accessories
    Insta360 | Action Cameras | 360 Cameras | VR Cameras
    A Few Thoughts Following Today’s Apple Event — MacSparky
    HomePod mini - Apple
    Apple’s new ‘Intercom’ feature will let you shout across your Apple devices | TechCrunch
    Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G - Apple
    iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs iPhone 12 mini - Apple
    Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G - Apple
    MagSafe Returns – 512 Pixels
    Big Phone / Small Phone - Hardware - MPU Talk
    557: Grading the Intel Era Oct 11, 2020

    With Apple Silicon Macs coming soon, Stephen plays a montage for David that recaps the Intel era, featuring its highs and lows.

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    "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories
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    Apple Unveils New Mac Pro Featuring Quad 64-bit Xeon Processors - Apple
    Apple Introduces MacBook Air—The World’s Thinnest Notebook - Apple
    Steve Jobs introduces original MacBook Air - Macworld SF (2008)
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    556: Video Conferencing Deep Dive, with Liana Lehua Oct 04, 2020

    Liana Lehua joins in this week to share the best workflows and gear for improving video conferencing and home audio and video. Liana and David also discuss business apps, widgets, and revisit the iPad vs. MacBook question.

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    555: iOS 14 Extravaganza Sep 27, 2020

    iOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy and a lot more. This week, David and Stephen review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of these features farther in the future.

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    How to use Widgetsmith for iOS 14 home screen widgets - 9to5Mac
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    554: Read-it-later Services Sep 20, 2020

    Read-it-later services can be a great way to save and enjoy an article later, away from the noise of social media or an overflowing RSS client. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of the popular choices, and how to keep them from becoming just another thing to check. Then, a recap of Apple’s recent media event.

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    iPad Air - Apple
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    Buy Apple Watch Series 6 Bands - Apple
    Apple Watch - Compare Models - Apple
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    553: Sparky's Wrong ... Again Sep 13, 2020

    On this feedback episode, Stephen and David talk more about HomeKit, Dropbox, photo management and much, much more.

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    Transmit 5
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    Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support
    Apple Collection – 512 Pixels
    TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit
    Here's why you should probably charge your MacBook Pro using the ports on its right side | iMore
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    Automators #42: Toolbox Pro with Alex Hay - Relay FM
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    Streaks — The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iOS.
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    552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent Sep 06, 2020

    Since its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend what Apple allows it to do in its default app.

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    How HomeKit's software authentication works | iMore
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    Hue Play HDMI Sync Box
    Sync Hue Lights With Your TV/PS4/Xbox - Mikah on YouTube
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    August Smart Locks
    Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock with Apple HomeKit Technology | Kwikset
    Yale Assure SL review, or: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace the Smart Lock – Six Colors
    Best HomeKit Garage Door Openers in 2020 | iMore
    SmartThermostat ecobee
    Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera
    eufy Security Cameras
    Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support
    Differences Between eufyCam Models
    HomeCam for HomeKit
    HomeRun for HomeKit
    Home+ for HomeKit Automation
    Home+ Automation Details
    Nanoleaf Canvas : Nanoleaf.me
    Homebridge
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    Hoobs
    Starling Home Hub
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    551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger Aug 30, 2020

    David and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes Frozen, Muppets Most Wanted, The Avengers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and more. He shares his setup, which includes multiple Macs networked together, numerous music applications and (eventually) a full-blown orchestra.

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    Music creation software: Cubase | Steinberg
    The Macintosh Clones | Low End Mac
    Vienna Ensemble Pro - Vienna Symphonic Library
    Apple Mac Pro review (2013) - The Verge
    Thunderbay 4 Mini - OWC Digital
    Metagrid
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    Write scores with Dorico | Steinberg
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    SlimBlade™ Trackball | Kensington
    550: The World of RSS Aug 23, 2020

    RSS can bring news, blog posts and even podcasts to you, without needing to visit a bunch of different website. This week, Stephen and David talk about the rise of numerous RSS services and apps they've seen over the last few years, and share how this web technology makes their lives better.

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    Feedbin email address.

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    NewsBlur
    Inoreader
    ‎Reeder 4 on the Mac App Store
    The Best RSS Reader for Mac - The Sweet Setup
    NetNewsWire: Free and Open Source RSS Reader for Mac and iOS
    ReadKit - Have all your reading in one place
    ‎Reeder 4 on the App Store
    Unread: An RSS Reader
    ‎NetNewsWire: RSS Reader on the App Store
    Unread: An RSS Reader
    Fiery Feeds
    ‎lire (Full-text RSS) on the App Store
    Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple News No Longer Supports RSS
    Publishing on Apple News - Apple Developer
    Stephen's "Inspect RSS Feed" Shortcut
    549: Brett Terpstra's New Robe Aug 16, 2020

    Brett Terpstra returns to the show to talk about the Touch Bar, regular expressions, Markdown and what Apple Silicon Macs will mean for macOS applications and utilities.

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    iTerm2 - macOS Terminal Replacement
    Developer Transition Kit (DTK) Specs
    Touché - Touch bar for everyone
    macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple
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    Use the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    ‎RoomScan Pro
    Regex 101
    ‎Patterns - The Regex App on the Mac App Store
    ‎RegExRX on the Mac App Store
    Automators #34: Getting Cozy with Regular Expressions - Relay FM
    An introduction to regular expressions – O’Reilly
    TextMate
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    RegExr Website
    ‎Expressions on the Mac App Store
    Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 13
    Hazel for Mac
    TextExpander
    Hook – Find without searching
    Get More out of Markdown – Hook
    Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com
    Firefox
    Workona | A better way to work in the browser
    Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS
    Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM
    MailMate
    Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com
    New in the Markdown Service Tools: in-place Markdown to RTF - BrettTerpstra.com
    nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes
    The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux) — Homebrew
    Here’s why Apple believes it’s an AI leader—and why it says critics have it all wrong | Ars Technica
    Karabiner
    Descript | Create podcasts, videos, and transcripts
    20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM
    DaVinci Resolve 16 | Blackmagic Design
    Affinity – Professional Creative Software
    Systematic
    Overtired
    Contextual Computing with Keyboard Maestro
    548: Jumping Into Markdown Aug 09, 2020

    From jotting quick notes to writing for the web, Markdown has become a very popular choice for formatting plain text. It's syntax is human-readable and easy to learn. This week, David and Stephen teach Markdown 101 covering the more complex things the language can do.

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    MultiMarkdown v6 Syntax Guide
    Markdown Tables Generator
    CommonMark Reference
    CriticMarkup
    Mastering Markdown · GitHub Guides
    Formatting Text | Slack
    Byword
    Drafts
    Ulysses
    Grammarly
    Marked 2
    Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com
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    BBEdit 13
    1Writer
    MarsEdit 4
    Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM
    Roam Research
    547: Of a Certain Age, with Jim Metzendorf Aug 02, 2020

    This week, the editor of Mac Power Users, Jim Metzendorf, talks to Stephen and David about his background in audio and photography, and how the gear and workflows have changed in those fields over the years.

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    ‎Concertino da camera for Alto Saxophone and 11 Instruments: I. Allegro con moto by Eugene Rousseau, Paul Kuentz & Paul Kuentz Chamber Orchestra on Apple Music
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    Sweetwater
    UA Audio Interfaces
    SM7B - Vocal Microphone
    Neumann TLM 103 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
    SHURE BETA® 87A
    NEUMANN KMS 105
    SHURE Beta 57A and Beta 58A Comparison
    What’s the Difference Between Dynamic and Condenser Microphones? – Musicians HQ
    What is Phantom Power & Why Do I Need It?
    Scarlett | Focusrite
    SM58® - Dynamic Vocal Microphone
    NEUMANN NDH 20 Headphones
    ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones || Audio-Technica
    MDR-7506 Professional Headphones - Sony Pro
    Sennheiser HD 280 PRO – Professional Monitoring Headphones
    Audio recording and editing software | Adobe Audition
    Logic Pro - Apple
    Dithering
    iZotope RX 7 Overview
    Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS
    Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing
    GarageBand for Mac - Apple
    Audacity
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    Levelator Lives — MacSparky
    Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast
    Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM
    Kodak DCS - Wikipedia
    ‎Adobe Lightroom for iPad on the App Store
    Astropad Studio | Turn your iPad into a professional drawing tablet
    Pixelmator Photo
    Affinity Photo for iPad – Real Photo Editing for iPad
    Final Cut Pro X - Apple
    forScore
    Spitfire Audio Summer Sale
    Roland - Aerophone AE-10 | Digital Wind Instrument
    FreshBooks
    Microsoft OneNote
    Guest Post: Markdown is the new Word 5.1 – 512 Pixels
    Edovia - Screens
    Markdown Linker for Safari
    Daring Fireball: Markdown Web Dingus
    Luna Display
    Downie
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    546: The Best Listeners Jul 26, 2020

    On this feedback show, David and Stephen go through some listener email, revisit notes apps and discuss remote troubleshooting iOS devices.

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    StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South
    Use tvOS Control Center - Apple Support
    A Mac-based miracle - All this
    Safari Web Extensions | Apple Developer Documentation
    Amazon.com: Zoom H1n Portable Recorder
    Record audio in QuickTime Player on Mac - Apple Support
    Mac Power Users #534: The Business of Emoji, with Jeremy Burge - Relay FM
    First Look: New Emojis Coming to iOS in 2020
    Share screens using Messages on Mac - Apple Support
    How to screen share w/ iPhone, iPad, Mac plus remote control - 9to5Mac
    TeamViewer: iOS screen sharing for remotely supporting iPhone and iPadShare the screen of an iPhone or iPad for remote support of Apple devices
    iOS Screen Sharing – Zoom Help Center
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    545: State of the Apple Watch Jul 19, 2020

    The Apple Watch has undergone massive changes since its introduction in 2014. This week, Stephen and David review some of that history, then launch into a conversation of the platform's strengths and weaknesses and how they use their Watches.

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    Review: Three Months of Apple Watch – 512 Pixels
    Flashback #10: Pebble - Relay FM
    World's most spoiled dog scores two Apple Watch Editions | Cult of Mac
    Fluoroelastomer - Wikipedia
    Apple Watch Bands - Apple
    Review: Clockwork Synergy NATO Apple Watch Band – 512 Pixels
    Building Custom Apple Watch Faces — MacSparky
    The Weird World of Apple Watch Workout Artwork – 512 Pixels
    Add an Alarm on Apple Watch - Apple Support
    Mac Power Users #494: Our Home Offices - Relay FM
    544: The Notes Roundup Jul 12, 2020

    The market for note taking applications is huge. There are options that just deal in plain-text, apps that serve as "everything buckets," and still others focused on automation. This week, David and Stephen cover some of the better options out there and share how they keep up with various bits of digital information in their lives.

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    Drafts | Where Text Starts
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    Private Markdown Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Bear App
    OneNote, digital note taking app - Office
    App developer Circus Ponies calls it quits | Macworld
    Tot • Your tiny text companion
    Best Note Taking App - Organize Your Notes with Evernote
    Reinvented Software - Keep It for Mac
    Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.
    Airtable
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    How to Take Smart Notes | Zettelkasten Method in Roam Research - YouTube
    Focused #103: Systems & Challenges - Relay FM
    GoodNotes Homepage
    Notability by Ginger Labs
    543: A Developer's Summer, with Underscore David Smith Jul 05, 2020

    This week, Underscore David Smith joins the show to talk about what life as a developer is like between WWDC and the fall when new versions of Apple's operating system ship.

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    ‎CalZones on the App Store
    ‎Workouts++ on the App Store
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    Feed Wrangler
    The Gentlest of Sherlockings - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer
    Sherlock (software) - Wikipedia
    watchOS 7 adds significant personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch - Apple
    What's Great (and Not So Great) in watchOS 7 Sleep Tracking – The Sweet Setup
    How the Apple Watch tracks sleep -- and why - CNET
    The unofficial WWDC app for macOS
    Swift Playgrounds - Apple
    ‎Soulver 2 on the Mac App Store
    ‎Overcast on the App Store
    youtube-dl
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    iTubeDownloader
    Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m) - Apple
    Underscore's Charging Station
    542: Beta Tales Jun 28, 2020

    It's beta season, and David and Stephen have reported for duty with reports of new features and general thoughts on macOS Big Sur, iOS and iPadOS 14 as well as watchOS 7. Plus, a brief announcement about something coming in July.

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    Give Us Your Beta Questions and Experiences! - MPU Talk
    Every Default macOS Wallpaper – 512 Pixels
    What’s New in macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer
    iPadOS 14 introduces new features designed specifically for iPad - Apple
    Steven Sinofsky's Twitter Thread
    iOS 14 Preview - Apple
    David's iOS 14 iPhone
    New iOS 14 feature lets the iPhone alert you if it hears sounds like a doorbell or fire alarm - The Verge
    Using the iOS 14 Back Tap with the iPhone Camera and Flashlight - YouTube
    watchOS 7 Preview - Apple
    Home | Dark Noise
    Automators - Relay FM
    541: WWDC 2020 Jun 23, 2020

    Recorded just a few hours after the WWDC keynote, Stephen and David share their reactions to iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and the Mac's transition to Apple-designed processors.

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    iPadOS Preview - Apple
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    The Weird World of Apple Watch Workout Artwork – 512 Pixels
    ‎Sleep++ on the App Store
    macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple
    Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels
    Windows Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Azure
    Universal App Quick Start Program - Apple Developer
    "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories
    540: Subroutine in the Brain Jun 14, 2020

    On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk more about email and working from home, but also get into what it takes to make a MacSparky Field Guide and some weird problems they've recently encountered with their tech.

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    MacSparky Field Guides
    Airtable
    Video Editing and Screen Recording Software
    Teachable
    ConvertKit
    Daring Fireball: Head-to-Head Comparison of iPhone vs. Pixel in Voice to Text Transcription
    James Cham on Twitter: "I don't think that people appreciate how different the voice to text experience on a Pixel is from an iPhone..." - Twitter
    Comparing macOS Voice to Text with Dragon for Mac - MacSparky on YouTube
    How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support
    MailMate
    MailMate Review - canion.me
    ‎Microsoft Outlook on the App Store
    SaneBox
    Pastel on the App Store
    DEVONthink
    Notion
    ‎Dark Noise on the App Store
    539: Back to Email Jun 07, 2020

    David has finally roped Stephen into talking about email. Topics include email services, apps and strategies. Later in the show, they are joined by Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley to hear about two specific apps they use every day.

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    Hover Email
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    iCloud
    Silent email filtering makes iCloud an unreliable option | Macworld
    Mac Power Users #469: Running a Business with G Suite - Relay FM
    Mailplane
    Airmail
    Spark
    ‎Microsoft Outlook
    Improved AppleScript to Automatically Insert Recipient's Name in Apple Mail using TextExpander — MacSparky
    SaneBox
    A Case Study in Phishing — MacSparky
    Edison Mail Sync Bug Allowing Access to Other Users' Email Accounts [Updated] - MacRumors
    538: I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson May 31, 2020

    PCalc developer James Thomson joins David and Stephen to talk about his background with the Mac, and what it take to build and maintain the same application over multiple decades.

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    James Thomson (@jamesthomson) / Twitter
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    PCalc for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch
    Commodore 64 - Wikipedia
    BBC Micro - Wikipedia
    Interactive fiction - Wikipedia
    Atari ST - Wikipedia
    Macintosh Classic - Wikipedia
    Copland (operating system) - Wikipedia
    The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels
    The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels
    How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook
    30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica
    PCalc's Origin Story
    PCalc Version History
    Apple Asks PCalc Developer to Remove iOS 8 Widget - MacStories
    PCalc for Apple TV
    PCalc's Delightfully Insane About Screen - MacStories
    An Illustrated History of Easter Eggs – James Thomson at Hacking with Swift Live 2019 - YouTube
    Dice by PCalc
    Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable
    "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories
    BBEdit
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Xcode - Apple Developer
    Blender
    Basilisk II
    SheepShaver
    VMware Fusion
    Logic Pro
    Main_MiSTer Wiki
    Main_MiSTer Wiki - Why FPGA?
    Photos Field Guide (2nd Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides
    537: The Photos Field Guide and Apple Photos May 24, 2020

    From the early days of iPhoto to now, with Photos.app and iCloud, Apple has offered increasingly-robust photo management tools for its users. This episode, David and Stephen walk through the features and tools you should know about.

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    Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support
    The History of Aperture - MacStories
    HoudahGeo — Geocode & Geotag. Add Locations to Apple Photos
    Enjoy your Memories in Photos - Apple Support
    Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
    Get help with missing photos - Apple Support
    How to use the Photos library repair tool - Apple Support
    536: Our Bags May 17, 2020

    A nerd's bag can say a lot about them. This week, David and Stephen empty theirs to talk through their choices and how they've changed over the years.

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    Synik 30 Backpack – TOM BIHN
    Snake Charmer - Electronics Pouch – TOM BIHN
    Handy Little Thing (HLT) Organizer Pouch – TOM BIHN
    TOM BIHN Strap Keepers
    Staad Laptop Backpack
    Daylight Briefcase - Briefcases - Every Day Carry – TOM BIHN
    Customize Your Everything Market Bag | Apolis®
    DSLR Sling Pack – Incase.com
    Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Official Site
    Air Porter Carry-On Bag
    Monoprice Apple MFi Certified USB to Micro USB + USB Type-C + Lightning 3 in 1 Charge & Sync Cable, 3ft Black - Monoprice.com
    Kindle Oasis
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
    Identifying Apple Adapters by Touch - YouTube
    USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch
    Glif – Studio Neat
    Heroclip® Carabiner Hook Clip | Hang Anything, Anywhere
    Matador Mini Pocket Blanket | REI Co-op
    Amazon.com | To-Go Ware Bamboo Travel Utensils
    Amazon.com: Magnetic Foldable Pill Box Case (2 Pack)
    GoToob+ — humangear
    Flipside Wallets New RFID Blocking Flipside Wallet
    Micra Multi-Tool | Leatherman
    Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners | Field Notes
    Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Blue Ink | JetPens
    Circa® Bomber Jacket Leather Foldover Notebook - Leather Notebook - Levenger
    Amazon.com : Rhodia Head Stapled Pad, No18 A4, Dot - Black : Arts And Crafts Supplies : Office Products
    Platinum #3776 Celluloid Fountain Pen – Midnight Blue – The Nibsmith
    Amazon.com: SOG Twitch II Folding Knife Pocket Knife
    How I Modded the Silicone Tips of AirPods Pro with a Memory Foam Layer - MacStories
    Nik's Minimalist Wallets – TOM BIHN
    535: State of the Platform: Apple Services May 10, 2020

    From iCloud to Apple TV+, Apple's range of services is broader then ever, but how do they all stack up? Is this shift to services changed how users should view the company?

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    Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools | iMore
    MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels
    Apple - Support - System Status
    Omni Sync Server
    iCloud - Apple
    Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay FM
    Drew Houston of Dropbox remembers meeting Apple's Steve Jobs - Business Insider
    iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support
    On Backup.app – 512 Pixels
    Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS
    Apple Music - Apple
    Apple TV+ - Apple
    Apple News - Apple
    Apple Arcade - Apple
    Apple Q2 2020 results: $58B revenue, but no guidance - Six Colors
    Apple Updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels
    13-inch MacBook Pro Updated - Hardware - MPU Talk
    BongoTies
    534: The Business of Emoji, with Jeremy Burge May 03, 2020

    Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge joins David and Stephen to talk about emoji, how they're made and why they've found such huge success. Then, he explains how tech needs change when one lives on a ⛵.

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    📙 Emojipedia — 😃 Home of Emoji Meanings 💁👌🎍😍
    🙋 Emojipedia FAQ
    Google I/O Opens With Emoji Apology 🍔
    📅 World Emoji Day — July 17
    📅 World Emoji Day FAQ — World Emoji Day
    😍 First Look: All 117 New Emojis for 2020 - YouTube
    Emoji Version 13.0 List
    A Better Finder Rename
    Retrobatch
    Canals of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
    Making an Emoji - Welcome to Macintosh
    Apple And The (Water) Gun Emoji
    🥴 Woozy Face Emoji
    🤪 Grinning Face with One Large and One Small Eye Emoji / Zany Face
    Chinese iPhones Won't Show This Emoji
    🍏 Apple Emoji List — Emojis for iPhone, iPad and macOS
    🌯 Burrito Emoji
    🐚 Spiral Shell Emoji
    Microsoft Emoji List — Emojis for Windows 10
    Use stickers with iMessage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Kaleidoscope
    FollowMee GPS Tracker
    Jermey’s Recommended 12v Power Adapter
    Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) • Instagram photos and videos
    533: Feeling Frisky with my Money Apr 26, 2020

    On this feedback episode, David shares some about an upcoming studio move, and Stephen talks about recent experimentation with a teleprompter. Also on the docket: connected home cameras, more on working from home and the iPhone SE.

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    MPU 530: Working From Home - Episodes - MPU Talk
    Zoom Blog
    Canary
    Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support
    HomeKit Secure Video is Buggy and Frustrating – 512 Pixels
    Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera
    eufy Cameras
    Nest Cameras - Indoor and Outdoor Security Cameras
    Using Ancient Apple Displays with the 2019 Mac Pro - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    Flashback - Relay FM
    Onetakeonly Pad Prompter for 15mm Rigs 147002 B&H Photo Video
    PromptSmart Pro
    Apple’s Magic Keyboard Review: Laptop class typing comes to iPad Pro | TechCrunch
    Studio — MacSparky
    DraftTable - Professional iPad Pro Stand | ElevationLab
    iPhone SE - Apple
    The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple's Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play - MacStories
    Share screens using Messages on Mac - Apple Support
    Keep a Reading List in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
    Raindrop.io — All-in-one bookmark manager
    My Must-Have Apps, 2019 Edition - MacStories
    532: BetterTouchTool Apr 19, 2020

    BetterTouchTool takes a Mac's input devices and turns them into automation triggers. It can transform the Touch Bar into a customized set of tools and make a Trackpad or Mouse much more powerful. This week Stephen and David dive into this utility and what it can do.

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    Use trackpad and mouse gestures on Mac - Apple Support
    BetterTouchTool - folivora.ai

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    BTT Documentation
    BetterTouchTool Community
    Siri Remote - Apple
    BetterSnapTool - folivora.ai
    BTT Remote - folivora.ai
    BetterTouchTool Tricks - MPU Talk
    531: Teaching with GoodNotes, with David MacDonald Apr 12, 2020

    Dr. David MacDonald is a musician and professor with a unique way of using the iPad, Apple TV and GoodNotes together to engage and equip his students.

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    David MacDonald – composer
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    davemacdo | SoundCloud
    David MacDonald - YouTube
    This Page Left Intentionally Useless
    ‎Possessions on the App Store
    iOS 14 Could Offer Home Screen Widgets, Wallpaper Customizations - MacRumors
    iOS 14 Leaks: List View for Apps, Settings App May Support Custom Wallpaper Packs, New Apple TV Remote, and More - MacRumors
    Microsoft Surface Studio 2
    John Williams - Wikipedia
    The Pen Addict - Relay FM
    Dropbox
    GoodNotes
    Using Custom GoodNotes Templates - The Sweet Setup
    GoodReader
    GoodNotes Auto-backup
    Ulysses
    AirPlay - Apple
    Blackboard
    Noodlesoft – Hazel
    Renamer on Setapp
    Logic Pro X - Apple
    Buy Pro Apps Bundle for Education - Education - Apple
    ComposerCloud X Sound Data
    Sibelius
    Dorico Pro
    Finale
    Musescore
    Notion for iOS | PreSonus
    GarageBand for iOS - Apple
    Affinity – Professional Creative Software
    Bandcamp
    Plex
    nkoda
    530: Working From Home Apr 05, 2020

    All of a sudden, many people are working from their homes for the first time. This week, Stephen and David tap into their combined decade of experience to share some of what has worked well for them at home.

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    Focused #96: Working From Home
    Slack
    Microsoft Teams
    Zoom
    Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues - The Verge
    10 Zoom alternatives for more secure, cross-platform video calls - 9to5Mac
    The best alternatives to Zoom for videoconferencing - The Verge
    Cisco Webex
    Skype
    AirPods - Apple
    BlueParrott Wireless Headsets
    Ecamm Live
    OBS
    Logitech-Owned Streamlabs Expands Streaming Software to Mac - MacRumors

    After recording this episode, Logitech announced Streamlabs for the Mac, which is an alternative to OBS and Ecamm live.

    Stream Deck
    ScreenFlow
    Amazon.com: Logitech 1080p HD Pro Webcam C920
    Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB Microphone
    Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    ‎Google Duo on the App Store
    ‎Dark Noise on the App Store
    Quip
    Mac Power Users #527: Dictation and Text Capture - Relay FM
    Day One
    HomePod - Apple
    How to use Handoff with HomePod | iMore
    How to make remote work, work: tips from 1Password
    Jack Ryan - Season 1 | Prime Video
    Hyperdrive (American TV series) - Wikipedia
    Dickinson on Apple TV+
    Star Trek: Picard (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access
    Two Spies Game
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch
    King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
    Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
    529: State of the Mac Mar 29, 2020

    For many of us, the Mac is the center of our computing lives, and it's no secret the Mac has had its up and downs over the last decade. This week, David and Stephen discuss the current hardware and software that makes up our beloved computing platform. As a bonus segment at the end, they talk about the 2020 iPad Pros.

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    Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels
    Use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Focused - Working From Home
    Mac - Apple
    2020 MacBook Air review: No news is good news - Six Colors
    Daring Fireball: The 2020 MacBook Air
    Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM
    Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels
    Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels
    Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support
    Moom · Many Tricks
    Fun With Charts: The pace of macOS updates - Six Colors
    A full history of macOS (OS X) release dates and rates | The Robservatory
    Default Folder X
    Audio Hijack
    Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 13
    Transmit 5
    CleanMyMac X
    Logic Pro X - Apple
    Final Cut Pro X - Apple
    Call Recorder for Skype
    Noodlesoft – Hazel
    Keyboard Maestro
    Apple event - Wikipedia
    Automator User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
    Introduction to AppleScript Language Guide
    Mac Power Users #513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees - Relay FM
    Everything you need to know about app notarization in macOS Catalina - AppleToolBox
    13" 2-in-1 Comparison - Sara Dietschy on YouTube
    Dr. Drang, on the new iPad Keyboard
    Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS - Apple
    The iMac G4 - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    528: The Merlin Awakens Mar 22, 2020

    MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more.

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    Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann
    5by5 | Back to Work
    Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM
    🦎 Bando (@BandoManndo) / Twitter

    Merlin's Bearded Dragon.

    Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
    BetterTouchTool
    Mmmmmm, MacBook Rumors – 512 Pixels
    MacRumors Buyer's Guide
    Philips Hue
    IFTTT: Every thing works better together
    Shortcut that lets you ask Siri what aircraft is flying overhead - Shortcuts on Reddit
    The Icon Garden Podcast
    Gyroscope
    Daring Fireball: Markdown
    TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac
    nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com
    ‎Editorial on the App Store
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    Using Drafts 5 Taskpaper with OmniFocus – Rosemary Orchard
    Tot • Your tiny text companion
    Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers
    Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com
    Estimote iBeacons
    Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FM
    4K YouTube on Apple TV
    Plex
    HomePod - Apple
    About Siri Suggestions on iPhone - Apple Support
    Voyager - The Golden Record
    527: Dictation and Text Capture Mar 15, 2020

    Much of computing revolves around writing and text input, but most of us don't think about how to make that process more productive. This week, David and Stephen explore tools and techniques that make text easier to work with.

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    512 Pixels Shirts & Stickers
    Scrivener | Literature & Latte
    Ulysses
    The Lisa - MacStories
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    Google Docs
    Quip
    Tot • Your tiny text companion
    Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Daring Fireball: Markdown
    To come (publishing) - Wikipedia
    Copy and Paste Text on a Mac - Apple Support
    TextExpander – Communicate Smarter
    Keyboard Maestro 9.0.5: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
    Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM
    Dragon Speech Recognition
    MacSpeech Dictate - Wikipedia
    Dictate your messages and documents on Mac - Apple Support
    Use Voice Control on your Mac - Apple Support
    Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support
    Dragon Anywhere
    Just Press Record
    Day One
    Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM
    Ada Dictation by Blueshift
    Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode
    Grammarly
    PopClip for Mac
    TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup
    Text Case
    Clean Text for iPhone and iPad | Apimac
    Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS
    Eternal Storms Software - Yoink for Mac and iPad
    526: I Don’t Aspire to Anything Else Mar 08, 2020

    It's feedback time! David celebrates his 5th year of being independent, while Stephen has settled on an application to manage his tech history research. Then, more on Do Not Disturb and a whole bunch of listener questions.

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    Risky Business — MacSparky
    Five Years — MacSparky
    Mac Power Users #272: Mac Based Small Business - Relay FM
    Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
    The Basecamp Podcast
    Automators - Relay FM
    Zapier
    OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini 0GB Storage Enclosure
    StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South
    KeyCue - find, remember, and learn menu shortcuts
    Irradiated Software - Labs - Beta Tested
    Amazon.com: 1000 Years Archival Verbatim M-Disc
    Voice Passwords on Mac OS - YouTube
    Movies Anywhere
    Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support
    Moom
    Keyboard Maestro Window Management - YouTube
    Flashback - Relay FM
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Evernote
    DEVONtechnologies
    ‎DEVONthink To Go on the App Store
    Plain Text, Rich Text, Formatted Note, or Markdown? - DEVONthink - DEVONtechnologies Community
    DEVONthink Editions
    How to use Do Not Disturb While Driving - Apple Support
    iOS - CarPlay - Apple
    Snazzy Labs - YouTube
    Onetakeonly Pad Prompter for
    PromptSmart
    Tot – 512 Pixels
    Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard
    Logitech MX Master 3
    525: Workflows with David Wain Mar 01, 2020

    Writer and director David Wain returns to the show to share how his creative process has changed over the years, and walks Stephen and David through the steps of making a show like Medical Police.

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    David Wain - IMDb
    Medical Police (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb
    Childrens Hospital (TV Series 2008–2016) - IMDb
    Movie Director Taika Waititi Tells Apple to 'Fix Those Keyboards' at Oscars - MacRumors
    Use global keyboard shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support
    ‎Procreate on the App Store
    ‎RecUp - Record to the Cloud on the App Store
    Screenwriting Software | Final Draft®
    Google Docs
    Fountain | A markup language for screenwriting.
    WriterDuet | Professional Screenwriting Software You'll Love
    Where work happens | Slack
    ‎Artemis Pro on the App Store
    Papyrus - SNL - YouTube
    Avid - Technology and tools that empower media creators
    Pro Tools - Music Software - Avid
    Final Cut Pro X - Apple
    Musicnotes.com
    Camera Lucida on the App Store
    The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS
    Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
    Todoist: The to do list to organize work & life
    nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes
    ‎Marco Polo - Stay In Touch on the App Store
    MPU Talk
    524: Photographing the Stars, with Andrew Burwell Feb 23, 2020

    The stars and planets are within sight, given the right hardware and software. Andrew Burwell has been honing his astrophotography skills, using Apple products to produce some amazing images of our universe.

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    Flashback - Relay FM

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    Mac Observatory
    Mac Observatory (@macobservatory) • Instagram photos and videos
    Andrew Burwell (@mac_observatory) / Twitter
    Liftoff - Relay FM
    Hubble Space Telescope | NASA
    Light Pollution Map
    The 2017 iMac Pro Astrophotography Processing Workstation — Mac Observatory
    Getting Started with Astrophotography on the Mac — Mac Observatory
    iMac Pro - Apple
    2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 | LaCie US
    Observatory - Your personal astronomical image library
    iPhone & iPad Astronomy Software — MAC OBSERVATORY
    ‎Observer Pro - Astronomy Planner on the App Store
    Celestron EdgeHD 11 — MAC OBSERVATORY
    Star Walk 2
    Mac Astronomy Software — Mac Observatory
    Astro Pixel Processor
    PixInsight — Pleiades Astrophoto
    CosmoQuest Citizen Scientists Help Map Asteroid Bennu
    Downloading Hubble Data | The Planetary Society
    JunoCam | Mission Juno
    Detect exoplanets by yourself with the cheapest equipment - CCD/CMOS Astro Camera Imaging & Processing - Cloudy Nights
    SkySafari 6 | Professional Astronomy Telescope Control Software for Mac OS X
    The KDE Education Project - KStars
    CloudMakers - AstroDSLR
    CloudMakers - AstroGuider
    Cloudy Nights Home
    AstroBin
    523: State of the iPad Feb 16, 2020

    In the last decade, the iPad has gone from a brand-new device into a wide-reaching line of products that meet the needs of a range of users. This week, Stephen and David talk about the current state of the platform, and how it fits in with the iPhone and Mac.

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    Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
    Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson — Amazon
    Daring Fireball: The Tablet
    Daring Fireball: Tablet Musings
    Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    Keynote - Apple
    Scrivener | Literature & Latte
    iPad at Work: David Sparks, Merlin Mann: Amazon.com
    Live from Apple's 'Back to the Mac' event | Engadget
    iPad - Compare Models - Apple
    Apple Pencil - Apple
    Smart Keyboard - Apple
    Cases for iPad — iOgrapher
    Brydge - Award Winning Wireless Keyboards
    Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors
    A Fix for iPad Multitasking - MacStories
    Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support
    ‎LiquidText on the App Store
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    GoodNotes
    ‎Linea Sketch on the App Store
    Concepts App • Infinite, Flexible Sketching
    ‎Logic Remote on the App Store
    Pixelmator Photo
    Affinity Photo for iPad
    ‎LumaFusion on the App Store
    Filmic Pro Mobile Video
    ‎Procreate on the App Store
    Ferrite Recording Studio
    Microsoft Office for iOS
    ‎TrialPad on the App Store
    Hero's journey - Wikipedia
    MPU Talk
    522: iCloud Family Sharing Feb 09, 2020

    Family Sharing means that up to six people can share purchases, media and other Apple services. This week, David and Stephen walk through the features, how to set it up and the possible pitfalls of this Apple service.

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    Family Sharing - Apple
    Family Sharing - Apple Support
    Buy more iCloud storage - Apple Support
    Share App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing - Apple Support
    Get an Apple Music family subscription - Apple Support
    Change your subscription plan - Apple Support
    Spotify Family
    Use Shared Albums in Photos - Apple Support
    Share your location with your family - Apple Support
    What types of content can I share with my family using purchase sharing? - Apple Support
    Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support
    Use your own Apple ID for Family Sharing - Apple Support
    Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support
    Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support
    Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy - Apple Support
    Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    521: Taming Notifications Feb 02, 2020

    From messages and emails to sports scores and social media, our devices generate all sorts of notifications. This week, we discuss how to weed the garden and tame the madness.

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    Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Use mailboxes to organize email on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Keep track of events in Calendar on iPhone - Apple Support
    Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
    Use Notifications on your Mac - Apple Support
    Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Notifications Thread - MPU Talk
    Pushcut - Smart notifications that trigger your automation
    Automators #38: Simon Leeb and Pushcut - Relay FM
    Focused #91: Information Overload - Relay FM
    Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    Fantastical Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
    520: Weather Apps & Gear Jan 26, 2020

    Gone are the days of waiting for the evening news to find out the weather for the next day. Now, weather data is accessible anywhere. This week, David and Stephen compare a bunch of different weather apps and services before picking their favorite.

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    Stephen's Screen of Weather Apps
    NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program
    Daring Fireball: AccuWeather Caught Sending User Location Data, Even When Location Sharing Is Off
    About the Weather app and icons on your iPhone and iPod touch - Apple Support
    ‎Dark Sky Weather on the App Store
    ‎Hello Weather on the App Store
    ‎Weather Up on the App Store
    ‎Snowflake Weather on the App Store
    ‎Weather Line on the App Store
    ‎NOAA Weather Radar Live on the App Store
    ‎Weather Underground on the App Store
    ‎Weather - The Weather Channel on the App Store
    ‎Storm - Weather radar & maps on the App Store
    ‎WeatherBug – Weather Forecast on the App Store
    ‎WeatherBug Elite on the App Store
    ‎MyShake on the App Store
    ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store
    ‎CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store
    CARROT Weather Support
    Smart Weather Station Indoor Outdoor | Netatmo
    Netatmo Weathermap
    My weather station - Six Colors
    Use the Dock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
    MPU Talk
    519: Workflows with Greg Pierce Jan 19, 2020

    Drafts developer Greg Pierce joins Stephen and David to talk about his move to an iMac, his development career and when it is time not to upgrade to a new device.

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    Greg Pierce (@agiletortoise) | Twitter
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    iMac Pro - Apple
    WWDC '99 Keynote Notes
    Zendesk
    QuickBooks
    UserLand Software - Wikipedia
    OmniOutliner for Mac
    Fantastical 2 for Mac
    x-callback-url
    Use x-callback-url with Shortcuts - Apple Support
    Fantastically Good Event Parser for Drafts 5 - Peter Davison-Reiber
    Things Parser 2.0 - Actions - Drafts Community
    TIP: Working with task/shopping lists in Drafts - Drafts Community
    Discourse - Civilized Discussion
    Drafts Community Forums
    Atlas Obscura
    Roadside America
    518: Technology in a War Zone, with Mark Hackett Jan 12, 2020

    Mark Hackett runs a small non-profit working in Sudan, named Operation Broken Silence. This week, he joins David and some other Hackett guy to talk about data management so far from home, the power of Apple's apps like Pages and his move to the iPad Pro.

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    Operation Broken Silence
    Why Sudan? - Operation Broken Silence
    obsilence.org (@OBSilence) | Twitter
    Operation Broken Silence - Facebook
    Operation Broken Silence (@obsilence) • Instagram
    The Black MacBook: Apple's Coolest Notebook - YouTube
    Backblaze
    Pages - Apple
    Example Annual Report (PDF)
    Google for Nonprofits
    Sony α7 III
    Project Loon
    Starlink
    Classy
    Slack
    517: State of the iPhone Jan 05, 2020

    The iPhone has become many people's primary device for many different types of tasks. On this episode, Stephen and David look at the current state of the hardware, software and services that make up Apple's most popular product.

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    A decade of podcasts: Top 10 best shows of the 2010s - 9to5Mac
    MPU on Apple Podcasts
    Original iPhone Website
    Apple Buys Chipmaker P.A. Semi For $278 Million - Business Insider
    Apple A13 - Wikipedia
    Apple A13 Benchmarked in Geekbench 5
    Performance & battery life : Apple iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro review
    iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support
    iPhone Battery Replacement - Official Apple Support
    Apple Platform Security Website
    David's Homescreen
    Helping Improve Apple Maps, One Demolished Baseball Stadium at a Time – 512 Pixels
    Reminders Isn’t for Me … Yet – 512 Pixels
    AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky
    Mac Power Users #511: 2019 Developer Roundtable - Relay FM
    MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels
    iCloud - Apple
    516: Looking Toward 2020 Dec 29, 2019

    David and Stephen review 2019, and the changes it brought to the Apple ecosystem before talking about their hopes for 2020.

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    Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - YouTube
    Stephen's Desk
    Stephen's Running Log of Mac Pro Changes
    Presonus Eris 4.5 Speakers
    Promise Pegasus J2i 8TB Internal Storage Enclosure for Mac Pro - Apple
    OWC Accelsior 4M2 SSD
    The Case of the Late-2012 iMacs - MacStories
    Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FM
    Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition
    Mac Power Users #513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees - Relay FM
    HomeKit Secure Video is a privacy win, but expect some missing features for now - 9to5Mac
    Call for 2020 Wishes - MPU Talk
    Our Watch Faces
    TripMode
    512 Pixels - YouTube
    MacSparky Video - YouTube
    MPU Forums
    515: Stephen Takes One for the Team Dec 22, 2019

    It's feedback time! David and Stephen revisit media management and external drives, then talk about David's 16-inch MacBook Pro, meditation apps and USB-C hubs. Then Stephen makes a confession, which David takes rather well.

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    Watch Free Movies & TV | Stream Smarter with Plex
    Mac Power Users #299: Plex - Relay FM
    Plex Subreddit
    Synology Inc.- Plus Series
    Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support
    Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM
    Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support
    OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini with USB-C
    Amazon.com: Samsung SSD 860 EVO
    Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 1TB
    TJ's Laptop Expansion
    Keyboard Maestro Field Guide - YouTube
    Notion for Research? - Software - MPU Talk
    BetterTouchTool
    Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard for Advanced Creativity & Productivity
    Apple History Library – 512 Pixels
    Bear
    Scrivener
    DEVONthink
    Notion
    Evernote
    ‎Headspace
    Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
    iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case
    StayGo USB-C Hub: First Impressions - MacStories
    StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South
    Amazon.com: Anker USB C Hub Adapter
    Promise Pegasus R4i 32TB RAID MPX Module for Mac Pro - Apple
    Promise Pegasus J2i 8TB Internal Storage Enclosure for Mac Pro - Apple
    MPU Talk
    Departures #1: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM
    514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter Dec 10, 2019

    David and Stephen interview Thomas Grove Carter, a video editor who has been using Final Cut Pro X on the 2019 Mac Pro with the Pro Display XDR. They talk about the power of the new machine, it's flexibility and how it unlocks new types of workflows for video editors.

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    Guest Starring:

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    Links and Show Notes:

    Thomas' workspace, complete with the 2019 Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR:

    Thomas Carter's Office

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    Thomas Grove Carter
    Thomas Grove Carter ✂️ (@thomasgcarter) / Twitter
    Thomas Grove Carter (@thomasgcarter) • Instagram
    Las Vegas SuperMeet: Cutting a Hit Music Video with Final Cut Pro X with Thomas Grove Carter - YouTube
    Trim Editing
    Trim's Office Space
    One Professional's Look At The New MacBook Pro | HuffPost UK
    The Stalman Podcast 47: Edit Video Like a Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter
    Avid
    Final Cut Pro X - Apple
    Folklore.org: Saving Lives
    Amazon.com - Samsung T5 USB-C SSD
    Amazon.com - Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 SSD
    LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple
    Final Cut Pro Learning Path – Ripple Training
    Thomas Grove Carter: Final Cut Pro X - Editing at the Speed of Thought

    Check out 17:20 for additional details on Final Cut Pro X clip connections.

    Understanding Final Cut Pro X's Magnetic Timeline
    Create keyboard shortcuts for apps on Mac - Apple Support
    Jellyfish Server
    Archival Storage at Trim
    Frame.io
    MASV - Fast File Transfer Service
    Intelligent Assistance
    Lumberjack System
    Mac Pro - Apple
    Pro Display XDR - Apple
    513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees Dec 08, 2019

    Stephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future.

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    AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps
    Mac Catalyst - Bring Your iPad App to Mac - Apple Developer
    Catalytic Converter – Three Letter Acronym
    ‎CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store
    Set up Find My on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices - Apple Support
    Stephen's Many Dice
    ‎PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the Mac App Store
    ‎Twitter on the Mac App Store
    Electron
    Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App
    ‎HCC Solitaire on the Mac App Store
    Mac Catalyst Isn't Only for Bringing iPad Apps to the Mac for the First Time - MacStories
    Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) / Twitter
    ‎Fiery Feeds: RSS Reader on the Mac App Store
    ‎lire on the Mac App Store
    ‎LookUp: English Dictionary on the Mac App Store
    Designing LookUp for macOS - LookUp Design - Medium
    ‎GoodNotes 5 on the Mac App Store
    Xcode - SwiftUI - Apple Developer
    Mac Power Users #511: 2019 Developer Roundtable - Relay FM
    Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch
    GameClub - a new way to play!
    ‎GameClub - a new way to play! on the App Store
    Apple Arcade - Apple
    Apple Hits Restart on Game Controller Support - MacStories
    MusicHarbor
    GNARBOX – Rugged backup device for your camera
    Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard
    512 Pixels - YouTube
    512: Ask the Genius Dec 01, 2019

    Stephen steps behind the Genius Bar — or into the Genius Grove, as it were — to provide tips for troubleshooting Macs, iOS device and iCloud. Then, he and David talk about the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and how someone should prioritize features when buying a new computer.

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    MPU 511: 2019 Developer Roundtable
    512 Pixels
    512 Pixels - YouTube
    Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service - Apple
    How Steve Jobs influenced Pixar's main campus building | Engadget
    Stephen's Broken iMac Glass Photo
    Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
    Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support
    How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support
    DiskMaker X
    Reset NVRAM or PRAM on Mac - Apple Support
    Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support
    Repair a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support
    Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support
    Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
    Restart your iPad - Apple Support
    How to restart your Apple TV - Apple Support
    Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
    How to clean your iPhone's charging port | iMore
    Apple - Support - System Status
    Set up rules to filter email in Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support
    Locate a device in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com - Apple Support
    AppleCare Products - Mac - Apple
    Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
    Manage your Apple ID - Apple
    Find the serial number of your Apple product - Apple Support
    Apple AASP - Find Locations
    MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple
    MPU Forums
    511: 2019 Developer Roundtable Nov 24, 2019

    Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile and Dave Teare of AgileBits join David and Stephen to talk through Apple's year and the changes it brought for developers. Then, a conversation about app subscriptions, VC funding and more.

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    Guest Starring:

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    Dave Teare (@dteare) / Twitter
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    Ken Case (@kcase) / Twitter
    The Omni Group
    Greg Scown (@macgreg) / Twitter
    Smile
    Apple Unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels
    Mac Catalyst - Apple Developer
    SwiftUI - Apple Developer
    View, change, or cancel your subscriptions - Apple Support
    Setapp
    1Password partners with Accel for continued growth
    Visual Studio Code
    Terminal User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
    GoodNotes
    Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack
    Bear Notes
    Alfred
    Encrypt.me VPN
    Micro.blog
    510: The 2019 Holiday Gift Guide Nov 17, 2019

    It's that time again; the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide has returned.

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    The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net
    Wirecutter
    camelcamelcamel.com
    iStockNow
    Honey Privacy & Security Policy
    Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
    AirPods Pro - Apple
    AirPods - Apple
    Connected #268: Executive Spaghetti - Relay FM
    Brydge Keyboards
    Amazon.com: iClever Bluetooth Keyboard
    Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub Pro
    Logitech MX Anywhere 2s Multi-Device Wireless Mouse
    Amazon.com: WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
    Backblaze
    Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support
    Amazon.com: DJI Osmo Pocket
    Glif – Studio Neat
    Amazon.com: AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag
    Mac Power Users #506: iOS Accessories - Relay FM
    Amazon.com: Insta360 ONE X 360 Action Camera
    Amazon.com Insta360 P.BTHSSCM1 Bullet Time Bundle Handle and Selfie Stick
    iKlear
    Amazon.com: Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
    How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support
    Amazon.com: Timeskey NFC Stickers
    Stream Deck | elgato.com
    AmazonSmile: Nylon Braided Lightning to USB A Cable
    HomePod - Apple
    Amazon.com: Belkin 12-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector w/ 8ft Cord – Ideal for Computers, Home Theatre, Appliances, Office Equipment and more (3,940 Joules): Home Audio & Theater
    Flipside Wallets: Crush Resistant RFID Blocking Wallets
    Nik's Minimalist Wallets – TOM BIHN
    Review: Nik’s Minimalist Wallet by Tom Bihn – 512 Pixels
    Amazon.com: HEROCLIP Carabiner Clip With Swivel Hook
    Amazon.com: Tinyhawk Micro Drone
    The Best Water Bottles: Wirecutter
    Amazon.com: Magnetic Foldable Pill Box Case
    HomeKit - All Accessories - Apple
    Connected Scales by Withings
    Amazon.com: elago R1 Intelli Case
    MEATER Official Website
    Amazon.com: Anova Culinary | Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro (WiFi)
    The Star Wars x Le Creuset collection features Darth Vader Dutch ovens and Porg pie birds - The Verge
    Planning the Annual MPU Gift Guide Episode - MPU Talk
    Relay FM for St. Jude - Events for St. Jude
    509: Brent Simmons, Man of Many Hats Nov 10, 2019

    Stephen and David are joined by Brent Simmons, who works in marketing at The Omni Group. They talk about the tools of the trade, including social media and content creation before shifting gears to discuss Brent's RSS reader, NetNewsWire and where the Mac could be heading.

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    Brent Simmons (@brentsimmons) / Twitter
    inessential: weblog
    MPU Talk: Gift Guide Thread
    Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating & Selecting Text on the Mac
    Working Copy, Git on iOS
    The Omni Show
    Blog - The Omni Group
    RT — Best Practical Solutions
    BBEdit 13
    Drafts
    Grammarly
    Byword
    Automators #34: Getting Cozy with Regular Expressions - Relay FM
    OmniOutliner for Mac
    Mattermost: Open Source, Self-hosted Slack Alternative
    Saying goodbye to Flash in Chrome - Google
    Thoughts on Flash - Apple
    Twitterrific
    MarsEdit 4
    Micro.blog
    iA Writer
    NetNewsWire: Open Source RSS Reader for Mac
    UserLand Software - Wikipedia
    NetNewsWire on GitHub
    Apple Extended Keyboard II
    Acorn 6
    Flume
    508: One for Me and One for You, with Sara Dietschy Nov 03, 2019

    YouTuber and podcaster Sara Dietschy joins Stephen and David to share about her video work, from cameras to editing and beyond. They also discuss managing large amounts of data across multiple locations, the role of the iPad and turning creative work into a business.

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    Guest Starring:

    Sara Dietschy

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    Sara Dietschy - YouTube
    Sara 🍑y (@saradietschy) - Twitter
    Sara Dietschy (@saradietschy) - Instagram
    Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera - Blackmagic Design
    Sony α7 III Camera with 35-mm Full-Frame Image Sensor - Sony
    Adobe Creative Residency
    Sony DSC-RX100
    Unboxing ALL of My Grandpa's Leicas *1930s* - Sara Dietschy - YouTube
    Things
    Asana
    Switching to Davinci Resolve for 30 DAYS - Sara Dietschy - YouTube
    DaVinci Resolve 16 - Blackmagic Design
    Adobe Premiere
    Final Cut Pro X - Apple
    MAINGEAR PC
    Dell XPS 15
    iMac - Apple
    How I Organize Footage - NAS vs Local Raid Storage - Sara Dietschy - YouTube
    Amazon.com: Samsung Portable 250GB SSD T5
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    ‎That Creative Life on Apple Podcasts
    Upgrade #200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode - Relay FM
    Notability by Ginger Labs
    Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support
    LumaFusion
    I edited this video on the 2019 iPod touch 💀 - Jonathan Morrison - YouTube
    GoodNotes
    MindNode
    Switching to ALL Google Apps - Sara Dietschy - YouTube
    Switchboard
    A Helmet You Actually Want to Wear - Sara Dietschy - YouTube
    507: Ian Elsner & His Stick of Gum PC Oct 27, 2019

    David and Stephen talk with Ian Elsner, a museum exhibit creator who is using the iPhone SE, iPad Pro and an Intel Compute Stick together in some very interesting and unusual ways to help develop educational exhibits for kids and adults.

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    Guest Starring:

    Ian Elsner

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Ian Elsner
    iPhone SE - Wikipedia
    Intel Compute Stick
    Duet Display
    Ian's iPad + PC Duet Display Setup
    Apollo–Soyuz Test Project - Wikipedia
    Swift Playgrounds - Apple
    Chrome Remote Desktop
    Ian's Bird Flight Simulator
    ‎Working Copy
    Unity Real-Time Development Platform
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Pzizz
    Dark Noise
    White Noise
    Libby
    Amazon Kindle Oasis
    Kanopy
    INFINITY Science Center
    Saturn V S-1C Booster | INFINITY Science Center
    Museum Archipelago
    ‎Museum Archipelago on Apple Podcasts
    Museum Archipelago — Overcast
    Museum Archipelago on Twitter
    Amazon.com: Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone
    Zoom H4n Pro
    MixPre-3 II » Sound Devices
    Ferrite Recording Studio
    Drafts
    Acorn 6
    ‎Notability
    Amazon.com: Stouchi iOS to USB C Adapter
    ⁢Invisible iOS Home Screen icon Template: _DavidSmith
    Ian's Homescreen
    SuperTank USB-C PD Portable Charger – Zendure
    Mu One | The World’s Thinnest 45W International Fast Charger
    Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
    506: iOS Accessories Oct 20, 2019

    Our iOS devices go with us just about everywhere, and pairing them with some select accessories can make them more useful in more situations. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of the products that they rely on when using their iPhones and iPads, from cases and batteries to tripods and keyboard.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users Newsletter Signup
    5by5 | Hypercritical #86: Naked Robotic Core
    Amazon.com: Anker: Portable Chargers
    Amazon.com: Nomad Kevlar Universal Cable
    Smart Battery Case models for iPhone 11/Pro/Max found in iOS 13 code - 9to5Mac
    Amazon.com: USB C Wall Charger, Anker Premium 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger
    FamilyCharger | ElevationLab
    Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable
    Amazon.com: Mophie - Wireless Charge Pad
    Material Dock | Studio Neat
    9to5Mac Watch Time Episode 8: Apple Watch Routines with David Sparks and Clayton Morris - 9to5Mac
    Jinjing Desktop Fast Wireless Charger
    Amazon.com: RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand
    Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter - Apple
    Moment - The Outfitter for Photographers and Filmmakers
    Glif – Studio Neat
    Amazon.com: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod
    Amazon.com : JOBY Micro Hybrid Tripod
    Amazon.com: GripTight GorillaPod Stand PRO
    Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod: Sports & Outdoors
    Amazon.com : DJI OSMO Mobile 3
    Amazon.com : 2019 DJI Osmo Pocket
    Amazon.com : GripGear Movie Maker, The Directors Set
    Amazon.com : Lume Cube AIR Magnetic LED Light
    Amazon.com: Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone
    Upgrading My Truck for CarPlay – 512 Pixels
    Crutchfield: Car Stereo, Speakers, Home Theater, Pro Audio, 4k TV
    Ford SYNC Touchscreen Upgrade Kits | 4D Tech
    How to use CarPlay with your iPhone - Apple Support
    Automatic
    iPhone Cases & Protection - iPhone Accessories - Apple
    Amazon.com: Otterbox Cases
    PopSockets.com | PopSockets® Official Site
    Smart Keyboard - Apple
    Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro
    Amazon.com: iClever Bluetooth Keyboard
    Apple Pencil - Apple
    GoodNotes Homepage
    Mac Power Users #467: Fitness Apps & Tech - Relay FM
    Connected Scales by Withings
    Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
    UPRIGHT Posture Training Device - Everyday Posture Coaching
    Apple Watch ID - ROAD iD
    David's Collection of Apple Watch Bands
    NOMAD® | Modern Leather Strap
    The iPod nano Watch: 007 or 00Lame? – 512 Pixels
    Logitech Base iPad Stand & Charging Dock for iPad Pro
    Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors
    505: Chris Bailey and the Noah's Ark of Dongles Oct 13, 2019

    Stephen and David are joined by Chris Bailey, an author and presenter with an undying love for TextEdit and getting focused work done with the Mac and iPad.

    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.
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    • eero: Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping.
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    Guest Starring:

    Chris Bailey

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Chris Bailey (@Chris_Bailey) / Twitter
    A Life of Productivity
    Becoming Better Podcast | A Life of Productivity
    My Books | A Life of Productivity
    Focused #65: Hyperfocused with Chris Bailey - Relay FM
    How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester - YouTube
    Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Simplenote
    TextEdit User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
    iOS 8 Screenshot Reveals New Healthbook, Preview and TextEdit Icons - MacRumors
    Keynote for Mac: Add a Magic Move transition
    Logitech Spotlight Advanced Wireless Presentation Remote
    Chris' Dongles
    TextExpander – Communicate Smarter
    The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS
    Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.
    Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free
    Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior.
    Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac
    Samsung DeX | Apps - The Official Samsung Galaxy Site
    Freedom | Learn about Freedom for Mac
    iStat Menus
    ‎Magnet on the Mac App Store
    Chris' Desk
    Chris' iPad Homescreen
    Chris' iPhone Homescreen
    504: The Release of macOS Catalina Oct 07, 2019

    macOS Catalina is here. It breaks with a lot of the past, while showing us a bit of what the future of the Mac may hold. In this special bonus episode, David and Stephen dive into what's what in this year's release of macOS.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    macOS Catalina - Apple
    Catalina in the Mac App Store
    Stephen's macOS Catalina Review on 512 Pixels
    Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM
    Go64
    Syncing an iPod with macOS Catalina – 512 Pixels
    Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices — MacSparky
    503: Fax the Updates, with Dave Hamilton Oct 06, 2019

    David and Stephen are joined by Dave Hamilton to talk about his work at The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media, his approach to podcasting, how covering Apple has changed over the years and some software tools every Mac user should know about.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Guest Starring:

    Dave Hamilton

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users #185: Workflows with the Mac Observer's Dave Hamilton - Relay FM
    Dave Hamilton (@DaveHamilton) / Twitter
    Mac Geek Gab - The Mac Observer
    The Mac Observer - Apple iPhone, Mac, Watch and iPad News, Opinions, Tips and Podcasts
    BackBeat Media – Sponsorships for Premier Podcasts and Sites
    Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS 13 Edition | MacSparky Field Guides
    Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
    BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac
    Use Reminders on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.
    Trello
    Slack
    Auphonic
    Discord — Free Voice and Text Chat for Gamers
    Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Zencastr
    Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS
    How I Record Podcasts with Audio Hijack - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    MacUpdater – keep all your apps up-to-date effortlessly
    Go64
    SaneBox | Email Management for Any Inbox
    Screens for macOS - Control Any Computer Remotely from your Mac
    Prompt 2
    Remote for Mac - Evgeny Cherpak
    502: I Saw Your Face on the Internet Sep 29, 2019

    In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Alfred and backups and talk about iOS 13's bumpy release and the new iPhone and Apple Watch. Stephen also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Relay FM Podcastathon and closes the episode by reading a list of the iPhones he has broken 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.
    • 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 performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off.
    • Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MPU 500 Merch
    Relay FM for St. Jude Fundraiser
    Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube
    Departures #2: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - Relay FM
    Stephen's Instagram Stories from the Podcastathon
    Myke and Casey talk about the Podcastathon on Analog(ue)
    MPU 497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Episodes - MPU Talk
    File Search - Alfred Help and Support
    Alfred workflow for searching and copying emoji
    Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac
    What happens to my backups when I'm away or on vacation? – Backblaze Help Desk
    Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support
    Stream Deck | elgato.com
    David's Stream Deck Setup
    Jory's Star Wars Icons — MacSparky
    Photos: What's New in iOS 13 - MacRumors
    David Sparks on Twitter: "Three Lenses ... again ..."
    Is iPhone 11 the Best Night Mode? - Rene Ritchie on YouTube
    iPhone 11 Pro Max Teardown - iFixit
    Stephen's Apple Watch Face
    David's Apple Watch Face
    Marco Arment on Twitter: "The California face would be massively better..." - Twitter
    501: iOS 13 and the Shortcuts Field Guide Sep 22, 2019

    iOS 13 is here, and is full of new features. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of their favorites, after talking through the changes Apple has made to Shortcuts.

    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.
    • Away: Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu.
    • Moo: Custom business printing and design. Save up to 35% until September 24.
    • Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MPU 500 Merch
    Video of the Relay FM Podcastathon
    Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition | MacSparky Field Guides
    The Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS 13 Edition - YouTube
    13 Features of iOS 13: Shortcuts - Six Colors
    How to record your iPhone's screen and audio using a Mac - CNET
    Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow
    Automators #32: Shortcuts iOS 13 Release and the Shortcuts Field Guide - Relay FM
    Apple Announces Release Dates for OS Updates, New iPhones, and Apple Watch - MacStories
    Stephen's NFC Stickers
    Timery for Toggl
    The Shortcuts Based Home Screen - YouTube
    iOS 13 - Features - Apple
    AppStories, Episode 118 – Reminders in iOS 13 - MacStories
    Federico's iOS 13 Review
    Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices — MacSparky
    iOS 13 Introduces New 'Optimized Battery Charging' Feature - MacRumors
    Review: Insignia Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller for HomeKit – 512 Pixels
    500: David in the Hot Seat Sep 15, 2019

    Stephen marks the 500th episode of Mac Power Users by interviewing David about his career, technology and choice of light saber color.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • eero: Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping.
    • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support St. Jude
    MPU 500 Merch!
    Ungeniused #63: Challenge Coins - Relay FM
    Support St. Jude
    Relay FM - Twitch
    Connected - Relay FM
    Stephen upgrades an iMac
    Stephen upgrades a Mac mini
    MacSparky's Print-to-PDF Shortcut
    Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM
    The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels
    499: Backups and Updates Sep 08, 2019

    Backing up our Macs, iPhones and iPads is easier than ever, but many people don't bother making sure their data is safe and sound. This week, David and Stephen talk through some basic backup strategies before offering some advice when considering upgrading to new versions of macOS and iOS.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
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    • Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    Stephen's Stickered MacBookPro
    The 3-2-1 Backup Rule – Data Protection Strategy
    Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
    Hard Drive Reliability in 2019: Failure Rates of 108,461 Drives - Backblaze
    How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels
    Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support
    Use Time Machine to restore deleted files or older files - Apple Support
    Backblaze
    Backblaze Storage Pod
    Crashplan
    Arq
    Carbon Copy Cloner
    SuperDuper
    ChronoSync
    About backups for iOS devices - Apple Support
    How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    DaisyDisk
    iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support
    Use Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    How to use the iPhone migration tool in iOS 12.4 - 9to5Mac
    macOS Catalina - Apple
    Michael Tsai - Blog - Annoying Catalina Security Features
    Go64
    Why the iOS 13.1 Beta is a Good Thing — MacSparky
    iOS 13 Preview - Apple
    498: Back to School with Jake Wilson Sep 01, 2019

    Stephen and David chat with Jake Wilson, an elementary school principal — and a student himself — about using technology in and beyond the classroom, ranging from smart boards and shortcuts to Google Docs and waffles.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Guest Starring:

    Jake Wilson

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    Support St. Jude
    USB - HDMI Adaptor
    BetterTouchTool
    GoodNotes Homepage
    Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts
    Markdown Email Drafts Action
    G Suite for Education | Google for Education
    The Capture Form – 512 Pixels
    Education Displays - SMART Technologies
    TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac
    Using Drafts 5 Taskpaper with OmniFocus – Rosemary Orchard
    Quip
    Ulysses
    Jake Wilson (@Jake_E_Wilson) / Twitter
    Jake Wilson Solutions
    497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar Aug 25, 2019

    macOS' Spotlight feature has made serious strides in recent years, but many power users still turn to Alfred and LaunchBar for app launching, file searching and executing workflows. This week, David and Stephen compare these tools and talk about their favorite features of each.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
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    • Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users Newsletter
    Stream Deck | elgato.com
    Use Spotlight on your Mac - Apple Support
    Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips
    Alfred - Productivity App for macOS
    LaunchBar 6
    Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac
    Merge last "N" number of clipboards - Workflow Help & Questions - Alfred App Community Forum
    Actions – LaunchBar 6
    Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity
    Search Apple’s Support site with Alfred – 512 Pixels
    Search Wayback Machine with Alfred
    Home | Packal
    Alfred Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum
    iansinnott/alfred-maestro: An Alfred workflow to execute Keyboard Maestro macros.
    TimeZones | Packal
    Search Apple/iCloud Notes (High Sierra, Mojave, and more) - Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum
    Circle Ⓣⓔⓧⓣ in Alfred
    Alfred Powerpack - Take Control of Your Mac and macOS
    Order License – LaunchBar 6
    496: Keyboard Hacking with Brett Terpstra Aug 18, 2019

    Brett Terpstra joins in the Mac Power Users this week to talk about his keyboard hacks, planning workflows, some of Brett's favorite apps, and the looming arrival of Brett's new app, nvUltra.

    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.
    • ButcherBox: Thoughtfully sourced meat delivered directly to your door. Get 2lbs ground beef + 2 packs of bacon plus $20 off your first box.
    • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Guest Starring:

    Brett Terpstra

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    BrettTerpstra.com
    Brett Terpstra on Twitter
    Brett's Home Screen
    nvUltra - Your notes at your fingertips
    Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers
    Samsung T5 SSD Storage
    Make your favorite keyboard a Bluetooth keyboard - BrettTerpstra.com
    Bluetooth Adapter for Keyboard & Mouse
    Ultimate Hacking Keyboard – The keyboard. For professionals.
    I wrote a review of the Ultimate Hacking Keyboard for you nerds - BrettTerpstra.com
    Keybow Kit (12-key) with Pi Zero WH – Pimoroni Store
    The addictive hobby of customizing mechanical keyboards - BrettTerpstra.com
    K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard – Keychron | Wireless Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Android
    1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad
    Task Management for Teams - MeisterTask
    Mind Mapping Software - Brainstorm Online
    Zengobi Curio - Note Taking, Mind Mapping, Brainstorming
    MultiMarkdown Software
    iThoughts (iOS) — toketaWare
    The Best Ways To Use 3D Touch On Your iPhone | Lifehacker Australia
    Tower - The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows
    CodeKit - THE Mac App for Web Developers
    495: Manning the Battle Bridge with Artist Thom Zahler Aug 11, 2019

    Comic book artist Thom Zahler uses his Macs and iPads to create some incredible artwork and manage his indie business. This week Thom shares his apps and workflows.

    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 TextExpander from Smile.
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    Guest Starring:

    Thom Zahler

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users Newsletter Sign-Up
    Thom Zahler Art Studios
    Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) • Instagram photos and videos
    Conventioneering — Thom Zahler Art Studios
    America’s Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) / Twitter
    (38) Warning Label Postcard - YouTube

    Here's Thom's digital writing process time-lapsed. Fascinating.

    Thom's Digital Studio
    Thom's Analog Studio
    Focused #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler - Relay FM
    Interactive Pen Displays & Touch Screen Tablets | Wacom
    Razer Nostromo Ergonomic Gaming Keypad
    SuperDuper!
    CLIP STUDIO PAINT : The artist's software for drawing and painting
    ‎AnyFont on the App Store

    Here's the app installer App David couldn't remember during the recording.

    ‎WhatTheFont on the App Store
    Rocketbook | Best Smart Notebook | Cloud Notebook | Reusable Notebook
    Comicraft – Purveyors of Unique Design and Fine Lettering Since 1992
    Hedge Backwards font
    TextExpander
    1Password
    494: Our Home Offices Aug 04, 2019

    This week, David and Stephen talk about their home offices: how they are setup, what equipment and furnishings are used and — of course — what nerdy toys are around. Then, a discussion about the pros and cons of working from home.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Stephen upgrades an iMac
    Stephen upgrades a Mac mini
    Sign up for the Mac Power Users Newsletter
    My Studio – 512 Pixels
    Studio — MacSparky
    Gear I Use – 512 Pixels
    Terra | Xdesk Store
    Aeron - Office Chairs - Herman Miller
    APC UPS Selector/Calculator - Find the Correct Battery Backup
    Set when your Mac shuts down when using a UPS - Apple Support
    ElevationShelf - The under-desk shelf that's easy to mount
    Home Design 3D
    Gaffer tape - Wikipedia
    AmazonBasics Premium VESA Mount Arm
    David's Desktop Clock
    Amazon.com: Samsung 860 EVO SSD
    OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini Storage Enclosure
    David's Surprise Picture
    Kaizen foam inserts for tool boxes and other cases
    Q&A/Studio Tour: January 2019 - YouTube
    Apple Collection – 512 Pixels
    The Macintosh TV: The worst of both worlds | iMore
    Sideshow Collectibles - Pop Culture is Our Culture
    Connected clock for a Smart Home | LaMetric Time
    Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels
    SoundTrax Studio Acoustic Foam
    Amazon.com: Auralex Acoustics Studiofoam
    Aputure Amaran 3-Point 2-Flood 1-Spot Daylight
    Genaray Bi-Color Soft Ring Light LED
    Latest Homescreens & Office Setups topics - MPU Talk
    493: My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma Jul 28, 2019

    Pastor and Apple nerd TJ Luoma returns to the show to catch David and Stephen up on his journey with Apple's notebooks and the iPad, before sharing some of the apps that he uses every day to make his work more efficient, and his explorations in Internet filtering and content blocking.

    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 TextExpander from Smile.
    • Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.
    • Hover: Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about.

    Guest Starring:

    TJ Luoma

    Links and Show Notes:

    TJ's desk:

    In TJ's Garage:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Rhymes With Diploma
    TJ Luoma (@tjluoma) / Twitter
    Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies
    Shortcuts Archive – MacStories
    Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM
    iPad Pro - Apple
    MacBook Air - Apple
    Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support
    Back in Black: Remembering the high-end MacBook | iMore
    Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
    Jump Desktop | Remote Desktop | Collaborative Screen Sharing
    MacStadium | Apple Mac Infrastructure & Private Clouds
    Resilio Sync
    Arq Backup Software for Mac and Windows
    Backblaze
    SpamSieve
    iCloud - Apple
    MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels
    Dropbox
    How many files can I store in my Dropbox account? – Dropbox Help
    Bailiff 1.0 – The Eclectic Light Company
    iCloud Control: User-controlled selective sync for iCloud Drive
    Luna Display | Turn your iPad into a second display
    Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software
    Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS
    The Watch Later playlist - YouTube Help
    Infuse 6 - An elegant video player
    ‎GV Connect on the App Store
    ‎Due - Reminders & Timers on the App Store
    Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
    Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
    Power Manager - Automation and Energy Saving Software for macOS
    Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac
    Bumpr
    iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC
    Koingo Software, Inc. | MacPilot 10
    SwiftDefaultApps: Replacement for RCDefaultApps, written in Swift.
    TextBar - Mac App
    TextBar Puts Your Text into the Menu Bar – MacStories
    Bartender 3 - How to hide menu bar icons on Mac
    ‎Fiery Feeds: RSS Reader on the App Store
    Feedbin
    ‎LiquidText on the App Store
    ‎Bound - Cloud Audiobooks on the App Store
    ‎Clean Text on the App Store
    TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup
    ‎URL Manager on the App Store
    eero
    eero Plus | eero
    1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Home | Better
    ‎Unobstruct on the App Store
    ‎Speedafari on the App Store
    Rhymes With Diploma · Shortcut: Due Schedule Call
    492: All of the Ks Jul 21, 2019

    In this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about a borrowed MacBook Pro that Catalina tried melting into his desk, Voice Control and Dictation in iOS 13 and answer a few listener questions about iOS file storage and justifying a Mac to a boss who doesn't get it.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
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    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk
    My Mac App Store Feature — MacSparky
    Go64 – 512 Pixels
    Automators #27: Shortcuts in iOS 13 - Diving into the Deep End! - Relay FM
    Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels
    Choosing Between the 2019 MacBook Air and Entry-level MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels
    Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support
    Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support
    ‎PiPifier - PiP for nearly every video on the Mac App Store
    Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories - page 4
    ‎Local Storage on the App Store
    Stephen's Q&A/Studio Tour: January 2019 - YouTube
    Genaray Bi-Color Soft Ring Light LED (10") SRL-10 B&H
    "Let There Be Light"
    Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM
    The Case for a 5K Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels
    My Setup — MacSparky
    Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q (24-inch)
    Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices — MacSparky
    491: Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort Jul 14, 2019

    Simone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing 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.
    • 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.
    • Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off.

    Guest Starring:

    Simone De Rochefort

    Links and Show Notes:

    Studio space at Polygon:

    Studio space at Polygon

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk
    Micronauts - Wikipedia
    Simone de Rochefort (@doomquasar) | Twitter
    Rocket - Relay FM
    Polygon
    Polygon - YouTube
    The Polygon Show - Polygon
    Pixelkin | For Gaming Families
    Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - Wikipedia
    15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program - Apple Support
    The iPhone 5c - YouTube
    Kuo: Apple to Use New Scissor Switch Keyboard in Future MacBooks, Starting With 2019 MacBook Air Refresh - MacRumors
    Microsoft Surface Studio
    PlayStation 4 - Wikipedia
    Nintendo Switch - Wikipedia
    HD60 S | elgato.com
    Elgato Game Capture Software | elgato.com
    Open Broadcaster Software | OBS
    Adobe After Effects | Visual effects and motion graphics software
    Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana
    Where work happens | Slack
    Call Recorder for Skype - The Skype Audio/Video HD Call Recording Solution for Mac
    Stream Deck | elgato.com
    490: Surfin' with Safari Jul 07, 2019

    Safari isn't the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week, David and Stephen get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of its unique features.

    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.
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    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Safari - Apple
    Safari - Apple Developer
    Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia
    Macworld Boston 1997 - The Microsoft Deal - YouTube
    Apple Unveils Safari - Apple Newsroom

    .

    Macworld San Francisco 2003 - Safari Web Browser Introduction - YouTube
    Alfred - Productivity App for macOS
    Before the App Store: the “Sweet Solution” of Web Apps and Developers’ Relentless Passion – MacStories
    Download iCloud for Windows - Apple Support
    ‎Safari Extensions: App Store
    Ghostery Makes the Web Cleaner, Faster and Safer!
    Grammarly: Free Writing Assistant
    ‎Dark Mode for Safari on the Mac App Store
    1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Safari Content Blocker Evaluations – The Brooks Review
    StatCounter Global Browser Stats
    Google Chrome - The Fast, Simple and Secure Browser from Google
    Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker | Brave Browser
    The new, fast browser for Mac, PC and Linux | Firefox
    iCab - The Taxi for the Internet
    Privacy, simplified. — DuckDuckGo Browser Extension & Mobile App
    Camino (web browser) - Wikipedia
    OmniWeb - Wikipedia
    MPU Talk
    489: Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman Jun 30, 2019

    Tyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner alongside his wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear... maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and David.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Away: Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu.

    Guest Starring:

    Tyler Stalman

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    #MPU500 Questions - MPU Talk
    A Survey of Voice-to-Text Options on the Mac, iPad, and iPhone — MacSparky
    Apple Beta Software Program
    Tyler Stalman (@stalman) / Twitter
    The Stalman Podcast
    Tyler Stalman - YouTube
    Tyler Stalman (@stalman) • Instagram photos and videos
    ania boniecka (@aniab) • Instagram photos and videos
    Ania B – Fashion, travel and lifestyle blogger
    Stocksy United - Relentlessly Creative Stock Photos and Videos
    Sony α7 III Camera with 35-mm Full-Frame Image Sensor
    MacBook Pro - Apple
    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
    Capture One | The complete image editing software solution
    Dropbox
    Final Cut Pro X - Apple
    motionVFX - Original Home of Apple Motion Templates and Final Cut Pro X Plugins
    DaVinci Resolve 16 | Blackmagic Design
    Adobe Audition
    iZotope RX 7 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software
    iPhone XS - Apple
    ‎VSCO: Photo & Video Editor on the App Store
    ‎Halide Camera on the App Store
    ‎Spark Camera - Video Editor on the App Store
    ‎Enlight Videoleap Video Editor on the App Store
    Shop Lenses - Anamorphic, Tele, Wide, Super Fish, Macro - Moment
    NOMAD | Rugged Case for Moment, iPhone XS
    DSLR | EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon USA
    Cinema EOS | EOS C200 | Canon USA
    Affinity Photo - Professional image editing software for desktop and iPad
    Pixelmator Pro
    PR 40 - Heil Sound
    286s | dbx Professional Audio
    MixPre-3 » Sound Devices
    Amazon.com: Neumann KMS 105 MT Condenser Microphone, Super-Cardiod
    Batuu Rebel (@batuu_rebel) • Instagram photos and videos
    Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) • Instagram photos and videos
    David Sparks (@macsparky) • Instagram photos and videos
    Screens
    ChronoSync
    The BEST SD Card for VIDEO & What Do The Numbers Mean? (Sony a7 III & GH5) - YouTube
    Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior.
    ‎TouchRetouch on the App Store
    ‎Facetune2: Best Selfie Editing on the App Store
    ‎Snapseed on the App Store
    ‎Darkroom – Photo Editor on the App Store
    Stalman Lightroom Presets - Stalman
    488: How We Communicate Jun 23, 2019

    Our digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb, which can help curb incoming messages when things get too hectic.

    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.
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    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk
    SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac Spam Filter
    Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox
    AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky
    Where work happens | Slack
    Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
    GroupMe | Group text messaging with GroupMe
    Skype | Communication tool for free calls and chat
    Messenger - Home | Facebook
    WhatsApp
    Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
    Use Notifications on your Mac - Apple Support
    Presenter Series: Coding in Front of People – TextExpander
    Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books
    Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    DND Menu - Shorcuts
    How to use Do Not Disturb While Driving - Apple Support
    Automators #25: WWDC 2019 Automation Update - Relay FM
    487: Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker Jun 16, 2019

    Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years and is a writer for the "Taking Control" series of books. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off.
    • Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINTMOO for 15% off, when you spend $50 or more.
    • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Guest Starring:

    Josh Centers

    Links and Show Notes:

    Josh's Desk:

    Josh's Homescreens:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Josh Centers
    Josh Centers (@jcenters) / Twitter
    TidBITS - Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 28 years
    Take Control Books: Expert advice on tech topics
    30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica
    ViperCard
    Apple History Library – 512 Pixels
    The Education of Millionaires: Amazon.com
    What APFS Does for You, and What You Can Do with APFS - TidBITS
    Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
    Amazon.com: VicTsing Keyboards
    Amazon.com: Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse
    Aeron - Office Chairs - Herman Miller
    BetterTouchTool
    IK Multimedia - iRig Mic HD 2
    Amazon.com: Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones
    Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS
    Daring Fireball: Markdown
    Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12
    Bare Bones Software | BBEdit Product Tour
    Nisus Software - Word Processing for macOS
    Welcome to Notes on Mac - Apple Support
    Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Get secure, reliable email hosting – FastMail
    SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, MailMate, and more
    Trello
    Clean Text for iPhone and iPad | Apimac
    Paprika Recipe Manager for iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows
    CARROT Weather for iOS and Android
    Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password
    Take Control of iOS 12 | Take Control Books
    Take Control of Notes | Take Control Books
    Take Control of Apple Home Automation | Take Control Books
    Take Control of Preview | Take Control Books
    Take Control of Apple TV | Take Control Books
    486: Essential iOS Apps Jun 09, 2019

    Stephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories.

    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.
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    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories
    Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook: Cal Newport: Gateway
    Shortcuts Archive – MacStories
    Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Mail - Official Apple Support
    ‎Ulysses on the App Store
    ‎1Writer - Markdown Text Editor on the App Store
    ‎Microsoft Word on the App Store
    ‎Pages on the App Store
    ‎Google Docs: Sync, Edit, Share on the App Store
    ‎Google Sheets on the App Store
    ‎Quip - Docs, Chat, Sheets on the App Store
    ‎MindNode 6 – Mind Map on the App Store
    ‎OmniOutliner 3 on the App Store
    ‎Linea Sketch on the App Store
    ‎Soulver on the App Store
    ‎PCalc on the App Store
    ‎PowerOne calculator on the App Store
    ‎Klok - Time Zone Converter on the App Store
    ‎CalZones on the App Store
    ‎Fantastical 2 for iPhone on the App Store
    ‎Shortcuts on the App Store
    ‎Dropbox on the App Store
    ‎Files on the App Store
    ‎Todoist: To-Do List & Tasks on the App Store
    ‎OmniFocus 3 on the App Store
    ‎Slack on the App Store
    Use iMessage apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    ‎Instagram on the App Store
    ‎Discourse Hub on the App Store
    ‎Basecamp 3 on the App Store
    ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store
    ‎Dragon Anywhere on the App Store
    ‎Drafts: Capture ‣‣ Act on the App Store
    ‎Day One Journal on the App Store
    Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM
    ‎Instapaper on the App Store
    ‎Headspace: Meditation & Sleep on the App Store
    ‎Unread: RSS Reader on the App Store
    ‎forScore on the App Store
    ‎TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome on the App Store
    ‎Drumgenius on the App Store
    ‎Asphalt 9: Legends on the App Store
    ‎Blood & Honor on the App Store
    Strategery on the App Store
    485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager Jun 04, 2019

    Stephen and David have boots on the ground in San Jose for WWDC 2019. In this episode, they interview Doug Brooks, the Apple Product Manager for the new Mac Pro. Afterward, David and Stephen share initial thoughts on updates to macOS and the brand new iPadOS. David has some tough questions for Stephen about his future and the new Mac Pro, and they get to share the good news about the brand new "Sparky Button." Finally, our hosts give you the lowdown on their WWDC experiences.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Bombas: The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off.
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    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Apple Events - Keynote June 2019 - Apple
    Mac Pro - Apple

    Stephen's new precious awaits.

    Pro Display XDR - Apple
    Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch
    David's WWDC Photo Stream
    macOS Catalina - Apple
    iPadOS Preview - Apple

    Now with 100% more "Sparky Button".

    iOS 13 Preview - Apple
    484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro May 26, 2019

    From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
    • 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.
    • Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    ‎Timery for Toggl on the App Store
    Review: Timery Improves Toggl Time Tracking in Every Way – 512 Pixels
    Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review – MacStories
    Keyboard Maestro Field Guide
    Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

    Use the code KMFG for 20% off the app.

    Karabiner - Software for macOS
    Quitter – Marco.org
    Keyboard Maestro Discourse
    Stephen's Daily Log Macro
    Home - MindNode
    Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
    Airtable
    Automators #24: Airtable
    MPU Talk
    483: Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment May 19, 2019

    Artist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.

    Guest Starring:

    Tiffany Arment

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Tiffany Arment
    Tiff (@tiffanyarment) - Twitter
    Tiff Arment (@tiffanyarment) - Instagram photos and videos
    Top Four - Relay FM
    Make Do - Relay FM
    Playing for Fun - Relay FM
    Somehow I Manage - a Podcast from The Incomparable
    The Pen Addict - Relay FM
    Steam
    Nintendo Switch
    ‎Procreate on the App Store
    Doug Chiang: The Evolution of Star Wars Design - Designing Episode I Live Panel at SWCC 2019 - YouTube
    ‎COPIC Collection on the App Store
    DSLR | EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon USA
    Telephoto | EF 135mm f/2L USM | Canon USA
    Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM | Canon Online Store|Canon Online Store
    α7R III 35 mm Full-Frame Camera with Autofocus | ILCE-7RM3 | Sony US
    Digital asset management software | Adobe Bridge
    Use camera modes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) - Instagram photos and videos
    David Sparks (@macsparky) - Instagram photos and videos
    The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts
    Accidental Tech Podcast
    PlayingForFunFM - Twitch
    Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording
    Tiff’s Procreate Time-lapse Drawing
    482: Color Me Interested May 12, 2019

    David and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC.

    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.
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    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Ten Year Anniversary - MPU Talk
    Announcing the Mac Power Users Podcast — MacSparky
    Moments – 512 Pixels
    Apple News - Apple
    Focused #70: Digital Decluttering, with Shahid Kamal Ahmad - Relay FM
    Feedbin
    Reeder
    iPad Pro - Apple
    TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup
    Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
    Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    Ulysses
    Upgrade #243: Fiddling Around With Folders - Relay FM
    The Mac is becoming more like iOS—and I think I like it | Macworld
    Automators WWDC Meetup Tickets, Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
    Automators Orange County Meetup Tickets, Fri, May 31, 2019 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
    Hammer Theatre Center - Connected Live at WWDC
    WWDC Table Stakes — MacSparky
    The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels
    Considering the Next iPhone XR – 512 Pixels
    481: Finder and Its Alternatives May 05, 2019

    At the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful for those users who need more.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
    • Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.
    • Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Macstock Conference & Expo | July 27 & 28 2019
    MPU Talk
    AirPods - Apple
    Mophie wireless charging base - Apple Store
    Get to know the Finder on your Mac - Apple Support
    Finder (software) - Wikipedia
    About the Spatial Finder… | Ars Technica
    Finder Icon Pillow — Throwboy
    Sort items, group icons, and resize columns in the Finder on Mac - Apple Support
    Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels
    How to Use Finder Quick Actions in macOS Mojave - MacRumors
    How to use Stacks on your Mac - Apple Support
    Cocoatech – Path Finder for macOS
    ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS
    Transmit 5
    Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
    Default Folder X
    HoudahSpot — Powerful File Search Tool for Mac
    XtraFinder add Tabs, Dual Panel, and numerous features to Mac's native Finder
    About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support
    480: Catching up with Michael Hyatt Apr 28, 2019

    Michael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off.
    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
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    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Guest Starring:

    Michael Hyatt

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Your Leadership Mentor™ | Michael Hyatt
    Free to Focus
    Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM
    Michael's Desk
    Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App
    Epichrome
    Al Gore rocks multiple monitors, could stand an inbox
    ‎GoodNotes 5 on the App Store
    Full Focus Planner™ | A planner by Michael Hyatt
    Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana
    The Benefit of Pairing Digital and Analog to Manage Your Day - Michael Hyatt
    Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books
    Scrum (software development) - Wikipedia
    Where work happens | Slack
    Asynchronous stand-up meetings in Slack | Geekbot
    Live Streaming Pros – Create Professional LIVE Streams!
    Live Video Streaming Software | vMix
    P.I. Engineering X-keys® Computer Input Devices "The No Slogan Company"
    UPDESK | The Original Height Adjustable Standing Desk
    Power Prompter - The modern Mac Teleprompter
    Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook: Cal Newport: Gateway
    Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now - Kindle edition by Jaron Lanier. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
    Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Reeder for iOS
    Day One - The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
    Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM
    Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts
    Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.
    Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
    TextExpander – Communicate Smarter
    TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup
    Best Screen Capture Software for Windows & Mac | Snagit | TechSmith
    The best team password manager | 1Password
    Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Michael Hyatt (@michaelhyatt) • Instagram photos and videos
    479: 100,000 Subscribers, with Rene Ritchie Apr 21, 2019

    Over a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and the future of the Mac and iOS.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.
    • Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.

    Guest Starring:

    Rene Ritchie

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) | Twitter
    Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) • Instagram
    Rene Ritchie - YouTube
    iMore | Learn more. Be more.
    TripMode - Your mobile data savior
    Apple Watch Series 4 Bands - Apple
    Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support
    LUMIX GH5 4K Mirrorless ILC Camera Body
    ‎Teleprompt+ 3 on the App Store
    PR 40 - Heil Sound
    USBPre 2
    iZotope RX 7 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software
    Final Cut Pro X - Apple
    Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts
    The official site of Philips Hue | Meethue.com
    The 5-inch Touchscreen You Can See Outside
    478: Journaling with Day One Apr 14, 2019

    Journaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond.

    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.
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    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Day One
    Focused - Relay FM
    5by5 | Back to Work #23: Failure is ALWAYS an Option
    Rhodia Webnotebooks
    Stephen's "Daily Log" PDF Form
    ‎GoodNotes 5 on the App Store
    The Pen Addict - Relay FM
    Day One journal creator Paul Mayne: 'expressing things without filters is liberating' - The Verge
    Field Notes Notebooks
    Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “RIP, 2018.”
    Why I Use Paper Notebooks in 2018 - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    ‎Day One Journal on the App Store
    ‎Day One on the Mac App Store
    Day One Journal - Apps on Google Play
    Day One Pricing & Features Guide | Day One Help
    End-to-End Encryption FAQ | Day One Help
    Book Printing | Day One Help
    Do more with Day One - IFTTT
    Automators #14: Automated Journaling - Relay FM
    Day One in Depth — The most detailed guide to Day One available today
    Browser Extension - Day One
    Free Online Journal & Diary | Journey.Cloud
    Momento — the smart private journaling app for iPhone.
    Dyrii - Write your life story!
    Dan Schimpf Software - MacJournal 7
    Gaffer Tape - Amazon.com
    477: Mobile Music and Production with Jakob Haq Apr 07, 2019

    Jakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Bombas: The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off.
    • Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99.

    Guest Starring:

    Jakob Haq

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Jakob Haq (@Foonastudio5) | Twitter
    Jakob Haq - YouTube
    Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™
    My Passport Wireless Pro - Portable Hard Drive | WD
    Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader — Apple - Apple
    Accessory Not Supported | Top 5 Reasons why this happens and how to Fix | haQ attaQ 314 - YouTube
    ‎LumaFusion on the App Store
    ‎Adobe Premiere Rush CC on the App Store
    LumaFusion Video FX Animation Tutorial │ haQ attaQ 206 - YouTube
    ‎Groovebox on the App Store
    ‎SpaceCraft Granular Synth on the App Store
    ‎Koala Sampler on the App Store
    ‎Model 15 on the App Store
    ‎Minimoog Model D on the App Store
    DI.FM - addictive electronic music
    Jakob Haq (@jakob_haq) • Instagram photos and videos
    Jakob "haq attaq" Haq - Home | Facebook
    Jakob Haq
    476: Exploring the Mac App Store Mar 31, 2019

    Stephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.

    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.
    • Gazelle: Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Our First Mac App Store Apps:

    • Twitterrific
    • Twitter
    • Evernote
    • TextWrangler
    • Swackett
    • Kindle
    • The Incident
    • QuickCursor
    • Flare

    Our Most Expensive Mac App Store Apps:

    • Final Cut Pro
    • Logic Pro X
    • Pixelmator Pro
    • Affinity Photo
    • Affinity Designer

    Some of Our Currently-Used Mac App Store Apps:

    • Copied
    • Tweetbot
    • Screens
    • Mactracker
    • Carrot Weather
    • Tapes
    • WiFi Explorer
    • DaisyDisk
    • Soulver
    • Pixelmator
    • Paprika Recipe Manager
    • MindNode
    • Fantastical
    • OmniPlan
    • iBooks Author
    • Day One
    • xScope

    iOS Apps We Want on the Mac:

    • Ferrite
    • Overcast
    • Carrot Weather
    • Todoist
    • RCT Classic
    • LiquidText

    Mac Startup Sounds Featured:

    • Macintosh II
    • Macintosh LC
    • Macintosh Quadra
    • PCI-based Macintoshes
    • "Modern" PCI-based Macintoshes

    Mac Startup Sounds Featured:

    • Macintosh II
    • Macintosh LC
    • Macintosh Quadra
    • Macintosh Power Mac 6100
    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Dog Tags from Panther Launch
    Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support
    Business Models and Monetization - App Store - Apple Developer
    Upgrades for Omni apps purchased via the Mac App Store - Support - The Omni Group
    Every Mac Startup & Crash Chime - YouTube
    Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
    ‎Transmit 5 on the Mac App Store
    The Mac App Store welcomes Office 365 - Apple
    BBEdit 12.6 Introduces App Sandboxing Ahead of Planned Mac App Store Launch - MacRumors
    Apple News - Apple
    Apple Card - Apple
    Apple Arcade - Apple
    Apple TV App - Apple
    Apple TV+ - Apple
    475: Something Smells Funny Mar 24, 2019

    The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    iPad Air - Apple
    iPad mini - Apple
    iMac gets a 2x performance boost - Apple
    Amazon.com: Samsung 860 EVO SSD
    OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini
    iPad Air - Apple
    iPad mini - Apple
    ‎FE File Explorer Pro on the App Store
    Documents by Readdle
    LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple
    Cloud Sync | Synology Inc.
    Home – Dropbox Paper
    Quip
    Airtable
    Evernote
    Reconsidering Evernote in 2019 – MacStories
    Rob on Twitter on the Apple Watch
    Amazon.com: Neumann KMS 105 MT Condenser Microphone
    Amazon.com: Rode VideoMic Pro+
    On Time Tracking – 512 Pixels
    Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software
    Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App
    Timing: the best automatic Mac time tracker for productive professionals and freelancers
    Focused - Relay FM
    Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
    MixPre-6
    Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS
    A week of podcasting with only an iPad Pro - Six Colors
    The Gear I Use – 512 Pixels
    MacSparky: Gear
    474: Using the iPad as a Laptop Mar 17, 2019

    When thinking about making an iPad a notebook replacement, there are a lot of factors to consider. David and Stephen talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
    • 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.
    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides

    Discount Code MPUSiri gets $10 off for a week after this show airs.

    Laptop-less — MacSparky
    iPad - Apple
    Smart Keyboard - Apple
    Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro
    Apple Pencil - Apple
    David's Dongle Drawer
    Tandy WP2
    The AlphaSmart Word Processor - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control
    Meet the Surface Studio 2 – The Ultimate Creative Studio
    Printopia - Print from your iPad or iPhone - Decisive Tactics, Inc.
    Automators #18: Terminal Automation with John Siracusa - Relay FM
    Shortcuts Archive – MacStories
    iPad as Laptop Replacement - Hardware - MPU Talk
    The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels
    473: Shawn Blanc’s Evolved Workflows Mar 10, 2019

    Shawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects like The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Guest Starring:

    Shawn Blanc

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Shawn Blanc (@shawnblanc) | Twitter
    Shawn Blanc (.net)
    Tools and Toys
    The Sweet Setup
    The Focus Course
    Build Thread: 1984 Jeep CJ-7 – Shawn Blanc
    Coda for iOS
    Diary of an (Original) iPad Owner – Shawn Blanc
    Mac Power Users #352: Workflows with Ian Byrd - Relay FM
    Basecamp
    Slack
    Mac Power Users #423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei - Relay FM
    Things
    All The Things — A Calm Video Course on Productivity and Task Management
    The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine for Peak Productivity
    What it Was Like to Go a Month with No Social Media on My iPhone – Shawn Blanc
    ‎Microsoft Outlook on the App Store
    Two Months With the Leica Q – Shawn Blanc
    ‎Adobe Lightroom CC for iPad on the App Store
    ‎VSCO on the App Store
    Lightroom CC for iPad updated with support for Siri Shortcuts - 9to5Mac
    Rebecca Lily – Lightroom Presets
    Manage your iOS Photo Library and Improve Your Skills as a Photographer and Editor Using an iPhone or iPad — Mobile Photography Course
    Books and calendars in Photos for Mac: What are the best options? - Six Colors
    What Drew Me to Infinite Canvas Whiteboard Apps – Shawn Blanc
    Concepts App • Infinite, Flexible Sketching
    Ulysses
    GoodNotes
    GoodNotes and Planner Forms — MacSparky
    472: Live in Chicago with Friends Mar 03, 2019

    Live from Chicago, David and Stephen thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools, before answering some listener questions.

    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.
    • Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99.
    • Clean My Mac X: Your Mac. As good as new.

    Guest Starring:

    Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley

    Links and Show Notes:

    Special thanks to our volunteers for helping make the evening possible, and to Alex Cox for being such a gracious and helpful host at the venue.

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    David Sparks on Twitter: "Here’s an odd Mac Problem..."
    Rosemary (@RosemaryOrchard) | Twitter
    2018 MacBook Air Review: Getting the Band Back Together – 512 Pixels
    The HyperDrive Slim 8-in-1 USB-C Hub Balances Flexibility and Portability for Mac and iPad Pro Owners – MacStories
    Amazon.com: HyperDrive 8in1 USB C Multiport Adapter
    Amazon.com: VAVA 8-in-1 USB C Hub
    The MPU Forums
    Myke Hurley (@imyke) | Twitter
    The Pen Addict - Relay FM
    ‎GoodNotes 4 on the App Store
    Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
    GoodNotes and Planner Forms — MacSparky
    Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be: Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter: Amazon.com
    Intentionality — MacSparky
    Official Retro 1951 Website
    Mark One – Studio Neat
    Rhodia Webnotebooks ("Webbies") | Rhodia Pads and Notebooks
    Connected - Relay FM
    ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store
    Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast
    471: Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps, Oh My! Feb 24, 2019

    David and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Gazelle: Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Setapp, from Macpaw: More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Register | Macstock Conference & Expo
    The Control Strip – 512 Pixels
    Bartender 3 - How to hide menu bar icons on Mac
    Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free
    Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
    LaunchBar 6
    Alfred - Productivity App for macOS
    iStat Menus
    Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.
    Hyper-Scheduling Without Making Yourself Crazy — MacSparky
    Adobe Creative Cloud | Software and services for creative professionals
    Timing: the best automatic Mac time tracker for productive professionals and freelancers
    Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac
    PopClip for Mac
    MilGraCom — Mac Media Key Forwarder
    Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac
    Quitter – Marco.org
    CARROT Weather for iOS and Android
    Dropshare
    BetterTouchTool
    Aptonic - Dropzone 3
    Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software
    TripMode | Your mobile data savior
    Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
    Screens Connect - Edovia
    ‎How Long Left
    InstaCal - Menu Bar Calendar for macOS
    Dropbox
    Default Folder X
    Keyboard Maestro
    Micro Snitch
    ExpressVPN
    Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow
    Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password
    TextExpander | Communicate Smarter
    Backblaze
    macOS — Dock Hacking | MacSparky Field Guides
    Where work happens | Slack
    OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group
    Tweetbot for Mac
    Google Chrome: The Most Secure Browser on the Web
    Reeder 3 for Mac
    iA Writer: The Focused Writing App for Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and iPad
    Skype | Communication tool for free calls and chat
    Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS
    Textual: IRC for macOS
    Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software
    Luna Display | Turn your iPad into a second display
    Moom · Many Tricks
    AirBuddy
    CleanMyMac X
    Wacom
    Thoughts on the Apple Video Service — MacSparky
    470: From Computing to Sheep Farming, with Oogie McGuire Feb 17, 2019

    Programmer and sheep farmer Oogie McGuire talks about LambTracker, her application for managing flocks and the hardware that goes along with it, as well as her on-going project of digitizing historical photos.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Clean My Mac X: The all-in-one package to awesomize your Mac.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
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    Guest Starring:

    Oogie McGuire

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MPU Talk
    LambTracker | Open Source EID for the sheep industry
    Oogie McGuire · GitLab
    CDC Cyber - Wikipedia
    PDP-11 - Wikipedia
    nabi Jr. - Tablet For Kindergarten Readiness
    OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group
    DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies
    Scrivener | Literature & Latte
    National Novel Writing Month
    Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic People
    Scapple | Literature & Latte
    Aeon Timeline – Visual Timeline Software
    ‎Valentina Studio on the Mac App Store
    Banktivity is Personal Finance Software for Mac & iOS
    YNAB. Personal Budgeting Software for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
    VueScan Scanner Software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux
    Dublin Core Metadata Initiative: DCMI Specifications
    Desert Weyr Black Welsh Mountain Sheep
    Oogie McGuire (@OogieM) | Twitter
    469: Running a Business with G Suite Feb 10, 2019

    With G Suite, Google offers paid versions of its free web apps and services. This week, Stephen and David discuss their usage of these tools, and how G Suite compares to other solutions available to individuals and small businesses.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    G Suite: Collaboration & Productivity Apps for Business
    On Advertising - G Suite
    G Suite for Education
    Out of School Podcast Archives
    Google Drive App
    Download your data - Google Account Help
    Security Center: Actionable Security Insights | G Suite
    Create rules to filter your emails - Gmail Help
    Google Hangouts Chat: Secure Team Messaging | G Suite
    Google Keep: Online Note Taking for Business | G Suite
    Google Sites: Build & Host Business Websites | G Suite
    Google App Maker: Custom Apps for Your Business | G Suite
    Google Jamboard: Interactive Business Whiteboard | G Suite
    This is Jamboard - YouTube
    468: Mixing Macs and Microsoft with Christina Warren Feb 03, 2019

    Christina Warren, tech commentator, podcaster and Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft drops by to talk about using a Mac at work, the state of PowerPoint and how to get the most out of tech when traveling the world.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • TextExpander, from Smile: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year.
    • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.

    Guest Starring:

    Christina Warren

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users #270: Workflows with Christina Warren - Relay FM
    Office for Mac now shares a codebase with Windows, gets real-time collaboration | Ars Technica
    Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Platform & Services
    Microsoft Developer - YouTube
    How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support
    Oldest Working iMac in the Forum? - Hardware - MPU Talk
    A Review of the iPhone XR: I’ve Made a Huge Mistake – 512 Pixels
    Huawei MateBook X Pro review: the best laptop right now - The Verge
    Official Home of Microsoft Surface Computers & Devices – Microsoft Surface
    ‎Drafts 5 on the App Store
    ‎Teleprompter Premium on the App Store
    Deckset for Mac: Presentations from Markdown in No Time
    Exclusive: Tim Cook says lack of diversity in tech is 'our fault' - Mashable
    Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
    Introducing GoodNotes 5 – GoodNotes Blog
    Rocket - Relay FM
    Overtired
    Blue - Yeti
    RØDE Microphones - Podcaster
    PR 40 - Heil Sound
    Scarlett 2i2 | Focusrite
    AirFly | Twelve South
    Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones | WH-1000XM3 | Sony US
    Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined
    Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
    TablePlus | Modern, Native Tool for Database Management
    TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup
    Expressions – the coolest app for regex | Apptorium
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS
    Christina Warren (@film_girl) | Twitter
    Christina Warren (@film_girl) • Instagram
    David Sparks (@macsparky) • Instagram
    Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) • Instagram
    467: Fitness Apps & Tech Jan 27, 2019

    The iPhone and Apple Watch can be helpful in managing health and fitness, and coupled with the breadth of options in the App Store, they can become powerful tools in improving our well-being.

    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 Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MPU Live: Chicago
    Focused - Relay FM
    First Impressions of the Apple iPhone Smart Battery Case — MacSparky
    Battery Cases - iPhone Cases & Protection - Apple
    Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support
    Taking an ECG with the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support
    How to setup Medical ID with the iOS Health app – 512 Pixels
    Help article: How do I get notifications from my phone on my Fitbit device?
    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
    Strava | Run and Cycling Tracking on the Social Network for Athletes
    ‎Workouts++ on the App Store
    ‎Zombies, Run! 5k Training on the App Store
    Asana Rebel - Yoga Inspired Fitness | Asana Rebel
    ‎Yoga Studio: Mind & Body on the App Store
    Lose It! - Weight Loss That Fits
    MyFitnessPal | MyFitnessPal.com
    ‎WaterMinder® on the App Store
    Water Tracker Shortcut
    STREAKS. The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iPhone.
    Weight & BMI Wi-Fi Scale | Withings Body
    ‎Happy Scale on the App Store
    ‎Sleep Cycle alarm clock on the App Store
    ‎Sleep++ on the App Store
    ‎AutoSleep Tracker for Watch on the App Store
    Use Bedtime to track your sleep on your iPhone - Apple Support
    David's Nap Shortcut
    ‎Headspace: Meditation on the App Store
    ‎Calm on the App Store
    ‎Samsara Timer on the App Store
    Smart Rope
    My Skin Track UV: A Tiny Wearable to Track UV Exposure – MacStories
    Smart blood pressure monitor with ECG & digital stethoscope | BPM Core - Withings
    Smart Temporal Thermometer | Thermo - Withings
    SmartHalo - Bike smarter.
    Zepp Tennis | Analyze & Improve Your Serve & Stroke
    UPRIGHT Posture Training Device - Everyday Posture Coaching
    Spire: Clinical-Grade Health Monitoring and Insights
    Masimo MightySat Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
    Health & Fitness - iPhone Accessories - Apple
    Second Life: Rethinking Myself Through Exercise, Mindfulness, and Gratitude – MacStories
    Life After Cancer: How the iPhone Helped Me Achieve a Healthier Lifestyle – MacStories
    Apple Watch, New Year's resolutions, and losing 50 pounds - 9to5Mac
    Apple Watch, Weight Loss, and Me - The Loop
    Mac Power Users #423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei - Relay FM
    466: John Gruber Returns Jan 20, 2019

    John Gruber of Daring Fireball and The Talk Show join David and Stephen for a discussion about writing and podcasting, as well as WWDC and what the future may hold for the iPad and Mac.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Gazelle: Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
    • 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.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.

    Guest Starring:

    John Gruber

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MPU Live: Chicago
    Mac Power Users #264: Workflows with John Gruber - Relay FM
    John Gruber (@gruber) | Twitter
    Daring Fireball
    Daring Fireball: Dive Into Markdown
    Daring Fireball: Markdown
    Timex Sinclair - Wikipedia
    Gopher (protocol) - Wikipedia
    MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac.
    Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12
    Daring Fireball: Samsung and Apple, Sitting in a Tree, K‑I‑S‑S‑I‑N‑G
    Daring Fireball: The Talk Show
    Un-conventional: How WWDC became the heart of the Apple world's calendar | iMore
    Layers
    AltConf
    How to use the Magnifier on iPhone and iPad | iMore
    Daring Fireball: Codea’s iOS Menu Bar
    Coda for iOS
    The Switch to Intel | iMore
    The 12-inch PowerBook G4 - YouTube
    465: The Mighty Mac mini Jan 14, 2019

    Introduced as a low-cost way to switch to the Mac, the Mac mini can now be found working quietly as home and office servers, hosting files, media, backups and more.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
    • The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Seattle Meetup: January 19th 2019
    Tickets for MPU Live in Chicago
    Mac mini Introduction - YouTube
    The Mac mini Family Tree – MacStories
    Mac mini - Technical Specifications - Apple
    How to Select a Processor Option for Your New Mac - The Mac Observer
    "The Full Al Gore"
    Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD
    Amazon.com: Samsung X5 Portable Thunderbolt SSD
    Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support
    Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
    Screens for macOS - Control Any Computer Remotely from your Mac
    Amazon.com: CompuLab Display Emulator
    What kind of CPU do I need for my Plex Server? | Plex Support
    Set up file sharing on Mac - Apple Support
    Use a shared folder with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support
    How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels
    Change content caching preferences on Mac - Apple Support
    VPN Enabler for Mojave
    How to fix / re-enable broken VPN after update to Mojave? - Ask Different
    Sparky's Under-Desk Drives

    Turns out only two, not three. Room to grow!

    MacStadium: Hosted Mac mini servers
    464: Stephen... Who? Jan 07, 2019

    David puts his new cohost, Stephen Hackett, in the hot seat to talk about his tech background, love of the Mac, and if Batman or Superman is better. All of that, plus a couple of exciting event announcements.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Fujitsu ScanSnap: ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
    • 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.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • Hover: Celebrate Hover’s 10 year anniversary with awesome promotions for a limited time only

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Automators Seattle Meetup: January 19, 2019
    Automators Meetup Tickets

    Join Rose and David in Seattle on January 19.

    Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter
    512 Pixels
    Liftoff - Relay FM
    David's Unicorn Message
    A Tour of Stephen's Studio & Mac Museum - MPU Talk
    My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    Stephen's TextExpander Snippet to get Mail URL
    Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS
    Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast
    Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) - Instagram
    David Sparks (@macsparky) - Instagram
    Tickets for Mac Power Users Live in Chicago

    Come to a live recording of MPU on the evening of March 2!

    463: All Good Things... Dec 31, 2018

    We cover feedback on subscriptions, iOS tips, and more. Katie and David look back on the last 463 episodes and discuss the origins of Mac Power Users. Katie discusses her journey, favorite workflows, and answers a few listener questions.

    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.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users #459: My Life is a Subscription - Relay FM
    Backblaze
    Manage Subscriptions - Stephen's Shortcut
    Mac Power Users #461: Little Known iOS Tips - Relay FM
    Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Release of 64 bit application for ScanSnap macOS software - Fujitsu Global
    VueScan Scanner Software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux
    Mac Power Users #200: The Story So Far... - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM
    Rob Corddry - Wikipedia
    Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #62: Cutting The Cable - Relay FM
    David's "Go" Drawer
    462: Return to the Snell Zone Dec 24, 2018

    Jason Snell returns to tell us about his iMac Pro, how he uses his Mac mini, Jason's move towards iOS, being an avid reader, making time for it all, and a few of his favorite picks.

    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. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends
    Jason Snell (@jsnell) | Twitter
    The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts
    Upgrade - Relay FM
    Download #84: Shout Out to Our Nemeses - Relay FM
    iMac Pro review: Mac Pro power in the shape of an iMac | Macworld
    Mac mini 2018 review: The Swiss army knife of Macs returns - Six Colors
    Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc.
    Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software
    Amazon.com: Kingston MobileLite Pro Mobile Storage and Transfer to iPad
    The new Apple Pencil made me a believer | Macworld
    Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice
    Amazon.com: Viozon ipad Pro Stand
    Smart Keyboard - Apple
    Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad
    Amazon.com: Brydge Keyboards
    Top 10 iPad features we’d like to see in iOS 13 | Macworld
    Take Control of Photos | Take Control Books
    Which Kindle should you buy? - Six Colors
    Kindle Oasis Review: Is bigger better? - Six Colors
    Book Club - a sub-podcast of The Incomparable
    Kindle Oasis - E-reader
    Amazon.com: All-new Kindle Paperwhite
    Todoist – The Best To Do List App & Task Manager
    Rogue Amoeba | Quality Audio Software for MacOS and Windows
    461: Little Known iOS Tips Dec 17, 2018

    There's a lot hidden in iOS. David and Katie run down some of their favorite iOS tips and tricks that you may not have known, or may have forgotten about.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
    • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Help Me with Katie's Final Episode - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk
    Krissy Brierre-Davis on Twitter: "How come you guys never told me this iPhone trick? I feel duped.… "
    iOS 11 brings 5 different types of tap, but don't panic | Cult of Mac
    Use gestures to navigate your iPhone X and later - Apple Support
    Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support
    Mac Power Users #350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin - Relay FM
    How to use and customize the Accessibility shortcut on iPhone and iPad | iMore
    How to customize Control Center in iOS 11 | iMore
    Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts
    Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
    Just Press Record
    Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS
    ‎Launcher with Multiple Widgets on the App Store
    ‎AnyFont on the App Store
    ‎Gladys on the App Store
    Grammarly: Free Writing Assistant
    TextExpander
    ‎mazec on the App Store
    460: Casey Liss Returns Dec 10, 2018

    Casey Liss returns to update us on his life as a free agent, his rekindled love with the iPad, becoming a YouTuber and more.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase
    • Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’.
    • TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Liss is More
    Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter
    Accidental Tech Podcast
    Analog(ue) - Relay FM
    Casey Liss - YouTube
    Mac Power Users #209: Workflows with Casey Liss - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #346: Casey Liss: App Programmer - Relay FM
    Free Agents #54: I Have to Try It, with Casey Liss - Relay FM
    iSH
    Amazon.com: Samson Go Mic Mobile Professional Lavalier Wireless System for Mobile Video: Musical Instruments
    Amazon.com : GoPro HERO6 Black - Waterproof Digital Action Camera
    Amazon.com : GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition
    Amazon.com: Glif - Quick Release Tripod Mount for Smartphones
    Amazon.com : DJI OSMO Mobile 2 Handheld Smartphone Gimbal
    Amazon.com : Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III camera body
    Amazon.com : PANASONIC LUMIX G LEICA DG SUMMILUX LENS
    Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
    Go Pack, 2018 Edition — Liss is More
    Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable
    Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger, ULTRA COMPACT Dual Port 2.4A
    Amazon.com: Anker Astro E1Ultra Compact Portable Charger
    Q-Kit - Travel Accessories - Travel Pouches – TOM BIHN
    459: My Life is a Subscription Dec 03, 2018

    Subscriptions! It seems the wave of the future but should we be happy about that? In this episode Katie and David talk about this trend towards subscriptions and the software and services they believe are worth the effort.

    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.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.
    • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    All Good Things - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk
    My Life Is A Subscription! - Software - MPU Talk
    Subscription Database — MacSparky
    Bobby - Keep track of your subscriptions
    iCloud
    Domain Names | Buy Domains & Email At Hover.com
    Microsoft Office | Productivity Tools for Home & Office
    Membership - Relay FM
    The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services
    Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password
    TextExpander | Communicate Smarter
    Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox
    Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox
    Quicken
    Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online
    Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support
    Overcast
    Video Doorbells and Security Cameras for Your Smartphone | Ring
    Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo
    Drafts 5: The MacStories Review – MacStories
    Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Day One | Capture life as you live it with the best digital journal for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Android.
    Create and Sell Your Own Online Courses | Teachable
    Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
    Dragon Anywhere - Profesional-Grade Mobile Dictation App | Nuance
    Music - Apple
    Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online
    Acorn TV | Watch the Best British TV | Start Your Free Trial
    Hallmark Channel: Holiday & Romance Movies, TV Series & Videos | Hallmark Channel
    HBO: Home to Groundbreaking Series, Movies, Comedies & Documentaries
    Disney streaming service: Release date, name, shows and movies - CNET
    Second Phone Number, Business Phone Service in the Cloud - Line2
    YNAB. Personal Budgeting Software for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
    Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline
    Learn a New Skill Online, on Your Time
    ‎Just Press Record on the App Store
    Download Audiobooks with Audible.com
    Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work
    Upgrade - Relay FM
    458: MPU+: There's Something You Didn't Tell Me Nov 26, 2018

    Katie has a big announcement, David has a new Field Guide, we both have new iPads, we also discuss the new MacBook Airs, Apple’s pricing, our daily routines, and answer listener questions.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    All Good Things - Announcements - MPU Talk
    Gift Wrap Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
    Anker Powerline USB-C to USB A
    Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray]
    Daring Fireball: Third-Party USB-C to Lightning Cables Might Come in Mid-2019 (Which Is Good, Because I Still Don’t Think iPhone Is Ever Going to Switch to USB-C)
    Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable
    Smart Keyboard - Apple
    Apple Pencil - Apple
    The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen - YouTube
    Mac Power Users #456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users 456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Episodes - MPU Talk
    How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week
    Generac Power Systems - Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Home Generators for Sale
    Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges
    457: 2018 Geek Gift Guide Nov 19, 2018

    It's time for our annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. David and Katie run down their favorite gift picks for the year as well as what's on their own holiday wish lists.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • 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. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Apologies for the missing chapter markers on this episode - they'll return next week!

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit
    HomePod - Apple
    PowerPic | Twelve South
    Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
    Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker
    Instant Pot Recipe Collection: Simple and Delicious Pressure Cooker Family Favorites for Beginners and Experienced Cooks
    ‎Instant Pot on the App Store
    Anker Powerline USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable
    Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger
    Sutter Tech Sling
    Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray]
    Star Trek: Discovery, Season 1 on iTunes
    Rachio 3 WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
    Magnetized Apple TV Remote
    TOPGREENER Occupancy Sensor Switch
    Topgreener USB Outlet with USB Type A and Type C Charging Ports
    RelaxedLeather iPhone Case | Twelve South
    LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock
    Ring Video Doorbell Pro
    Ring Floodlight Camera Motion-Activated HD Security Cam
    TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp
    Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact
    Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger, ULTRA COMPACT
    Skiva Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Cable
    Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor
    The Kindle Paperwhite
    Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill
    Viozon ipad Pro Stand
    The Best Digital Photo Frame: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company
    Binboll Survival Whistle
    Bamboo Travel Utensils
    Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    App Camp For Girls
    American Red Cross | Help Those Affected by Disasters
    456: Workflows with Laura McClellan Nov 12, 2018

    Katie and David chat with Laura McClellan of The Productive Woman Podcast to discuss her prospectives on productivity, finding and using the right virtual assistant, creating a community around her podcast, routines, habits, and more.

    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.
    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.* 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • 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.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    The Productive Woman - an award-nominated podcast about productivity for busy women
    Laura McClellan (@LauraMcMom) | Twitter
    PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | Free Trial | PDF Expert
    Organize Your Notes with Evernote
    Notability by Ginger Labs
    Editorial for iOS
    The Omni Group
    OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group
    Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing - Zoom
    BizChix.com | Encourages, educates, and promotes women entrepreneurs.
    Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana
    The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM): Hal Elrod, Robert Kiyosaki: 8601404386732: Amazon.com: Books
    My Morning Routine - Inspiring Morning Routines
    TextExpander | Communicate Smarter
    The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services
    The World's Best Screen Capture Software | Snagit | TechSmith
    New tab page extension for Google Chrome and Firefox - Speed Dial 2
    455: Apple October 2018 Event Nov 05, 2018

    Katie and David discuss Apple's October 2018 event, the MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad Pro and their purchases.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’.
    • 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. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MacBook Air - Apple
    Mac mini - Apple
    iPad Pro - Apple
    Apple Events - Keynote October 2018 - Apple
    The New 11″ and 12.9″ iPad Pros: My First Impressions and Hands-On – MacStories
    October 30 Roundup: All the Little Things – MacStories
    Brooklyn event impressions: The iPad Pro is a computer - Six Colors
    Brooklyn event impressions: Love for the Mac - Six Colors
    Apple event day roundup: the news you might have missed - Six Colors
    454: MPU+: Did You Just Fall Down? Oct 29, 2018

    Katie shares the end of her MacBook Pro saga and AppleCare Experience, David plays with his widget screen, moving out of Evernote, finding more uses for Keyboard Maestro, upcoming Apple Event, packing apps, our favorite non-tech podcasts, and listener feedback.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • 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!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen — MacSparky
    How To Export Your Data Out Of Evernote
    Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
    Customizing the Infograph face on Apple Watch Series 4 - 9to5Mac
    What packing list app do you use? - Software - MPU Talk
    Revisionist History Podcast
    Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
    Slow Burn: Leon Neyfakh’s podcast on Watergate, Bill Clinton's impeachment, and more.
    HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself, hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei
    Serial: Season Three
    Bookworm – Podcast Book Club
    Make Me Smart
    REWORK podcast
    Lead to Win™ Podcast - Michael Hyatt
    Audio Dharma - Welcome to Audio Dharma
    The West Wing Weekly
    Relocating Folders – Noodlesoft
    Amazon.com: in-Line Coaxial Surge Protector
    Anchor Pro | ElevationLab
    453: 30 Under $30 Oct 22, 2018

    David and Katie run down 30 of their favorite apps and services under $30.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
    • 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 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.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Overcast
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Airplay to HomePod using Shortcuts! : HomePod
    Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo
    Airtable
    Screens for Mac and iOS
    Home - MindNode
    ‎Home Design 3D on the App Store
    Deliveries 3.1 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud
    Filmic Pro Mobile Video
    ‎AdBlock for Safari on the Mac App Store
    LiquidText
    1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    PowerOne: a different kind of calculator
    Moom · Many Tricks
    ToothFairy: AirPods and Bluetooth utility for Mac
    REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's | REI Co-op

    That's right. David talked about his pants.

    Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts
    The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen - YouTube

    See how David went off the deep end with his home screen.

    Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording
    Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app.
    SuperDuper!
    ‎Gladys on the App Store
    Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports & GPS Navigation App by Waze
    Aptonic - Dropzone 3
    Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
    PopClip for Mac
    Scanner App for iPhone and iPad | Best Scanning App | Scanner Pro
    HoudahSpot — Powerful File Search Tool for Mac
    Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support
    Alto's Odyssey – out now for iOS
    Confidant Hardcover Notebook • Baron Fig
    452: 2018 Developer Roundtable Oct 15, 2018

    Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile, and Dave Teare of Agile Bits join David and Katie to talk about the state of development for Mac and iOS and life as an Apple Developer.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Ken Case (@kcase) | Twitter
    Greg Scown (@macgreg) | Twitter
    Dave Teare (@dteare) | Twitter
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined
    Scriptable
    Scriptable
    Micro.blog
    Matthew Cassinelli - YouTube
    Create a new fiddle - JSFiddle
    Automators #6: Automating iOS with Matthew Cassinelli - Relay FM
    451: Task Management Strategies Oct 08, 2018

    David and Katie revisit the topic of task management. We talk about digital task managers, our history managing tasks, various tiers of task management from simplified to advanced, systems for digitally managing our tasks and how to keep it all together.

    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.
    • Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase
    • 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 have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt
    Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: David Allen
    OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group
    The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS
    Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
    Welcome to Reminders on Mac - Apple Support
    Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.
    OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides
    Scotty tells us how he keeps his reputation as a miracle worker - YouTube
    450: MPU+:I'm a Big Phone Guy Oct 01, 2018

    This month in MPU+ we chat about David's new phone, Katie's broken Mac, iOS 12 follow-up, Siri Shortcuts, transitioning from Dropbox to iCloud, David's laptop replacement and more.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
    • Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
    • Handy: The most reliable name in house cleaning.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Sparky's 5 Minute Review of the iPhone Xs Max - YouTube

    David can't stop using Memoji. Never!

    OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides
    Apple - Joint Venture
    Use 1Password to fill and save on your iPhone and iPad
    Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports & GPS Navigation App by Waze
    How to Trigger IFTTT Applets with iOS 12’s New Shortcuts App and Siri – MacStories
    CARROT Weather for iOS and Android
    How to understand the amazing new battery info in iOS 12 | Cult of Mac
    Tim Cook opens up about what's next for Apple, live on 'GMA' Video - ABC News
    Moom · Many Tricks
    Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast — MacSparky
    449: macOS Mojave Sep 24, 2018

    David and Katie talk about Apple's latest operating system, macOS Mojave. We discuss the state of the Mac, yearly release cycles, what we like, what we don't, new features for productivity and more.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Molekule: The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Use mpu for $75 off.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
    • 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Draft Table for iPad

    David's favorite iPad stand.

    Learn.MacSparky

    So many videos ... so little time.

    The Siri Shortcuts Field Guide

    3+ hours of Siri Shortcuts goodness.

    Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes
    macOS Mojave - Apple
    448: iOS 12 and the September 12th Event Sep 17, 2018

    David and Katie run through their favorite new features for iOS 12, WatchOS 5 and thoughts on the September 12th announcements.

    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.
    • Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
    • 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!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides

    David's new Field Guide all about Siri Shortcuts. 3+ hours and 40 minutes of Siri Shortcuts goodness.

    Apple Events - Keynote September 2018 - Apple
    iPhone XS - Apple
    iPhone XR - Apple
    Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple
    iOS 12 - Apple
    Automators #4: First Look at Siri Shortcuts - Relay FM
    Introduction to Siri Shortcuts - WWDC 2018 - Videos - Apple Developer
    Amazon.com: Anker Dual USB Wall Charger
    447: Workflows with Zac Hall Sep 10, 2018

    Zac Hall joins David and Katie to talk about how he stays on top of Apple news at 9to5Mac as well his work as an online publisher. We also talk about 9to5's recent discovery of the new iPhone and Apple Watch prior to Apple's September 12th event.

    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.
    • Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Guest Starring:

    Zac Hall

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Zac Hall (@apollozac) | Twitter

    @9to5mac

    9to5Mac | Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day
    9to5Mac Happy Hour | 9to5Mac
    9to5Mac Daily Podcast | 9to5Mac
    9to5Toys | New Gear, reviews and deals
    9to5Google - Beyond Good and Evil
    The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS
    Byword - Markdown text editor app for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    Pixelmator Pro
    TextExpander | Communicate Smarter
    Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone
    Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording
    Where work happens | Slack
    Call Recorder for Skype
    Apple Watch, New Year’s resolutions, and losing 50 pounds | 9to5Mac
    ‎MyFitnessPal on the App Store
    Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed | 9to5Mac
    Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more | 9to5Mac
    Amazon.com: Logitech Circle 2 Indoor/Outdoor Wired Home Security Camera
    Shading Solutions from Lutron Provide Energy Saving Light Control
    ‎HomeCam for HomeKit on the App Store
    446: MPU+: Are You Going to Go Big? Sep 03, 2018

    Katie and David speculate about Apple's upcoming September 12th event, David goes laptopless again, hiding cables and technology clutter around your home, shutting down Wi-Fi on a schedule, storing business cards, fixing a broken iPhone and listener feedback.

    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 have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’.
    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    MacSparky Field Guides
    Apple Invites Media to September 12 Event at Apple Park: 'Gather Round' - Mac Rumors
    Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed | 9to5Mac
    Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more | 9to5Mac
    Laptop-less — MacSparky
    Amazon.com: Command Cord Clips, Small, Clear, 8-Clips
    Amazon.com: Multi-Purpose Cable Tie (100 Piece)
    Amazon.com: Cable Concealer On-Wall Cord Cover Raceway Kit
    Amazon.com:50 PCS Reusable Fastening Cable Ties
    Abbyy Business Card Reader
    Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac
    Identity Resolution & Data Insights Solutions | FullContact
    How to use your phone to scan business cards into Evernote – Evernote Help & Learning
    Roon Labs
    David's Magnetic Apple TV Holder
    Noizio – ambient sound equalizer for relax or productivity.
    Get A 4x Increase In Productivity By Listening To Music | Focus@Will
    Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera, works with Alexa
    LaMetric Clock

    David's Amazon Day splurge.

    445: HomeKit Intensive Aug 27, 2018

    David and Katie dive deep on HomeKit and discuss the HomeKit App, managing rooms, creating scenes, automation and our favorite HomeKit enabled devices. We also discuss where HomeKit falls down and our workarounds.

    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.
    • 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 Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    iOS - Home - Apple
    HomeKit - All Accessories - Apple
    Mac Power Users #402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack
    Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue
    Amazon: Philips Hue White A19 Smart Bulb Starter Kit
    Amazon: Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch with Remote
    Amazon: Philips Hue Lily Outdoor Smart Spot
    Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch
    Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Switch for All Bulb Types and Fans
    Amazon: Philips Hue Motion Sensor for Smart Lights
    Amazon: Eve Door & Window
    Amazon: Wemo Mini Smart Plug
    Amazon: Wemo Bridge - Works with Apple HomeKit
    Canary - A complete security system in a single device.
    Canary - A complete security system in a single device.
    Video Doorbells and Security Cameras for Your Smartphone | Ring
    Amazon: Canary View Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera
    Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera, works with Alexa
    Amazon.com: Ring Video Doorbell Pro
    Amazon: MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain
    Amazon: Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock
    444: Workflows with iPhone JD Jeff Richardson Aug 20, 2018

    Jeff Richardson from iPhone JD joins Katie and David to chat about how he uses a Mac at home and PC at work, going all in and adopting a paperless lifestyle with the iPad, starting a successful blog, using the Apple Watch, and more.

    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. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
    • RXBAR: Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients. Get 25% off with promo code ‘mpu’.

    Guest Starring:

    Jeff Richardson

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    iPhone J.D.
    Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) | Twitter
    LogMeIn Remote Access | Secure Remote Desktop Software
    iPhone X Leather Case - Saddle Brown - Apple
    Amazon.com: iPhone X Clear Soft TPU Cover (Katie's current case)
    GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking
    GoodReader
    Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Lightning to HDMI - Apple
    Lightning to VGA Adapter - Apple
    Amazon.com : Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control
    Amazon.com: Thought Out Simplex iPad Stand Pro
    ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store
    Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit
    Philips Hue Motion Sensor
    443: Revisiting Music Management Aug 13, 2018

    Katie and David revisit music management and discuss the state of the two major streaming services, how things have changed iTunes Match, managing their music, and audio at home and in the car.

    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.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MacTrack/iTrack Legal | Tech conference for tech-loving lawyers
    Spotify's IPO filing shows how hard it is to make money from streaming subscriptions
    Music for everyone - Spotify
    Music - Apple
    More Fun with iTunes Smart Playlists — MacSparky
    Top 10 iTunes Smart Playlists
    The Ultimate Enterprise Background Noise Generator
    Amazon.com: Starship Sounds: Ambient Engine Noise: Alexa Skills
    Amazon.com: All-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa
    HomePod - Apple
    ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store
    ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Recording App | Shure Americas
    ‎Apogee MetaRecorder on the App Store
    ‎ToothFairy on the Mac App Store
    Make and receive phone calls in FaceTime on Mac - Apple Support
    How to upgrade tracks to iTunes Match, fast | Macworld
    442: Workflows with Joe Buhlig Aug 06, 2018

    Joe Buhlig joins David and Katie to talk about his iPadless life, analog tools for productivity, live streaming, managing a business, Discourse and more.

    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 have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Guest Starring:

    Joe Buhlig

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Joe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real life
    Joe Buhlig (@JoeBuhlig) | Twitter
    ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development
    MPU Talk
    Bookworm – Podcast Book Club
    Productivity Guild Podcast
    Whims That Work
    Productivity Guild
    David's Recording Light
    ‎Shelly - SSH Client on the App Store
    Philips Hue Starter Kit
    Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt
    Lamy - LAMY Safari Pen
    TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear Fountain Pen | TWSBI
    Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
    Amazon.com: BEHRINGER XENYX X1204USB soundboard
    Amazon.com : Teradek Inc 10-0245 VidiU
    Open Broadcaster Software
    Rocket.Chat - Free, Open Source, Enterprise Team Chat
    G Suite – Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar and More for Business
    Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software
    Discourse - Civilized Discussion
    MailMate
    ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS
    Dvorak Simplified Keyboard - Wikipedia
    441: MPU+: The Grass is Always Greener Jul 30, 2018

    David and Katie talk about how it's easier now than ever before to cut the cable, Katie's moves away from Evernote, David's experimentation with iOS Mail clients, getting burned when selling online, choosing an email provider, the iOS 12 Beta, and answer listener questions.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever.
    • 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!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users #248: Revisting Cutting the Cord - Relay FM
    Apple TV 4K - Apple
    Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote
    Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone
    The best email client for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Spark
    Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone
    Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk
    Amazon.com: Twelve South PlugBug World
    The Best Indoor HDTV Antenna for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter
    Import your notes and files to the Notes app - Apple Support
    Amazon.com: CalDigit TS3 Plus - Thunderbolt 3 Dock with
    Amazon.com: Whirlwind Micmute Push to Mute
    Mizage - Shush
    440: Workflows with Thom Zahler Jul 23, 2018

    Artist, illustrator and cartooner Thom Zahler talks about his life as a comic book artist, writer and the digital and analog tools he uses. He shares how he makes a living as an independent worker, and his experience on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

    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.
    • Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
    • Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever.

    Guest Starring:

    Thom Zahler

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Thom Zahler Art Studios
    Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) | Twitter
    Warning Label
    Love and Capes, Vol. 1: Thom Zahler: 9781600102752: Amazon.com: Books
    Time & Vine: Thom Zahler: 9781684050369: Amazon.com: Books
    Long Distance: Thom Zahler: 9781631404863: Amazon.com: Books
    Collected Warning Label Print Edition by Thomas Zahler — Kickstarter
    (7) Warning Label Postcard - YouTube
    Free Agents #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler - Relay FM
    Cintiq
    ‎Procreate on the App Store
    ‎CLIP STUDIO PAINT for manga on the App Store
    Comic-Con International: San Diego
    Credit Card Processing - Accept Credit Cards Anywhere | Square
    Amazon.com: Twelve South PlugBug World | All-in-one MacBook global travel adapter + iPhone/iPad/USB charger: Computers & Accessories
    Thom Zahler Art Studios » Then There Was that Time I was on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
    Rocketbook | Best Smart Notebook | Cloud Notebook | Reusable Notebook
    NameChanger - MRR Software
    Email Archiver
    439: On Our Desks … Jul 16, 2018

    David and Katie share their home office setups. We discuss all the gadgets in, on and under our desks, what's connected to our Macs and how we get work done.

    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.
    • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
    • Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever.
    • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Latest Homescreens & Office Setups topics - MPU Talk
    Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk
    MacSparky's New Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk
    Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Premium Single Monitor Stand - Lift Engine Arm Mount, Aluminum: Computers & Accessories

    David's monitor arms.

    Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Small Tablet (PTH451): Electronics
    Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone for Handheld Vocal Applications: Electronics

    David's podcasting/screencasting mic.

    Amazon.com: Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling - Black: Electronics

    David's podcasting cans. (Also great for travel - noise cancelling.)

    Sound Devices USBPre 2 - Microphone Interface USBPRE 2 B&H Photo

    A ridiculously expensive (but good) pre-amp.

    Amazon.com: Elevation Lab DraftTable Kit For iPad Pro - Adjustable stand for iPad Pro & Pencil, designed for professionals and designers. Includes PencilStand & ArmRest: Computers & Accessories
    Amazon.com: Brother HLL8350CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled: Electronics

    David's color laser printer.

    The Best Standing Desks: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company
    VARIDESK 49900 - Height-Adjustable Standing Desk
    Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
    Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Color Duplex Desk Scanner for Mac and PC: Electronics
    RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand
    Rode Podcaster Booming Kit
    Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac
    Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Mac
    Synology 4 bay NAS DiskStation DS918+
    APC 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port
    Anker USB 3.0 9-Port Hub + 5V 2.1A Smart Charging Port
    Seagate Expansion 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0
    IKEA - SIGNUM Cable management
    eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons)
    Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router
    438: Workflows with Matt Gemmell Jul 09, 2018

    Matt Gemmell joins us to discuss life as a software engineer turned writer, his evolution from Mac to iOS, his passion for fitness, and being an independent worker.

    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.
    • Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
    • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    Guest Starring:

    Matt Gemmell

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Matt Gemmell
    Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell) | Twitter
    Changer (KESTREL Book 1) -by Matt Gemmell
    The best of my writing - Matt Gemmell
    The tools I'm using - Matt Gemmell
    Ulysses
    OmniOutliner - outlining and writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group
    GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking
    The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS
    Amazon.com: Fitbit Alta Smart Fitness Activity Tracker
    Amazon.com: Lamicall iPad Stand
    Canopy – Studio Neat
    The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS
    Where work happens | Slack
    Automators

    David and Rose Orchard’s new Automation deep dive podcast.

    437: The iPhone as a Communicator Jul 02, 2018

    Of all the things an iPhone can do, we sometimes forget it’s a great device for communication. In this episode we dig deep on how to use the iPhone as a communications tool.

    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. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Take advantage of Casper’s limited time Fourth of July offer.
    • Pixelmator The world’s most innovative image editing app.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MPU Talk
    “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau
    “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau
    MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky
    Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community
    Set up Visual Voicemail on your iPhone - Apple Support
    How to use voicemail transcripts on iPhone | iMore
    Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling - Apple Support
    How to make and answer phone calls on your iPad | iMore
    Block phone numbers and contacts on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Detect and block spam phone calls with third-party apps - Apple Support
    Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo
    Ruby Receptionists - Virtual Receptionist Service
    Google Voice
    All-in-One Phone, Team Messaging, Video Conferencing | RingCentral
    VOIP Business Phone Service | PBX | Phone.com
    Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support
    iOS 10 tips: How to turn on/off individual read receipts in Apple's Messages app
    How to filter and disable notifications for iMessages from unknown senders | iMore
    Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM
    Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    How to receive messages from specific contacts in Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone and iPad | iMore
    Daily tip: How to automatically dial an extension on iPhone | iMore
    436: MPU+: These Things Are Like Tribbles Jun 25, 2018

    In this episode, we launch the new MPU Discourse community, talk about Siri Shortcuts, Katie got a HomePod, David shares thoughts on the iOS Beta and his recent visit to Apple Park. We also tackle listener questions about messages in the cloud, iPad accessories and kids in college.

    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!
    • Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    MPU Talk
    MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky
    Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community
    “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau
    “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau
    ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development
    Free Agents - Relay FM
    How Siri Shortcuts Can Revolutionize iOS Automation — MacSparky
    Shortcuts: A New Vision for Siri and iOS Automation – MacStories
    Apple Developer
    HomePod - Apple
    So..I bought a HomePod - Hardware - MPU Talk
    The Apple Park Tote Give Away - MPU Talk
    Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support
    How to enable Messages in iCloud | Macworld
    Canopy – Studio Neat
    Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple
    Amazon.com: Anker Bluetooth Ultra-Slim Keyboard for iPad
    WhenWorks
    WhenWorks on the App Store
    Home Design 3D GOLD on the App Store
    435: Catching up with Don McAllister Jun 18, 2018

    Don McAllister returns to talk about building a business around ScreenCastsOnline, building his team, delegation, project management, and more. We also talk chat travel and electric cars.

    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 have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Guest Starring:

    Don McAllister

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline
    Don McAllister (@donmcallister) | Twitter
    Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community
    Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline
    Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Services
    ScreenFlow for Mac
    Mac Power Users #384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette - Relay FM
    Podio: Project Management and Collaboration Software | Podio
    How Siri Shortcuts Can Revolutionize iOS Automation — MacSparky
    Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work
    Airtable
    What is TripIt - How it Works
    Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior.
    The Super Simple VPN You Can Trust | Encrypt.me
    Model 3 | Tesla
    Why David Pogue bought the Honda Clarity hybrid [Video]
    434: PDF Workflows Jun 11, 2018

    Katie and David talk about the state of PDFs in 2018, how the PDF format has evolved, and best practices for creating, naming, managing and working with PDFs.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping.
    • 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.
    • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    PDF/A - Wikipedia
    Paperless — MacSparky
    Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500
    The Best All-in-One Printer for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter
    Scanbot Pro: Scanner App & Fax on the App Store
    Scanner Pro on the App Store
    iOS 11: How to scan documents with the Notes app | 9to5Mac
    Credit Freeze Guide
    Fixing the Print to PDF Trick for High Sierra — MacSparky
    Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky
    How to print Mail messages to PDF with 3D Touch on iPhone | iMore
    PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | PDF Expert
    macOS Sierra: Rename files, folders, and disks
    Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software
    PDF Editor - PDFpen - Edit PDF Files | Smile Software
    PDFpen Scan+ with OCR, PDF text export on the App Store
    PDF Expert by Readdle on the App Store
    iAnnotate 4 — PDFs & more on the App Store
    GoodReader on the App Store
    LiquidText PDF Reader on the App Store
    forScore on the App Store
    PDFpen 3 – PDF Editor on the App Store
    Apple Pencil - Apple
    433: WWDC 2018 Jun 05, 2018

    David and Katie share their thoughts on WWDC 2018 including thoughts on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS and watchOS 5

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
    • StoryWorth: A new way to bring the family together.
    • 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-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Apple Events - WWDC Keynote, June 2018 - Apple
    iOS 12 Preview - Apple
    macOS - Mojave Preview - Apple
    watchOS 5 Preview - Apple
    Apple TV 4K - Apple
    Connected at the Keynote
    The small details of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, and more - Six Colors
    iOS 12: The MacStories Overview – MacStories
    macOS Mojave: The MacStories Overview – MacStories
    watchOS 5: The MacStories Overview – MacStories
    macOS 10.14 Mojave System Requirements – 512 Pixels
    432: MPU+: Walking Down The Hallway On The Internet May 28, 2018

    David and Katie share what's on their minds this month including the end of the Airport Era, David's thoughts on the state of Notes apps including Bear and Apple Notes, surviving a house fire, thoughts on the iPhone X, Refurbs, and more.

    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!
    • Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app
    • Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    How to Choose the Best Mesh Wireless System For Your Home - The Mac Observer
    Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons)
    Amazon.com: Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router
    Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Evernote
    nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com
    Notes App: The Ultimate Guide | iMore
    Ulysses
    Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner
    Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze
    Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500
    Amazon.com: Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Portable External Hard Drive
    Mac Power Users #408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness - Relay FM
    Amazon.com: RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand
    iPhone Field Guide, Version 1.1 — MacSparky
    Mail Act-On
    Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock
    42mm Black Sport Loop - Regular - Apple
    PG Music - Band-in-a-Box for Mac
    431: Mac Maintenance May 21, 2018

    Katie and David discuss best practices for keeping your Mac healthy including Mac maintenance tips, diagnosing common problems, getting rid of unnecessary files, maintenance utilities, and care tips.

    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. Save up to 20% using this link.
    • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Mac Power Users #49: Mac Maintenance - Relay FM
    iStat Menus
    Bartender 3 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control
    How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support
    60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky
    What is Console on macOS Sierra and why should you care? | iMore
    How to use Activity Monitor on your Mac - Apple Support
    How to remove startup programs in macOS Sierra and earlier OS X?
    How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support
    How to use Optimized Storage on the Mac | iMore
    CleanMyMac 3
    Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan.
    Setapp | A suite of Mac apps for all tasks
    DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac
    OmniDiskSweeper and OmniWeb - The Omni Group
    Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software
    PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more
    Titanium Software - OnyX
    Cocktail - A perfect mixture for macOS
    Malwarebytes for Mac—Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes
    Amazon.com: iKlear iPod Cleaning Kit For All Apple Products
    About macOS Recovery - Apple Support
    DiskWarrior 5
    TimeMachineEditor
    Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled
    Amphetamine on the Mac App Store
    How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support
    FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. —
    iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky

    The iPhone Field Guide 1.1 is now out. Also, the PDF version is now available.

    YouTube - Oscar trash extension
    430: Catching up with Marco Arment May 14, 2018

    Marco Arment Returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of the Mac, the iMac Pro, Apple's laptops, Overcast, privacy, digital cameras and more.

    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.
    • Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’.
    • 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.

    Guest Starring:

    Marco Arment

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Marco.org
    Marco Arment (@marcoarment) | Twitter
    Accidental Tech Podcast
    Under the Radar - Relay FM
    Mac Power Users #99: Workflows with Marco Arment - Relay FM
    Overcast 4.2: The privacy update – Marco.org
    Overcast versus Apple Podcasts — MacSparky
    Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD
    iStat Menus
    The best laptop ever made – Marco.org
    Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org
    Amazon.com : Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera
    Amazon.com : Sony a7R III 42.4MP Full-frame Camera
    Soulver | Acqualia
    Tower - The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows
    Cloud Backup for Mac and Windows | Encrypted Online Backup | Arq Backup
    429: iWork Deep Dive May 07, 2018

    With the recent updates to iWork we thought it time to dive deep. We share the best uses for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. We discuss the pros and cons of the apps, collaboration, and try to tackle the question - can you get by with iWork alone?

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
    • Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’.
    • 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 have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Microsoft Office Pricing
    Pages - Apple
    Numbers - Apple
    Keynote - Apple
    iTunes Card Deals (@itunescarddeals) | Twitter
    About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support
    Buy Apple Pencil - Apple
    428: MPU+: The Bedroom Episode Apr 30, 2018

    This month on MPU+ David and Katie spend some time discussing bedroom tech, including what's on our nightstands and sleep tracking. We also discuss David's new backup strategy, Drafts 5, Returning a Lost iPhone, Apple's Education Event, and follow-up on Katie's lightning strike.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Setapp, from Macpaw: More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac
    • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Amazon.com: Echo Spot
    David's Viozon iPad Stand

    The trick is turning your iPad into portrait mode and then writing your butt off.

    Kindle Oasis

    They've come a long way since generation 1.

    AutoSleep
    Logitech Base

    You too can spend $100 to slowly charge your iPad Pro.

    Apps - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer
    David's Anker Charger
    Amazon.com: Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand
    David's Logitech K760 Keyboard
    Seagate 5 TB USB Power Drives

    David's collecting them like baseball cards.

    The MacCast with Adam Christianson
    iCloud: What is iCloud Notes?
    Synology Inc.
    The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services
    Sleep Cycle alarm clock
    Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts
    PiPifier for iPad Expands Picture in Picture Support to More Safari Videos – MacStories
    Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector
    Amazon.com: APC PNET1GB ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector for 100/1000 Base
    Overlay Contact Information On Wallpaper
    LiveUseful on the App Store
    GrayKey iPhone unlocker poses serious security concerns - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs
    Set up your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone - Apple Support
    Amazon.com: iPhone X Case, ESR Slim Clear Soft TPU Cover
    Amazon.com: Belkin 6-Outlet SurgeMaster Wall-Mount Surge Protector
    38mm Saddle Brown Classic Buckle - Apple
    38mm White Sport Band - Apple
    Overlay Contact Information on Wallpaper | Rosemary Orchard
    427: Creating the iPhone Field Guide Apr 23, 2018

    David has written a new book - the iPhone Field Guide. In this episode, we discuss his latest project, the process of creating a multimedia book, the state of iBooks Author and more.

    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.
    • Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
    • Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
    • Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code MPU.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky
    iBooks Author - Apple
    Pages - Apple
    Ulysses
    Trello
    Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics — MacSparky
    Home - MindNode
    Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM
    From brainstorm to outline: Why I use OPML | Macworld
    Pages, iBooks Author, and eBooks creation: Everything you need to know | iMore
    Create a book in Pages - Apple Support
    Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images, Vectors, Footage | Depositphotos
    426: Workflows with Andy Ihnatko Apr 15, 2018

    Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Get 3 months free.
    • Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping.
    • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
    • 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.

    Guest Starring:

    Andy Ihnatko

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Andy Ihnatko's Celestial Waste of Bandwidth – The blog of Andy Ihnatko, intermittently-beloved technology journalist.
    Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter
    X10 (industry standard) - Wikipedia
    iOS - Home - Apple
    Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue
    HomePod - Apple
    Amazon Echo
    Andy's Eve
    Mac mini - Apple
    Can you fix an iPad that went through a wood chipper
    Dropbox
    SuperDuper!
    Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices
    Scrivener | Literature & Latte
    Ulysses
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - YouTube
    iPad Pro - Apple
    Andy's iPad Keyboard
    Apple Pencil - Apple
    Logitech Crayon Digital iPad Pencil for Students - en-us
    Take and edit Live Photos - Apple Support
    Andy's Camera
    Moment: Gear and Travel Company for Mobile Photography | Moment
    Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits
    Arduino - Home
    425: Web Browsers Apr 09, 2018

    David and Katie dive into the topic of browsers. The browsers we use on Mac and iOS, reasons to look at third-party browsers vs staying with Safari, tweaking your settings, our favorite add-ons and companions services and more.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    • Clean My Mac 3: A simple and powerful application to make your Mac as good as new. Get 20% off.
    • Audible: Helping you be a better you. Start your free trial today.
    • 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.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    Please Review: Mac Power Users
    macOS - Safari - Apple
    How to start using Safari on Mac | iMore
    Pin frequently visited websites in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
    Safari for Mac: Keep a reading list in Safari
    Apple - Safari - Safari Extensions Gallery
    Instapaper
    DuckDuckGo Search Engine
    Chrome Web Store - Extensions
    Chrome Web Browser
    Download Firefox — Free Web Browser
    Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS
    Opera
    iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store