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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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#430
May 14, 2018 · 1 hr 39 min
430: Catching up with Marco Arment
Marco Arment Returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of the Mac, the iMac Pro, Apple's laptops, Overcast, privacy, digital cameras and more.
#429
May 7, 2018 · 1 hr 36 min
429: iWork Deep Dive
With the recent updates to iWork we thought it time to dive deep. We share the best uses for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. We discuss the pros and cons of the apps, collaboration, and try to tackle the question - can you get by with iWork alone?
#428
Apr 30, 2018 · 1 hr 30 min
428: MPU+: The Bedroom Episode
This month David and Katie spend some time discussing bedroom tech, including our nightstands and sleep tracking. We also discuss David's new backup strategy, Drafts 5, returning a lost iPhone, Apple's Education Event, and Katie's lightning strike.
#427
Apr 23, 2018 · 1 hr 29 min
427: Creating the iPhone Field Guide
David has written a new book - the iPhone Field Guide. In this episode, we discuss his latest project, the process of creating a multimedia book, the state of iBooks Author and more.
#426
Apr 15, 2018 · 1 hr 48 min
426: Workflows with Andy Ihnatko
Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution.
#425
Apr 9, 2018 · 1 hr 33 min
425: Web Browsers
David and Katie dive into the topic of browsers. The browsers we use on Mac and iOS, reasons to look at third-party browsers vs staying with Safari, tweaking your settings, our favorite add-ons and companions services and more.
#424
Apr 1, 2018 · 1 hr 42 min
424: Workflows with Mike Schmitz
Writer, podcaster, screencaster and avid bookworm Mike Schmitz joins us to talk about his quest to "push past average", become more productive, sleep better, read more and live a well-balanced life.
#423
Mar 26, 2018 · 1 hr 35 min
423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei
David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less.
#422
Mar 19, 2018 · 1 hr 39 min
422: MPU+: Low Power Mode, It Isn't Just For Phones
We share what's on our mind this month including home security systems, the OmniFocus 3 beta, David's new love of paper, the HomePod, their favorite non-tech productivity hacks, and more. We also tackle listener questions and share tech we're playing with
#421
Mar 12, 2018 · 1 hr 37 min
421: Business Workflows
Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more.
#420
Mar 5, 2018 · 1 hr 39 min
420: Presentation Workflows
We discuss workflows for planning a presentation, tips for making your slides, getting ready for the big day, dealing with nerves, and making sure your presentation goes off without a hitch.
#419
Feb 26, 2018 · 1 hr 38 min
419: iOS Settings
There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS.
#418
Feb 19, 2018 · 1 hr 31 min
418: Workflows with Rose Orchard
Rose Orchard joins us to discuss her transition from teacher to automator including creating workflows, maximizing efficiency on Mac and iOS, we discuss the Sonos One and the Apple HomePod, travel tips and more.
#417
Feb 12, 2018 · 1 hr 31 min
417: Workflows with Manton Reece
Programmer and entrepreneur Manton Reece is here this week to share how he's using Apple gear to program and run his own business.
#416
Feb 5, 2018 · 1 hr 31 min
416: Consuming Content
David and Katie revisit our workflows for consuming digital (and some analog) content. We discuss keeping up with blogs, magazines, books, spoken word, movies, television, news, and more.
#415
Jan 28, 2018 · 1 hr 47 min
415: John Siracusa Workflows and the Future of the Mac
John Siracusa returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about his favorite workflows and apps. We also spend some time getting John's opinion about where the Mac is and where it is heading.
#414
Jan 22, 2018 · 1 hr 35 min
414: MPU+: This is What I Got
Katie struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares workflow changes to defer dates and hyper-scheduling. We answer questions relating to photo albums, using Evernote, and tech organization. We follow-up on home automation, scheduling, Qi and more.
#413
Jan 14, 2018 · 1 hr 38 min
413: iPad Productivity
In this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad.
#412
Jan 7, 2018 · 1 hr 48 min
412: Stephen Hackett Returns
Stephen Hackett returns to Mac Power Users to talk about his transition into video production, Internet automation, his home studio, audio and video gear, a new iMac and more.
#411
Dec 31, 2017 · 1 hr 32 min
411: 2017: A Pretty Good Year
As we wrap up 2017 we take a look back at the workflows that worked for us in 2017, practices we intend to change in 2018, and gaze into the crystal ball and look at what we may expect from Apple in the year to come.

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