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Feb 4, 2014 • 1h 32min

175: Workflows with Federico Viticci

Katie and David sit down with Federico Viticci of MacStories.net to talk about his amazing iPad workflows, the future of iOS, photo management and more. 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:Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci | Mac Power UsersDavid and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation functions, Editorial. Federico Viticci (viticci) on TwitterFederico Viticci (viticci) on App.netFederico Viticci - YouTube5by5 | The PromptThe Prompt is a weekly panel discussion on technology, and the culture surrounding Apple and related companies. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — The Prompt covers the wide-reaching world of technology unlike any other show. iTunes - Books - Writing On The iPad: Text Automation with Editorial by Federico ViticciAn extended edition of an article originally published on MacStories.net, "Writing On The iPad: Text Automation with Editorial" contains an in-depth review and detailed guide to Editorial, a revolutionary Markdown text editor for iPad with unique automation features. After reading this book, you'll have a new perspective on what is possible to accomplish on an iPad with Markdown and text automation."Writing On The iPad: Text Automation with Editorial" demonstrates how Markdown and iOS power users can take their iPad productivity to the next level by crafting automated workflows and scripts to speed up writing, editing, and publishing. MacStoriesMacStories (macstoriesnet) on TwitterEditorial for iPadEditorial is a plain text editor for the iPad with powerful automation tools and a beautiful inline preview for writing Markdown. Editorial on the App Store on iTunesGoogle+ HangoutsBring your conversations to life with photos, emoji, and even group video calls for free. GroupMe | Group text messaging with GroupMePrivate group chat and IM, business and team collaboration - HipChatSlack: Be less busySlack brings all your communication together in one place.It’s real-time messaging, archiving and search for modern teams. EvernoteEvernote apps and products make modern life manageable, by letting you easily collect and find everything that matters. Evernote on the App Store on iTunesProject management software, online collaboration: BasecampBare Bones Software | YojimboYojimbo makes keeping all the small (or even large) bits of information that pour in every day organized and accessible. It’s so simple, there is no learning curve. Yojimbo’s mechanism for collecting, storing and finding information is so natural and effortless, it will change your life, without changing the way you work. Python Programming Language – Official WebsitePython is a programming language that lets you work more quickly and integrate your systems more effectively. You can learn to use Python and see almost immediate gains in productivity and lower maintenance costs. Markdown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMarkdown is a plain text formatting syntax[5] designed so that it can optionally be converted to HTML using a tool by the same name. Markdown is popularly used as format for readme files, or for writing messages in online discussion forums, or in text editors for the quick creation of rich text documents. BywordSimple and efficient text editing for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNodeMindNode makes mind mapping easy. Mind maps are a visual representation of your ideas, starting with a central thought and growing from there. This allows you to brainstorm OmniOutliner - The Omni GroupOmniOutliner, an amazingly flexible pair of apps for creating, collecting, organizing, and syncing information. Brainstorm new ideas, drill out specifics, or expand upon prior notes. They come with everything you need right now, yet even more later. Use OmniOutliner to draft to-do lists, create agendas, track expenses, take notes, plan events, write screenplays … and whatever else you’ll think of. GrafioCreate stunning diagrams, graphs and other designs with the best vector diagramming app for your iOS Device. WordPress.comEvernote Web Clipper | Evernoteave anything you see online—including text, links and images—into your Evernote account with a single click. Dolphin's Free Mobile Web BrowserDolphin makes mobile browsing easy, adapting to the way you want to browse with customizable settings, voice and gesture control, and sharing features. Introducing EverClipWith easy-to-use interface and seamless integration,EverClip lets you clip anything to Evernote effortlessly. Evernote Bookmarklet for iPad — iOS BookmarkletsInstapaperMarker: Web selections to Markdown - BrettTerpstra.comThis is a variant of my Bullseye bookmarklet which takes a selection – including headlines, links, and images – and converts it to Markdown using Marky. PDFPen OCR Applescript To Automatically Make PDFs Searchable • Tips To Learn How To Go Paperless | DocumentSnap Paperless BlogPDFpen OCR Folder Action Script — MacSparkyNoodlesoft | HazelHazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. It iPad at Work — MacSparkyCloak VPN - Cloak - GetCloak.comIt's the easiest, most trusted personal VPN service PlexPlex organizes all of your personal media, wherever you keep it, so you can enjoy it on any device. Apple - iTunes - MatchPocket Casts by Shifty JellyOvercastInstacast for iOS 7 - VemedioPodcasts on the App Store on iTunesCastro — High Fidelity Podcasts for iPhoneSkitch | EvernoteGet your point across with fewer words using annotation, shapes and sketches, so that your ideas become reality faster. iOS 7 Tech Talk Videos - Apple DeveloperTextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Timeype more with less effort! TextExpander saves your fingers and your keyboard, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures... Unread — An RSS ReaderContrast | Launch Center ProIt’s like speed dial for anything you do with your iPhone or iPod Touch. Create one-tap shortcuts straight to the feature you need inside of your apps. Pinswift — the fast and powerful Pinboard clientCommand-C ? Copy & Paste between iOS and MacWordBook XL - English Dictionary and Thesaurus for Apple iPadGoodReaderGoodReader® is the super-robust PDF reader for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch Wordflex Touch Dictionary - English visual dictionary and thesaurus created exclusively for iPad in association with Oxford University PressWith more than 2 million language nodes for you to explore, The Wordflex Touch Dictionary is the next step in the evolution of the English dictionary and thesaurus. Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhoneDispatch makes it easy to act on mails even when you're on the move.Based on Merlin Mann's idea of managing your inbox, it helps you tame your inbox by letting you delete, defer, delegate, generate actions and even respond to your mails with ease. Pastebot — TapbotsPastebot is a powerful clipboard manager that stores text Mr. Reader - RSS News Reader for your iPadMr. Reader is a powerful RSS News Reader for your iPad that synchronizes with popular services. Due to the large article preview and image thumbnails, it is easy to read only the articles you are interested in. Manage your subscriptions directly in the app and share articles with multiple services. Please see below for a list of features. Reeder RSS Reader for iOSThis Week app - Reminders ReimaginedReminders ReimaginedThis Week is the newest to-do list and task managing app for iPhone/iPod Touch with beautiful design and careful thoughts. 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. Perfect for many different systems, OmniFocus helps you work smarter by giving you powerful tools to stay on top of all the things you need to do. From ‘Call mom’ to ‘Submit Annual Report to Investors’. Tweetbot for iPhone — TapbotsTweetbot 3 is a full-featured Twitter app for the iPhone that has been re-designed from the ground up for iOS7. Macworld / iWorld 2014The Best Place for All Things AppleWhat’s New, What’s Best and How to Make the �Most Out of the Products You Love. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Jan 27, 2014 • 1h 37min

174: GarageBand for Everyone and Macworld 2014

Chris Breen joins David and Katie to talk about all the things musicians and non-musicians can love about GarageBand. We also sit down with Paul Kent to talk about what's happening at Macworld/iWorld in March. 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. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. BusyCal The ultimate calendar app for OS X. Guest Starring: Christopher Breen Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Apple - GarageBand for MacThe new GarageBand is a whole music creation studio right inside your Mac Hair-Breened Ideas- Chris's Blog – Hair-Breened Ideas - Chris Breen (BodyofBreen) on Twitter - Christopher Breen (chrisbreen) on App.net - Christopher Breen Macworld Macworld PodcastMac Power Users 144: Workflows with Chris Breen | Mac Power UsersDavid and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Editor Chris Breen to talk Music, Podcasting, Writing Workflows and his favorite Mac Gems. Search results for Chris Breen GarageBand | MacworldChris Breen's GarageBand Articles for Macworld GarageBand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSteve Jobs Introduces GaragBand 1.0 (assisted by John Mayer) Macintosh 512Ke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCreating ringtones with GarageBand | MacworldTribble - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTribbles are fictional animals in the Star Trek universe who first appeared in the episode titled "The Trouble With Tribbles". Dave Hamilton (DaveHamilton) on TwitterMac Geek Gab Podcast - The Mac ObserverMIDI - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMIDI, short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface M-AUDIO - MIDI Keyboard ControllersApple - Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X.Mac 101Getting started with GarageBand | MacworldGet your groove on with GarageBand loops | MacworldHow to 'play' GarageBand | MacworldHow to create iOS ringtones | Macworld | Video Macworld / iWorld 2014The best place for all things Apple. March 27-29, 2014 San Francisco, California Cirque du Mac X and the Macworld All Star Band - YouTube More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Jan 19, 2014 • 1h 39min

173: 1Password Revisited

Katie and David revisit the password manager 1Password, why it's important, what it does, how they use it and alternatives. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:1PasswordMPU 019: 1PasswordAlleged Dropbox Hack Is A Hoax, Website Is Back Up | TechCrunchMac Power Users 157: Security Problems and SolutionsMac Power Users 148: Security AuditMPU 010: Mac SecurityToward Better Master Passwords | Agile BlogYour 1Password master password is extremely important. Although we take steps to thwart automated password crackers you should still use a strong, memorable master password. Backup with CrashPlan | Solutions | DroboWith social backup your friends' Drobo storage can be a destination for offsite backup Installing CrashPlan on a Drobo 5N — KatieFloyd.meCrashPlan Drobo App1Password 4 sync guideMultiple Vaults1Password 4’s new multiple vaults feature gives you the freedom to separate and compartmentalise your data for any reason. 1PasswordAnywhere, access your data in your web browser without 1Password installedAmazon.com: Verbatim TUFF 'N' TINY 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 96816 (Purple): Electronics1Password 4 BasicsTutorials for 1Password1Password for iOSLastPass | The Last Password You Have to RememberApple - Support - iCloud - iCloud KeychainVermont Cheddar Cheese (Yellow or White) | Boar's HeadFrom MPU episode 162 :) Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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Jan 13, 2014 • 1h 37min

172: Workflows with Paperless Guru Brooks Duncan

David and Katie talk with Brooks Duncan of DocumentSnap.com about his online business, the state of paperless and creating custom workflows for businesses and individuals. 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. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Guest Starring: Brooks Duncan Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Tips To Learn How To Go Paperless | DocumentSnap Paperless Blog - Learn How To Go Paperless With Easy Document TipsCollected from: DocumentSnap Paperless Blog @documentsnap @brooksduncan develop a customized paperless workflow for you contact me Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600 Contactless Scanner | Desktop Scanners : Fujitsu United StatesScansnap SV600 Review - Book Scanning Reimagined • Tips To Learn How To Go Paperless | DocumentSnap Paperless BlogDoxie Flip Mobile Scanner – for Photos, Notebooks, Books, Sketches, & Keepsakesdoo | The Document AppFileThis | Go paperless with the free, easy and secure digital filing cabinetFileThis Fetch - Web - English - Evernote App CenterMPU 003: Going Paperless | Mac Power UsersIn this episode, we discuss all the steps necessary to take your piles of paper and get it into your Mac and organized. MPU 085: Paperless | Mac Power UsersDavid and Katie talk about David’s Paperless book and the best tools and software to go paperless with your Mac and iOS devices. The Neat Company | Digital Filing System, NeatDesk Scanner, NeatReceipts Scanner, NeatCloudPaperless — MacSparkyPaperless takes the mystery (and fear) out of going paperless with your Apple technology. Hazel | Noodlesoft | Simply useful Mac softwareFujitsu ScanSnap iX500 - Wi-Fi Desktop ScannerHow I Manage My Life Without Paper • Tips To Learn How To Go Paperless | DocumentSnap Paperless BlogFujitsu ScanSnap S300M Scanners | Portable PDF Scanners for the Macintosh : Fujitsu United StatesMac Power Users 167: Workflows with Brett Terpstra | Mac Power UsersLong overdue, David and Katie sit down with the mad scientist himself, Brett Terpstra to talk about his setup, tagging and music. Drink. Tag (metadata) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn information systems, a tag is a non-hierarchical keyword or term assigned to a piece of information (such as an Internet bookmark, digital image, or computer file). Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps.Yep : Ironic SoftwareTransporter | Your Own Unlimited Private Cloud for $99. No Monthly Fees.Sync | Securely store all your sensitive files with Sync.comSync.com securely stores all your data in your completely private cloud. Introducing the Hipster PDA | 43 FoldersField Notes — “I’m not writing it down to remember it later, I’m writing it down to remember it now.”Drafts - Agile TortoiseNotabilityNote everything, everywhere Scanner ProScanner Pro Scanner Pro transforms your iPhoneand iPad into portable scanners. Genius ScanThe Drafts Badge — MacSparkyPixelmator TutorialsGoToAssist | Remote Support, Service Desk and IT Monitoringjoin.me – Free Screen Sharing and Online MeetingspcAnywhere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSymantec | Remote Desktop Software & Remote Access SoftwareHazel Paperless Webinar Update • Tips To Learn How To Go Paperless | DocumentSnap Paperless BlogGoToWebinar - Online Conferences - CitrixSaneBox - Email Management for Any InboxBillings Pro | Multi-user Time Tracking and Invoicing on Mac, iPhone, & WebCurdBee | Online Billing Software & Invoicing SystemOnline Billing Software for Small Businesses and Freelancers StripeWeb and mobile payments, built for developers Intuit QuickBooks | Online Accounting Software for Small BusinessLEGO.com HomeLEGO.com MindstormsSprite KitSprite Kit Programming Guide: About Sprite KitAirmailDispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhoneAsana · Teamwork without emailYou Need A BudgetEnvelope system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Jan 6, 2014 • 1h 32min

171: Photo Management

Joined by guest Bradley Chambers, David and Katie tackle photo management. 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: Bradley Chambers Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Chambers DailyBradley Chambers (bradleychambers) on TwitterOut of School | At the intersection of technology and education.Podcast hosted by Fraser Speirs & Bradley Chambers Learning To Love Photo Management — Chambers DailyRegular People Have No Idea How To Manage Photos On Their iPhone — Chambers DailyPeople Taking Pictures With iPadsiCloud: My Photo Stream and iCloud Photo Sharing limitsiCloud: iCloud Photo Sharing FAQAutomatic Document Redaction with PDFpen — KatieFloyd.meRedacted and Encrypted PDF's with Hazel and PDFpenProMac Power Users 151: iOS Photography with Jeff CarlsonRaw image format - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA camera raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of either a digital camera, image scanner, or motion picture film scanner. RAW vs JPEG (JPG) - The Ultimate Visual Guide | SLR LoungeThis article is designed to teach you the differences between RAW and JPEG (JPG) from a pragmatic real world point of view. Thus, we will be using a lot of actual image examples to help show the exact concrete differences. Apple - Aperture - Pro performance with iPhoto simplicity.We Gave It Our All... - Everpix BlogDropbox - How do I use Camera Upload?CameraSync on the App Store on iTunesWelcome to Flickr - Photo SharingPicasaOrganize, edit, and share your photos HazelTransporterMoving From iPhoto To Dropbox - MacStoriesLoomPicturelife | Cloud Photo and Video BackupOur favorite Photo Stream alternative - The Sweet SetupBradley Chambers' article on Loom Keyboard Maestro: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS XAmazon.com: Kingston Digital MobileLite Wireless Flash Reader for Smartphones... More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Dec 24, 2013 • 1h 18min

170: 2014 Tech Resolutions

David and Katie discuss some of their tech resolutions for 2014 including better utilizing network attached storage, less "fiddley" writing and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our sponsors for this episode: SaneboxEmail management for any inbox. Save $10 and get a 2 week free trial using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here! DaisyDisk Manage your Mac’s drive with panache. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Email Field Guide — MacSparkyNetwork-attached storage - WikipediaDrobo - Safe, Expandable Data StorageSynology - Network Attached Storage (NAS)Apple – iTunes PlexOne window into all your personal media. No matter where you are. ChronoSyncWith ChronoSync, you can synchronize, backup, and create bootable backups. Mac Backup Software - Carbon Copy ClonerInstalling CrashPlan on a Drobo 5N — KatieFloyd.meBacking up and Drobo — KatieFloyd.meCrashPlan Backup SoftwareAmazon.com: Drobo 5NOnline Backup & Data Backup Software | BackblazeApple - Mac - AirPort Time CapsuleDropboxYour Own Unlimited Private Cloud. No Monthly Fees. | Transporter1PasswordiThoughtsHDiThoughtsHD brings mind mapping to the iPad MindNodeMindNode makes mind mapping easy. Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing SoftwareScrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents. BywordSimple and efficient text editing for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Ulysses IIIUlysses III is a brand-new writers’ environment built around a revolutionary text engine. It combines the very best concepts of minimal markup with the power, beauty and simplicity of OS X. Apple - Pages for MacMicrosoft Office for Mac | Office For MaciPad at Work — MacSparkyApple - iPad AirApple - iPad mini with Retina displayMac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico ViticciDavid and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation functions, Editorial. MPU: 093 Education Workflows with Fraser SpeirsFraser Speirs joins Katie and David to talk about his experiences setting up a one-to-one iPad program at this school, Apple technology in eduction and his own personal workflows. Mac Power Users 163: Fraser Speirs ReturnsFraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school’s one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini. InstapaperPaperless — MacSparkyMPU 085: PaperlessDavid and Katie talk about David’s Paperless book and the best tools and software to go paperless with your Mac and iOS devices. Technical Difficulties - HomeLike a normal tech podcast, but broken. Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 ScannersNoodlesoft | HazelHazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. Optical character recognition - WikipediaEvernoteMac Power Users 118: 2013 ResolutionsDavid and Katie talk about some great geek resolutions including a tech security audit, using an electronic diary, geek estate planning, locking down social networks, offsite backup, and creating something amazing with an iLife app. David also gets to use the word Neuroplasticity and explain why that makes him happy. The New 1Password Emergency Kit — Productivityist Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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Dec 22, 2013 • 1h 28min

169: Workflows with Dr. Jeffery Taekman

David and Katie talk to Dr. Jeffery Taekman, a physician, researcher and educator at Duke. Jeff takes us through his various workflows for getting work done in his profession including using his iPad in his medical practice. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our sponsors for this episode: 1PasswordHave you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. Ting Mobile that makes sense. Hover Domains and email management made simple. Guest Starring: Jeffery Taekman Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Jeff Taekman- About.meMax Barky (MaxBarky) on TwitterRascal of the Internet Jeff Taekman's WiPPP - Workflows in Personal and Professional Productivity Collected from: Jeff Taekman's WiPPP - Workflows in Personal and Professional Productivity http://wippp.com/blog/feed/ https://twitter.com/JeffreyTaekman http://www.linkedin.com/in/jtaekman Mac Power Users 100: Awesome MPU Listeners For show 100, Katie and David are joined by several amazing listeners (including academics, authors, pilots, and more) as they talk through their own Mac and iOS workflows. Writing Workflows: Collecting Information in Papers2 (MacPowerUsers Show 100) - Jeff Taekman's WiPPP Simulation game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A simulation game attempts to copy various activities from "real life" in the form of a game for various purposes such as training, analysis, or prediction. Epic Games Unity - Game Engine The Society for Simulation in Healthcare Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™ on the App Store Çingleton on Vimeo -David Teare's Çingleton video zaggfolio | ZAGG My Google Glass Pickup Experience, Chelsea Market, New York City Google+ Hangouts what are cognitive aids? | CogAIDS Sometimes called “checklists”, we think of cognitive aids in medicine as structured pieces of information designed to enhance cognition and adherence to medical best practices. The Scream by Edvard Munch- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Simple and efficient text editing for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Editorial for iPad Editorial is a plain text editor for the iPad with powerful automation tools and a beautiful inline preview for writing Markdown. Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci Papers for Mac Papers is an Apple Design Award and Ars Design Award winning solution for managing research literature. EndNote | Thomson Reuters DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software Fiddling with Ulysses III — MacSparky Skim | Home Skim is a PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. It is designed to help you read and annotate scientific papers in PDF, but is also great for viewing any PDF file. MindNode Tinderbox: The Tool For Notes iThoughts HD Meeting Workflows: Processing Meeting Notes and Discovering Linkages - Jeff Taekman's WiPPP Drafts - Agile Tortoise nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Drink! OmniFocus - The Omni Group How to take meeting notes that really work | Macworld Jeff Taekman, M.D. Macworld Article on making meeting notes. Dragon - Dragon NaturallySpeaking - Nuance  - Nuance Dragon Medical - Nuance - Dragon Medical Pocket PopClip for Mac Voice Dream: Text To Speech App BusyCal by BusyMac Bowtie Bowtie is a desktop accessory that allows you to see and control your music (iTunes, Spotify, Sonora, or Rdio) with customizable shortcuts, advanced Last.fm support, and hundreds of beautiful themes available to download for free. Cobook Contacts for Mac Default Folder X Noodlesoft | Hazel MailTags 4 More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
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Dec 15, 2013 • 1h 42min

168: Listener Feedback

David and Katie sort through recent listener feedback and discuss a variety of topics including iPad stylus, cable cutting, offsite backup, home sound systems, tea brewing 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. Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Ting Mobile that makes sense. Links and Show Notes: Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition A True Precision Stylus Studio Neat — Cosmonaut Wide-Grip Stylus for Touchscreens Studio Neat — Glif Lit Software - TrialPad iPad App The award winning iPad app, that’s the easiest and most effective way to organize and present evidence Penultimate | Evernote Penultimate is the original and easiest-to-use handwriting app for iPad... Notability Note everything, everywhere. Jot Touch 4 Pressure Sensitive Stylus - Best Stylus for iPad Drawing You deserve the freedom to write and draw like you’re used to. Mac Power Users 120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde David and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking. iSketchnote: from pen and paper to your iPad! by ISKN Team Kickstarter for iSketchnote is a smart iPad cover that integrates a new digitizing technology with the convenience of a notebook. Mac Power Users 100: Awesome MPU Listeners For show 100, Katie and David are joined by several amazing listeners (including academics, authors, pilots, and more) as they talk through their own Mac and iOS workflows. About Jeff | Jeff Gamet’s jeff-o-rama What really goes on in Jeff's head? MindNode iThoughts HD Drafts - Agile Tortoise Notebooks | The only notebook you need Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps. MPU 062: Cutting The Cable | Mac Power Users Katie and David discuss strategies and methods for disconnecting a cable or satellite television service and using alternate sources for media content. Topics include setting up an antenna, streaming media services, Internet television and alternative sources of content. OmniFocus - Video - The Omni Group OmniFocus — MacSparky David's OmniFocus screencasts. Obihai Technology - Home Ooma – Ranked # 1 Internet Home Phone Service Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online Sherlock (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sherlock is a British television crime drama that presents a contemporary update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Mac Power Users 165: 2013 Geek Gift Guide Sonos - Wireless Speakers VIZIO Home Audio Sound Bars - Hear the Difference My Kitchen Audio Setup — KatieFloyd.me JAMBOX by Jawbone | Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Mac Power Users 153: Hardware Development with Geoff Barrall Katie and David talk hardware development, conceptualization, design and production with the CEO of Drobo, Geoff Barrall. Plex - A Complete Media Solution Copy | Drobo ElephantDrive | Beyond Backup. Your files – Everywhere. MPU 067 Web Security and your Apple Devices Katie and David are joined by security professional George Starcher for a comprehensive talk about web security and your Apple devices. Mac Power Users 165: 2013 Geek Gift Guide Lockitron - Keyless entry using your phone Keyless entry using your phone. Indigo - Macintosh Home Automation Server Dropcam - Wi-Fi Video Monitoring with Cloud Recording. Setup in Minutes. Mac Power Users 166: Using Siri and Dictation Dragon for Mac - Dragon Speech Recognition Software for the Mac Siri - The Big Bang Theory Wiki MPU 082: Cooking Ideas Crashplan - Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud Backblaze - Online Backup & Data Backup Software Backing up and Drobo — KatieFloyd.me Art of Tea Use Evernote and QR Codes to Help You Go Paperless | Tech for Organizers OmniFocus Task Creation via QR Code — MacSparky OpenDNS Little Snitch Nosillacast #448 WeMo Switch, Nest Protect, Auria LE, Data Hogs Apple - Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
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Dec 9, 2013 • 1h 34min

167: Workflows with Brett Terpstra

Long overdue, David and Katie sit down with the mad scientist himself, Brett Terpstra to talk about his setup, tagging and music. Drink 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 TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:BrettTerpstra.comCollected from: Contact - BrettTerpstra.com rss feed Twitter App.net Github pinboard last.fm flickr google+ soundcloud MPU 045: Finding Files and TaggingKatie and David, joined by Mac mad scientist Brett Terpstra, cover the many ways to organize and find files on your Mac. Drink! MPU 081: Workflows with Brett TerpstraDrink! Slogger Slogger indexes various public social services and creates Day One journal entries… Slogger related posts on Brett's website Slogger download Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writersMarked is a previewer for Markdown files. 60 Mountain Lion Tips by David Sparks and Brett TerpstraBeautifully laid out in iBooks Author, this multimedia ebook makes learning Mac tips a fully interactive experience. Brett's Projects - BrettTerpstra.comThe things I do when I'm not doing the things I get paid for. Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.comThe Markdown Service Tools are a collection of OS X Services designed to make writing Markdown text that much easier. Markdown — MacSparky Field GuideBrett's PopClip Extensions - BrettTerpstra.comThis is a collection of my own extensions for the Mac app PopClip. Treadmill Desk | NextDeskDesigned for style and function, the NextDesk Fit™ treadmill features a sleek low profile design allows the treadmill blend in with any home or office environment. Chadwick® | KnollApple - Thunderbolt Display - More pixels and more possibilities.Apple - MacBook AirMac Power Users 162: Using MavericksApple - Mac miniThe WirecutterWirecutter, a list of the best technology to buy as determined by dozens of hours of research and testing. Solid-state drive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA solid-state drive (SSD) (also known as a solid-state disk or electronic disk, though it contains no actual "disk" of any kind) 27" IPS-ZERO-G Slim Monitor WQHD 2560x1440 - Dual Link DVI, VGA - Monoprice.comHow To Post A Podcast Using iOS — Chambers DailySublime 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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Dec 2, 2013 • 1h 36min

166: Using Siri and Dictation

David and Katie talk about how to maximize productivity using Siri on iOS and dictation on iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters. Hostgator A premiere web hosting provider. Sanebox Email Management for Any Inbox Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Mac Power Users 031: Speaking to Your MacDavid and Katie talk about speech recognition software for the Mac, focusing on the powerful dictation applications MacSpeech Dictate and MacSpeech Scribe. iOS: About SiriSiri lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Ask Siri to do things just by talking the way you talk. Siri understands what you say, knows what you mean and even talks back. Siri WikipediaSiri Dictation GuideA visual guide to the current dictation shortcuts in Siri. If you’ve used any sort of voice recognition software before a lot of these will be familiar. Big Bang Theory - SiriSiri “Eyes Free” in the CarUsing Siri for Maps/DirectionsFind my FriendsOmniFocus 2 for iPhoneBywordRev- Audio Transcription and Document TranslationOverngiht Scribe - Transcription serviceDrobo 5DHistory of MacSpeech DictateOS X Mavericks DictationMacworld: Mavericks Dictation Vs Dragon Dictate (By David Sparks)Dragon Dictate for MacDavid's Sony Voice RecorderOmniFocusMac Power Users 082: Cooking IdeasDavid and Katie cover strategies for using mindmapping and outlining tools. Mac Power Users 159: Workflows with David ChartierDavid and Katie talk with David Chartier about the Finer Things in Tech, his work as a freelance writer and Herald. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

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