Mac Power Users

David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects.

Katie and David, joined by Mac mad scientist Brett Terpstra,  cover the many ways to organize and find files on your Mac. This show includes tips on tagging, spotlight, naming conventions and more.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, David and Katie talk about Keynote and share their presentation mojo.

This workflows episode is with technology writer and all around swell guy, Andy Ihnatko.

Just in time for summer vacation Katie and David talk about storing, organizing and managing photos on your Mac.

David and Katie talk about speech recognition software for the Mac, focusing on the powerful dictation applications MacSpeech Dictate and MacSpeech Scribe.

In this episode, Katie and David cover some of their favorite Mac related gadgets.

Continuing in our Workflows series, we chat with Macworld Editor Jason Snell. Jason shares how he uses his Mac to juggle his job and shares with us his favorite applications.

In this episode David and Katie discuss strategies and solutions for dealing with that *other* operating system.

After spending a few months with the iPad, Katie and David reflect on how they get work done on them.

This is our second show in the "Workflows" series. Our guest is programmer, writer, and podcaster Dan Benjamin.

In this episode, David and Katie talk about how to keep your Mac clean and organized using Noodlesoft's Hazel. Hazel watches folders and runs actions based on specific criteria to take action on the folder items. Hazel also keeps your Mac tidy by throwing away left-over bits of deleted programs and helping you to manage your trash.

Katie and David talk through home networking including wired and wireless solutions along with common pitfalls and speed bumps.

In our first "Workflows" episode we talk with Merlin Mann, or as David calls him, the "Hero of Nerds."  Merlin discussed how he uses his Mac for his work and the applications he uses to be more productive. This extra long episode is packed with geeky goodness. This is a new type of episode for us so we appreciate your feedback .

Fresh back from our trip to Macworld, Katie and David talk all about traveling with your Mac. The duo talk about bags, power, accessories, backing up while on the road, security and more. Katie and David talk about all the gadgets that are in their travel bag and how they get work done when away from their home or office.