December 24, 2013

170: 2014 Tech Resolutions

1 hour 18 minutes

David and Katie discuss some of their tech resolutions for 2014 including better utilizing network attached storage, less "fiddley" writing and more.

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Links and Show Notes:

Links for this episode:

Email Field Guide — MacSparky
Network-attached storage - Wikipedia
Drobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage
Synology - Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Apple – iTunes
Plex
One window into all your personal media. No matter where you are.

ChronoSync
With ChronoSync, you can synchronize, backup, and create bootable backups.

Mac Backup Software - Carbon Copy Cloner

Installing CrashPlan on a Drobo 5N — KatieFloyd.me

Backing up and Drobo — KatieFloyd.me

CrashPlan Backup Software

Amazon.com: Drobo 5N

Online Backup & Data Backup Software | Backblaze

Apple - Mac - AirPort Time Capsule

Dropbox

Your Own Unlimited Private Cloud. No Monthly Fees. | Transporter

1Password

iThoughtsHD
iThoughtsHD brings mind mapping to the iPad

MindNode
MindNode makes mind mapping easy.

Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software
Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents.

Byword
Simple and efficient text editing for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Ulysses III
Ulysses III is a brand-new writers’ environment built around a revolutionary text engine. It combines the very best concepts of minimal markup with the power, beauty and simplicity of OS X.

Apple - Pages for Mac

Microsoft Office for Mac | Office For Mac

iPad at Work — MacSparky

Apple - iPad Air

Apple - iPad mini with Retina display

Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci
David and Katie are joined by Federico Viticci of Macstories.net to talk about writing on the iPad and the newest text editor with built in automation functions, Editorial.

MPU: 093 Education Workflows with Fraser Speirs
Fraser Speirs joins Katie and David to talk about his experiences setting up a one-to-one iPad program at this school, Apple technology in eduction and his own personal workflows.

Mac Power Users 163: Fraser Speirs Returns
Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school’s one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini.

Instapaper

Paperless — MacSparky

MPU 085: Paperless
David and Katie talk about David’s Paperless book and the best tools and software to go paperless with your Mac and iOS devices.

Technical Difficulties - Home
Like a normal tech podcast, but broken.

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Scanners

Noodlesoft | Hazel
Hazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create.

Optical character recognition - Wikipedia

Evernote

Mac Power Users 118: 2013 Resolutions
David and Katie talk about some great geek resolutions including a tech security audit, using an electronic diary, geek estate planning, locking down social networks, offsite backup, and creating something amazing with an iLife app. David also gets to use the word Neuroplasticity and explain why that makes him happy.

The New 1Password Emergency Kit — Productivityist

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