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Mac Power Users

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

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509: Brent Simmons, Man of Many Hats Nov 10, 2019

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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.

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.
Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.

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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

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

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.
Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.

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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

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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.

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.
Kensington: The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today.

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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

Show notes

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 & iPads.

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.

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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

Show notes

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.
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: Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping.
Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.

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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

Show notes

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.

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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

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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.

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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

Show notes

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 gives a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Relay FM Podcastathon.

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.
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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

Show notes

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.

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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
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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.

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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

500: David in the Hot Seat Sep 15, 2019
Show notes

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.

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Support St. Jude

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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

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