Mac Power Users

By Relay

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 Hac... more

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How many episodes does Mac Power Users have?

The podcast currently has 828 episodes available.

Mac Power Users episodes:

November 26, 2018458: MPU+: There's Something You Didn't Tell Me
Katie has a big announcement, David has a new Field Guide, we both have new iPads, we also discuss the new MacBook Airs, Apple’s pricing, our daily routines, and answer listener questions.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership All Good Things - Announcements - MPU Talk Gift Wrap Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Anker Powerline USB-C to USB A Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray] Daring Fireball: Third-Party USB-C to Lightning Cables Might Come in Mid-2019 (Which Is Good, Because I Still Don’t Think iPhone Is Ever Going to Switch to USB-C) Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable Smart Keyboard - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen - YouTube Mac Power Users #456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Relay FM Mac Power Users 456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Episodes - MPU Talk How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week Generac Power Systems - Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Home Generators for Sale Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges
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1h 26min
November 19, 2018457: 2018 Geek Gift Guide
It's time for our annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. David and Katie run down their favorite gift picks for the year as well as what's on their own holiday wish lists.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
Links and Show Notes:
Apologies for the missing chapter markers on this episode - they'll return next week!
Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit HomePod - Apple PowerPic | Twelve South Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Instant Pot Recipe Collection: Simple and Delicious Pressure Cooker Family Favorites for Beginners and Experienced Cooks ‎Instant Pot on the App Store Anker Powerline USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger Sutter Tech Sling Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray] Star Trek: Discovery, Season 1 on iTunes Rachio 3 WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller Magnetized Apple TV Remote TOPGREENER Occupancy Sensor Switch Topgreener USB Outlet with USB Type A and Type C Charging Ports RelaxedLeather iPhone Case | Twelve South LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock Ring Video Doorbell Pro Ring Floodlight Camera Motion-Activated HD Security Cam TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger, ULTRA COMPACT Skiva Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Cable Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor The Kindle Paperwhite Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill Viozon ipad Pro Stand The Best Digital Photo Frame: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company Binboll Survival Whistle Bamboo Travel Utensils Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital App Camp For Girls American Red Cross | Help Those Affected by Disasters
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1h 35min
November 12, 2018456: Workflows with Laura McClellan
Katie and David chat with Laura McClellan of The Productive Woman Podcast to discuss her prospectives on productivity, finding and using the right virtual assistant, creating a community around her podcast, routines, habits, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.* 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Guest Starring:
Laura McClellan
Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments The Productive Woman - an award-nominated podcast about productivity for busy women Laura McClellan (@LauraMcMom) | Twitter PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | Free Trial | PDF Expert Organize Your Notes with Evernote Notability by Ginger Labs Editorial for iOS The Omni Group OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing - Zoom BizChix.com | Encourages, educates, and promotes women entrepreneurs. Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM): Hal Elrod, Robert Kiyosaki: 8601404386732: Amazon.com: Books My Morning Routine - Inspiring Morning Routines TextExpander | Communicate Smarter The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services The World's Best Screen Capture Software | Snagit | TechSmith New tab page extension for Google Chrome and Firefox - Speed Dial 2
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1h 34min
November 05, 2018455: Apple October 2018 Event
Katie and David discuss Apple's October 2018 event, the MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad Pro and their purchases.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’.
PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacBook Air - Apple Mac mini - Apple iPad Pro - Apple Apple Events - Keynote October 2018 - Apple The New 11″ and 12.9″ iPad Pros: My First Impressions and Hands-On – MacStories October 30 Roundup: All the Little Things – MacStories Brooklyn event impressions: The iPad Pro is a computer - Six Colors Brooklyn event impressions: Love for the Mac - Six Colors Apple event day roundup: the news you might have missed - Six Colors
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1h 26min
October 29, 2018454: MPU+: Did You Just Fall Down?
Katie shares the end of her MacBook Pro saga and AppleCare Experience, David plays with his widget screen, moving out of Evernote, finding more uses for Keyboard Maestro, upcoming Apple Event, packing apps, our favorite non-tech podcasts, and listener feedback.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen — MacSparky How To Export Your Data Out Of Evernote Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Customizing the Infograph face on Apple Watch Series 4 - 9to5Mac What packing list app do you use? - Software - MPU Talk Revisionist History Podcast Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast Slow Burn: Leon Neyfakh’s podcast on Watergate, Bill Clinton's impeachment, and more. HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself, hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei Serial: Season Three Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Make Me Smart REWORK podcast Lead to Win™ Podcast - Michael Hyatt Audio Dharma - Welcome to Audio Dharma The West Wing Weekly Relocating Folders – Noodlesoft Amazon.com: in-Line Coaxial Surge Protector Anchor Pro | ElevationLab
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1h 36min
October 22, 2018453: 30 Under $30
David and Katie run down 30 of their favorite apps and services under $30.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.
TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Overcast Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Airplay to HomePod using Shortcuts! : HomePod Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Airtable Screens for Mac and iOS Home - MindNode ‎Home Design 3D on the App Store Deliveries 3.1 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud Filmic Pro Mobile Video ‎AdBlock for Safari on the Mac App Store LiquidText 1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac PowerOne: a different kind of calculator Moom · Many Tricks ToothFairy: AirPods and Bluetooth utility for Mac REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's | REI Co-op
That's right. David talked about his pants.
Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen - YouTube
See how David went off the deep end with his home screen.
Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. SuperDuper! ‎Gladys on the App Store Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports & GPS Navigation App by Waze Aptonic - Dropzone 3 Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad PopClip for Mac Scanner App for iPhone and iPad | Best Scanning App | Scanner Pro HoudahSpot — Powerful File Search Tool for Mac Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support Alto's Odyssey – out now for iOS Confidant Hardcover Notebook • Baron Fig
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1h 33min
October 15, 2018452: 2018 Developer Roundtable
Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile, and Dave Teare of Agile Bits join David and Katie to talk about the state of development for Mac and iOS and life as an Apple Developer.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Guest Starring:
Dave Teare, Greg Scown, and Ken Case
Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Ken Case (@kcase) | Twitter Greg Scown (@macgreg) | Twitter Dave Teare (@dteare) | Twitter Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined Scriptable Scriptable Micro.blog Matthew Cassinelli - YouTube Create a new fiddle - JSFiddle Automators #6: Automating iOS with Matthew Cassinelli - Relay FM
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1h 28min
October 08, 2018451: Task Management Strategies
David and Katie revisit the topic of task management. We talk about digital task managers, our history managing tasks, various tiers of task management from simplified to advanced, systems for digitally managing our tasks and how to keep it all together.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase
TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: David Allen OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Welcome to Reminders on Mac - Apple Support Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Scotty tells us how he keeps his reputation as a miracle worker - YouTube
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1h 28min
October 01, 2018450: MPU+:I'm a Big Phone Guy
This month in MPU+ we chat about David's new phone, Katie's broken Mac, iOS 12 follow-up, Siri Shortcuts, transitioning from Dropbox to iCloud, David's laptop replacement and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Handy: The most reliable name in house cleaning.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sparky's 5 Minute Review of the iPhone Xs Max - YouTube
David can't stop using Memoji. Never!
OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Apple - Joint Venture Use 1Password to fill and save on your iPhone and iPad Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports & GPS Navigation App by Waze How to Trigger IFTTT Applets with iOS 12’s New Shortcuts App and Siri – MacStories CARROT Weather for iOS and Android How to understand the amazing new battery info in iOS 12 | Cult of Mac Tim Cook opens up about what's next for Apple, live on 'GMA' Video - ABC News Moom · Many Tricks Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast — MacSparky
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1h 35min
September 24, 2018449: macOS Mojave
David and Katie talk about Apple's latest operating system, macOS Mojave. We discuss the state of the Mac, yearly release cycles, what we like, what we don't, new features for productivity and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Molekule: The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Use mpu for $75 off.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link.
Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Draft Table for iPad
David's favorite iPad stand.
Learn.MacSparky
So many videos ... so little time.
The Siri Shortcuts Field Guide
3+ hours of Siri Shortcuts goodness.
Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes macOS Mojave - Apple
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1h 32min

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