This week on Mac Power Users we cover some big questions including the Workflow app, secure cloud storage, email sharing, moving data, managing your network, and how they scan. Also, we learn that under no circumstances will I ever get access to Katie’s Synology.

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In the latest episode of Mac Power Users, we catch up with Federico Viticci to discuss how he became an “iPad Guy”, some of his favorite tips, tricks, and workflows on iOS, where there’s still room for improvement, the future of iOS, and more.

This week our favorite snowman returns to the Mac Power Users. We discuss the evolving definition of “pro” and “power user” as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses for Keyboard maestro, managing Apple Mail and the Doc dives into the iPad.

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There is lots of feedback in this week’s MPU episode including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie’s last presentation was smoking hot.

This week we’re joined by long time Automation evangelist and former Apple Automation head, Sal Soghoian. This is a very special episode of the Mac Power Users where we discuss the current state of automation technologies on the Mac and iOS and where we’d like to see them go in the future.

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This week on the Mac Power Users, Emmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he’s been making music with Apple technology since 1984.

Security and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. In this week’s episode we put on our tin foil hats and discuss some of the best practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes.

This week we’re joined by New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt to share ideas about technology and productivity.

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Brett Terpstra (“DRINK”) is one of my favorite MPU guests. Brett joined us this week and doesn’t disappoint.

It took us 365 episodes but Katie and I finally got to an indepth look at at the available mapping and navigation options for your Apple gear.

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