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Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.
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Feb 17, 2013 • 1h 35min
125: Essential iPad
David and Katie discuss their iPad setup, and essential apps and accessories.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
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The Omni Group
We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Squarespace
Everything you need to create an amazing website.
Transporter
Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files.
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:[Sponsor] Transporter[Sponsor] OmniFocus[Sponsor] 1Password[Sponsor] SquarespaceNerdy Professionals - David's iPad legal seminarEvernoteReederInstapaperTweetbotBywordPagesPDFpenDropboxNotabilitySoulvrKindleAirVideoOmniFocusIMDBDrafts for iPad1PasswordScreensGoodReaderCalcbotTextExpanderAirDisplayiBooksSCOTutor for iPadSCOTutor for iOS 6Zagg FLEXApple TVAssociating and verifying email addresses with your Apple IDWaterfield Design BagsOmniFocus 2 DebutOmniFocus 2 Debut VideoDodo CaseLogitech Ultrathin KeyboardFind FriendsComixologyFlipboardMacSparky - Mediation Numbers SpreadsheetWriting KitGarage BandWriteRoomJasmineMr. ReaderGoogle Search
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Feb 10, 2013 • 1h 22min
124: Live at Macworld/iWorld
Katie and David do a show in front of a live audience at Macworld/iWorld 2013 where they share their best finds from the show floor, catch up with listener feedback, and take questions from the show floor.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile:
With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Power TrekkDouble RoboticsMauzupiStop Motion for iPadScreenCastsOnlineSeagate Wireless Plus Hard DriveXFlex StandKanex XD - iMac to HDTVKanex MySpotDebut of OmniFocus 2Bluetooth Calculator KeypadDay OneGorilla Body Weight Exercise AppSleep CycleOh LIfeNote Taker HDStep StatsNotes PlusPeriodic Table of Data VisualizationWii FitMacCastReflectorRode PodcasterScreenFlow 4SCOTutor: ScreenFlowKanex ATVPRO AirPlay Mirroring for VGA Projector
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Feb 4, 2013 • 1h 47min
123: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry
Craig Hockenberry joins Katie and David to talk about working in Internet-distributed company, how he creates apps, and getting started with app programming.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.
Fujitsu ScanSnap
ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here!
Transporter
Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files.
DaisyDisk
Manager your Mac's drive with panache.
Guest Starring: Craig Hockenberry
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:[Sponsor] Fujitsu Scansnap[Sponsor] Transporter[Sponsor] DaisyDisk[Sponsor] 1PasswordFurbo.org - Craig's blogCraig on TwitterTwitterrificCraig's App Development BookIcon FactoryxScopeTake FiveFolklore.org - Stories of the First MacBill Atkinson's Photocard AppMacPaintDogcowSusan KareBasecampGlassboardSiracusa - Avoiding Copeland 2010XcodeBBEditGoogle ChromeApple SafariBlack Pixel Apps
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Jan 27, 2013 • 1h 42min
122: Another look at iTunes
With the recent release of iTunes 11, Katie and David go back to iTunes and discuss the applications significant changes and their favorite iTunes workflows.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.
Squarespace
Everything you need to create an amazing website.
Transporter
Transporter: A new way to share, access and protect files.
Drobo
Redefine your personal storage.
Links and Show Notes: With the recent release of iTunes 11, Katie and David go back to iTunes and discuss the applications significant changes and their favorite iTunes workflows.
Links for this episode:iTunes Through the Ages[Sponsor] Drobo[Sponsor] Squarespace[Sponsor] 1Password[Sponsor] TransporterThe New iTunesReverting to iTunes 10Back to WorkMusicBrainzPicardTuneUpDoug's ScriptsMPU 66: iTunes MatchDisable Time Machine Local Backups in LionAmazon Cloud PlayerDowncastInstacastSongzaSmartSleepSpotifyPandoraDueMacJournalLinda.com WordPress TutorialTutsplus.com WordPress TutorialWP ApprenticeWordPress CentralWordPress Lessons
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Jan 20, 2013 • 1h 20min
121: The Website Show
Katie and David talk to John Chandler about the getting started with web publishing including Mac based software solutions, WordPress, Squarespace, Tumblr, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile:
With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User
Guest Starring: John Chandler
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:by John ChandlerJohn's Twitter AccountSquarespaceScriptogramSandvox[Sponsor] TextExpander[Sponsor] PDFpenWordPress EngineRapidWeaverWordPress.OrgWordPress.comPage.lyBluehostWordPress Plugin DirectoryTumblrMediumScriptogram
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Jan 14, 2013 • 1h 42min
120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde
Guest Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, joins David and Katie to discuss analog and digital forms of note-taking. They cover the benefits of sketchnoting, using visual aids, transitioning to digital note-taking, and various note-taking tools and apps including Transporter, Notability, and Evernote. They also discuss different pens and notebooks used for note-taking.

Jan 6, 2013 • 1h 33min
119: Geek Fitness
David and Katie talk about the geeky tools they're using to help get in shape.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group
We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad
Fujitsu ScanSnap
ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here!
DaisyDisk
Manage your Mac’s drive with panache.
Drobo
Redefine your personal storage.
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart ScaleFitbit OneFitbit ZipWithings - Wifi BodyscaleEatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom ScaleWeight WatchersLose It!SCOI0082 MyFitnessPalP90XMyFitnessPal Mobile AppsWorkout Trainercnet: Road testing the Nike+ FuelBand and the Fitbit UltraNike+ FuelbandJawbone UpDavid's Geek Weight Loss PostTechHive: Keep fitness resolutions on track with these free appsSleep CycleOmniFocus: The SetupThe OmniFocus: The Debut
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Dec 31, 2012 • 1h 16min
118: Resolutions
David 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.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Katie's 4 Backup RulesSetting up Two-Factor Authentication with PayPal1Password Post on Two Step AuthenticationGoogle Two Factor VerificationDay One AppDragon Dictate 3Techhive Social Network Stalking ArticleLifehacker on adjusting privacy settingsUsing ShopSafe and iTunesMatt Cutts: Try something new for 30 daysSatechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer Mobile Presenter1Password Emergency KitGood Habits
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Dec 23, 2012 • 1h 25min
117: The Feedback Show
Katie and David go in depth on some of the most common feedback topics including iOS writing workflows, Evernote, syncing, file storage and sharing techniques, and Katie's home server.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.
Pixelmator
Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X
Drobo
Redefine your personal storage.
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:[Sponsor] 1Password[Sponsor] Drobo[Sponsor] PixelmatorNotational VelocitynvALT 2.1SimplenoteKivaKatie's Backup to Drobo PostShutterSnitch - Better iOS Eye-Fi syncBywordDaisyDiskDay One Journal AppDrafts AppTextExpander to Evernote SnippetEvernoteEye-Fi CardThe Mac miniDavid's OmniFocus ScreencastsThe OmniFocus SetupTransporter Kickstarter ProjectCarbon Copy ClonerSuperDuperScanner ProChronosyncCrashPlanMacSparky: The OmniFocus Mail DropDropbox Camera Upload
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Dec 16, 2012 • 1h 31min
116: Workflows with Glenn Fleishman
David and Katie sit down with Glenn Fleishman to discuss his work as a freelance writer and editor, working from home, BBEdit, and what it takes to become a two-time Jeopardy Champion.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Please support our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile:
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Guest Starring: Glenn Fleishman
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Glenn's Web siteGlenn on TwitterGlenn on App.netRSS Feed of Glenn's ArticlesPractical Mac (Seattle Times)Babbage Blog (The Economist)The MagazineJeopardy!TidBITSThe IncomparableBBEditYojimboTextWranglerTake Control of BBEditCoda 2Brett Terpstra's Markdown Service ToolsMailSmithDropboxTrelloJohnny GilbertJ-ArchiveSkype
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