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Dave Hamilton, co-founder of The Mac Observer and co-host of the Mac Geek Gab Podcast stops by to chat with David and Katie about running an online publication, his tricked out podcasting setup, being a musician, Mac maintenance and more. 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: Dave Hamilton Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:The Mac ObserverCollected links: News Reviews Podcasts Twitter About Dave — Dave Hamilton / Dave The NerdDave Hamilton (DaveHamilton) on TwitterThe Macworld All-Star BandMac Geek Gab Podcast - The Mac ObserverThe Mac Observer--WEBINTOSH.COM RENAMED THE MAC OBSERVERSurge protector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSkype - Free internet calls and online cheap calls to phones and mobilesGnutella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBasecamp is everyone’s favorite project management app.Slack: Be less busyFleepGoogle+ HangoutsRogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Pro: Record Any Audio On Mac OS XWashingMachine | Clean Up Your Mac With Best Mac CleanerDownload OnyX for Mac - Maintenance and optimization tool. MacUpdate.comMacPaw: The Best Mac Cleaner Software: CleanMyMac 2, CleanMyDrive, GeminiCocktail - A perfect mixture for Mac OS XAdam Curry - curry.com: Adam Curry - curry.comDaily Source Code - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDynamic range compression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaOutboard gear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaNoise gate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHome Recording Weekly: Using Expanders in audioMPU 049: Mac Maintenance | Mac Power UsersMac Maintenance Guide at the Mac Attack — MacSparkyUnix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWelcome to AgileBitsiStat Menus, a Mac app by BjangoRaging Menace - MenuMetersBartender | Mac Menu Bar Item ControlKeyboard Maestro 6.4: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XSaneBox - Email Management for Any Inboxmailsmith.org | WelcomeMailActOnDrobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc.Synology - Network Attached Storage (NAS)Plex - Plex Media Server: Your Media on all of Your Devices - Plex.tvSpotify More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments

Broadcasting from Macworld/iWorld David and Katie share with you some of their favorite power user tips accumulated over the years as well as their finds from the Macworld/iWorld show floor. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Our exclusive sponsor for Macworld/iWorld: 1PasswordHave you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Macworld / iWorld 2014Keyboard Shortcut for "Save as PDF..." in OS X — MacSparkyPrint to PDF, Revisited — MacSparkyMailActOnChungwaSoft - SendLater - Emails just in Time.ChungwaSoft - CargoLifter - Email Attachments in the Cloud.ChungwaSoft - ForgetMeNot - Unforgettable Attachments.Get Rid of Inline Attachments in Apple Mail — KatieFloyd.meLokiware: Attachment Tamer for Mac (formerly Mail Attachments Iconizer)SecretsA database of hidden settings for Mac OS X SaneBox - Email Management for Any InboxEasy scheduling | DoodleBusyCalEasier Conference Call Planning with TextExpander — MacSparkyTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeKeyboard Maestro 6.4: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XCNET: How to restart a FileVault-protected Mac remotely — KatieFloyd.meSlides from Macworld/iWorld Session: Power User WorkflowsScreencast: Auto-Sending Bits of Text as Email — MacSparkyPut the internet to work for you. - IFTTTLock Your Mac Based on Location — KatieFloyd.mePut Your Mac to Sleep with iOS Drafts — MacSparkyBusyContactsCloak Security Blog: Introducing the all-new Cloak 2 - Cloak - GetCloak.comGuide 10 Plus Solar Kit | Complete Solar Kits | Goal ZeroLightning Cable | Micro USB Cable | smartSTRIKE | by ScoscheMacworld Photo Stream — MacSparkyJelly Legs Micro TripodOnline Backup & Data Backup Software | BackblazeSonoma Wire Works - ProductsLivescribe :: Never Miss A WordBetterTouchToolEvoluent VerticalMouse, Vertical Mouse, ergonomic mouse, ergonomic computer mouse, computer mouse, optical mouse, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress disorder, RSI Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do. 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. The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin MannCollected from: Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann News Projects Media Speaking http://www.merlinmann.com/bio/ FAQs Contact All things Merlin across the internet: Merlin's site about personal productivity, life ha Our audio-based Journal of Emotional Hygiene is fo Back to Work Merlin Mann’s frank & candid weekly phone call wit Video of Merlin's most famous work, the Inbox Zero Video of Merlin's 2010 improvised Time & Attention Video of Merlin's 'Patterns for Crativity' Talk at Audio: Merlin Mann's MaxFunCon Talk on Creative Wo kinda-famous Merlin's Inbox Zero book site Parietal Disgorgement Aid You're minutes away from fearlessly tackling your 5ives.com - Merlin's Lists of Five Things 30 Seconds with Phone Guy - That Guy who's always Nothing wrecks your living room decor quite like a Merlin is 'hotdogsladies' on Twitter Here's Merlin's most popular tweets FAQs about Merlin's Work FAQs about Hiring Merlin Useful info to share in order to book a gig with M right now Merlin Mann on Mac Power Users- MPU 023: Workflows with Merlin Mann - MPU 046: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - MPU 091: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - MPU 132: Merlin Man Returns Dropcam - Wi-Fi Video Monitoring with Cloud Recording. Setup in Minutes.SmartThings | Home Automation, Home Security, and Peace of MindWeMo Home AutomationPut the internet to work for you. - IFTTTMac Power Users 176: Everyday AutomationFull Folder of GeekScreenshot from David's iPhone WeMo Insight SwitchSmartThings – SmartThings HubAmazon- SmartThings KitAmazon - Belkin WeMoLife & Smart Home Awesomation - RevolvZ-Wave : Home controlIt's Been 25 Years Since World Wide Web Debuted : NPRSince then it's transformed daily life. To look back at how far the web has evolved and where it may be headed in the next 25 years, Renee Montagne talks to Kevin Kelly, a founder of Wired magazine. Mac Power Users 177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead | Mac Power UsersMeet hue | en-USAmazon - Hue Lights5by5 | Back to Work #161: Zeitgeist HelmutCanary - Smart home security for everyoneCanary: The first smart home security device for everyone | IndiegogoWireless Speakers | The Wireless HiFi System from SonosTech we’re looking forward to in 2014: a realist’s guide to CES | The WirecutterAlways-On Dropcam Proves Helpful, However Creepy | Re/codeReaddleFlexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.Drafts - Agile TortoiseBetterTouchToolReederUnread — An RSS ReaderByword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.Editorial for iPadMac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico ViticciMynd |SAGA :: Choose your own adventureGet Glympse: Glympse Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

David and Katie share their tips for geeking out your travel gear. 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. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Transporter A new way to share, access and protect files. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Travel Clothing for Men and Women: Multi-pocket Vests, Jackets, Shirts, PantsPelican Products 1510LOC Laptop Overnight CaseAmazon.com: Pelican Laptop 22X13.81X9 Blk: Sports & OutdoorsAeronaut - Maximum Carry-On Travel Bag. Converts to a backpack. One Bag travel. - TOM BIHNPacking Cubes - Travel Packing Cubes organize your travel bag and keep clothes neat - TOM BIHNAbsolute Shoulder Strap - The ultimate in comfortable shoulder straps - TOM BIHNSmart Alec - Backpack. Modular Pockets. Made in USA. - TOM BIHNBrain Bag - Made in USA Laptop Backpack - TOM BIHNSynapse 19 - iPad Backpack - Made in USA - TOM BIHNiOS: Using PassbookShop iPad Air Case | Saddleback Leather Co.mophie® iPhone Battery Case, Charger, Extender: 5 4S 4 iPad iPodDual Port Battery Pack and Charger for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, and other USB Mobile Devices (8000mAh) - Monoprice.comKanex DoubleUp - Dual USB 2.1amp Charger WhiteAmazon.com: Kanex DoubleUp 2.1A Dual USB Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod, White (SYD2PTW): Computers & AccessoriesPlugBug - Twelve SouthYour Own Unlimited Private Cloud for $99. No Monthly Fees. | TransporterDrobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage | Network Attached Storage | Thunderbolt StorageAmazon.com : Belkin SurgePlus 3-Outlet Mini Travel Swivel Charger Surge Protector with Dual USB Ports (2.1 AMP / 10 Watt) : Computer Surge Protectors : ElectronicsMONSTER® - Outlets To Go™ Power StripsApple - Apple TV - HD iTunes content and more on your TV.Amazon.com: hdmi to ipadAirPort Express - Apple Store (U.S.)Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic - Apple Store (U.S.)Apple - MacBook AirEnhanced Active Noise Cancelling Earphones - Black - Monoprice.comAmazon.com: Olympus E-PL5 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens (Black): OLYMPUS: Camera & PhotoTravel Tray - Genius travel bowl and organizational tool in one. - TOM BIHNTweetbot for iPhone — TapbotsGlympseRAM Mounting Systems, Inc.Kenu Airframe - KenuWhite Noise - Best Sleeping App for iOS by TMSOFTFlightTrack - Live flight tracker by MobiataCitymapsUberCloak VPN - Cloak - GetCloak.com1PasswordSandwich Video |  "No More Sticky Notes"MPU 055: Workflows with Adam Lisagor | Mac Power UsersKatie and David chat with LonelySandwich about how he gets work done with his Apple technology. Bonjour - Apple SupportAbout ControlPlane | ControlPlaneControlPlane allows you to build configuration profiles, contexts in ControlPlane lingo, for your Mac based on where you are or what you are doing. SaneBox - Email Management for Any InboxOmniFocus - The Omni GroupAudible.comKeyboard Maestro 6.3.2: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XInstacast for iOS 7 - VemedioXVision - We Invent AppsOnline Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud - CrashPlan Backup SoftwareOnline Backup & Data Backup Software | BackblazeDisable CrashPlan when Tethered to Save Data Use — KatieFloyd.meLittle SnitchA firewall protects your computer against unwanted guests from the Internet. But who protects your private data from being sent out? Little Snitch does! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

David and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to make life easier. 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. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Rhymes With DiplomaThe current web home of TJ Luo.ma Impolite Company - Mule Radio SyndicateReforming FaithA PLACE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING, BUILDING, OR RENEWING THEIR FAITH. Breaking Apple News, Tips and Reviews from The Unofficial Apple WeblogTJ Luoma on The Unofficial Apple WeblogTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeType more with less effort! TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures... Noodlesoft | HazelHazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. It features a rule interface similar to that of Apple Mail so you should feel right at home. Keyboard Maestro 6.3.2: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XKeyboard Maestro can help improve almost every aspect of using your Mac. Even the simplest things, like typing your email address, or going to Gmail or Facebook, launching Pages, or duplicating a line, all take time and add frustration. 1PasswordDefault Folder XCustom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. 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But who protects your private data from being sent out? Little Snitch does Radio Silence | Firewall for Mac OS XPowerMate - USB Controller | Griffin TechnologyYou can use PowerMate to edit home movies, or scroll through long documents, or create your next audio masterpiece. How can PowerMate be this cool? Because it's an assignable controller that you can program to do anything you want, in any application. Mizage - ShushCodeRunner — krillappsWith CodeRunner, it has never been easier to write and test code, run scripts, work with algorithms, or simply experiment with a new coding or scripting language. A guided tour of my Hyper key shortcuts - BrettTerpstra.comPCKeyboardHack - Software for OS XKeyRemap4MacBook - Software for OS XDownload QuickCursor for Mac - Access your favorite text editor via keyboard shortcuts. MacUpdate.comcreates a better, faster text-editing experience by using global keyboard shortcuts to bring your favorite editor to any app. If you've ever been frustrated by the process of manually copying and pasting between apps, QuickCursor will automate the entire process and save you time Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.Simple and efficient text editing for Mac, iPhone and iPad. TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS XTextMate brings Apple's approach to operating systems into the world of text editors. By bridging UNIX underpinnings and GUI, TextMate cherry-picks the best of both worlds to the benefit of expert scripters and novice users alike. Sublime Text: The text editor you'll fall in love withSublime Text is a sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose.You'll love the slick user interface, extraordinary features and amazing performance. 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In their inaugural episode of MPU Live David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. Topics include tweaking automation workflows, organizing PDF files, going back to school with an iPad and more. 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. The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Trick and Treat: The New 1Password Emergency Kit — ProductivityistSave $100 on Macworld/iWorld Registration — KatieFloyd.meCelebrating "World Backup Day" — KatieFloyd.meAutomated Workflows, LLCCobook + FullContact - The FAQ – FullContact Feedback & SupportAmazon.com: Logitech Tablet Keyboard (Keyboard-and-Stand Combo) for iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th generation), and iPad mini: Computers & AccessoriesAmazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Silver/Black: ElectronicsCouple celebrates 61 years of marriage in 'Up'-inspired shoot - TODAY.comLastPass | The Last Password You Have to RememberDrobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage | Network Attached Storage | Thunderbolt StorageMac Backup | Sync Mac Files | Mac Bootable Backup | Econ TechnologiesMac Backup Software - Carbon Copy ClonerSuperDuper!OmniFocus - The Omni GroupOnline Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud - CrashPlan Backup SoftwarePixelmatorEmail Field Guide — MacSparkyPost Office Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaInternet Message Access Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAppleScript Overview: Introduction to AppleScript OverviewSaneBox - Email Management for Any InboxMailbox - Put Email In Its PlaceMac Power Users 176: Everyday Automation | Mac Power UsersLingon - Peter Borg AppsPDFpen Scan+: Scanning and OCR for iPad and iPhoneNoodlesoft | HazelMac Basics: AutomatorKeyboard Maestro 6.3.2: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XApple - Aperture - Pro performance with iPhoto simplicity.TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeMeet hue - Philips hueWireless Speakers | The Wireless HiFi System from SonosMac Power Users 178: The Contacts Show | Mac Power UsersCobook Contacts - the unfied address book for MacTapes for Mac – Share Screencasts FastMac App Store - Tapes: Screencast SharingPDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFsTransporter StoreEvernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps.Jot Stylus Family - The Best Fine Point StylusAmazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac/iPad/iPhone: ElectronicsAmazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Silver/Black: ElectronicsDual Port Battery Pack and Charger for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, and other USB Mobile Devices (8000mAh) - Monoprice.comThe Omni GroupPages on the App Store on iTunesCloak VPN - Cloak - GetCloak.comWelcome to Ginger LabsByword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.MindNodeWelcomeNotational VelocitynvALT - BrettTerpstra.comNotesyNotefile 2.0 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ JunecloudDelivery Status 6.0 Widget for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ JunecloudNotefile 2.0.2 for iOS ~ iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad ~ JunecloudMailStewardEmail ArchiverEagleFiler: Collect notes, e-mails, and Web pages on your Mac, and search them instantly Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

This week David and Katie tackle the calendar and best practices for managing, sharing and storing information to keep you on track. 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. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Mac Power Users 178: The Contacts ShowDavid and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts. MPU 042: Contacts and CalendarsIn this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. iCloud: Calendar overviewOffice - Office.comApple - OS X - CalendarWhy aren’t digital calendars smarter? | MacworldSecrets for MacSecrets is a preference pane that lets you customize many Mac OS X settings that are hidden or incomplete. PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFsThe all-purpose Mac PDF editor! Add signatures, text, and images. Make changes and correct typos. OCR scanned docs. Fill out forms. New in version 6: Microsoft® Word export! PDFpen OCR Folder Action Script — MacSparkyAutomatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — KatieFloyd.meNoodlesoft | HazelHazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. It features a rule interface similar to that of Apple Mail so you should feel right at home BusyMac - BusyCalBusyCal is the ultimate OS X calendar app — packed with powerful time-saving features in a friendly, easy-to-use package. Flexibits | Fantastical for MacFantastical's natural language engine is expressive and intelligent so you can write in your own style. OmniFocus - The Omni GroupOmniFocus is designed to quickly capture your thoughts and ideas to store, manage, and help you process them into actionable to-do items. Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhoneMynd |Mynd Calendar is a smart, context aware app that provides you with the information you need to be successful, so you don’t have to do it all by yourself. Readdle - Calendar 5Calendars 5 seamlessly syncs with local iOS calendars, Reminders and even Google Calendar.Now all your events and tasks are in a single application, which is always on hand. PDFpen Scan+: Scanning and OCR for iPad and iPhoneThe power of your office in your pocket! Scan contracts, invoices, or receipts as PDFs with your iPhone® or iPad®. Use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to make that scanned image into editable text! Doodle: easy schedulingThe scheduling tool you'll actually use. ScheduleOnceOnline meeting and appointment scheduling software Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts. 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. The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:MPU 042: Contacts and Calendars | Mac Power UsersIn this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices. Mac App Store - Contacts CleanerGoogle SyncSync your Google services to your phone, tablet, and desktop programs so that you can always access what's important to you Contacts Sync For Google GmailContacts (Mavericks): Group contactsUse groups and folders (for Exchange accounts) to organize your contacts by categories, or to easily send email to several people at once. TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeType more with less effort! TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures... How Mac experts deal with their contacts | Macworld1PasswordCobook Contacts - the unfied address book for MacFlexibits | FantasticalLaunchBar 5A single keyboard shortcut lets you access and control every aspect of your digital life. Whatever you want to accomplish on your Mac – with LaunchBar it’s only a few keystrokes away. Alfred App - Productivity App for Mac OS XAlfred saves you time when you search for files online or on your Mac. Be more productive with hotkeys, keywords and file actions at your fingertips. Dialvetica Contacts on the App Store on iTunesYour app should be smart enough to know who your favorites are. It should know what number you want to call. It should know who you mean when you type someone's initials. Smartr Contacts for iPhone on the App Store on iTunesWhat if you had a magic address book that automatically identified the name and contact information for everyone you've ever communicated with? Chambers DailyYour iPhone Address Book Is Not A Rolodex — Chambers DailyLearning To Love Evernote — Chambers DailyEvernote Hello | EvernoteDelete Contacts Fast - DeleteQ on the App Store on iTunes“DeleteQ” is the best way to delete contacts quickly.You can quickly and easily select multiple contacts and delete them from address book on your iPhone. Evernote Adds Business Card Scanning — KatieFloyd.meHow to Export Your iPhone Contacts Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

David and Katie talk with Gabe Weatherhead (a.k.a. MacDrifter) about being a Mac geek in a PC office, DEVONThink, and his automation workflows. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander The Omni Group Squarespace Transporter Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Macdriftermacdrifter (macdrifter) on TwitterTechnical Difficulties - HomeDropboxHome - TextDrop - Online text editor for DropboxThe fastest way to edit text files in your Dropbox using a web browser.It's designed for situations where you don't have Dropbox installed, like when you're at work. TransporterSynology - Network Attached Storage (NAS)OmniFocus - The Omni GroupSpootnikAccess your tasks via OmniFocus's native apps, email, web browser or 37signals' Basecamp. Basecamp is everyone’s favorite project management app.Microsoft Office iOS: Using RemindersDEVONthinkDEVONthink is smart. It not only searches all your documents almost instantaneously, it also finds connections between them, extracts the most relevant topic words, or files documents automatically. Scrivener Writing SoftwareBare Bones Software | YojimboYojimbo makes keeping all the small (or even large) bits of information that pour in every day organized and accessible EvernoteEvernote Web Clippersave anything you see online—including text, links and images—into your Evernote account with a single click. DEVONthink Pro OfficeDEVONthink Pro Office is your Mac paperless office. It stores all your documents, helps you keep them organized, and presents you with what you need to get the job done. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScannersOptical character recognition - WikipediaTextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS XTextMate brings Apple's approach to operating systems into the world of text editors. By bridging UNIX underpinnings and GUI, TextMate cherry-picks the best of both worlds to the benefit of expert scripters and novice users alike. Sublime TextSublime Text is a sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose.You'll love the slick user interface, extraordinary features and amazing performance. Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 10BEdit is the leading professional HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. Specifically crafted in response to the needs of Web authors and software developers, this award-winning product provides an abundance of high-performance features for editing, searching, and manipulation of text. An intelligent interface provides easy access to BBEdit’s best-of-class features, including grep pattern matching, search and replace across multiple files, project definition tools, function navigation and syntax coloring for numerous source code languages, code folding, FTP and SFTP open and save, AppleScript, Mac OS X Unix scripting support, text and code completion, and of course a complete set of robust HTML markup tools. BrettTerpstra.comBywordSimple and efficient text editing for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MailMateMailMate is an IMAP email client featuring extensive keyboard control, Markdown supported email composition, advanced search conditions and drill-down search links, equally advanced smart mailboxes, automatic signature handling, cryptographic encryption/signing (OpenPGP and S/MIME), tagging, multiple notification methods, alternative message viewer layouts including a widescreen layout, and much more. FastMail: Fast, reliable emailNoodlesoft | HazelHazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. It features a rule interface similar to that of Apple Mail so you should feel right at home PDFpenThe all-purpose Mac PDF editor! Add signatures, text, and images. Make changes and correct typos. OCR scanned docs. Fill out forms. New in version 6: Microsoft® Word export! Keyboard Maestro Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Create Searchable Keywords : FujitsuPython Programming Language – Official WebsitePDFpen OCR Folder Action Script — MacSparkyAutomatic Document Redaction with PDFpen — KatieFloyd.meAutomatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — KatieFloyd.meApple - Aperture - Pro performance with iPhoto simplicity.Roku Streaming PlayerApple - Apple TVPlex - Plex Media Server: Your Media on all of Your Devices - Plex.tvPlex - Streaming Software for your Personal MediaWireless Speakers | The Wireless HiFi System from SonosTechnical Difficulties - 056 - Sonos ShowdownDowncastAudible.com More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback

The conversation highlights the fascinating world of automation, focusing on tools like Keyboard Maestro and OmniFocus to streamline daily tasks. Personal anecdotes bring these automation techniques to life, showcasing their impact on productivity. The hosts dive into home automation challenges and solutions, discussing smart lighting and innovative devices. They also touch on enhancing digital security through password management tools. Practical tips and experiences make this exploration of everyday automation both engaging and relatable.