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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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48: GoodReader Apr 24, 2011

Show notes

GoodReader is the iOS App that adds a file management system, open virtually any type of file and read and annotate PDF documents. David and Katie share how they use this app in their workflows and how it adds functionality to iOS devices.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro, advanced PDF software for Mac.

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Makers of fine Mac productivity software

Links and Show Notes:

GoodReader for iPad

GoodReader for iPhone

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47: Dropbox Awesomeness Apr 10, 2011

Show notes

David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss all that is awesome about Dropbox. The trio discuss how to use Dropbox to share files across multiple computers and iDevices as well as dive into geekier uses for the service.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of TextExpander

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Makers of fine Mac productivity software

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

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Practically Efficient

Dropbox Student Discount

Dropbox Bento Sync

Dropbox Things Sync

David's Multiple Account Trick

Eddie's Post on Secure Dropbox attachment

Merlin's Post on Secure Dropbox attachment

Symbolic Linker

Don Southard's Dropbox/Hazel Security

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46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II Mar 27, 2011

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David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro

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Makers of fine Mac productivity software

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

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Merlin Mann

You Look Nice Today

MPU 023: Workflows with Merlin Mann I

Dragon Dictate for Mac

MacSpeech Scribe

CarbonFin Outliner

MPU 037: Markdown and MultiMarkdown

OmniOutliner Scripts

Notational Velocity

Notational Velocity Alt

MPU 007: LaunchBar Blackbelt

iPhone URL Scheme

Creating Flow with OmniFocus

Future proofing your Passion

Merlin's Time and Attention Talk

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45: Finding Files and Tagging Mar 13, 2011

Show notes

Katie and David, joined by Mac mad scientist Brett Terpstra, cover the many ways to organize and find files on your Mac. This show includes tips on tagging, spotlight, naming conventions and more.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award!

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Makers of fine Mac productivity software

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

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Brett's Site

Brett's Text Expander Posts

Using Spotlight

Macworld Spotlight Article

Victor Talks Spotlight

Brett’s Tagging Post

DefaultFolder X

Notational Velocity Alt

Notational Velocity

Notational Velocity ALT

Ben Brooks on Notational Velocity Naming

Feedback Links

CarbonFin Outliner

NoteBook for iPad

Contact Us!

Katie’s Twitter

David’s Twitter

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44: Taking Notes on Mac OS X and iOS Feb 27, 2011

Show notes

Katie and David tackle how to take notes in a variety of contexts using your Mac and iOS devices.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award!

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Links and Show Notes:

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David’s Electrons vs. Meetings Post

David’s OPML Post

Notational Velocity

David’s Notational Velocity Tango Post

Notational Velocity ALT

NoteBook for iPad

Microsoft OneNote

Simple Outliner

Links from Feedback

Contactizer Pro

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43: Back to Backup (Live from Macworld 2011) Feb 13, 2011

Show notes

This episode was recorded live on the Macworld Expo show floor. In it, David and Katie go back to backup and talk about their favorite strategies and tactics for backing up your Mac.

Unfortunately, there was a problem with the live stream video so we don’t have the full session video but show friend, Steven Sheridan, did post some video here.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro

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Time Machine

Carbon Copy Cloner

Omni Group Macworld Presentations

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42: Contacts and Calendars Jan 22, 2011

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In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of PDFpen

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Makers of fine Mac productivity software

Links and Show Notes:

Links of note

Apple Address Book

37signals Highrise

iCal Calendars Downloads

Setup Google Sync on an iDevice

Sync Yahoo Contacts with iDevice

Sync Yahoo Contacts with Address Book

Enable Google Calendar in iCal

Thanks BusyMac for a 20% listener discount through February 15, 2011. Coupon Code: MACPOWERUSERS

Find Katie and David at Macworld Expo 2011

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41: Writing “Mac at Work” Jan 09, 2011

Show notes

In this episode David and Katie talk about David’s book, Mac at Work. David explains how he bumbled his way through the publishing process and the tools he used to write the book.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of PDFPen

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Links and Show Notes:

Links of noteOmniOutliner

Motivation

Rands in Repose Article

Macworld

Katie’s Session

David’s Syncing Session

Mac Power Users on the Show Floor

Mac Roundtable on the Show Floor

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40: Choosing The Right Mac Dec 26, 2010

Show notes

In this episode Katie and David discuss the differences among the Apple computers to help listeners choose the right Mac for themselves or when assisting others. We discuss buying a laptop vs desktop, power vs price and upgrade and expansion options.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award!

Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

Makers of OmniFocus for iPad

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The Notebooks:

The Desktops

Upgrades:

Other World Computing

OWC Install Videos

Add-Ons

La Computer Company - AppleCare Discount

Renew a Mobile Me Account with a Retail Box Copy

Other Resources:

Macworld: Which mac is right for you?

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39: Workflows with Paul Kent and Macworld 2011 Dec 12, 2010

Show notes

In this episode, Katie and David interview IDG executive Paul Kent about how he uses Apple technology to organize and run the Macworld Conference and Expo. Paul also previews some of developments surrounding Macworld 2011.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Makers of DiscLabel and Sponsors of our DiscLabel Contest - Congratulations to our Winners!

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Makers of OmniGraphSketcher

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Skype
iChat
Numbers
Pages
Outlook for Mac
2Do (iApp)
ToodleDo
PDFPen
TextExpander
YouSendIt

iPad Music Developers

Sonoma Wire Works
Line 6 MIDI Interface
Paul's Band

Macworld Expo

Macworld Expo and Conference Website

Macworld Expo on Twitter

Macworld Expo on Facebook

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