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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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489: Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman Jun 30, 2019

Show notes

Tyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner, alongside is 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.

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#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

Show notes

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,

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? 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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#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
Show notes

Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years. 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.

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Josh Centers

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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

487: Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker Jun 16, 2019
Show notes

Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years. 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

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Josh's Desk:

Josh's Homescreens:

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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

Show notes

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.
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.
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.

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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

Show notes

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 thoughts on the announcements and updates from 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.
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: Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about.

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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

Show notes

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.

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‎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

Show notes

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.

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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

Show notes

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.
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.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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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

Show notes

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.

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.

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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

Show notes

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!
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.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

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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

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