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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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499: Backups and Updates Sep 08, 2019

Show notes

Backing up our devices is easier than ever, but many people don't bother making sure their data is safe and sound. This week, David and Stephen talk backup strategies before offering 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!
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: 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 Membership

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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
Show notes

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 Membership

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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

Show notes

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. David and Stephen compare these tools.

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.

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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

Show notes

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:

Links and Show Notes:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership

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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

Show notes

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.
Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
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.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership

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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

Show notes

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 Membership

Submit Feedback

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
Show notes

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 and his explorations in content filtering and 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 Membership

Submit Feedback

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

493: My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma Jul 28, 2019
Show notes

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 and his explorations in content filtering and 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 Membership

Submit Feedback

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

Show notes

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 the boss.

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 Membership

Submit Feedback

#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

Studio space at Polygon — 491: Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort Jul 14, 2019
Show notes

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:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership

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#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

Show notes

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.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off.

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Safari - Apple

Safari - Apple Developer

Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia

Macworld Boston 1997 - The Microsoft Deal - YouTube

Apple Unveils Safari - Apple Newsroom

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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

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