Mac Power Users

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Mac Power Users episodes

May 26, 2019484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro
From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback ‎Timery for Toggl on the App Store Review: Timery Improves Toggl Time Tracking in Every Way – 512 Pixels Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review – MacStories Keyboard Maestro Field Guide Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
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Karabiner - Software for macOS Quitter – Marco.org Keyboard Maestro Discourse Stephen's Daily Log Macro Home - MindNode Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software Airtable Automators #24: Airtable MPU Talk
1 hr 28 min
May 19, 2019483: Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment
Artist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.
Guest Starring:
Tiff Arment
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Tiffany Arment Tiff (@tiffanyarment) - Twitter Tiff Arment (@tiffanyarment) - Instagram photos and videos Top Four - Relay FM Make Do - Relay FM Playing for Fun - Relay FM Somehow I Manage - a Podcast from The Incomparable The Pen Addict - Relay FM Steam Nintendo Switch ‎Procreate on the App Store Doug Chiang: The Evolution of Star Wars Design - Designing Episode I Live Panel at SWCC 2019 - YouTube ‎COPIC Collection on the App Store DSLR | EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon USA Telephoto | EF 135mm f/2L USM | Canon USA Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM | Canon Online Store|Canon Online Store α7R III 35 mm Full-Frame Camera with Autofocus | ILCE-7RM3 | Sony US Digital asset management software | Adobe Bridge Use camera modes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) - Instagram photos and videos David Sparks (@macsparky) - Instagram photos and videos The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts Accidental Tech Podcast PlayingForFunFM - Twitch Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording Tiff’s Procreate Time-lapse Drawing
1 hr 32 min
May 12, 2019482: Color Me Interested
David and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Ten Year Anniversary - MPU Talk Announcing the Mac Power Users Podcast — MacSparky Moments – 512 Pixels Apple News - Apple Focused #70: Digital Decluttering, with Shahid Kamal Ahmad - Relay FM Feedbin Reeder iPad Pro - Apple TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Ulysses Upgrade #243: Fiddling Around With Folders - Relay FM The Mac is becoming more like iOS—and I think I like it | Macworld Automators WWDC Meetup Tickets, Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Automators Orange County Meetup Tickets, Fri, May 31, 2019 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite Hammer Theatre Center - Connected Live at WWDC WWDC Table Stakes — MacSparky The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels Considering the Next iPhone XR – 512 Pixels
1 hr 32 min
May 05, 2019481: Finder and Its Alternatives
At the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.
Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Macstock Conference & Expo | July 27 & 28 2019 MPU Talk AirPods - Apple Mophie wireless charging base - Apple Store Get to know the Finder on your Mac - Apple Support Finder (software) - Wikipedia About the Spatial Finder… | Ars Technica Finder Icon Pillow — Throwboy Sort items, group icons, and resize columns in the Finder on Mac - Apple Support Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels How to Use Finder Quick Actions in macOS Mojave - MacRumors How to use Stacks on your Mac - Apple Support Cocoatech – Path Finder for macOS ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS Transmit 5 Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Default Folder X HoudahSpot — Powerful File Search Tool for Mac XtraFinder add Tabs, Dual Panel, and numerous features to Mac's native Finder About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support
1 hr 35 min
April 28, 2019480: Catching up with Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off.
Sanebox: Stop drowning in email!
TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Guest Starring:
Michael Hyatt
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Your Leadership Mentor™ | Michael Hyatt Free to Focus Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM Michael's Desk Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App Epichrome Al Gore rocks multiple monitors, could stand an inbox ‎GoodNotes 5 on the App Store Full Focus Planner™ | A planner by Michael Hyatt Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana The Benefit of Pairing Digital and Analog to Manage Your Day - Michael Hyatt Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books Scrum (software development) - Wikipedia Where work happens | Slack Asynchronous stand-up meetings in Slack | Geekbot Live Streaming Pros – Create Professional LIVE Streams! Live Video Streaming Software | vMix P.I. Engineering X-keys® Computer Input Devices "The No Slogan Company" UPDESK | The Original Height Adjustable Standing Desk Power Prompter - The modern Mac Teleprompter Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook: Cal Newport: Gateway Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now - Kindle edition by Jaron Lanier. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Reeder for iOS Day One - The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS TextExpander – Communicate Smarter TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup Best Screen Capture Software for Windows & Mac | Snagit | TechSmith The best team password manager | 1Password Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Michael Hyatt (@michaelhyatt) • Instagram photos and videos
1 hr 37 min
April 21, 2019479: 100,000 Subscribers, with Rene Ritchie
Over a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.
Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.
Guest Starring:
Rene Ritchie
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) | Twitter Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) • Instagram Rene Ritchie - YouTube iMore | Learn more. Be more. TripMode - Your mobile data savior Apple Watch Series 4 Bands - Apple Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support LUMIX GH5 4K Mirrorless ILC Camera Body ‎Teleprompt+ 3 on the App Store PR 40 - Heil Sound USBPre 2 iZotope RX 7 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software Final Cut Pro X - Apple Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts The official site of Philips Hue | Meethue.com The 5-inch Touchscreen You Can See Outside
1 hr 34 min
April 14, 2019478: Journaling with Day One
Journaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Day One Focused - Relay FM 5by5 | Back to Work #23: Failure is ALWAYS an Option Rhodia Webnotebooks Stephen's "Daily Log" PDF Form ‎GoodNotes 5 on the App Store The Pen Addict - Relay FM Day One journal creator Paul Mayne: 'expressing things without filters is liberating' - The Verge Field Notes Notebooks Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “RIP, 2018.” Why I Use Paper Notebooks in 2018 - 512 Pixels on YouTube ‎Day One Journal on the App Store ‎Day One on the Mac App Store Day One Journal - Apps on Google Play Day One Pricing & Features Guide | Day One Help End-to-End Encryption FAQ | Day One Help Book Printing | Day One Help Do more with Day One - IFTTT Automators #14: Automated Journaling - Relay FM Day One in Depth — The most detailed guide to Day One available today Browser Extension - Day One Free Online Journal & Diary | Journey.Cloud Momento — the smart private journaling app for iPhone. Dyrii - Write your life story! Dan Schimpf Software - MacJournal 7 Gaffer Tape - Amazon.com
1 hr 29 min
April 07, 2019477: Mobile Music and Production with Jakob Haq
Jakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Bombas: The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off.
Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99.
Guest Starring:
Jakob Haq
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Jakob Haq (@Foonastudio5) | Twitter Jakob Haq - YouTube Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™ My Passport Wireless Pro - Portable Hard Drive | WD Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader — Apple - Apple Accessory Not Supported | Top 5 Reasons why this happens and how to Fix | haQ attaQ 314 - YouTube ‎LumaFusion on the App Store ‎Adobe Premiere Rush CC on the App Store LumaFusion Video FX Animation Tutorial │ haQ attaQ 206 - YouTube ‎Groovebox on the App Store ‎SpaceCraft Granular Synth on the App Store ‎Koala Sampler on the App Store ‎Model 15 on the App Store ‎Minimoog Model D on the App Store DI.FM - addictive electronic music Jakob Haq (@jakob_haq) • Instagram photos and videos Jakob "haq attaq" Haq - Home | Facebook Jakob Haq
1 hr 18 min
March 31, 2019476: Exploring the Mac App Store
Stephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
Gazelle: Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
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.
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Links and Show Notes: Our First Mac App Store Apps:
Twitterrific
Twitter
Evernote
TextWrangler
Swackett
Kindle
The Incident
QuickCursor
Flare
Our Most Expensive Mac App Store Apps:
Final Cut Pro
Logic Pro X
Pixelmator Pro
Affinity Photo
Affinity Designer
Some of Our Currently-Used Mac App Store Apps:
Copied
Tweetbot
Screens
Mactracker
Carrot Weather
Tapes
WiFi Explorer
DaisyDisk
Soulver
Pixelmator
Paprika Recipe Manager
MindNode
Fantastical
OmniPlan
iBooks Author
Day One
xScope
iOS Apps We Want on the Mac:
Ferrite
Overcast
Carrot Weather
Todoist
RCT Classic
LiquidText
Mac Startup Sounds Featured:
Macintosh II
Macintosh LC
Macintosh Quadra
PCI-based Macintoshes
"Modern" PCI-based Macintoshes
Mac Startup Sounds Featured:
Macintosh II
Macintosh LC
Macintosh Quadra
Macintosh Power Mac 6100
Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Dog Tags from Panther Launch Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Business Models and Monetization - App Store - Apple Developer Upgrades for Omni apps purchased via the Mac App Store - Support - The Omni Group Every Mac Startup & Crash Chime - YouTube Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite ‎Transmit 5 on the Mac App Store The Mac App Store welcomes Office 365 - Apple BBEdit 12.6 Introduces App Sandboxing Ahead of Planned Mac App Store Launch - MacRumors Apple News - Apple Apple Card - Apple Apple Arcade - Apple Apple TV App - Apple Apple TV+ - Apple
1 hr 43 min
March 24, 2019475: Something Smells Funny
The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
The Omni Group: We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
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.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback iPad Air - Apple iPad mini - Apple iMac gets a 2x performance boost - Apple Amazon.com: Samsung 860 EVO SSD OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini iPad Air - Apple iPad mini - Apple ‎FE File Explorer Pro on the App Store Documents by Readdle LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple Cloud Sync | Synology Inc. Home – Dropbox Paper Quip Airtable Evernote Reconsidering Evernote in 2019 – MacStories Rob on Twitter on the Apple Watch Amazon.com: Neumann KMS 105 MT Condenser Microphone Amazon.com: Rode VideoMic Pro+ On Time Tracking – 512 Pixels Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App Timing: the best automatic Mac time tracker for productive professionals and freelancers Focused - Relay FM Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone MixPre-6 Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS A week of podcasting with only an iPad Pro - Six Colors The Gear I Use – 512 Pixels MacSparky: Gear
1 hr 37 min

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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…