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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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  • #344
    Oct 10, 2016 · 1 hr 35 min

    344: MPU+: Hello, Computer

    The "Live" show is now MPU+. We discuss Macs Sierra left behind, the problem with "free" software, network vs. direct attached storage, listeners share feedback on Amazon, Ulysses and Scrivener. We learn how to print to PDF from Apple Mail and more.

  • #343
    Oct 3, 2016 · 1 hr 21 min

    343: Workflows with Serenity Caldwell

    iMore writer and artist Serenity Caldwell joins the Mac Power Users to talk about the iPad, Mac, the new iPhone, and artist workflows.

  • #342
    Sep 26, 2016 · 1 hr 33 min

    342: macOS Sierra

    Katie and David dive deep into the new features of macOS Sierra and discuss best practices for upgrading and some major incompatibilities. We also discuss the new watchOS.

  • #341
    Sep 18, 2016 · 1 hr 38 min

    341: iOS 10

    Katie and David break down the new iOS 10 update for iPhone and iPad.

  • #340
    Sep 12, 2016 · 1 hr 35 min

    340: GTD Workflows with Mike Williams

    Mike Williams, President and CEO of the David Allen Company joins Katie and David to talk about the GTD methodology, the tech he uses to get things done, implementing the 5 steps and common pitfalls and solutions.

  • #339
    Sep 8, 2016 · 1 hr 44 min

    339: iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2

    Katie and David break down Apple's announcements at its September 7 Keynote including iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and all of Katie's favorite games.

  • #338
    Sep 5, 2016 · 1 hr 29 min

    338: Scrivener and Ulysses

    David and Katie dive deep on fiddly writing apps Scrivener and Ulysses. We talk about how these apps work, their features, the good, the bad and the best use cases.

  • #337
    Aug 28, 2016 · 1 hr 34 min

    337: Workflows with Father Gabriel

    Catholic priest and geek, Gabriel Mosher, joins us to explain how he uses technology to get his work done. Topics include time and attention, research and writing, presentations, and project management.

  • #336
    Aug 21, 2016 · 1 hr 25 min

    336: iPhone Productivity

    David and Katie share some of the most efficient productivity tasks and apps appropriate for the iPhone. Topics include calendars and contacts, email, task management, scanning, writing, and additional utilities for productivity.

  • #335
    Aug 15, 2016 · 1 hr 34 min

    335: Workflows with John Voorhees

    David and Katie chat with John Voorhees about software development and writing for MacStories all while juggling a busy day job.

  • #334
    Aug 8, 2016 · 1 hr 40 min

    334: MPU Live: "She Can't Take It Anymore, Captain!"

    Victor Cajiao discusses producing a music album, troubleshooting an accidentally reformatted drive, password schemes, ScanSnap for photos, share feedback on our Special Event and Keynote shows, discuss options for Evernote and share listener tips.

  • #333
    Jul 31, 2016 · 1 hr 37 min

    333: The Amazon Lifestyle

    Katie and David dive deep in this one on the Amazon lifestyle. There are so many different services and features available from Amazon. Who can make sense of them all? Katie and David do in this episode.

  • #332
    Jul 25, 2016 · 1 hr 31 min

    332: Other Uses For Keynote

    Keynote is a great app for giving presentations but it can do so much more. This episode explores many uses for Keynote beyond presentation day.

  • #331
    Jul 17, 2016 · 1 hr 39 min

    331: Stephen Hackett: Collector of Macs

    Mac user, collector, and … yes … YouTuber Stephen Hackett joins in to explain essential cloud-based services used to run the Relay Network, his growing collection of Macs, and his photo and video workflows.

  • #330
    Jul 11, 2016 · 1 hr 45 min

    330: I'm not familiar with "Wookieepedia"

    Ruben shares how he uses his MPU workflows on his work PC, we discuss merging Apple IDs, cleaning up after being scammed, follow-up on iOS photography, family tech support and listeners share their tips and tricks.

  • #329
    Jul 3, 2016 · 1 hr 35 min

    329: Special Event Tech

    Katie and David talk through the tech required to plan and put on a special event. Topics including project planning, audio and photo slideshow workflows, and websites and social media.

  • #328
    Jun 27, 2016 · 1 hr 36 min

    328: iOS Email

    David and Katie go back to email specifically to discuss the state of iOS email clients, the various email apps they've used, what they like, what works, what doesn't and how they're managing email on iOS.

  • #327
    Jun 19, 2016 · 1 hr 26 min

    327: Family Tech Support

    Mac Power Users are often the family tech guru. In this episode, Katie and David walk you through helping family members buy, setup, and maintain their Apple hardware. They also include their lists of 10 things for Macs, iPads, and iPhones.

  • #326
    Jun 14, 2016 · 2 hr 3 min

    326: WWDC 2016 Special

    In this special edition of Mac Power Users, David and Katie discuss the announcements from Apple's World Wide Developer Conference including watchOS 3, tvOS, macOS and iOS 10.

  • #325
    Jun 9, 2016 · 1 hr 42 min

    325: The Third Rail

    Jerrod Maruyama talks about using his Mac for digital illustration, we follow-up on Hazel workflows and Apple Notes, discuss uses for the Apple Pencil, give an update on personal finance software and listeners share their tips and tricks

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