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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.

Copyright: Copyright © 2024 Relay FM

Latest Episodes:

449: macOS Mojave Sep 24, 2018

Show notes

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.

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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

Show notes

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!

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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

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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.

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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

Show notes

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’.
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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

Show notes

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!

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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

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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

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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

Show notes

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.

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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

Show notes

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.

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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

Show notes

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!

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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

Show notes

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.

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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

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