Mac Power Users

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. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile:With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. • Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Hover The best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code MPU to save 10% on your first order. Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shawn Blanc shawnblanc.net (@shawnblancnet) | Twitter Mac Power Users #126: The Mac Home Server - Relay FM The Power of a Focused Life — Living without regret in the Age of Distraction The Elements of Focus — Free Video Training Series by Shawn Blanc The Sweet Setup — We recommend the best apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Katie Floyd's sweet iPhone setup - The Sweet Setup David Sparks' sweet iPad setup - The Sweet Setup Getting Things Done®, GTD® and David Allen & CO | Home Tools and Toys — Hand-Picked for Work and Play Amazon.com: Anything You Want: Derek Sivers Teleprompt+ 3 for iOS: Bombing Brain Interactive Ulysses iBooks Author - Apple Writer for Mac | iA Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Notebooks for Thinkers – Baron Fig Amazon.com: Philips Hue Sonos | HiFi Wireless Speakers & Home Audio Systems OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Wunderlist | To-do list, Reminders, Errands - App of the Year! Slack: Be less busy Simplenote Droplr Covey time management quadrant Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control Lighthead - Caffeine 1Password RescueTime : Time management software for staying productive and happy in the modern workplace Overcast Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. What’s In My Day One? - The Sweet Setup Star Trek Beyond - Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures - YouTube Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (Official) - YouTube

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. 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. • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! • Harvest Spend less time tracking and more time doing. Save using coupon code MPU at checkout. Guest Starring: Mike Vardy Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mike Vardy Productivityist - Productivity Tips & Tools for Everyone Mike Vardy (@mikevardy) | Twitter Rev - Transcription, Captions, Translation Drafts | Agile Tortoise Blinkist: Never Stop Learning. Move work forward · Asana To-do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Flipboard Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Instapaper GTD Weekly Review Dragon Anywhere Presentation Software | Online Presentation Tools | Haiku Deck Meeting Makeover: Make Better Meetings Today MPU 090: Meetings (and Technology) | Mac Power Users The $1.50 Costco Hot Dog: Hebrew National Out...Kirkland Brand In | OC Weekly Assistants for Everyone - Fancy Hands ChrisDucker.com - Helping Entrepreneurs Become More Productive & Profitable Create Your '3 Lists to Freedom' to Outsource More Effectively! Brett Kelly – Do Everything Better Assistants for Everyone - Fancy Hands Virtual Staff Finder Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone ScheduleOnce: Online meeting and appointment scheduling software Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. BusyCal Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad YNAB - Personal Budget Software Momentum | Habit Tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch the spark notebook Fish: a tap essay on the App Store

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. 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. • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. • Arq Cloud Backup for Mac and PC. Guest Starring: Chelsea Cook Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Chelsea Cook at TEDxVT 2013: Creating interfaces, creating experiences | Accessibility - iOS - Voiceover - Apple Accessibility - OS X - VoiceOver - Apple KNFB Reader LookTel Money Reader for iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac BARD Mobile on the App Store AppleVis | Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products and related applications The Nightjar on the App Store Lifeline... on the App Store Sleep Cycle alarm clock on the App Store Apple TV - Apple Plex: Your media on all your devices Things - task management for Mac & iOS - Cultured Code Break Countdown Timer on the Mac App Store Mac Power Users - Community - Google+ Keynote Countdown Timer - iPresentee Automate the Boring Stuff with Python | Practical Programming for Total Beginners Sonos | HiFi Wireless Speakers & Home Audio Systems Amazon.com : Fisher Space Pens Chrome Clip Can the MacBook Pro Replace Your iPad? — Fraser Speirs Apple Music On Sonos | Sonos Amazon.com: Nostalgia Retro Series 3-in-1 Breakfast Station PriceRadar - Price Tracker for Amazon on the App Store How to move notes from Evernote to iCloud Notes • Larry Salibra MacID - Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint. Junecloud - Deliveries App Neil deGrasse Tyson says the Enterprise would destroy the Millennium Falcon | The Verge

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 options for buying new devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership How to securely delete files in OS X 10.11 ‘El Capitan’ | MacIssues How to make a bootable OS X 10.11 El Capitan installer drive | Macworld Cleaning your Apple products - Apple Support How to Sell Quickly & Safely on Craig’s List: A Craig’s List Selling Template | Bos Organization | Los Angeles Professional Organizer What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple SupportIf you're switching to a non-Apple phone, deregister iMessage.  Apple Recycling Program - Apple Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage Activation Lock Liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty - Apple Support Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software SuperDuper! Amazon.com: iKlear iK-26K Complete Cleaning Kit Creating a Comprehensive Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd Creating a Comprehensive iOS Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd Recycle Cell Phones and Electronics for Cash | Gazelle PowerMax: Apple Mac Computers New and Used | PowerMax Refurbished and Clearance iPod, iPad & Mac Products - Apple

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. 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. • Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Harvest Simple online time tracking software. Use code MPU to get your first month free and save 50% on your second month.. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPad - Compare Models - Apple TrialPad - Organize and Present Evidence on the App Store DOCREVIEWPAD — LIT SOFTWARE TRANSCRIPTPAD — LIT SOFTWARE Paper & Pixels iPad Folio - Levenger Upgrade #64: The Law of the Large - Relay FM Apple Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Tweetbot for iOS Mr. Reader - RSS News Reader for your iPad Alto's Adventure - out now on the App Store Monument Valley: an iOS and Android game by ustwo Screens - Control Your Computer Remotely - Edovia Microsoft Office 365 for Ipad, Word, Excel, Powerpoint Ulysses OmniGraffle 2 on the App Store Pages for iOS - Apple Amazon.com: Anker Lipstick-Sized 3350mAh Power Bank Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard Amazon.com: Belkin QODE Ultimate Lite Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 Amazon.com: iPad Mini 4 Case, Moko Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-shell Dash iPad Pro Sleeve – WaterField Designs Tablet Bags – WaterField Designs Amazon.com: Lightning Digital AV Adapter Amazon.com: Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter Amazon.com: Apple Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader Convergence — MacSparky Hillshire Farm | Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Lit'l Smokies (aka Pig on Pig)

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. • Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your first order. • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Ting Mobile that makes sense. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple TV - Apple SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller - Apple Disney Infinity 3.0 hits Apple TV later this year with its own starter pack and controller | Polygon iPad Pro - Apple Shop TiVo BOLT- unified entertainment system and DVR DxO ONE | Professional Quality Connected Camera for iPhone | www.dxo.com Amazon.com : DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera for iPhone Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod Amazon: Joby Micro Tripod Glif | Tripod Mount & Stand for Smartphones. By Studio Neat. Amazon Echo: Always Ready, Connected, and Fast. Anker PowerCore+ 20100 Amazon: Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 20100 Ultra-High-Capacity External Battery BB-8™ by Sphero Amazon.com: Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid Amazon.com: SterlingPro French Coffee Press Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach Glass Electric Kettle Amazon.com: Contigo Autoseal Stainless Steel Travel Mug Amazon.com: LG Electronics Tone Pro HBS-750 Amazon.com: Jabra REVO Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones Amazon.com: SoundBot® SB510 HD Water Resistant Bluetooth 3.0 Shower WaterField Designs | Bags and Sleeves for MacBook, iPad, and iPhone Nomad | Wallet for iPhone Amazon.com: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit, 2nd Generation Nomad Strap for Apple Watch Night Stand for Apple Watch | ElevationLab Amazon.com: Apple Watch Stand, Spigen® Craftsman 17 pc. Screwdriver Set 3-Pc. Pliers Set: Long Nose, Slip Joint and Arc Joint Pliers Amazon.com: Pyrex Glass Storage Set 2-in-1 PIR Occupancy/Vancancy Motion Sensor Switch, Single Pole Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Portable Bluetooth Speaker ThinkGeek | Join In. Geek Out. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital App Camp For Girls

David and Katie discuss the new Apple TV including their use, tips and tricks and thoughts on the Future of TV. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. • Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Syml A minimilist iPad text editor, for writers. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Apple TV - Apple Apple TV 4th Generation Teardown - iFixit What's behind Amazon’s baffling decision to ban Apple TV and Chromecast? | The Verge 24 Hours with the New Apple TV — Katie Floyd The New Apple TV is Great, But It's Not The Ultimate Cord Cutting Device — Katie Floyd Siri Commands on Apple TV — MacSparky New Apple TV: Tips, Tricks, Siri Remote Shortcuts and Useful Settings - Mac Rumors Plex Media Server - Todd Olthoff on YouTube Plex on the new Apple TV! - Plex Blog : Plex Blog Star Trek New Star Trek Series Premieres January 2017 Upgrade #61: Accidental Trek Podcast - Relay FM Amazon.com: USB 3 Type C Male to A Male Data Cable cTiVo · GitHub Apple TV - Games and More - Apple Virtual - Relay FM

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: • 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 • Braintree Code for easy online payments. To learn more, and for your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free, go to braintreepayments.com/mpu • Ting Save money on your cell phone service. Save $25 on select devices or get a $25 service credit with this link. Guest Starring: Christal Allen-Harrahill Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users | Teespring YourVirtualPartners - Virtual Administrative Services The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote Amazon price tracker | camelcamelcamel.com Mac Power Users #286: Launcher Smackdown - Relay FM LaunchBar 6 Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac New in OS X El Capitan: How to Hide the Menu Bar iStat Menus, a Mac app by Bjango How to Auto-delete Old Messages in iOS 8 on iPhone/iPad Communication Cards — Jethro Jones iPad Pro and Apple Pencil | Astropad Astropad Graphics Tablet on the App Store MacID - Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint. Dark Mode as iOS Accessibility Feature — CGP Grey Microsoft OneNote | The digital note-taking app for your devices Drafts | Agile Tortoise Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. OopsieFocus Script — Shawn Blanc Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple Magic Trackpad 2 - Apple iPad mini 4 - Apple My $9 iPad mini 4 Case — Katie Floyd App - Relay FM

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. 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. • Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Use coupon code MPU to save 10% off your first purchase. • Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! • Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users | Teespring Mac Power Users Orlando Meet-up Tickets, Orlando | Eventbrite BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra (@ttscoff) | Twitter Systematic Overtired TextExpander Tools - BrettTerpstra.com Vacuuming Mail.app on El Capitan - BrettTerpstra.com Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Buffer - A Smarter Way to Share on Social Media TweetDeck Productive Writer's Bundle An nvALT (and more) status report - BrettTerpstra.com “Dear Abby” for nerds? - BrettTerpstra.com OS X Shell Tricks: Fun Using the Terminal in OS X - Mijingo BetterTouchTool A magic mistake - BrettTerpstra.com Alto's Adventure on the App Store Coin Mind Mapping Software: Mind Maps | MindMeister Quip

Katie and David take an in-depth look at currently available keyboard launchers for the Mac including Spotlight, LaunchBar, and Alfred. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile: With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users T-Shirts Mac Power Users Orlando Meet-up Tickets, Orlando | Eventbrite Mac Power Users #7: LaunchBar Blackbelt - Relay FM Mac Power Users #133: Alfred 2 - Relay FM Mac Basics: Spotlight helps you find what you're looking for - Apple Support OS X El Capitan: Spotlight preferences OS X El Capitan: Spotlight keyboard shortcuts Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X Jackal - Alfred Workflows Alfred 2: Rewritten From The Ground Up, Workflows, Themes, and More – MacStories LaunchBar 6 LaunchBar 6 – Take Control eBook Actions – LaunchBar 6 LaunchBar and Trickster - BrettTerpstra.com Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips Automating Invoice Processing on My Mac — MacSparky Twitter Discussion on Launcher Show