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Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones. 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. Balance Open: Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: The MPU Hoodie and Glow T-Shirt are available for a limited time and shipping in time for the holidays to most locations. Order before December 3rd! We’re very excited about these high quality Tees and Hoodies and have worked with our production parter for lower International shipping rates. Get them while they’re hot: https://cottonbureau.com/people/mac-power-users Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro digital graphic drawing tablet for Mac Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Lutron Caseta Wireless Pico Remote for Audio, Works with Sonos Classic Mac Apple Watch Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Smart Lock Kwikset 909 SmartCode Electronic Deadbolt Panobook – Studio Neat Kaweko sport AL - JetPens.com Amazon.com: USB Type-C, Anker Premium 5-Port 60W USB Wall Charger Amazon.com: Nomad Ultra Rugged Universal Cable Micro USB/USB Type-C/Lightning Amazon.com: Sandisk Ultra 64GB Dual Drive USB Type-C Glif – Studio Neat Leather Sleeve for 10.5‑inch iPad Pro - Apple Moment, Inc @ Amazon.com: Amazon.com: olloclip+iphone mophie wireless charging base - Apple Amazon.com: Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad, Wireless Charger Amazon.com: Twelve South HiRise for iMac Amazon.com: Twelve South HiRise for MacBook Amazon.com: Twelve South HiRise for iPhone/iPad Amazon.com: French Press Coffee & Tea Makers 8 Cup Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Electric Kettle Amazon.com: KRUPS F203 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons) Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote AirPods - Apple Home Chef Meal Delivery The best meal kit delivery services of 2017 Amazon.com : DJI Mavic Pro : Camera & Photo The Best Standing Desks: Wirecutter Reviews Amazon.com: Star Wars R2-D2 USB Car Charger Amazon.com: R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero: Cell Phones & Accessories HomePod - Apple Leather Sleeve for 12‑inch MacBook - Midnight Blue - Apple Amazon.com: Twelve South BookBook CaddySack Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English - Apple Amazon.com: Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder - 1-pack: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router Amazon.com: Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder Amazon.com: Spigen Thin Fit iPhone X Case Amazon.com: Mount Metal Plate with Adhesive for Magnetic Amazon.com: Anker Universal Magnetic Car Mount App Camp 2020: Help us expand to 3 new cities! | Indiegogo St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Austin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X. 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. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Jamf Now: Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Austin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Travel Photographer — Austin Mann iPhone X Camera Review: Guatemala — Austin Mann Austin Mann (@austinmann) | Twitter Austin Mann (@austinmann) • Instagram photos and videos Peak Design | Gear For Creative, Adventurous People Glif – Studio Neat iPhone X: Cases, Battery Cases, and Lenses | Moment Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod Amazon.com: DJI Phone Camera Gimbal OSMO Amazon.com: Anker Wireless Charger Charging Pad iPhone 8 Plus Camera Review: India — Austin Mann Cortex Camera on the App Store Amazon.com : Lume Cube Photography Amazon.com: Anker 40W/8A 5-Port USB Charger Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Lightning to USB A Cable - 4 Inches Amazon.com: Skiva CB137 USBLink Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Shot on iPhone Club

App developer and business owner "Underscore" David Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: David Smith Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David Smith (@_DavidSmith) | Twitter Under the Radar - Relay FM Developing Perspective MacBook Pro - Apple iMac Pro - Apple Dropbox Irradiated Software - SizeUp - The Missing Window Manager Watch - Apple Xcode - Apple Developer Photoshop Sketch - The digital design toolkit TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X Soulver | Acqualia Excel 2016 by Microsoft - Spreadsheet Software | Office Pivot table - Wikipedia OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Buy Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC | Photo editing and organizing software iStat Menus Caffeine for Mac - Download Download Amphetamine - MajorGeeks

The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices, 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. Clean My Mac 3: A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. Jamf Now: Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Robert Spivack Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership DoItForMe.Solutions Tweets by DoItForMe.Solutions (@DIFM_Solutions) – Twitter Tweets by Robert Spivack (@SpivR) – Twitter Robert Spivack (@spivr) • Instagram photos and videos Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Lutron Pico Remote Control for Audio, Sonos Endorsed iOS - Home - Apple Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store Zigbee - Wikipedia Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue SmartThings. Add a little smartness to your things. Iris by Lowe’s Simplifies Smart Home Management Nest All-new Echo (2nd Generation) Z-Wave - Wikipedia Caseta® Wireless – Overview Lutron Pico Wireless control Overview Insteon Indigo Domotics - Advanced Mac-based Smart Home Hub WEMO: Your Home from Anywhere Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee | Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring KRACK - Wikipedia Synology Inc. Eve Door & Window | elgato.com ONVIF - Wikipedia SecuritySpy - Mac NVR Video Surveillance Software - Ben Software Video door intercom for iOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, Smartphone and Tablet Josh.ai | Voice Control - Artificial Intelligence - Smart Home Automation Home Automation and Smart Home Systems | Control4 Control Systems for Home Automation, Campus & Building Control by Crestron Electronics Smart Home Automation | Savant Amazon Echo Plus — with built-in smart home hub Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit

It's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: It's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone Preorder Lessons Learned — Liss is More iPhone X - Apple iPhone 8 - Apple Buy and Sell Used Cell Phones and Electronics | Gazelle AppleCare - Apple All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd KRACK - Wikipedia Kensington Expert Wireless Presenter with Green Laser Pointer and Cursor Control (K72426AM) HomePod - Apple All-new Echo (2nd Generation) with improved sound, powered by Dolby, and a new design - Charcoal Fabric Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - Black Echo Show - Black Echo Look | Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant with Alexa-includes Style Check to get a second opinion on your outfit Introducing Echo Spot - Black Twitter. It's what's happening. Facebook Instagram Snapchat – the fastest way to share a moment! Where work happens | Slack

To celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes. 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. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Balance: Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp For Girls - Help Us Expand to 3 New Cities Membership - Relay FM Facebook Mac Power Users - Home Top Four - Relay FM Macintosh 128K - Wikipedia iMac (Intel-based) - Wikipedia macOS - Wikipedia Apple AirPods - Wikipedia MacBook Air - Wikipedia iOS 11 - Wikipedia Apple Watch - Wikipedia Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Amazon.com: Sonos Play:1 Amazon.com: Sonos PLAYBAR TV Soundbar Fujitsu ScanSnap - For your productive, mobile, paperless, efficient life Amazon.com: Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap Document Scanner Automatic: Connect Your Car to Your Digital Life Synology Inc. Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Lutron Electronics, Inc. - Dimmers And Lighting Controls Amazon.com: Echo (2nd Generation) Amazon Echo Dot - Add Alexa to any room CarPlay - Wikipedia 1Password OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software TextExpander: Mac & Windows Communication Tool Increases Productivity 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky Home - Dropbox Keyboard Maestro 8.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Ulysses forScore Reeder for iOS Tweetbot for iOS Apps – Marco.org Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support iWork - Apple Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia Apple Pencil - Wikipedia iPad Pro - Wikipedia Leather Sleeve for 10.5‑inch iPad Pro - Black - Apple Overcast ProCam 5 - Home Remote Receptionist for Your Business Use the Health app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM LumeCube | Portable, Durable, Powerful Lights for Photo and Video Anker | Home Amazon.com: Anker Astro E1 Candy-Bar Portable Charger Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 Sphero | Connected Toys Amazon.com: Skiva Cord2Go Duo Retractable Flat Charge and Sync 2-in-1 Cable Trello Calendly - Scheduling appointments and meetings is super easy with Calendly. Quip Simple Online Time Tracking Software - Harvest Where work happens | Slack Google Docs - create and edit documents online, for free. Free Grammar Checker | Grammarly Discover IFTTT and Applets - IFTTT Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Mac Power Users #272: Mac Based Small Business - Relay FM Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #253: Life on Mars - Relay FM Mac Power Users #383: More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos - Relay FM Mac Power Users #100: Awesome MPU Listeners - Relay FM The Empire Strikes Back - Wikipedia "Star Trek: The Next Generation" Family (TV Episode 1990) - IMDb Ruby Receptionists - Remote Receptionist for your Business

Original workflow guest Merlin Mann discusses iPad and Mac usage, voice dictation, note-taking apps, iPad efficiency, password management with One Password, operating system features, email management, technology updates, task management with Omni Focus, voice dictation efficiency, and home automation gadgets.

Brett Terpstra joins us to discuss his new eBook and video series with David Sparks - 60 Tips Volume 2 and the revision to their original 60 Tips book. We discuss the new book and the workflows they used to create it. 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. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Jamf Now: Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp Compendium 2017 on the App Store 60 Mac Tips, V1 — MacSparky 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky 60 Mac Tips, Volume 2 by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra on iBooks 60 Mac Tips, Volume 1 by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra on iBooks macOS High Sierra - Apple macOS High Sierra Review: A Modern Snow Leopard? – 512 Pixels Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port Safari 11 Released for macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan - Mac Rumors Vimeo | The high-quality home for video hosting and watching on Vimeo Quip Video editing and screen recording Software | Telestream ScreenFlow Mac Power Users #384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette - Relay FM iBooks Author - Apple Amazon.com: Contour ShuttleXpress Amazon.com: Shuttle Pro V.2 BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra (@ttscoff) | Twitter Systematic Overtired

In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems. 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. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Interview: Apple’s Craig Federighi answers some burning questions about Face ID | TechCrunch The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 200, With Special Guest Craig Federighi iOS 11 - Apple macOS High Sierra - Apple Apple File System - Wikipedia Swift Playgrounds - Apple iOS - Siri - Apple Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support iCloud - Family Sharing - Apple Metal (API) - Wikipedia

David and Katie run down Apple's September 12th announcements including the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We also begin our discussion of iOS 11 starting with the best features for iPad users. 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. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Balance: Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - Keynote September 2017 - Apple Apple Watch Series 3 - Apple Apple TV 4K - Apple iPhone 8 - Apple iPhone X - Apple Daring Fireball: Welcome to the Steve Jobs Theater A visit to Apple Park - Six Colors Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular vs GPS-only: What's the difference? | iMore Apple Watch - Battery - Apple Disney Is the Only Major Hollywood Studio Not Backing Apple's Plan to Sell 4K Films at $20 - Mac Rumors Apple TV Finally Enters the 4K Realm, but It’ll Cost You - TidBITS Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote iPhone X vs. iPhone 8: how to pick between them - The Verge With A11 Bionic, Apple's iPhone takes another big performance step forward - TechRepublic iPhone X: Hands-on and first impressions with Apple’s new iPhone | Macworld With A11 Bionic, Apple's iPhone takes another big performance step forward - TechRepublic Interview: Apple’s Craig Federighi answers some burning questions about Face ID | TechCrunch The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 200, With Special Guest Craig Federighi iPhone - Compare Models - Apple Look how easy it is to bypass the Galaxy Note 8’s security – BGR Spock (mirror) | Memory Alpha Apple AirPower wireless charging pad: Everything you need to know | Macworld iPad — How to harness the power of the new Dock with iOS 11 — Apple - YouTube