Mac Power Users
Episodes
447: Workflows with Zac Hall
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Hall joins David and Katie to talk about how he stays on top of Apple news at 9to5Mac as well his work as an online publisher. We also talk about ...
446: MPU+: Are You Going to Go Big?
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David speculate about Apple's upcoming September 12th event, David goes laptopless again, hiding cables and technology clutter around your h...
445: HomeKit Intensive
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie dive deep on HomeKit and discuss the HomeKit App, managing rooms, creating scenes, automation and our favorite HomeKit enabled devices...
444: Workflows with iPhone JD Jeff Richardson
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Richardson from iPhone JD joins Katie and David to chat about how he uses a Mac at home and PC at work, going all in and adopting a paperless lif...
443: Revisiting Music Management
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David revisit music management and discuss the state of the two major streaming services, how things have changed iTunes Match, managing the...
442: Workflows with Joe Buhlig
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Buhlig joins David and Katie to talk about his iPadless life, analog tools for productivity, live streaming, managing a business, Discourse and mo...
441: MPU+: The Grass is Always Greener
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie talk about how it's easier now than ever before to cut the cable, Katie's moves away from Evernote, David's experimentation with iOS M...
440: Workflows with Thom Zahler
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Artist, illustrator and cartooner Thom Zahler talks about his life as a comic book artist, writer and the digital and analog tools he uses. He shares ...
439: On Our Desks …
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie share their home office setups. We discuss all the gadgets in, on and under our desks, what's connected to our Macs and how we get wor...
438: Workflows with Matt Gemmell
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gemmell joins us to discuss life as a software engineer turned writer, his evolution from Mac to iOS, his passion for fitness, and being an indep...
437: The iPhone as a Communicator
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the things an iPhone can do, we sometimes forget it’s a great device for communication. In this episode we dig deep on how to use the iPhone ...
436: MPU+: These Things Are Like Tribbles
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we launch the new MPU Discourse community, talk about Siri Shortcuts, Katie got a HomePod, David shares thoughts on the iOS Beta and ...
435: Catching up with Don McAllister
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don McAllister returns to talk about building a business around ScreenCastsOnline, building his team, delegation, project management, and more. We als...
434: PDF Workflows
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David talk about the state of PDFs in 2018, how the PDF format has evolved, and best practices for creating, naming, managing and working wi...
433: WWDC 2018
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie share their thoughts on WWDC 2018 including thoughts on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS and watchOS 5
432: MPU+: Walking Down The Hallway On The Internet
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie share what's on their minds this month including the end of the Airport Era, David's thoughts on the state of Notes apps including Bea...
431: Mac Maintenance
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David discuss best practices for keeping your Mac healthy including Mac maintenance tips, diagnosing common problems, getting rid of unneces...
430: Catching up with Marco Arment
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marco Arment Returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of the Mac, the iMac Pro, Apple's laptops, Overcast, privacy, digital cameras and more.
429: iWork Deep Dive
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
428: MPU+: The Bedroom Episode
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Da...
427: Creating the iPhone Field Guide
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
426: Workflows with Andy Ihnatko
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution.
425: Web Browsers
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
424: Workflows with Mike Schmitz
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, podcaster, screencaster and avid bookworm Mike Schmitz joins us to talk about his quest to "push past average", become more productive, sleep ...
423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing le...
422: MPU+: Low Power Mode, It Isn't Just For Phones
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
421: Business Workflows
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billi...
420: Presentation Workflows
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 presentatio...
419: iOS Settings
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS.
418: Workflows with Rose Orchard
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rose Orchard joins us to discuss her transition from teacher to automator including creating workflows, maximizing efficiency on Mac and iOS, we discu...
417: Workflows with Manton Reece
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Programmer 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
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie revisit our workflows for consuming digital (and some analog) content. We discuss keeping up with blogs, magazines, books, spoken word...
415: John Siracusa Workflows and the Future of the Mac
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John 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...
414: MPU+: This is What I Got
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie shares her struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares his workflow changes related to OmniFocus defer dates and his hyper-scheduling expe...
413: iPad Productivity
14 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad.
412: Stephen Hackett Returns
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Hackett returns to Mac Power Users to talk about his transition into video production, Internet automation, his home studio, audio and video g...
411: 2017: A Pretty Good Year
31 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As 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, hir...
410: Workflows with Alex Cox
24 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alex Cox from Cards Against Humanity shares her favorite hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done ranging from high-end video...
409: Holiday Tech
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie revisit the topic of emergency preparedness. This can include everything from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or ill...
407: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Game developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done.
406: MPU+: It's Okay To Enjoy Both
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe Weatherhead joins David and Katie to talk about his months-long experiment with the iPad Pro. We also tackle listener questions on dealing with s...
405: 2017 Geek Gift Guide
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.
404: More iPhone Photography with Austin Mann
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X.
403: Workflows with _David Smith
05 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
App developer and business owner David "Underscore" Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.
402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards...
401: More Big Questions
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 sta...
400: Four Things
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episo...
399: Workflows with Merlin Mann
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This 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".
398: Creating 60 More Mac Tips
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Terpstra joins us to discuss his new eBook and video series with David Sparks - 60 Tips Volume 2 and the revision to their original 60 Tips book...
397: More on iOS 11 and High Sierra
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations followin...
396: Apple Announcements and iOS 11 on the iPad
17 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie run down Apple's September 12th announcements including the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We also begin ou...
395: MPU+: It's Called Hermes
10 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this feedback episode, Katie and David cover listener questions, must-have iOS utilities, tagging, automation, and more feedback. Finally, we discu...
394: Workflows with Dan Moren, the Novelist
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Moren drops in to chat about his experience publishing his first novel. We talk about all aspects of writing a book, including planning, writing, ...
393: 2017 Developer Roundtable
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, prominent App developers Ken Case, Greg Scown, and Dave Teare join us to talk about the future of macOS and iOS along with a few thou...
392: Must-Have iOS Utilities
20 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Following-up on our recent episode featuring utilities for the Mac; David and Katie decide to dive deep this week into their must-have utilities for i...
391: Workflows with Artist Jason Kimes
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures.
390: Tagging with Terpstra
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Terpstra (drink!) joins David and Katie this week to talk about the state of tagging on Mac and iOS. We discuss uses of tags, developing a taggi...
389: The Mac-Based Small Business
30 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie is about to celebrate her one-year business anniversary. In this episode, she shares the hardware, software, and workflows she's using to pull i...
388: MPU+: Don't Put Your Keyboard in the Dishwasher
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, David and Katie chat with Apple Distinguished Educator and Musician Shirantha Beddage. We also answer questions on a variety of...
387: Workflows with Rene Ritchie
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
iMore Editor in Chief Rene Ritchie joins the Mac Power Users this week to share his favorite tools, apps, and workflows for getting work done.
386: Must Have Utilities
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David share some of their favorite utilities for Mac users.
385: Workflows with Kelly Guimont
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows.
384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
JF Brissette joins Katie and David to talk about the state of Screencasting on Mac and iOS, discusses the importance and uses of Screencasting, tools ...
383: More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos
25 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation...
382: Home Automation Update
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David review the current state of Home Automation and the technology they use in their homes. We also talk about our new iPads and wrap-up W...
381: WWDC 2017
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With David in San Jose, he gives us a "boots on the ground" perspective of WWDC and we discuss the latest announcements from Apple's Developer confere...
380: MPU+: Maybe this will be obsolete tomorrow
04 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Cormany joins us to talk about regular expressions, how it works and practical applications. On the eve of WWDC, we also cover lots of listener fee...
379: Workflows with Liana Lehua
28 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Liana Lehua shares her hardware and software setup, apps, and workflow for television production. We also share our hopes and dreams for iOS 11 and ot...
378: More iOS Hidden Features
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton Morris returns to join Katie and David in sharing more underutilized iOS features, tips, and tricks.
377: Audio Media Managment
14 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week David and Katie take a good look at dealing with audio on your Apple gear. Topics include traditional music management, the best streaming s...
376: Notifications!
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Myke Hurley joins Katie and David to discuss notifications. We discuss how notifications have become a problem, dealing with distractions and wranglin...
375: More Big Questions
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week David and Katie cover some big questions including the Workflow app, secure cloud storage, email sharing, moving data, managing your networ...
374: iPad Sensei - Federico Viticci
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Federico to discuss how he became an "iPad Guy", some of his favorite tips, tricks, and workflows on iOS, where there's still room fo...
373: Home Tech Support
16 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of Mac Power Users find themselves transformed into the job of IT manager for friends, family, and even co-workers. In this episode we dive deep...
372: Workflows with Dr. Drang
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite snowman returns! We discuss the evolving definition of "pro" and "power user" as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses f...
371: MPU+: A Smoking Presentation
02 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentat...
370: Automation with Sal Soghoian
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sal Soghoian, the father of automation on the Mac, joins Katie and David to discuss the state of Mac an iOS automation. Sal discusses the history of A...
369: Workflows with Composer Michael Whalen
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he's been making music with Apple technology since 1...
368: Living in a Tin Foil Hat World
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Security and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. David and Katie put on our tin foil hats for this episode and discuss some of the best ...
367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity.
366: Catching up with Brett Terpstra
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Terpstra is back to that about his gear, his newfound love of the Apple TV and Apple Watch, the state of Automation, Apps for Nerds, and going i...
365: Maps and More
19 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps.
364: The Calendar Show
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David and Katie dive deep into calendars and discuss the various cloud calendar services, sharing, calendar apps, best practices, and scheduling servi...
363: Workflows with IT Specialist Ivan Hemmans
05 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Hemmans manages Macs, PCs, and a lot of iOS devices. He joins us this week to share some advice for manageing your home and work networks and dev...
362: MPU+: No Other Tea
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We answer questions on a variety of topics including sending email later, managing a 16GB iPhone, RSS workflows, and more. We follow-up on DevonThink,...
361: Hidden iOS Features with Clayton Morris
22 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff.
360: Workflows with Charles Perry
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Perry, one of the organizers of the Release Notes conference, joins us to talk about turning his passion into a business, then a podcast, then...
359: Big Questions
08 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Ap...
358: Gabe Weatherhead Returns
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe Weatherhead returns to the show. We discuss OmniFocus Automation, follow-up on DEVONThink, discuss privacy in the wake of cloud services, the iPa...
357: Workflows that Worked in 2016
25 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.
356: A Fresh Look at DEVONthink
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
355: The iPad as a Mac Replacement
11 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
354: MPU+: A Christmas Wish
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David follow-up on listener questions and feedback. Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, record...
353: Setting Up a New Mac
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed
352: Workflows with Ian Byrd
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Byrd is a former teacher and professional speaker who shares his workflows and tips for giving full-day lectures and workshops, writing, video pro...
351: 2016 Holiday Geek Gift Guide
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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.
350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
349: MPU+: A Corn-u-copia of Nerdiness
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and David have a lot of feedback this month on the iCloud vs. Dropbox debate, macOS Sierra, more on the new MacBook Pro, and Katie is super-exci...
348: Managing Subscriptions
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this new App economy it seems more and more apps and services are going to a subscription pricing model. We talk about subscription pricing general...