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David and Katie share the items on their wish lists as well as thoughts for gifts for the geek in your life in their Annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileTyping more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Harry's The Official Shave Partner of "Movember" Grow your Mo - shave with Harry's. Backblaze Backup your data. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear HeadphonesJabra REVO Wireless Bluetooth Stereo HeadphonesJayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth HeadphonesEdimax N150 Wireless Personal Hotspot and Travel RouterTP-LINK TL-WR702N Wireless N150 Travel Router5by5 | Systematic #121: Fighting Cancer with Anthony WallerHooToo TripMate Elite Versatile 6000mAh Battery ChargerThe Best USB 3.0 Hubs | The WirecutterHooToo HT-UH010 7-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 2 Smart Charging PortsAnker AH221 USB 3.0 7-Port Hub with 1.2 Charging PortAnker 40W 5-Port High Speed Desktop USB ChargerThe SweethomePhilips Hue TapAnker 2nd Gen Astro E5 16000mAh External Battery PackAnker 2nd Gen Astro Mini 3200mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable External BatteryNikon 7576 MONARCH5 8 x 42 BinocularIconic: A Photographic Tribute to Apple InnovationAncillary Justice: Ann LeckieAncillary Sword: Ann LeckieThe Making of The Empire Strikes Back by J. W. Rinzler & Ridley ScottThinkGeek :: Join In. Geek Out.ThinkGeek :: Star Trek The Original Series Uniform HoodieThinkGeek :: Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise D Pizza CutterThinkGeek :: Star Trek The Next Generation Uniform Hoodie209: Workflows with Casey Liss | Mac Power UsersChamberlain MYQ-G0201 MyQ-Garage ControlSkiva USBLink Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Sync and Charge CableRAM Mounting Systems, Inc.Kenu AirframeThe Best USB 3.0 Thumb Drive | The WirecutterSanDisk Extreme 32GB USB 3.0 Flash DriveVerbatim Store 'n' Go Micro Plus USB 2.0 Flash DriveDisneyDazeLightning Digital AV AdapterAmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI CableAmazonBasics Mini DisplayPort to HDMI AdapterMonoprice.comLenspen Sidekick Cleaner for iPadTravelCard is a credit-card sized travel batteryCrucial MX100 256GB Internal Solid State DriveAmazon.com: King of Tokyo: Toys & GamesBluelounge CableBoxSIGNUM Cable management, horizontal - IKEAOllie - Connected Toy | SpheroBlade Board GameSaddleback Leather Co.Lighted Loupe MagnifierLeather Briefcase Thin | Saddleback Leather Co.App Camp For Girls - ContributeAlzheimer's AssociationSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Ways to HelpKiva - Loans that change lives. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

David and Katie once again tackle the ongoing problem of email including tips for how to manage an overflowing email inbox. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileTyping more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Launchbar Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it is only a few keystrokes away!. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:MPU 001: All About E-Mail | Mac Power UsersMPU 002: All About E-Mail (Part 2) | Mac Power UsersMac Power Users 164: Tackling Email | Mac Power UsersPost Office Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMicrosoft Exchange Server - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGmail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaInternet Message Access Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaEmail Field Guide — MacSparkyHover - domain name and email management made simpleFastMail: Fast, reliable emailMailplaneLaunchBar 6 – Take Control eBookMac Apps - Mail - Apple SupportSaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox - Free TrialMail Pilot | Intuitive email for Mac, iPhone + iPadAbout Ben Stevens - The Mac LawyerScheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for GmailChungwaSoft - SendLater - Emails just in Time.210: Task Management | Mac Power UsersBoxer | A better inbox.Outlook for Mac : Email, Contact and Information Manager | Office For MacDispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhoneDispatch: Action-based email Dispatch iTunes Link Email ArchiverMailStewardGolden Hill Software - CloudPullEmail Drafts the Hard WayLokiware: Attachment Tamer for Mac (formerly Mail Attachments Iconizer)Analog(ue) #11: That Thank You Has Expired - Relay FMTextExpander Snippets — MacSparky5by5 | Back to WorkMailTags 4Mail Act-On 3 Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

David and Katie chat with Mike Rhode about his new book, the Sketchnote Workbook. David talks about his latest purchase. We also follow-up on a number of topics including academic workflows, goal setting security and share listener tips and answer questions. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Mike Rohde Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Sketchnotes - Designer Mike RohdeThe Sketchnote Workbook - Designer Mike RohdeSketchnote Handbook Video Edition, The: the illustrated guide to visual note taking (includes The Sketchnote Handbook book and access to The Sketchnote Handbook Video) | PeachpitRohdesign - Designer Mike RohdeSketchnote Army - A Showcase of SketchnotesMac Power Users 120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde | Mac Power UsersDavid and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking. Six Colors: Review: 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K DisplayOn the Rumored Retina iMac — MacSparkyUpdated Academic Workflow 2014 | ORGANIZING CREATIVITYHow to generate, capture, and collect ideas to realize creative projects. Workshop: Scientific Work — Topic Notebooks | ORGANIZING CREATIVITY109 scanned books later … | ORGANIZING CREATIVITYDaniel Wessel: Using Content Outlines and Circus Ponies Notebooks for Writing Articles and Theses | Butler Library BlogVideo: Repeat Reminders in OmniFocus - YouTubeVoice DreamGoalscapeLifetick - Online goal setting made simpleTheBrain - Mind Mapping Software, Brainstorming, GTD and Knowledgebase SoftwareSecretsNoodlesoft | Hazel1PasswordiMazing (formerly DiskAid) Music & File Transfer Made SimpleOS X Yosemite: Transfer files between two computers using target disk modeCocktail - A perfect mixture for Mac OS XCrashplan Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & CloudiCloud - Family SharingDue: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPadKeyboard Maestro 6.4.7: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XDEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologiesMailMateLiterature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | WindowsOS X: About FileVault 2 - Apple SupportVARIDESK Height-Adjustable Standing DesksNextDesk More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments

David and Katie sit down with Myke Hurley of Relay FM to discuss his new podcast network, the tools he uses for creating his podcast, juggling multiple jobs and why he finally decided to go full-time with Relay FM. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Relay FMMyke Hurley (@imyke) | TwitterMyke Hurley - Internet Broadcaster and Producer512 PixelsApple (Canada) - Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X.Skype | Free calls to friends and familyRogue Amoeba | Nicecast: Broadcast Any Audio To The Internet, Right From Mac OS XPR 40 | Heil Sound ProBlue Microphones | Yeti - The Ultimate Professional USB Microphone70Decibels - HomeCall Recorder for Skype - The Skype Audio/Video HD Call Recording Solution for Mac - Ecamm NetworkRogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Recording From Applications and Audio DevicesApple - GarageBand for MacMizage - Shushmacminicolo: Mac Mini colocation | Mac mini hostingSound Studio 4 for MacRogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing For Mac OS XBuild a Website - SquarespaceLibsyn - Podcast Hosting ServicesFeedPress — Feed analytics done right.FeedBurnerGoodStuff FMSlack: Be less busyGoogle DriveGroupMe | Group text messaging with GroupMeQuipFreshBooks - Online Invoicing, Accounting & Billing SoftwareStripePDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFsFlexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.iStat Menus, a Mac app by BjangoMacSparky: TextExpander Touch ScreencastDispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhoneDispatch iTunes Link Smile Blog: What about that scary Full Access warning?MailboxMailbox iTunes Link Mailbox for Mac Beta FastMail: Fast, reliable emailThe workspace for your life’s work | EvernoteClockwise - Relay FMTime Zones + World Clock Time Zone Converter on the App Store on iTunes More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments

David and Katie talk academic workflows with Professor Aleh Cherp about the tools he uses for scholarly research, writing and teaching. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1PasswordHave you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: mpu2014. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Guest Starring: Aleh Cherp Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Academic workflows on a Mac | for productive and enjoyable scholarshipAleh Cherp (@acherp) | TwitterAleh Cherp - Google+214: Tech in Education | Mac Power UsersMac Power Users 152: Back to School | Mac Power UsersPrezi - Presentation SoftwareNotabilityOmniOutliner - The Omni GroupLiterature and Latte - Scrivener Writing SoftwareAdonit Jot Script Evernote Edition - Fine Point StylusPenultimatePresentations — MacSparkySuccessful Presentations for Dummies (Series): Malcolm Kushner, Norman R. Augustine: 9781568843926: Amazon.com: BooksOmniOutliner - The Omni GroupApple - Keynote for MacPapers for MacCTM - FoxTrot Professional Search and PowerMail for Mac OS XBookends: Reference management and bibliography generation software for MacintoshSente 6 for Mac: Academic Reference ManagerUlyssesUlysses Mac App Store Link Daedalus TouchDaedalus iTunes Link Evernote: The workspace for your life’s workDEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologiesNotebook: Circus Ponies SoftwareByword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.Marketcircle | Daylite | Business Management Software with CRM FeaturesMPU 068: Workflows with Rod Roddenberry | Mac Power UsersTextExpander5 reasons to write your thesis in Scrivener | Academic workflows on a MacWhat software do I really need for academic work on Mac? | Academic workflows on a MacPelican Laptop Hard Case More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments

David and Katie talk about the new features of OS X Yosemite and getting ready for the update. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1PasswordHave you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. SmileTyping more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:MPU 009: Getting Ready for Snow Leopard | Mac Power UsersMPU 052: Getting Ready for Lion | Mac Power UsersMac Power Users 160: Getting Ready for Mavericks | Mac Power UsersApple - Apple Events - Special Event October 2014SuperDuper!Home | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich SoftwareCreating a Comprehensive Backup Strategy — KatieFloyd.meRebuilding A Mac From Scratch — KatieFloyd.meHow to make a bootable install drive for Macs that shipped with Mavericks | MacworldHow to access iCloud files from your Mac | MacworldMoom · Many TricksMoom Mac App Store Link Dave Sparks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDavid Walter Sparks (April 28, 1928 – December 17, 1954) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Redskins. BusyCalSkitch | EvernoteTextExpander Touch Keyboard Video — MacSparkySmile Blog: What about that scary Full Access warning?Explaining Continuity: The tech tying iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite together | Ars TechnicaHow to tell if your Mac has Bluetooth 4.0 (BT LE) | iMoreiPad tip: don't let your iPad ring in court! - iPhone J.D.Apple - iCloud - iCloud DriveiTunes - Books - OS X 10.10 Yosemite: The Ars Technica Review by John SiracusaSerenity Caldwell (@settern) | TwitterMac App Store - Deliveries: a package tracker Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

David and Katie are joined by special guest David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, to talk talk about the GTD method and how GTD works in the digital age. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Casper Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night's sleep. Use code MACPOWER to save $50 off your order. Guest Starring: David Allen Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Getting Things Done®, GTD® and David Allen & CO | HomeDavid Allen (@gtdguy) | TwitterBook: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityDavid Allen's bestselling book, Getting Things Done, in paperback. Get the original "manual" for GTD, with detailed overviews, examples and coaching advice to get your system up and running. GTD Times (@gtdtimes) | TwitterGetting Things Done - Official GTD Page | Facebookgtdtimes on InstagramGetting Things Done® - Network of GTD® Enthusiasts | LinkedInPalmPilot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe PalmPilot Personal and PalmPilot Professional are the second generation of Palm PDA devices produced by Palm Inc (then a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics). These devices were launched on March 10, 1997. IBM Personal Computer XT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn 1986, the XT 286 (IBM 5162) with a 6 MHz Intel 80286 processor was introduced. Lynda.com: Watch the Online Video Course Getting Things DoneeProductivity | Get It All Done in IBM Lotus NotesIBM Notes (formerly Lotus Notes)OmniFocus - The Omni GroupEvernote | The workspace for your life’s workThe Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload: Daniel J. LevitinDr. Daniel J. Levitin — Neuroscientist - Musician - AuthorMindjet MindManager - Mind Mapping Software, Mind Maps – Mindjet USAHoward learns Getting Things Done (GTD) - YouTubeFast Company and Avengers Director Joss Whedon Talk GTDTeleprompt+ 3 for iOS: Bombing Brain InteractiveGobanGoban Mac App Store Link Words With Friends | ZyngaWords with Friends iTunes Link Google Translate Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

We're joined by Luke Soules of iFixit to talk about iPhone 6 repairability and follow-up on our own experiences with the iPhone and iOS 8. We also discuss security concerns and FileVault, review listener feedback and workflows in education and review tips on a variety of topics including uses for TextExpander, automated filing services, travel. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Luke Soules Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:lsoules (@lsoules) | TwitteriFixit (@iFixit) | TwitterLuke Soules - iFixitApple iPhone Repair - iFixitiPhone 6 Teardown - iFixitiPhone 6 Plus Teardown - iFixitiFixit: The free repair manual - iFixitiSclack - iFixitiPhone 6 Leather Case - Black - Apple Store (U.S.)EverDock – FUZ DesignsMGG 521: Crash Reports (and Hovercrafts) are Full of Eels - Mac Geek Gab Podcast - The Mac ObserverArc customizable notebook from M by Staples™WNDR3700 | WiFi Routers | Networking | Home | NETGEARAmazon: NETGEAR Wireless Router - N600 Dual Band Gigabit (WNDR3700)Apple - Mac - AirPort ExtremeSTUDYBLUE - Find and share online flashcards and notesEvernote — Brian RenshawSetting up firmware password protection in Mac OS XApple - PrivacyOS X: About FileVault 2Toastmasters International - HomeTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeAutotext - Text Expander for Windows - Snippets OrganizerTaking Better Meeting Notes with TextExpander — MacSparkyTextExpander Snippets — MacSparkyHow I went paperless with Hazel and Evernote | MacworldCalendar Paste - Schedule and organize recurring events, painlesslyApple - iTunes - iTunes MatchHome | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic PeopleVesper. Collect your thoughts.Notefile: a note keeper for iPhone, iPad, and MacDrafts - Agile Tortoise211: Workflows with Guy English | Mac Power UsersDavid and Katie are joined by Guy English to talk about a career in Mac and IOS development, creating a beloved conference and more. FileThis: Go paperless and get your bills and statements organizedNoodlesoft | HazelOmniOutliner - The Omni GroupTinderbox: The Tool For NotesAmazon.com: Goal Zero 12003 Black Nomad 13 Solar PanelAmazon.com: APC PNET1GB ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector for 10/100/1000 Base - T Ethernet Lines: Electronics More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments

Federico Viticci of MacStories joins us to talk about the state of automation with the new enhancements of iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! 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. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Federico Viticci (@viticci) | TwitterMacStories (@macstoriesnet) | TwitterMacStoriesConnected #2: The Pasta and The Pizza and The Sauce - Relay FMVirtual - Relay FMCallback (computer programming) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaApp Store: Wdgts - A Collection of Awesome Notification Center WidgetsOmniFocus - The Omni GroupThe workspace for your life’s work | EvernoteApp Store: Paste+ | Clipboard Action WidgetApp Store: Lifesum – Lifestyle tracker & Calorie CounterWeather Underground: Radar, Forecasts, Satellite Maps, Severe Alerts, Weather Photos on the App Store on iTunesApple removes Launcher app from App Store for ‘misuse’ of iOS 8’s widget capability | 9to5MacClips: iOS 8 Clipboard ManagerDispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhoneAudiobooks Online Digital Audiobook StorePaste+ | Avanio LabsAgenda+ | Avanio LabsForecast+ | Avanio LabsPhilips previews Hue lights widget in Notification Center with iOS 8 | 9to5MacHue LightbulbsWorkflow — Powerful Automation Made SimpleAmazon.com: Philips Hue ProductsHours for iOS 8 is here « TapityAbout PCalcInstapaper Safari Extension1Password 5 for iOS how-to: Enable the extension for Safari and third-party apps | Agile BlogShare extensions in iOS 8: Explained | iMoreChrome for iOS 8 Gets Support for Third-Party App ExtensionsPython for iOS - A Python interpreter and development environment for the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPadPocketPinner for Pinboard on the App Store on iTunesPinboard ResourcesAwesome Screenshot Captures Webpages As Screenshots with an iOS 8 Extension – MacStoriesApp Store: Awesome Screenshot for SafariSkitch | EvernotePDF Converter by ReaddleiBooks on the App Store on iTunesSmile Blog: TextExpander Snippet Expansion Comes to Every App in iOS 8SwiftKey - Smart prediction technology for easier mobile typingTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeWorkflow app may be the Automator of iOS - The Tech HeatPanic - Transmit - The ultimate Mac OS X FTP + SFTP + S3 appDocuments by ReaddlePDF Expert 5 by ReaddleDrafts - Agile TortoiseContrast | Launch Center ProContrast | Contact Center More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments

David and Katie are joined by some premiere developers to developers including Dave Teare of 1Password, Ken Case of OmniGroup and Greg Scown of Smile. We discuss the processes of developing for iOS 8, new iPhones and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Fracture: your images printed in vivid color, directly to glass. Use code MAC15 to save 15% on your order. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Harrys.com Quality men's Shaving Products. Fair Prices. Simple. Save $5 off your first purchase using promo code MACPOWER. Guest Starring: Dave Teare, Greg Scown, and Ken Case Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Dave Teare (dteare) | TwitterKen Case (kcase) | TwitterGreg Scown (macgreg) | TwitterApp Store - TextExpander 3App Store - 1PasswordApp Store - OmniFocus 2 for iPhoneApp Store - OmniFocus 2 for iPadOmniFocus - The Omni GroupIntroducing OmniFocus 2 for iPad! - The Omni GroupOmniGraffle - The Omni GroupOmni Productivity PackNew OmniFocus extensions for iOS 8 - The Omni Group1Password1Password 5 for iOS is here with App Extensions, Touch ID, new freemium price | Agile Blog1Password 5 for iOS how-to: Enable the extension for Safari and third-party apps | Agile BlogTextExpander touch: iOS Typing Shortcuts for iPhone and iPadTextExpander touch 3.0 Adds Custom Keyboard for Snippet Expansion in All AppsSmile Blog: What about that scary Full Access warning?TextExpander Touch Keyboard Video — MacSparkyiOS Developer LibraryApple - OS X Yosemite - OverviewCloudKit Framework ReferenceApple - iCloud - iCloud DriveEvernote Web Clipper | EvernoteiOS: Understanding notificationsApple URL Scheme Reference: About Apple URL Schemes More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments