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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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#284
Oct 19, 2015 · 1 hr 29 min
284: Optimize Your Mac
From tweaking system settings to third party utilities, Katie and David discuss their tips for enhancing your experience and making your Mac your own. We also share details of our upcoming MPU Meet-up in Orlando next month.
#283
Oct 12, 2015 · 1 hr 37 min
283: Videos and Growing a Business with Adam Lisagor
Adam Lisagor returns to the show to chat about how his video production team has grown from working out of a spare bedroom to a large team and the challenges and opportunities this presents.
#282
Oct 8, 2015 · 1 hr 35 min
282: MPU Live: Making It Up As We Go Along
Mark Metzger joins us to chat about File Maker, we also talk about cleaning up iOS, follow-up on Office 365 and Google Docs, discuss Mac/PC hybrid setups, hear from a virtual assistant, share listener tips and Katie talks about her iPad Air 2 experience.
#281
Oct 4, 2015 · 1 hr 20 min
281: The state of Siri and Dictation on Mac and iOS
David and Katie tackle the best options for using your voice to dictate text and perform tasks on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
#280
Sep 28, 2015 · 1 hr 28 min
280: El Capitan
David and Katie discuss what to expect with Apple's latest operating system, El Capitan, their favorite new features and tips for upgrading.
#279
Sep 21, 2015 · 1 hr 21 min
279: Word Processor Smack Down
David and Katie compare the current state of word processing on the Mac and iOS.
#278
Sep 14, 2015 · 1 hr 37 min
278: iOS 9 and New Apple Hardware
In anticipation of iOS 9's release this week David and Katie discuss their experiences and favorite features of using the new OS. They also can't help a little discussion of Apple's latest announcements.
#277
Sep 10, 2015 · 1 hr 42 min
277: MPU Live: Was That A Rabbit Hole?
Victor Cajiao discussed producing great quality audio. We share listener feedback related to running Mac based small businesses, and cover questions and tips on a variety of topics including data limits, syncing, virtual assistants, & Mac-based businesses
#276
Sep 7, 2015 · 1 hr 25 min
276: Workflows with Matt Alexander
Matt Alexander joins Katie and David to discuss how a tech geek becomes and entrepreneur and uses his skills as a founder and CEO of multiple successful businesses.
#275
Aug 31, 2015 · 1 hr 16 min
275: Optimize Your iPhone and iPad
Katie and David discuss various ways you can optimize your iOS experience. From wrangling notifications to extending battery life we run through a number of tips and tricks for creating a better experience when using your iPhone or iPad.
#274
Aug 24, 2015 · 1 hr 24 min
274: When To Upgrade
David and Katie discuss upgrading Mac and iOS devices. When is the right time to upgrade your hardware, software, what are option for buying new and when can you extend the life of your existing device.
#273
Aug 17, 2015 · 1 hr 34 min
273: Workflows with Jonathan Mann
Jonathan Mann (a.k.a. Song a Day Mann) lends his musical talents to the podcast this week. Jonathan talks about working as an indie songwriter and how he creates a new song each day.
#272
Aug 10, 2015 · 1 hr 32 min
272: Mac Based Small Business
It's been several months since David went solo. He shares how he created a home-based Mac small business and his workflows for staying productive while wearing many hats.
#271
Aug 6, 2015 · 1 hr 40 min
271: MPU Live: What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen?
We talk with Kent Newsome about working in a "locked down" office; we also discuss Amazon's Echo, listener travel tips, two-factor authentication apps, OmniFocus workflows, sharing tasks, referenced photo libraries and more.
#270
Aug 2, 2015 · 52 min
270: Workflows with Christina Warren
Special Guest Christina Warren joins David and Katie to talk about her work as an Apple journalist. We use the backdrop of the Apple Earnings Call to discuss her workflows as well as her thoughts on Apple Music.
#269
Jul 27, 2015 · 1 hr 23 min
269: Emergency Preparedness for Geeks
We all face emergencies from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness and even death. David and Katie share their tips for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm.
#268
Jul 20, 2015 · 1 hr 46 min
268: Travel Hacks with Liana Lehua
Liana Lehua joins us to talk about how her job as a producer for media events takes her around the world and the travel hacks she's picked up along the way.
#267
Jul 13, 2015 · 1 hr 31 min
267: David Wain's Film and Television Workflows
Writer, Director, Actor, and Producer David Wain joins us to talk about how he uses Apple technology to produce films and television including his new Netflix series, Wet Hot American Summer. We also talk about David's challenges with the Photos applicati
#266
Jul 9, 2015 · 1 hr 38 min
266: MPU Live: #askmpu
We cover a wide range of listener questions this week from backup to travel tips. We also discuss strategies for keeping machines in sync, Mac CRMs, task management, the Photos.app and share tips for home automation, getting around bandwidth limits and mo
#265
Jul 6, 2015 · 1 hr 21 min
265: Apple Music
David and Katie take a look at the recently released Apple Music service

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