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Jun 2, 2014 • 1h 31min

195: Syncing and Cloud Services

David and Katie revisit cloud and local services and syncing and storing data. 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. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Cloud computing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCloud computing involves computing over a network, where a program or application may run on many connected computers at the same time. Mac Power Users 98: Mac from Scratch | Mac Power UsersMobileMe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMobileMe (formerly .Mac and iTools) was a subscription-based collection of online services and software offered by Apple Inc. All services were being gradually transitioned and replaced by iCloud and the service ceased as of June 30, 2012, with transfers to iCloud available until July 31, 2012. Apple - iCloud - Your content. On all your devices.Mac Power Users 171: Photo Management | Mac Power UsersApple - iTunes - iTunes MatchMindNodeMac App Store Link iTunes Link Apple buys Beats Electronics for $3 billion, Iovine and Dr. Dre to join companyMizage - ShushMac App Store Link 1PasswordAutomatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — KatieFloyd.mePDFpen OCR Folder Action Script — MacSparkyDropboxSugarSync | File Sharing, Online Backup & Cloud Storage from Any DeviceDropbox: The Inside Story Of Tech's Hottest Startup | Forbes"Jobs smiled warmly as he told them he was going after their market. “He said we were a feature, not a product,” says Houston" CarouseliTunes Link The Dropbox Blog » Blog Archive » Introducing Carousel: A new gallery from DropboxMPU 004: Staying in Sync | Mac Power UsersDropbox Buys Mailbox, All 13 Employees Joining And App Will Remain Separate | TechCrunchBox | Free Cloud Storage, Secure Content & Online File SharingMicrosoft OneDriveGoogle DriveAmazon Cloud Drive: Learn MoreMac Power Users 194: Workflows with Tom Merritt | Mac Power UsersTwo-step verification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTwo-step verification (also known as Two-factor authentication, abbreviated to TFA) is a process involving two stages to verify the identity of an entity trying to access services in a computer or in a network. PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFs - Video TutorialsTransporter Sync: Hard disk drive requirements | TransporterApp Developer | TransporterTransporter and PDFpen like Chocolate and Peanut Butter — MacSparkyChunky Comic Reader for iPadiTunes Link Pogoplug - Online backup and cloud storage for iPhone, Android, PC, Mac and tabletChronoSync: Synchronize | Backup | Remote Bootable Backup | Econ TechnologiesDSM 5.0 - Cloud Services - Synology - Network Attached Storage (NAS)SynoBoxMac Power Users 138: Syncing and Sharing | Mac Power Users Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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May 26, 2014 • 1h 31min

194: Workflows with Tom Merritt

David and Katie chat with Tom Merritt about going independent, working from home, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Guest Starring: Tom Merritt Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Tom Merritt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTom Merritt .com | Curious about what Tom Merritt's up to? Well here ya go.Collected from: Tom Merritt .com Guest Appearances Quotes AutoPilot Cordkillers Current Geek Daily Tech News Show East Meets West FSL Tonight It's A Thing Sword and Laser YouTube Writing Tom on TwitterTom Merritt on Twitter is @acedtect Buzz Out Loud - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSimplenoteiTunes Link Mac App Store Link feedlyiTunes Link reederiTunes Link Mr. Reader - RSS News Reader for your iPadiTunes Link TechmemeDaily Tech News Show | On your side.Daily Tech News Show | RedditDuckDuckGoNext DuckDuckGoDisconnect | Online Privacy & SecurityPR 40 | Heil Sound ProMackie - ProFX 8Behringer: U-CONTROL UCA202Blackmagic Design: UltraStudio Thunderbolt™Alesis - Innovative tools and instruments for today’s musicianHome | TWiT.TVInternet Archive: Digital Library of Free Books, Movies, Music & Wayback MachineLinux MintTimex Sinclair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaRdioiTunes Link nvALT - BrettTerpstra.comDrink! Duolingo | Learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian and English for freeiTunes Link Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive, Book 2): Brandon SandersonBrandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive sequence began in 2010 with the New York Times bestseller The Way of Kings. Now, the eagerly anticipated Words of Radiance continues the epic story and answers many of your questions. Amazon.com: The Martian: A Novel: Andy WeirSix days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. Influx: Daniel Suarez: Amazon.com: BooksWhat if our civilization is more advanced than we know? Amazon.com: N. K. Jemisin: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleN. K. Jemisin is an author living and writing in Brooklyn, NY. This is fortunate as she enjoys subways, tiny apartments, and long walks through city parks. Amazon.com: Into Thin Air eBook: Jon KrakauerA bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest, saw nothing that "suggested that a murderous storm was bearing down." He was wrong. Patreon: Support the creators you loveThe Weather Channel for iPad on the App Store on iTunesBBC News on the App Store on iTunesThe Hacker News | Biggest Information Security Channelreddit: the front page of the internetThe Economist - World News, Politics, Economics, Business & FinanceiTunes Link Babbage | The EconomistDowncastiTunes Link Mac App Store Link RunKeeper - Track your runs, walks more with your iPhoneNike+"Buy Me a Pie!" - Grocery Shopping ListiTunes Link TripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip PlanneriTunes Link LIFX - the smart wifi light bulbWaze: Free Community-based Mapping, Traffic & Navigation AppiTunes Link More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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May 19, 2014 • 1h 46min

193: Workflows with Geek Dad James Floyd Kelly

David and Katie sit down with James Floyd Kelly of GeekDad.com to talk about being a geeky dad, iPad productivity, gaming and more. 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.%end%1 SmileTyping more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Backblaze Backblaze Online Backup: $5/month. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Available Anywhere. Guest Starring: James Floyd Kelly Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:GeekDad | Raising Geek Generation 2.0- [About](http://geekdad.com/about-geekdad/) - [Podcast](http://geekdad.com/podcast/) - [Books by GeekDads](http://geekdad.com/books/) - [Projects Forum](http://geekdad.com/forums/projects/) - [email](mailto:contact@geekdad.com) - [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/geekdads) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/geekdad) - [Google+](http://plus.google.com/109756091596998868747) - [RSS](http://www.geekdad.com/feed/) James Floyd KellyJames Floyd Kelly (jamesfloydkelly) on TwitterTHE AGENTS - A Double-edged Cards Game by Saar Shai — KickstarterKing of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeekForbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeekForbidden Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeekMeteor Math on the App Store on iTunesStella: "A Multi-Platform Atari 2600 VCS Emulator"AtariAge - Atari 2600 ROMsOverview | Bluetooth Arcade Stick | Adafruit Learning SystemA Great Weekend Project -- DIY Arcade Controller | GeekDadAtari's Greatest Hits on the App Store on iTunesWiley: Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine, 2nd EditionUltimate iPad, The: Your Digital Life at Your Fingertips | QueDue out in July 2014 3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad: Create and Print Your Own 3D Models | QueDue out Summer 2014 Wireless DrivesPogoplug - Online backup and cloud storage for iPhone, Android, PC, Mac and tabletFujitsu ScanSnap SV600 - Contactless Scanner1DollarScan - Book Scanning ServiceChunky Comic Reader for iPad[iTunes Link](http://itunes.apple.com/app/id663567628) DIY Projects: Do it Yourself Home Improvement: Home Repair: The Family HandymanThe Myth of Sisyphus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaS.: J. J. Abrams, Doug Dorst: Amazon.com: BooksOne book. Two readers. A world of mystery, menace, and desire. Manilla | Free Online Account and Bill OrganizerManilla will be closing on July 1, 2014 MintPersonal Finance, Budgeting, Money Management, Financial Management, Money Manager, Budget Planner, Free Budget Software, Online Banking Put the internet to work for you. - IFTTTPut the internet to work for you. Text Expander Touch Text Expander Touch 25 from David Sparks on Vimeo. Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps.Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | WindowsPocketiTunes Link Simplify your life with Clear — the revolutionary to-do app for Mac, iPad & iPhoneiTunes Link goodreader.com :: products :: GoodReaderiTunes Link Kindle – Read Books, eBooks, Magazines, Newspapers & Textbooks on the App Store on iTunesiBooks on the App Store on iTunesFrotz on the App Store on iTunesInfocom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaInfocom was a software company, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that produced numerous works of interactive fiction. Zork - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaZork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. Starcross (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaStarcross is a 1982 interactive fiction game designed and implemented by Dave Lebling and published by Infocom PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFsBox | Free Cloud Storage, Secure Content & Online File SharingBartender | Mac Menu Bar Item ControliDisplay on the App Store on iTunesTinkercad - Mind to design in minutesWith Tinkercad you can quickly turn your idea into a CAD model for a 3D printer. Printrbot3D Printed Cars Becoming Reality - YouTubeRepetier Software | The software driving your 3d printerDilithium (Star Trek) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDilithium is depicted as an extremely hard crystalline mineral that occurs naturally on some planets. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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May 12, 2014 • 1h 39min

192: iOS Picks (Spring 2014 Edition)

It's been a while since we did an iOS picks show, David and Katie each run down a dozen or so Apps they've been using. The only requirement was that we couldn't have picked the App on one of our previous "picks" shows. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati 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. Backblaze Backblaze Online Backup: $5/month. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Available Anywhere. BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. BelkinMac and iOS Accessories for Power Users. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Mac Power Users - Community - Google+RØDE Microphones - PodcasterAmazon - Rode Podcaster KitBlue Microphones | Yeti - The Ultimate Professional USB MicrophoneAmazon - Blue YetiBlue Microphones | Snowball - The World's First Professional USB MicAmazon Blue SnowballPocketiTunes Link InstapaperiTunes Link Pocket Channel - IFTTTUnread — An RSS ReaderiTunes Link Unread Review – MacStoriesreederiTunes Link Mr. Reader - RSS News Reader for your iPadiTunes link Screens - Control Your Computer Remotely - EdoviaiTunes Link Mac App Store Jump DesktopiTunes Link OS X Mavericks: Use Back to My MacBTT Remote - A great iOS app to control your Mac!iTunes Link LEGO® STAR WARS™ THE YODA CHRONICLES on the App Store on iTunesMac Power Users 183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back | Mac Power UsersSmartThings | Easy & Affordable Smart Home AutomationiTunes Link Command-C ? Clipboard Sharing Tool for iOS and OS XiTunes Link TuneIn: Listen to Online Radio, Music and Talk StationsiTunes Link Pinboard: bookmarksPushpin by Lionheart SoftwareiTunes Link Radioplayer: The Official UK Radio AppDigital Comics - Comics by comiXologyiTunes Link Put the internet to work for you. - IFTTTiTunes Link Voice Dream: Text To Speech AppiTunes Link UmanoiTunes Link Calendar Paste 2.0 – the iOS 7 • Christian TietzeiTunes Link App Pick: Calendar Paste — KatieFloyd.meKatie's May The Fourth Be With You TweetWishing @MacSparky a Happy Wookie Life Day...wait a sec, that's not right...Happy Jar Jar Day?— Katie (@KatieFloyd) May 4, 2014 Best Dishes Recommended by Top Chefs | Chefs FeediTunes Link THX tune-up™ App for iOS « THX.comiTunes Link The Americans (2013 TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMingle by Sam GhobriliTunes Link SmuleOcarina iTunes Link Mac Power Users 119: Geek Fitness | Mac Power UsersLose It! - Succeed at weight loss with Lose It!iTunes Link MyFitnessPal.com | Free iPhone Calorie Counter, iPhone Calorie TrackeriTunes Link Fitbit® Official Site: Flex, One and Zip Wireless Activity and Sleep TrackersWithings ScaleUP24 by Jawbone | Wristband + App | Track how you sleep, move and eat.The iPhone habit: apps that help you keep your New Year's resolutions | MacworldHabit ListiTunes Link Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPad | Calendars and reminders on your iPad, refined.iTunes Link Monument Valley: an iOS and Android game by ustwoiTunes Link Tips for Getting the Most Out of Fantastical for iPad | MacdrifterPaperKarma™ | Control Your Mailbox, Stop Unwanted Paper Mail - Using Your Phone!iTunes Link Can I Stream.It?: Search Netflix, Hulu, Google Play, iTunes, and more, for movies to stream instantly, rent, and buy.iTunes Link Meditate - A Meditation Timer for iPhone and iPod touch - SimpleTouchiTunes Link HopliteiTunes Link Welcome | Strategery for iPhone, iPad, and iPod TouchiTunes Link Remove Geotags from iPhone Photos with the deGeo app for iOSiTunes Link About PhotoCard - Bill Atkinson PhotographyiTunes Link Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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May 8, 2014 • 1h 32min

191: MPU Live: The Sparks-Floyd Methodology

It's a grab bag of goodies in this MPU Live. We discuss tips for automating the tagging and organizing of files, how to make your commute more productive, paperless workflows, keeping network drives mounted, quickly processing notes and lots of listener tips. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn 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. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life Backblaze Backblaze Online Backup: $5/month. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. Available Anywhere. BelkinMac and iOS Accessories for Power Users. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:scrubbs.meFiling System Complete - Hazel adds Dynamic Mavericks Tagging — scrubbs.mePaperless — MacSparkyNoodlesoft | HazelMac App Store - Tembo - Find FilesTembo is an efficient file search tool that is based upon the powerful Spotlight engine built into Mac OS X.Tembo finds files, folders, mail messages, bookmarks, images … HoudahSpot - Find Mac files. Fast!MacdrifterBox | Secure content-sharing that users and IT love and adoptBackblaze Online BackupSYNC and SYNC with MyFord Touch | Ford.comInstacast for iOS 7 - VemedioOmniFocus - The Omni GroupOmniFocus + Siri on VimeoDictate + ConnectWith Dictate Connect (Dictamus) on your Apple iPhone or iPad or your Android device, you’ll always be with a recorder that can do more than most high-end dictaphones, and that’s easier and more intuitive to use. Dashboard - IFTTTTrack business miles by juliavdw - IFTTTTrack personal miles by juliavdw - IFTTTContrast | Launch Center ProFujitsu ScanSnap Scanners - Mobile & Portable & Desktop & ContactlessPDFpenPro: Mac PDF Editor - Create PDF Forms, PDF Table of ContentsMac Basics: AutomatorOptical character recognition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKeyboard Maestro 6.4.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XWelcome to AgileBitsApple - Apple TV - HD iTunes content and more on your TV.Apple - Mac - AirPort ExpressApple - Mac - AirPort ExtremeWireless Speakers | The Wireless HiFi System from SonosBeats Music | Online Music StreamingKatieFloyd.me: Mount a Network Drive via AppleScriptDrobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc.Synology - Network Attached Storage (NAS)AppleScript - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMac App Store - Lingon 3Mac App Store - Lingon 3Thunderbolt™ Express Dock for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMacWeMo Contest for MPU Listeners | Mac Power UsersnvALT - BrettTerpstra.comTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeTextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS XBare Bones Software | TextWranglerBare Bones Software | BBEdit 10Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps.Drafts - Agile TortoiseOnline video tutorials & training | lynda.comScreenCastsOnlineYouTubeVimeo, Your Videos Belong HereUlysses IIILiterature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | WindowsEverDock | iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4 Dock, iPad, iPad mini Dock, Android DockAmazon Instant Video on Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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May 4, 2014 • 1h 28min

190: Workflows with John August

Katie and David sit down with screenwriter, director and developer, John August. 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: John August Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:John August’s WebsiteA ton of useful information about screenwriting from screenwriter John August About John August Store Follow John August on Twitter Ask John August Scriptnotes Podcast One Cool Thing John August - IMDbCraig Mazin - IMDbMPU 050: Workflows with David Wain | Mac Power UsersMac Power Users 147: David Wain Returns | Mac Power UsersQuote-Unquote AppsCollected from: Quote-Unquote Apps Highland Bronson Courier Prime Less-IMDb Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) - IMDb - Sex, Lies, and Videotape - Screenplay The MacalopeLibrary | johnaugust.comThis page contains .pdf versions of various projects John’s written over the years. WorkFlowy - Organize your brain.Slack: Be less busyBasecamp is everyone’s favorite project management app.Fountain | A markup language for screenwriting.Daring Fireball: MarkdownGlassboard - Know who you're sharing with.Final Draft | #1-Selling Screenwriting Software in the WorldSlugline. Simply Screenwriting.Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | WindowsScriptnotes, 129: The One with the Guys from Final DraftScriptnotes podcast episode where John and Craig talk/debate screenwriting software with the guys from Final Draft. It’s an epic one. San Francisco (typeface) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaField Notes — “I’m not writing it down to remember it later, I’m writing it down to remember it now.”Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.Vesper. Collect your thoughts.Ryan Nelson (ryannelson) on TwitterNimaYousefi.comAccidental Tech PodcastScriptnotes on the App Store on iTunesAccidental Tech Podcast: 54: goto fail;The episode where John Siracusa and the gang talk about the Final Draft episode of the Scriptnotes podcast. Skitch | EvernoteAirmailTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeSparrow — Get mail doneCommand-C ? Clipboard Sharing Tool for iOS and OS XCodeRunner — krillappsCoffeeScript More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Apr 28, 2014 • 1h 41min

189: OS X Server with Todd Olthoff

David and Katie are joined by Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server, why you may want to run the $20 server application, features and use cases for homes and small businesses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati 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. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. BelkinMac and iOS Accessories for Power Users. Use Code PODCAST10 to save 10% on your order. Guest Starring: Todd Olthoff Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Todd Olthoff - YouTubeCollected from: [Todd Olthoff - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/tolthoff#) - [Google+](https://plus.google.com/u/0/109393173981141513124) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tolthoff) Todd Olthoff | Life, Ministry, & TechnologyApple - OS X Server brings more power to your business.SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Entourage, Postbox, and moreWeMo Switch Channel - IFTTT- [Wemo Light Switch Channel](https://ifttt.com/wemo_light_switch) - [Wemo Insight Switch Channel](https://ifttt.com/wemo_insight_switch) - [Wemo Motion Channel](https://ifttt.com/wemo_motion) WeMo Contest for MPU ListenersThunderbolt™ Express Dock for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMacApple - Mac miniApple - Remote Desktop 3EVERY Steve Jobs keynotes at NeXTGet Smart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMPU: 093 Education Workflows with Fraser Speirs | Mac Power UsersMac Power Users 163: Fraser Speirs Returns | Mac Power UsersVirtual private network - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCloak VPN - Cloak - GetCloak.comWarGames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDEFCON - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia5by5 | The Incomparable #189: Using Computers to Impress GirlsBing TranslatorWiki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA wiki is usually a web application which allows people to add, modify, or delete content in collaboration with others. Port (computer networking) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn computer networking, a port is an application-specific or process-specific software construct serving as a communications endpoint in a computer's host operating system. Little SnitchSecure Shell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSecure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol for secure data communication, remote command-line login, remote command execution, and other secure network services between two networked computers. SuperDuper!Carbon Copy Cloner - Mac Backup SoftwarePixelmator - Sneak Peek at Pixelmator 3.2 SandstoneScreen Recording and Screencasting Software - Overview - Telestream ScreenFlowReflector Airplay Receiver - Mirror an iPhone or iPad to a Mac or PCMacsparky Byword Screencast2min 25 sec in you can see David's iPad and iPhone on screen. iOS Byword Introduction from David Sparks on Vimeo. MacStadium | Mac Mini Hosting and ColoAirServer - The Most Advanced AirPlay Receiver for Mac and PCBlackmagic Design: HomeRØDE Microphones - PodcasterATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone || Audio-Technica USMacsparky Screencast - TextExpander Touch 2.5 Text Expander Touch 25 from David Sparks on Vimeo. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Apr 21, 2014 • 1h 35min

188: Video and Magazine Production with Don McAllister

Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline returns to chat with Katie and David about his video production setup, creating a monthly magazine on Apple's Newsstand platform and why he bought a new Mac Pro. 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. 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. MacPaw - CleanMyMac 2 The Simplest, Safest Way to Clean Your Mac. Guest Starring: Don McAllister Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:ScreenCastsOnlineCollected from: ScreenCastsOnline SCO Monthly Magazine SCOtutor Apps Google+ Facebook YouTube Channel Twitter Free Newsletter Don's Blog - The Mac Screencast GuyTwitter MPU 074: Workflows with Don McAllister | Mac Power UsersMacworld San Francisco 2005-The Mac mini Introduction - YouTubeZendesk | Customer Service SoftwareNewsstand (application) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaApple Newsstand is a built-in application on Apple Inc. iOS devices the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. It is dedicated to downloading and displaying digital versions of newspapers and magazines. MagCastScreenCastsOnline Monthly Magazine — KatieFloyd.meScreencasts Online Magazine - iTunes StoreTextExpander Snippets — MacSparkyApple - Mac ProBuilt for creativity on an epic scale. SwitchResX – The Most Versatile Tool For Controlling Screen Resolutions On Your MacScreen FlowScreen recording and editing software for Mac Moom · Many TricksMove and zoom windows Podio - Project Management Software, CRM, Sales, Intranet - thousands of appsApple - Pages for MacMovie Captioner - Closed Captioning Software For Mac and WindowsHandBrake: Open Source Video TranscoderApple - Compressor - OverviewCamtasia - Screen Recorder and Video EditorTapes for Mac – Share Screencasts FastSynology - Network Attached Storage (NAS)Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc.AWS | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) - Online Cloud Storage for Data & FilesAmazon S3 is storage for the Internet. It is designed to make web-scale computing easier for developers. Heartbleed Bug1Password Password Manager - Full Free Tutorial - screencastsonlineThe Loop Magazine on the App Store on iTunesThe MagazineKashFlow - Accounting Software - Multi Award Winning Business Accounts SoftwareaMember Pro - Membership softwareFastSpring - Global E-Commerce Platform for Software and SaaSIntuit: small business, personal finance and tax softwareMint – Personal Finance, Budgeting, Money Management, Financial Management, Money Manager, Budget Planner, Free Budget Software, Online Banking | Mint.comSage | Business Management SoftwareXero | Accounting Software | Online Accounting & Bookkeeping SoftwareMailChimp | Send Better Email More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Apr 13, 2014 • 1h 25min

187: Word Processors

David and Katie talk about various word processors for the Mac and iOS. Pages, Microsoft Word, Nisus Writer, OpenOffice, GoogleDrive and more... 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. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. MacPaw - CleanMyMac 2 The Simplest, Safest Way to Clean Your Mac. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Apple - Creativity and Productivity AppsiWork - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSurprising no one, iWork for iCloud to get updates 'in just a few short hours' | MacworldArticle for MacWorld by Serenity Caldwell - @settern Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word, Outlook & ExcelOffice MobileAdobe InDesign CC | Desktop publishing (DTP) and design softwareThe Omni GroupApple - Pages for MacApple - Pages for iOSApple - Apple Events - WWDC 2013 KeynoteDocuments To Go - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & PDF files on iOS & AndroidQuickoffice - edit Office documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on the App Store on iTunesMicrosoft OneDriveImagine no SSL encryption, it’s scary if you try | Agile Blog5by5 | The Incomparable #189: Using Computers to Impress GirlsNisus Writer Pro - Powerful Word Processor for Mac OS XApache OpenOffice - The Free and Open Productivity SuiteNeoOffice - Office suite for MacGoogle DocsGoogle Docs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTidBITS: Microsoft Word 5.1 Returns... to the iPadApril Fools' Day! Mac Power Users - Community - Google+Join Mac Power Users on Google+ ! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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Apr 9, 2014 • 1h 41min

186: MPU Live: Mail Attachments, AppleScript, OmniFocus, Hazel and More!

Katie and David respond to listener feedback, tips and questions. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including handling mail attachments, converting word files to PDF, using Evernote to manage receipts, managing single tasks with OmniFocus, using Hazel for complex file organization and more. 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 BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:How to process Mail.app attachments with HazelApplescript to save mail attachments...: Apple Support CommunitiesLatest iWork update is another win for AppleScript | MacworldAppleScript Overview: Introduction to AppleScript OverviewAppleScript Overview provides a high-level overview of AppleScript and its related technologies to help you determine where you can use them in your work. Convert Word to PDF using Hazel:Automatically Convert Word Documents to PDF — scrubbs.meAmazon.com: Schumacher XP400 400 Peak Amp Instant Portable Power Source: AutomotiveWe Miss It, Too: A message to our FlightTrack Pro usersNoodlesoft | HazelHazel is a System Preference pane that works silently in the background, automatically filing, organizing and cleaning. Macworld / iWorld 2014AppleScript and iWorkChungwaSoft - CargoLifter - Email Attachments in the Cloud.Your Own Unlimited Private Cloud for $99. No Monthly Fees. | TransporterDocuments by ReaddlePDF Expert 5 by ReaddleDaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on MacNotability on the App Store on iTunesTripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip PlannerFlightTrack - Live flight tracker by MobiataKAYAK on Mobile Devices - KAYAKCompare hundreds of travel sites in seconds on your Smartphone or Tablet. The fastest, easiest way to plan travel | HipmunkStress-free travel from TripCase travel app with free flight alertsAirline Seat Maps, Flights shopping and Flight information- Best Airplane Seats - SeatGuruSTAYConnect Mobile on the App Store on iTunesturn your iPhone or iPad into a fully-functioning remote control for your hotel TV JetSet Expenses on the App Store on iTunesAmazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac/iPad/iPhone: Computers & AccessoriesAmazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Silver/Black: Computers & AccessoriesBusyContactsBusyContacts is a complete replacement for the built-in Contacts app on OS X — designed to make creating, finding, and managing contacts faster and more efficient. Mac Basics: AutomatorKeyboard Maestro 6.4: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XChronoSync Overview | Synchronize | Backup | Bootable Backup | Econ TechnologiesDrobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc.OmniFocus - The Omni GroupOmniFocus — MacSparkyTapes for Mac – Share Screencasts FastTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeTextExpander Tools - BrettTerpstra.comnvALT - BrettTerpstra.comUnclutter App - Your instant digital pocketLivescribe :: Never Miss A WordDay One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Microsoft Word for iPad on the App Store on iTunesMicrosoft Excel for iPad on the App Store on iTunesMicrosoft PowerPoint for iPad on the App Store on iTunesApplr — Social iOS App Discoveryfruitjuiceapp.com —Create great slideshows on your Mac with FotoMagico Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

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