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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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  • #164
    Nov 17, 2013 · 1 hr 32 min

    164: Tackling Email

    David and Katie sit down to discuss the topic of tackling email, how they manage and organize their email, the power tools they use and David's latest book. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #163
    Nov 11, 2013 · 1 hr 32 min

    163: Fraser Speirs Returns

    Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school's one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini.

  • #162
    Nov 4, 2013 · 1 hr 49 min

    162: Using Mavericks

    After spending some time with Apple's latest operating system, Katie and David discuss their favorite features of Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #161
    Oct 28, 2013 · 1 hr 42 min

    161: Running a Mac Small Business with Ben Carter

    David and Katie talk with solo law practitioner Ben Carter about starting a small business based around his Mac and the hardware and software he uses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #160
    Oct 20, 2013 · 1 hr 20 min

    160: Getting Ready for Mavericks

    David and Katie talk about getting your Mac ready for OS X Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #159
    Oct 13, 2013 · 1 hr 20 min

    159: Workflows with David Chartier

    David and Katie talk with David Chartier about the Finer Things in Tech, his work as a freelance writer and Herald. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #158
    Oct 7, 2013 · 1 hr 20 min

    158: iOS 7 Apps and Gems

    David and Katie discuss their favorite new apps and features for iOS 7. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #157
    Sep 30, 2013 · 1 hr 27 min

    157: Security Problems and Solutions

    In this episode, David and Katie cover frequent security problems and offer their solutions. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #156
    Sep 22, 2013 · 1 hr 39 min

    156: Editorial with Federico Viticci

    David and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation functions, Editorial.

  • #155
    Sep 15, 2013 · 1 hr 30 min

    155: Jason Snell Returns

    Katie and David sit down again with Jason Snell of Macworld/PC World and TechHive to discuss how his workflows have evolved since our last episode. We talk about managing email and tasks, his preference for smaller devices, writing novels, podcasting and

  • #154
    Sep 9, 2013 · 1 hr 27 min

    154: Apple TV

    David and Katie dive deep on the Apple TV and discuss how they use the Apple TV for work and play. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #153
    Sep 1, 2013 · 1 hr 33 min

    153: Hardware Development with Geoff Barrall

    Katie and David talk hardware development, conceptualization, design and production with the CEO of Drobo, Geoff Barrall. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #152
    Aug 26, 2013 · 1 hr 21 min

    152: Back to School

    Katie and David talk back to school gear and apps for iOS and Mac.

  • #151
    Aug 18, 2013 · 1 hr 43 min

    151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson

    David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS.

  • #150
    Aug 11, 2013 · 1 hr 40 min

    150: Listener Workflows

    In celebration of episode 150, Katie and David invite Mac Power Users listeners on the show to share their MPU inspired workflows. Topics include iOS information capture and automation, workflows from educators, home security automation, Devonthink, Spotl

  • #149
    Aug 4, 2013 · 1 hr 26 min

    149: Reading It Later

    David and Katie review the popular "Read it Later" services and discuss power user workflows for processing your reading. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week.

  • #148
    Jul 29, 2013 · 1 hr 19 min

    148: Security Audit

    David and Katie review best security practices and discuss email encryption, VPN, password practices, data encryption, two factor authentication and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week.

  • #147
    Jul 21, 2013 · 1 hr 42 min

    147: David Wain Returns

    David Wain returns to tell us how his workflow has changed since show 50. We talk about how David has become a one-man post production machine, jailbreaking, David's writing and collaboration workflows and more.

  • #146
    Jul 14, 2013 · 1 hr 35 min

    146: Our Gear

    A frequent listener request, Katie and David recap the gear they use day-to-day.

  • #145
    Jul 8, 2013 · 1 hr 24 min

    145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6

    David and Katie take a look at the new version of Keyboard Maestro and discuss what it does, how you can use it to automate tasks on your Mac, when you should use Keyboard Maestro over other automation tools and choosing the right tool for the right job.

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