Mac Power Users

Katie and David go soup to nuts on e-mail protocols, services, applications, and best practices.

Katie and David chat with LonelySandwich about how he gets work done with his Apple technology.

In this episode, David and Katie take listener questions on a variety of topics including how to manage a major Mac upgrade 7 years in the making, how we battle RSI through Ergonomics, an update on giving Keynote presentations with the iPad and iPhone, best battery practices,Privacy, Dropbox's recent drama and we share a major announcement about the future of Mac Power Users.

This workflow episode features Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus. Bob is a computer columnist for the Houston Chronicle, a complete and total Mac geek, and the author of 50 books, most of which are aimed at Mac OS X and iOS.

David and Katie talk about the changes in the upcoming operating system and what you need to do to get your Mac ready to ensure a smooth install. You'll want to listen to this episode before you install OS 10.7 Lion.

Katie and David look at their menubars, docks, and dashboards.

David and Katie sit down with comedian, writer, actor and director David Wain. David is an avid Mac user and walks us through his workflow and how he implemented technology in the production of his upcoming feature film, Wanderlust. Written and directed by David, Wanderlust stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd will be released in the United States in October of 2011.

Katie and David dive deep on Mac maintenance issues, practices, and and tools.

GoodReader is the iOS App that adds a file management system, open virtually any type of file and read and annotate PDF documents. David and Katie share how they use this app in their workflows and how it adds functionality to iOS devices.

David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss all that is awesome about Dropbox. The trio discuss how to use Dropbox to share files across multiple computers and iDevices as well as dive into geekier uses for the service.

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.