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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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  • #49
    May 7, 2011 · 1 hr 9 min

    49: Mac Maintenance

    Katie and David dive deep on Mac maintenance issues, practices, and and tools.

  • #48
    Apr 24, 2011 · 59 min

    48: GoodReader

    GoodReader is the iOS App that adds a file management system, open virtually any type of file and read and annotate PDF documents. David and Katie share how they use this app in their workflows and how it adds functionality to iOS devices.

  • #47
    Apr 10, 2011 · 1 hr 28 min

    47: Dropbox Awesomeness

    David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss all that is awesome about Dropbox. The trio discuss how to use Dropbox to share files across multiple computers and iDevices as well as dive into geekier uses for the service.

  • #46
    Mar 27, 2011 · 2 hr 26 min

    46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II

    David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects.

  • #45
    Mar 13, 2011 · 1 hr 20 min

    45: Finding Files and Tagging

    Katie and David, joined by Mac mad scientist Brett Terpstra,  cover the many ways to organize and find files on your Mac. This show includes tips on tagging, spotlight, naming conventions and more.

  • #43
    Feb 13, 2011 · 46 min

    43: Back to Backup (Live from Macworld 2011)

    This episode was recorded live on the <a href="http://www.macworldexpo.com/">Macworld Expo</a> show floor. In it, David and Katie go back to backup and talk about their favorite strategies and tactics for backing up your Mac.

  • #42
    Jan 22, 2011 · 1 hr 18 min

    42: Contacts and Calendars

    In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices.

  • #41
    Jan 9, 2011 · 1 hr

    41: Writing “Mac at Work”

    In this episode David and Katie talk about David’s book, Mac at Work. David explains how he bumbled his way through the publishing process and the tools he used to write the book.

  • #40
    Dec 26, 2010 · 1 hr 24 min

    40: Choosing The Right Mac

    In this episode Katie and David discuss the differences among the Apple computers to help listeners choose the right Mac for themselves or when assisting others. We discuss buying a laptop vs desktop, power vs price and upgrade and expansion options.

  • #39
    Dec 12, 2010 · 1 hr 9 min

    39: Workflows with Paul Kent and Macworld 2011

    In this episode, Katie and David interview IDG executive Paul Kent about how he uses Apple technology to organize and run the Macworld Conference and Expo. Paul also previews some of developments surrounding Macworld 2011.

  • #38
    Nov 28, 2010 · 1 hr 27 min

    38: iTunes Intensive

    In this episode, Katie and David dig deep on iTunes including Library management, playlists, sharing, and network attached storage.

  • #37
    Nov 14, 2010 · 1 hr 7 min

    37: Markdown and MultiMarkdown

    Katie and David tackle the use of Markdown and MultiMarkdown to write for the Web and more. This episode also includes an interview with Fletcher Penney, author of MultiMarkdown.

  • #36
    Oct 24, 2010 · 1 hr 19 min

    36: Traveling with the iPad

    In this episode Katie and David talk about their recent travels with the iPad and discuss when the iPad can serve as a notebook replacement and when it can't. We'll share some of our favorite apps for getting things done one the road and our workflows for

  • #34
    Sep 20, 2010 · 1 hr 22 min

    34: Keynote

    In this episode, David and Katie talk about Keynote and share their presentation mojo.

  • #32
    Aug 8, 2010 · 1 hr 16 min

    32: Pictures and Your Mac

    Just in time for summer vacation Katie and David talk about storing, organizing and managing photos on your Mac.

  • #31
    Jul 25, 2010 · 1 hr 2 min

    31: Speaking to Your Mac

    David and Katie talk about speech recognition software for the Mac, focusing on the powerful dictation applications MacSpeech Dictate and MacSpeech Scribe.

  • #30
    Jul 12, 2010 · 1 hr 32 min

    30: Mac Gadgetier

    In this episode, Katie and David cover some of their favorite Mac related gadgets.

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