Mac Power Users (Relay)

We actually talked about e-mail for 2 hours. But we didn't want to scare too many people away with our very first podcast so we decided to release this episode in two parts. In part one we talk about the differences between IMAP and POP and why we prefer IMAP, storing messages, Mobile Me and Gmail  services, managing multiple email accounts, Apple Mail, smart folders, rules, spotlight search, data detectors, stationary, thread organization, To-Do management, mail stationary, plug-ins, archiving messages, spam filtering and more. Part two will be released in about a week where we'll go in-depth on our various systems for managing email, the pros and cons of each system, developing a good email work flow, learning how not to become a slave to your inbox, email etiquette and other useful tools.

This episode includes a survey of security issues for Mac owners. Subjects include virus and trojans, phishing and web security, and physical security and insurance.

For show 100, Katie and David are joined by several amazing listeners (including academics, authors, pilots, and more) as they talk through their own Mac and iOS workflows.

Katie and David discuss putting Mountain Lion's features to work.

The Loop's Jim Dalrymple joins Katie and David to talk about writing, the web, and music.

Katie and David talk about their favorite iOS apps at $5 or less.

Katie and David cover getting the most out of the new iOS 6 operating system.

Greg Jardin joins Katie and David to explain how he uses his Mac to direct and produce music videos.

David and Katie talk about David's obsession with upgrading OS X's Finder.

Katie and David are joined by Jean MacDonald, who explains how she goes about marketing and running a small software company with Apple technology, Jean's budding education as an App developer, and her new project, App Camp for Girls.

Katie, David and guest Brett Terpstra discuss their favorite Mac Tips and David and Brett's new book, 60 Mountain Lion Tips

From hardware upgrades to maintenance, Katie and David discuss ways to speed up your Mac.

This episode provides an introduction to automation. Subjects include Applescript, Automator, and Snow Leopard Services. We also had Macworld Expo Director Paul Kent on to talk about Macworld Expo and Conference 2010.

Katie and David discuss how to effectively share a Mac within a family and how to manage users and groups.

Les Posen joins Katie and David to talk about the best tools and workflows for making better presentations.

David walks through his workflows for publishing books in iBooks Author and the iBookstore.

Photographer and Aperture guru Derrick Story joins Katie and David to talk about photography.

5by5 Grand Pooba, Dan Benjamin, joins Katie and David to explain how he gets work done.

From bluetooth meat thermometers to build your own robot kits and everything in between, David and Katie discuss their gift ideas for the geek in your life.

David and Katie sit down with Glenn Fleishman to discuss his work as a freelance writer and editor, working from home, BBEdit, and what it takes to become a two-time Jeopardy Champion.

Katie and David go in depth on some of the most common feedback topics including iOS writing workflows, Evernote, syncing, file storage and sharing techniques, and Katie's home server.

David and Katie talk about some great geek resolutions including a tech security audit, using an electronic diary, geek estate planning, locking down social networks, offsite backup, and creating something amazing with an iLife app. David also gets to use the word Neuroplasticity and explain why that makes him happy.

David and Katie talk about the geeky tools they're using to help get in shape.

Macs are typically very reliable machines, but from time to time they can cause you trouble. In this episode, we discuss recommendations for identifying and fixing problems. We also discuss tips for keeping your Mac running smoothly and discuss more listener feedback on our security episode.

David and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking.

Katie and David talk to John Chandler about the getting started with web publishing including Mac based software solutions, WordPress, Squarespace, Tumblr, and more.

With the recent release of iTunes 11, Katie and David go back to iTunes and discuss the applications significant changes and their favorite iTunes workflows.

Craig Hockenberry joins Katie and David to talk about working in Internet-distributed company, how he creates apps, and getting started with app programming.

Katie and David do a show in front of a live audience at Macworld/iWorld 2013 where they share their best finds from the show floor, catch up with listener feedback, and take questions from the show floor.

David and Katie discuss their iPad setup, and essential apps and accessories.

Special guest Shawn Blanc joins Katie and David to talk about setting up a Mac to use as a home server. We talk configuration, use cases, media applications, automation tools and more.

David and Katie sit down with Clayton Morris from Fox News to learn about his workflows.

Typography expert Ina Saltz explains why type matters and gives some great tips for using typography wisely.

David and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Writer Lex Friedman about telecommuting cross-country, writing for Macworld, treadmill desks and his favorite Apps.

We've gotten a lot of requests for this episode, so here it is, our Task Management Smackdown. In one corner, David and The Omni Group's Omni Focus. In another, Katie and Cultured Code's Things. The duo discuss their system for managing tasks and how their preferred application helps to get things done. The verdict: the Mac has two excellent programs.

David and Katie are joined by Natali Morris to talk about kids and technology. Topics include why it's important to introduce kids to tech, keeping children safe online, monitoring and limiting access and Natali's favorite apps and accessories.

David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss the new MacSparky Field Guide: Markdown co-authored by David and Eddie.

Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps.

David and Katie take a deep dive into Alfred 2.0, an application launcher and productivity application for Mac.

David and Katie review their favorite utilities for the Mac.

David and Katie sit down with Serenity Caldwell to talk about working from home, her favorite Apps, standing desks, authoring ebooks, and a whole lot more.

David and Katie talk about their favorite apps and tools for automating tasks on iOS

Aisha Tyler talks to Katie and David about being an "Art Shark." We discuss Aisha's work, creating podcasts, videos and books and how she manages her business.

David and Katie revisit the topic of syncing and discuss how to sync information between your various devices and share with others.

Ethan Schoonover joins David and Katie to talk about his Solarized project, and his graphic design, photography and home automation workflows.

In this episode we talk about tips and tricks when buying and selling Macs. Whether you're a switcher buying your very first Mac, or a seasoned Mac user looking to sell an old machine, we've got your covered. We'll help you figure out what accessories you need to complete your new Mac purchase, and where to get the most bang for your buck. We also talk about the trials and tribulations of buying a used machine and how to get the best value without getting scammed. We also cover how to get top dollar when selling your old machine.

David and Katie catch up on listener feedback and talk about Dropbox hacks, syncing, audio and video tricks, archiving files, writing workflows and more.

David and Katie talk with Alex Lindsay about his travel adventures and tech.

David and Katie take a break from their regularly scheduled programing to talk iOS 7, OS X Mavericks, new Apple Hardware and their thought on Apple's roadmap. We also have an update from Jean MacDonald about AppCamp4Girls.

David and Katie talk about the impending shutdown of Google Reader and their solutions for RSS

David and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Editor Chris Breen to talk Music, Podcasting, Writing Workflows and his favorite Mac Gems.

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.

A frequent listener request, Katie and David recap the gear they use day-to-day.

David Wain returns to tell us how his workflow has changed since show 50. We talk about how David has become a one-man post production machine, jailbreaking, David's writing and collaboration workflows and more.

David and Katie review best security practices and discuss email encryption, VPN, password practices, data encryption, two factor authentication and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week.

David and Katie review the popular "Read it Later" services and discuss power user workflows for processing your reading. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week.

We got a lot of feedback about episode 5 Word Processing and Writing, apparently people just keep looking for better word processors. So, we decided to do another show on a single application, Scrivener. Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool that allows you to research, organize, outline and create documents. The emphasis is not on fancy features or formatting, it's on writing and writing well. Note: we apologize the audio quality for this show is not up to our regular standards. We had some difficulty with the Skype recording this time around. The show is still very listenable, and we hope you'll agree the content is worth a listen. Thanks.

In celebration of episode 150, Katie and David invite Mac Power Users listeners on the show to share their MPU inspired workflows. Topics include iOS information capture and automation, workflows from educators, home security automation, Devonthink, Spotlight geekery and more.

David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David talk back to school gear and apps for iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David talk hardware development, conceptualization, design and production with the CEO of Drobo, Geoff Barrall. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie dive deep on the Apple TV and discuss how they use the Apple TV for work and play. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David sit down again with Jason Snell of Macworld/PC World and TechHive to discuss how his workflows have evolved since our last episode. We talk about managing email and tasks, his preference for smaller devices, writing novels, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

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

In this episode, David and Katie cover frequent security problems and offer their solutions. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie discuss their favorite new apps and features for iOS 7. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie talk with David Chartier about the Finer Things in Tech, his work as a freelance writer and Herald. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

This has been one of our most requested episodes. We talk all about information managers. These are applications that handle all those random bits of information that don't seem to fit in any other type of organizational system. We'll give you a general overview of some of the options available on the Mac and Katie and David go more in depth on the systems we use.

David and Katie talk about getting your Mac ready for OS X Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie talk with solo law practitioner Ben Carter about starting a small business based around his Mac and the hardware and software he uses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

After spending some time with Apple's latest operating system, Katie and David discuss their favorite features of Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school's one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie sit down to discuss the topic of tackling email, how they manage and organize their email, the power tools they use and David's latest book. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie run down their 2013 Geek Gift Guide. This show is full of items the hosts either have on their personal wish lists or plan to buy as gifts for others this holiday season. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie talk about how to maximize productivity using Siri on iOS and dictation on iOS and Mac. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Long overdue, David and Katie sit down with the mad scientist himself, Brett Terpstra to talk about his setup, tagging and music. Drink Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie sort through recent listener feedback and discuss a variety of topics including iPad stylus, cable cutting, offsite backup, home sound systems, tea brewing and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie talk to Dr. Jeffery Taekman, a physician, researcher and educator at Duke. Jeff takes us through his various workflows for getting work done in his profession including using his iPad in his medical practice. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

It's a jam packed show this week. We discuss alternative DNS services including OpenDNS and Google's DNS service with special guest George Starcher. We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using an alternative DNS service and compare the new Google DNS service with OpenDNS. We also conduct a follow-up interview with Paul Kent of Macworld Expo and talk about the exciting new changes coming to Macworld

David and Katie discuss some of their tech resolutions for 2014 including better utilizing network attached storage, less "fiddley" writing and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Joined by guest Bradley Chambers, David and Katie tackle photo management. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie talk with Brooks Duncan of DocumentSnap.com about his online business, the state of paperless and creating custom workflows for businesses and individuals. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David revisit the password manager 1Password, why it's important, what it does, how they use it and alternatives. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Chris Breen joins David and Katie to talk about all the things musicians and non-musicians can love about GarageBand. We also sit down with Paul Kent to talk about what's happening at Macworld/iWorld in March. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

The daily barage of links, feeds, and e-mail sites can become overwhelming. In this episode, David and Katie talk about managing the the daily flood of data using RSS, Instapaper, and other solutions.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Dave Hamilton, co-founder of The Mac Observer and co-host of the Mac Geek Gab Podcast stops by to chat with David and Katie about running an online publication, his tricked out podcasting setup, being a musician, Mac maintenance and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David respond to listener feedback, tips and questions. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including handling mail attachments, converting word files to PDF, using Evernote to manage receipts, managing single tasks with OmniFocus, using Hazel for complex file organization and more. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie talk about various word processors for the Mac and iOS. Pages, Microsoft Word, Nisus Writer, OpenOffice, GoogleDrive and more... Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline returns to chat with Katie and David about his video production setup, creating a monthly magazine on Apple's Newsstand platform and why he bought a new Mac Pro. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie are joined by Todd Olthoff to talk about OS X Server, why you may want to run the $20 server application, features and use cases for homes and small businesses. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!