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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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Jul 23, 2012 • 1h 49min
95: Engineering Workflows with Dr. Drang
Dr. Drang joins Katie and David to talk about how he uses technology for engineering, programming, and his website.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
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Fujitsu ScanSnap
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Gazelle
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Guest Starring: Dr. Drang
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Dr. DrangSanta's Village Get's New LifeThe Terrifying SnowmanDr. Drang - Embedded TweetsTwitter Tolls the Bell for DevelopersDr Drang - Bolt UprightTwitter - Blackbird PieGNU OctaveGnuplotMatlabDr. TwootPasswords Leaked from YahooCanon PowerShot G10TextMateSublime TextMultiMarkdownOmniGraffleiWork NumbersDr Drang - I Hate Stacked Area ChartsHyperCardPerlTclAppleScriptRubyPython.orgPython TutorialAppleScript 1-2-3Learn AppleScript - Hamish SandersonAppleScript: The Definitive Guide - Matt NeuburgBeginner's Guide to Python
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Jul 16, 2012 • 1h 30min
94: iPad Productivity Kit
Katie and David cover their favorite apps and tools for getting work done (and creating content) on the iPad.
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:David's iPad at Work BookiWork for iPadOffice² for iPadOnLive DesktopBrett Terpstra's iTextEditorsBywordWriteRoomWriting KitPhraseologyDocuments to GoNotabilityPDFpen for iPadGoodReaderPDF ExpertScreensLogMeInCalcbotNumbersTextExpander touchMPU 82: Cooking IdeasZAGGkeys FLEXLogitech Ultrathin Keyboard
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Jul 9, 2012 • 1h 54min
93: Education Workflows with Fraser Speirs
Fraser Speirs joins Katie and David to talk about his experiences setting up a one-to-one iPad program at hi school, Apple technology in education and his own personal workflows.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap
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Pixelmator
Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X
Guest Starring: Fraser Speirs
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Fraser Speirs TechnologyFraser's BlogFraser's SoftwareViewfinder for iPadiBooks AuthorCanon P-150ApertureiTunes UiPhotoVoyagerQGoogle Project GlassLeap MotionPages for iPadKeynote for iPadiThoughtsHDPixelmator TutorialsPaperlessEvernoteComputer History Museum - Steve Jobs VideoFraser's SchoolFuture Shock
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Jul 2, 2012 • 1h 14min
92: Five Bucks
David and Katie cover their favorite Mac apps that are five dollars or less.
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Manage your Mac’s drive with panache.
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Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Grammar GirlScreencasts Online Tutorial AppsMoomTwitterificOsfooraTweetbot for Mac Confirmed - The VergeClamXavPaluaJettisonQuickCursorGrowlVoiceiCleanMemorySkitchMarkedQuickCalCaffeineEvernoteMiStatMouseposéCrashPlanAudioBook BuilderApptivateMactrackerLevelatorDragonDropRogue Amoeba's SoundSourceWhy [Group] Brainstorming Sucks
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Jun 25, 2012 • 1h 55min
91: Workflows with Merlin Mann III
Merlin Mann joins Katie and David for the 2012 version of Merlin's workflow interviews. This year, Merlin explains some of his favorite iOS apps, Mac apps, and web services.
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: Merlin Mann
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:MerlinMann.comBack to Work PodcastYou Look Nice TodayRoderick on the LineInbox ZeroiThoughtsIFTTT - If This, Then ThatCheatSheetTextExpanderOmniFocus for iPhoneOmniFocus for iPadOmniFocus for MacTextasticGmailSimplenoteElements 2Nebulous NotesMarked AppBrett Terpstra's Super Awesome iOS Text Editor Comparison ChartSimplicity is Bliss on ContextsnvALT 2.1Other InboxAwayfindExpectation ZeroYahoo PipesDowncastInstacastMerlin's OmniFocus Contexts[Exclusive Sponsor] Smile SoftwareDavid's TextExpander Screencast
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Jun 18, 2012 • 1h 23min
90: Meetings (and Technology)
David and Katie discuss why meetings suck and how to make them suck less with a lot of effort and a little technology.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
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Fujitsu ScanSnap
ScanSnap: Your productive, mobile, efficient, paperless life starts here!
Pixelmator
Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editing app for Mac OS X
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Back to WorkSteve Jobs and MeetingsMacworld on LinkedIn Password BreachMerlin Mann on Broken MeetingsMPU 82: Cooking IdeasNotabilityOmniOutlinerOmniPlaniThoughtsPDFpen for iPadBywordPDF ExpertGoodReaderPaperPear NoteMy ThoughtsCarbonFinThe BrainDragon ExpressPomodoro TimerBartenderStephen Hackett: BartendingMaltron 3D KeyboardMichael Schechter: A Better MessNeo 2Fletcher Penny: Dropbox vs. iCloudMeetings Poker Chips
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Jun 11, 2012 • 1h 43min
89: Music Workflows with Composer Johnny Knittle
Professional musician and composer Johnny Knittle joins Katie and David to explain how he produces music for television and film. This episode also features new MPU theme music written by Johnny.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group
We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad
Gazelle
Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth?
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Domain names made simple.
Guest Starring: Johnny Knittle
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Johnny Knittle MusicJohnny's SoundcloudJohnny on TwitterLogic ProGarageBandAvid Pro ToolsGlyph External RAIDiMacAgent Orange for MacMercury ProTools PluginAddictive Drums…And Justice for AllGobblerMPU 50: Workflows with David WainBroadcast Wave FormatDave Lee - GTD Sucks for Creative WorkMacSparky - GTD and Creative WorkQuickBooksBillingsAlfred1PasswordnvALTCloudAppflavors.meSnapperCaffeineR-Name
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Jun 4, 2012 • 1h 17min
88: MobileMe Transition
Katie and David cover the potholes associated with the pending MobileMe demise.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password
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Fujitsu ScanSnap
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Domain names made simple.
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Apple's MobileMe Transition FAQiCloud System RequirementsBaking up MobileMe Contacts, Calendars, and BookmarksMac OS X Hints: Add iCloud Calendar to Snow LeopardPhanfareKatie's Post - The Truth is in The CloudBusyCalMPU 69: Browser WarsXmarksWWDC 2012SmugMugFlickrVictor Cajiao's Flickr FeedRapidWeaverSandvoxWordPressSquarespaceGoogle DriveMicrosoft SkyDriveStar Wars PropsPogoplug
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May 28, 2012 • 1h 52min
87: Workflows with John Siracusa
John Siracusa joins David and Katie to talk about productivity, writing, Mac utilities, and gaming.
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 Siracusa
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:HypercriticalJohn on TwitterVIC-20Atari 8 Bit ComputersJohn at Ars TechnicaYojimboDropboxOutline Mode in Text EditSimplenoteScrivenerPaperlessOrigami WorkstationBBEditMicrosoft Office for MacDragon Dictate for MacDragon ExpressDragon and F19NetNewsWireInstapaperiCloudGoogle ChromeSafariSpamSieveAdiumColloquyVMware FusionMoomBrent Gulanowki - RemountJumpcutMacSparky 2007 Jumpcut ArticleConcept Video for Text Selection on iPadPortal 2Journey for PS3Aquaria for iPadSword & SworceryBaulder's Gate for iPadLeisure Suite LarryJohn on GoodfellasArq BackupAT&T Microcell
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May 21, 2012 • 1h 18min
86: Workflows with Wendy Cherwinski
Speechwritier and presentation coach Wendy Cherwinkski join Katie and David to explain how she goes about her trade.
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!
Gazelle
Get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, MacBook and other Apple products. What’s your gadget worth?
Guest Starring: Wendy Cherwinski
Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode:Wendy on TwitterEchelon CommunicationsKeynoteScrivenerOmniOutlinerWords per MinutePresentation ZenDay One Journal AppMarketCircle BillingsRapidWeaverCampaignerAlfred AppSimplenoteThingsTextExpanderPomodoro TechniqueFletcher Dean on Speechwriting
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