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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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#304
Feb 11, 2016 · 1 hr 23 min
304: Looking for a Solution that Doesn't Cost $1,000
David and Katie tackle listener questions on a variety of topics, follow-up on interesting uses of Plex for home media, and discuss Day One 2.0 with guest Bradley Chambers.
#303
Feb 8, 2016 · 1 hr 42 min
303: Email Clients and Workflows
Katie and David discuss best practices for managing email as well as the state of third party email clients for Mac and iOS and how to make Mail.app better through the use of plug-ins and third party services.
#302
Jan 31, 2016 · 1 hr 28 min
302: Our Gear - 2016 Edition
Answering a frequently asked listener question, David and Katie recap the technology gear they regularly use at home and work, including a review of their Macs and iOS devices and what's on their desks.
#301
Jan 25, 2016 · 1 hr 41 min
301: Fitness for Geeks
Liana Lehua returns to the show to discuss physical fitness for geeks with David and Katie. Topics include choosing and achieving fitness goals and apps and gadgets that can assist on the road to better health and fitness.
#300
Jan 18, 2016 · 1 hr 27 min
300: #MPU300
Myke and Stephen turn the tables on David and Katie to celebrate the 300th episode of the show featuring questions from MPU listeners.
#299
Jan 11, 2016 · 1 hr 22 min
299: Plex
David and Katie are joined by guest Todd Olthoff to dive deep into the Plex media center. We discuss what Plex does, how to install and get up and running, best practices for setting up a Plex library, features of the service, our use of Plex and more.
#298
Jan 7, 2016 · 1 hr 56 min
298: More of a Mythology than a Science
Laura McClellan shares tips for getting started for the new year. We follow-up on listener questions including tagging email, automation tools, journaling, Do App, and more. We also discuss "The Movie" Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Caution: Spoilers!)
#297
Jan 4, 2016 · 1 hr 36 min
297: iPad Productivity Apps
Starting off the new year, David and Katie run down their favorite apps for being productive on the iPad.
#296
Dec 28, 2015 · 1 hr 30 min
296: 2015: Year in Review
Katie and David recap 2015 and share their favorite tech products and services as well as news of note. They also discuss what they hope to see in 2016.
#295
Dec 20, 2015 · 1 hr 29 min
295: Workflows with Shawn Blanc
Shawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his new Focus Course and leading a more focused life, productivity planning and shares some of his favorite tools for writing and creating.
#294
Dec 14, 2015 · 1 hr 41 min
294: Workflows with Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy of the Productivityist drops by to chat with Katie and David about his iPad Mini workflows, presentations, making over meetings, virtual assistants, and productivity through simplicity.
#293
Dec 10, 2015 · 1 hr 30 min
293: It Kinda Is Rocket Science
PhD Physics Student Chelsea Cook joins David and Katie to talk about the state of accessibility on iOS. We discuss Family Sharing and how it may not be right for all families and answer listener questions on a variety of topics.
#292
Dec 7, 2015 · 1 hr 18 min
292: Buying and Selling Apple Devices
Looking to buy a new Apple device? Considering buying something used? Want to sell your old device? David and Katie run down options on preparing a device for sale, what to look for when buying a device used and how to protect yourself. We also discuss o
#291
Nov 30, 2015 · 1 hr 40 min
291: Focusing on iPad
David and Katie discuss the various models of iPad, choosing the right device, and how the iPad and our use of the device has evolved over the years.
#290
Nov 23, 2015 · 1 hr 39 min
290: 2015 MPU Geek Gift Guide
The holidays are almost upon us, that means it's time for our annual Geek Gift Guide episode. David and Katie share some of their favorite gift ideas for the geek in your life.
#289
Nov 16, 2015 · 1 hr 34 min
289: The New Apple TV
David and Katie discuss the new Apple TV including their use, tips and tricks and thoughts on the Future of TV.
#288
Nov 12, 2015 · 1 hr 29 min
288: Traveling to the Land of Crocodiles and Alligators
David and Katie are joined by Christal Allen-Harrahill to talk about the benefits of using a virtual assistant. We follow-up on Launchers, note applications and alternatives, we share listener tips and answer questions on a variety of topics.
#287
Nov 9, 2015 · 1 hr 31 min
287: Automation and More with Brett Terpstra
Mac mad scientist, Brett Terpstra, joins David and Katie to talk about his experience working as an indie Mac Developer, new Mac automation techniques and getting started with scripting.
#286
Nov 2, 2015 · 1 hr 17 min
286: Launcher Smackdown
Katie and David take an in-depth look at currently available keyboard launchers for the Mac including Spotlight, LaunchBar, and Alfred.
#285
Oct 26, 2015 · 1 hr 39 min
285: iPhone Photography with Austin Mann
David and Katie chat with photographer Austin Mann about the iPhone as a professional camera. We also announce the sale of MPU T-Shirts.

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