Mac Power Users

Mac Power Users

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Mac Power Users episodes

  • 44: Taking Notes on Mac OS X and iOS

    Katie and David tackle how to take notes in a variety of contexts using your Mac and iOS devices.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award!

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of fine Mac productivity software

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    David’s Electrons vs. Meetings Post

    David’s OPML Post

    OmniOutliner

    Evernote

    Yojimbo

    iThoughtsHD

    MindNode

    Notational Velocity

    David’s Notational Velocity Tango Post

    Notational Velocity ALT

    SimpleNote

    NoteBook

    NoteBook for iPad

    Livescribe

    Microsoft Word

    Microsoft OneNote

    Penultimate

    Notes Plus

    Nebulous Notes

    Simple Outliner

    Links from Feedback

    Spanning Tools

    Contactizer Pro

    WhoPaste

    Bento

    Today

    Groups

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    1 hr 26 min
  • 43: Back to Backup (Live from Macworld 2011)

    This episode was recorded live on the Macworld Expo show floor. In it, David and Katie go back to backup and talk about their favorite strategies and tactics for backing up your Mac.

    Unfortunately, there was a problem with the live stream video so we don’t have the full session video but show friend, Steven Sheridan, did post some video here.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of fine Mac productivity software

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    Time Machine

    TimeCapsule

    SuperDuper

    Carbon Copy Cloner

    Chronosync

    GoodSync

    Drobo

    MobileMe

    CrashPlan

    Backblaze

    Carbonite

    Omni Group Macworld Presentations

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    47 min
  • 42: Contacts and Calendars

    In this episode, Katie and David tackle managing contacts and calendars on your Mac and iOS Devices.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of PDFpen

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of fine Mac productivity software

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    Apple Address Book

    iCal

    ABContacts

    Dialvetica

    Calvetica

    BusyCal

    BusySync

    BusyToDo

    37signals Highrise

    iCalShare

    iCal Calendars Downloads

    Setup Google Sync on an iDevice

    Sync Yahoo Contacts with iDevice

    Sync Yahoo Contacts with Address Book

    Enable Google Calendar in iCal

    Thanks BusyMac for a 20% listener discount through February 15, 2011. Coupon Code: MACPOWERUSERS

    Find Katie and David at Macworld Expo 2011

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    1 hr 19 min
  • 41: Writing “Mac at Work”

    In this episode David and Katie talk about David’s book, Mac at Work. David explains how he bumbled his way through the publishing process and the tools he used to write the book.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of PDFPen

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of fine Mac productivity software

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of noteOmniOutliner

    iThoughtsHD

    Scrivener

    SimpleNote

    Microsoft Word

    Motivation

    Rands in Repose Article

    Macworld

    Katie’s Session

    David’s Syncing Session

    Mac Power Users on the Show Floor

    Mac Roundtable on the Show Floor

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    1 hr 1 min
  • 40: Choosing The Right Mac

    In this episode Katie and David discuss the differences among the Apple computers to help listeners choose the right Mac for themselves or when assisting others. We discuss buying a laptop vs desktop, power vs price and upgrade and expansion options.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of TextExpander and winner of a 2010 Eddy Award!

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of OmniFocus for iPad

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    The Notebooks:

    MacBook

    MacBook Pro

    MacBook Air

    The Desktops

    Mac Mini

    iMac

    Mac Pro

    Upgrades:

    Other World Computing

    OWC Install Videos

    Crucial

    Add-Ons

    La Computer Company - AppleCare Discount

    Renew a Mobile Me Account with a Retail Box Copy

    Other Resources:

    Macworld: Which mac is right for you?

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    1 hr 25 min
  • 39: Workflows with Paul Kent and Macworld 2011

    In this episode, Katie and David interview IDG executive Paul Kent about how he uses Apple technology to organize and run the Macworld Conference and Expo. Paul also previews some of developments surrounding Macworld 2011.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of DiscLabel and Sponsors of our DiscLabel Contest - Congratulations to our Winners!

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of OmniGraphSketcher

    Guest Starring:

    Paul Kent

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    Skype
    iChat
    Numbers
    Pages
    Outlook for Mac
    2Do (iApp)
    ToodleDo
    PDFPen
    TextExpander
    YouSendIt

    Dropbox

    iPad Music Developers


    Sonoma Wire Works
    Line 6 MIDI Interface
    Paul's Band

    House Rockers

    Macworld Expo

    Macworld Expo and Conference Website

    Macworld Expo on Twitter

    Macworld Expo on Facebook

    More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
    1 hr 10 min
  • 38: iTunes Intensive

    In this episode, Katie and David dig deep on iTunes including Library management, playlists, sharing, and network attached storage.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of DiscLabel and Sponsors of our DiscLabel Contest - Enter to win a Productivity Suite

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of OmniGraffle for Mac and iPad

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    iTunes

    Song Genie

    AudioBook Builder

    Doug's AppleScripts

    Dupin - Remove Duplicate Tracks

    Floppy Poster

    iFlicks

    TuneRanger

    Sync your iTunes Library with Dropbox

    Moving your iTunes Folder

    The Apple Chap article on ripping and adding metadata to video

    Follow up links

    Practically Efficient Hazel Markdown Post

    Notational Velocity Markdown Build

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    1 hr 28 min
  • 37: Markdown and MultiMarkdown

    Katie and David tackle the use of Markdown and MultiMarkdown to write for the Web and more. This episode also includes an interview with Fletcher Penney, author of MultiMarkdown.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of DiscLabel and Sponsors of our DiscLabel Contest - Enter to win a Productivity Suite

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    The Omni Group

    Makers of OmniFocus for the Mac, iPhone and iPad

    Guest Starring:

    Fletcher Penny

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    Markdown

    John Gruber, Markdown Author

    Aaron Swartz, Markdown Author

    Markdown Syntax Guide

    MultiMarkdown

    MultiMarkdown User Guide

    MultiMarkdown Download

    TextMate MultiMarkdown Bundle

    Scrivener

    SquareSpace

    David's MultiMarkdown and TextExpander Post

    Feedback Links
    iBooks

    Kindle App

    Elements

    Plain Text

    Errata:

    Gang,

    I was a little sloppy with keyboard references. Sorry.

    -D

    / — “Slash”

    — “Backward Slash”

    > — “Right Bracket”

    ^ — “Caret” or “Hat”

    ` - "Grave Accent"

    Also, “LaTeX” should have been pronounced Lay-tech.

    More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments
    1 hr 8 min
  • 36: Traveling with the iPad

    In this episode Katie and David talk about their recent travels with the iPad and discuss when the iPad can serve as a notebook replacement and when it can't. We'll share some of our favorite apps for getting things done one the road and our workflows for staying productive and connected while on the go.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Makers of TextExpander and TextExpander Touch

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    Navel Labs

    Makers of Pomodoro Timer and ReadMore

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    MacBook Air

    Kindle

    Kindle App

    iBooks

    Instapaper

    GoGo In Flight WiFi

    Evernote

    SimpleNote

    iA Writer

    Pages

    Helvetical

    Calendar View

    Camera Connection Kit

    FlickStackr

    Photoshop Express

    Color Splash

    Apple Bluetooth Keyboard

    12 South Compass Stand

    ChargePod

    MacSparky Ristretto Review

    BlogWorld Expo

    Airport Express

    Creating OmniFocus Tasks from the iPad with e-mail

    Follow Up:

    Quicken Essentials 1.5

    MoneyWell

    MoneyWorks

    Stitcher Radio

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    1 hr 20 min
  • 35: Money Managers, Task Management on the iPad, Car Stereos and the Book

    In this episode, Katie and David catch up with listener questions and cover a few common questions including money management and iPad task management. David also spills the beans on his new book.

    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

    Smile

    Get the PDFpen 5 Book

    1Password

    Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link:

    Navel Labs

    Makers of Pomodoro Timer and ReadMore

    Links and Show Notes:

    Links of note

    Money Management

    Quicken

    Katie's Quicken Review

    iBank

    Mint.com

    QuickBooks

    Acclivity AcountEdge

    Billings

    Moneydance

    MoneyWell

    Squirrel

    iPad Task Management

    OmniFocus for iPad

    David's OmniFocus for iPad Review

    Things for iPad

    Car Stereo Systems

    Ram Car Mounts

    Scosche

    CNET TV: Specialty Dash Kits

    Dragon Dicate Update:

    Dragon Dictate for Mac

    Mac At Work

    MacSparky Writes a Book

    Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
    1 hr 8 min

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