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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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#290
Nov 23, 2015 · 1 hr 39 min
290: 2015 MPU Geek Gift Guide
The holidays are almost upon us, that means it's time for our annual Geek Gift Guide episode. David and Katie share some of their favorite gift ideas for the geek in your life.
#289
Nov 16, 2015 · 1 hr 34 min
289: The New Apple TV
David and Katie discuss the new Apple TV including their use, tips and tricks and thoughts on the Future of TV.
#288
Nov 12, 2015 · 1 hr 29 min
288: Traveling to the Land of Crocodiles and Alligators
David and Katie are joined by Christal Allen-Harrahill to talk about the benefits of using a virtual assistant. We follow-up on Launchers, note applications and alternatives, we share listener tips and answer questions on a variety of topics.
#287
Nov 9, 2015 · 1 hr 31 min
287: Automation and More with Brett Terpstra
Mac mad scientist, Brett Terpstra, joins David and Katie to talk about his experience working as an indie Mac Developer, new Mac automation techniques and getting started with scripting.
#286
Nov 2, 2015 · 1 hr 17 min
286: Launcher Smackdown
Katie and David take an in-depth look at currently available keyboard launchers for the Mac including Spotlight, LaunchBar, and Alfred.
#285
Oct 26, 2015 · 1 hr 39 min
285: iPhone Photography with Austin Mann
David and Katie chat with photographer Austin Mann about the iPhone as a professional camera. We also announce the sale of MPU T-Shirts.
#284
Oct 19, 2015 · 1 hr 29 min
284: Optimize Your Mac
From tweaking system settings to third party utilities, Katie and David discuss their tips for enhancing your experience and making your Mac your own. We also share details of our upcoming MPU Meet-up in Orlando next month.
#283
Oct 12, 2015 · 1 hr 37 min
283: Videos and Growing a Business with Adam Lisagor
Adam Lisagor returns to the show to chat about how his video production team has grown from working out of a spare bedroom to a large team and the challenges and opportunities this presents.
#282
Oct 8, 2015 · 1 hr 35 min
282: MPU Live: Making It Up As We Go Along
Mark Metzger joins us to chat about File Maker, we also talk about cleaning up iOS, follow-up on Office 365 and Google Docs, discuss Mac/PC hybrid setups, hear from a virtual assistant, share listener tips and Katie talks about her iPad Air 2 experience.
#281
Oct 4, 2015 · 1 hr 20 min
281: The state of Siri and Dictation on Mac and iOS
David and Katie tackle the best options for using your voice to dictate text and perform tasks on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
#280
Sep 28, 2015 · 1 hr 28 min
280: El Capitan
David and Katie discuss what to expect with Apple's latest operating system, El Capitan, their favorite new features and tips for upgrading.
#279
Sep 21, 2015 · 1 hr 21 min
279: Word Processor Smack Down
David and Katie compare the current state of word processing on the Mac and iOS.
#278
Sep 14, 2015 · 1 hr 37 min
278: iOS 9 and New Apple Hardware
In anticipation of iOS 9's release this week David and Katie discuss their experiences and favorite features of using the new OS. They also can't help a little discussion of Apple's latest announcements.
#277
Sep 10, 2015 · 1 hr 42 min
277: MPU Live: Was That A Rabbit Hole?
Victor Cajiao discussed producing great quality audio. We share listener feedback related to running Mac based small businesses, and cover questions and tips on a variety of topics including data limits, syncing, virtual assistants, & Mac-based businesses
#276
Sep 7, 2015 · 1 hr 25 min
276: Workflows with Matt Alexander
Matt Alexander joins Katie and David to discuss how a tech geek becomes and entrepreneur and uses his skills as a founder and CEO of multiple successful businesses.
#275
Aug 31, 2015 · 1 hr 16 min
275: Optimize Your iPhone and iPad
Katie and David discuss various ways you can optimize your iOS experience. From wrangling notifications to extending battery life we run through a number of tips and tricks for creating a better experience when using your iPhone or iPad.
#274
Aug 24, 2015 · 1 hr 24 min
274: When To Upgrade
David and Katie discuss upgrading Mac and iOS devices. When is the right time to upgrade your hardware, software, what are option for buying new and when can you extend the life of your existing device.
#273
Aug 17, 2015 · 1 hr 34 min
273: Workflows with Jonathan Mann
Jonathan Mann (a.k.a. Song a Day Mann) lends his musical talents to the podcast this week. Jonathan talks about working as an indie songwriter and how he creates a new song each day.
#272
Aug 10, 2015 · 1 hr 32 min
272: Mac Based Small Business
It's been several months since David went solo. He shares how he created a home-based Mac small business and his workflows for staying productive while wearing many hats.
#271
Aug 6, 2015 · 1 hr 40 min
271: MPU Live: What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen?
We talk with Kent Newsome about working in a "locked down" office; we also discuss Amazon's Echo, listener travel tips, two-factor authentication apps, OmniFocus workflows, sharing tasks, referenced photo libraries and more.

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