Mac Power Users

Broadcasting from Macworld/iWorld David and Katie share with you some of their favorite power user tips accumulated over the years as well as their finds from the Macworld/iWorld show floor.

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Links for this episode:

• Macworld / iWorld 2014
  
• Keyboard Shortcut for "Save as PDF..." in OS X — MacSparky
  
• Print to PDF, Revisited — MacSparky
  
• MailActOn
  
• ChungwaSoft - SendLater - Emails just in Time.
  
• ChungwaSoft - CargoLifter - Email Attachments in the Cloud.
  
• ChungwaSoft - ForgetMeNot - Unforgettable Attachments.
  
• Get Rid of Inline Attachments in Apple Mail — KatieFloyd.me
  
• Lokiware: Attachment Tamer for Mac (formerly Mail Attachments Iconizer)
  
• Secrets
  A database of hidden settings for Mac OS X
  

Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do.

Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

SmileTyping more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User.

The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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Merlin Mann

Links for this episode:

• Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann
  Collected from: Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann

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David and Katie share their tips for geeking out your travel gear.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

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Links for this episode:

• Travel Clothing for Men and Women: Multi-pocket Vests, Jackets, Shirts, Pants
  
• Pelican Products 1510LOC Laptop Overnight Case
  
• Amazon.com: Pelican Laptop 22X13.81X9 Blk: Sports & Outdoors
  
• Aeronaut - Maximum Carry-On Travel Bag. Converts to a backpack. One Bag travel. - TOM BIHN
  
• Packing Cubes - Travel Packing Cubes organize your travel bag and keep clothes neat - TOM BIHN
  
• Absolute Shoulder Strap - The ultimate in comfortable shoulder straps - TOM BIHN
  
• Smart Alec - Backpack. Modular Pockets. Made in USA. - TOM BIHN
  
• Brain Bag - Made in USA Laptop Backpack - TOM BIHN
  
• Synapse 19 - iPad Backpack - Made in USA - TOM BIHN
  
• iOS: Using Passbook
  
• Shop iPad Air Case | Saddleback Leather Co.
  
• mophie® iPhone Battery Case, Charger, Extender: 5 4S 4 iPad iPod
  
• Dual Port Battery Pack and Charger for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, and other USB Mobile Devices (8000mAh) - Monoprice.com
  
• Kanex DoubleUp - Dual USB 2.1amp Charger White
  
• Amazon.com: Kanex DoubleUp 2.1A Dual USB Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod, White (SYD2PTW): Computers & Accessories
  
• PlugBug - Twelve South
  
• Your Own Unlimited Private Cloud for $99. No Monthly Fees. | Transporter
  
• Drobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage | Network Attached Storage | Thunderbolt Storage
  
• Amazon.com : Belkin SurgePlus 3-Outlet Mini Travel Swivel Charger Surge Protector with Dual USB Ports (2.1 AMP / 10 Watt) : Computer Surge Protectors : Electronics
  
• MONSTER® - Outlets To Go™ Power Strips
  
• Apple - Apple TV - HD iTunes content and more on your TV.
  
• Amazon.com: hdmi to ipad
  
• AirPort Express - Apple Store (U.S.)
  
• Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic - Apple Store (U.S.)
  
• Apple - MacBook Air
  
• Enhanced Active Noise Cancelling Earphones - Black - Monoprice.com
  
• Amazon.com: Olympus E-PL5 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens (Black): OLYMPUS: Camera & Photo
  
• Travel Tray - Genius travel bowl and organizational tool in one. - TOM BIHN
  
• Tweetbot for iPhone — Tapbots
  
• Glympse
  
• RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.
  
• Kenu Airframe - Kenu
  
• White Noise - Best Sleeping App for iOS by TMSOFT
  
• FlightTrack - Live flight tracker by Mobiata
  
• Citymaps
  
• Uber
  
• Cloak VPN - Cloak - GetCloak.com
  
• 1Password
  
• Sandwich Video |  "No More Sticky Notes"
  
• MPU 055: Workflows with Adam Lisagor | Mac Power Users
  Katie and David chat with LonelySandwich about how he gets work done with his Apple technology.
  

David and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to make life easier.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

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The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

TJ Luoma

Links for this episode:

• Rhymes With Diploma
  The current web home of TJ Luo.ma
  

In their inaugural episode of MPU Live David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. Topics include tweaking automation workflows, organizing PDF files, going back to school with an iPad and more.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

1PasswordHave you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.

The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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Links for this episode:

• Trick and Treat: The New 1Password Emergency Kit — Productivityist
  
• Save $100 on Macworld/iWorld Registration — KatieFloyd.me
  
• Celebrating "World Backup Day" — KatieFloyd.me
  
• Automated Workflows, LLC
  
• Cobook + FullContact - The FAQ – FullContact Feedback & Support
  
• Amazon.com: Logitech Tablet Keyboard (Keyboard-and-Stand Combo) for iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th generation), and iPad mini: Computers & Accessories
  
• Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Silver/Black: Electronics
  
• Couple celebrates 61 years of marriage in 'Up'-inspired shoot - TODAY.com
  
• LastPass | The Last Password You Have to Remember
  
• Drobo - Safe, Expandable Data Storage | Network Attached Storage | Thunderbolt Storage
  
• Mac Backup | Sync Mac Files | Mac Bootable Backup | Econ Technologies
  
• Mac Backup Software - Carbon Copy Cloner
  
• SuperDuper!
  
• OmniFocus - The Omni Group
  
• Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud - CrashPlan Backup Software
  
• Pixelmator
  
• Email Field Guide — MacSparky
  
• Post Office Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  
• Internet Message Access Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  
• AppleScript Overview: Introduction to AppleScript Overview
  
• SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox
  
• Mailbox - Put Email In Its Place
  
• Mac Power Users 176: Everyday Automation | Mac Power Users
  
• Lingon - Peter Borg Apps
  
• PDFpen Scan+: Scanning and OCR for iPad and iPhone
  
• Noodlesoft | Hazel
  
• Mac Basics: Automator
  
• Keyboard Maestro 6.3.2: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X
  
• Apple - Aperture - Pro performance with iPhoto simplicity.
  
• TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time
  
• Meet hue - Philips hue
  
• Wireless Speakers | The Wireless HiFi System from Sonos
  
• Mac Power Users 178: The Contacts Show | Mac Power Users
  
• Cobook Contacts - the unfied address book for Mac
  
• Tapes for Mac – Share Screencasts Fast
  
• Mac App Store - Tapes: Screencast Sharing
  
• PDFpen: Mac PDF Editor - Edit, Sign, and Correct PDFs
  
• Transporter Store
  
• Evernote | Remember everything with Evernote, Skitch and our other great apps.
  
• Jot Stylus Family - The Best Fine Point Stylus
  
• Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac/iPad/iPhone: Electronics
  
• Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Silver/Black: Electronics
  
• Dual Port Battery Pack and Charger for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, and other USB Mobile Devices (8000mAh) - Monoprice.com
  
• The Omni Group
  
• Pages on the App Store on iTunes
  
• Cloak VPN - Cloak - GetCloak.com
  
• Welcome to Ginger Labs
  
• Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
  
• MindNode
  
• Welcome
  
• Notational Velocity
  
• nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com
  
• Notesy
  
• Notefile 2.0 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud
  
• Delivery Status 6.0 Widget for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud
  
• Notefile 2.0.2 for iOS ~ iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad ~ Junecloud
  
• MailSteward
  
• Email Archiver
  
• EagleFiler: Collect notes, e-mails, and Web pages on your Mac, and search them instantly
  

This week David and Katie tackle the calendar and best practices for managing, sharing and storing information to keep you on track.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile:
With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User.

Links for this episode:

• Mac Power Users 178: The Contacts Show
  David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts.
  

David and Katie discuss the best practices for managing, syncing and organizing contacts.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

1PasswordHave you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.

The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website.

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Links for this episode:

• MPU 042: Contacts and Calendars | Mac Power Users
  In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices.
  

David and Katie talk with Gabe Weatherhead (a.k.a. MacDrifter) about being a Mac geek in a PC office, DEVONThink, and his automation workflows.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Gabe Weatherhead

Links for this episode:

• Macdrifter
  
• macdrifter (macdrifter) on Twitter
  
• Technical Difficulties - Home
  
• Dropbox
  
• Home - TextDrop - Online text editor for Dropbox
  The fastest way to edit text files in your Dropbox using a web browser.It's designed for situations where you don't have Dropbox installed, like when you're at work.
  

Katie and David talk about the tips and tricks they use for automating their life. We discuss productivity through automation, the automated home and more.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

1PasswordHave you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.

Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website.

Fujitsu ScanSnap

Pixelmator

Links for this episode:

• Mouse Trap (game)
  
• Keyboard Maestro Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X
  
• Mac Power Users 145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6
  David and Katie take a look at the new version of Keyboard Maestro and discuss what it does, how you can use it to automate tasks on your Mac, when you should use Keyboard Maestro over other automation tools and choosing the right tool for the right job.
  

Katie and David sit down with Federico Viticci of MacStories.net to talk about his amazing iPad workflows, the future of iOS, photo management and more.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Our exclusive sponsor for this episode: Smile:
With productivity boosters like the PDFpen Family and TextExpander, Smile makes you a Mac Power User.

Federico Viticci

Links for this episode:

• Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci | Mac Power Users
  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.