After 4 years, Katie and I go back to the subject of syncing data on this week's Mac Power Users episode. In it, we cover the relative merits of Dropbox and iCloud and also expand the discussion to syncing all sorts of data between Macs and iOS devices. This is also the episode where Katie threatens to eviscerate me with a Klingon pointy-sword.
MPU 137: Workflows with Aisha Tyler →
This week's MPU episode is up and ready for download. In it we interview Aisha Tyler, a television and movie actress, self-made director, geek, and all around "Art Shark". This is a really fun episode. Make sure to check it out.
Mac Power Users Site Update →
The Mac Power Users website just got a long overdue overhaul. John Chandler is the brains behind the re-design and Katie and I are both really happy with the way it came out. You can now search for old shows easier than ever.
MPU 136: iOS Automation →
Mac Power Users episode 136 is live. In it Katie and I go in depth on Drafts, Launch Center Pro, and the emerging class of iOS automation applications.
MPU 135: Workflows with Serenity Caldwell →
On this week's Mac Power Users episode Serenity Caldwell joined us to talk about working from home, her favorite Apps, her velcro based standing desk, authoring ebooks, and a whole lot more.
MPU 134: Mac Utilities →
Mac Power Users 134 is up. In it, Katie and I explain some of our favorite Mac utilities and how we use them. Be prepared. This one might get expensive.
MPU 133: Alfred 2 →
After many years using LaunchBar, Katie and I have both been spending time with the recent release of Alfred 2, the keyboard launcher (and much more) for the Mac. I've officially switched. We share our experiences with this very clever new application and explain what we like (and don't like) about it. We also walk through how to use the app and the addition of workflows, clever user-created plug ins that make the app really useful.
MPU 132: Merlin Returns →
One of my favorite shows every year on the Mac Power Users is the workflow interview with Merlin Mann. Merlin is a friend and was the very first workflow guest on the show. This year's episode delivers in spades. We talk about how we use Evernote, GTD in 2013, the iPad, Podcasting, and Merlin's favorite Apps. Enjoy.
MPU 131: Markdown Revisited →
In episode 131 of the Mac Power Users, Eddie Smith joins us to talk about how Markdown is no longer just for geeks. We also talk about a book you may have heard of but I we don't hard sell it. (At least we tried not to.) Finally, we spend some time on the challenges faced collaborating on a rich-media book and the tools and workflows we used to get there.
MPU 130: Computing with Kids →
This week's Mac Power Users episode include guest Natali Morris and we talk about the challenges of raising children around technology. Natali is really smart and had some great ideas.
MPU 129: Workflows with Lex Friedman →
I really like Lex Friedman. He's a bit of a nerd (like me) but also the more I get to know him, the more I realize what a quality person he is. Learn all about his Mac and iOS workflows (and even a little bit about his Windows phone experiment) on this week's Mac Power users episode.
MPU 128: Typography with Ina Saltz →
I've wanted to do a typography show for ages but never found the right guest. Fortunately, I recently did with Ina Saltz, who was knowledgeable, helpful, and patient as I butchered my way through the interview. There are lots of great tips for upping your typography game in this episode.
MPU 127: Workflows with Clayton Morris →
Mac Power Users episode 127 is live. In it, we interview broadaster Clayton Morris about his tools and workflows for hosting the Fox and Friends television program along with the details of technology in the home office.
MPU 126: The Home Server Show →
In the latest Mac Power Users episode, Shawn Blanc joins us and we talk in detail about setting up your own Mac home server. This isn't nearly as daunting as you may think it is. It just requires an extra Mac (not necessarily new) and a desire to spend a few hours now to save many hours later.
Cooking Ideas →
In the past week, I've received several notes complimenting this episode of Mac Power Users. I'm pretty proud of this episode where I explain how I use mind maps and outlines to make things happen.
MPU 125: Essential iPad →
Mac Power Users episode 125 breaks down the iPad with discussions of which iPad to buy, which apps to install, and some of our favorite accessories. Check it out.
MPU 124: Live at Macworld/iWorld →
Mac Power Users 124, recorded live on the Macworld show floor is up. During this episode, we took questions from the live audience, got through some great feedback, and talked about some of our best finds from the Macworld show floor. Enjoy.
MPU 123: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry →
Craig Hockenberry, a fellow Orange County resident, is one of the premier Mac and iOS programmers. Twitterific, the first Twitter client, was Craig's brainchild. (He even played a role in coining the term "tweet".) Anyway, Craig tells us how he works in a company with its employees all over the nation (and world), his creative process, and his recommendations to get started in programming.
MPU 122: Another Look at iTunes →
Katie and I returned to iTunes for episode 122. We've got some real interesting guests coming up in the next month plus the live show on the Macworld floor on Friday at 1 p.m. If you are at Macworld. Come by and say hello.
MPU 121: The Website Show →
The latest Mac Power Users episode is out. In it, Katie and I are joined by John Chandler and we cover the many ways to build your own website.