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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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#384
Jul 3, 2017 · 1 hr 35 min
384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette
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 of the trade as well as tips and tricks.
#383
Jun 25, 2017 · 1 hr 39 min
383: More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos
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 techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also talk music apps.
#382
Jun 19, 2017 · 1 hr 42 min
382: Home Automation Update
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 WWDC.
#381
Jun 9, 2017 · 1 hr 50 min
381: WWDC 2017
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 conference.
#380
Jun 4, 2017 · 1 hr 35 min
380: MPU+: Maybe this will be obsolete tomorrow
Ed Cormany talks about regular expressions, how it works and practical applications. We cover lots of listener feedback including photo scanning, switching from Windows to iOS, privacy and the IOT, shared photo libraries and more.
#379
May 28, 2017 · 1 hr 53 min
379: Workflows with Liana Lehua
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 other Apple products at this year's WWDC.
#378
May 21, 2017 · 1 hr 43 min
378: More iOS Hidden Features
Clayton Morris returns to join Katie and David in sharing more underutilized iOS features, tips, and tricks.
#377
May 14, 2017 · 1 hr 42 min
377: Audio Media Managment
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 services and why David loves them, podcast management, and playing audio in your car and home.
#376
May 8, 2017 · 1 hr 43 min
376: Notifications!
Myke Hurley joins Katie and David to discuss notifications. We discuss how notifications have become a problem, dealing with distractions and wrangling the various notifications to optimize our devices.
#375
May 1, 2017 · 1 hr 36 min
375: More Big Questions
This week David and Katie cover big questions including the Workflow app, secure cloud storage, email sharing, moving data, managing your network, and how they scan. Also, we learn that under no circumstances will David get access to Katie's Synology.
#374
Apr 23, 2017 · 1 hr 39 min
374: iPad Sensei - Federico Viticci
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 for improvement, the future of iOS and more.
#373
Apr 16, 2017 · 1 hr 35 min
373: Home Tech Support
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 on the best IT management tools how to get (and get out) of that job.
#372
Apr 9, 2017 · 1 hr 40 min
372: Workflows with Dr. Drang
Our favorite snowman returns! We discuss the evolving definition of "pro" and "power user" as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses for Keyboard maestro, managing Apple Mail and the Doc dives into the iPad.
#371
Apr 2, 2017 · 1 hr 25 min
371: MPU+: A Smoking Presentation
There is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentation was smoking hot.
#370
Mar 27, 2017 · 1 hr 34 min
370: Automation with Sal Soghoian
Sal Soghoian joins us to discuss the state of Mac an iOS automation. Sal discusses Automation on the Mac, the possibilities for Automation on iOS and the tools and languages available to put the power in the hands of the user.
#369
Mar 19, 2017 · 1 hr 37 min
369: Workflows with Composer Michael Whalen
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 1984.
#368
Mar 13, 2017 · 1 hr 32 min
368: Living in a Tin Foil Hat World
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 practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes.
#367
Mar 5, 2017 · 1 hr 30 min
367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt
New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity.
#366
Feb 27, 2017 · 1 hr 39 min
366: Catching up with Brett Terpstra
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 independent.
#365
Feb 19, 2017 · 1 hr 30 min
365: Maps and More
Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps.

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