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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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359: Big Questions Jan 08, 2017

Show notes

Katie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes:

Katie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more.

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

PhotoSweeper on the Mac App Store

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

Photos - Google Photos

Prime Photos: Unlimited Photo Storage, Free with Amazon Prime

Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner

Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive

How to move your iTunes library to an external hard drive | iMore

Task Management Pain Points – False Urgency — MacSparky

Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

358: Gabe Weatherhead Returns Jan 02, 2017

Show notes

Gabe Weatherhead returns to the show. We discuss OmniFocus Automation, follow-up on DEVONThink, discuss privacy in the wake of cloud services, the iPad as a computer for a child 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.
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.

Guest Starring:

Gabe Weatherhead

Links and Show Notes:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

Macdrifter

TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac

The Drafts Inbox for Plain Text Tasks

Drafts Screencasts | Agile Tortoise

OmniFocus TaskPaper Reference - Support - The Omni Group

OmniFocus for iOS Now Automation-Ready - The Omni Group

OmniFocus Screencast 1.1 - Automation Sample on Vimeo

Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #356: A Fresh Look at DEVONthink - Relay FM

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Automatic Pro | Automatic: Connect Your Car to Your Digital Life

Airtable

Rego — Bookmark you favorite places & routes

357: Workflows that Worked in 2016 Dec 25, 2016

Show notes

Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.

Links and Show Notes:

Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

The Apple AirPods After a Day of Use — MacSparky

Early Impressions of the Apple AirPods — Katie Floyd

Amazon.com : DYMO Label Writer 450 Twin Turbo label printer

Amazon.com : DYMO LW USPS Postage Stamp Labels

Amazon.com: DYMO LW Mailing Address Labels

DYMO Stamps®

EasyEnvelopes | Ambrosia Software, Inc.

Ulysses

OmniFocus — MacSparky

OmniFocus Screencast 1.1 - Sparky's Automation Sample

Dragon Anywhere

Dragon Professional Individual for Mac, v6

Timing App for Mac

356: A Fresh Look at DEVONthink Dec 19, 2016

Show notes

Stuart Ingram joins Katie and David to take a fresh look at DEVONthink. We discuss what's new with the service, workflows and organization, machine learning, setup, sync and more.

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

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.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

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Stuart's DEVONthink series

Bare Bones Software | Yojimbo

Capture what’s on your mind | Evernote

ScreenCastsOnline - SCOM0586 DEVONThink Pro Office [Pt 1]

DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies

All the flavors of DEVONthink

Compare all editions of DEVONthink and DEVONnote for Mac - DEVONtechnologies

DEVONthink To Go — Your iOS companion to DEVONthink for Mac - DEVONtechnologies

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

355: The iPad as a Mac Replacement Dec 11, 2016

Show notes

David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony.

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

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Agenda Minder: A meeting is only as good as the agenda.
Eero: Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free expedited shipping.
PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User.
Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Use this link or enter code MACPOWER to get $20 off your purchase.

Links and Show Notes:

David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony.

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

iPad - Apple

iPad at Work: David Sparks, Merlin Mann: 9781118100561: Amazon.com: Books

Swift Playgrounds - Apple

Presentations — MacSparky

Canvas - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #243: Workflow.app - Relay FM

Workflow — MacSparky

Drafts | Agile Tortoise

Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email - Relay FM

Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone

354: MPU+: A Christmas Wish Dec 08, 2016

Show notes

Katie and David follow-up on listener questions and feedback. Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, recording Keynote presentations, using WeMo and MyQ with HomeKit and feedback on managing subscriptions, gift ideas and the new MacBook Pro.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy.
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’

Links and Show Notes:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

Amazon.com: Drobo 5C 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage

Amazon.com: Drobo 5Dt: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage

AutoMounter on the Mac App Store

Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Desktop Keyboard K750 for Mac

Das Keyboard - The Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Experience for Badasses

TechSoup: Power Up Your Social Impact

Amazon.com: Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App

Amazon.com: BAFX Products IR Repeater - Remote control extender Kit

Amazon.com: Powerbeats3 Wireless In-Ear Headphone

Amazon.com: VXi BlueParrott B350-XT Bluetooth Headset

Use Your Wemo with HomeKit | 40Tech

Amazon.com: Anker USB Type-C with Power Delivery 60W

Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store

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

PriceRadar - Price Tracker for Amazon on the App Store

FedEx Delivery Manager - Customize Your Home Delivery

UPS.com

Quadro on the App Store

Red Sweater Blog – Introducing Touché

353: Setting Up a New Mac Dec 04, 2016

Show notes

Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Pearl RearVision: The wireless backup camera redefined.
PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User.
Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU".

Links and Show Notes:

Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac.

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

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

The Best 4K Monitors (So Far) | The Wirecutter

Snapnator: Your MacBook Snap feature is back! — Kickstarter

Griffin BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Breakaway Power Cable

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors

First Impressions of the 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar — Katie Floyd

All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd

The Syde Case – WaterField Designs

Dash Sleeve for MacBooks and iPads

David's new sleeve.

Rebuilding A Mac From Scratch — Katie Floyd

How to Securely Erase a Mac SSD

DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac

Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software

DiskSweeper - The Omni Group

Mac Power Users #318: Backing Up - Relay FM

Digging deep on backing up.

Amazon.com: 3M Scotch Heavy Duty Mounting Tape

Mac Power Users #292: Buying and Selling Apple Devices - Relay FM

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support

What's the best way to migrate? - Six Colors

352: Workflows with Ian Byrd Nov 28, 2016

Show notes

Ian Byrd is a former teacher and professional speaker who shares his workflows and tips for giving full-day lectures and workshops, writing, video production and more.

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

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

MacPaw: Get a 30% discount on all of MacPaw’s must-have Mac Apps on Cyber Monday - November 28, 2016!
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

Byrdseed: Gifted Education

Ian Byrd (@ByrdseedGifted) | Twitter

Byrdseed Gifted | Facebook

Byrdseed.TV: Quick videos for gifted kids.

Byrdseed Shopping Center – Byrdseed Store

Apple Ad - Middle Seat - YouTube

MailChimp

Upwork - Hire Freelancers & Get Freelance Jobs Online

Slack: Be less busy

Keynote - Apple

Wireless Presenter R400

Satechi.net

Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter

ScreenFlow: Screencasting and Video Editing Software

Amazon.com: Apogee MiC 96k

National Novel Writing Month

TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X

MarsEdit 3 - Desktop blog editing for the Mac.

Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows

Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X

Mac Power Users #145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6 - Relay FM

Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts

Bananafish Software | Spillo

Pinner for Pinboard

GoodNotes Free - Notes & PDF app for ios

Things for iPad - Cultured Code

f.lux: software to make your life better

Moom · Many Tricks

Shades | Software | Charcoal Design

BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more

351: 2016 Holiday Geek Gift Guide Nov 20, 2016

Show notes

Katie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase.
Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU".

Links and Show Notes:

Katie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself.

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

Christmas Laser Lights

AirPods - Apple

Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

The New Nomad Apple Watch Bands — MacSparky

Watch - Apple

AirPods - Apple

Philips Hue LED Starter Kit with 2 Bulbs - White

Philips 456194 Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit

iOS - Home - Apple

All-New Amazon Echo Dot

Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder

Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3)

AAXA P300 Pico/Micro LED Projector

Amazon.com: LG 27UD58-B 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors

Dell Ultra HD 5K Monitor UP2715K 27-Inch Screen

Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones

Amazon.com | AmazonBasics 4-Piece Packing Cube Set

Amazon.com: anker batteries

Amazon.com: Logitech Harmony Remote Control

Laptop Backpacks – WaterField Designs

Staad Laptop BackPack – WaterField Designs

Amazon.com: Synology Disk Station 2-Bay

All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd

BreakSafe Magnetic USB C Charging Cable | Griffin

Sonos PLAYBAR TV Soundbar/ Wireless Streaming

Sonos PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Smart Speaker

Home Chef - Save $30 on Your First Delivery

Pop Culture Collectible Figures | Sideshow Collectibles

Donate to St. Jude

Support App Camp's Mission — App Camp For Girls

350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin Nov 14, 2016

Show notes

Shelly Brisbin stops by to talk about Accessibility and gives us a run down of the various Accessibility features and options available on Mac and iOS, how they can be used, what developers can do to make their Apps more accessible and how we can help friends and family use these features.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Eero: Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping.
TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

ShellyBlog

Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter

iOS Access for All » Your comprehensive guide to accessibility for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. by Shelly Brisbin

Shelly Brisbin - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #293: It Kinda Is Rocket Science - Relay FM

PhD Physics Student Chelsea Cook joins David and Katie to talk about the state of accessibility on iOS. We discuss Family Sharing and how it may not be right for all families and answer listener questions on a variety of topics.

Accessibility - Apple

AppleVis | Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products

VoiceOver Getting Started

Mastering the Macintosh with VoiceOver by Tim Sniffen on iBooks

Watching Without Looking | A VoiceOver User's First Month with the Apple Watch by Anna Dresner

Handsfree by Christopher Hills & Luis Perez on iBooks

iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.

The Parallel | a tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles

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