Mac Power Users

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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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#424
Apr 1, 2018 · 1 hr 42 min
424: Workflows with Mike Schmitz
Writer, podcaster, screencaster and avid bookworm Mike Schmitz joins us to talk about his quest to "push past average", become more productive, sleep better, read more and live a well-balanced life.
#423
Mar 26, 2018 · 1 hr 35 min
423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei
David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less.
#422
Mar 19, 2018 · 1 hr 39 min
422: MPU+: Low Power Mode, It Isn't Just For Phones
We share what's on our 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
Mar 12, 2018 · 1 hr 37 min
421: Business Workflows
Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more.
#420
Mar 5, 2018 · 1 hr 39 min
420: Presentation Workflows
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
Feb 26, 2018 · 1 hr 38 min
419: iOS Settings
There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS.
#418
Feb 19, 2018 · 1 hr 31 min
418: Workflows with Rose Orchard
Rose 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
Feb 12, 2018 · 1 hr 31 min
417: Workflows with Manton Reece
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
Feb 5, 2018 · 1 hr 31 min
416: Consuming Content
David 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.
#415
Jan 28, 2018 · 1 hr 47 min
415: John Siracusa Workflows and the Future of the Mac
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 the Mac is and where it is heading.
#414
Jan 22, 2018 · 1 hr 35 min
414: MPU+: This is What I Got
Katie struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares workflow changes to defer dates and hyper-scheduling. We answer questions relating to photo albums, using Evernote, and tech organization. We follow-up on home automation, scheduling, Qi and more.
#413
Jan 14, 2018 · 1 hr 38 min
413: iPad Productivity
In this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad.
#412
Jan 7, 2018 · 1 hr 48 min
412: Stephen Hackett Returns
Stephen 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
Dec 31, 2017 · 1 hr 32 min
411: 2017: A Pretty Good Year
As we wrap up 2017 we take a look back at the workflows that worked for us in 2017, 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.
#410
Dec 24, 2017 · 1 hr 44 min
410: Workflows with Alex Cox
This 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.
#409
Dec 17, 2017 · 1 hr 32 min
409: Holiday Tech
"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.
#408
Dec 11, 2017 · 1 hr 34 min
408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness
We revisit the topic of emergency preparedness. Natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness, technology failures and even happy occasions. We share tips for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm.
#407
Dec 3, 2017 · 1 hr 41 min
407: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Game developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done.
#406
Nov 27, 2017 · 1 hr 33 min
406: MPU+: It's Okay To Enjoy Both
Gabe Weatherhead talks about his experiment with the iPad. We 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.
#405
Nov 20, 2017 · 1 hr 36 min
405: 2017 Geek Gift Guide
Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.

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