Mac Power Users

David and Katie dive deep on HomeKit and discuss the HomeKit App, managing rooms, creating scenes, automation and our favorite HomeKit enabled devices. We also discuss where HomeKit falls down and our workarounds. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iOS - Home - Apple HomeKit - All Accessories - Apple Mac Power Users #402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue Amazon: Philips Hue White A19 Smart Bulb Starter Kit Amazon: Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch with Remote Amazon: Philips Hue Lily Outdoor Smart Spot Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Switch for All Bulb Types and Fans Amazon: Philips Hue Motion Sensor for Smart Lights Amazon: Eve Door & Window Amazon: Wemo Mini Smart Plug Amazon: Wemo Bridge - Works with Apple HomeKit Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Video Doorbells and Security Cameras for Your Smartphone | Ring Amazon: Canary View Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera, works with Alexa Amazon.com: Ring Video Doorbell Pro Amazon: MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain Amazon: Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock

Jeff Richardson from iPhone JD joins Katie and David to chat about how he uses a Mac at home and PC at work, going all in and adopting a paperless lifestyle with the iPad, starting a successful blog, using the Apple Watch, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! RXBAR: Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients. Get 25% off with promo code ‘mpu’. Guest Starring: Jeff Richardson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) | Twitter LogMeIn Remote Access | Secure Remote Desktop Software iPhone X Leather Case - Saddle Brown - Apple Amazon.com: iPhone X Clear Soft TPU Cover (Katie's current case) GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking GoodReader Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Lightning to HDMI - Apple Lightning to VGA Adapter - Apple Amazon.com : Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control Amazon.com: Thought Out Simplex iPad Stand Pro ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Katie and David revisit music management and discuss the state of the two major streaming services, how things have changed iTunes Match, managing their music, and audio at home and in the car. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacTrack/iTrack Legal | Tech conference for tech-loving lawyers Spotify's IPO filing shows how hard it is to make money from streaming subscriptions Music for everyone - Spotify Music - Apple More Fun with iTunes Smart Playlists — MacSparky Top 10 iTunes Smart Playlists The Ultimate Enterprise Background Noise Generator Amazon.com: Starship Sounds: Ambient Engine Noise: Alexa Skills Amazon.com: All-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa HomePod - Apple ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Recording App | Shure Americas ‎Apogee MetaRecorder on the App Store ‎ToothFairy on the Mac App Store Make and receive phone calls in FaceTime on Mac - Apple Support How to upgrade tracks to iTunes Match, fast | Macworld

Joe Buhlig joins David and Katie to talk about his iPadless life, analog tools for productivity, live streaming, managing a business, Discourse and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Joe Buhlig Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Joe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real life Joe Buhlig (@JoeBuhlig) | Twitter ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development MPU Talk Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Productivity Guild Podcast Whims That Work Productivity Guild David's Recording Light ‎Shelly - SSH Client on the App Store Philips Hue Starter Kit Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt Lamy - LAMY Safari Pen TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear Fountain Pen | TWSBI Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone Amazon.com: BEHRINGER XENYX X1204USB soundboard Amazon.com : Teradek Inc 10-0245 VidiU Open Broadcaster Software Rocket.Chat - Free, Open Source, Enterprise Team Chat G Suite – Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar and More for Business Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software Discourse - Civilized Discussion MailMate ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS Dvorak Simplified Keyboard - Wikipedia

David and Katie talk about how it's easier now than ever before to cut the cable, Katie's moves away from Evernote, David's experimentation with iOS Mail clients, getting burned when selling online, choosing an email provider, the iOS 12 Beta, and answer listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #248: Revisting Cutting the Cord - Relay FM Apple TV 4K - Apple Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone The best email client for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Spark Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: Twelve South PlugBug World The Best Indoor HDTV Antenna for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter Import your notes and files to the Notes app - Apple Support Amazon.com: CalDigit TS3 Plus - Thunderbolt 3 Dock with Amazon.com: Whirlwind Micmute Push to Mute Mizage - Shush

Artist, illustrator and cartooner Thom Zahler talks about his life as a comic book artist, writer and the digital and analog tools he uses. He shares how he makes a living as an independent worker, and his experience on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. Guest Starring: Thom Zahler Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Thom Zahler Art Studios Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) | Twitter Warning Label Love and Capes, Vol. 1: Thom Zahler: 9781600102752: Amazon.com: Books Time & Vine: Thom Zahler: 9781684050369: Amazon.com: Books Long Distance: Thom Zahler: 9781631404863: Amazon.com: Books Collected Warning Label Print Edition by Thomas Zahler — Kickstarter (7) Warning Label Postcard - YouTube Free Agents #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler - Relay FM Cintiq ‎Procreate on the App Store ‎CLIP STUDIO PAINT for manga on the App Store Comic-Con International: San Diego Credit Card Processing - Accept Credit Cards Anywhere | Square Amazon.com: Twelve South PlugBug World | All-in-one MacBook global travel adapter + iPhone/iPad/USB charger: Computers & Accessories Thom Zahler Art Studios » Then There Was that Time I was on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Rocketbook | Best Smart Notebook | Cloud Notebook | Reusable Notebook NameChanger - MRR Software Email Archiver

David and Katie share their home office setups. We discuss all the gadgets in, on and under our desks, what's connected to our Macs and how we get work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Latest Homescreens & Office Setups topics - MPU Talk Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk MacSparky's New Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Premium Single Monitor Stand - Lift Engine Arm Mount, Aluminum: Computers & AccessoriesDavid's monitor arms. Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Small Tablet (PTH451): Electronics Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone for Handheld Vocal Applications: ElectronicsDavid's podcasting/screencasting mic. Amazon.com: Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling - Black: ElectronicsDavid's podcasting cans. (Also great for travel - noise cancelling.) Sound Devices USBPre 2 - Microphone Interface USBPRE 2 B&H PhotoA ridiculously expensive (but good) pre-amp. Amazon.com: Elevation Lab DraftTable Kit For iPad Pro - Adjustable stand for iPad Pro & Pencil, designed for professionals and designers. Includes PencilStand & ArmRest: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Brother HLL8350CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled: ElectronicsDavid's color laser printer. The Best Standing Desks: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company VARIDESK 49900 - Height-Adjustable Standing Desk Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Color Duplex Desk Scanner for Mac and PC: Electronics RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand Rode Podcaster Booming Kit Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Mac Synology 4 bay NAS DiskStation DS918+ APC 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port Anker USB 3.0 9-Port Hub + 5V 2.1A Smart Charging Port Seagate Expansion 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 IKEA - SIGNUM Cable management eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons) Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router

Matt Gemmell joins us to discuss life as a software engineer turned writer, his evolution from Mac to iOS, his passion for fitness, and being an independent worker. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Matt Gemmell Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Matt Gemmell Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell) | Twitter Changer (KESTREL Book 1) -by Matt Gemmell The best of my writing - Matt Gemmell The tools I'm using - Matt Gemmell Ulysses OmniOutliner - outlining and writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Amazon.com: Fitbit Alta Smart Fitness Activity Tracker Amazon.com: Lamicall iPad Stand Canopy – Studio Neat The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Where work happens | Slack AutomatorsDavid and Rose Orchard’s new Automation deep dive podcast.

Of all the things an iPhone can do, we sometimes forget it’s a great device for communication. In this episode we dig deep on how to use the iPhone as a communications tool. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Take advantage of Casper’s limited time Fourth of July offer. Pixelmator The world’s most innovative image editing app. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Set up Visual Voicemail on your iPhone - Apple Support How to use voicemail transcripts on iPhone | iMore Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling - Apple Support How to make and answer phone calls on your iPad | iMore Block phone numbers and contacts on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Detect and block spam phone calls with third-party apps - Apple Support Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Ruby Receptionists - Virtual Receptionist Service Google Voice All-in-One Phone, Team Messaging, Video Conferencing | RingCentral VOIP Business Phone Service | PBX | Phone.com Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support iOS 10 tips: How to turn on/off individual read receipts in Apple's Messages app How to filter and disable notifications for iMessages from unknown senders | iMore Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support How to receive messages from specific contacts in Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone and iPad | iMore Daily tip: How to automatically dial an extension on iPhone | iMore

In this episode, we launch the new MPU Discourse community, talk about Siri Shortcuts, Katie got a HomePod, David shares thoughts on the iOS Beta and his recent visit to Apple Park. We also tackle listener questions about messages in the cloud, iPad accessories and kids in college. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development Free Agents - Relay FM How Siri Shortcuts Can Revolutionize iOS Automation — MacSparky Shortcuts: A New Vision for Siri and iOS Automation – MacStories Apple Developer HomePod - Apple So..I bought a HomePod - Hardware - MPU Talk The Apple Park Tote Give Away - MPU Talk Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support How to enable Messages in iCloud | Macworld Canopy – Studio Neat Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple Amazon.com: Anker Bluetooth Ultra-Slim Keyboard for iPad WhenWorks WhenWorks on the App Store Home Design 3D GOLD on the App Store