Mac Power Users

In this episode, David and Katie talk about how to keep your Mac clean and organized using Noodlesoft's Hazel. Hazel watches folders and runs actions based on specific criteria to take action on the folder items. Hazel also keeps your Mac tidy by throwing away left-over bits of deleted programs and helping you to manage your trash.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Links and Show Notes:

Links of note
Hazel

Noodlesoft Recipe Exchange

MacSparky: Sorting and Moving Documents

MacSparky: Magic Install Disk Screencast

ScreenCastsOnline: Housekeeping with Hazel

Add to Things via Dropbox and Hazel

Dropbox

PassPORT iPhone Charging Adapter

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FuzeMeeting.com/mac

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24: Home Networking Apr 03, 2010

Show notes

Katie and David talk through home networking including wired and wireless solutions along with common pitfalls and speed bumps.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

SmileOnMyMac

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Links and Show Notes:

Links of note

Networking cable ad nauseam

Wikipedia on Wireless Security

Breaking WEP in Under a Minute

MacBreak Tech ABGN

Apple Networking Gear

Follow Up Links

AmberV talks File Naming - post 1 - post 2

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23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Mar 13, 2010

Show notes

In our first "Workflows" episode we talk with Merlin Mann, or as David calls him, the "Hero of Nerds." Merlin discussed how he uses his Mac for his work and the applications he uses to be more productive. This extra long episode is packed with geeky goodness.

This is a new type of episode for us so we appreciate your feedback.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

Smile (Formerly SmileOnMyMac)

Guest Starring:

Merlin Mann

Links and Show Notes:

Links of note
Word Processing

Scrivener

Writing Down the Bones - Natalie Goldberg

A Writer's Coach - Jack Hart

Task Management

Getting Things Done - David Allen

Email

Mailplane

MailAct-On

MailTags

Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts

Calendar:

BusyCal

Google Calendar

Information Management

AmberV talks File Naming - post 1 - post 2

iPhone Apps

RSS

Productivity

Merlin Mann

Interview with Seth Godin (lizard brain video)

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22: Traveling With Your Mac Mar 05, 2010

Show notes

Fresh back from our trip to Macworld, Katie and David talk all about traveling with your Mac. The duo talk about bags, power, accessories, backing up while on the road, security and more. Katie and David talk about all the gadgets that are in their travel bag and how they get work done when away from their home or office.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

SmileOnMy Mac

Links and Show Notes:

Links of note
Zenbe Lists

Richard Solo BluePack

Mophie Air

Virgin Mobile Broadband To Go

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21: Interviews from the Macworld 2010 Show Floor Feb 20, 2010

Show notes

This is the last of our Macworld 2010 special episodes. In this episode we speak with various vendors about what's new and what products we can look forward to in the coming year.

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Links and Show Notes:

Links of note
Microsoft Mac Business Unit

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20: Live from Macworld 2010 Feb 15, 2010

Show notes

This is the last of our Macworld 2010 special episodes. In this episode we speak with various vendors about what's new and what products we can look forward to in the coming year.

Links and Show Notes:

Links of note

Fast Mac Battery Pack with IR

Papershow

Office Squared

Pogo Pen

Episode 21 will be released shortly after this episode and will feature interviews from exhibitors of products we thought would be of interest to our listeners.

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19: 1Password Feb 08, 2010

Show notes

In this episode Katie and David talk about one of their favorite programs, 1Password. This application does more than just auto-fill passwords. The hosts talk about all of the features of version 3 and how they use the application to stay safe and organized.