Mac Power Users

247: The Onslaught Revisited

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie revisit the current state of RSS and Read it Later services Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes t...

246: Workflows with Eddie Smith

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Smith drops by to talk about life as an Actuary and the tools he uses to help students prepare for Actuary exams. Including culling through thou...

245: MPU Live: My Neighbors Think I'm Completely Insane

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie discuss Smart Folders with guest Joel Anderson. We also follow-up on texting workflows, managing large scans and OCR quality, journali...

244: When Bad Things Happen

09 Mar 2015

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David and Katie discuss what to do when the worst things happen to your tech. We'll discuss malware, compromised passwords, stolen devices and more an...

243: Workflow.app

02 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie dive deep into the new Workflow.app and discuss how it's a game changer for iOS Automation and provide sample workflows.

242: Troubleshooting with Joe Caiati

23 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk with former Apple Genius Joe Ciati about troubleshooting your Mac. We discuss removing adware, explain Activity Monitor and Conso...

241: iCloud in 2015

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie discuss the state of iCloud in 2015, where you should trust it, where you should take a pass, how it integrates with other services an...

240: MPU Live: Auto-Magically, with Kenny G

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk with Bonni Stachowiak, a professor at Vanguard University about providing better feedback, they also follow-up with listener comm...

239: Workflows with Adam Christianson

09 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David sit down with Adam Christianson of the Maccast podcast, one of the first Mac podcasts, to talk about his history with Apple, life as a...

238: 10 Apps and 10 Utilities For Your Mac

02 Feb 2015

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David and Katie run down their ten must have Mac Apps and 10 utilities for any Mac Power User

237: Catching Up with John Siracusa

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

John Siracusa returns to Mac Power Users to update us on how his workflows have changed and life as an iPhone owner. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar T...

236: Managing Digital Finances

19 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk best practices and discuss the various tools available to manage your finances online. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for...

235: Workflows with Stephen Hackett

11 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David sit down with Stephen Hackett of 512pixels.net to discuss his previous life as an Apple Genius, how he juggles a day job, Relay.fm and...

234: MPU Live: Control-Space is Wrong

07 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In our monthly feedback show David and Katie talk about auditing your accounts with guest Bradley Chambers, quitting Family Sharing, follow-up on PDFs...

233: Family Tech Support

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David discuss tools and techniques to help you provide tech support to your friends and family and encourage tech independence. Thanks to...

232: Looking Back, Looking Forward

29 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David look back on the tech related events in the year that was and what they're most looking forward to in the year to come. Thanks to M...

231: Sticking It to the Man with Jason Snell

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sit down with Jason Snell, now an independent technology writer and podcaster, to talk about how his workflows have changed. Thanks...

230: The Power of PDFs

15 Dec 2014

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David and Katie discuss the power of PDFs with Ernie Svenson (aka "Ernie the attorney). Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the...

229: MPU Live: I don't do the Costanza thing

11 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie touch base with Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server under Yosemite, we follow-up on iOS Apps, Email and answer listener questions a...

228: Rocket Science with Skip Owens

08 Dec 2014

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David and Katie chat with NASA Scientist Skip Owens about how he uses his Mac to put rovers on Mars. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assist...

227: Our iPhone Home Screens

01 Dec 2014

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David and Katie share the apps they currently have on their iPhone home screens and why.

226: Workflows with Manton Reece

23 Nov 2014

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David and Katie list down with developer Manton Reece to talk about creating Mac and iOS apps, Twitter and App.net, collaborating with others and more...

225: 2014 Geek Holiday Gift Guide

16 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie share the items on their wish lists as well as thoughts for gifts for the geek in your life in their Annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide.

224: The Email Problem

09 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie once again tackle the ongoing problem of email including tips for how to manage an overflowing email inbox. Thanks to MPU listener ...

223: MPU Live: It's So Choice...

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie chat with Mike Rhode about his new book, the Sketchnote Workbook. David talks about his latest purchase. We also follow-up on a number...

222: Workflows with Myke Hurley

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sit down with Myke Hurley of Relay FM to discuss his new podcast network, the tools he uses for creating his podcast, juggling multipl...

221: Academic Workflows with Aleh Cherp

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk academic workflows with Professor Aleh Cherp about the tools he uses for scholarly research, writing and teaching. Thanks to M...

220: Yosemite

20 Oct 2014

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David and Katie talk about the new features of OS X Yosemite and getting ready for the update.

219: Getting Things Done with David Allen

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie are joined by special guest David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, to talk talk about the GTD method and how GTD works in the dig...

218: MPU Live: A Festival of Skeuomorphism

08 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Luke Soules of iFixit to talk about iPhone 6 repairability and follow-up on our own experiences with the iPhone and iOS 8. We also dis...

217: iOS Automation with Federico Viticci

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Federico Viticci of MacStories joins us to talk about the state of automation with the new enhancements of iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn ...

216: iOS 8 Developer Roundtable

29 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie are joined by some premiere developers to developers including Dave Teare of 1Password, Ken Case of OmniGroup and Greg Scown of Smile....

215: iOS 8

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about the changes and enhancements to iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

214: Tech in Education

14 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie discuss the use of technology in education including apps and workflows for both the student and teacher. Thanks to MPU listener Ji...

213: MPU Live: Taking Obsequiousness to New Unplumbed Depths

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Rogers, a K-8 Principal, joins us to discuss his technology workflows and their school's new iPad program, we cover lots of Task Management follo...

212: Networking

07 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss creating and maintaining a network, how to design, setup and configure a network and tips fo...

211: Workflows with Guy English

31 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie are joined by Guy English to talk about a career in Mac and IOS development, creating a beloved conference and more. Thanks to MPU ...

210: Task Management

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie run down task management systems and discuss their tips and tricks for staying on top of their tasks. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Ob...

209: Workflows with Casey Liss

18 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David sit down with Casey Liss to talk about becoming a geek dad, programing, media management, Alfred workflows, ATP and more. Thanks to...

208: Repurpose your Apple Hardware

10 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about options for repurposing your Mac and iOS devices including alternate uses for older machines, how to hand devices down to f...

207: MPU Live: Functionally Inspirational

06 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Equipping remote workers, Daylight for Mac office management, tech for going back to school, listener workflows and more vacation gadgets.

206: Brett Terpstra *drink*

04 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sit down with Brett Terpstra drink to talk about his current projects, Marked 2, text, automation and being obsessive about making gre...

205: Vacations for Geeks

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about how they use their tech for vacation planning, organization and travel. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistan...

204: A MacSparky Field Guide

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about the subject of David's latest books, Presentations and how you can create powerful and compelling presentations yourself. ...

203: TextExpander

14 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie dive deep on one of their favorite productivity tools, TextExpander. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the sh...

202: MPU Live: Getting Started, Extending Wi-Fi, Travel Tips, Evernote & More

09 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about getting started with becoming more productive with your Mac, answer questions related to traveling with your tech, extendin...

201: Mac at Home, PC at Work

07 Jul 2014

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David and Katie are joined by Gabe Weatherhead discuss the struggles with using a Mac as your primary platform at home while being forced to use a PC ...

200: The Story So Far...

30 Jun 2014

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For episode 200, David and Katie take a look back to how they became "Mac Power Users" the origin of the show, discuss how the show is created, answer...

199: Video Workflows with Wally Cherwinski

22 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Wally Cherwinski joins us to talk about creating videos, setting up multi-camera shots and how anyone can become a videographer. Thanks to MPU list...

198: Evernote Power Tips

16 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie discuss their use of Evernote, how their use has evolved over time and power tips. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assista...

197: MPU Live: Wargames

12 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. In this episode we discuss thoughts on WWDC, OmniFocus tips, migrating to an SSD, managing s...

196: Holistic Productivity Workflows with Tim Stringer

09 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple about his approach to Holistic Productivity. We also discuss Tim's extensive use of apps ...

195: Syncing and Cloud Services

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie revisit cloud and local services and syncing and storing data. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownot...

194: Workflows with Tom Merritt

26 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie chat with Tom Merritt about going independent, working from home, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for ass...

193: Workflows with Geek Dad James Floyd Kelly

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sit down with James Floyd Kelly of GeekDad.com to talk about being a geeky dad, iPad productivity, gaming and more. Thanks to MPU l...

192: iOS Picks (Spring 2014 Edition)

12 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since we did an iOS picks show, David and Katie each run down a dozen or so Apps they've been using. The only requirement was that w...

191: MPU Live: The Sparks-Floyd Methodology

08 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's a grab bag of goodies in this MPU Live. We discuss tips for automating the tagging and organizing of files, how to make your commute more product...

190: Workflows with John August

04 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David sit down with screenwriter, director and developer, John August. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the showno...

189: OS X Server with Todd Olthoff

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie are joined by Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server, why you may want to run the $20 server application, features and use cases for h...

188: Video and Magazine Production with Don McAllister

21 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline returns to chat with Katie and David about his video production setup, creating a monthly magazine on Apple's News...

187: Word Processors

13 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about various word processors for the Mac and iOS. Pages, Microsoft Word, Nisus Writer, OpenOffice, GoogleDrive and more... Th...

186: MPU Live: Mail Attachments, AppleScript, OmniFocus, Hazel and More!

09 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David respond to listener feedback, tips and questions. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including handling mail attachments, ...

185: Workflows with the Mac Observer's Dave Hamilton

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Hamilton, co-founder of The Mac Observer and co-host of the Mac Geek Gab Podcast stops by to chat with David and Katie about running an online pu...

184: Power User Workflows and Macworld/iWorld 2014

31 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting from Macworld/iWorld David and Katie share with you some of their favorite power user tips accumulated over the years as well as their fi...

183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about wh...

182: Geeking Out With Travel

17 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie share their tips for geeking out your travel gear. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

181: Automation Workflows with TJ Luoma

10 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to m...

180: MPU Live: Automation, Email, iPad at School, Tips & More

06 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In their inaugural episode of MPU Live David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. Topics include tweaking automation workflows, organiz...

179: Calendar Management

03 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Katie tackle the calendar and best practices for managing, sharing and storing information to keep you on track. Thanks to MPU ...

178: The Contacts Show

24 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the...

177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead

17 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk with Gabe Weatherhead (a.k.a. MacDrifter) about being a Mac geek in a PC office, DEVONThink, and his automation workflows. Tha...

176: Everyday Automation

10 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David talk about the tips and tricks they use for automating their life. We discuss productivity through automation, the automated home and ...

175: Workflows with Federico Viticci

04 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David sit down with Federico Viticci of MacStories.net to talk about his amazing iPad workflows, the future of iOS, photo management and mor...

174: GarageBand for Everyone and Macworld 2014

27 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Breen joins David and Katie to talk about all the things musicians and non-musicians can love about GarageBand. We also sit down with Paul Kent ...

173: 1Password Revisited

19 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David revisit the password manager 1Password, why it's important, what it does, how they use it and alternatives. Thanks to MPU listener ...

172: Workflows with Paperless Guru Brooks Duncan

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk with Brooks Duncan of DocumentSnap.com about his online business, the state of paperless and creating custom workflows for busine...

171: Photo Management

06 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Joined by guest Bradley Chambers, David and Katie tackle photo management. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes t...

170: 2014 Tech Resolutions

24 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie discuss some of their tech resolutions for 2014 including better utilizing network attached storage, less "fiddley" writing and more. ...

169: Workflows with Dr. Jeffery Taekman

22 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk to Dr. Jeffery Taekman, a physician, researcher and educator at Duke. Jeff takes us through his various workflows for getting wor...

168: Listener Feedback

15 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sort through recent listener feedback and discuss a variety of topics including iPad stylus, cable cutting, offsite backup, home sound...

167: Workflows with Brett Terpstra

09 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Long overdue, David and Katie sit down with the mad scientist himself, Brett Terpstra to talk about his setup, tagging and music. Drink Thanks to M...

166: Using Siri and Dictation

02 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about how to maximize productivity using Siri on iOS and dictation on iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assis...

165: 2013 Geek Gift Guide

25 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie run down their 2013 Geek Gift Guide. This show is full of items the hosts either have on their personal wish lists or plan to buy as g...

164: Tackling Email

17 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sit down to discuss the topic of tackling email, how they manage and organize their email, the power tools they use and David's latest...

163: Fraser Speirs Returns

11 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school's one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad...

162: Using Mavericks

04 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

After spending some time with Apple's latest operating system, Katie and David discuss their favorite features of Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks. Thanks to ...

161: Running a Mac Small Business with Ben Carter

28 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk with solo law practitioner Ben Carter about starting a small business based around his Mac and the hardware and software he uses....

160: Getting Ready for Mavericks

20 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk about getting your Mac ready for OS X Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this w...

159: Workflows with David Chartier

13 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie talk with David Chartier about the Finer Things in Tech, his work as a freelance writer and Herald. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar T...

158: iOS 7 Apps and Gems

07 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie discuss their favorite new apps and features for iOS 7. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this...

157: Security Problems and Solutions

30 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, David and Katie cover frequent security problems and offer their solutions. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance wi...

156: Editorial with Federico Viticci

22 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation...

155: Jason Snell Returns

15 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David sit down again with Jason Snell of Macworld/PC World and TechHive to discuss how his workflows have evolved since our last episode. We...

154: Apple TV

09 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie dive deep on the Apple TV and discuss how they use the Apple TV for work and play. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assista...

153: Hardware Development with Geoff Barrall

01 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David talk hardware development, conceptualization, design and production with the CEO of Drobo, Geoff Barrall. Thanks to MPU listener J...

152: Back to School

26 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and David talk back to school gear and apps for iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week...

151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson

18 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhanci...

150: Listener Workflows

11 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of episode 150, Katie and David invite Mac Power Users listeners on the show to share their MPU inspired workflows. Topics include iOS ...

149: Reading It Later

04 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie review the popular "Read it Later" services and discuss power user workflows for processing your reading. Thanks to MPU listener Ji...

148: Security Audit

29 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David and Katie review best security practices and discuss email encryption, VPN, password practices, data encryption, two factor authentication and m...