Mac Power Users

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Mac Power Users episodes

June 11, 2018434: PDF Workflows
Katie and David talk about the state of PDFs in 2018, how the PDF format has evolved, and best practices for creating, naming, managing and working with PDFs.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping.
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.
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 PDF/A - Wikipedia Paperless — MacSparky Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 The Best All-in-One Printer for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter Scanbot Pro: Scanner App & Fax on the App Store Scanner Pro on the App Store iOS 11: How to scan documents with the Notes app | 9to5Mac Credit Freeze Guide Fixing the Print to PDF Trick for High Sierra — MacSparky Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky How to print Mail messages to PDF with 3D Touch on iPhone | iMore PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | PDF Expert macOS Sierra: Rename files, folders, and disks Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software PDF Editor - PDFpen - Edit PDF Files | Smile Software PDFpen Scan+ with OCR, PDF text export on the App Store PDF Expert by Readdle on the App Store iAnnotate 4 — PDFs & more on the App Store GoodReader on the App Store LiquidText PDF Reader on the App Store forScore on the App Store PDFpen 3 – PDF Editor on the App Store Apple Pencil - Apple
1 hr 27 min
June 05, 2018433: WWDC 2018
David and Katie share their thoughts on WWDC 2018 including thoughts on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS and watchOS 5
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
StoryWorth: A new way to bring the family together.
Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - WWDC Keynote, June 2018 - Apple iOS 12 Preview - Apple macOS - Mojave Preview - Apple watchOS 5 Preview - Apple Apple TV 4K - Apple Connected at the Keynote The small details of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, and more - Six Colors iOS 12: The MacStories Overview – MacStories macOS Mojave: The MacStories Overview – MacStories watchOS 5: The MacStories Overview – MacStories macOS 10.14 Mojave System Requirements – 512 Pixels
1 hr 30 min
May 28, 2018432: MPU+: Walking Down The Hallway On The Internet
David and Katie share what's on their minds this month including the end of the Airport Era, David's thoughts on the state of Notes apps including Bear and Apple Notes, surviving a house fire, thoughts on the iPhone X, Refurbs, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app
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Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership How to Choose the Best Mesh Wireless System For Your Home - The Mac Observer Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons) Amazon.com: Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Evernote nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Notes App: The Ultimate Guide | iMore Ulysses Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Amazon.com: Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Portable External Hard Drive Mac Power Users #408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness - Relay FM Amazon.com: RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand iPhone Field Guide, Version 1.1 — MacSparky Mail Act-On Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock 42mm Black Sport Loop - Regular - Apple PG Music - Band-in-a-Box for Mac
1 hr 42 min
May 21, 2018431: Mac Maintenance
Katie and David discuss best practices for keeping your Mac healthy including Mac maintenance tips, diagnosing common problems, getting rid of unnecessary files, maintenance utilities, and care tips.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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.
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #49: Mac Maintenance - Relay FM iStat Menus Bartender 3 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky What is Console on macOS Sierra and why should you care? | iMore How to use Activity Monitor on your Mac - Apple Support How to remove startup programs in macOS Sierra and earlier OS X? How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support How to use Optimized Storage on the Mac | iMore CleanMyMac 3 Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Setapp | A suite of Mac apps for all tasks DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac OmniDiskSweeper and OmniWeb - The Omni Group Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more Titanium Software - OnyX Cocktail - A perfect mixture for macOS Malwarebytes for Mac—Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes Amazon.com: iKlear iPod Cleaning Kit For All Apple Products About macOS Recovery - Apple Support DiskWarrior 5 TimeMachineEditor Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled Amphetamine on the Mac App Store How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky
The iPhone Field Guide 1.1 is now out. Also, the PDF version is now available.
YouTube - Oscar trash extension
1 hr 37 min
May 14, 2018430: Catching up with Marco Arment
Marco Arment Returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of the Mac, the iMac Pro, Apple's laptops, Overcast, privacy, digital cameras 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.
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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:
Marco Arment
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Marco.org Marco Arment (@marcoarment) | Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM Mac Power Users #99: Workflows with Marco Arment - Relay FM Overcast 4.2: The privacy update – Marco.org Overcast versus Apple Podcasts — MacSparky Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD iStat Menus The best laptop ever made – Marco.org Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org Amazon.com : Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Amazon.com : Sony a7R III 42.4MP Full-frame Camera Soulver | Acqualia Tower - The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows Cloud Backup for Mac and Windows | Encrypted Online Backup | Arq Backup
1 hr 40 min
May 07, 2018429: iWork Deep Dive
With the recent updates to iWork we thought it time to dive deep. We share the best uses for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. We discuss the pros and cons of the apps, collaboration, and try to tackle the question - can you get by with iWork alone?
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’.
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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 Microsoft Office Pricing Pages - Apple Numbers - Apple Keynote - Apple iTunes Card Deals (@itunescarddeals) | Twitter About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support Buy Apple Pencil - Apple
1 hr 37 min
April 30, 2018428: MPU+: The Bedroom Episode
This month on MPU+ David and Katie spend some time discussing bedroom tech, including what's on our nightstands and sleep tracking. We also discuss David's new backup strategy, Drafts 5, Returning a Lost iPhone, Apple's Education Event, and follow-up on Katie's lightning strike.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Setapp, from Macpaw: More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Echo Spot David's Viozon iPad Stand
The trick is turning your iPad into portrait mode and then writing your butt off.
Kindle Oasis
They've come a long way since generation 1.
AutoSleep Logitech Base
You too can spend $100 to slowly charge your iPad Pro.
Apps - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David's Anker Charger Amazon.com: Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand David's Logitech K760 Keyboard Seagate 5 TB USB Power Drives
David's collecting them like baseball cards.
The MacCast with Adam Christianson iCloud: What is iCloud Notes? Synology Inc. The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Sleep Cycle alarm clock Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts PiPifier for iPad Expands Picture in Picture Support to More Safari Videos – MacStories Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector Amazon.com: APC PNET1GB ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector for 100/1000 Base Overlay Contact Information On Wallpaper LiveUseful on the App Store GrayKey iPhone unlocker poses serious security concerns - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs Set up your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone - Apple Support Amazon.com: iPhone X Case, ESR Slim Clear Soft TPU Cover Amazon.com: Belkin 6-Outlet SurgeMaster Wall-Mount Surge Protector 38mm Saddle Brown Classic Buckle - Apple 38mm White Sport Band - Apple Overlay Contact Information on Wallpaper | Rosemary Orchard
1 hr 31 min
April 23, 2018427: Creating the iPhone Field Guide
David has written a new book - the iPhone Field Guide. In this episode, we discuss his latest project, the process of creating a multimedia book, the state of iBooks Author and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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!
Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code MPU.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky iBooks Author - Apple Pages - Apple Ulysses Trello Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics — MacSparky Home - MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM From brainstorm to outline: Why I use OPML | Macworld Pages, iBooks Author, and eBooks creation: Everything you need to know | iMore Create a book in Pages - Apple Support Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images, Vectors, Footage | Depositphotos
1 hr 30 min
April 15, 2018426: Workflows with Andy Ihnatko
Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Get 3 months free.
Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping.
Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
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.
Guest Starring:
Andy Ihnatko
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Andy Ihnatko's Celestial Waste of Bandwidth – The blog of Andy Ihnatko, intermittently-beloved technology journalist. Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter X10 (industry standard) - Wikipedia iOS - Home - Apple Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue HomePod - Apple Amazon Echo Andy's Eve Mac mini - Apple Can you fix an iPad that went through a wood chipper Dropbox SuperDuper! Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices Scrivener | Literature & Latte Ulysses The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - YouTube iPad Pro - Apple Andy's iPad Keyboard Apple Pencil - Apple Logitech Crayon Digital iPad Pencil for Students - en-us Take and edit Live Photos - Apple Support Andy's Camera Moment: Gear and Travel Company for Mobile Photography | Moment Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits Arduino - Home
1 hr 49 min
April 09, 2018425: Web Browsers
David and Katie dive into the topic of browsers. The browsers we use on Mac and iOS, reasons to look at third-party browsers vs staying with Safari, tweaking your settings, our favorite add-ons and companions services and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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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 Please Review: Mac Power Users macOS - Safari - Apple How to start using Safari on Mac | iMore Pin frequently visited websites in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Safari for Mac: Keep a reading list in Safari Apple - Safari - Safari Extensions Gallery Instapaper DuckDuckGo Search Engine Chrome Web Store - Extensions Chrome Web Browser Download Firefox — Free Web Browser Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS Opera iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store Google Chrome on the App Store Dolphin Web Browser for iPad on the App Store 1Password Grammarly Ghostery Makes the Web Cleaner, Faster and Safer! Adblock Plus - Surf the web without annoying ads! Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote Downie on Setapp | Ultimate YouTube video downloader My Feed | Honey Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com Facebook Container Extension: Take control of how you’re being tracked | The Firefox Frontier Amazon Assistant 1Blocker on the App Store The Super Simple VPN You Can Trust | Encrypt.me eero Plus: Worry Free Wifi Security | eero
1 hr 34 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…