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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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429: iWork Deep Dive May 07, 2018

Show notes

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.

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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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

Show notes

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.

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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

Show notes

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.

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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

Google Chrome on the App Store

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad on the App Store

1Password

Grammarly

Ghostery Makes the Web Cleaner, Faster and Safer!

Adblock Plus - Surf the web without annoying ads!

Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote

Downie on Setapp | Ultimate YouTube video downloader

My Feed | Honey

Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com

Facebook Container Extension: Take control of how you’re being tracked | The Firefox Frontier

Amazon Assistant

1Blocker on the App Store

The Super Simple VPN You Can Trust | Encrypt.me

eero Plus: Worry Free Wifi Security | eero

424: Workflows with Mike Schmitz Apr 01, 2018

Show notes

Writer, podcaster, screencaster and avid bookworm Mike Schmitz joins us to talk about his quest to "push past average", become more productive, sleep better, read more and live a well-balanced life.

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.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

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Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

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Mike Schmitz (@BobbleheadJoe) | Twitter

Thou Shalt Hustle: Pushing Past Average: Mike Schmitz: 9781508457749: Amazon.com: Books

Bookworm – Podcast Book Club

Mike Schmitz -

The Productivity Show - podcast by Asian Efficiency

Mike Schmitz, Author at The Sweet Setup

Asian Efficiency: Time Management and Productivity - Asian Efficiency

Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline

Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community

Use Emergency SOS on your iPhone - Apple Support

Sleep Cycle alarm clock on the App Store

Amazon.com: elago W3 Stand for Apple Watch

15 Quick Tips to Boost iOS Productivity - Asian Efficiency

GoodNotes Homepage

Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Amazon.com: HooToo Wireless Travel Router

Blue Cherry MX Switch Mechanical Keyboards

Sleep Cycle alarm clock

AutoSleep

Review: Dell Ultra HD 4K 24" Monitor P2415Q — Katie Floyd

Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen

Mac Power Users #332: Other Uses For Keynote - Relay FM

Sketchnotes - Designer Mike Rohde

Mac Power Users #120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde - Relay FM

f.lux: software to make your life better

ScreenFlow for Mac - Download

Bitsbox - Coding for Kids

Paper by FiftyThree | Simple Sketch App

Steal Like An Artist, a book by Austin Kleon

Everything is a Remix Remastered (2015 HD) on Vimeo

Home - MindNode

Keyboard Maestro 8.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei Mar 26, 2018

Show notes

David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less.

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

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Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

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JOCELYN K. GLEI writes about work & creativity.

HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself, hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei

Tweets by Jocelyn K. Glei (@jkglei) – Twitter

UNSUBSCRIBE: How to Kill Email Anxiety, Avoid Distractions, and Get Real Work Done • Jocelyn K. Glei

Amazon.com: Apogee Duet USB Audio Interface for iPad & Mac

Apogee MetaRecorder App - Apogee Electronics

Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote

SM7B Vocal Microphone | Shure Americas

Amazon.com: Etubby Upgraded Microphone Suspension Boom

Literature & Latte

Ulysses

Change Your Screen to Grayscale to Combat Phone Addiction

★reeder

Unread

Edison Mail

Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac | The contacts app you'll actually want to use.

Inbox Pause: Fight Back Against Email Overload

Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox

Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X

Keyboard Maestro 8.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

Zencastr

Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems

Exacompta FAF Desk Pads | Classic Office Products

Baron Fig • Tools for Thinkers - Premium paper notebooks, pens and backpacks

422: MPU+: Low Power Mode, It Isn't Just For Phones Mar 19, 2018

Show notes

Katie an David share what's on their mind this month including home security systems, the OmniFocus 3 beta, David's new love of paper, the HomePod, their favorite non-tech productivity hacks, and more. We also tackle listener questions and share tech we're playing with.

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.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
Fracture Bring your photos to life.
Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping.

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Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

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Star Trek Remembers Professor Stephen Hawking – TrekMovie.com

Home Security Systems from SimpliSafe

Amazon.com : Ring Video Doorbell Pro (Existing Doorbell Wiring Required) : Camera & Photo

Nest Hello video doorbell | Nest

Amazon.com : Canary All-in-One Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera

Amazon.com : Canary Flex Indoor Outdoor HD Security Camera

The Omni Group

HomePod review: Stop, Look, and Listen - Six Colors

Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan.

Amazon.com: Twelve South BookBook for iPhone X | 3-in-1 leather wallet case, display stand and removable shell (brown): Cell Phones & Accessories

Baron Fig • Tools for Thinkers - Premium paper notebooks, pens and backpacks

iBooks Author - Apple

HomePod - Apple

Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems

Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software

Baron Fig • Tools for Thinkers - Premium paper notebooks, pens and backpacks

Amazon.com: HooToo USB C Hub With Ethernet, HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, 3 USB ports USB C Network Adapter for MacBook Pro & Type C Windows Laptops - Silver: Computers & Accessories

Amazon.com: Anker Premium USB-C Mini-Dock with 2 USB 3.0 Ports, 4K HDMI Port, SD Card Port, Ethernet Port, and a USB-C Input Port for Macbook, Chromebook, and More: Computers & Accessories

Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan.

Amazon.com: Twelve South BookBook for iPhone X | 3-in-1 leather wallet case, display stand and removable shell (brown): Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Performance

USB Chargers – SnapPower

Performance Mouse MX - Rechargeable Wireless Mouse - Logitech

Amazon.com: Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (MJ2R2LL/A): Computers & Accessories

Stylus Pens for Intuos and Bamboo Tablets | Wacom

BookBook for iPhone | Twelve South

Amazon.com: iPhone X Case MoKo Crystal Clear

Amazon.com: HooToo Wireless Travel Router

Star Wars: The Last Jedi on iTunes

421: Business Workflows Mar 12, 2018

Show notes

Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating 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.
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.

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Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

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Email Field Guide — MacSparky

Deferred Email — MacSparky

Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox

Mailbutler | Home

Mail Act-On

Videos | TextExpander

TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky

Automatically Add Recipient's Name to Email with TextExpander — MacSparky

Scheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for Gmail

Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics — MacSparky

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport

Calendly - Scheduling appointments and meetings is super easy with Calendly.

Acuity Online Appointment Scheduling

Virtual Receptionist & Live Call Answering Service | Ruby Receptionists

Free Audio Conferencing | FreeConferenceCall.com

Easier Conference Call Planning with TextExpander — MacSparky

Doodle

OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group

PDFpenPro for Mac | Smile

Fixing the Print to PDF Trick for High Sierra — MacSparky

Bronson Watermarker PDF on the Mac App Store

Bulk Convert Word Documents to Watermarked PDF files — Katie Floyd

Simple Online Time Tracking Software - Harvest

FreshBooks

Downgrade Your QuickBooks Online Plan — Katie Floyd

Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software

Scanner Pro on the App Store

Scanbot Scanner: Scan Doc, PDF on the App Store

iOS 10 How-To: Print to PDF from anywhere in iOS using 3D Touch | 9to5Mac

Default Folder X

420: Presentation Workflows Mar 05, 2018

Show notes

Presentations are on our mind this week as Katie and David both prepare for talks at the ABA Techshow. We discuss workflows for planning a presentation, tips for making your slides, getting ready for the big day, dealing with nerves, and making sure your presentation goes off without a hitch.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’.
Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your 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:

Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up - Wed, Mar 7, 2018

Presentations — MacSparky

Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM

Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images, Vectors, Footage | Depositphotos

You're Mac — MacSparky

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

MindNode

OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Google Slides

Haiku Deck: Presentation Software and Online Presentation Tools

Presentation Software | Prezi

Slides – Create and share presentations online

Comicraft - The World's Greatest Comic Book Fonts

The rules of Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote cartoons

Share and Discover Knowledge on LinkedIn SlideShare

The Fancy Satechi BT Remote

The Simple Satechi BT Remote

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