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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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  • #230
    Dec 15, 2014 · 1 hr 42 min

    230: The Power of PDFs

    David and Katie discuss the power of PDFs with Ernie Svenson (aka "Ernie the attorney). Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #229
    Dec 11, 2014 · 1 hr 46 min

    229: MPU Live: I don't do the Costanza thing

    David and Katie touch base with Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server under Yosemite, we follow-up on iOS Apps, Email and answer listener questions about NAS, home media center, preserving family memories and more

  • #228
    Dec 8, 2014 · 1 hr 33 min

    228: Rocket Science with Skip Owens

    David and Katie chat with NASA Scientist Skip Owens about how he uses his Mac to put rovers on Mars. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #227
    Dec 1, 2014 · 1 hr 27 min

    227: Our iPhone Home Screens

    David and Katie share the apps they currently have on their iPhone home screens and why.

  • #226
    Nov 23, 2014 · 1 hr 38 min

    226: Workflows with Manton Reece

    David and Katie list down with developer Manton Reece to talk about creating Mac and iOS apps, Twitter and App.net, collaborating with others and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #225
    Nov 16, 2014 · 1 hr 33 min

    225: 2014 Geek Holiday Gift Guide

    David and Katie share the items on their wish lists as well as thoughts for gifts for the geek in your life in their Annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide.

  • #224
    Nov 9, 2014 · 1 hr 41 min

    224: The Email Problem

    David and Katie once again tackle the ongoing problem of email including tips for how to manage an overflowing email inbox. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #223
    Nov 6, 2014 · 1 hr 35 min

    223: MPU Live: It's So Choice...

    David and Katie chat with Mike Rhode about his new book, the Sketchnote Workbook. David talks about his latest purchase. We also follow-up on a number of topics including academic workflows, goal setting security and share listener tips and answer questio

  • #222
    Nov 3, 2014 · 1 hr 32 min

    222: Workflows with Myke Hurley

    David and Katie sit down with Myke Hurley of Relay FM to discuss his new podcast network, the tools he uses for creating his podcast, juggling multiple jobs and why he finally decided to go full-time with Relay FM.

  • #221
    Oct 27, 2014 · 1 hr 37 min

    221: Academic Workflows with Aleh Cherp

    David and Katie talk academic workflows with Professor Aleh Cherp about the tools he uses for scholarly research, writing and teaching. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #220
    Oct 20, 2014 · 1 hr 37 min

    220: Yosemite

    David and Katie talk about the new features of OS X Yosemite and getting ready for the update.

  • #219
    Oct 13, 2014 · 1 hr 26 min

    219: Getting Things Done with David Allen

    David and Katie are joined by special guest David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, to talk talk about the GTD method and how GTD works in the digital age. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #218
    Oct 8, 2014 · 1 hr 35 min

    218: MPU Live: A Festival of Skeuomorphism

    We're joined by Luke Soules of iFixit to talk about iPhone 6 repairability and follow-up on our own experiences with the iPhone and iOS 8. We also discuss security concerns and FileVault, review listener feedback and workflows in education and review tips

  • #217
    Oct 6, 2014 · 1 hr 43 min

    217: iOS Automation with Federico Viticci

    Federico Viticci of MacStories joins us to talk about the state of automation with the new enhancements of iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #216
    Sep 29, 2014 · 1 hr 16 min

    216: iOS 8 Developer Roundtable

    David and Katie are joined by some premiere developers to developers including Dave Teare of 1Password, Ken Case of OmniGroup and Greg Scown of Smile. We discuss the processes of developing for iOS 8, new iPhones and more.

  • #215
    Sep 22, 2014 · 1 hr 42 min

    215: iOS 8

    David and Katie talk about the changes and enhancements to iOS 8. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #214
    Sep 14, 2014 · 1 hr 32 min

    214: Tech in Education

    David and Katie discuss the use of technology in education including apps and workflows for both the student and teacher. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

  • #213
    Sep 11, 2014 · 1 hr 34 min

    213: MPU Live: Taking Obsequiousness to New Unplumbed Depths

    Mike Rogers, a K-8 Principal, joins us to discuss his technology workflows and their school's new iPad program, we cover lots of Task Management follow-up, listeners share their favorite tips for presentations, and Katie and David answer listener question

  • #212
    Sep 7, 2014 · 1 hr 49 min

    212: Networking

    Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss creating and maintaining a network, how to design, setup and configure a network and tips for optimizing and troubleshooting.

  • #211
    Aug 31, 2014 · 1 hr 34 min

    211: Workflows with Guy English

    David and Katie are joined by Guy English to talk about a career in Mac and IOS development, creating a beloved conference and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

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