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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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  • #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.

  • #410
    Dec 24, 2017 · 1 hr 44 min

    410: Workflows with Alex Cox

    This week Alex Cox from Cards Against Humanity shares her favorite hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done ranging from high-end video production to entertaining cats.

  • #409
    Dec 17, 2017 · 1 hr 32 min

    409: Holiday Tech

    "Deck the Halls with Ones and Zeroes." In this episode, Katie and David break down all the ways to use your technology for the holidays.

  • #408
    Dec 11, 2017 · 1 hr 34 min

    408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness

    We revisit the topic of emergency preparedness. Natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness, technology failures and even happy occasions. We share tips for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm.

  • #407
    Dec 3, 2017 · 1 hr 41 min

    407: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad

    Game developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done.

  • #406
    Nov 27, 2017 · 1 hr 33 min

    406: MPU+: It's Okay To Enjoy Both

    Gabe Weatherhead talks about his experiment with the iPad. We tackle listener questions on dealing with spam, scheduling appointments, hard drive best practices, finding deals, traveling with a Mac, and Katie shares her thoughts on Star Trek Discovery.

  • #405
    Nov 20, 2017 · 1 hr 36 min

    405: 2017 Geek Gift Guide

    Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.

  • #403
    Nov 5, 2017 · 1 hr 38 min

    403: Workflows with _David Smith

    App developer and business owner "Underscore" David Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.

  • #402
    Oct 30, 2017 · 1 hr 40 min

    402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack

    The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,

  • #401
    Oct 23, 2017 · 1 hr 43 min

    401: More Big Questions

    It's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover a lot ranging from our strategy for buying an iPhone X to the status of our dongles.

  • #400
    Oct 16, 2017 · 1 hr 50 min

    400: Four Things

    To celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes.

  • #399
    Oct 8, 2017 · 1 hr 53 min

    399: Workflows with Merlin Mann

    This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff".

  • #398
    Oct 2, 2017 · 1 hr 32 min

    398: Creating 60 More Mac Tips

    Brett Terpstra joins us to discuss his new eBook and video series with David Sparks - 60 Tips Volume 2 and the revision to their original 60 Tips book. We discuss the new book and the workflows they used to create it.

  • #397
    Sep 24, 2017 · 1 hr 39 min

    397: More on iOS 11 and High Sierra

    In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems.

  • #396
    Sep 17, 2017 · 1 hr 37 min

    396: Apple Announcements and iOS 11 on the iPad

    David and Katie run down Apple's September 12th announcements including the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We also begin our discussion of iOS 11 starting with the best features for iPad users.

  • #395
    Sep 10, 2017 · 1 hr 45 min

    395: MPU+: It's Called Hermes

    In this feedback episode, Katie and David cover listener questions, must-have iOS utilities, tagging, automation, and more feedback. Finally, we discuss the Apple iPhone event scheduled for September 12.

  • #394
    Sep 4, 2017 · 1 hr 41 min

    394: Workflows with Dan Moren, the Novelist

    Dan Moren drops in to chat about his experience publishing his first novel. We talk about all aspects of writing a book, including planning, writing, finding and working with a publisher and marketing his book after publication.

  • #393
    Aug 27, 2017 · 1 hr 54 min

    393: 2017 Developer Roundtable

    In this episode, prominent App developers Ken Case, Greg Scown, and Dave Teare join us to talk about the future of macOS and iOS along with a few thoughts on the software business in 2017.

  • #392
    Aug 20, 2017 · 1 hr 38 min

    392: Must-Have iOS Utilities

    Following-up on our recent episode featuring utilities for the Mac; David and Katie decide to dive deep this week into their must-have utilities for iOS.

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