Mac Power Users
1,296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsLearn 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 Hackett.
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Mac Power Users 423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei
March 26, 2018 01:15 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDavid chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less.
Mac Power Users 422: MPU+: Low Power Mode, It Isn't Just For Phones
March 19, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBKatie 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.
422: MPU+: Low Power Mode, It Isn't Just For Phones
March 19, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBKatie 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.
421: Business Workflows
March 12, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBKatie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more.
Mac Power Users 421: Business Workflows
March 12, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBKatie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more.
420: Presentation Workflows
March 05, 2018 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBPresentations 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.
Mac Power Users 420: Presentation Workflows
March 05, 2018 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBPresentations 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.
419: iOS Settings
February 26, 2018 03:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThere are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS.
Mac Power Users 419: iOS Settings
February 26, 2018 03:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThere are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS.
Mac Power Users 418: Workflows with Rose Orchard
February 19, 2018 03:15 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBRose Orchard joins us to discuss her transition from teacher to automator including creating workflows, maximizing efficiency on Mac and iOS, we discuss the Sonos One and the Apple HomePod, travel tips and more.
418: Workflows with Rose Orchard
February 19, 2018 03:15 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBRose Orchard joins us to discuss her transition from teacher to automator including creating workflows, maximizing efficiency on Mac and iOS, we discuss the Sonos One and the Apple HomePod, travel tips and more.
417: Workflows with Manton Reece
February 12, 2018 02:15 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBProgrammer and entrepreneur Manton Reece is here this week to share how he's using Apple gear to program and run his own business.
Mac Power Users 417: Workflows with Manton Reece
February 12, 2018 02:15 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBProgrammer and entrepreneur Manton Reece is here this week to share how he's using Apple gear to program and run his own business.
416: Consuming Content
February 05, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBDavid and Katie revisit our workflows for consuming digital (and some analog) content. We discuss keeping up with blogs, magazines, books, spoken word, movies, television, news, and more.
Mac Power Users 416: Consuming Content
February 05, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBDavid and Katie revisit our workflows for consuming digital (and some analog) content. We discuss keeping up with blogs, magazines, books, spoken word, movies, television, news, and more.
Mac Power Users 415: John Siracusa Workflows and the Future of the Mac
January 28, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBJohn Siracusa returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about his favorite workflows and apps. We also spend some time getting John's opinion about where the Mac is and where it is heading.
415: John Siracusa Workflows and the Future of the Mac
January 28, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBJohn Siracusa returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about his favorite workflows and apps. We also spend some time getting John's opinion about where the Mac is and where it is heading.
Mac Power Users 414: MPU+: This is What I Got
January 22, 2018 02:15 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBKatie shares her struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares his workflow changes related to OmniFocus defer dates and his hyper-scheduling experiment. We answer listener questions relating to photo albums on the Apple TV, how we're using Evernote today, and tech organization. We follow-up new developments in home automation, scheduling, Qi Charging and more.
414: MPU+: This is What I Got
January 22, 2018 02:15 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBKatie shares her struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares his workflow changes related to OmniFocus defer dates and his hyper-scheduling experiment. We answer listener questions relating to photo albums on the Apple TV, how we're using Evernote today, and tech organization. We follow-up new developments in home automation, scheduling, Qi Charging and more.
413: iPad Productivity
January 14, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad.
Mac Power Users 413: iPad Productivity
January 14, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad.
Mac Power Users 412: Stephen Hackett Returns
January 07, 2018 18:45 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBStephen Hackett returns to Mac Power Users to talk about his transition into video production, Internet automation, his home studio, audio and video gear, a new iMac and more.
412: Stephen Hackett Returns
January 07, 2018 18:45 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBStephen Hackett returns to Mac Power Users to talk about his transition into video production, Internet automation, his home studio, audio and video gear, a new iMac and more.
411: 2017: A Pretty Good Year
December 31, 2017 23:45 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBAs we wrap up 2017 we take a look back at the workflows that worked for us in 2017 including paperless practice, writing workflows, cloud storage, hiring help and more. We also discuss the practices we intend to change in 2018, and gaze into the crystal ball and look at what we may expect from Apple in the year to come.
Mac Power Users 411: 2017: A Pretty Good Year
December 31, 2017 23:45 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBAs we wrap up 2017 we take a look back at the workflows that worked for us in 2017 including paperless practice, writing workflows, cloud storage, hiring help and more. We also discuss the practices we intend to change in 2018, and gaze into the crystal ball and look at what we may expect from Apple in the year to come.
Mac Power Users 410: Workflows with Alex Cox
December 24, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week Alex Cox from Cards Against Humanity shares her favorite hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done ranging from high-end video production to entertaining cats.
410: Workflows with Alex Cox
December 24, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week Alex Cox from Cards Against Humanity shares her favorite hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done ranging from high-end video production to entertaining cats.
Mac Power Users 409: Holiday Tech
December 17, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 219 MB"Deck the Halls with Ones and Zeroes." In this episode, Katie and David break down all the ways to use your technology for the holidays including smart decorations, streaming audio (and David's Yule playlist), managing parties with tech, recommended family-friendly Apple TV games, David's holiday card production workflow and Katie's envelope hacks, tracking gift giving, and setting up your network for visiting relatives and friends.
409: Holiday Tech
December 17, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 219 MB"Deck the Halls with Ones and Zeroes." In this episode, Katie and David break down all the ways to use your technology for the holidays including smart decorations, streaming audio (and David's Yule playlist), managing parties with tech, recommended family-friendly Apple TV games, David's holiday card production workflow and Katie's envelope hacks, tracking gift giving, and setting up your network for visiting relatives and friends.
Mac Power Users 408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness
December 11, 2017 02:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBDavid and Katie revisit the topic of emergency preparedness. This can include everything from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness, technology failures and even happy emergencies. We share our for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm.
408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness
December 11, 2017 02:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBDavid and Katie revisit the topic of emergency preparedness. This can include everything from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness, technology failures and even happy emergencies. We share our for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm.
Mac Power Users 407: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
December 03, 2017 20:45 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBGame developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done.
407: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
December 03, 2017 20:45 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBGame developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done.
Mac Power Users 406: MPU+: It's Okay To Enjoy Both
November 27, 2017 02:15 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBGabe Weatherhead joins David and Katie to talk about his months-long experiment with the iPad Pro. We also tackle listener questions on dealing with spam, scheduling appointments, hard drive best practices, finding deals, traveling with a Mac, and Katie shares her thoughts on Star Trek Discovery.
406: MPU+: It's Okay To Enjoy Both
November 27, 2017 02:15 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBGabe Weatherhead joins David and Katie to talk about his months-long experiment with the iPad Pro. We also tackle listener questions on dealing with spam, scheduling appointments, hard drive best practices, finding deals, traveling with a Mac, and Katie shares her thoughts on Star Trek Discovery.
Mac Power Users 405: 2017 Geek Gift Guide
November 20, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBKatie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.
405: 2017 Geek Gift Guide
November 20, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBKatie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.
Mac Power Users 404: More iPhone Photography with Austin Mann
November 13, 2017 02:15 - 2 hours - 78.6 MBAustin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X.
404: More iPhone Photography with Austin Mann
November 13, 2017 02:15 - 2 hours - 78.6 MBAustin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X.
Mac Power Users 403: Workflows with David_Smith
November 05, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBApp developer and business owner David "Underscore" Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.
403: Workflows with David_Smith
November 05, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBApp developer and business owner David "Underscore" Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.
403: Workflows with _David Smith
November 05, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBApp developer and business owner David "Underscore" Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.
Mac Power Users 402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack
October 30, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThe state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,
402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack
October 30, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThe state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,
Mac Power Users 401: More Big Questions
October 23, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIt's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media.
401: More Big Questions
October 23, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIt's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media.
Mac Power Users 400: Four Things
October 16, 2017 00:45 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBTo celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes.
400: Four Things
October 16, 2017 00:45 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBTo celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes.
Mac Power Users 399: Workflows with Merlin Mann
October 08, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff".
399: Workflows with Merlin Mann
October 08, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff".