Mac Power Users

David and Katie are joined by Gabe Weatherhead discuss the struggles with using a Mac as your primary platform at home while being forced to use a PC at work and suggestions for how to stay productive when sliding between platforms. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

For episode 200, David and Katie take a look back to how they became "Mac Power Users" the origin of the show, discuss how the show is created, answer listener questions and what's next for MPU. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Wally Cherwinski joins us to talk about creating videos, setting up multi-camera shots and how anyone can become a videographer. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie discuss their use of Evernote, how their use has evolved over time and power tips. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie answer listener questions and share tips. In this episode we discuss thoughts on WWDC, OmniFocus tips, migrating to an SSD, managing storage space, IFTTT, Evernote, Milage tracking, and much more! Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week! Please consider supporting Hay as she raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

David and Katie talk with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple about his approach to Holistic Productivity. We also discuss Tim's extensive use of apps like OmniFocus, Evernote, Daylight and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie revisit cloud and local services and syncing and storing data. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie chat with Tom Merritt about going independent, working from home, podcasting and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie sit down with James Floyd Kelly of GeekDad.com to talk about being a geeky dad, iPad productivity, gaming and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

It's been a while since we did an iOS picks show, David and Katie each run down a dozen or so Apps they've been using. The only requirement was that we couldn't have picked the App on one of our previous "picks" shows. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

It's a grab bag of goodies in this MPU Live. We discuss tips for automating the tagging and organizing of files, how to make your commute more productive, paperless workflows, keeping network drives mounted, quickly processing notes and lots of listener tips. Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David sit down with screenwriter, director and developer, John August. 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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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 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!

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 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 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!

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!