Mac Power Users

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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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#331
Jul 17, 2016 · 1 hr 39 min
331: Stephen Hackett: Collector of Macs
Mac user, collector, and … yes … YouTuber Stephen Hackett joins in to explain essential cloud-based services used to run the Relay Network, his growing collection of Macs, and his photo and video workflows.
#330
Jul 11, 2016 · 1 hr 45 min
330: I'm not familiar with "Wookieepedia"
Ruben shares how he uses his MPU workflows on his work PC, we discuss merging Apple IDs, cleaning up after being scammed, follow-up on iOS photography, family tech support and listeners share their tips and tricks.
#329
Jul 3, 2016 · 1 hr 35 min
329: Special Event Tech
Katie and David talk through the tech required to plan and put on a special event. Topics including project planning, audio and photo slideshow workflows, and websites and social media.
#328
Jun 27, 2016 · 1 hr 36 min
328: iOS Email
David and Katie go back to email specifically to discuss the state of iOS email clients, the various email apps they've used, what they like, what works, what doesn't and how they're managing email on iOS.
#327
Jun 19, 2016 · 1 hr 26 min
327: Family Tech Support
Mac Power Users are often the family tech guru. In this episode, Katie and David walk you through helping family members buy, setup, and maintain their Apple hardware. They also include their lists of 10 things for Macs, iPads, and iPhones.
#326
Jun 14, 2016 · 2 hr 3 min
326: WWDC 2016 Special
In this special edition of Mac Power Users, David and Katie discuss the announcements from Apple's World Wide Developer Conference including watchOS 3, tvOS, macOS and iOS 10.
#325
Jun 9, 2016 · 1 hr 42 min
325: The Third Rail
Jerrod Maruyama talks about using his Mac for digital illustration, we follow-up on Hazel workflows and Apple Notes, discuss uses for the Apple Pencil, give an update on personal finance software and listeners share their tips and tricks
#324
Jun 6, 2016 · 1 hr 45 min
324: iPhone Photography with Jeff Carlson
Jeff Carlson returns to discuss iPhone photography and why so many people are ditching their cameras to go iPhone only. We discuss tips for taking the best shots with your iPhone and third party apps and gear to enhance your photos.
#323
May 29, 2016 · 1 hr 42 min
323: Clayton Morris Talks Tech
This week Fox broadcaster Clayton Morris returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about the technology he's most excited about.
#322
May 23, 2016 · 1 hr 35 min
322: Cleaning Up with Hazel
David and Katie dive deep on Mac automation assistant Hazel, discuss how to get started and ideas for file and document based automation and give ideas of how they're using the program. David also announces a new MacSparky Video Field Guide.
#321
May 15, 2016 · 1 hr 43 min
321: Geeking Out with TJ Luoma
Geek, preacher, and all-around-nice-guy TJ Luoma joins us to talk about using an off-site Mac mini, rolling your own offsite backup, workflows for preachers, and TJ's new secret project that will update your Mac software for you.
#320
May 12, 2016 · 1 hr 34 min
320: Always Good Advice
David and Katie share listener tips and feedback on a variety of topics including backup workflows, securing your technology and menu bar applications. We also answer listener questions and follow-up on the 9.7" iPad Pro.
#319
May 9, 2016 · 1 hr 42 min
319: Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos
Harvard PhD candidate, lecturer, and geek of the first order Teddy Svoronos talks about the innovative ways he's using Keynote and video to teach and his workflows for tracking research and big writing projects.
#318
May 2, 2016 · 1 hr 40 min
318: Backing Up
David and Katie revisit the important topic of backup. We dive deep on the various options for Mac and iOS, discuss the different types of backups and explain how to build a comprehensive backup strategy.
#317
Apr 24, 2016 · 1 hr 40 min
317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads
Myke Hurley returns to the podcast to talk about how he's increasingly using his iPad Pro(s) to get work done and his workflows for running the business end of the Relay FM podcast network.
#316
Apr 17, 2016 · 1 hr 29 min
316: Locking Down Your Technology
David and Katie run down options for securing your tech and staying safe online. We cover securing your iOS devices and Macs as well as discuss best practices for passwords, email, web browsing and locking down your online profiles.
#315
Apr 11, 2016 · 1 hr 33 min
315: Best of the Menu Bar
In this week's episode, David and Katie cover some of their favorite Mac menubar apps and Mac today view widgets.
#314
Apr 7, 2016 · 1 hr 34 min
314: Trials and Tribulations of Katie's iPad
David and Katie chat with Joe Buhlig about task review. We also discussMac malware and scams, follow-up with listener feedback on our notes and contacts show and share listener tips and tricks. We also discuss the 9.7" iPad Pro and Fantastical 2.2
#313
Apr 4, 2016 · 1 hr 43 min
313: Update on iPad and Education
David and Katie are joined by Fraser Speirs to discuss the current state of iPad and education, and evaluate the 9.7" iPad Pro vs the iPad Air 2.
#312
Mar 27, 2016 · 1 hr 35 min
312: Notes Shootout
Katie and David their note-taking workflows on Mac and iOS and the different options available, including plain text, Apple Notes, Evernote, OneNote and others.

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